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Obituaries September, 2004 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  05 November 2004

 

SEPTEMBER 1, 2004

George Edward ‘Son’ Douglas

• age 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; funeral services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rosemary Gray Douglas; one son, Bruce Wayne Douglas; five brothers, Freddie Douglas II and wife, Veraniece, Benny Douglas, Gerald Douglas and wife, Delores, Donald Douglas and wife, Juanita, and Bobby Douglas and wife, Leischa; four sisters, Annie B. Doss of Magnolia, Ark., Marguerite D. Pitts, Carolyn D. Washington and husband, Fredrick, and Helen Marie Douglas; and one sister-in-law, Heloise H. Douglas
• preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Helen Willis Douglas; one brother, Nolan Douglas; one brother-in-law, Elmer Doss; and one nephew, Nolan Douglas Jr.
• retired U. S. Army veteran, having served three tours of duty, two in Germany and one in Vietnam; drafted at age 18 and retired after 25 years, eight months and four days; after retiring, he owned and operated an auto body and paint shop; medals and citations included the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, three Army Commendation Medals, the World War II Victor Medal, the Korean Service Medal and a certification of appreciation from President Richard Nixon, bearing his signature and official seal; member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Anna Mae C. Lafont

• age 76, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Rickey Lafont; one sister, Lorraine C. Reeves; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edless "Gaya" Lafont; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levy Cheramie; one son, Harold Lafont; two brothers, John and Harold Cheramie; one sister, Merita C. Doucet; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild

Olla Cecile ‘La La’ Dupre Hotard

• age 95, a native of Montegut and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004
• funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Mrs. John (Evelyn) Neil and Mrs. Anthony (Marion "Sis") Hutchinson, of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one daughter-in-law, Diana Hotard Bourg; 12 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 42 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Norris Henry; her second husband, John Hotard; her parents, Demetrius and Brigitte Ledet Dupre; two sons, Gerald "Bolo" Hotard and infant son, Henry; one son-in-law, John White Neil; two grandchildren, Gerald and Todd Hutchinson; three great-grandchildren, Jermine Neil, Sherry Naquin and Corey Hutchinson; one great-great-grandchild, Nicholas Verdin; five brothers, Filmore, Ernest, Paul, Phillip and Peter Dupre; and seven sisters, Mrs. Elie (Bernice) LeBoeuf, Mrs. Thomas (Cornelia) McMillian, Mrs. David (Clonis) Dupre, Mrs. Alexison (Victoria) LeBoeuf, Mrs. Theophile (Emma) LeBoeuf, Mrs. Augustin (Emily) LeBoeuf and Mrs. Dennis (Laura) Naquin
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 2, 2004

Joe Barry

• age 65, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jeanette Thibodeaux Barrios; one brother, Roy Barrios Jr.; and three sisters, Iona Melancon, Vivian Griffin and Gerri Danos
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Josephine Callais Barrios; and one brother, Roy Barrios Sr.
• avid musician and had a gold record, "I’m a Fool to Care;" member of the Westwego Hall of Fame, La. Hall of Fame and Gulf Coast Hall of Fame in Port Arthur, Texas
• Samart Funeral Home

Homer F. Boudreaux

• age 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Gros Boudreaux; his parents, Francie Gauther Boudreaux and Omer Boudreaux; and one sister, Albather B. Rottlor

Agnes Marie Blanchard LeBlanc

• age 86, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Reggie LeBlanc and wife, Lorraine, of Houma; one stepson, Morris LeBlanc and wife, Enid, of Houma; three daughters, Gloria L. Authement, Brenda L. Navarre and husband, Duroy, and Mary L. Naquin and husband, Daniel, of Houma; 22 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, James W. LeBlanc; her parents, Alex Blanchard and Odelia DuBois Blanchard; one son, Norris LeBlanc; one daughter-in-law, Antoinette LeBlanc; one son-in-law, Elden Authement; one grandson, Perry LeBlanc; one great-granddaughter, Brittany Authement; two brothers, Joseph and Ernest Blanchard; and two sisters, Lillian B. Domangue and Josephine B. Foret
• homemaker and a member of the Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady of Prompt Succor; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Carl ‘Mickey’ Loupe

• age 55, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Saint Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gwen Cortez Loupe; his parents, Jeanne K. Loupe and Aurelian Loupe; one son, Darby Loupe; one daughter, Tiffany Thibodaux; three brothers, Peter, Stuart and Andrew Loupe; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by one brother, Robin Loupe
• Catholic

 

SEPTEMBER 3, 2004

Ruther Mae Elam Brown

• age 64, a native of East Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Henry Brown of Thibodaux; her father, Joseph Elam of Geismer; one daughter, Sherrie Brown Streams of Thibodaux; one son, Johnny Brown of Thibodaux; one sister, Evelyn Dangerfield of Thibodaux; one brother, Milton T. White of Gray; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Barbara White
• member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Edward Joseph ‘Lu Lu’ Pitre Sr.

• age 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Aurelia Galliano Pitre of Houma; five sons, Jean Pitre of Wyoming, Daniel Pitre, Edward Pitre Jr. of Houma, Jerry Pitre of Thibodaux and Ricky Pitre of Chauvin; two daughters, Lerna Picou and Judy Darcey of Houma; two brothers, Horace Pitre Sr. and Alvin Pitre of Houma; 26 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Euzelien Pitre and Agnes Trosclair Pitre; two sons, Sterling and Larry Pitre; one grandson, Kerry Pitre; four brothers, Lawrence, Clarence, Junius and Andrew Pitre; and three sisters, Gladys Pitre, Vivian Thibodaux and Florance Robichaux
• retired laborer with Terrebonne Parish Government for 27 years and was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Wilbert Joseph ‘Lu-Lu’ Rodrigue

• age 74, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Thelma Gregory Rodrigue of Houma; two sons, Tommy Joseph Rodrigue and wife, Shelia, and Gary Lee Rodrigue of Houma; two daughters, Cheryl Ann Duplantis and husband, Wilbert, of Bourg and Penny Ann Dardar and husband, Tommy, of Houma; one brother, Nelton Rodrigue Sr. of Houma; two sisters, Doris Ledet of Huntsville, Ark., and Betty Prosperie of Pointe-aux-Chenes; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Joseph Rodrigue and Agnes Dupre Rodrigue; one brother, Irin Rodrigue; and three sisters, Clothilde Authement, Theresa Robichaux and Rita Mae Chatagnier
• retired plumber with Rodrigue Sales and Services and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

SEPTEMBER 4, 2004

Jeanette Thomassie Plaisance

• age 71, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off died at 9:18 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation until funeral time today at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off; mass today at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her husband, Rudy Mitchell Plaisance; one daughter, Rhonda Plaisance Suttle; one brother, Phillip Thomassie Sr.; two sisters, Judith Boudreaux and Annette Burnett; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Rhenette Savoi Thomassie; two sons, Rudy Mitchell Plaisance Jr. and Robert Mark Plaisance; one sister Evelyn Sevin; and two brothers, Louis Thomassie Jr. and Harry Thomassie Sr.
• Catholic

George Louis Rochenbaugh Jr.

• age 60, a native of Patterson and resident of Temple, Texas, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004
• graveside service and interment today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; his remains were cremated
• survived by four children, Philip of Gretna; Michael and wife, Amorette, of El Paso, Texas; Greg and wife, Miki, of Bayou Vista; and Dawn Rockenbaugh of Chackbay; one brother, Ronald of Patterson; three sisters, Rose Gough and husband, Gary, of Lafayette; Evelyn Estay and husband, Ron, of Patterson; and Pat Lirette and husband, Mikem of Schriever; and seven grandchildren, Logan, Seth, Bristol, Shelby, Justin, Colin and Kelcie
• graduated from Patterson High School and began a 20-year career in the U. S. Army; upon retirement from the military, he began a second career as a systems analyst for the Daughters of Charity in Grand Prairie, Texas; in 1999 he continued his career working for Siemens-White Group in Temple until he became ill last year; died after a valiant battle with cancer

 

SEPTEMBER 5, 2004

George Joseph Allemand Jr.

