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Obituaries May, 2008 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 June 2008

May 1, 2008

Ronald "Ron" Babin

• age 56, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 28, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ellen Babin; one daughter, Amanda Babin; one stepdaughter, Cheri Busselle; one stepson, Barry Busselle; one brother, Jimmy Babin; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Beverly Bozeman Babin; one son, Randy Babin; two brothers, Mark Babin and Justin Babin; and two sisters, Elosia Babin and Frannie Badeaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Hester Brown

• age 92, a native of Houma, died in Atlanta, Friday, April 25, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Willie Mae Douglas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam Brown; one daughter, Doris Jasper; her parents, Gus and Eva Hill Brown; five brothers; and five sisters
• retired cafeteria worker for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

Todd Anthony Burgess

• age 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by his fianceé, Jean Marie Schoenhaus of New York; one daughter, Ashley Burgess of Houma; three brothers, Billy Burgess of Houma, Glynn Burgess of Connecticut and John Burgess of Houma; three sisters, Nancy Pellegrin of Bourg, Peggy Iacano of Houma and Wanda Burgess of Houma; one grandchild, Alaina Guidry; and his extended family, Jason, Brittni and Corinna.
• He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ray Burgess and Simonne Marie Chauvin Burgess
• laborer for Energy Express and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

William Neal Campo

• age 75, a native of Dallas, N.C., and resident of Raceland, died Monday, April 28, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Dallas Funeral Home in Dallas, N.C.; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Gaston Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one son, Barry Neal Campo; and one sister, Musie Hance
• preceded in death by his wife, Sybil "Jean" Campo; his parents, Clarence and Helen Campo; and one son, Billy Gene Campo
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Ovide Julian "Fritz" Cenac

• age 49, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his former wife, Sheila Breaux Cenac of Houma; his parents, Arlen B. Cenac Sr. and Jacqueline "Jackie" Guidry Cenac of Houma; two daughters, Camie Cenac and Lindsey Cenac of Houma; one brother, Arlen Benny Cenac Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Paddy Cenac Danos and husband, Jerry, and Christine Cenac Walker and husband, Louis, of Houma; and one grandchild, Cameron Blanchard Cenac
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jock Cenac and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guidry
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rose Anderson Duncan

• age 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Belle Rose, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Canaan Baptist Church in Plattenville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Donald Anderson, Joseph Duncan Sr. and Chester Duncan Sr.; six daughters, Rose L. Duncan, Louise LeBlanc, Rose M. Wise, Yvonne Duncan, Odette Duncan and Annie Duncan; one brother, Wilbert Anderson Sr.; four sisters, Viola Wilson, Leona Duncan, Audrey Williams and Yvonne Anderson; 44 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Norah Duncan Jr.; her parents, Joseph Anderson Sr. and Camelia Batiste Anderson; one stepson, Delano Norah Duncan; three brothers, Alfred Anderson, Joseph Anderson Jr. and Harry Anderson; and two sisters, Olivia McBride and Annie M. Starks
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Genevieve Marcello Haydel

• age 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Karl Gerald Haydel Sr., M.D. of Houma; four sons, Karl Gerald Haydel Jr., M.D., Michael Stephen Haydel, M.D., Henry "Larry" Haydel, M.D., and Patrick Samuel Haydel, D.C.; five daughters, Heidi Haydel Bealer, Carol Ann Haydel, Charlene Haydel Hebert, Genevieve Haydel Juneau and Michelle Haydel Capello; two sisters, Rose Carbello and Iona Bergeron; and 20 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sam Marcello and Marie Thibodeaux Marcello
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Oliver A. Hebert

• age 66, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:38 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Merrill R. Hebert; two sons, Brian Hebert and wife, Julie Hebert, and Scott Hebert Sr.; one daughter, Evelyn H. Bergeron and husband, Keith Bergeron; two brothers, Walter Hebert and Alan Hebert; one sister, Sundae Hebert; eight grandchildren, Kristy, Derrik, Scott Jr., Jeremy, Brett and Josh Hebert, Keyla Bourgeois and Keith Bergeron Jr.; and two great-grandchildren, Nevaeh and Nathan Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert Raoul Hebert and Lorraine Ordogne Hebert
• member of Houma Lions Club and Boy Scouts of America; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Houma

Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Warren James LeCompte Sr.

• age 95, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died in Baton Rouge Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Hebert LeCompte of Houma; one son, Warren J. "Jim" LeCompte Jr. and wife, Denise, of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Beryl LeCompte Rhodes and husband, Sidney Jr., of Odin, Ill.; seven grandchildren, James P. Daigle Jr. of Houma, Jeffery M. Daigle of Kennesaw, Ga., Warren J. LeCompte III of Virginia, Brian LeCompte, Shannon LeCompte of South Carolina, Joni Alcorn and Sandy Alcorn of Baton Rouge; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Augustin "Gus" LeCompte and Arcade "Katie" Toups LeCompte; one brother, Evans LeCompte; and two sisters, Gertrude LeCompte Colomb and Rachael LeCompte Babin
• U.S. Navy World War II veteran of 31 years; served as president of the local and state chapters of the Reserve Officers Association and the Military Order of World Wars
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Allen Trosclair

• age 83, a native of Chackbay and resident of Chacahoula, died at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Anna Belle Thibodeaux Trosclair; three sons, David Trosclair and wife, Christine, Chris Trosclair and wife, Janelle, and Brian Trosclair and wife, Penny; two daughters, Brenda Hebert and husband, Kenneth, and Jennifer Pepitone and husband, Paul; one brother, Edward Trosclair; seven sisters, Flora Gros, Voyle Pontiff, Vivian Leray, Doris Knight, Mary Landry, Bessie Voiron and Lois Walters; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Trosclair and Alfrida Gros Trosclair; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Modest Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Marvin Givens Washington

• age 45, a native of Gheens and resident of Baldwin, died Thursday, April 24, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Yolanda Washington of Raceland; his companion, Victoria Welch of Baldwin; his mother, Ernestine Lewis and stepfather, Leroy Lewis, of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sons, Marvin Washington Jr. of Raceland and Stephan Singleton of Thibodaux; two brothers, Romell Washington Sr. of Raceland and Brandon Lewis of Tucker, Ga.; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Melvin Washington Sr.; and his grandparents, Ernest and Earline Williams, James and Bessie Hills and Albert and Rosie Washington
• member of the American Sugar Cane League and was Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Charles Daniel Robichaux

• died Saturday, April 26, 2008
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Garden of Memories Funeral Home in Metairie; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

 

May 2, 2008

Warren Blanchard

• age 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:14 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gladys Boudreaux Blanchard; one son, Ted Blanchard and wife, Angelle; two daughters, Charlene B. Phillips of Houma and Connie Fanguet and husband, Kenny; one brother, Harris Blanchard Sr.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Louise Aucoin Blanchard; and two sisters, Elsie Richard and Loisa Aysenne
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Marquise "Marty" Charles

• age 20, a native of New Orleans and resident of St. James, died in New Orleans, Sunday, April 27, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in St. James; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Monica Charles of St. James; three brothers, Marcel and Myran Charles of St. James and Chris Mansion of Houston; one sister, Leslie Jackson of New Orleans; his grandmothers, Stella Charles of St. James and Pauline Powell of New Orleans; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Lester Powell; and his grandfather, Arthur Charles Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Danny "DJ" James Duval Jr.

• age 22, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Twin City Funeral Home; mass Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Danny James Duval Sr. and Bernadine Bourgeois Duval of Gibson; one brother, Joshua James Duval of Gibson; his grandmother, Audrey Bourgeois of Gibson; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Roland Duval Sr. and Marion Duval and Ira Bourgeois
• Twin City Funeral Home

Edna Mae Westbrook Smith Guilfore

• age 87, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 27, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at New St. Matthews Baptist Church in Houma; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Cresent Farm Cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Ruby Mae McGuire and husband, Taylor, Hilda Mae Marshall and husband, Lamuel, Wilma McGuire and Nashonna McGuire; one sister, Leola McGuire and husband, Eugene; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Julian Guilfore; her parents, William Westbrook Sr. and Carrie Hite Westbrook; one son, Clarence Smith Jr.; six grandchildren, Janice Howard, Elaine Vincent, Stephanie Smith, Ronald McGuire, Barriet Madison and Terrance Marshall; one great-grandchild, Brandson Smith; two brothers, Albert Westbrook Sr. and William Westbrook Jr.; and her grandparents, Rebecca Williams and Mose Hite
• member of New St. Matthews Baptist Church, a member of the Foster Grandparent Program and a former Sunflower Chapter 2005 of the Eastern Star
• Community Funeral Home

Genevieve Marcello Haydel

• age 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Karl Gerald Haydel Sr., M.D. of Houma; four sons, Karl Gerald Haydel Jr., M.D., Michael Stephen Haydel, M.D., Henry "Larry" Haydel, M.D., and Patrick Samuel Haydel, D.C.; five daughters, Heidi Haydel Bealer, Carol Ann Haydel, Charlene Haydel Hebert, Genevieve Haydel Juneau and Michelle Haydel Capello; two sisters, Rose Carbello and Iona Bergeron; and 20 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Sam Marcello and Marie Thibodeaux Marcello
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Frederick Charles LeBlanc Sr.

• age 54, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Raymond J. LeBlanc and Anaise Templet LeBlanc; one son, Frederick LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Wendy; three stepchildren, Regina and Steven Oxford and Leslie Garcia; two brothers, Dwayne LeBlanc and wife, Beverly, and Greg LeBlanc and wife, Debbie; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Cecilia LeBlanc; and one brother, Anthony LeBlanc
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Dillon Michael Richoux

• infant, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2008
• graveside service today at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his parents, Jean-Pierre Melien and Brandi Nicole Dardar Richoux; his grandparents, Alvin and Bonnie Richoux and Linton "Tony" and Elizabeth "Liz" Dardar; two sisters, Braylie and Toni; and numerous relatives
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Jolie Nicole Richoux

• infant, died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• graveside service today at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her parents, Jean-Pierre Melien and Brandi Nicole Dardar Richoux; her grandparents, Alvin and Bonnie Richoux and Linton "Tony" and Elizabeth "Liz" Dardar; two sisters, Braylie and Toni; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by one brother, Dillon Michael Richoux
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Prentice Lanier Griffith Smith Jr.

• native of New Orleans, died in a motor vehicle accident Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation to service time Saturday at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Zachary; memorial service Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia Smith; his brother, Bill, and sister, Marleen, and their families; their two children, Mark and wife, Christine, and children, Brooke and Jessica, and Lorien and husband, Kevin, and children, Williston and Eleanor
• former Baker City judge and practiced in the Baker-Zachary area with his wife; an avid gardener and e-mail enthusiast and he enjoyed his life fully
• Charlet Funeral Home

 

May 3, 2008

Anthony Joseph Billiot Sr.

• age 67, a resident of Montegut, died at 6:34 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2008
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Montegut Baptist Church; religious service Monday at the church
• survived by his wife, Jeannette Courteaux Billiot; his mother, Dellied M. Billiot; one son, Anthony Billiot Jr. and wife, Terry; two daughters, Annette Pellegrin and husband, Keith, and Greta Hebert and husband, Bruce; three brothers, Adrian, Henry and Raymond Billiot; five sisters, Emily Senic, Gloria Authement, Bertha Guidry, Dorothy Molinere and Brenda Billiot; nine grandchildren, Meagan, Monique and Allison Trahan, Robinette Rogers, Dale Rogers Jr., Teagan Chartier, Austin Pellegrin, Tyler and Tony Billiot; one great-grandchild, Blake Chartier; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Nelson John Billiot; one granddaughter, Dannette Rogers; two brothers, Nelson and Carrol Billiot; and two sisters, Virginia Chaisson and Doris Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Wilma Stevenson Chiasson

• age 79, a native of Litchfield, Ill., and resident of Chackbay, died Thursday, May 1, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Hannah S. Chiasson; one brother, Colonel Williams Stevenson; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, George Chiasson; and her parents, Marlow Stevenson and Tina Stevenson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Earline Toups Pitre

• age 85, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by one son, Curtis Pitre and wife, Darlene; one daughter, Jackie P. Martin; one sister, Rose Pierce; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Numa Ernest Pitre; her parents, Ramie Sr. and Angelina Gisclair Toups; one daughter, Sandra A. Chabert; four brothers, Leonise, Lodess, Ramie Jr. and David Toups; two infant brothers; and four sisters, Alescia Bouffanie, Willavia Chiasson, Leona Anselmi and Noiscia Duet
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off

Doris Eva Breaux Trahan

• age 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Judith "Judy" Breaux of Houma; five grandchildren, Ralph Hebert, Steve Hebert, Kim Hebert, Danette Breaux Lirette and Melissa Breaux Bonvillain; 11 great-grandchildren, Christian Hebert, Cameron Hebert, Brandi Hebert, Heather Hebert, Beanie Hebert, Kaci Hebert, Matthew Hebert, Jennifer Lirette, Lacey Bonvillain, Trista Bonvillain and Faith Bonvillain; and one great-great-grandchild, Hayden Darsey
• preceded in death by her husband, John "T-Nom" Trahan; her parents, Eugene Breaux Sr. and Eva Breaux; one daughter, Betty Hebert; one grandson, Reggie Breaux; five brothers, Edmond, Oscar, Edgar, Eugene Jr. and Irvin Breaux; and one sister, Mildred Marcel
• retired custodian with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 4, 2008

Lindsey Paul Bergeron

• age 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Church in Napoleonville; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Norma Simmons Bergeron; one son, Rodney P. Bergeron and wife, Diane; two daughters, Sandra B. Fussell and husband, Boyd; and Courtney L. Ramsay; two sisters, Myrtle Capone and Marlene Cabellero; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Josephine Le Blanc Bergeron; one daughter, Judith Maria Bergeron; two brothers, Murvin Bergeron and Harris Bergeron; and three sisters, Hazel Duet, Gladys Graffeo and Rita Warehime
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Diana Dupre Scott

• age 38, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, May 1, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; funeral services Monday at Falgout Funeral Home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sean Scott; her parents, Hartley and Mary Ann Dupre; one daughter, Patricia Hailey Scott; two brothers, Timothy Dupre and Danny Dupre; and one sister, Terri Perez
• Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport

Doris Eva Breaux Trahan

• age 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Judith "Judy" Breaux of Houma; five grandchildren, Ralph Hebert, Steve Hebert, Kim Hebert, Danette Breaux Lirette and Melissa Breaux Bonvillain; 11 great-grandchildren, Christian Hebert, Cameron Hebert, Brandi Hebert, Heather Hebert, Beanie Hebert, Kaci Hebert, Matthew Hebert, Jennifer Lirette, Lacey Bonvillain, Trista Bonvillain and Faith Bonvillain; and one great-great-grandchild, Hayden Darsey
• preceded in death by her husband, John "T-Nom" Trahan; her parents, Eugene Breaux Sr. and Eva Breaux; one daughter, Betty Hebert; one grandson, Reggie Breaux; five brothers, Edmond, Oscar, Edgar, Eugene Jr. and Irvin Breaux; and one sister, Mildred Marcel
• retired custodian with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 5, 2008

Tommy Edward Farley

• age 50, a native of Camdon, Ark., and a resident of Galliano, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow; funeral services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Jared and Devin Farley; two daughters, Rebecca Farley Naquin and Amanda Farley; two brothers, Danny and Jimmy Farley; and three grandchildren, Brittany Naquin, Emma Naquin and Dylan Farley
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Farley and Sally Craddick Farley
• Falgout Funeral Home

Octovia Marie LeBlanc

• age 98, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Aline LeBlanc and Edna Guidry
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur LeBlanc and Josephine Gautreaux LeBlanc; four brothers, Sidney, Willie, Charlie and Dave LeBlanc; and four sisters, Bella Guidry, Nora LeBlanc, Julia Callais and Lucia LeBlanc
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

May D. Morvant

• age 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux and Mathews, died at 9:05 p.m. Friday, May 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 one daughter, Patsy Champagne and husband, Patrick Stanley Champagne; one sister, Amy Eschete, four grandchildren, Stacy Chaisson, Patrick Champagne Jr., Laura Trahan and Charlene Cressonie; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton "Frank" Morvant; her parents, Emile Edward Doiron and Laura Gros Doiron; and one sister, Rufamay Bilello
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Diana Dupre Scott

• age 38, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, May 1, 2008
• funeral services today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sean Scott; her parents, Hartley and Mary Ann Dupre; one daughter, Patricia Hailey Scott; two brothers, Timothy Dupre and Danny Dupre; and one sister, Terri Perez
• Falgout Funeral Home

Audrey H. Trapp

• age 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis II Mausoleum
• survived by one son, Heinke Trapp Jr. and wife, Susan; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Picou of Houma and Mrs. Robert (Julie) Bewick of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren, Allyce Elizabeth Trapp, John Heinke Trapp, Mrs. Colin (Reneé) Seibert, Andreé Ann Picou, Robert Picou III, Holden Robert Healy, Timothy Healy and wife, Blair, James Patrick Wright and Ann Elizabeth Wright; and two great-grandchildren, Laura Morrison and William Trapp Seibert
• preceded in death by her husband, Heinke E.J. Trapp Sr.; and her parents, Richard and Colette Paul Healy
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

May 6, 2008

Wilma Rhodes Bourg

• age 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:31 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by one son, Thomas "Tom" E. Bourg; and one grandchild, Matthew Robert Bourg
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert Francis Bourg; and her parents, Wiley Rhodes and Ruth Liner Rhodes
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dennis "Captain D" James Cotton

• age 54, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9:19 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Friendswood Church of God; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Grand Caillou Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by Crystal and Mark Parfait; four brothers, Lawrence A. Cotton, Larry Cotton and wife, Louella, David Cotton and wife, Phyllis, and Daniel Cotton and companion, Samantha; four sisters, Dianna M. Cotton, Patricia Cotton, Virginia C. Billiot and husband, Julius, and Jean C. Graham and husband, Richard; 31 nieces and nephews; his god children, Alicia Billiot and Cody Parfait; and many close friends who were considered family
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Cotton and Florence Verdin Cotton
• boat captain with Smith Marine Towing on the Captain Sam; loved his job as boat captain for Smith Marine Towing; member of Friendswood Church of God
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Verna Gros Guidry

• age 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Lester Jr., Lynn and Joseph "Joe" Guidry; one daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" G. Breaux; one brother, Roy Gros; one sister, Mary Ann Clement; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Lester Guidry Sr.; her parents, Wilbert and Mildred Thibodeaux Gros; and one great-grandchild
• retired from Nicholls State University and active in the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Kirby Orren

• age 90, a native of Prescott, Ark., and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, May 3, 2008
• graveside service today at St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita L. Orren; his parents; his brothers; and his sisters
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rai Porche Pellegrin

• age 92, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:03 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by two sons, Thaddeus "Mike" Michael Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Cindy, and Robert "Bob" Pellegrin and wife, Alicia; two daughters, Constance "Connie" Neil and husband, Alton, and Edyth Falgout and husband, Lanny; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus "Thad" Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Vital Sr. and Lydia Aycock Porche; one brother, Vital Porche Jr.; and one sister, Mary Lee Breaux
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Devin Michael Smith

• age 21, a native of Houma and resident of Houma and Nederland, Texas, died at 3:57 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home with a memorial service
• survived by his parents, Debbie Smith Marshall and Tim Marshall of Nederland, and William East; four sisters, Desarae Boudreaux, Danielle Boudreaux, Lindsey Marshall and Diana Defelice of Nederland; his grandparents, Henry "Smitty" and Maureen Smith, Juris and Jenny East, Iola Marshall and Murphy Decuir; his aunts and uncles, William and Celeste Covington, Jared "Smitty" and Amy Smith and Julie Lang; and his cousins, Haleigh and Noelle Smith and Keyah and Mehdi Vassigh
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Mack Marshall; and one uncle, Tony Marshall
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 7, 2008

Bobby Paul Hawthorne

• age 54, of Houma and a native of Bastrop, died in Natchez, Miss., Saturday, May 3, 2008
• funeral service today at Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church, with burial in Harrisonburg Cemetery
• survived by his father, Bobby Narron Hawthorne of Harrisonburg; his mother, Betty Zane Hawthorne of Harrisonburg; one son, Justin Montpelier and wife, Brandy, of Harrisonburg; one daughter, Krystal Hawthorne of Houma; two sisters, Pamela H. Smith and Susan Hawthorne of Harrisonburg; three grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• Young’s Funeral Home in Ferriday

Thelma Frickey Perret

• age 83, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Westwego, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2008
• funeral service today at Life Fellowship Community Church in Bayou Gauche, with burial in Sunset Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Daniel J. Perret; one son, Brandt Perret; one daughter, Faye P. Stage and husband, Kenneth; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Evans Frickey Sr. and Odette Picou Frickey; three brothers, Lerrie, Amos and Evans Frickey Jr.; and one sister, Helen F. Griffin
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mildred Wolfe

• age 85, a resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Thursday at St. Lucy Catholic Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by two sons, David Wolfe Sr. and Donald Wolfe; four daughters, Wildred W. Miller, Mary Wolfe, Brenda Wolfe and Aver Francois; two brothers, Chester Welch and Wilton Michael Welch; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Abra J. Wolfe Sr.; her parents, Alzina Brown Soco and Gabriel Welch; one son, Spc. Abra J. Wolfe Jr.; three daughters, Winnola W. Diggs, Margaret Wolfe and Benita Robertson; and one sister, Louise W. Wolfe
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

May 8, 2008

Rudy Paul Cavalier Sr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his wife, Anne Rivere Cavalier; one son, Chad Cavalier and wife, Jill M. Cavalier; one sister, Irma Jean Harrison; three grandchildren, Chelsey Lynn, Cassie Layne and Chase Logan Cavalier; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Cavalier and Levie Hebert Cavalier; and one son, Rudy Paul Cavalier Jr.
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Claudia C. Cheramie

• age 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:21 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by one daughter, Abby C. Autin; one sister, Amelia Cheramie; five grandchildren, Marc Kimball, Tyler Cheramie, Korte Cheramie, Augie Autin and Kristi D. Eymard and husband, Jean Eymard; and two great-grandchildren, Marley Eymard and Jenna Eymard
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Jay" Cheramie; her parents, Desire and Deidre Callais Cheramie; one son, Jay Jody M. Cheramie; two brothers, Andrew Cheramie and Leroy Cheramie; and one sister, Camelia Lefort
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Anthony Joseph Clement

• age 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jacksonville, Fla., died Friday, March 21, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Barbara Blanchard Clement of Jacksonville; one brother, Shawn Clement and wife, Jennifer, of Jacksonville; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Larry J. Clement; and his grandparents, Roy J. Sr. and Irene Rodrigue Blanchard and Clifton J. and Emma Mae Borne Clement
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Clarence "Pecky" Colwart Jr.