• age 86, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:35 p.m. Friday Sept. 3, 2004
• visitation Monday and until funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Sidney Sr., Lester, Haze, Adam and Michael Alle-mand; four daughters, Wilma Allemand, Hazel Allemand, Linda Allemand and Eve Lee Davis; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Stella Ledet Allemand; his parents, George Allemand Sr. and Denysia Callahan Allemand; one granddaughter, Cindy Allemand Stevens; one grandson, Jacques Allemand; one great-granddaughter, Shelly Marie Stevens; three brothers Willie Sr., Xavier and O’Neil Allemand; three half-brothers, Levy, William and Harry Ledet; five step-brothers, Abel, Lubin, Phillip, John and Eddie Allemand; one sister, Georgina Melancon, one half-sister, Lillian Daigle; three step-sisters, Camille Barrios, Bertha Hartman and Brigette Melancon
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Carolyn E. Scott Daniels

• age 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma died at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2004
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and until funeral time Tuesday at Living Word Church; religious services held at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetary
• survived by her husband, Vincent L. Daniels of Freehold, N.J.; one son Nathanial Triggs of Hawaii; one daughter, Saundra D, Triggs of Houma; six brothers, Clifton B. Scott Jr. of Raceland, Richard A. Scott of San Antonio, Willie M. Scott of Houston, James T. Scott, Victor Scott of Thibodaux and Ellery Scott of Norwalk, Calif.; four sisters, Rose Mary James, Marsha M. Scott of Thibodaux, Louise A. Scott of Henderson, Nev., and Sarah D. Scott of Norwalk, Calif.; and three grandchildren, Sierra S. Mebane of Houma, Jody K. Young of Thibodaux and Jessica Triggs of Hawaii
• preceded in death by her parents Clifton Scott Sr. and Victoria Allen Scott; and two brothers, Gilbert Scott and Cornell Scott
• retired supervisor of special education with the Terrebonne Parish School Board; graduated cum laude from Nicholls State University in 1979 with a bachelor of arts degree in special education with a minor in elementary education; received a master’s in education from Nicholls State University in 1985, majoring in learning disabled with a minor in psychology; had plus-30 hours at Nicholls State University with an emphasis in administration, elementary grades; worked with mentally retarded, learning disabled, mild and moderate, grades kindergarten-12; an assessment teacher, supervisor of student teaching, child-search coordinator and parish or city supervisor/director of special education; parishioner of Living Word Church

Clarabelle Walker Danos

• age 84, a native and resident of Larose died at 7:33 a.m. Saturday Sept. 4, 2004
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Miller Danos of Larose, the Rev. Dean Danos V.F. of Larose and daughter-in-law, Mae Ann Lefort Danos; one daughter, Rita Danos Graver of Luling, and husband, Buddy Graver; two brothers, Alcide Walker of Larose and Jerry Walker of Larose; three sisters, Rose Mae Breaux of Larose, Bertha Allemand of Larose and Gloria Walker of Larose; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alcide Walker Sr. and Evelyn Orgeron Walker; one brother, Stanley Walker; one sister, Marjorie Rogers; one granddaughter, Tammy Graver Balliviero; and one great-grandson, Jared Graver
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; member of the Ladies Altar Society, Brides of the Most Blessed Trinity, and enjoyed embroidery and watching LSU and Saints football

Willie Mae Owens Kennedy

• age 76, a native of Lena and resident of Gheens, died at 3:12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2004
• funeral today at Gheens Presbyterian Church, with visitation to follow; burial at Epps Cemetery in Epps
• survived by her husband, Charles F. Kennedy; two sons, William and Charles (Terry) Kennedy; one daughter, Jeanette Freeman; two brothers, Selmon and Todd Owens; one sister, Lovia Mosley; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, David and Marie Beebe Owens; one brother, Elmer Owens; and one sister, Gladys Owens

Theresa Louise Tyler Saylor

• age 60, a native of Gulfport, Miss. and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service held Wednesday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by her husband, Louis William Saylor Jr. of Thibodaux; two sons Louis Saylor III and wife, Denise Saylor, and Matthew Michael Saylor; one daughter, Thelma Marie Durpee, and husband, Derrick Dupree; one brother Arthur Tyler; numerous step-brothers and sisters; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Tyler and Evelyn Francis Tyler; homemaker

 

SEPTEMBER 6, 2004

Keith Joseph Babin

• age 53, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his former wife Debbie Perk; his parents, Earl and Grace Thibodeaux Babin; one son, Damian Babin and wife, Angela Vedros Babin; one daughter, Kristen Babin; two brothers, Craig Babin and wife, Tammy, and Mark Babin and wife, Cindy; one sister-in-law, Penny Babin; one sister, Tina Folse and companion, John Duke; two grandchildren, Drake and Graci Babin; and nine nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Robichaux Babin; his grandparents, Isley and Flossie Porche Thibodeaux and Clovis Babin Jr. and Lilly Babin; and one brother, Lane Babin
• member of the Masonic Temple and Cajun Cruisers
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sharon Robichaux Babin

• age 48, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her mother, Mabel Sevin Robichaux; her stepmother, Bettie Stevens Robichaux; one son, Damian Babin and wife, Angela Vedros Babin; one daughter, Kristen Babin; two brothers, Marty and Mark Robichaux; one stepbrother; one sister, Wendy Arcement and husband, Scott; four stepsisters; two grandchildren, Drake and Graci Babin; and three nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Keith Joseph Babin; her father, Junior Robichaux; her grandparents, Luke Sevin Sr. and Antonia Arabie Sevin and Clarence and Lena Folse Robichaux; and one sister, Marcia Robichaux
• member of Cajun Cruisers
• Falgout Funeral Home

Carolyn E. Scott Daniels

• age 56, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma died at 5:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Living Word Church; religious services held at the church, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Vincent L. Daniels of Freehold, N.J.; one son Nathanial Triggs of Hawaii; one daughter, Saundra D, Triggs of Houma; six brothers, Clifton B. Scott Jr. of Raceland, Richard A. Scott of San Antonio, Willie M. Scott of Houston, James T. Scott, Victor Scott of Thibodaux and Ellery Scott of Norwalk, Calif.; four sisters, Rose Mary James, Marsha M. Scott of Thibodaux, Louise A. Scott of Henderson, Nev., and Sarah D. Scott of Norwalk, Calif.; and three grandchildren, Sierra S. Mebane of Houma, Jody K. Young of Thibodaux and Jessica Triggs of Hawaii
• preceded in death by her parents Clifton Scott Sr. and Victoria Allen Scott; and two brothers, Gilbert Scott and Cornell Scott
• retired supervisor of special education with the Terrebonne Parish School Board; graduated cum laude from Nicholls State University in 1979 with a bachelor of arts degree in special education with a minor in elementary education; received a master’s in education from Nicholls State University in 1985, majoring in learning disabled with a minor in psychology; had plus-30 hours at Nicholls State University with an emphasis in administration, elementary grades; worked with mentally retarded, learning disabled, mild and moderate, grades kindergarten-12; an assessment teacher, supervisor of student teaching, child-search coordinator and parish or city supervisor/director of special education; parishioner of Living Word Church

Clarabelle Walker Danos

• age 84, a native and resident of Larose died at 7:33 a.m. Saturday Sept. 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Church in Larose; mass today at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Miller Danos and wife, Mae Ann Lefort Danos, of Larose and the Rev. Dean Danos V. F. of Larose; one daughter, Rita Danos Graver of Luling, and husband, Buddy Graver; two brothers, Alcide Walker of Larose and Jerry Walker of Larose; three sisters, Rose Mae Breaux of Larose, Bertha Allemand of Larose and Gloria Walker of Larose; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Adams Danos; her parents, Alcide Walker Sr. and Evelyn Orgeron Walker; one brother, Stanley Walker; one sister, Marjorie Rogers; one granddaughter, Tammy Graver Balliviero; and one great-grandson, Jared Graver
• parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; member of the Ladies Altar Society, Brides of the Most Blessed Trinity, and enjoyed embroidery and watching LSU and Saints football

Rene J. ‘T. B.’ Plaisance

• age 90, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; services at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Clementine Cheramie Plaisance; one son, Calvin J. Plaisance; one daughter, Elaine Plaisance Callais; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Justilian and Emma Lee Plaisance; three brothers, Sidney, Albert and Louis Plaisance; one half-brother, Justilian Plaisance; and five sisters, Louise Rodrigue Dufrene, Emily Pierce, Gladys Lassegne, Justilia "TeeYa" Esponge Charpentier and Alma Allemand
• Catholic; member of the Third and Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and was a retired oysterman and was second Louisiana Oyster King

Roland Joseph Tastet Sr.