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008
• memorial service Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin
• survived by his wife, Anna Henry Colwart; two sons, Elwood Colwart and Clarence Colwart III and wife, Elizabeth; one daughter, Laura Bynum and companion, James Skidmore; one brother, William Colwart; three sisters, Claire Di Fulco, Harriett Faucheaux and Judith Sewer; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Flavia Guillot Colwart and Clarence Colwart Sr.; and one sister, Marie Ledet
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Audrey O. Lewis

• age 82, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister-in-law, Olive Lewis of Fairfax, Va.; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Olivia and Lucien Lewis; four sisters; and three brothers
• retired school teacher with the Assumption Parish School System
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Rai Porche Pellegrin

• age 92, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:03 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin
• survived by two sons, Thaddeus "Mike" Michael Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Cindy, and Robert "Bob" Pellegrin and wife, Alicia; two daughters, Constance "Connie" Neil and husband, Alton, and Edyth Falgout and husband, Lanny; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus "Thad" Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Vital Sr. and Lydia Aycock Porche; one brother, Vital Porche Jr.; and one sister, Mary Lee Breaux
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Orand J. "Berou" Terrebonne Sr.

• age 70, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; funeral service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Evergreen Crematorium Inc.
• survived by his wife, Joyce B. Terrebonne; three sons, Orand "T-Berou" Terrebonne Jr., David Terrebonne and James Terrebonne; five daughters, Brandy T. Faber and husband, Mikey, Angel Terrebonne, Bonnie Jean Terrebonne, Celeste Terrebonne and Rhonda Terrebonne; one brother, Raymond "Nookie" Terrebonne and companion, Cindy Hebert; two sisters, Margie T. Crosby and husband, Alton, and Tammy T. Bouzigard; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Antoine and Exanna Marie Duet Terrebonne
• retired shrimper; member of Christian Family Center
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off

Willie "Poockie" Uzee

• age 71, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Shirley U. Folse
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie "Bill" and Octavia "Tavie" Matherne Uzee; one brother, Ira J. Uzee; and two sisters, Essie U. Labat and Lela U. McGee
• retired from Halter Marine and a U.S. Army veteran; Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Mable McPherson Washington

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008
• visitation Friday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Warren Washington, Welton Washington Jr. and Elton Washington, all of Houma, and Chester Washington and wife, Paula, of Lafayette; four daughters, Wilma Smith and husband, John, of Monroe, Wavie Washington, Ashanti Washington, and Ada Parker and husband, Mike, all of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Welton Washington Sr.; her parents, George McPherson and Olivia Porche McPherson; five brothers, Isaiah, Edward, James Clay, Austin and Nathan McPherson; and three sisters, Lillie Mae Smith, Helen Adams and Alice Stevenson
• homemaker and a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

May 9, 2008

Ruby T. Benoit

• age 66, a native of Alexandria and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Phyllis B. Cantrelle and fiance, Marc Weems; three sons, Alfred P. "Paul" Benoit Jr. and wife, Belinda, Kenneth "Kenny" B. Benoit and wife, Erica, and Darrell A. Benoit and wife, Cecia; two brothers, the Rev. Carl Tyler and Peter Tyler Sr.; three sisters, Lucinda Tyler, Frances T. Howard and Veola T. Smith; 11 grandchildren, Jeremy, Jonathan, Jacob, Jarrett, Diamond, Julie, Clint, Zack, MaKayla, Jordan and Kayla; and four great-grandchildren, Jaden, Brooklyn, Jaxx and Jyson
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred P. Benoit Sr.; her parents, Bertha C. and Jim Tyler; one grandchild, Faith Angela Benoit; one great-grandchild, Jace Michael Williams; one brother, Roy Lee Tyler; and one sister, Mable Tyler
• faithful member and co-founder of Emmanuel Christian Fellowship
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Victoria Brown

• age 23, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 28, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother and father, Carol Brown and Roland Southall, both of Thibodaux; two sons, Ahmad Brown and Becari Green of Thibodaux; two sisters, Nellie Marks of Thibodaux and Shalon Tucker of Gretna; one brother, Eugene Brown; her grandparents, Helen Brown and James and Lou Audrey Southall of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives
• student at Unitech Training Academy in Houma and a part-time worker at Rouse’s Supermarket
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Paul Harry Fitich aka
Paul Harry Verdin

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Delcambre, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008
• funeral service Saturday
• survived by his wife, Rosalie Foret Fitich of Delcambre; one son, Regis P. Verdin Sr. of Houma; three daughters, Peggy Leyra, Cynthia Gregoire and Mona Verdin, all of Houma; one stepdaughter, Rhonda Billiot of Delcambre; three sisters, Walterine Lee, Veronica Guidry and Clara Voisin; three stepsisters, Mary Jean Verdin, Ann Verdin and Ethel Verdin; three stepbrothers, James Verdin, Harry Verdin Jr. and Jessie Verdin; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Pearl B. Fitch; his father, Harry A. Verdin; one granddaughter, Tiffany Ann Billiot; and two stepbrothers, Henry Verdin and Joseph "JoJo" Verdin

Carlos Bren "Red" Harvey

• age 83, a resident of McComb, Miss., died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his wife, Hattie Guilbeau Harvey; one daughter, Diane Harvey Oldham; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Mary Stewart Harvey; and one sister, Wilda Brumfield
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lillian Hawkins

• age 98, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Assumption Community Hospital Sunday, May 4, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Louise Hawkins; five sisters, Aldenia Johnson, Elvira Oliver, Elnora Lemon, Leola Terry and Ethel Linda Gustave; and one brother, Walter Williams
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Judy Marie Trosclair

• age 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Trosclair Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by her mother, Adeline Ordoyne Trosclair; one son, Myles Charpentier; three brothers, Melvin, Jerry and O’neal Trosclair Jr.; one sister, Vicky Gehbauer; and one grandchild, Myles Charpentier Jr.
• preceded in death by her father, O’neal Trosclair Sr.; and two brothers, Roy and Bryant Trosclair
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Jessie Catherine Weber

• age 94, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thiboaux; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Catholic Mausoleum in Thibodaux
• survived by one sister-in-law, Myrtle M. Weber; her caregivers, Wayne and Allen Weber, James Smith, Cheryl Landry, Conchita Weber and Sylvia Murphy; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Mary Smith Weber; four sisters, Pearl Jones, Mamie Smith, Lillie Mae Oubre and Nettie Webb; and two brothers, Russell and Nelson Weber Jr.
• retired schoolteacher in Lafourche Parish
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Ronald Jerome Williams

• age 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Baytown, Texas, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Melissa S. Williams; his parents, Audrey Hollman and Cleveland Williams Jr.; two sons, Michael J. Stewart and Ronald J. Travis; three daughters, Kizzy M. Stewart, Reva Stewart and Aquintiss Travis; five brothers, Cleveland Williams III, Jeffery Williams Sr. and wife, Felicia, Allen Parker and wife, Darlene, Jason Hollman and Ricky Lewis; four sisters, Angie W. Fox, Lelia W. Miller, Rosena Thompson and husband, Albert, and Kimateisha Adams; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleveland Williams Sr., Martha Coleman and Viola Bradley and Earl Racsner
• worked for Wal-Mart in the warehouse and was Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Mildred Wolfe

• age 85, a resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 3, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Lucy Catholic Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by two sons, David Wolfe Sr. and Donald Wolfe; four daughters, Wildred W. Miller, Mary Wolfe, Brenda Wolfe and Aver Francois; two brothers, Chester Welch and Wilton Michael Welch; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Abra J. Wolfe Sr.; her parents, Alzina Brown Soco and Gabriel Welch; one son, Spc. Abra J. Wolfe Jr.; three daughters, Winnola W. Diggs, Margaret Wolfe and Benita Robertson; and one sister, Louise W. Wolfe
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

May 10, 2008

Ralph J. Babin

• age 60, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:38 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol Lefort Babin; and one sister, Anna Mae "T-Pitt" Lefort
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Velma Allemand Babin
• Falgout Funeral Home

Johnnie Dell Landrum Breland

• age 77, a native of Beaumont, Miss., and resident of Houma died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008
• funeral service Monday at Jones and Son Funeral Home in Beaumont, with burial in Beaumont Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Danita "Dee" Savin and husband, Allen, and Carol Sue Hamrick and husband, Ralph; numerous grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Bitha Landrum; her husband of 59 years, Hubert T. Breland; two sisters, Alphia Dement and Delphia Dement; and three brothers, Ray, Grady and Lester "Pete" Landrum
• member of Order of the Eastern Star, VFW Auxiliary, the Voluntary Fire Department Auxiliary, Girls Scouts, a volunteer for school activities, the Salvation Army and Senior Citizens Center
• Jones and Son Funeral Home

Ann Sadie Callais

• age 55, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, May 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Anthony Callais; two sons, Anthony Callais Jr. and wife, Leighton, and Warren Callais Sr. and wife, Starla; one daughter, Hope Callais; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Warren Joseph and Priscilla Louise Guidry; and two brothers, Michael Guidry Sr. and Sidney Guidry
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Evelyn White Callender

• age 61, a native of Houma and resident of Wesson, Miss., died Wednesday, May 7, 2008
• funeral service today at Harrigill Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Miss., with burial in Easthaven Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by one son, William Russell "Billy" White Jr. and wife, Nikki, of Eddiceton, Miss.; two daughters, Belinda Kraemer Fauver and husband, Robbie, of Brookhaven, and Rebecca White Kinchen of Wesson, Miss.; five sisters, Joy Kramer of Houma, Merline Gemelli of Wesson, Caroline Lirette and husband, Kirby, of Ruston, Cynthia Rogers and husband, Albert, of Tylertown, Miss., and Pam Quick and husband, Roy, of Montegut; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents; Whitney Kramer Sr. and Louvenia Hebert Kramer; and three brothers, Nelson, Theodore and Whitney Kramer Jr.
• homemaker, a member of the Moose Lodge and a parishioner of St. Francis Catholic Church
• Harrigill Funeral Home

Charles Rodger Shephard

• age 88, a native of Bensrun, W.Va., and resident of Houma, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 7:50 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Adriana Ford of Houma; nine grandchildren, Richard C. Ford, Effie F. Schilling, Linda F. Punch, Michael D. Garcia, Mark J. Garcia, Hannah G. Franke, Margaret F. Duhe, Desiree L. Garcia and Jessica M. Garcia; 10 great-grandchildren, Blake Ford, Connor Ford, Starr Punch, Sadie Punch, Scott Punch, Shane Punch, William Schilling, Alicia Garcia, Andrew Schilling and Devin Franke; and his best friend, Lois Crnkovic
• preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Mae Schmidt Shephard; his second wife, Ina Fae Schmidt Shephard; his parents, Hiriam Shephard and Alice Wells Shephard; one daughter, Janet Garcia; one son-in-law, William G. Ford; two brothers, Warren Shephard and Glenn Shephard; and one sister, Dorothy McCune
• retired mechanic with Chevron and a U.S. Air Force veteran during World War II; member of Victory Christian Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 11, 2008

Una Ruth Eschete Bonvillain

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died 6:40 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008
• visitation Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass of burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by two sons, David, and wife Dianne Konieczka Bonvillain, Randy and wife Jill Doiron Bonvillain; three daughters, Rhonda Bonvillain Darsey and husband Paul; Cathy Bonvillain Dupont, and husband Mike; Judy Bonvillain Champagne; and Susan Bonvillain Smith; 11 grandchildren, Craig Dupont and Michelle Dupont Levron, Adam and Chris Darsey, Brett, Brian and Lauren Bonvillain, Brittany Bonvillain, Kim Champagne and Kristi Champagne Blanchard and Roger Smith Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert "Nootsie" Bonvillain; her son, Kenny Bonvillain; her parents, Joseph and Elise Bergeron Eschete; three brothers, Bob, Abbey and Paul Eschete; and five sisters, Nora Pellegrin, Cecile Pellegrin, Cora Boudreaux, Rosa Eschete and Irene Boudreaux
• a devout Catholic and loved St. Francis de Sales Parish
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Penelope B. "Penny" Hebert

• age 67, a native of St. Charles, died peacefully after a brief illness May 9, 2008 at Rosewood Retirement Community in Lafayette
• visitation Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Roads; funeral mass followed
• pallbearers were Nicholas Hebert, Edward Hebert, Thomas Hebert, Kevin Smith, John Archer and Scott Harris
• honorary pallbearers were Donald King and Clarence LeBlanc
• survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Avit J. Hebert of New Roads; three children, Bonnie Ann Hebert of Daphne, Ala.; Thomas Joseph Hebert, PhD., and wife Janine of New Orleans; and Edward Scott Hebert and wife, Mary Elizabeth, of Lafayette
• preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas Joseph and Mae Scott Bergeron of Thibodaux; and her mother and father-in-law, Bernice Rabalais and Joseph Oscar Hebert of New Roads
• graduated from Thibodaux High School in 1958 and Louisiana State University in 1962 with a bachelors of science in vocational home economics education; in her graduate years at LSU, she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and the 1958 homecoming court; later returned to LSU to earn a masters of social work degree in social welfare and thereafter became a lifelong social worker; most recently retired in 2002 as Director of Family Welfare Services for Pointe Coupee Parish, a division of the Louisiana State Department of Health and Human Resources
• naturally loving and altruistic person with a special calling to be an enthusiastic volunteer; enjoyed much service work with St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Pointe Coupee Good Neighbors and H.O.P.E. Ministries, among others; in addition, for many of her young adult years, she was an active member of the Mothers Cultural Club of New Roads
• Niland’s Funeral Service Inc. in New Roads

Dolores Hebert LeBoeuf

• age 55, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 2:28 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Frank LeBoeuf; her mother, Edna LeBoeuf Hebert; her stepmother, Valerie L. Boudreaux; five sons, Zachary "Zack" LeBouef and fianceé, Penny; Kevin LeBoeuf and companion, Shannon;, Joshua "Butch" LeBoeuf and companion, Brandi; Shane LeBoeuf Sr. and wife, Tiffany; and Chapman "Bubba" LeBoeuf and companion; Casarah; four daughters, Karen LeBoeuf and companion, Selvin; Rosanna Leonard and husband, William; Dia L. Guidroz and husband, Richard; and Micah T. LeBoeuf and fiance, Adam; six brothers, Kenneth Gautreaux, Anthony Hebert, Derrick Boudreaux, Joseph "D.J." Boudreaux Jr., Justin Boudreaux and Jeffery Hebert; three sisters, Catherine Hebert, Mary Neal and Anna Boudreaux; and 28 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Edgar Hebert; her stepfather, Joseph "J.D." D. Boudreaux Sr.; her stepmother, Rosie Mae LeBoeuf Boudreaux; one son, Chance LeBoeuf; one daughter, Dionne LeBoeuf; one brother, Eddie Ray J. Boudreaux; and one sister, Margaret Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Charles Rodger Shephard

• age 88, a native of Bensrun, W.Va., and resident of Houma, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 7:50 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Adriana Ford of Houma; nine grandchildren, Richard C. Ford, Effie F. Schilling, Linda F. Punch, Michael D. Garcia, Mark J. Garcia, Hannah G. Franke, Margaret F. Duhe, Desiree L. Garcia and Jessica M. Garcia; 10 great-grandchildren, Blake Ford, Connor Ford, Starr Punch, Sadie Punch, Scott Punch, Shane Punch, William Schilling, Alicia Garcia, Andrew Schilling and Devin Franke; and his best friend, Lois Crnkovic
• preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Mae Schmidt Shephard; his second wife, Ina Fae Schmidt Shephard; his parents, Hiriam Shephard and Alice Wells Shephard; one daughter, Janet Garcia; one son-in-law, William G. Ford; two brothers, Warren Shephard and Glenn Shephard; and one sister, Dorothy McCune
• retired mechanic with Chevron and a U.S. Air Force veteran during World War II; member of Victory Christian Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Willard "Willie" Andrew Wiggins

• age 50, a resident and native of Napoleonville, went peacefully to be with the Lord at 9:55 a.m. May 9, 2008
• visitation Monday and from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; burial at St. Anne Catholic Church Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his daughter, Jade Wiggins; two brothers, Mike and, wife Linda; and Russell, and wife Mary; his mother, Estella Wiggins; his girlfriend, Kim Babin; and a host of other family members and friends
• preceded in death by her father, Mervel Wiggins, and his grandparents
• loved hunting and fishing on Lake Verret; employed by PCS Nitrogen
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

May 12, 2008

Una Ruth Eschete Bonvillain

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died peacefully surrounded by her family at 6:40 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by two sons, David, and wife, Dianne Konieczka Bonvillain and Randy and wife, Jill Doiron Bonvillain; four daughters, Rhonda Bonvillain Darsey and husband Paul, Cathy Bonvillain Dupont, and husband Mike, Judy Bonvillain Champagne, and Susan Bonvillain Smith; and 11 grandchildren, Craig Dupont and Michelle Dupont Levron, Adam and Chris Darsey, Brett, Brian and Lauren Bonvillain, Brittany Bonvillain, Kim Champagne and Kristi Champagne Blanchard and Roger Smith Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert "Nootsie" Bonvillain; one son, Kenny Bonvillain; her parents, Joseph and Elise Bergeron Eschete; three brothers, Bob, Abbey and Paul Eschete; and five sisters, Nora Pellegrin, Cecile Pellegrin, Cora Boudreaux, Rosa Eschete and Irene Boudreaux
• devout Catholic and loved St. Francis de Sales Parish
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Penelope B. "Penny" Hebert

• age 67, a native of St. Charles, died peacefully after a brief illness Friday, May 9, 2008, at Rosewood Retirement Community in Lafayette
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Roads; mass Tuesday at the church
• survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Avit J. Hebert, of New Roads; three children, Bonnie Ann Hebert of Daphne, Ala., Thomas Joseph Hebert, PhD., and wife, Janine, of New Orleans, and Edward Scott Hebert and wife, Mary Elizabeth, of Lafayette
• preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas Joseph and Mae Scott Bergeron; and her mother and father-in-law, Bernice Rabalais and Joseph Oscar Hebert
• graduated from Thibodaux High School in 1958 and Louisiana State University in 1962 with a bachelors of science in vocational home economics education; in her graduate years at LSU, she was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and the 1958 homecoming court; later returned to LSU to earn a master’s of social work degree in social welfare and thereafter became a lifelong social worker; most recently retired in 2002 as Director of Family Welfare Services for Pointe Coupee Parish, a division of the Louisiana State Department of Health and Human Resources
• naturally loving and altruistic person with a special calling to be an enthusiastic volunteer; enjoyed much service work with St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Pointe Coupee Good Neighbors and H.O.P.E. Ministries, among others. In addition, for many of her young adult years, she was an active member of the Mothers Cultural Club of New Roads
• pallbearers were Nicholas Hebert, Edward Hebert, Thomas Hebert, Kevin Smith, John Archer and Scott Harris
• honorary pallbearers were Donald King and Clarence LeBlanc
• Niland’s Funeral Service Inc. in New Roads

Irving "Bozo" J. Ohmer Sr.

• age 80, a native of Patterson and resident of Napoleonville, died at 4:08 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008
• no services scheduled
• survived by two sons, Irving J. Ohmer Jr. and Douglas Ohmer; one daughter, Brenda Blanchard; one brother, George Ohmer Jr.; one sister, Mayolla O. Barras; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Martin Ohmer; his parents, George Ohmer and Florence Barras Ohmer; one son, Martin J. Ohmer; one brother, Gerald Ohmer; and two sisters, Dorothy David and Doris Lombas
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Willard "Willie" Andrew Wiggins

• age 50, a resident and native of Napoleonville, went peacefully to be with the Lord at 9:55 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by one daughter, Jade Wiggins; two brothers, Mike and, wife Linda; and Russell, and wife Mary; his mother, Estella Wiggins; his girlfriend, Kim Babin; and a host of other family members and friends
• preceded in death by his father, Mervel Wiggins; and his grandparents
• loved hunting and fishing on Lake Verret; employed by PCS Nitrogen
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

May 13, 2008

Van Louis Aucoin

• age 67, a native of Vacherie and resident of Destrehan, died at home with his family by his side after a three year fight against cancer on Friday, May 9, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Philip Church in Vacherie
• survived by his beloved wife, Heidemarie Anni Werner; two loving daughters, Nicole Jeanne Aucoin and Tanja Aucoin Baxter; his son-in-law, Britt Baxter; four grandchildren, Thomas Warren Baxter, Brandon Louis Baxter, Michael Britt Baxter and Kristen Elizabeth Baxter; four brothers, Edsel J. Aucoin and wife, D’anne Loden, Paul G. Aucoin and wife, Rita Jo Tidwell, Leonard H. Aucoin and wife, Karla Vulliet, and Ralph J. Aucoin and wife, Keiren Cassidy; one sister, Jeanne Aucoin Hobson; and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix L. Aucoin Jr. and Winnie Waguespack Aucoin; his grandparents, Felix L. Aucoin Sr., Jeanne Cusso Aucoin, Stephen Burch, Eva Waguespack Burch, Henry Joseph Waguespack, Antoinette Graugnard Waguespack and Henry Joseph Waguespack; one brother, Kenneth J. Aucoin; one sister-in-law, Connie Marquer Aucoin; and one brother-in-law, Peter W. Hobson
• attended elementary school at Wallace Public School and high school at St. Stanislaus College in Bay St. Louis, Miss., graduated in 1958; earned a bachelor of music education degree from Loyola University in 1962; while at Loyola, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Kappa social fraternity, Blue Key Honor Society and was elected and served as president of the Loyola Music School. At Loyola he joined ROTC and upon graduation he entered the U.S. Army with the rank of second lieutenant; stationed in Giessen, West Germany, where he met and married Heidi, his wife of 43 years; after discharge from the Army he was employed by the Waguespack Insurance Agency which was found by his grandfather, Henry J. Waguespack, in 1911, and was managed by his father, Felix L. Aucoin Jr.; later purchased the agency and served as its president for 22 years; also served on the Loyola University Alumni Board and was a member of the Independent Agents of Louisiana, Premier Agency Network and NFIB
• devout Catholic; enjoyed playing the trumpet and was passionate about music
• Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher

Jenny Marie Authement

• age 37, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Jennings Joseph Authement and Jean Blanchard Authement of Chauvin; two sons, Kevin Authement and Magnus Authement Jones of Chauvin; two brothers, Darren Authement and Billy Authement; and her grandmother, Theresa DuBois Authement of Chauvin
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Houston Authement and Magnus and Lizzie Blanchard; her godfather, Dale Blanchard; a very special uncle, Larry Blanchard; and her children’s father, Eddie Jones
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary Jane Bourgeois Bilello

• age 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Anthony Joseph Bilello Jr.; one son, Danny Bilello and wife, Julie Ordoyne Bilello; three daughters, Sue Tabor and husband, Phillip Tabor, Toni Hawkins and husband, Craig Hawkins, and Gina Zeringue and husband, Jesse Zeringue; and 10 grandchildren, Tony and Maria Bilello, Phil and Andrew Tabor, Brooke Hawkins, Emily, Aaron Jonathan, Jesse and Nathan Zeringue
• preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Bourgeois Sr. and Mary Adams Bourgeois; one brother, Oscar Bourgeois Jr.; and one grandchild, David Andrew Bilello
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lorie Breaux

• age 48, a native of Cheniere and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, May 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 the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Chris Breaux Sr.; her father, Harvey Cheramie; two sons, Chad Breaux and Chris Breaux Jr.; three brothers, Billy, Harry and Harvey Cheramie Jr.; three sisters, Rosemary Vegas, Darlene Ougel and Laura Mae Cheramie; and one grandson, Kyle Christopher Breaux
• preceded in death by her mother, Verna Frickey Cheramie Crosby; and one brother, Michael Cheramie
• loved to talk to people and was Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off

Rev. Monsignor Joseph Leonard ‘Father Joe’ Chotin Jr.

• died at his home in Mandeville, Saturday, May 10, 2008
• wake Wednesday at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Mandeville; public visitation Wednesday; funeral mass Thursday at St. Joseph’s Abbey in Covington, with burial in Abbey Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Wanda Chotin Johnson and husband, Dr. Gordon Johnson; three nieces, Patricia Ann Stewart, Robin Marie Scheyd and Pamela Paige Fair; their husbands, Dr. Wayne Stewart, John Scheyd and Mark Fair; and seven great-nieces and nephews, Taylor, Michael, Patrick, Ryan, Austin, Tyler and Amanda
• grew up in New Orleans where he attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and Warren Easton High School; having decided to enter the priesthood, he attended St. Mary’s Seminary in Kentucky where he studied Latin for two years; continued his study of Latin at Conception Abbey in Missouri, before completing his training at Notre Dame Seminary; after ordination, he served as assistant pastor at Holy Cross Parish in Morgan City and then at St. Joseph’s Parish in Chauvin; following these assignments, he assumed the position of Vocations Director, first for the tri-parish area then for the New Orleans Archdiocese; served as pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish from 1979 to 2001; in retirement, he continued to play an important role in the life of the parish
• Fielding Funeral Home of Covington

Ruth Mary Weber Dayton

• age 82, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with a prayer service
• survived by her husband, Franklin A. Dayton of Houma; one son, Peter Arthur Dayton and wife, Deborah P. Dayton of Houston; three daughters, Jo Ann Dayton Shorkley and husband, Jay, of Ocean Springs, Miss., Janis Lafont and companion, Dennis Forgash, of Waldorf, Md., and Joyce M. Dayton and companion, Charles Buddy Hill, of Houma; nine grandchildren, Jason Shorkley, Justin, Tonya Dayton LeBeouf, Carrie D. Spurgeon, Kevin Dayton, Douglas Lafont, Claire Lafont, Chad Waalk and Megan Hawthorne; and five great-grandchildren, Kelsey, McKenize, Hayden, Connor and Cameron
• preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Henry Weber and Emile Kenninger Weber
• retired with the Terrebonne Parish Library and was an office manager with Dr. Harris Poret D.D.S.; volunteer at Terrebonne General Medical Center and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Bonnie "B.A.C.A. Catlady" Doggett

• age 61, a native of Bakersfield, Calif., and resident of Gray, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; memorial service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Robert "B.A.C.A. Dogman" Doggett; her mother, Ann Cantrelle; three daughters, Terri Davis Guidry and husband, Cory Guidry, Tracy Doggett Crochet and husband, Eddie Crochet, and Stacy Doggett Dubois and husband, Christopher Dubois; and seven grandchildren, Randal Davis Lirette, Brock Davis and Gabrielle Davis, Kaydence and Christopher Dubois Jr. and Angela and Eddie Guidry Jr.
• a member of Bikers Against Child Abuse, a local nonprofit organization for the good of children in our community; her journey with B.A.C.A. began two years ago; she started riding her Harley for the children of our parish; could recognize her by the B.A.C.A. back patch which she wore proudly; empowered abused children in our area to not feel afraid in the world in which they live; stood ready to shield abused children from any further abuse.
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lelia Pontiff Fanguy

• age 95, a native of Houma and resident of Morgan City, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• funeral service today at Twin City Funeral Home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Jo Ann Cross and husband, Harry, of Morgan City; four grandchildren, Eileen Cenac and husband, Clark "Cy", of Houma, Mary Williams and husband, Billy, of Morgan City, Kerry Cross of Morgan City and Brennan Cross and wife, Joanne, of Dallas; and six great-grandchildren, Chance Cenac, Shane Cenac, Lauren Cenac, Jeremy Williams, Mathew Williams and Andrew Williams
• preceded in death by her husband, Hewitt Fanguy; her parents, Wycliff and Clara Blanchard Pontiff; two grandsons, Charles Quentin Cross and Harry Hewitt Cross; and one sister, Beulah Powell
• Twin City Funeral Home

Anna Mae Boyne Guidry

• age 91, a native of Port Arthur, Texas, a longtime resident of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma nearly all of her 91 years, died in Livingston, Texas, Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Mary Ellen Falgout; one son, Lawrence Joseph Guidry III and wife, Mary Yvonne Sonnier Guidry; one son-in-law, Jimmy Colwort; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Mary Boyne; eight siblings; two husbands, Lawrence Guidry Jr. and Lloyd Andrew Guidry; one daughter, Annette Marie Colwort; and one grandson, Dean Michael Guidry
• loved her home, however circumstances dictated that she move to Texas in the final months of her life; buried next to her husband, Lloyd Andrew Guidr
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roland "Bason" Guidry

• age 74, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service Wednesday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his wife, Audrey Pitre Guidry; three sons, Keith Guidry Sr. and wife, Patsy, Tony Guidry and wife, Danaé, and Wade Guidry; one daughter, Patty Hebert and husband, Gerald; one sister, Anna Mae Rodrigue; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ulysse and Frances P. Guidry; and one brother, Nolan Guidry
• member of Lafourche Masonic Lodge No. 427, Cattleman’s Association of Raceland and secretary/treasurer for Cheramie Cemetery
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sheffield Johnson

• age 72, a native of Gibson and resident of Paramount, Calif., died Monday, May 5, 2008
• visitation today at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson with religious service today at the church; funeral service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Shawn Johnson, Roderick Johnson and Damien Johnson; two daughters, Sheffaye Johnson and Delores A. Bean; two brothers, Earl Johnson Jr. and William Johnson; two sisters, Rose Johnson and Margret Brown; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Earl Johnson Sr. and Zenobia Johnson; four brothers, Lenist, Arlington, Thomas and Johnal Johnson; four sisters, Beverly Johnson, Emelda Johnson-Cross, Constance Johnson and Bertha Matthews; and one grandson, Andre’ Murphy Jr.
• Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Ira "Denny" Lambeth II

• age 61, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Gray, died Friday, May 9, 2008
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by two sons, Ira Lambeth III and Hadley Lambeth; his former wife, Jessie Ann Lambeth; and one sister, Linda Rosemary Stanley
• preceded in death by his parents, Katie Nelson Lambeth and Denard Lambeth
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Stella Inzerilla Leon Latino

• age 93, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Golden Meadow, died at her home, Friday, May 9, 2008
• funeral service today at Ascension Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Virginia Miller of Golden Meadow; one son, Anthony "Toby" Leon and wife, Dianne, of Prairieville; three sisters, Catherine DiBenedetto of California, Rose Milburn of Hot Springs, Ark., and Virginia Birkhimer of Danville, Calif.; three brothers, Gasper Inzerilla of Sonora, Calif., Johnny Inzerilla of Modesto, Calif., and Charlie Inzerilla of San Leandro, Calif.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husbands, Frank A. Leon and Lawrence Latino; her father, Joseph Inzerilla; her mother, Josephine Benedetto; and two sisters, Anna Bonadona and Maymie DeBenedetto
• Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville

Dolores Hebert LeBoeuf

• age 55, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 2:28 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008
• funeral service today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Edna LeBoeuf Hebert; her stepmother, Valerie L. Boudreaux; five sons, Zachary "Zack" LeBouef and fiancee’, Penny; Kevin LeBoeuf and companion, Shannon;, Joshua "Butch" LeBoeuf and companion, Brandi; Shane LeBoeuf Sr. and wife, Tiffany; and Chapman "Bubba" LeBoeuf and companion; Casarah; four daughters, Karen LeBoeuf and companion, Selvin; Rosanna Leonard and husband, William; Dia L. Guidroz and husband, Richard; and Micah T. LeBoeuf and fiance, Adam; six brothers, Kenneth Gautreaux, Anthony Hebert, Derrick Boudreaux, Joseph "D.J." Boudreaux Jr., Justin Boudreaux and Jeffery Hebert; three sisters, Catherine Hebert, Mary Neal and Anna Boudreaux; and 28 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Edgar Hebert; her stepfather, Joseph "J.D." D. Boudreaux Sr.; her stepmother, Rosie Mae LeBoeuf Boudreaux; one son, Chance LeBoeuf; one daughter, Dionne LeBoeuf; one brother, Eddie Ray J. Boudreaux; and one sister, Margaret Billiot
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Bryan Ledet Sr.

• age 41, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, May 11, 2008
• funeral service today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Crystal Gayton Ledet; his parents, Jimmy Ledet and wife, Judy, and Audrey Luke and husband, Roy; two sons, B.J. Ledet and wife, Meghan, and Brent Ledet and wife, Raven; one daughter, Brittany Ledet; his grandfather, Freddie Doucet; three brothers, James, Freddie and Reggie Ledet; three stepbrothers, Rene and Roger Toups and Rod Luke; five stepsisters, Della Terrebonne, Joan Guidry, Kim Gaines, Wanda Blanchard and Angel Ledet; and two grandchildren, Caun and Kayden Ledet
• preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Gerry Gayton; one son, Brody Ledet; and his grandparents, Leena Doucet and Azema Ledet
• enjoyed hunting and fishing
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off

Lloyd Gerald Lewis

• age 64, a native of Roanoke and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Thursday in Roanoke
• survived by his wife, Phyllis Benoit Lewis; three sons, Jimmy D. Lewis, Jeremy Andras and Lee Michael Andras; two brothers, Jimmy G. Lewis and David E. Lewis; two sisters, Nelda Coffman and Shirley Lewis Barras; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, John G. Lewis and Elaine W. Lewis; and one sister, Alma L. Blanchard
• U.S. Air Force veteran
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Josephine Essie Simon Percle

• age 80, a native of Reserve and resident of Chackbay, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• wife of Joseph Caffery Percle; mother of Cynthia Zeringue and companion, Michael Mullen and former son-in-law, Dennis Zeringue, Susan Zeringue Oddo and her longtime companion, Don Vaughn, and Tracie Sowell and husband, Lark Sowell; sister of Florence Melanson; grandmother of Kimberly Frazier and husband, Lonnie, Melissa Zeringue, Christine Zeringue, Dennis Zeringue Jr. and wife, Richille, Lark C. Sowell and Lauren Sowell; and great-grandmother of Heather, Liana, Haley, Brad, Mark, Chloe and Dani
• preceded in death by her parents, Remy and Myrtle Scioneaux Simon; and her siblings, Ulysse Simon, Claude Simon, Addis Simon, Remy Simon Jr., Carrie Peltier and Eunice Robinson
• employed by Continental Can Co. and the Jefferson Parish School System; remembered for her love of family and her arts
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Mary Catherine Milek Pharo

• age 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Dr. Wayne Joseph Pharo; two sons, Austin Michael Pharo and Daniel Wayne Pharo; one daughter, Lauren Elise Pharo; two brothers, Dr. Michael Milek and wife, Karen Milek, and Dr. John Milek and wife, Renee Dupuis Milek; two sisters, Sheri Milek Watkins and husband, Kenneth Watkins, and Marilyn Milek; two sisters-in-law, Paula Pharo Simm and husband, Dr. Michael Simm, and Patti Pharo Hidalgo; and her father-in-law, Joseph S. Pharo
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Michael Milek and Dorothy Wright Milek; and her mother-in-law, Mary Helen Hannie Pharo
• member of the Mother’s Club of E.D. White and Bayou River Magnificat
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Scotty Michael Thibodeaux

• age 22, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Karen Thibodeaux of Houma; one son, Riley Hamby of Houma; one brother, Aiden Thibodeaux of Houma; one sister, Shelby Punch of Houma; his grandparents, Judie "Noonie" Chaisson of Houma; his godfather, Chad Thibodeaux; his aunts, Sharon Dehart, Shirley Dupre, Cookie Sons and Janet Portier; and his half uncle, Terry Voisin
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Douglas Thibodeaux; his great-grandparents, Morris Voisin and Beulah Voisin and George Thibodeaux and Daisy Maronge Thibodeaux; and his uncles, Bruce Voisin, Tillman "Manny" Voisin, Gary Thibodeaux and George Thibodeaux Jr.
• rigger with Royal Eagle and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 14, 2008

Helen Thibodeaux Aucoin

• age 87, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Brenda Aucoin Boudreaux and husband, Mark; one brother, Joucelyn Thibodeaux; three grandchildren, Curt Arcement, Holly Griggs and Brittany Bourg; and four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Jared Baker, Emily Arcement and Cailun Griggs
• preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ben Aucoin; her parents, Numa and Florence Talbot Thibodeaux; six brothers, Rudolph, Wiley, Gilbert, Albert, Lester and Emile Thibodeaux; and two sisters, Eunice Gaudet and Rita Cancienne
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Bonnie "B.A.C.A. Catlady" Doggett

• age 61, a native of Bakersfield, Calif., and resident of Gray, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; memorial service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Robert "B.A.C.A. Dogman" Doggett; her mother, Ann Cantrelle; three daughters, Terri Davis Guidry and husband, Cory Guidry, Tracy Doggett Crochet and husband, Eddie Crochet, and Stacy Doggett Dubois and husband, Christopher Dubois; and seven grandchildren, Randal Davis Lirette, Brock Davis and Gabrielle Davis, Kaydence and Christopher Dubois Jr. and Angela and Eddie Crochet Jr.
• member of Bikers Against Child Abuse, a local nonprofit organization for the good of children in our community; her journey with B.A.C.A. began two years ago; started riding her Harley for the children of our parish; could recognize her by the B.A.C.A. back patch which she wore proudly; empowered abused children in our area to not feel afraid in the world in which they live; stood ready to shield abused children from any further abuse
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Thomas Joseph Foret Sr.

• age 59, of West Memphis, Ark., died Friday, May 9, 2008.
• Funeral service was held Monday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with burial in Friendship Cemetery.
• He is survived by his wife, Claudia Foret; one daughter, Tonya Daniels; two sons, David Foret and Tommy Foret Jr.; two sisters, Peggy Foret and Maxine Foret; two brothers, Roger Foret and Ronnie Foret; and seven grandchildren.
• He was a retired riverboat captain and a U.S. Vietnam veteran.
• Roller Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis is charge of arrangements.

Bryan "BJ" Graham Jr.

• age 8, a resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; memorial service Thursday at the church
• survived by his father, Bryan Graham Sr.; one halfbrother, Jacob Graham; one sister, Adrianna "Adri" Graham; his grandparents, Glenn and Glenda Rousse and Dennis Graham; his great-grandfather, William Leonard Jr.; and his great-great-grandmother, Leona Naquin Leonard
• preceded in death by his mother, Dawn Rousse Graham; and one sister, Stacie Graham
• Falgout Funeral Home

Dawn Rousse Graham

• age 32, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; memorial service Thursday at the church
• survived by her parents, Glenn and Glenda Rousse; one daughter, Adrianna "Adri" Graham; one brother, Timothy "Tim" Rousse; her grandfather, William Leonard Jr.; and her great-grandmother, Leona Naquin Leonard
• preceded in death by one son, Bryan Graham Jr.; and one daughter, Stacie Graham
• Falgout Funeral Home

Stacie Lynn Graham

• age 10, a resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano; memorial service Thursday at the church
• survived by her father, Bryan Graham Sr.; one halfbrother, Jacob Graham; one sister, Adrianna "Adri" Graham; her grandparents, Glenn and Glenda Rousse; her great-grandfather, William Leonard Jr.; and her great-great-grandmother, Leona Naquin Leonard
• preceded in death by her mother, Dawn Rousse Graham; and one brother, Bryan Graham Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Zachary "Zack" J. LeBlanc

• age 23, a native and resident of Chacahoula, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Dan LeBlanc; his mother, Sheila Kober; his stepfather, John Kober Sr.; his stepmother, Melissa LeBlanc; one sister, Lyndsay LeBlanc; four brothers, Travis LeBlanc, Ronnie Bailey, Corey Rentrop and John Kober Jr.; his grandparents, Douglas and Ann Bodmer, Paula Grimes, Leona Crawford, Dewey Landry and Doug and Sandra Bell; his nieces and nephews, Tyler, Haydn, Alyssa and many more
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Jerry S. LeBlanc Sr. and Glenn Grimes; his uncle, Paul Grimes; and his aunt, Karen Crawford
• 2003 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Edward "Black" Joseph LeBouef Jr.