• age 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; services at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Robert J. Tastet; two sons, Roland J. Tastet Jr. and wife, Stephanie, and Joseph P. Tastet and wife, Stacy; one brother, Roy Tastet; one sister, Rosemary Tastet; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Ida Curole Tastet
• Catholic and retired from Valentine Sugars after 34 years

 

SEPTEMBER 7, 2004

Roy Charles Belanger Sr.

• former resident of Houma and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died Monday, Sept. 6, 2004
• visitation today at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport and to funeral time Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church in Gulfport; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Biloxi National Cemetery
• survived by his wife, June Belanger of Gulfport; one daughter, Susan Goggins of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; two sons, Roy Belanger Jr. of San Jose, Calif., and Stephen Belanger of Marietta, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Ray Theriot of Houma, Beverly Lirette of Slidell and Miriam Price of Houston; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Howard Belanger and Emerode Belanger; and three brothers, Leonard, Roland and Harold Belanger
• U. S. Marine Corp veteran and was a radio operator in the Marine Air Corp. where he served in the Virgin Islands and China

Norman Joseph Prosperie

• age 67, a native of New Orleans, former resident of Houma and resident of Crestview, Fla., died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Natascha Reibold Prosperie of Crestview; his mother, Dorothy Bascle Prosperie of Houma; one son, Nicholas Alexander Prosperie of Crestview; four daughters, Debbie Bergeron and husband, Thomas, of Crestview, Misty Cortez of Schriever, Desiree Selden of Niceville, Fla., and Sabrina Prosperie of Tampa, Fla.; two brothers, James Prosperie of Tyler, Texas, and Michael Prosperie of Thibodaux; and one sister, Gwendolyn A. Chaisson of Gray
• preceded in death by his father, Norman J. Prosperie
• retired U. S. Air Force veteran

Ferdinand ‘Fuzz’ Rogers

• age 66, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; funeral services Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pearl Jabert Rogers of Bourg; his mother, Lucina Bourg Rogers Hutchinson of Bourg; two sons, Tommy Rogers and wife, Stephanie, and Dale Rogers of Bourg; one daughter, Louise R. Aucoin and husband, Ward, of Des Allemands; one brother, Earl Rogers of Montegut; one sister, Imelda Derise of Mermentau; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Ferdinand Joseph Rogers Jr.; and one granddaughter, Danette Rogers
• commercial fisherman and a member of the Montegut American Legion Post No. 0272; U. S. Army veteran and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Irvin Joseph ‘Congo’ Scott

• age 77, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004
• 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, Velina Josephine Dupre Scott of Houma; one son, Daniel P. Scott and wife, Merrill, of Bayou Blue; three daughters, Suzanne S. Herman of Houma, Patty J. Dupre and husband, Rodney, of Bourg, and Pam S. Rollans and husband, Daniel, of Houma; three brothers, Alvin A. Sr., Essie P. and Floyd J. Scott of Houma; one sister, Norma Kaye Bourgeois of Houma; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Angelique A. Darcey; his father and step-mother, Paul Johnnie "Kye" Scott and Emelina A. Scott; two brothers, Harry J. Sr. and Carrol J. Scott; and one sister, Pearl M. Stoufflet
• retired carpenter and fisherman and was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; member of the American Legion and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

SEPTEMBER 8, 2004

David J. Griffin

• age 52, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 11 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; services Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Sue Lichenstein; one son, Frank Griffin and wife, Christie; one stepson, Terrance Lee II; one stepdaughter, Shauna Rousse and husband, Mark; and two grandchildren, Xavier Ledezma and Layla Rousse
• preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Rita Anselmi Griffin; and one daughter, Sandi Marie Griffin
• trawler on his boat the Tee Frank
• Samart Funeral Home

Carl Edward ‘Eddie’ Freeman Sr.

• age 81, a native of Vivian and resident of Lockport, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 57 years, Ola Brunet Freeman of Lockport; two sons, Carl Freeman Jr. of Lockport and Jody and wife, Monique Breaux Freeman, of Lockport; two daughters, Sharon and husband, Ken Saucier, of Houma and Holly and husband, Wayne Bourgeois, of Mississippi; three sisters, Paula Guidry of Galliano, Betty Smith of Lockport and Bonnie Miller of Georgia; seven grandchildren, Will and Ben Freeman, Jennifer Matherne, John and Jesse Freeman, Ashley Beth and David Bourgeois; and three great-grandchildren, Anna Catherine and Abigail Matherne and Andrew Freeman
• preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Edith Freeman
• World War II veteran where he received the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon Award to the Patrol Bombing Squadron No. 18 for outstanding heroism; member of Lockport American Legion and was Lockport Alderman from 1972-76; Texaco gauger for 24 years and was owner of Eddie’s Men and Boys Clothing and Ola’s Fabric Shop; Lafourche Parish All-Star fast-pitch second baseman in the late 1950s parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Roberta McCary

• age 82, a native of Pondcreek, Okla., and resident of Fairfield, Ill., died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Johnson Chapel in Illinois, with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Weatherwax of Brookston, Ind.; one brother, Dean Brown of Kansas; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jack McCary; and her parents, Robert Brown and Anna Garten

Willie Mae Owens Kennedy

• age 76, a native of Lena and resident of Gheens, died at 3:12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2004
• funeral services were held Sunday at Gheens Presbyterian Church, with burial in Epps Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Charles F. Kennedy; two sons, William and Charles "Terry" Kennedy; one daughter, Jeanette Freeman; two brothers, Selmon and Todd Owens; one sister, Lovia Mosley; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, David and Marie Beebe Owens; one brother, Elmer Owens; and one sister, Gladys Owens

Gertrude Arabie Folse

• age 91, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Agney Folse; two daughters, Dorothy F. Maronge and Dolores F. Davis; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Arabie Sr. and Emily Theriot Arabie; four brothers, Alton, Uray, Wilmer "T-Coon" and Leonard "Lee Lee" Arabie Jr.; and one sister, Bernice Folse
• member of St. Mary’s Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of America; head cook at Raceland Upper Elementary School for 38 years; parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church

 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2004

Geoffrey Wendall Alexander

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Houma; memorial service Saturday at the church
• survived by his father, Roy E. Alexander; his stepmother, Loretta V. Alexander; his stepfather, Wayne Morgan; one brother, Bruce and wife, Sharon Alexander; and two sisters, Charmaine Alexander and Roxanne Gee and husband, Frankie
• preceded in death by his mother, Claudette Rita Golden Alexander Morgan; and his grandparents, Maurice and Ora Golden and Lotis Mack and Nora Alexander
• attended TARC and was a resident of Southdown Care Center

Eugene Joseph Brien Jr.