• age 49, a native of Madisonville and resident of Houma, died at 3:10 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Allemand LeBouef of Houma; one daughter, Jean LeBouef Pellegrin and husband, Derek Pellegrin Sr., of Houma; one brother, Michael E. LeBouef of Houma; and one grandchild, Derek Pellegrin Jr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward Joseph LeBouef Sr. and Martha Cooper LeBouef; two brothers, Paul J. LeBouef and Donald LeBouef; and one sister, Earline M. Cazeaux
• former tugboat captain
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elgin Joseph Lirette Jr.

• age 51, a native of Chauvin and resident of Anderson, Ala., died in an automobile accident at 8:38 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation Thursday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; services Thursday at the church
• survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Josephine Elizabeth Boudreaux Lirette; four daughters, Sandy Hebert and husband, Mitch, Celeste Rodrigue and husband, Ryan, Jordan Lirette and Sarah Lirette; one son, Elgin Paul Lirette Sr.; three sisters, Sharon Cheramie and husband, Wilson, Elizabeth "Liz" Jordan and husband, Vern, and Norma Lirette and fiance, Danny Daigle; two brothers, Richard Lirette and Michael Lirette and wife, Marlene; and nine grandchildren, Mitchell Hebert Jr., Heather Hebert, Hannah Hebert, Elgin Paul Lirette Jr.; David Lirette, Austin Lirette, Alice Lirette, Chase Chauvin and Christan Sevin
• preceded in death by his parents, Elgin "Bute" and Betty Trahan Lirette; his grandparents, Edgar and Leona Lirette and Avison and Delta Trahan; and his mother-in-law, Alice Thibodeaux
• truck driver for ACE transportation in Houma
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lucille "Lou" Vice Verret

• age 92, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008
• memorial service Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church with mass Friday
• survived by one daughter, Catherine V. Dishman and husband, James; two sons, William Decatur Verret Jr. and wife, Fran, and Kenneth P. Verret, all of Houma; a former daughter-in-law and friend, Faye T. Verret of Gray; five grandchildren, Jamie D. Portier, Richard J. Dishman and wife, Jenny, William "Billy" Dishman and wife, Jaime, all of Houma, Martin P. Dishman and wife, Jayne, of New Iberia and Natalie J. Dishman M.D., and husband, Barry Bolner, of Morgan City; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, William Decatur Verret Sr.; her parents, Paul and Noamie Brien Vice; six brothers, Ollie, Louis, Ivy, Thaddeus, Francis and James; one sister, Blanche Leonard; and one grandson, Jeffrey Dishman
• devout Catholic and a member of the Legion of Mary; enjoyed gardening, quilting and crocheting and visiting with family and friends
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 15, 2008

Chauncey Kiwan Adams

• age 31, a native and resident of Larose, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• funeral service today at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Clarence Davis of Raceland and Lois Adams of Larose; one son, Kiwan L. Cheramie of Larose; one daughter, Kaedyn Lanae’ Adams of Raceland; four brothers, Patrick Adams, Zolton Adams, Kevin Davis and Chad Davis, all of Raceland; three sisters, Cassandra Thomas of Larose, Jaronicia Smith of Raceland and Patrice Davis; and his grandparents, Pearlie Adams, Tom Davis and Enola Williams
• preceded in death by one sister, Daphne Adams; and his grandfather, Phillip Frank Adams
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland

Helen Thibodeaux Aucoin

• age 87, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 12:15 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Brenda Aucoin Boudreaux and husband, Mark; one brother, Joucelyn Thibodeaux; three grandchildren, Curt Arcement, Holly Griggs and Brittany Bourg; and four great-grandchildren, Ryan and Jared Baker, Emily Arcement and Cailun Griggs
• preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ben Aucoin; her parents, Numa and Florence Talbot Thibodeaux; six brothers, Rudolph, Wiley, Gilbert, Albert, Lester and Emile Thibodeaux; and two sisters, Eunice Gaudet and Rita Cancienne
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Brad "Sweet" Andrew Bourda

• age 27, a native and resident of Larose, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• funeral service today at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his companion, Chelsie Hebert of Larose; his parents, Doris and Sidney Cyril Bourda Sr. of Larose; two sons, Braxton Bourda of Larose and Ja’Quam Cooper of Raceland; one daughter, Quendon Claire Bourda of Larose; two brothers, Sidney Cryil Bourda Jr. of Larose and Tyrone Ingram of New Orleans; three sisters, Tameka Bourda and Shaina Bourda of Larose and Vonda Robertson of Franklin; and his grandmother, Rose dell Adams of Raceland
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Agnes Bourda, Louis Bourda and Daniel Adams
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Nelson "Toppy" Esteve Jr.

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:47 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• Falgout Funeral Home

Rose G. Gisclair

• age 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 3:01 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by one son, Douglas Gisclair Jr. and wife, Joanne; two daughters, JoAnne Cheramie and husband, Aman Jr., and Dinah Duet and husband, Linton Jr.; one brother, Clebert Guidry; six grandchildren, Gary Gisclair Jr., Gage Gisclair, Chad Cheramie and wife, Kendra, Cindy Cheramie Peck and husband, Stephen, Candice Gisclair and husband, James, and Cida Gisclair; one step-great-grandchild, Kayla Cheramie; and one great-great-grandchild, Kira Ledet
• preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Gisclair Sr.; her parents, Charlie Guidry Sr. and Cecile T. Guidry; four brothers, Clement Guidry, Alexica Guidry, Charlie Guidry Jr. and Haywood Guidry; and three sisters, Eugina Bruce, Marie "Bell" Crosby and Claymonce "Bodo" Lefort
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Kevin M. Hamilton

• age 52, a native of West Field, N.J., and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Karen Robinson Hamilton; his father, William Hamilton; and four brothers, W. Richard Hamilton, Jeffery J. Hamilton, Timothy J. Hamilton and Patrick M. Hamilton
• preceded in death by his mother, Kathrine Lenahan Hamilton
• 30 years employee at Cameco/John Deer
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Terry "Crum" Leonard Hester

• age 23, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• funeral service today at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cut Off, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his fianceé, Shaina Bourda of Larose; his parents, Shelia Hester of Houma and Henry Bell of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Ah’myren Washington of Raceland; seven brothers, Calvin Hester, Jamie Hester, Joseph Hester, Tony Hester, Daniel Turner and Randy Turner, all of Houma, and Tyrone Bell of California; two sisters, Danisha Williams of Cut Off and Latonya Turner of Houma; and his grandmothers, Genevia Hester of Raceland and Mary Bell of Larose
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Henry Bell Sr. and Norman Hester
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Cleveland Hogan Jr.

• age 82, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Cynthia Hogan of Houston, and Gaynell H. Simms of Waggerman; two sons, Donald and Michael Hogan of Houston; one sister, Geneva Toussaint of Raceland; two brothers, Alvin Hogan of Houston, and Thomas Hogan of Raceland; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Sedonia Sylvester Hogan; his parents, Cleveland Sr. and Flavia Hogan; one son, Cleveland Hogan III; three daughters, Lois Hunter, Patricia H. Sims and Laverne Hogan; two brothers, Eugene Hogan and Edward Hogan; and six sisters, Edna Chisley, Dorothy Gale, Aretha Charles, Mary Morris, Martha Tucker and Gracey Davis
• member of First Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans and a U.S. World War II Navy veteran
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Jarrod Nathan Kiger

• age 21, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Saturday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his longtime companion, Kimberly Blanchard; his parents, Ernest Kiger Sr. and Delene M. Fullilove; his step-parents, Beth M. Talamo, John "Beaver" Griffin Sr. and Steve "Frog" Fullilove; his grandmother, Betty Myers; six brothers, Ernest Jr. "Snookie", Keith and Clifford "Fi Fi" Kiger, Christopher Eriksen, John Paul Griffin Jr., and Timothy Johnfroe; six sisters, Donna and Lori Ann Kiger, Jennifer Karst, Linda Davis, Lana Griffin and Jennifer Bonvillian; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Julius and Lucy B. Kiger and Ronnie Myers
• carpenter and enjoyed playing his guitar, surfing and fishing
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Elgin Joseph Lirette Jr.

• age 51, a native of Chauvin and resident of Anderson, Ala., died in an automobile accident at 8:38 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation today at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; services today at the church
• survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Josephine Elizabeth Boudreaux Lirette; four daughters, Sandy Hebert and husband, Mitch, Celeste Rodrigue and husband, Ryan, Jordan Lirette and Sarah Lirette; one son, Elgin Paul Lirette Sr. and wife, Rene’; three sisters, Sharon Cheramie and husband, Wilson, Elizabeth "Liz" Jordan and husband, Vern, and Norma Lirette and fiance, Danny Daigle; two brothers, Richard Lirette and Michael Lirette and wife, Marlene; and nine grandchildren, Mitchell Hebert Jr., Heather Hebert, Hannah Hebert, Elgin Paul Lirette Jr.; David Lirette, Austin Lirette, Alice Lirette, Chase Sevin and Christan Sevin
• preceded in death by his parents, Elgin "Bute" and Betty Trahan Lirette; his grandparents, Edgar and Leona Lirette and Avison and Delta Trahan; and his mother-in-law, Alice Thibodeaux Boudreaux
• truck driver for ACE transportation in Houma
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Dorothy "Maw & Me Maw" Gros Rivere

• age 76, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Plattenville, died at 12:31 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2008
• visitation Friday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 61 years, Edward J. Rivere; three daughters, Charlotte Naquin and husband, Nolan, Susan Foret and husband, Daniel, and Judy Jarreau and husband, Steve; two brothers, Mervin and Leroy Gros; three sisters, Virgie Morrison, Bessie Webb and Barbara Landry; two grandchildren, Chad Naquin and Casey Jarreau; and four great-grandchildren, Jared, Michael and Logan Naquin and Cohen Jarreau
• preceded in death by her parents, Elmo and Mabel Delaune Gros; one brother, Elmo Gros Jr.; and three sisters, Joyce Crescioni, Hazel Rivere and Laura Gros
• Landry’s Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Carolee Williams Territo

• age 69, a native and resident of Morgan City, died at her home Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Brigitte Nieland and husband, David, of Baton Rouge, and Barri Morre and husband, Bert, of Hohenwald, Tenn.; three sons, Bret Territo of Baton Rouge, Bart Territo of Fort Bragg, N.C., and Brian Territo and fiancee’, Norma Brazzell, of Morgan City; her mother, Ula Mae Williams; two brothers, Gary Williams and wife, Sharon, of Iowa, and Timothy Williams and wife, Roxie, of Chauvin; two sisters, Deborah Bonvillian and husband, Kenneth, of Houma, and Barbara Brown and husband, Bob, of Morgan City; and six grandchildren, Jake Territo, Zachary Aucoin, Alexandra Aucoin, Madeleine Morre, Quinn Morre and Thaddeus Morre
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Territo; her father, Stanley Williams Sr.; and two brothers, Stanley Williams Jr. and Lonnie Daniel Williams
• member of St. Mary AARP and loved art, fashion design, crafts and theater productions; enjoyed a variety of music, especially, Opera and 50’s music; fond of Mardi Gras and would attend the many Krewes around the area (Nike, Galatea, Hephaestus); liked to travel and particularly her trip to Europe
• Twin City Funeral Home

 

May 16, 2008

Mary Rebekah "Becky" Bagala Ahlf

• age 36, a native of Galliano and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Sacred Heart Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, John H. Ahlf II; her mother, June L. Bagala; one son, Samuel Paul Ahlf; one brother, Reggie P. Bagala; and her grandmother, Felicia Layus
• preceded in death by her father, Charles Gene Bagala; and her grandparents, Joseph and Mabel Malone Bagala and Earl John Layus
• member of Coteau Baptist Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Thomas Eugene Bourg

• age 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home: mass Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by one son, Matthew Bourg of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert Francis Bourg Sr. and Wilma Rhodes Bourg; and two brothers, Robert Francis Bourg Jr. and Philip John Bourg
• retired schoolteacher with Ellender High School and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Theresa Wilson Calloway

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Baptist Church in Dularge; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Gray
• survived by five daughters, Gail Collins, Janice Antoine, Cynthia Neville, Patricia Neville, all of Houma, and Celeste Sneeze of New Iberia; five stepsons, Earl Calloway and wife, Cynthia, of Midolthian, Va., Eddie Calloway and wife, Joan, of Houma, Paten Calloway Jr. and wife, Lydia, of Ralto, Calif., Calvin Calloway of Las Vegas and Ronald Calloway and wife, Anglia, of Houma; two stepsisters, Oceola Pledger and husband, Warb, of Houma, and Gwendolyn Bivens and husband, Michael, of Morristown, Pa.; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Paten Calloway Sr.; her parents, Harold and Oneda Wilson; one son, Joseph Michael Neville; and one sister, Doris Jones
• member of Howard Third Zion Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Roland "Bubba" P. Dugas Jr.

• age 57, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Hahnville, died Sunday, May 11, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Susan T. Dugas; two sons, Ryan P. Dugas and Paul J. Dugas of Riverview, Fla.; one daughter, Roxanne Thomas of Hahnville; and two sisters, Jeanie Thoreson Miller and husband, Reed, of Princeton, Minn., and Paula Vickers and husband, Ricky, of Hooks, Texas
• preceded in death by his parents, Roland Dugas Sr. and Erna Clement Dugas Adams; his stepfather, Merloin "Barney Adams"; one brother, Chris "Newton" Dugas; and his grandparents, Leonce "Black" and Louise Dugas and Pete and Rose Clement
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Daisy Griffin

• age 61, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by three daughters, Kelly Dotson, Jamie Laudun and Angela Fillinich; two brothers, Elam Griffin and Willy Griffin; five sisters, Doris Gisclair, Alice Bourgeois, Ann Rae Majia, Callarena Melancon and Rosie Griffin; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Forest and Lovenia S. Griffin
• homemaker
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jeffrey "Jeff" Michael Hebert

• age 23, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 6:22 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church; memorial service Saturday at the church
• survived by his father, Mark Hebert of Bourg; his mother, Phyllis Callais Veronie of Houma; one brother, Joshua Hebert and wife, Kristy, of Bourg; and his grandparents, Ron and Jackie Bartels, Carol Hebert and Philip and Toni Callais
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Pat Hebert
• cook at Wendy’s. He loved to hunt, fish and play music; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jarrod Nathan Kiger

• age 21, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Saturday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his longtime companion, Kimberly Blanchard; his parents, Ernest Kiger Sr. and Delene M. Fullilove; his step-parents, Beth M. Talamo, John "Beaver" Griffin Sr. and Steve "Frog" Fullilove; his grandmother, Betty Myers; six brothers, Ernest Jr. "Snookie", Keith and Clifford "Fi Fi" Kiger, Christopher Eriksen, John Paul Griffin Jr., and Timothy Johnfroe; six sisters, Donna and Lori Ann Kiger, Jennifer Karst, Linda Davis, Lana Griffin and Jennifer Bonvillian; his aunts, Sharon Myers and husband, Tem Fowlkes of Biloxi, Miss., and Lori Myers and husband, David Gress, of Vancleve, Miss; his uncle, Steve Myers and wife, Kimberley, of Windermere, Fla.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Julius and Lucy B. Kiger and Ronnie Myers
• carpenter and enjoyed playing his guitar, surfing and fishing; loved spending time with his family and friends
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Tremaine "Missy" Lynell Lewis

• age 25, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Pleasantview Baptist Church in Houma; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Terri Lewis of Baton Rouge; her father, Bennie Stalling Jr. of Houma; one brother, Taureon Lewis of Baton Rouge; and two sisters, Tyrenda Lewis and Fredica Ehiorobo, both of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Bennie Stalling Sr. and Odelia Stalling
• Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Sidney P. "Check" Matherne

• age 76, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Clara Belle "Baby" Zeringue Matherne; one son, John P. Matherne; four daughters, Lucia M. Champagne and husband, Clyde, Gwen M. Hitt and husband, Craig, Lisa M. Falgout and husband, Michael, and Pamela M. Rodrigue and husband, Ricky; eight grandchildren, Eric Champagne, Ashley Pitre, Claire Ourso, Wesley Hitt, Rachelle Bilbo, Trisha Falgout, Joshua Falgout and Regan Rodrigue; and four great-grandchildren, Brennan Falgout, Jake Murphy Champagne, Makenzi Pitre and Sophia Ourso
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix Matherne Sr. and Adele Hebert Matherne; one son, Sidney P. Matherne Jr.; three brothers, Felix Matherne Jr., Antoinne Matherne and Johnny P. Matherne; and six sisters, Adele LeBouef, Adelina Perez, Adelhia Plaisance, Mathilde Daigle, Evelyn Theriot and Adelise LeBouef
• died after a seven-month battle with a chronic ear infection, surrounded by his devoted wife, his five children, his sons-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; devoted family man who enjoyed riding his tractor, gardening, bingo and cruising throughout the community in his new car; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Pamela A. Boudreaux Montano

• age 46, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died at 7:31 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by her husband, Antonio Montano; her mother, Linda Falgoust Boudreaux; one brother, Keith Boudreaux; three sisters, Angela B. Lagarde, Paula B. Sedotal and Darla J. Talbot; and her grandparents, Thelma Boudreaux and Nazaire Falgoust
• preceded in death by her father, Carrol Boudreaux; and her grandparents, Marianne Falgoust and Paul Boudreaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Coleman Small

• age 53, a native of Houma and resident of Belle Rose, died at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville Sunday, May 11, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Edwellville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Yolanda Myles of Belle Rose; three daughters, Latoya M. Joseph and husband, Ronnie, and Marquita and Rashida Miles, all of Belle Rose; three sisters, Genevia Livas and husband, Milton, Daisy Celestine and husband, Irvin, and Denise Riley and husband, Henry, all of Houma; two brothers, Webster Adams and Paul Steele and wife, Elizabeth, of Houma; seven brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law; two grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Louise Steele and Charles Small; and one brother, Randolph Steele
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

 

May 17, 2008

Henry Adams Jr.

• age 59, a native and resident of Schriever, died Saturday, May 10, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service today at the funeral home, with burial in Crescent Farm Cemetery
• survived by his aunts, Clara Nickerson and Sarah Jones of Schriever, Earline Jones of Gray and Annette Celestin of Raceland; and his uncles, Lionel Jones Sr. of Gray, Thomas Williams of Schriever and Alex Adams of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Adams Sr. and Ethel Mae Jones Adams; and his grandparents, Charley Jones Sr., Eliza Jones, Rubin Adams and Maggie Adams
• enjoyed sports
• Community Funeral Home

Mary Rebekah "Becky" Bagala Ahlf

• age 36, a native of Galliano and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; services today at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Sacred Heart Mausoleum
• survived by her husband, John H. Ahlf II; her mother, June L. Bagala; one son, Samuel Paul Ahlf; one brother, Reggie P. Bagala; and her grandmother, Felicia Layus
• preceded in death by her father, Charles Gene Bagala; and her grandparents, Joseph and Mabel Malone Bagala and Earl John Layus
• member of Coteau Baptist Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Fannie Mae Davis

• age 70, a native of Raceland and resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by seven sons, Louis Davis Jr. and wife, Wanda, Johnel Davis and wife, Lorraine, of Larose, Spencer Davis and Dennis Davis of Baton Rouge, Leonard Davis, Kevin Davis and Bryant Davis of Oklahoma City; five daughters, Josephine R. Davis, Carla Davis, Connie Davis and Cynthia Davis of Baton Rouge and Claudette Davis Attaway of Pittsburg, Texas; two brothers, Willie Robertson of Raceland and Wesley Robertson III of River Ridge; three sisters, Bertha Mae Cooper of Houma, Virginia Lawson of Thibodaux and Alberta Roberston of Jackson; 37 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis Davis Sr.; her parents, Wesley Jr. and Louise Robertson; one daughter, Mary Ann Davis Coleman; two brothers, Edward G. Harris Robertson and Felton Davis Robertson; her grandparents, Wesley Robertson Sr. and Harriet Gale; eight grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Brian James Foret

• age 53, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Phyllis Doucet Foret; his mother, Elizabeth Pruett; one son, Damian "Bink" Foret and wife, April; one daughter, Michelle Foret LeBlanc and husband, John; one brother, Keith Foret and wife, Mary; one sister, Cathy Gisclair and husband, Curtis; and five grandchildren, Brooke, Troy, Peyton, Isabella and Paul
• preceded in death by his father, Leo Foret Jr.
• employed by the Apache Corp for 37 years; loved his family, hunting, fishing and catching and eating crabs
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eddie Charles Wallace

• age 46, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008
• funeral service today at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church, with burial in the New Zion Baptist Church cemetery
• survived by his companion, Theresa Ross; two sons, Dewitt Williams and Freontae Ross; two daughters, Zakiya and Totyana Ross; four brothers, Oliver Poindexter, Willie Morgan, Freddie Morgan Jr. and Darryl Matthews; and 10 sisters, Beryl Adams, Faye Williams, Patricia Morgan, Kathleen Calloway, Freddie Mae Mitchell, Janette Brown, Maxine Dillard, Elaine Carter, Joyce Lane and Barbara Brown
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Morgan Sr. and Zilda Wallace; and his grandparents, Anita Wallace, the Rev. A.J. Arceneaux, Leonard Morgan and Rosie M. Miller
• laborer with Submar Inc. and was Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

 

May 18, 2008

Gregory Michael Bischof

• age 58, a native of New Orleans and resident of Hobe Sound, Fla., died Friday, May 9, 2008
• memorial service Tuesday at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic church in New Orleans
• survived by his wife, Elizabeth Daigle Bischof; one son, Jonathan Michael Bischof and wife, Jamie, and their two children, Ethan and Alyssa; his mother, Myrtle Mary Sievers Bischof; one brother, Glenn and wife, Silissa; one sister, Cecilia Merritt and husband, George Edward Merritt Jr., and their six children, George Edward III, Frances, Patrick, Christopher, Samuel, and Veronica; his sister-in-law, Lynda Toups, and her children, George Narcisse Bischof III and wife, Kelly, and their children, Emma and Addie and Jennifer Bischof Walker and husband, Paul, and their children, Reese and Rowan
• preceded in death by his father, George Narcisse Bischof Sr.; and one brother, George Narcisse Bischof Jr.
• graduate of Cor Jesu High School and the University of Southwestern Louisiana School of Architecture; senior vice-president of CR Klewin Southeast, West Palm Beach, Fla.
• Aycock Funeral Home in Stewart, Fla.

Ronald J. Dubois Sr.

• age 61, a native of Caushatta and a resident of Houma, died Friday, May 16, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at the Falgout Funeral Home chapel; funeral services Monday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marcille "Marcie" Shaver Dubois; three sons, Jay Jr. and wife, Coni, Chris Dubois and wife, Stacy, and Brian Howe and wife, Kim; one daughter, Cherisa Dubois; three brothers, Ernest, Don and Dan Dubois; six sisters, Mary Lee Hughes, Diane Dubois, Joyce Ann Free, Dottie Lou Bedford Beverly, Jo Prince and Jan Jordan; six grandchildren, Alexis, Kiana, Kendra, Kaydence, Gavin and Chris Dubois Sr.; and three step-grandchildren, Kasey, Kayla and Bobbie Campbell
• preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Margaret McMillan Dubois
• Marine and a veteran of the Vietnam War
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Una Boquet Jaccuzzo

• age 82, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, died at 5:20 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma 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 one son, Robert Jaccuzzo and wife, Linda; three daughters, Paula Bourque and husband, David, Nancy Trahan and Karla Halpern and husband, Paul; one brother, Alvin Boquet; six grandchildren, Lyndee, Alison, Travis, Nathan, Adam and Taylor; and four great-grandhildren, Justin, Tyler, Brenden and Jordan
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam S. Jaccuzzo Jr.; her parents, Adam and Fabiola Deroche Boquet; one son, Sam "Sammy" Jaccuzzo III; one daughter, Faye Jaccuzzo; ten brothers, Harry, J.P., David, Bill, Gustave, Edgar, Albert, Magnus, Norris and C.P.; and seven sisters, Dolly Richard, Iris Blanchard, Lucille LeCompte, Lona Duplantis, Clara Uhlich, Lorine Walker and Lucina Fournier
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Ray Joseph Samanie

• age 68, a native of Gray and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanne Dupre Samanie of Gray; two sons, Barry Samanie Sr. and wife, Lisa, of Schriever, and Glenn Samanie and wife, Mona, of Bayou Black; two daughters, Donna Breaux and husband, Peter, and Lisa Foret of Bayou Blue; one brother, Floyd Samanie of Houma; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ivy Paul Samanie Sr. and Angele Hebert Samanie; four brothers, Lionel Samanie, Ivy Samanie Jr., Julius Samanie and Emile "Bill" Samanie; three sisters, Hilda Carroll, Vivian Breaux and Cleon Morgan; and one grandson, Barry "B.J." Samanie Jr.
• retired service supervisor with Schlumberger Well Services for 26 years, and an usher with St. Louis Catholic Church; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Malvina White Collins

• age 91, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:52 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Emile Collins Jr. and wife, Stephanie; two daughters, Emelda Trahan and husband, John Jr., and Mary Lynn Poole and husband, Gary; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Emile Collins Sr.; her parents, Joe Sr. and Octavia Lapeyrouse White; one daughter, Evelina "Evelyn" Thibodaux; five brothers, Nicholas, Dennis, Linton Sr., Clancy, and Joe Jr. White; and five sisters, Louise White, Loisy White, Millie Portier, Velina Blanchard and Leve Martin Gautreaux
• Samart Funeral Home

 

May 19, 2008

Don "Disco" Jones

• age 53, a native and resident of Bertrandville, died Thursday, May 15, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Lionel Jones of Napoleonville; four sisters, Adrian and Harold Whittaker of Plattenville, Sonya and Darnell Johnson of Donaldsonville, Marlene and Robert Chandler of New Orleans, and Brenda Robinson of Texas; three brothers, Terry and wife, Paulleth, of Texas, Tyrone Jones and James Jones of Napoleonville; five grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Eunice Jones; one brothers, Ernest Jones Jr.; and three sisters, Lois, Jacqueline and Andria
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Elsie S. Hargis

• age 79, a native of Valentine and resident of Lockport, died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by her husband, Ralph V. Hargis; one son, Veron Hargis; three daughters, Lynn H. Vidrine, Alma H. Moore and Claire Hargis; one sister, Clara Chauvin; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Allison and Erica Hargis, Chad Vidrine, Melissa Ferachi and Ashley and Amy Moore; and three great-grandchildren, Grace and Allie Vidrine and Jackson Ferachi
• preceded in death by her parents, Elves Savoie and Lena Blanchard Savoie
• retired from teaching at Lockport Junior High School after 22 years; also was a Sunday school teacher at and a member of Community Bible Church in Cut Off
• Falgout Funeral Home

Edwise L. Theriot

• age 97, a native of Bowie and resident of Raceland, died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Donald J. Theriot and wife, Clara; one sister, Helen Daigle; three grandchildren, Jeff Theriot and wife, Wendy, Annette Blanchard and husband, Victor, and Donnell DeSandro; and seven great-grandchildren, Justin, Brady and Lauren Theriot, Claire Blanchard, Collin, Devin and Carly DeSandro
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Theriot; her parents, Wallace Landry and Alcida Autin Landry; five brothers, Onesipe, Paul, Clifton, Whitley and Leon Landry; and seven sisters, Wilda Plaisance, Annette Arabie, Winnie DeGruise, Edith Plaisance, Odette Landry, Leona Pierce and Earline Mire
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ja’londa Tillman

• infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• graveside service Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her mother, Yolanda Tillman; her father, John Gage Jr. of Thibodaux; three sisters, KeShanta, Johnasia and Ja’nya Tillman, all of Thibodaux, and her grandparents, Audrey T. Wright, Walter Wright and Joyce Gage, all of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her grandparents, John Gage Sr. and Gertrude Tillman
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

 

May 20, 2008

Inez Markley Busby

• age 70, a native of Rolfe, Iowa, and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008
• memorial service Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church
• survived by her husband, Jim Busby of Houma; two sons, John Busby and wife, Debbie, of Houston, and Shannon Michael Busby and wife, Michelle, of Houston; one brother, Glenn Markley of Maryland; and three grandchildren, Joshua Busby, Nicole Busby and Nickolas Busby
• preceded in death by her parents, Harlen Markley and Margueritte Diedrich Markley
• worked for Terrebonne Parish School Board as a counselor at Oaklawn and a special education teacher at Acadian for 36 years; earned her master’s degree +30 at Nicholls State University and was a member of the Eastern Star of the A.W. Conley Chapter 117 for 36 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alvin J. "Doo" Carter

• age 29, a native and resident of Klotzville, died at Assumption Community Hospital, Wednesday, May 14, 2008
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Sarita Carter of Klotzville and David Brown of Florida; his stepfather, Edward Frazier of Klotzville; three sons, Aryian and Alvin Carter Jr. of Donaldsonville and Kelin Williams of Belle Rose; one daughter, Celyese Daggs of Donaldsonville; three brothers, Dontracy and Kasey Carter of Klotzville and Dedrich Landry of White Castle; two sisters, Corissa and Demasha Brown of Florida; his grandmother, Geraldine Carter of Klotzville; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Walter Carter
• construction worker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Carolyn Callais Griffin

• age 67, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Sunday, May 18, 2008
• funeral service today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Weber Callais; three sons, Dean Blanchard and wife, Jodie, Greg Blanchard Sr. and wife, Janice, and Brad Blanchard; two sisters, Emma Callais and Mary Guidry; six grandchildren, Kimberly, Katie, Megan, Hannah, Jean and Greg "Buddy" Blanchard Jr.; and one great-grandchild, Carter
• preceded in death by her mother, Estelle Callais
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Judy N. Mounts

• age 63, of Summit, Miss., died at her home Tuesday, May 13, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Riverwood Family Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Miss.; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by two sons, David Mounts and Paul Mounts; four daughters, Lisa Price, Dana Quirk, Terry Mounts and Jennifer Mounts; one brother, Vincent Naquin; one sister, Diane Small; and nine grandchildren, Kristen Mounts, Christopher Mounts, Matthew Mounts, Dustin Price, Trevor Price, Dylan Price, Alexander Mounts, Andon Mounts and Dominic Quirk
• preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Mounts; her parent, Harry Naquin and Bertha Fanguy Naquin; and one sister, Joyce Chauvin
• domestic engineer
• Riverwood Family Funeral Service

Lillian Bourgeois Myers

• age 89, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008
• memorial mass today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever
• survived by one brother, Lester Bourgeois of Schriever; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Martin Myers; her parents, Julia T. and Valry J. Bourgeois; two sisters, Julia Carver and Isloise Bienvenu; and four brothers, Valry Jr., Lawrence "Captain", Clarence "Jake" and Harold Bourgeois
• U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired from school teaching with 25 years in Iberia and Terrebonne Parishes
• donated her body to Louisiana State University Medical School for science and research

Bruce A. Richard

• age 58, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, May 19, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Elaine Richard; his mother, Joyceline Richard of Labadieville; two sons, Heath "Winkle" Richard and wife, Amy, of Paulina, and Jarrod "Pop Tart" Richard; one daughter, Tonya "Tuttie" Richard; one sister, Sonja Berthelot of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren, Bailey Richard and Harley Richard
• preceded in death by his father, Clay "Pat" Richard and one son, Bart "Tont" Richard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Alvin Anthony Scott Sr.

• age 87, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gertrude Kieff Scott of Houma; one son, Alvin Scott Jr. and wife, Janice, of Houma; three daughters, Enola Fanguy and husband, Adam, Verna Layne and husband, Steve, of Houma, and Alisa Frederick and husband, Jonah, of Schriever; two brothers, Essie Scott and Floyd Scott of Houma; one sister, Norma Bourgeois of Houma; 10 grandchildren, Earnie Scott, Jamie Scott, Yancy Bourg, Dodie Scott, Shana Phillips, Hope LeBouef, Holly Trosclair, Stephen Fanguy, Victoria Layne and Adrianna Frederick; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Scott and Angelique Darcey Scott; three brothers, Harry Scott Sr., Irvin Scott and Carroll Scott; and one sister, Pearl Stoufflet
• retired carpenter and fisherman, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 21, 2008

Edna Besson

• age 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Janet Cortez and husband, Aaron "Chip" Cortez; one brother, Morris Boudreaux; one sister, Aida Naquin; and one grandchild, Stacey Cortez
• preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Besson; her parents, Frozin and Aglae Boudreaux; three brothers, Emile Boudreaux, Junius Boudreaux and Clarence Boudreaux; and one sister, Earline Peltier
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Inez Markley Busby

• age 70, a native of Rolfe, Iowa, and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008
• memorial service Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church
• survived by her husband, Jim Busby of Houma; two sons, John Busby and wife, Debbie, of Houston, and Shannon Michael Busby and wife, Michelle, of Houston; one brother, Glenn Markley of Maryland; and three grandchildren, Joshua Busby, Nicole Busby and Nickolas Busby
• preceded in death by her mother, Margueritte Diedrich Markley
• worked for Terrebonne Parish School Board as a counselor at Oaklawn and a special education teacher at Acadian for 36 years; earned her master’s degree +30 at Nicholls State University and was a member of the Eastern Star of the A.W. Conley Chapter 117 for 36 years
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sallie Ann Carney

• age 51, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Gray, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Kirby Joseph and Emily J. Boudreaux; one son, Corey Maronge and companion, Nicolle Wiese; one brother, Bernard Lee Manuel and wife, Doris; one sister, Shonda Cormier and husband, Brandon; one granddaughter, Trinity Silenee Green; her nieces, Paige and Mersadies Viteaux and Sabrina Manuel; one great-nephew, Lucas Manuel; and one step-granddaughter
• preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Hayes and Marie Boudreaux; her maternal grandparents, Bernard Lafitte and Armenia Whitehead; and her step-grandfather, Curtis Ned Whitehead
• enjoyed riding motorcycles and community activity consisted of poker runs
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gilbert John Cheramie

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow, died Monday, May 19, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; military service Thursday at the church; mass Thursday at the church
• survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce Thomas Cheramie; one brother, Albert Cheramie; one sister, Norma Guilbeau; one daughter, Linda Raphael; one son, Brian Cheramie; and four grandchildren, Celeste Peiffer, Ron Paul, Erika and Mickey Cheramie
• preceded in death by his parent, Cecelia Chouest and Philocies Cheramie
• eldest of three children; after graduation from Golden Meadow High School, he married the former Joyce Thomas
• U.S. Army in World War II; after serving for three years in the European Theater, he received an honorable discharge
• upon returning home from the war, he and his father became partners in a general merchandise store, known as "P & G Cheramie Store"; a few years later, he decided to diversify by converting his general store into an "Auto Lec Hardware"
• in 1955, having established a business background and wanting to expand his opportunities, he ventured into the fairly new oil-and-gas industry by beginning to build and rent vessels which were used to transport supplies, personnel and equipment to offshore oil companies; this initial company evolved into "Gilbert Cheramie Boats Inc."; it grew to become one of the largest utility and mini-supply boat companies in the Gulf of Mexico
• in 1960, he was successful in winning a seat on the Board of Aldermen for the town of Golden Meadow, where he served four years as Alderman and Mayor Pro Tem; he decided to seek the office of mayor in 1964; became the third mayor of Golden Meadow; strongly influenced projects such as building the Oak Ridge Community Park, the construction of sidewalks in the town, building a new Golden Meadow Bridge, improvement of town drainage and creating plans to construct the present hurricane-protection levee
• member of the Lafourche Recreation District, a past president of the Golden Meadow Rotary Club (with 18 years perfect attendance and awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award), and a Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150 (received an outstanding Knight award); being very active in the Golden Meadow Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, he was an honorary lifetime member; also a member of the American Legion Delvin Adams Post No. 315 and the Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Ronald J. Dubois Sr.

• age 61, a native of Caushatta and a resident of Houma, died Friday, May 16, 2008
• funeral service Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marcille "Marcie" Shaver Dubois; three sons, Jay Jr. and wife, Coni, Chris Dubois and wife, Stacy, and Brian Howe and wife, Kim; one daughter, Cherisha Dubois; three brothers, Ernest, Don and Dan Dubois; six sisters, Mary Lee Hughes, Diane Dubois, Joyce Ann Free, Dottie Lou Bedford Beverly, Jo Prince and Jan Jordan; six grandchildren, Alexis, Kiana, Kendra, Kaydence, Gavin and Chris Dubois Jr.; and three step-grandchildren, Kasey, Kayla and Bobbie Campbell
• preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Margaret McMillan Dubois
• Marine and a veteran of the Vietnam War
• Falgout Funeral Home of Houma

Theresa Domangue Dupre

• age 66, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:14 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Russell Dupre Jr. and wife, Rhonda, and Keith Dupre and wife, Deborah; one daughter, Mary Leaycraft and husband, Lloyd; one brother, Elgin Domangue; eight grandchildren, Joshua Dupre and wife, Wendy, Lauren Dupre, Dustin, Brittany and Ashley Leaycraft, Paul, Trina and Kyle Dupre; and three great-grandchildren, Andrew, Austin and Andre
• preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Stella LeBouef Domangue; two brothers, Peter and Roy Domangue; and two sisters, Shirley Dupre and Miriam Blanchard
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Frank H. "Pancho" Ernst Jr.

• age 79, a native of McFadden Ranch, Texas, and resident of Luling, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Smart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy W. Ernst; one son, Kevin Ernst and wife, Missy; two daughters, Darla E. McBroom and husband, Randy, and Dana E. Hull and husband, George; one sister, Dorthy Williams; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank H. Sr. and Grace G. Ernst; one son, Orion Ernst; and one sister, Elouise Stanzel
• U.S. Marine Corp, a U.S. Army World War II and Korean Wars veteran; retired from Union Carbide and Times Picayune; enjoyed woodworking and yardwork
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland

Elizabeth Rose Seibert Evans

• age 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8:38 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 58 years, Edward Leroy Evans Sr. of Houma; one son, Edward Leroy Evans Jr. and wife, Karen Lori, of Mooresville, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Jordan Evans and Cameron Evans
• preceded in death by her parents, Clifford Seibert and Willamena Reynolds Seibert
• retired administrative secretary for Vandebilt Catholic High, and teacher/administer for Holy Rosary School; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Regina McGraw Riché

• age 46, a native of McMinnville, Tenn., and resident of Houma, died at West Jefferson Hospital after a brief illness at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home with a memorial service
• survived by her husband, Hoyt Riche’ of Houma; one son, Terrence Raper of Oregon, Ill.; one stepson, James Ray Riche’ of Houma; one brother, Gary Youngblood of West Palm Beach, Fla.; three sisters, Wanda Lorance and husband, Roy, of Manchester, Tenn., Jenny Milligan and husband, John, and Genia Stiles of McMinnville; seven nieces, all of Tennessee; and five nephews, all of Tennessee
• preceded in death by her father, Leonard Youngblood; her mother, Juanita Youngblood; her stepmother, Sue Youngblood; and one brother-in-law, Anthony Stiles
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gordon Gray Wendell Jr.

• age 61, a native of Shreveport, a former resident of Houma and resident of Paris, Texas, died following a prolonged illness Tuesday, May 20, 2008
• private graveside services today at Evergreen Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Christy Wendell of Paris; one son, Grayson Wendell of Dallas; his parents, Gordon and Betty Wendell; and one brother, Jim Wendell
• preceded in death by one daughter, Marylee Grayce Wendell; and one brother, Jay Wendell

 

May 22, 2008

Allen Joseph Belanger

• age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie LeCompte Belanger of Houma; one son, Marvin Belanger and wife, Kim; one daughter, Mary Anne B. Hipp and husband, Donovan; one brother, Hubert F. Belanger and wife, Theresa; one sister, Sarah Belanger Eschete; four granddaughters, Amy Hipp Nolan and husband, Martin, Kathryn Belanger Larose and husband, Brian, Anne Belanger and Allison Belanger; two great-grandchildren, Abigail Nolan and Zoe Nolan; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Hubert N. Belanger and Maude Eschete Belanger; three brothers, Gayden Belanger, P. Hewitt Belanger and Morris Belanger; and one sister, Mary Belanger Duet
• retired with Lapeyrouse Auto Parts and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Isaac Brown Sr.