• native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Bargarigo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his special friend, June Deroche of Houma; one son, Barry John Brien and wife, Linda Brien of Gretna; two daughters, Connie Brien Sawyer of The Woodlands, Texas, and Jean Brien Weiss and husband, Tim Weiss of Laguna Beach, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Betsy Brien, David Brien, Melissa Newbould, Robert Roper, Matt Weiss, Cassidy Weiss and Rebecca Sawyer; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Brien Sr. and Alfrida Chauvin Brien; five brothers, Shelby, Ferris, John L., Earl and Charles Brien; and two sisters, Iona Picou and Iris Martin
• retired production foreman with Texaco of 35 years and was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 3700 and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Frances Autin Curole

• age 98, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Dolores C. Bourgeois and Dovie C. Lyons; four grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Philocles Curole; her parents, Pierre and Rosa Autin; five brothers, Oliver, Benoit, Sandras, Etienne and Paul Autin; two sisters, Justine Morvant and Pauline Danos; and one grandson, Todd Chiasson

Daryl Durocher

• age 42, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in St. John Cemetery
• survived by his grandfather, Urban Rodrigue; four brothers, Leo and Rene Durocher and Travis and Ernie Richard Jr.; four sisters, Laurie D. Bergeron, Anita D. Maxwell, Sheila R. Breaux and Angela R. White; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, L.J. and Dolores Durocher Richard; and one sister, Pamela Richard
• member of First Assembly of God Church

Rosadell Simmons ‘Rosalie’ Fry

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 7:28 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to service time Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by one son, Earl Daniel Fry Sr.; four brothers, Benjamin Simmons Sr. of Montegut, Rodney, Daniel Simmons Jr. and wife, Gertrude, of Gray, and Henry Simmons Sr. and wife, Audrey; four sisters, Dorothy Ross and husband, Allen, of Gray, Gloria VanBuren, Helena Allen and Dianne Simmons of Montegut; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Fry Jr.; her parents, Daniel Simmons Sr. and Helena Taylor Simmons; one grandson, Elijah Fry; three brothers, Albert Sr., Joseph and Danny Simmons; and one sister, Mary S. VanBuren
• homemaker, a 17-year member of Neal Ransonet Senior Center and 61 years senior choir member; a member of St. Peter Baptist Church

Laura Lefort Guidry

• age 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Cynthia Guidry; two brothers, Norman and Andrew Lefort Jr.; four sisters, Doris Lefort, Lorraine Pierce, Audrey Burkett and Mae Ann Danos; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Mabry Guidry; her parents, Andrew Sr. and Benisia Gaspard Lefort; one brother, Rudy Lefort; and two sisters, Norma Plaisance and Oletta Autin
• volunteer worker for the Catholic Community Center in Galliano and was a homemaker

Lucia Guidry

• age 83, a native of Montegut and resident of Galliano, died at 5:53 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Allen Edward Guidry; one son, Russell Guidry; three daughters, Judy Lorraine, Sandra Gaspard and Arlene Hebert; two brothers, Raymond and Emray Naquin; six sisters, Necia Duet, Lorecia Duet, Elda Roundtree, Eula Mae Egle, Enid Chauvin and Cecile Levron; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Emilie Brunet Naquin; two brothers, Usie and Henry Naquin; four sisters, Lena Gowlik, Alcidie Battaglia, Enolia Vito and Ella Naquin; and two grandchildren, Chad and Thad Gaspard
• member of the American Legion Auxiliary

Annie Bell ‘Steep’ Jones

• age 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by her husband, James Jones; two sons, Corey and James Davis; two daughters, Tiki Jones and Damonika Smith; three brothers, Stanley Davis Jr. and wife, Margie, Morris Davis and wife, Bertha, and Micheal Davis and wife, Billie; six sisters, Lena Hunter, Annie Lee Lyons, Ernestine Davis, Mary Ann Collins, Thelma Matthews and Isabell Smith; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Stanley Davis Sr. and Lena Jones; two grandchildren, Corey Davis Jr. and Christen Davis; two brothers, Jimmy and Webster Davis; and two sisters, Eva Mae Clay and Mary Ann Jones
• former employee of the Terrebonne Parish School Board and Holiday Inn Motel; Baptist

Caleb Anthony Knight

• age 4, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Congregational Church in Schriever; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his parents, Leon Wilson Antoine Sr. and Keiah Ebony Knight of Houma; his grandparents, Jenny and Charlie "Pete" Carson and Lillie "Pee Wee" and Melvin Knight; his great-grandparents, Maggie Antoine and Gertie Johnson; one brother, Leon W. Antoine Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Ta’keyah L. Antoine of Houma and Shemayya Jones of Thibodaux; three uncles, Benjamin Carter and wife, Daphne, and Melvin Jr. and Roderick Knight; one aunt, Cynthia Carter; his great-uncles, Warren and Samuel Johnson, Gilbert Nester and wife, Betty, and Wayne Antoine and wife, Ann; his great-aunts, Lasima and husband, Wayne, Christine and husband, Leo, Beverly and husband, Mitch, and Val and husband, Cliff; his cousin, Devoted Leann Simon; and his god-parents, Clemence Cooks, Joseph Johnson, Cynthia Carter and Tony St. Julien
• preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara J. Knight; his grandfather, Benny Carter Jr.; his great-grandparents, Samuel Johnson Sr. and Wilson Ordoyne; two great-uncles, Micheal Antoine and Reggie Johnson; one great-aunt, Carol Winston; and one cousin, Nyka Winston
• pre-K student at Oakshire Elementary School; member of St. Mark Congregational Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

David ‘Jerry’ Vial M.D.

• age 76, a native of Hahnville and resident of Luling, died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by his first wife, Beverly Barre Vial; five sons, David J. Vial, Stephen O. Vial, J. Kenneth Vial, D. Frederick Vial, M. D., and L. Andre Vial; six daughters, M. Monica V. Benson, M. D., Lisa V. Prosser, Beverly V. Chester, Francesca Vial, Alicia Vial and Christina Vial; one brother, Leon C. Vial III; 21 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his second wife, Alice Grizzaffi Vial; his parents, Leon C. Vial Jr. and Lucile Lowe Vial; and one son, Leon P. Vial
• member of St. Charles Masonic Lodge No. 445 Consistory and Jerusalem Temple; St. Charles Parish coroner since 1967

Gordon ‘Jack’ Zeringue

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ella Pertuit Zeringue; one daughter, Lois M. Zeringue; one brother, Olezime "O. J." Zeringue; and one sister, Eunice Elliott of Mt. Hermon
• preceded in death by his parents, Viltresse and Olivia Hebert Zeringue; and one brother, Viltresse "Duke" Zeringue
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church

 

SEPTEMBER 10, 2004

Vidalia Rodrigue Allemand

• age 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004
• visitation 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 four sons, Charles Edwards, Ernest "Tiny" Allemand Jr., Thomas "Koo" Allemand and Clyde Allemand; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Allemand Sr.; her parents, Henry and Eliah C. Rodrigue; two brothers, Clinton and Chester Rodrigue; and five sisters, Zulma Ordoyne, Goldie Ayo, Agnes Ordoyne, Marie "TT" Himel and Bridget Landry

Eugene Joseph Brien Jr.

• native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Bargarigo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Barry John Brien and wife, Linda, of Gretna; two daughters, Connie B. Sawyer of The Woodlands, Texas, and Jean B. Weiss and husband, Tim, of Laguna Beach, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Brien Sr. and Alfrida Chauvin Brien; five brothers, Shelby, Ferris, John L., Earl and Charles Brien; and two sisters, Iona Picou and Iris Martin
• retired production foreman with Texaco of 35 years and was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II; member of the V. F. W. Post No. 3700 and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Ella Mae Williams Chambers

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Faye Marie Chambers of Raceland; two stepdaughters, Roberta A. Chambers White and Sandra Chambers Robinson, both of Houma; three brothers, Clifford Washington of New Orleans, Henry Williams and Albert Williams of Raceland; three sisters, Daisy Tolliver of Algiers, Julia Lewis of Killona and Maude Jones of Raceland; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Chambers; her parents, Lucreda Hadley Washington and Major Williams; her stepfather, Wilton Matthews Sr.; two sons, Wilbert and Herbert; three brothers, Ulysess Williams, Anderson "Shorty" Williams and Wilton Matthews Jr.; three sisters, Dorothy Williams, Gladys Dallon and Lucille Reed; and one great-great-grandson
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church, the senior choir and the Young Ladies Benevolent Association

Neal ‘Coon’ Dardar

• age 42, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Grand Isle, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004
• memorial service Saturday at Cheniere Baptist Church in Grand Isle
• survived by his wife, Reba Griffin Dardar; his former wife, Denise Banks; his mother, Joanna Billiot Dardar; two sons, Anthony and Aaron Dardar, both of Kentucky; two daughters, Ashley Dardar of Kentucky and Raven Dardar of Grand Isle; and one sister, Christina Dardar
• preceded in death by his father, Horace Dardar

Horace Davis Jr.