• age 77, a native of Schriever and resident of Gray, died Sunday, May 18, 2008
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rose Mary Street Brown; three sons, Isaac Brown Jr. and wife, Mary, of Monroe, and Leonard and Michael Brown of Gray; two daughters, Belinda Brown of Gray and Dr. Christy Brown of Lafayette; one brother, James Brown Jr. and wife, Laura, of Schriever; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. James Brown Sr. and Alma Prevost Brown; one daughter, Cassandra K. Brown Lomax; two brothers, the Rev. Junius Brown Sr. and Joseph Brown Sr.; two sisters, Ruth Livas and Rebecca Brown; and his grandparents, Joseph and Izona M. Brown and Frank and Rosie T. Prevost
• member of New Magnolia Church in Schriever and was Baptist; U.S. Army veteran who served in the Korean War, and he was a member of the Terrebonne Chapter of the NAACP; construction worker and employed for many years by Quality Chevrolet
• Community Funeral Home

Craig James Gilmore

• age 58, a native of Franklin and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:44 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Jerrel W. Gilmore Sr. and Laura Smith Gilmore; two sons, Scott Gilmore and wife, Naomi, and Jared Gilmore and companion, Aimee Poche; one daughter, Kelly Fanguy and husband, Steven; two brothers, Robin Gilmore and wife, Kay, and Kevin Gilmore and wife, Nita; one sister, Karen Gilmore; and two grandchildren, Jordyn Lena and Johnny Mahler
• preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Mahler Gilmore; and one brother, Jerrel W. Gilmore Jr.
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mildred Coupel Hebert

• age 84, a resident of Labadieville, died at 8:11 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Eno J. Hebert; two daughters, Shirley H. Thibodeaux and husband, Joseph, and Brenda H. Boudreaux and husband, Guy; one brother, Allen Raymond Coupel; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Coupel and Rosalie Sauce Coupel; and five brothers, Douglas, Harry, Clifton, Alex and Howard
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Clarence Jackson

• age 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008
• visitation Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery
• survived by his first wife, Earline Taylor and companion, Brenda Scott, of Houma; two sons, Cecil Lewis and Bernell Jackson of Schriever; four daughters, Rose W. Short and husband, Milton, of Gibson, Rose Smith and husband, Allen, of Houma, Brenda J. Celestin and husband, Westley, of Gibson, and Elaine J. Varist and husband, Fery, of Marrero; one brother, Joseph Jackson of Schriever; one sister, Gloria Jackson of Schriever; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Nora L. Jackson; and his parents, Jeffery and Beatrice Jackson; World War II Army veteran and a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Joseph "Joe" Paul Labit

• age 59, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:24 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Gail Miguez Labit of Bayou Blue; three sons, David Labit and wife, Anna, of Gibson, Danny Labit and Darrell Labit of Bayou Blue; two daughters, Trudy Babin and husband, Tommy, of Schriever, Theresa Verdin and husband, Ryan, of Ocean Springs, Miss.; five brothers, Ralph Labit and wife, Dianne, of Bayou Blue, Roy Labit and wife, Elaine, of Arkansas, Francis Labit and wife, Olivia, Philip Labit and wife, Arlene, of Houma, and Larry Labit and wife, Patty, of Tennessee; one sister, Betty Labit Steele of Houma; eight grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Leon Paul Labit and Marie DuBois Labit Breaux; three brothers, Leon "Junior" Labit, Davis Labit and Johnny Labit; and one sister, Gloria Labit Gaston
• owner of Paradise D.J.’s and a U.S. Navy veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Barry Charles Landry

• age 66, died after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 21, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Friday at the church, with interment in White Castle Mausoleum
• survived by one daughter, Bridget Simoneaux and husband, Clay, of Napoleonville; two sisters, Elizabeth Bussa and husband, Casey, of Navarre, Fla., and Kitty Kessier and husband, Buckley, of White Castle; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Guillot Landry; and his parents, Charles A. and Geraldine Walker Landry
• schoolteacher with Lafourche Parish School Board
• Ourso Funeral Home

Louise Barrios Landry

• age 88, a native of Labadieville and resident of Salem, Va., died Monday, May 19, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one son, Jimmie Landry and wife, Robin; and two grandchildren, Louis Landry and Llewllyn Landry
• preceded in death by her husband, Adolph Landry; her parents, Adam Barrios and Amelie Lasseigne Barrios; four brothers; and four sisters
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Cathy Ann Loupe

• age 49, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008
• visitation Friday at Bethe Baptist Church in Bourg, with a memorial service.
• survived by two sons, Mark Loupe and wife, Lori, and Ronny Friloux; two daughters, Christy Friloux and April Friloux; one brother, Louis Loupe Jr.; two sisters, Linda Pitre and Ellen LeBlanc; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Carl Friloux; her parents, Louis J. Loupe Sr. and Elnora Adams Loupe; and one son, Tommy Friloux
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Randy "Buckwheat" J. Morvant

• age 47, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:54 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 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 fiancé, Martha Street; one daughter, Megan Morvant and fiancé, Ernest Derouen; one stepson, Joshua Firmature; one stepdaughter, Amanda Firmature and fiancé, William Jones; two brothers, Leroy Morvant Jr. and Jason Morvant; two sisters, Lisa M. Thibodeaux and Judy M. Eusea; two grandchildren, Justin Derouen and Breyana Jones; his pet dog, Droppy; and his pet cat, Q-Tipp
• preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Evelyn Durocher Morvant
• master woodwork and loved to cook for Mary; employed with Frost Lumber Company for 14 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ralph Joseph Pellegrin

• age 68, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2008
• visitation today and to service time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Grace Marie Lafont Pellegrin; two sons, Kevin Pellegrin and wife, Linda, and Peter Pellegrin and wife, Cindy; five brothers, Willman Jr., Lee, Steve, Johnny and Jimmy Pellegrin; four sisters, Margie, Pearly, Barbara and Tina; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willman and Thelma Chauvin Pellegrin; and two brothers, Terry and Paul
• member of the Knights of Columbus St. Francis de Sales Council and Civitan of Houma; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Falgout Funeral Home

Beulah Chouest Peterson

• age 89, of Clermont Harbor, Miss., died following a brief illness, Sunday, May 18, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Clermont; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Lakeshore Cemetery in Lakeshore, Miss.
• survived by one brother, Edison Chouest; one daughter, Joy Peterson; one son, Frank Peterson Jr.; three grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Lolita Chouest; and her husband, Frank Peterson
• Edmond Fahey Funeral Home

Mildred Marie Authement Shadduck

• age 83, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 5:05 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Perry Rhodes and wife, Carrie, of Houma, and Danny Rhodes and wife, Glenda, of Jonesboro; two daughters, Paula Corne and husband, Louis Sr., of Lafayette, and Peggy Porche of Houma; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Marcelle Authement and Henrietta Chaisson Authement; one daugher, Irma Rhodes; one son-in-law, James Porche; seven brothers, Wilfred, Wilson, Jackson, George, Isreal, Jimmy and Harry Authement; and four sisters, Lena Pitre, Adele Cantrell, Hazel Pitre and Edna Price
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 23, 2008

Beverly J. "Lil Bev" Buggage

• age 63, a native and resident of Bertrandville, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at River Parishes Hospital in LaPlace
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Leonard Buggage Sr.; two daughters, Renette B. Borne and husband, Brad, and Markell B. Sumpter; two sons, Leonard Buggage Jr. and wife, Stacy, and Damian Buggage and wife, Alicia; three sisters, Mary Patterson, Almatine Blame and Chrystal Dennis and husband, Donald; two brothers, George Johnson and wife, Barbara, and Benedict Johnson; her mother-in-law Pernella Buggage; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Leona and Chester Johnson Sr.; one son, Timothy Buggage; two sisters, Aurelia J. Lee and Laverne J. Dennis; and four brothers, Bernard, Raymond, Chester and Herman Johnson
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Rose Mary Gilton

• age 66, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, May 17, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Bryant Gilton and wife, Penelope, of Thibodaux; one brother, the Rev. David Gilton, and wife, Fernette, of Thibodaux; eight sisters, Irene Wade, Barbara Rainey, Emily Gilton, Donna Brown and husband, the Rev. Eugene Brown, and Helen Moton of Napoleonville, and Mary Bell, Alma Mills and Robin Gilton of Labadieville; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. Harry Gilton and Fannie Gilton; two sisters, Patricia Moore and Robinette Gilton; and her grandparents, Johnny Gilton, Maggie Gilton and Emily Moton
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Freddie "Red-O" Griffin

• age 93, a native of Paradis and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church with burial in the Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by four daughters, Sarah Hollie and husband, Kernan, Marlene Barrio, Ella Bea Hawkins of Thibodaux and Maxine Smith and husband, Elton, of Raceland; four sons, the Rev. Lionel Griffin and wife, Irma, Larry Griffin, Alexander Griffin and Earl Griffin, all of Thibodaux; one sister, Bertha Zardis of New Orleans; 22 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and George Griffin Sr.; one son, Freddie Griffin Jr.; one sister, Olevia Smith; four brothers, Henry Williams, Ennis Griffin, Taylor Johnson and George Griffin Jr.; and one granddaughter, Tammy Tolbert
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church; retired truck driver from Robichaux Lumber
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Debra "Debbie" Hallum Sanchez

• age 52, a native of Lompoc, Calif., and a resident of Gray, died at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma and to funeral time Saturday at the chapel; religious service Saturday at the chapel with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Stephen "Steve" Sanchez; her mother, Irma Leger Bergeron; her stepfather, Charles Bergeron; one son, Rusty Lee Sanchez; two brothers, Charles and Alford Hallum; and one sister, Jennifer Naquin
• preceded in death by her father, Thurman Hallum
• parishioner of St. Bridget’s Church and a member of Southern Cruisers Riding Club; taught in the Lafourche Parish school system for 13 years
• Falgout Funeral Home

Samuel Maurice Stegall

• age 71, a native of Ft. Worth, Texas, and resident of Raceland, died at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008 at home with his family and friends by his side after a yearlong fight against cancer
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the chapel with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by his wife, Linda Martin Stegall; two sons, Samuel C. Stegall and wife, Cathy, and Scotty M. Stegall and wife, Christy; two daughters, Tammie Jo Stegall and friend, Janey Lochlear, and Rebecca S. Luke and husband, Kade; two sisters, Dorothy Henry and Doris Daigle; and one sister-in-law, Annalee M. Raffray and husband, Dudley Sr.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Stegall; and one brother, Fred Stegall
• self-employed electrician and owner of Sam’s Electric. He enjoyed being with family and friends, and his pride and joy was his horse, "Lady Buttons"; member of Thibodaux Family Church
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Chaddrick Anthony Taylor Jr.

• infant, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008
• graveside service Monday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by his parents, Chaddrick Taylor Sr. and Heidi J. Cheramie; his grandparents, Susan G. Cheramie, Bernadette Taylor and Michael Johnson; and his greatgrandparents, Charles and Mary Ann Griffin and James and Irma Cheramie
• preceded in death by her grandfather Chris Cheramie
• Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano

Carol Ann Trosclair

• age 48, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died Monday, May 19, 2008.
• Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Waterproof. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
• She is survived by her husband, John Trosclair III of Gibson; her mother-in-law, Ira Lee Brown of Houma; two step-daughters, Rene Veal of Houma and Tabitha Matthews of Gibson; three brothers, Lionel Thomas and wife, Gina, of Houma, Bruce Thomas of Las Vegas and Wayne Thomas of Gibson; and three sisters, Carmen Jacobs and husband, Jimmy, of Houma, Sharon LaGarde of Baton Rouge and Crissie Ray and husband, James, of Gibson.
• She was preceded in death by her parents, Lionel and Dorothy Watson Thomas; and her father-in-law, John Trosclair II.
• She was Baptist.
• Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

May 24, 2008

Leo Barrilleaux Jr.

• age 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, May 22, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Donald Barrilleaux and wife, Peggy, and Norris Barrilleaux and wife, Marie; one daughter, Evelyn Barrilleaux Pitre and husband, Merton; three sisters, Marie Hernandez, Annie Robichaux and JoAnn Plaisance; nine grandchildren, Cindy Sonier and husband, Ronald, Lisa Martinez and husband, Lenny, Kristy Murillo and husband, Christian, Kim Pitre, Gwen Pitre, Amy Pitre, Donald Barrilleaux Jr. and wife, Erin, Ronald Barrilleaux and wife, Jody, and Chad Barrilleaux; and eight great-grandchildren, Lauren Martinez, Lindsey Martinez, Chase Sonier, Baili Sonier, Kaleigh Barrilleaux, Kamryn Barrilleaux, Owen Murillo and Sydni Barrilleaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Elma Guillot Barrilleaux; his parents, Leo Barrilleaux Sr. and Marie Leonard Barrilleaux; two brothers, Jessie and Arthur Barrilleaux; and two sisters, Yvonne Rodriguez and Melanie Arcement
• employed by Southdown Sugars as a field manager for the majority of his working career; also worked for the City of Thibodaux, St. Philomena Church, and was an usher at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral
• Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux

Mabel Landry Blanchard

• age 94, a native of Plattenville and resident of Napoleonville, died 12:50 a.m. Friday May 23, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Ronald Blanchard and wife, Carolyn, Lloyd Blanchard Jr. and Henry Blanchard and wife, Marguerite; two daughters, Loretta Lagrange and husband, Bobby, and Virginia Lively and husband, David; 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Blanchard Sr.; her parents, Henry Landry and Clemence Caballero Landry; one daughter-in-law, Ramona Blanchard; five brothers, Clarence, Gilbert, Leonard, Richard and Jimmy Landry; seven sisters, Lucy Himel, Hilda Landry, Linda Dugas, Ella Melancon, Rita Orren, Anna Mae Berniard and Terry Clement; and one grandchild
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Lucas Joseph Hebert Sr.

• age 71, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died Friday May 23, 2008
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; mass Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his longtime companion, Sylvia Matherne; his former wife, Juanita Kraemer Hebert; five daughters, Jacinta Hebert, Anita H. Rios, Lucinda H. Buquet, Lucy H. Merritt and Annabel H. Kinard; two sons, Lucius Hebert Jr. and Allen Hebert; three stepsons, Allen "Bubby" Callahan, Laywood "Danny" Callahan and David Callahan; three stepdaughters, Karen Morvant, Patti Waddle and Consuela Ashmore; eight brothers, Russell Hebert, Roosevelt "T-Boy" Hebert, Michael Hebert, Patrick Hebert, Emile Hebert, James "E.J." Hebert, Elie Hebert Jr., Gerald Hebert and Samuel "Sammy" Hebert; four sisters, Barbara Hebert Crothers, Lorita H. Henry, Judy Gautreaux and Maxine Wilcox; two godchildren, Kerry Loupe and Ariana Ashmore; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step grandchildren, and step great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by parents, Elie "Allie" Anthony Hebert Sr. and Bernice Picou Hebert; and two brothers, Louis Hebert and Kenneth Hebert
• Samart Funeral Home in Houma

Lloyd Fernand LeBlanc

• age 79, a native of Thibodaux, died at Dauterive Hospital in New Iberia on Wednesday, May 21, 2008
• visitation Sunday and Monday at the Pellerin Funeral Home in St. Martinsville; rosary recited Sunday at the funeral home; funeral service Monday at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church in St. Martinville, with burial at the St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Coteau Holmes
• survived by his loving wife, Eula Mayet LeBlanc; one daughter, Vickie Albert and husband, Curry; four grandchildren, Ryan, Derek, Megan and Jacob Albert, all of Coteau Holmes; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a grandfather, biologically, to four, but an "adopted grandfather" to many
• preceded in death by one son, David LeBlanc; his parents, Fernand and Louise LeFort LeBlanc; three brothers, Roy, Francis and Mervin LeBlanc; and three sisters, Margaret, Olive and Mildred LeBlanc
• affectionately known as "Doc" or "Pappa Lloyd," was born and raised at Lafourche Crossing in Thibodaux and attended and graduated from Thibodaux College, class of 1947; proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps, having honorably served his country in the Korean Conflict
• instrumental in starting the Victims of Violence Support Group; very active in his church parish, of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Coteau Holmes, serving on the Parish Council, as an usher and was a devout member of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. Martin de Tours
• recipient of the Bishop’s Service Award and was a member of the Marine Corp League and an Honorary Alumni of Catholic High School of New Iberia
• employed for more than 60 years as a bulldozer operator, LeBlanc was a self-taught master; mechanic, plumber, electrician and woodworker who taught many others his crafts
• Rev. Austin Leger, pastor of St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church, will officiate at the funeral mass and conduct the funeral service; readers were James LeBlanc and Eugene Trahan; grandchildren served as gift bearers
• pall bearers were Ryan, Derek, and Jacob Albert, Leroy Begnaud, Sr., Steve Fuselier Jr. and Byron Fuselier Sr.
• honorary pall bearers were Curry Albert, Charles A. Fuselier, Steve Fuselier Sr., Byron "B.J." Fuselier Jr., Daniel Fuselier, George Laviolette, Arnold Nelson, Lois Mayet, Benny Castille, Davis Dubroc, O’Neil "Sonny" Tyler, Wade Vincent, and Joseph Miller Sr.
• Pellerin Funeral Home of St. Martinville

Cameron "Buddy" Morvant Jr.

• age 68, a native of Labadieville and resident of Vacherie, died Thurday May 22, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gilda Lassere Morvant; one son, Kerry Morvant and wife, Mary; one daughter, Tanya Touchard; two brothers, Robert Morvant and wife, Dollie, and Jerald Morvant and wife, Maxine; two sisters, Mrs. Mike "Carol" Aucoin and Mrs. A.J. "Debra" Toney; and four grandchildren, Quinn Morvant, Morgan Elizabeth Morvant, Cam Falgoust and Dex Falgoust
• preceded in death by his parents, Cameron Morvant Sr. and Glory Clause Morvant; and one brother, Charles Morvant
• enjoyed fishing, trawling, gardening and farming; devoted his life to his family and was a sugar-cane farmer for 40 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Carol Ann Trosclair

• age 48, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died Monday, May 19, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Waterproof; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, John Trosclair III of Gibson; her mother-in-law, Ira Lee Brown of Houma; one daughter, Jamekia Trosclair of Gibson; two step-daughters, Rene Veal of Houma and Tabitha Matthews of Gibson; three brothers, Lionel Thomas and wife, Gina, of Houma, Bruce Thomas of Las Vegas and Wayne Thomas of Gibson; and three sisters, Carmen Jacobs and husband, Jimmy, of Houma, Sharon LaGarde of Baton Rouge

 

May 25, 2008

Thelma Robichaux Arcement

• age 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Raceland, died at 1:25 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one daughter, Gisele Adams and husband, Michael "Spec" Adams; one brother, Merlin Robichaux; one sister, Wilma DuBois; and two grandchildren, Amy Adams and Michael W. Adams
• preceded in death by her husband, Morgan Arcement Sr.; one son, Morgan Arcement Jr.; one daughter, Angela Allemand; and two brothers, Linus Robichaux and Harold Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s and belonged to the VFW and American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland

Joseph Duet

• age 82, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 60 years, Earline Williams Duet; two daughters, Paula D. Morgan and husband, V.J. Morgan, and Karen D. Samples and husband Mike Samples; four grandchildren, Curtis Morgan, Ian Schouest, Lee Samples and Aimee Nunnally and husband Clay; and three grandchildren, Parker Nunnally, Peyton Nunnally and Shae Schouest
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis L. Duet and Edna Adams Duet; one brother, Louis Duet Sr.; and two sisters, Rena Neck and Mabel Melancon
• parishioner at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church and a Marine Veteran of World War II; Knights of Columbus Council 9000, the Holy Name Society, Our Lady Helps Ministry and American Legion Post 259; retired employee of Exxon
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Joseph Duet

• age 82, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 60 years, Earline Williams Duet; two daughters, Paula D. Morgan and husband, V.J. Morgan, and Karen D. Samples and husband Mike Samples; four grandchildren, Curtis Morgan, Ian Schouest, Lee Samples and Aimee Nunnally and husband Clay; and three grandchildren, Parker Nunnally, Peyton Nunnally and Shae Schouest
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis L. Duet and Edna Adams Duet; one brother, Louis Duet Sr.; and two sisters, Rena Neck and Mabel Melancon
• parishioner at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church and a Marine Veteran of World War II. He was involved with the Knights of Columbus Council 9000, the Holy Name Society, Our Lady Helps Ministry and American Legion Post 259; retired employee of Exxon
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