• age 35, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Horace Sr. and Hattie Mae Davis of Raceland; one daughter, Zariya Zyrielle Washington of Raceland; and one sister, Pamela Morris of Jonesboro, Ga.

Mildred James

• age 81, a native and resident of Johnson Ridge, died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Church Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by one son, Francis James of Racine, Wis.; two sisters, Marie J. Washington of Gray and Gertrude J. Celestin of Houma; one brother, Morris James of Chicago; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Alberta Toups James; one son, Phillip Ruthledge; and three brothers, Herman Lewis, Raymond and Clarence James
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church

Mack ‘Big Mack’ Johnson

• age 46, a native of Franklin and resident of Gibson, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 2004
• funeral services held Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Elnora Robinson Johnson; five brothers, Aaron Watson Sr. of Chauvin, Charles and Karo Johnson, both of Gibson, Earl Tyrone Hasley Sr. and wife, Glenda, of Morgan City and the Rev. Robert L. Johnson and wife, Barbara, of Franklin; and five sisters, Ora Mae J. Poindexter and husband, Donald, of Houma, Aline Johnson of Gibson; Bobby J. Robinson, Geneva J. Diggs and husband, Charles Sr., of Gray and Mattie Londo and husband, Calvin, of New Iberia
• preceded in death by his father, Oreal Johnson; one brother, Ernest Johnson; and two sisters, Octavia J. Silas and Gertrude J. Doll
• retired school maintenance worker for 22 years

Elmo Paul Orgeron

• age 52, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church in Larose; religious services Monday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Tanya Caillouet Orgeron; his mother, Lilly LeBlanc Orgeron; two sons, Derrick and Dustin Orgeron; two daughters, Kayla and April Orgeron; three brothers, Willy "Billy", Ronald and Rameaux John Orgeron; and two sisters, Beverly Cortez and husband, Bert Sr., and Elmire Orgeron
• preceded in death by his father, Rameaux Antoine Orgeron; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orgeron and Mr. and Mrs. Henry LeBlanc Sr.

 

SEPTEMBER 11, 2004

René J. Boudreaux

• age 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:37 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cheryl Thibodeaux Boudreaux; his mother, Leona Doucet Boudreaux; one son, René P. Boudreaux II; one daughter, Jennifer Lynn Boudreaux; one brother, Michael James Boudreaux; and one sister, Mary B. Templet
• preceded in death by his father, Melvin Joseph Boudreaux

Billie Jack Freeze Sr.

• age 69, a native of Smackover, Ark., and resident of Raceland, died at 12:05 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 2004
• private memorial service was held Monday; donated his body to science
• survived by one daughter, Tommye Griffin Freeze; five sons, Harvey M., Harlen F., Darryl G. Billie J. Jr. and Terrell R. Freeze; three brothers, Robert, Richard and A.Z. Freeze; three sisters, Melva Johnson, Jessie Poling and Gladys Stoltz; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Forris Freeze and Pinkie Bradley Freeze; two brothers, Glenn and Forris Freeze Jr.; and one sister, Martha Orre

David J. Griffin

• age 52, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 11 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 2004
• funeral services were held Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Sue L. Griffin; one son, Frank Griffin and wife, Christie; one stepson, Terrance Lee II; one stepdaughter, Shauna Rousse and husband, Mark; his father-in-law, Donald Lichenstein; and two grandchildren, Xavier Ledezma and Layla Rousse
• preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Rita Anselmi Griffin; and one daughter, Sandi Marie Griffin
• trawler on his boat the Tee Frank
• Samart Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 12, 2004

Eula Pennington Barker

• age 92, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Richard H. Barker III; two daughters, Marie Jean B. McKey of Baton Rouge and Mary Patricia B. Carey of New Orleans; one sister, Elizabeth Gibbens of New Orleans; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one daughter, Eula Ann Barker, M. D. and her parents, Randolph and Mamie Pennington
• retired school teacher of Terrebonne Parish and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association KKI, the Terrebonne Literary Club, the Terrebonne Garden Club, the Study Club and a longtime parishioner of St. Frances de Sales

Elizabeth Hammond Bradley

• age 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Karelee Bradley and Ora Mae Bradley of Houma and Frank Bradley of New Orleans; one daughter, Rose Lee White of Houma; one stepsister, Rosalie Scott of Houma; 19 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 34 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Viola Turner and Perry Hamilton; one brother, Thomas Green; and two sisters, Mable Saulsberry and Catherine Jackson
• homemaker and a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church

Lorina Thibodaux Breaux

• age 85, a native of Gray and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and until funeral time Monday at St. Mary’s Church in Raceland; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Philip Breaux and wife, Gloria, of Bayou Blue; one brother, Benson Thibodaux of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Mona Pitre of Schriever, Doris Dugas of Thibodaux and Iris Robichaux of Raceland; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "White" Breaux; her parents, Walter and Alfrida Samanie Thibodaux; three brothers, Alvin, Reynold and Felton Thibodaux; and one sister, Maryanne Thibodaux
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Mary’s Church

Antoine Clarence Parfait Sr.

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and until funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 47 years, Pearl Gregoire Parfait of Houma; three sons, Joseph "Mike" Parfait, Antoine Clarence Parfait Jr. and wife, Pam, of Houma, and Rodney Paul Parfait Sr. and wife, Nicole, of Dulac; one foster son, John J. Silver of Houma; three daughters, Gracie Ann Parfait Verdin and husband, Paul, Lucretia "Baby Doo" Parfait, and Maxine Ann Parfait and fiancé, Randy Lyons, of Houma; two brothers, Kirvin Parfait of Dulac, and Oris Parfait of Houma; one sister, Clara Parfait Dion of Houma; and 19 grandchildren, Nicholas, Jacob, Kevin, Nicole, Kyle, Paul and Jeremy Parfait, Rodney Parfait Jr., Antoine Parfait III, Stacie Gautreaux, Stephanie and Jason Verdin, Chad, John and Phillip Silver, Alexis and Alicia Robichaux, Sadie and Derek Billiot; and five great-grandchildren, Shea, Megan and Tyler Gautreaux, and Camryn and Zowie Silver
• preceded in death by his parents, Alidore and Frances Parfait; one brother, Irvin Parfait; three sisters, Lucretia and Joyce Parfait and Hazel Foret; and one daughter-in-law, Pamela Duplantis
• retired fisherman and a parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church; belonged to the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese Cursillo
• Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.

 

SEPTEMBER 13, 2004

Henry ‘Skip’ Amacker

• age 77, a native of Amite and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; funeral services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rose Lee Amacker; one son, Ray Charles Amacker; five daughters, Shirley, Henrietta, Thelma, Debra and Wanda Amacker; two brothers, Matthew Amacker of Beaumont, Texas, and Levi Amacker of Houston; three sisters, Betty Lee Carter of Magnolia, Miss., Mary L. Connerly and Louella Roddock of Detroit; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Rose Lee Amacker; one son, Ellis Ray Amacker; five brothers, Sam, Woodrow, George, Willie Jr. and Silas Amacker; and one sister, Cloteal Johnson
• retired laborer for Mackerbar Oil Company and was a U. S. Army veteran; member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church

Lorena Thibodaux Breaux

• age 85, a native of Gray and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004
• funeral services were held today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Philip Breaux and wife, Gloria, of Bayou Blue; one brother, Benson Thibodaux of Bayou Blue; three sisters, Mona Pitre of Schriever, Doris Dugas of Thibodaux and Iris Robichaux of Raceland; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "White" Breaux; her parents, Walter and Alfrida Samanie Thibodaux; three brothers, Alvin, Reynold and Felton Thibodaux; and one sister, Maryanne Thibodaux
• homemaker and parishioner of St. Mary’s Church

Gertie Mobley Bruce

• age 78, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:55 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Michel "Mitchell" Bruce; three sons, Michael P. Bruce Jr., Clarence J. Bruce and Norman P. Bruce; two daughters, Gloria A. Dufrene and Diane M. Bruce; three brothers, Albert John Mobley, Ozulien Mobley and Robertson Pierre Mobley; three sisters, Eula Anna M. Bruce, Angelina M. Naquin and Norecelia M. Gaudet; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Marcellin and Julienne "Ozellian" Lee Mobley; and three sisters, Felicia M. Guidry, Lucia M. Serigny and Josephine M. Kiger
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Danny ‘Joe’ Dardar

• age 18, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; services Tuesday at the fire station, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Jimmie Lemley; his parents, Norman Jr. and Diane Naquin Dardar; two brothers, Anthony and Dylan Dardar; one sister, Holly Dardar; and his grandmother, Mildred Dardar
• preceded in death by his grandparents, John Marie and Elda Billiot Naquin and Norman Dardar Sr.

Lorita Marie Hebert Guidry

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 11:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Elgy Guidry Jr. of Montegut, Jessie Guidry, Emile Guidry of Bourg and Gale Guidry of Houma; eight daughters, Marion Thibodaux, Monica Hutchinson, Veronica Ledet of Montegut, Margurite Barrios, Dale Guidry of Houma, Lorita LeCompte of Chauvin, Barbara Theriot and Shelia Pellegrin of Bourg; 34 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elgy Joseph Guidry Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Louisiana Nelton Hebert; one son, David Guidry; three brothers, Walton LeBouef, Sidney Hebert and Evis Hebert; five sisters, Nora Vito, Doris Hutchinson, Stella Henry, Beulah LeBouef and Vive Thibodaux; and five grandchildren, Tina, Mickey, Lynn, Natasha and Jamie Guidry
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Amy Lynette Hill

• age 31, a native of West Monroe and resident of Houma, died at 8:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
• religious services were held today at St. Matthews Episcopal Church; graveside services Tuesday at Mulhearn Memorial Park in Monroe
• survived by her father, Richard D. Hill; her stepmother, Diane Hill; her mother, Donna L. Hammon Price; her stepfather, David Price; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hammons
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Fred and Gussie Hill

Ernest ‘Titty Bee’ Johnson

• age 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Shirley J. Converse of Napoleonville and Alphics J. Buggage of Baton Rouge; and one brother, James Chevis of Napoleonville
• preceded in death by his parents, Marcus Sr. and Leona Johnson; and two brothers, Marcus Jr. and Emond Johnson

J. ‘Bruce’ Ledet

• age 91, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:06 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and 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 his wife, Sarah Lusco Ledet; four daughters, Pat and husband, Dr. Walt Bumgardner, Beverly and husband, Mike Melancon, Claudette Ledet Pitre and Debbie and husband, Paul Pitre; two sisters, Carol L. Falgout and Lula Mae Zeringue; and six grandchildren, John Paul Bumgardner, Rachel Bumgardner, Jeffrey Melancon, Gregory Melancon, Kimberly P. Price and Kelly Pitre
• preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Annette Ledet; and two sisters, Myrtle Arcement and infant Irma Ledet
• pitcher for New Orleans Pelican Baseball Club and was a member of the Raceland Lions Club, Lafourche Green Trout Club and Sugar Belt League of Thibodaux; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Antoine Clarence Parfait Sr.

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
• funeral services were held today at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Pearl Gregoire Parfait of Houma; three sons, Joseph "Mike" Parfait, Antoine Clarence Parfait Jr. and wife, Pam, of Houma, and Rodney Paul Parfait Sr. and wife, Nicole, of Dulac; one foster son, John J. Silver of Houma; three daughters, Gracie Ann P.Verdin and husband, Paul, Lucretia "Baby Doo" Parfait, and Maxine Ann Parfait and fiancé, Randy Lyons, of Houma; two brothers, Kirvin Parfait of Dulac, and Oris Parfait of Houma; one sister, Clara Parfait Dion of Houma; 19 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alidore and Frances Parfait; one brother, Irvin Parfait; three sisters, Lucretia and Joyce Parfait and Hazel Foret; and one daughter-in-law, Pamela Duplantis
• retired fisherman and a parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church; belonged to the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese Cursillo

Leona ‘NaNa’ Orgeron

• age 88, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Jackson, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by two sisters, Pauline O. Dufrene and Norma O. Dufrene
• preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Pauline Hartman Orgeron; four brothers, Harris, Wilson, Willie and Antoine Orgeron; and six sisters, Inez O. Matherne, Nita O. Rivet, Elmire O. Dominique, Josephine O. Dominique, Nellie O. Theriot and Thelma O. Dufrene

Donna Marie Blanchard Prince

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Karl Prince of Houma; her parents, Minus and Patricia Schmidt Blanchard of Houma; one son, Matthew Joseph Prince of Houma; two daughters, Heather D. LeBlanc and husband, Chris, and Ashley E. DeRoche of Houma; two sisters, Laura Lee Blanchard of Houma and Paula Ann LeBlanc of Terrytown; and her maternal grandmother, Levine Lee Jasek Schmidt of Houma
• preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Toxie Lee Schmidt; and her paternal grandparents, Preston G. and Hilda Dumont Blanchard
• medical transcriptionist for Terrebonne Home Health Care; member of Just Between Friends and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Ernest Robertson

• age 49, a native of Raceland and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 2:03 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004
• religious services today at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Josephine D. Robertson of Baton Rouge; his parents, Randolph Jr. and Beatrice Robertson of Raceland; one son, Billy Demond Davis of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Juliette Davis Henderson and Princess J. Davis both of Baton Rouge; six brothers, Richard Robertson, Felton Robertson and Nelson Robertson of Thibodaux, Earl Robertson, Randolph Robertson III and Donald Robertson of Raceland; eight sisters, Tracy Robertson, Demetruis Robertson, Shantel Robertson, Necola Robertson and Beatrice Robertson all of Raceland, Catherine Stuart of Biloxi, Miss., Jeannette Robertson of New Iberia and Genelle Richards of Atlanta; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by two brothers, Steven and Jason Robertson; two sisters, Donna and Lisa Robertson; and his grandparents, Louis and Agnes Bourda and Randolph Sr. and Louise Robertson
• member of Church Point Ministries of Baton Rouge

Craig Rochel

• died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004
• mass Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Barbara Schulingkamp

Henry J. Trahan Jr.

• age 77, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by one son, Raymond Trahan; four daughters, Hilda Lassere, Linda Pitre, Rachel Trahan and Henrietta Trahan; one brother, Houston Dupre; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Guidry Trahan; his parents, Henry J. Trahan and Josephine Scott Trahan; two brothers, Hubert Sr. and Raymond Dupre Sr.; and one sister, Madillia Gautreaux

Ida Ragan Weldon

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004
• 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 one son, Penn Weldon; two daughters, Pat Weldon Sweet and Susan Weldon Culpepper; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Fallon Joseph Weldon; her parents, Lillian Roth Ragan and Junius Ragan; and two brothers, Crenshaw Ragan and Louis Ragan

 

SEPTEMBER 14, 2004

Donna Marie Blanchard Prince

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband of nine years, Karl Prince of Houma; her parents, Minus and Patricia Schmidt Blanchard of Houma; one son, Matthew Joseph Prince of Houma; two daughters, Heather D. LeBlanc and husband, Chris, and Ashley E. DeRoche of Houma; two sisters, Laura Lee Blanchard of Houma and Paula Ann LeBlanc of Terry Town; and her maternal grandmother, Levine Lee Jasek Schmidt of Houma
• preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Toxie Lee Schmidt; and her paternal grandparents, Preston G. and Hilda Dumont Blanchard
• medical transcriptionist for Terrebonne Home Health Care; member of Just Between Friends and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Paul E. Schultz

• age 33, a native of Escodido, Calif., and resident of Houma, died at 1:35 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Adele Courteaux Schultz of Houma; his father, Harmon Schultz of Escodido; his mother and stepfather, Janice Wilkins Edwards and Gary Edwards of Houma; two sons, Jacob Adam Schultz and Wayne Lee Schultz of Houma; and one brother, T.C. Schultz of Houma
• U. S. Navy veteran and a member of Mulberry Baptist Church

Ida Ragan Weldon

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004
• 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 one son, Penn Weldon; two daughters, Pat Weldon Sweet and Susan Weldon Culpepper; and eight grandchildren, Amy, Philip and Christopher Weldon, Andrea, Alyce and Kevin Sweet and Sylvia and Robert Culpepper
• preceded in death by her husband, Fallon Joseph Weldon; her parents, Lillian Roth Ragan and Junius Ragan; and two brothers, Crenshaw Ragan and Louis Ragan
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 15, 2004