James Arthur Hunt

• age 86, a native of Latimer County, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Osa Lula Bennett Hunt of Houma; two sons, James Ronald Hunt and wife, Brenda, and Bruce Loren Hunt and wife, Tammy, of Houma; two brothers, Warren Arthur Hunt and wife, Sadie, of Houston and Paul Hunt of Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Krista Savoie, Sean Chauvin, Meghan Whitten and Jaimee Bonvillain; and seven grandchildren, Kameron Savoie, Cort Chauvin, Ava Chauvin, Alexis Whitten, Taylor Bonvillain, Christopher Bonvillain Jr. and James Bonvillain
• preceded in death by his parents, James Arthur Hunt Sr. and Elizabeth Gallagher Hunt; and one sister, Bernise H. Cummings
• retired pumper and core analysis lab for Texaco; parishioner and deacon at Mulberry Baptist Church, a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, a past member and president of the Parent Teachers Association at Oaklawn, and advancement committee chairman of the Boy Scouts (Oil District); World War II U.S. Army veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma

Shauna Marie Rousse

• age 29, a native of Galveston, Texas, and resident of Galliano, died 1:12 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008
• visitation today and Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by her husband, Mark Phillip Rousse; her mother, Sue Lichenstein; three sons, Xavier Ledezma, Alexander Ledezma and Max Rousse; two daughters, Molly Malcolm and Layla Rousse; one brother, Terrance "Terry" Lee II and companion, Kristin Terrebonne; one godchild, Emma Jayne Lee; her mother and father-in-law, Trudy Rousse and Myron Rousse; her grandparents, Margaret Cheramie and Menton and Rose Rousse; one brother-in-law, Myles Rousse; and one nephew, Trason Danos
• preceded in death by her father, Terrance "Terry" Lee; one grandfather, Donald Lichenstein; and one brother, Wayne Lewing
• Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church; loved to shop, read and cook; also liked vacationing with Mark, watching Xavier ride his dirt bike, scrap-booking with Layla, and swinging on the porch with Max
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Marie Louise Rhodes Thibodeaux

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:08 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Merlin Thibodeaux of Houma; one son, Kevin A. Thibodeaux of Dulac; two daughters, Anita T. Granier and husband, Nolan, and Monica T. Boudreaux and husband, Mitch, of Houma; four grandchildren, Hannah Bourg, Sadie Bourg, Ashley Granier and Tessy Barlow; and one great-grandchild, Adriana Barlow
• preceded in death by her parents, Stewart Rhodes and Louise Buquet Rhodes
• parishioner and retired office manager at Holy Family Catholic Church; belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary for the Knights of Columbus No. 7722; former treasurer of the Holy Name Society and Eucharistic Minister, Pastoral Council
• Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma

Cleveland Verdin

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Dularge, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2008
• visitation Monday and to service time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Valerie Liner Verdin; one son, Terrill and wife, Monica Verdin; two daughters, Tericka and fiancé , Arvin Paul, and Tenicka and husband, Samuel Dobson; four brothers, John, Lawrence, Howard and Wesley Verdin; nine sisters, Leah Verdin, Lona Verdin and husband, Phillip, Josephine Scott and husband, Horace, Mona Liner and husband, Michael, Louise Lacobon, Lillian Verret, Melvina Lodrigue, Eva Cotton and Larina Ponino; and six grandchildren, Mia Verdin, Tyler and Allie Clophus, Alyssa, Bryce and Jasmin Dobson
• preceded in death by his parents, Evans Joseph and Marie Leah Billiot Verdin; four brothers, John E., Evans Jr., Pierre and Paul A. Verdin; and two sisters, Ella M. Verdin and Florence Trosclair
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mildred Soudelier Vito

• age 84, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 7:25 p.m. May 22, 2008
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Parish Center in Bourg; mass Tuesday at the St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Albert Viteaux and wife, Dolores, Carl Viteaux, David Viteaux and Ricky Viteaux of Bourg; five daughters, Azalie Viteaux of Bourg, Shirley Naquin of Montegut, Patsy Ledet of Montegut, Marlene Naquin and husband, Larry, of Bourg, and Carol LeCompte and husband, Derryl, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; four brothers, Darcy, Morris, Jeffrey and Russel Soudelier; four sisters, Edna Dubois, Margaret Rhodes, Patsy Bergeron and Emma Bergeron; 39 grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Vito; her parents, William and Agnes Ledet Soudelier; two sons, Clarence and Lawrence Vito; one daughter, Genevieve Vito; two brothers, James and Henry Soudelier; two sons-in-law, Raymond Brunet and Donald Naquin; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Vito; three grandsons, Clarence Vito Jr., Gerrieth Ledet and Wilfred Ledet; one granddaughter, Patricia Ledet Blanchard, three great-grandsons, Albert Barns Jr., Jonathan Matthew Egeler and Gage Ledet; and one great-granddaughter, Alexas Ledet
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg
• Samart Funeral Home in Houma

 

May 26, 2008

James Arthur Hunt Jr.

• age 86, a native of Latimer County, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Osa Lula Bennett Hunt of Houma; two sons, James Ronald Hunt and wife, Brenda, and Bruce Loren Hunt and wife, Tammy, of Houma; two brothers, Warren Arthur Hunt and wife, Sadie, of Houston and Paul Hunt of Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Krista Savoie, Sean Chauvin, Meghan Whitten and Jaimee Bonvillain; and seven grandchildren, Kameron Savoie, Cort Chauvin, Ava Chauvin, Alexis Whitten, Taylor Bonvillain, Christopher Bonvillain Jr. and James Bonvillain
• preceded in death by his parents, James Arthur Hunt Sr. and Elizabeth Gallagher Hunt; and one sister, Bernise H. Cummings
• retired pumper and core analysis lab for Texaco; parishioner and deacon at Mulberry Baptist Church, a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, a past member and president of the Parent Teachers Association at Oaklawn Junior High, and advancement committee chairman of the Boy Scouts (Oil District); World War II U.S. Army veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma

Jerrie Landry Morgan

• age 71, a native of Port Barre and a resident of Houma, died at 8:10 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2008
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and until funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Mark Brian Morgan and wife, Bernadine LeBlanc Morgan, of Gibson and Michael Sean Morgan and wife, Pauline Aucoin Morgan, of Indiana; one daughter, Merrille Catherine Morgan Carrerre, and husband, Jimmy Carrere, of Houston; two sisters, Alice Thomas Boudreaux and Judy Thomas Boudreaux, both of Berwick; six grandchildren, Anna Carrere, Courtney Carrere, Jimmy "Bob" Carrere, Heather Morgan, Caitlin Morgan and Sean Michael Morgan; two great-grandchildren, Maddie Vetra and Trevor Tackaberry
• preceded in death by her husband, Winn Brown Morgan; her parents, Alexander Ellis Landry Sr. and Bernadette Duplichen Landry; her brother, Alexander Ellis Landry Jr.; one sister, Bobbie Lee Landry Albares
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cameron "Buddy" Morvant Jr.

• age 68, a native of Labadieville and resident of Vacherie, died Thursday, May 22, 2008
• visitation to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gilda Lassere Morvant; one son, Kerry Morvant and wife, Mary; one daughter, Tanya Touchard; two brothers, Robert Morvant and wife, Dollie, and Jerald Morvant and wife, Maxine; two sisters, Mrs. Mike "Carol" Aucoin and Mrs. A.J. "Debra" Toney; and four grandchildren, Quinn Morvant, Morgan Elizabeth Morvant, Cam Falgoust and Dex Falgoust
• preceded in death by his parents, Cameron Morvant Sr. and Glory Clause Morvant; and one brother, Charles Morvant
• enjoyed fishing, trawling, gardening and farming; devoted his life to his family and was a sugar-cane farmer for 40 years
• Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Palmer Nix "P.N." Shavor

• age 88, a native of Phenix City, Ala., and a 50-year resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 23, 2008
• visitation until funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; Masonic memorial service Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Betty Lou Pitre Shavor; three sons, Michael Shavor of Donner, David Shaver of Abiquiu, N.M., and James Shavor of Baton Rouge; four daughters, Diana Shavor Martin of Zachary, Brenda Shavor Griffin and Linda Shavor, both of Thibodaux, and Mary Shavor Pino of Maurepas; 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Nell Shavor Kelly
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lillian Shavor of Phenix City, and his siblings, Dorothy Allen, Monroe Shavor and Mary Fannie Shavor
• welding fabrication superintendent for J. Ray McDermott and Brown & Root; raised seven children to success and retired at the age of 62; a 32nd degree mason, a shriner and a past master of the Walter I. Lanier Masonic Lodge 307 of Thibodaux and the Scottish Rite; member of the W.O.W. Lodge 369; veteran of World War II and received a special honorable discharge while working on experimental barges for the war as a welder in Portsmouth, Va.; also worked on the U.S.S. Alabama; a fullback on the last football team fielded by the U.S. Marine Corps in Quantico, Va., before World War II
• considered himself an "honorary Cajun"; passions included fishing, woodworking, singing, dancing, cooking, calligraphy, photography and entertaining; an active member of Calvary Baptist Church and The Calvary Boys gospel group

Mildred Soudelier Vito

• age 84, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the St. Ann Parish Center in Bourg; mass Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Alfred Viteaux and wife, Dolores, Carl Viteaux, David Viteaux and Ricky Viteaux of Bourg; five daughters, Azalie Viteaux of Bourg, Shirley Naquin of Montegut, Patsy Ledet of Montegut, Marlene Naquin and husband, Larry, of Bourg, and Carol LeCompte and husband, Derryl, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; four brothers, Darcy, Morris, Jeffrey and Russel Soudelier; four sisters, Edna Dubois, Margaret Rhodes, Patsy Bergeron and Emma Bergeron; 39 grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Vito; her parents, William and Agnes Ledet Soudelier; two sons, Clarence and Lawrence Vito; one daughter, Genevieve Vito; two brothers, James and Henry Soudelier; two sons-in-law, Raymond Brunet and Donald Naquin; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Vito; three grandsons, Clarence Vito Jr., Gerrieth Ledet and Wilfred Ledet Jr.; one granddaughter, Patricia Ledet Blanchard, three great-grandsons, Albert Barns Jr., Jonathan Matthew Egeler and Gage Ledet; and one great-granddaughter, Alexas Ledet
• parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg
• Samart Funeral Home in Houma

 

May 27, 2008

Roy Paul "Pip" Billiot

• age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2008
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Rita Billiot of Theriot; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Lester Paul Billiot and Felecia Lovell Gregoire Billiot; five brothers, Edward, Oville, Wilbert, Morris and Paul Gregoire; and three sisters, Louise Adams, Eva Billiot and Marie Cadiere
• parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dr. Charles "Chuck" Binford

• longtime resident of Houma died at Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center where, prior to retirement, he had served 25 years as staff pathologist, died Thursday, May 22, 2008
• memorial service Thursday at Mulberry Baptist Church on Bayou Black Drive in Houma
• survived by his wife, Joanne Fulton Binford of Houma; three daughters and their families, Lynette Pfund and husband, Christopher, sons, Calvin and Warren and daughter, Cordelia, of Beacon, N.Y.; Lizabeth Tedder and husband, Wayne, daughters, Sierra and Isabel of Tallahassee, Fla., and Lizette "Charlene" Thomson and husband, Robert, and daughter, Audrey, of Houston; one sister, M. Lynette Binford of Arlington, Va.; and cousins, Robert Harris of Spout Springs, Va., and Douglas Hotchkiss, of Manchester, Mass.
• preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Chapman Hunter Binford, internationally renowned pathologist and authority on leprosy and fungal and tropical diseases and Thelma Beauchamp-Binford
• a diplomate of the American Board of pathology and certified in pathologic anatomy as well as clinical pathology; greatly influenced by his father’s example to choose a career in pathology
• received his bachelor of science degree from Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, Va., in 1952; received his MD degree from the University of Virginia in 1959, and received further professional training when commissioned as a junior assistant surgeon in the United States Public Health Service; stationed at the United States Public Health Service Out-patient Clinic, Washington, D.C., and at the National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Md.
• prior to his employment with South Louisiana Medical Associates at Chabert Medical Center, he held staff pathology positions as the Veterans Administration Center, Bay Pines, Fla., Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C., Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Va., and the United States Public Health Service in New Orleans, where he was one of three pathologists involved with the supervising of residents in anatomical and clinical rotations; also served as assistant professor, Department of Electronics and Instrumentation in the clinical laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Christopher David Broussard Jr.

• infant, a native and resident of Maurice, died at 10:05 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2008
• graveside service today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by his father, Christopher David Broussard; his mother, Torey Laynn Duet; his grandfather, Gilbert A. Broussard and step-grandmother, Gwendolyn Broussard; his grandparents, Archie A. Duet Sr. and Vivian Bruce Duet; his great-grandparents, George P. Duet and Edna C. Duet and Ivy P. Bruce; his uncles, Timothy Brousssard and Archie A. Duet Jr.; his aunts, Michelle B. Gibson, Ivy D. Burd and Natalie E. Duet; and numerous cousins
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty W. Broussard; and his great-grandparents, Aristille C. Broussard and Lydia H. Broussard, Rosebud M. Bruce and Mr. and Mrs. Whilhite
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Nancy Vito Hebert

• age 75, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 5:35 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery in Houma
• survived by her husband, Arthur L. Hebert Sr.; two sons, Arthur Hebert Jr. and wife, Diana, and Howard Hebert and wife, Patricia; three daughters, Debra H. Bascle and husband, Tommy, Nancy Ann H. Bowman and husband, Michael Sr., and Sandra H. Bonvillian and husband, Tommy; two brothers, Richard and Regas Vito; two sisters, Judy Bourg and Jerry Breaux; 15 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur J. and Elnora LeBeouf Vito; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; and one sister, Betty Vito Autin
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Judith "Judy" Myra Aucoin Lirette

• age 71, a native of Bourg and resident of Jena, died Sunday, May 25, 2008
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at St. Ann Community Center; mass Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald Lirette Sr. of Jena; two sons, Ralph Lirette Sr. and wife, Debra, of Jena, and Eric Lirette and wife, Nicole, of Houma; one daughter, Vera Lirette of Ball; two brothers, Barry Aucoin of Bourg and Roy Aucoin Jr. of Houma; one sister, Linda Kay Hutchinson of Houma; eight grandchildren, Brandy, Ralph Jr., Melynda, Marci, Chris, Daisey, Billy and Donnie; and five great-grandchildren, Catalina, Branden, Christopher, Elizabeth and Nicholas
• preceded in death by her parents, Roy Aucoin and Louella LeCompte Aucoin; one son, Donald Lirette Jr.; and one brother, Jerry Aucoin
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jerrie Landry Morgan

• age 71, a native of Port Barre and a resident of Houma, died at 8:10 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bayou Black, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Mark Brian Morgan and wife, Bernadine LeBlanc Morgan, of Gibson and Michael Sean Morgan and wife, Pauline Aucoin Morgan, of Indiana; one daughter, Merrille Catherine Morgan Carrerre, and husband, Jimmy Carrere, of Houston; two sisters, Alice Thomas Boudreaux and Judy Thomas Boudreaux, both of Berwick; six grandchildren, Anna C. Mayeaux, Courtney Carrere, Jimmy "Bob" Carrere, Heather Morgan, Caitlin Morgan and Sean Michael Morgan; two great-grandchildren, Maddie Vetra and Trevor Tackaberry
• preceded in death by her husband, Winn Brown Morgan; her parents, Alexander Ellis Landry Sr. and Bernadette Duplichen Landry; one daughter, Anna Kateri Morgan; one brother, Alexander Ellis Landry Jr.; and one sister, Bobbie Lee Landry Albares
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

May 28, 2008

Gail Gwendolyn Adams

• age 50, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, May 25, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Rose Dell Adams of Raceland; seven sisters, Doris Adams Bourda of Larose, Dianne Adams Triggs, Sadie Adams Fazande, Lillie Mae Adams, Debra Denise Adams and Rose Mary Brown of Raceland and Beverly M. Galmore of Houma; three brothers, James Adams and Thomas Adams of Raceland and Daniel Adams Jr. of Larose
• preceded in death by her father, Daniel Adams Sr.; one sister, Margie Adams; and her grandparents, James and Emma Adams and Tom and Lula Scoby
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Timothy Hunter Bergeron

• age 18, a native of Savannah, Ga., and resident of Gibson, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2008
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Gibson Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Anthony Bergeron and Tammy Nolen Bergeron of Gibson; three sisters, Gina Marie Ellis of Portageville, Mo., Miranda Lynn Bergeron and Anna Marie Bergeron of Gibson; his maternal grandparents, Larry and Marilyn Nolen of Portageville; his paternal grandfather, Alfred Bergeron of Bayou Vista; his great-grandmother, Carletha Riley of New Madrid, Mo.; his aunts, Angela Landry of Schriever, Tabitha Solar of Thibodaux, Cynthia Gilmore of Hayti, Mo., and Cindy Bergeron of Bayou Blue; and his uncles, Cleus Bergeron and Alfred Bergeron Jr. of Houma
• preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Glenda Nolen; his paternal grandmother, Shirley Bergeron; and one uncle, Larry Nolen Jr.
• worked in the plumbing department as a sales associate at Lowe’s and was a member of H.L. Bourgeois Swim Team; member of Gibson Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dr. Charles "Chuck" Binford

• longtime resident of Houma died Thursday, May 22, 2008, at Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center where, prior to retirement, he had served 25 years as staff pathologist
• memorial service Thursday at Mulberry Baptist Church on Bayou Black Drive in Houma
• survived by his wife, Joanne Fulton Binford of Houma; three daughters and their families, Lynette Pfund and husband, Christopher, sons, Calvin and Warren and daughter, Cordelia, of Beacon, N.Y.; Lizabeth Tedder and husband, Wayne, daughters, Sierra and Isabel of Tallahassee, Fla., and Lizette "Charlene" Thomson and husband, Robert, and daughter, Audrey, of Houston; one sister, M. Lynette Binford of Arlington, Va.; and cousins, Robert Harris of Spout Springs, Va., and Douglas Hotchkiss, of Manchester, Mass.
• preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Chapman Hunter Binford, internationally renowned pathologist and authority on leprosy and fungal and tropical diseases and Thelma Beauchamp-Binford
• diplomat of the American Board of pathology and certified in pathologic anatomy as well as clinical pathology; greatly influenced by his father’s example to choose a career in pathology
• received his bachelor of science degree from Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, Va., in 1952; received his MD degree from the University of Virginia in 1959, and received further professional training when commissioned as a junior assistant surgeon in the United States Public Health Service; stationed at the United States Public Health Service Out-patient Clinic, Washington, D.C., and at the National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Md.
• prior to his employment with South Louisiana Medical Associates at Chabert Medical Center, he held staff pathology positions as the Veterans Administration Center, Bay Pines, Fla., Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C., Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Va., and the United States Public Health Service in New Orleans, where he was one of three pathologists involved with the supervising of residents in anatomical and clinical rotations; also served as assistant professor, Department of Electronics and Instrumentation in the clinical laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Merle Kepler Couch

• age 76, a native of New Orleans and resident of Luling, died at 7:46 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2008
• funeral service today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by her husband, Wilson P. Couch, M.D.; three sons, David Couch and wife, Heidi, Stephen Couch and wife, Rita, and Wilson Couch Jr. and wife, Nina; two sisters, Carol Stogner and Janice Pourciau; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Anais Rivas Kepler; and one daughter, Paula Rene Couch
• Falgout Funeral Home

Gladys Pellegrin Foret

• age 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:23 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2008
• funeral service today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Morris Foret Sr.; four sons, Kenneth Foret Sr. and wife, Lisa, Morris Foret Jr., Danny Foret and wife, Angelle, and Casey Foret; two daughters, Lillian Scott and husband, Darrell, and Christina Smith and husband, Robert Sr.; three brothers, Kerry Crochet, Ernest Crochet Sr. and Terry Crochet; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilson Pellegrin and Adliene Crochet Pellegrin; one grandchild, Robert Smith Jr.; and two sisters, Irene Meaux and Leona Voisin
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Elise Simoneaux Landry

• age 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of Chackbay, died Monday, May 26, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Donald Landry; two daughters, Norma Chiasson and Faye Clement; one sister, Rita Guillot; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Adele Simoneaux Templet and Rudolph Templet; one brother, Camile Templet; and one sister, Lola T. Gros
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

R. Earl Liner Sr.

• age 84, a native of Ruston and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2008
• memorial service today at Mulberry Baptist Church; burial Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston
• survived by one son, R. Earl Liner Jr. of Ruston; three daughters, Linda St. Martin and husband, Louis, of Raceland, Cindy Daigle and Phyllis Martin and husband, Anthony, of Houma; four sisters, Ruth Saucier of Shreveport, Grace White, Mable Best and Pat Williamson of Ruston; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Manning Liner; his parents, Ezra Jefferson Liner and Lois Gibson Liner; and two brothers, Alton and Lester Liner
• retired superintendent with Placid Oil Co. and a member at Mulberry Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Majesta Thomas Price