Lorita Marie Hebert Guidry

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bourg, died at 11:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
• funeral services were held Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by four sons, Elgy Guidry Jr. and wife, Vickie Naquin, of Montegut, Jessie Guidry, Emile Guidry of Bourg and Gale Guidry and wife, Nancy Guy, of Houma; eight daughters, Marion Thibodaux and husband, Clifford Thibodaux, Monica Hutchinson and husband, Joey Hutchinson, Veronica Ledet of Montegut, Margurite Barrios, Dale Guidry of Houma, Lorita LeCompte and husband, Timmy LeCompte, of Chauvin, Barbara Theriot and Shelia Guidry of Bourg; 34 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elgy Joseph Guidry Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Louisiana Nelton Hebert; one son, David Guidry; three brothers, Walton LeBouef, Sidney Hebert and Evis Hebert; five sisters, Nora Vito, Doris Hutchinson, Stella Henry, Beulah LeBouef and Vive Thibodaux; five grandchildren, Tina, Mickey, Lynn, Natasha and Jamie Guidry; and one great-grandchild, Haley Nicole Chamberlain Guidry
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 16, 2004

Erin Gilbride Stanley

• age 29, a native of Walker and resident of Des Allemands, died at 6:37 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; religious services Saturday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ritchie Stanley; her parents, Sharon Brister and stepfather, John Brister, Robert Gilbride and stepmother, Peggy Gilbride; two daughters, Ellen and Sara Stanley; two brothers, Robert John Gilbride and Sean Griffiths; and one sister, Carrie Laboyteaux
• member of Christ Gospel Church in Kenner

 

SEPTEMBER 17, 2004

Anna Mae Malbrough Breaux

• age 84, a native of Houma, former resident of Berwick and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands
• survived by two daughters, Paula B. Sampey and husband, Bryan, of Houma, and Susan Chauvin and husband, Barry, of North Carolina; two sisters, Rose Taranto and Hilda Vial Madere; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Harris and Louise Leonard Malbrough; one son, Ronnie Loup; one brother, Alden Nick Malbrough; and one stepbrother, Clifton Bonvillain

Lynus Pierre Dupre

• age 82, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died at 7:35 a.m. Wednes-day, Sept. 15, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucille Portier Dupre of Chauvin; three daughters, Bonnie Domangue and husband, Aubrey, Lynette LeBlanc and husband, Hubert, of Chauvin and Nell Rodriguez and husband, Michael, of Houma; one brother, Ernest Dupre Jr. of Gonzales; three sisters, Adele Pellegrin of Chauvin, Lyie Simoneaux of Montegut and Genevieve Hebert of Houma; eight grandchildren, Carroll Domangue and wife, Debra, Burt Domangue and wife, Gina, Thomas Domangue and wife, Donna, Monica Breaux and husband, Ted, Melissa Lyons and husband, Chad, Michelle Pinell and husband, Dwayne, Jessica Frisella and husband, Joey, and Jodi Lirette and husband, Scott; and 12 great-grandchildren, Sierra, Justin, Travis, Jaci and Whitney Domangue, Derek Breaux, Tyler Breaux, Jace Lyons, Gabrielle Frisella, Kylie Lirette, Luke Lirette and Gage Pinell
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Dupre Sr. and Josephine LeBoeuf Dupre; one brother, Duffy Dupre; and two sisters, Necia Robichaux and Elodie Price
• retired commercial fisherman and was a U. S. Army veteran in World War II; served 38 months as a lineman during World War II in central India Burma; member of V. F. W. Post No. 9608, American Legion Post No. 0380, 4th degree Knights of Columbus and Ward Seven Citizens Club; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lloyd Andrew Guidry

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Anna Boyne Guidry of Houma; one stepson, Lawrence Guidry and wife, Yvonne, of Houston; two stepdaughters, Mary E. Falgout and Annette "Bitty" Colwart and husband, James, of Houma; two brothers, Lee Guidry and Charles Guidry of Houma; one sister, Pearl Porche of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sam Guidry and Olga Duplantis Guidry; one stepson-in-law, Raymond Falgout; five brothers, Rudolph, Ralph, Samson, Elwood James and Raoul Guidry; and one sister, Lois Southern
• retired roustabout and was a U. S. Army veteran in World War II; past member of the V. F. W. and American Legion and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Jonas ‘June’ James

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Pleasant View Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beatrice Lewis James; and three sisters, Pearl James, Margaret James and Evelyn Willis
• preceded in death by his parents, Adline Madison and Samuel James; and one brother, Lester James
• retired longshoreman and a U. S. Army veteran; Baptist

Catherine ‘Ta’ Bourgeois Kraemer

• age 92, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:03 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Edward Comeaux Jr. and Donald Comeaux; two daughters, Laura Lea Froisy and Jo Ann Pohloff; one stepdaughter, Joyce Haydel; one brother, John Bourgeois; one sister, Elaine Daigle; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Edward J. Comeaux Sr.; her second husband, Didier Z. Kraemer; her parents, Oliver Sr. and Ida Hogan Bourgeois; one brother, Oliver Bourgeois Jr.; and one sister, Margaret Tate
• newspaper distributor for the Times Picayune and a bookmobile operator for Lafourche Parish Library

Ozema J. ‘Buck’ LaGrange Jr.

• age 82, a native of Labadieville and resident of Larose, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Doreen LaGrange and Janice Dufrene; two sisters, Una Boudreaux and Eunice Pierce; and one granddaughter, Brook LaGrange
• preceded in death by his wife, Reba Gros LaGrange; his parents, Ozema LaGrange Sr. and Bertha Richard LaGrange; three brothers, Ernest, Paul and Albert LaGrange and one granddaughter, Abby L. Dufrene
• worked for Cheramie Marsh Buggies and was a U. S. Navy veteran; enjoyed fishing and vegetable gardening; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Donna Marie Blanchard Prince

• age 40, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004
• viitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband of nine years, Karl Prince of Houma; her parents, Minus and Patricia Schmidt Blanchard of Houma; one son, Matthew Joseph Prince of Houma; two daughters, Heather D. LeBlanc and husband, Chris, and Ashley E. DeRoche of Houma; two sisters, Laura Lee Blanchard of Houma and Paula Ann LeBlanc of Terry Town; and her maternal grandmother, Levine Lee Jasek Schmidt of Houma
• preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Toxie Lee Schmidt; and her paternal grandparents, Preston G. and Hilda Dumont Blanchard
• medical transcriptionist for Terrebonne Home Health Care; member of Just Between Friends and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marcia Usey Richard

• age 77, a native of Schriever and resident of Gretna, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2004
• memorial service held Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; donated her body to LSU Medical School
• survived by one son, Michael Richard; one daughter, Debra Searsy; one sister, Madge U. Naquin; one brother, Jimmy Usey; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Morris Richard; and parents, Oliver Usey and Bessie Usey

 

SEPTEMBER 18, 2004

Linda Alipio Bene

• age 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
• visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; memorial service today at the funeral home parlor
• survived by her husband, Donald Bene Sr.; her mother, Daisy Dinet; two sons, Donald Bene Jr. and Matthew Bene; two daughters, Laurie Bene and Amanda Comardelle; two brothers, Anthony and Anastacio Alipio; one sister, Anita A. Tyson; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Atanocio Alipio; and one brother, Joseph Rudolph
• employed by Wal-Mart for 12 years

Mickey Paul Cheramie

• age 33, a native of Raceland and resident of Gheens, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his former wife, Felicia Cheramie; his parents, Leroy Cheramie and Genell Plaisance Cheramie; one daughter, Hannah Marie Cheramie; one brother, Terry J. Cheramie and wife, Callie Sampey; his former sister-in-law, Tara A. Cheramie; one nephew, Chase Cheramie; two nieces, Erin and Myka Cheramie; and his grandmother, Elise Cheramie
• preceded in death by one uncle, Calvin Cheramie; two aunts, Joyce C. Melancon and Verlie P. Matherne; one nephew, Clint Cheramie; and his grandparents, Louis Cheramie and Levy Sr. and Adelia Plaisance
• enjoyed having a good time with his friends, spending time with his daughter, working on his vehicles and working out; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Alton J. ‘T-Ta’ Delaune