• age 82, a native of Chauvin and resident of Raceland, died at 11:45 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2008
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Adriel Plaisance Price; four sons, Gary Price, Errol Price and wife, Cala, Kevin Price and wife, Darleen, and Majesta "Jess" Price and wife, JoAnne; three daughters, Cynthia Ledet and husband, Ronnel, Evelyn Stephens and husband, Charles Jr., and Theresa Picou and husband, Alex Sr.; two brothers, Floyd Price and Horace Price Sr.; three sisters, Sylvia Stikeleather, Shirley Elliot and Violet Benoit; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Duffy and Lena Roddy Price; one daughter-in-law, Cora Price; one sister, Gloria Pellegrin; and one great-grandchild
• World War II Navy veteran; parishioner and Sacristan at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Linda N. Richard

• age 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 26, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, David J. Richard; one son, Jason Richard; one daughter, Jenny R. Callahan; three brothers, Alton Naquin, Audie Naquin and Leroy Naquin; and three grandchildren, Emma Callahan, Kelsey Collins and Zachary Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Cedric and Marie Naquin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

May 29, 2008

Thelma Robichaux Arcement

• age 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Raceland, died at 1:25 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2008
• funeral service Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one daughter, Gisele Adams and husband, Michael "Spec" Adams; one brother, Merlin Robichaux; one sister, Wilma DuBois; and two grandchildren, Amy Adams and Michael W. Adams
• preceded in death by her husband, Morgan Arcement Sr.; her parents, Freddie and Corinne Ledet Robichaux; one son, Morgan Arcement Jr.; one daughter, Angela Allemand; and two brothers, Linus Robichaux and Harold Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s and belonged to the VFW and American Legion
• Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland

Marie Borne Garner Bananto

• age 78, a native of Bowie and resident of Raceland, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Shedric "Joe" Bananto; two sons, Michael Garner and wife, Viola, and Wayne Garner; one daughter-in-law, Brenda Garner; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel P. Garner; and her parents, Richard and Edia Autin Borne
• member of St. Hilary’s Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Eugene "Jay" Benoit

• age 67, a native and resident of Chacahoula, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008
• visitation Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma
• survived by one son, Joey Benoit and wife, Kristen; one brother, Leo P. Benoit and wife, Mabel; one sister, Janice Knobloch and husband, Cameron "Knobby"; and two grandchildren, Cohen Ryan Benoit and Chelsey Boudreaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Roger Benoit and Felecie Bourgeois Benoit
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Nita Sevin Bergeron

• age 86, a native of Lockport, a former resident of Raceland and resident of LaPlace, died Sunday, May 25, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Richard Bergeron and wife, Dolores; two daughters, Judy Andrews and companion, Rich Odom, and Connie Mendel and fiance, John Miller; one sister, Earline Folse; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James Bergeron; her parents, Willie and Azama Orgeron Sevin; and two brothers, Walter and Sidney Sevin
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ernest M. Ertell

• age 69, a native of Freeport, Texas, and resident of Houma, died after a six-year battle with cancer on Friday, May 23, 2008
• private service Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 46 years, Miriam Domangue Ertell; one son, Ernest Ertell Jr. and Melissa, of Nashville, Tenn.; two daughters, Elise Ertell of Knoxville, Tenn., and Anne and Doug Faber of Atlanta; one sister, Eva Clayton and Charles of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren, Canton and Hannah Faber and Benjamin and Calvin Ertell; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, B.F. and Annie Lou Savage Ertell; and one sister, Dorothy Ertell Talbot
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lester J. Fields

• age 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Ellis Fields Sr. and Francis Fields Sr.; and one sister, Yvonne Hale
• preceded in death by his parents, Adrian Fields and Octavia Roger Fields; three brothers, infant Andrew Fields, Lawrence Fields and Thomas Fields Sr.; and one sister, Clara Fields
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mike Halverson

• age 76, a native of Shreveport, a longtime resident of Houma and resident of Houston, died due to a lengthy illness on Saturday, May 24, 2008
• memorial service Saturday at Faith United Methodist Church in Richmond, Texas
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Wanda T. Halverson; three sons, Duane Halverson and wife, Teri, Chris Halverson and Gary Halverson and wife, Pamela; one daughter, Pam Halverson; three sisters, Barbara Grow, Sharon Friar and Debbie Wood; one brother, Steve Halverson; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• Brookside Funeral Home in Houston

Ronald "T-Ray" Ray Matherne

• age 64, a native of Marrero and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 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, Julia Young Matherne; one son, Harold Gassenberger; four daughters, Jennifer Knower and husband, John, Angelique Matherne, Margaret Parker and husband, Bob, and Deborah Wonn; two brothers, Ted Sr. and Jim Matherne Sr.; four sisters, Muriel Dunn, Myra Cannaliato, Betty Ford and Vera Sue Smith; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. and Esther Savoie Matherne; one brother, Robert "Bobby" Matherne Sr.; and two sisters, Marion Plaisance and Rose Marie Matherne
• retired from Northrop Grumman (Avondale Shipyard)
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Josette Moore

• age 43, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Patterson, died Saturday, May 24, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her mother, Annette Smith of Gibson; her adoptive mother, Diana Carter of Thibodaux; four sons, Skylar Walcott, Derrick Ward and David Ward of Thibodaux and Donald James of Houston; one foster son, Lyndell Moore of Thibodaux; one daughter, Ashley Moore of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Melliska Joseph; four brothers, Wayne Moore of Gibson, Perry Patrick Moore of Patterson, Corey Moore and Timmie Moore of Thibodaux; one adopted brother, Tyrone Carter of Thibodaux; four stepbrothers, Bennit Collins Jr. of Thibodaux, Brian Smith of Marmont, Texas, Corey Smith of New York and Sweet Pea of Thibodaux; two sisters, Shewnell Moore of Thibodaux and Gail Moore of Gibson; one stepsister, Dina M. Pitt of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Bennit Collins Sr.; one foster daughter, Anita Ward; and her grandparents, Orlando Moore and Annette Hill
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Shirley Gilfour Tabor

• age 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 27, 2008
• funeral service today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Nolan "Bingo" Tabor; five children, Dosha Holden Voiron, James "Jimmy" Holden, Eric Holden, Wanda Tabor Truxillo and Rebecca "Beckie" Benoit; two stepchildren, Hedrick Tabor and Dale Tabor; four brothers, Robert, Jerry, Larry and Roy Gilfour; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Harry Gilfour and Mathilda Adams Gilfour; one grandson, Eric Holden Jr.; and one great-grandson, Bryson Guidry
• member of the House of Prayer in Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Leroy J. Westerman

• age 75, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2008
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, MaryAnn Benoit Westerman; one son, Glenn Westerman and wife, Valerie Knight Westerman; three daughters, Kim Westerman Adams and husband, Hugh Adams Jr., Jill Westerman Olivier and husband, Michael Olivier, and Amy Westerman Guidry and husband, Shanon Guidry; two brothers, Russell Westerman and Roy Westerman; three sisters, Lillie Webb, Geraldine Percle and Ella Mae Adams; 17 grandchildren, Alicia Westerman, Cassie Scrivner, Ashley Matherne, Courtney Caldarera, Josh Caldarera, Huey "Tut" Adams, Matthew Adams, Tyler Adams, Sabrina A. Freeman, Benjamin Clement, Christopher Clement, Holly Frederick, Tommy "Boog" Frederick Jr., Lee Frederick, Dallas Guidry, Katelyn Guidry and Bryson Guidry; and 14 great-grandchildren, Malorie and Jenna Scrivner, Olivia and Ashley Caldarera, Tessie and Hayden Adams, Conner Freeman, Hunter, Emma and Cade Clement, Alec Pitre, Karly and Kainan Henderson and Maddie Torbert
• preceded in death by his parents, Camille and Lillie Chamberlain Westerman; one son-in-law, B.J. Clement Jr.; three brothers, Roland, Camille "Snow" Jr. and Ridley Westerman; and four great-grandchildren, Brianna Daigle, Cason Harriss and Luke and Logan Constant
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Derrick Woods

• age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died of sickle cell at 11:11 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Germaine Torregano Woods; his mother, Rosemary Nixon; five sons, Darrion Torregano, Zion Evan, Derrick and Trinity Mosely and Miguel Torregano; six daughters, Derrieka Torregana, Bianca Martin, Jasmin and Tracy Calloway, D’Wanda and Samantha Torregano; three brothers, Willard, Ernest and Dwight Woods; one sister, Consuello Dayean; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Willard Thomas Jr.; his grandparents, Willard Thomas Sr. and Vivian Woods and Ernest Woods
• galley hand and a member of New Vision Family Worship Center
• Community Funeral Home

 

May 30, 2008

John "Corky" Badgley III

• age 59, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his former wife and long time friend, Cynthia Daigle of Houma; one son, John Badgley IV of Houma; one daughter, Amy Dennis and husband, Jeff, of Houma; one brother, Jerry Badgley of Shreveport; and three grandchildren, Payton, Ella and Ethan Dennis
• preceded in death by his parents, John Badgley II and Alma Jean Ray Badgley
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gladys Riley Carter

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 23, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by two daughters, Shelia McCoy and Linda Shelvy, both of Thibodaux; six sons, Alfred Carter Jr. of Leander, Texas, Wesley James Carter of Atlanta, Gerald B. Carter and Romanuel G. Carter Sr. of Thibodaux, Ronald Sr. of Columbus, Ga., and Brian Carter of Bowie, Md.; one sister, Dorothy Banks of San Bernardo, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Carter Sr.; her parents, Velma Fletcher and Samuel Riley Sr.; one daughter, Sandra Carter Jones; two brothers, Samuel Riley Jr. and James J. Riley; two sisters, Violet Adams and Greta Simms; and her grandparents, Selina Shanklin Fletcher and Jack Fletcher
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Henry Joseph Chenier Sr.

• age 80, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Ethelyn Chenier; one son, Henry Chenier Jr. and wife, Barbara; two daughters, Diane Vito and companion, Dennis LeBeouf, and Suzanne Cummins and husband, Allan; three sisters, Lois Chenier, Rose Duhe and Grace Kliebert and husband, Buhel; eight grandchildren, Chad Bridges and wife, Wendy, Duane Chenier and wife, Melissa, James Lirette Jr. and wife, Lindsay, Sheri Lirette, Jeffrey Chenier, Jeremy Chenier, Christie Pellegrin and husband, Beau, and Joey Chenier; and five great-grandchildren, Troy Chenier, Amber Chenier, Chase Bridges, Keegan Pellegrin and Mackenzie Bridges
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Horstense Ockmand Chenier
• member of the Knights of Columbus No. 1317 and the American Legion and was a U.S. Navy and Marine veteran of World War II and the Korean War
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roberta Josephine Trahan Dupre

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by three sons, Jeffrey J. Dupre and wife, Lorretta, Leo H. Dupre and fianceé, Connie Hebert, and Steven L. Dupre and fianceé, Azalie Terrebonne; one daughter, Tracy D. Bonvillain; two brothers, Roy Trahan and Thomas Babin; three sisters, Rose Mary McKinney, Marion Neal and Edna Breaux; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Robert Dupre; her parents, Henry and Lillian Blanchard Trahan; one son, Carl H. Dupre; and three brothers, Reynold, Adam and Roland Trahan
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lester "Phil" Foret

• age 73, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008
• funeral service today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park
• survived by four sisters, Marie Hayes of Florida, Melba "Grannie" Chiasson, Diana Gros and JoAnna Gros
• preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Bessie Pitre Foret; one brother, Leslie Joseph Foret; and one sister, Betty Jean Foret
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Joseph Phillip LeBlanc Sr.

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Minden, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden; funeral service Saturday at Christian Church in Minden, with burial in Gardens of Memory Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nancy; three sons, Joseph LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Cheri, of Baton Rouge, Mike LeBlanc and wife, Wendy, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Noel LeBlanc and wife, Danette, of Tyler, Texas; one daughter, Paula Miller and husband, Coby, of Houma; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Lucy LeBlanc; and one grandchild
• retired from Winn Dixie with 36 years of service
• Rose Neath Funeral Home

Jeanette Bourg Luke

• age 74, a native and resident of Chauvin, died peacefully during the Rosary Prayer at 12:07 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008
• visitation today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin and to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; candlelight celebratory rosary today at the funeral home; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Reynold Luke Jr. and wife, Christi, Don Luke and wife, Joyce, of Chauvin, and Randy Luke and wife, Tiffany, of Houma; four daughters, Patsy L. DuBois of Houma, Patty L. Chatagnier and husband, Wade, of Florien, Nancy L. Foret and husband, Larry, of Houma, and Tammy L. Jumel and husband, Mike, of Lake Charles; two brothers, Julius Bourg and wife, Velma, of Montegut and Olden Bourg of Bayou Dularge; three sisters, Janice B. Neil and husband, Roy, of Chauvin, Norma Jean B. Scott and husband, Magnus, and Annette B. Kligman and husband, Floyd of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Reynold Luke Sr.; her parents, Irving Bourg and Eunice Bergeron Bourg; one son-in-law, Warren DuBois; one sister-in-law, Laura Bourg; one grandchild, Linden Luke; and one great-grandchild, Cameron LeBeouf
• mother of seven and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Robert "Bob Bo" Carlton Price Sr.

• age 58, a native and resident of Marrero, died Saturday, May 24, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Household of Faith Ministry in Westwego; religious service Saturday at the ministry, with burial in Von Hoffe Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Robert Jr. and James Price Sr.; two brothers, Louis Sr. and wife, Almeda, and James Price Jr.; one sister, Jermaine Price; eight grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by one sister, Earlma P. Lawson; one brother-in-law; and two sisters-in-law
• engine mechanic
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Arthur "Wolfeman" Lawerence Swing

• age 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dularge, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2008
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Roxanne Swing; four brothers, Freddie Swing of Houma, Eward Lee Swing of Morgan City, Kenneth Swing of Dallas, and Tiki Swing of Raceland; 12 sisters, Earline Swing, Leola Swing of Houma, Maryola Messiah, Kathy Warren, Jeanette White, Alberta Carter, Cementres Wolfe, Mary Brown, Mable Williams of Houma, Stephanie Fusilier of Dallas, Donna Swing of Houston and Amy Swing of Denver; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Swing and Abbie Mae Taylor; three brothers, Robert, Moses and John Paul Swing; five sisters, Verna Harding, Yvonne Saulsberry, Nancy Harvey, Mable Stanfield and Melvian Swing; and his grandparents, Lawerence Taylor and Mary Taylor, Wash Swing and Nancy Swing
• Community Funeral Home

Herman "June" Taylor Jr.

• age 55, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Morgan City, died at his home Saturday, May 24, 2008
• visitation today at Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City and to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Benedict Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Violet Collins of Morgan City; one stepson, Ulysses Collins of Morgan City; one daughter, Mary Knockum of Donaldsonville; one stepdaughter, Chiquita Collins of Morgan City; two brothers, George Boutain Jr. and wife, Faye, of Donaldsonville and Dave Taylor Sr. and wife, Darlene, of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Barbara Williams and Myrna Phillips, both of Donaldsonville, Emma Desira of Baton Rouge and Dianne B. Logan of Los Angeles; one grandchild; three step-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• Jones Funeral Home

Perry Lee Victor

• age 41, a native of Schriever and resident of Atlanta, died Saturday, May 24, 2008
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Schriever; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Daisy Victor and Antoine Preston of Schriever; three brothers, Terry Victor and Darrick Victor of Schriever and Clarence Victor of Montevello, Ala.; two stepbrothers, Preston Antoine Jr. and Ricky Antoine; and six stepsisters, Sharon Antoine Ray, Valerie Antoine King, Rhonda Antoine Mathews, Angela Antoine Kingmen, Natalie Antoine and Janell Antoine
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Laura Victor and Lillie Colting Antoine
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

 

May 31, 2008

Carrol Callais

• age 69, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:09 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2008
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Earline Pinell Callais; four sons, Keith Guidry, Dwayne Callais, Wayne Callais and Chad Callais and wife, Amy; one stepson, Barry Pinell; one daughter, Lydia Wilks; one brother, Harris Callais; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Octave Sr. and Lydia Guidry Callais; one daughter, Becky Lynn Callais; six brothers, Octave Callais Jr., Cleophas Callais, Calvin Callais, Harold Callais, Leroy Callais and Vhores Cheramie; and two sisters, Delta Compeaux and Octavia Cuneo
• U.S. Vietnam veteran and a lifetime member of DAV
• Falgout Funeral Home

Catherine Marmande Jones

• age 86, a native of Dularge and resident of Naples, Fla., died Thursday, May 22, 2008
• memorial service at a later date; ashes will join those of her husband’s scattered at sea by her family and the Coast Guard
• survived by two children, Catherine Jones and Craig Jr.; one granddaughter, Catherine Hugo; one grandson, Steve Rogers; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Anneke Catherine of Aldie, Va.; one sister, Elaine McGowan; two nephews, Tommy and Ben Royce; and one niece, Maria Elaine of Houston
• preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Lt. Col. Dr. Craig S. Jones
• essence of strength, generosity and graceful beauty; proud Southern woman; attended LSU, joined Delta Delta Delta sorority and married her husband, Lt. Col. Dr. Craig S. Jones, in New Orleans in 1942; after the war, they moved to Shelby, N.C., for 36 years; Craig was a general surgeon and Catherine was busy with her two children, church and the Junior League; they retired to Naples in 1978 enjoying boating, bridge and walking the beach in front of La Mer Condominiums; founding member of the Naples chapter of National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), a member of the First Presbyterian Church and, with her husband, the Coast Guard Auxiliary; just before her death, she met her second great-grandchild, Anneke Catherine, remembering her days on the plantation in Louisiana

Leona George Kohmann

• age 100, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2008
• no services scheduled
• survived by one son, Leon C. Kohmann Jr. and wife, Claudia, of Houma; four grandchildren, Karl and Kevin Kohmann, Kay Black and husband, Buddy, and Kristal Eaton and husband, Leslie, of Kingwood, Texas; six great-grandchildren, Alana K. Griffin of New Orleans, Holly L. Chuter of LaPlace, Lee Kohmann of Houma, Jennifer Kohmann of Baton Rouge and Lydia and Laura Eaton of Kingwood; six great-great-grandchildren, Kailyn, Alexis, Austin, Aaron and Elijah Chuter of LaPlace and Matthew Kohmann of Houma; and two granddaughters-in-law, Cathy Kohmann and Margaret Kohmann, of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Leon C. Kohmann Sr.; her parents, Margaret Rouse George and Eugene George; one grandson, Kyle Kohmann; one great-granddaughter, Amy E. Lecker; and two sisters, Sarah Moore and Grace Artila
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Joshua Paul "Josh" LeBlanc

• age 17, a native and resident of Larose, died Thursday, May 29, 2008
• visitation Sunday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Ginger LeBlanc and Alan Matherne; two sisters, Janae’ Matherne and Jani Matherne; his grandmothers, Wilmer "MawMaw" Curole LeBlanc, Janel "Granny" Seager; two aunts, Jill L. Hebert and Robin L. Williams; two uncles, Carroll Hebert and Chetly Williams; his great aunt and uncle, Dickie Curole and Wille Curole Quinlan; and his cousins, Shaun Melancon, Angelle L. Matherne, Faith Angelle Matherne and Cody Williams
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Roland Anthony LeBlanc and Wilber "Poppie" Seager; his great-grandparents, Albert and Elda Curole and Florestine and Ben LeBlanc; one uncle, Greg LeBlanc; and one cousin, Chelsey Williams
• worked for Bayou Supply and B&E Seafood; enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off

Frances Lacaze Marino

• age 89, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:08 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2008
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Donald Marino and wife, Madeline, and Sam Marino; one daughter, Lynn Marino Gravois and husband, Ernest; one sister, Catherine Kay; 10 grandchildren, Joey Gravois Hunt, Lee Michelle Gravois, Joseph Marino, Charles Marino, Donald Marino Jr., Paul Marino, Patty Marino, Ricky Marino, Gregory Marino and Nicole Radgowski; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and her loving cat "Bubba"
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Marino; her parents, Louis Lacaze and Lessie Johnette Lacaze; one daughter-in-law, Diane Marino; five brothers, J.L. Lacaze, J.P. Lacaze, Elmer Lacaze, Dudley Lacaze and Grady Lacaze; and one sister, Josephine Robinson
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Devin Joseph Pearson

• age 15, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, May 29, 2008
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Mike and Bridget Pearson; two brothers, Joshua Pearson and fiancee’, Ashley Bellanger, and Austin Pearson; his grandparents, Roy and Winnie Entwisle; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Gloria Pearson
• student at Central Lafourche High School and was a member of the football and soccer teams
• Falgout Funeral Home