• age 70, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut Off, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004
• survived by his wife, Essie Kraemer Delaune; three sons, Gary, Larry and Ted Delaune; three daughters, Kay D. Dupre, Essie M. Delaune and Rose D. Hebert; three brothers, Eddie, Nolan and Elson Delaune Jr.; two sisters, Mildred D. LeBlanc and Audry D. Bruce; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elson Sr. and Blanche Griffin Delaune; one son, Alton Delaune Jr.; two grandchildren, Brea Marie Delaune and Steven Dupre; two brothers, Wilton and Milton Delaune; and one sister, Doris Pitre
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Garland Kolade Rashawn Johnson

• age 22, a resident of Powhatan, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004
• funeral services Monday at New Zion Baptist Church in Houma
• survived by his wife, Shantelle Johnson; his father, Garland O. Johnson; his grandparents, Mildred J. Johnson, Percy E. and Mary L. Gabriel, and Joseph O. and Elise L. Johnson; two brothers, Keyomo K. Butler and Khwame K. Johnson; two sisters, Kalima R. Newton and Keanga J. Johnson; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Suzan Gabriel Johnson; one sister, Kazia Jamima Johnson; and his grandmother, Delories Banks Gabriel

Luby John ‘Chink’ LeBlanc

• age 59, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Frances Shaw; two daughters, Belle Shaw and Angela Dautreuil and husband, Francis; four stepsons, Bobby, Joe, Clark and Ronald Shaw; three sisters, Audrey LeBlanc, Eula L. Daigle and husband, C.J., and Barbara LeBlanc; and three grandchildren, Jaydon Labat and Nathalie and Gabrielle Dautreuil
• preceded in death by his parents, Luby and Laura Roger LeBlanc; and one brother, Floyd LeBlanc Sr.
• enjoyed deer hunting and the outdoors
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

David Dwayne Perry

• age 43, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004
• memorial service Monday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Houma; donated his body to science
• survived by his parents, Jerry Perry and Mona Adair Perry; and his companion, Gee Gee Cambre
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Perry and Dora Martin Perry and James Alvin and Ruby Smith Adair

Ann Adele Naquin Toups

• age 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Pershing J. Toups Jr. and Raymond J. Toups; one daughter, Kathleen Toups Ayo; one brother, James "Petoe" Naquin; one sister, Stella Naquin LeBlanc; five grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Pershing J. Toups Sr.; and her parents, Claude Naquin and Stella Morvant Naquin

Donald Verret

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
• visitation Sunday at Community Funeral Home and Sunday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; wake services Sunday at the church; visitation to funeral time Monday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gloria Gary Verret; three sons, Reginald W. Verret of Baton Rouge and Darrel J. Verret and Efrem J. Brown, both of Dallas; two daughters, Gloria A. Verret of North Carolina and Shemada M. Verret of Houma; two adopted sons, Micheal Jones of Houma and Bruce Broussard of Morgan City; six adopted daughters, Audrey Alridge, Linda Jones, Dorothy Jones and Audretta Wilkerson, all of Houma, and Martha Watson and Ethel Bonnett; two brothers, Arthur Verret and Benjamin Rollins; one sister, Marion "Patsy" Taylor; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 15 adopted grandchildren; and 13 adopted great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Verret and Louise Celestine Verret; one brother, Harold Verret Jr.; and one sister, Leontine V. Robinson
• retired educator with the Terrebonne Parish School Board; member of Blaine C. Lodge since 1949, serving as worship master for 16 years, recorder and on the Trustee Board
• past member of the Southern University Board of Supervisors, past president of Terrebonne Parish Education Association, past chairman and member of Selective Service Board No. 66, past director of the City Recreation for negroes, past member of the Board of Directors for New Orleans area Health Planning Council, past Institutional Represent-ative of the Boy Scouts of America, past member of the Board of Directors of Terrebonne Parish Chapter of the Tuberculosis Association, past president and chairman of the Board of Directors of Community Funeral Home of Houma Inc., past member of Technical Committee of Houma-Terrebonne Mass Transit Committee, past alternate member of the board of Directors of South Central Regional Planning Commission, past member of the Supervisory Board of St. Lucy’s Community Center, past vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of Terrebonne Education Association Credit Union, past member of Terrebonne Parish School Board, past chairman and member of the Board of Directors of Terrebonne General Medical Center, past president and chairman of the Board of Directors of Retired Teachers Education Association, past member and Board of Directors of United Way of Terrebonne Parish Inc., a member of Southern University Alumni Association and member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
• received the Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award NAACP; enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf and was a member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 19, 2004

Dana Maria Lirette

• age 41, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Dularge, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her father, Nolan Lirette of Bayou Dularge; her brother, Keith Lirette and wife, Jame’, of Houma; two sisters, Amy Lirette and Stephanie Lirette, both of Bayou Dularge; one godchild, Candice Williams of Houma; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends
• preceded in death by her mother, Lois Bergeron Lirette; her grandparents, Henry and Dorita Babin Bergeron and Johnny and Hilda Liner Lirette
• homemaker and member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Post 8779 and the Ladies Alter Society; parishioner of the St. Eloi Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

David Dwayne Perry

• age 43, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004
• memorial service Monday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Houma; body is being donated to science at his request
• survived by his parents, Jerry Perry and Mona Adair Perry; and his long-time companion, Gee Gee Cambre
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Perry and Dora Martin Perry and James Alvin and Ruby Smith Adair

Donald Verret

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and today at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; wake services today at the church; visitation to funeral time Monday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; funeral services Monday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Gloria Gary Verret; three sons, Reginald W. Verret of Baton Rouge and Darrel J. Verret and Efrem J. Brown, both of Dallas; two daughters, Gloria A. Verret of North Carolina and Shemada M. Verret of Houma; two adopted sons, Micheal Jones of Houma and Bruce Broussard of Morgan City; six adopted daughters, Audrey Alridge, Linda Jones, Dorothy Jones and Audretta Wilkerson, all of Houma, and Martha Watson and Ethel Bonnett; two brothers, Arthur Verret and Benjamin Rollins; one sister, Marion "Patsy" Taylor; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 15 adopted grandchildren; and 13 adopted great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Verret and Louise Celestine Verret; one brother, Harold Verret Jr.; and one sister, Leontine V. Robinson
• retired educator with Terrebonne Parish School Board; member of Blaine C. Lodge since 1949, serving as worship master for 16 years, recorder and on the Trustee Board
• past member of the Southern University Board of Supervisors, past president of Terrebonne Parish Education Association, past chairman and member of Selective Service Board No. 66, past director of the City Recreation for negroes, past member of the Board of Directors for New Orleans area Health Planning Council, past Institutional Representative of the Boy Scouts of America, past member of the Board of Directors of Terrebonne Parish Chapter of the Tuberculosis Association, past president and chairman of the Board of Directors of Community Funeral Home of Houma Inc., past member of Technical Committee of Houma-Terrebonne Mass Transit Committee, past alternate member of the board of Directors of South Central Regional Planning Commission, past member of the Supervisory Board of St. Lucy’s Community Center, past vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of Terrebonne Education Association Credit Union, past member of Terrebonne Parish School Board, past chairman and member of the Board of Directors of Terrebonne General Medical Center, past president and chairman of the Board of Directors of Retired Teachers Education Association, past member and Board of Directors of United Way of Terrebonne Parish Inc., a member of Southern University Alumni Association and member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
• received the Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award NAACP; enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf; member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

Marie Louise Bourg Malbrough

• age 74, a native of Houma and resident of Marrero, died at 3:32 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004 at West Jefferson Medical Center due to cardiac arrest
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Monday at the funeral home with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Melissa Paolini and her husband, Eric Paolini, of Belle Chasse, and Pamela Keller and her husband, Keith Keller of Coronado, Calif.; one daughter-in-law, Windy Malbrough of Marrero; one brother, Gilbert Bourg Jr. of Schriever; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Primeaux, Jason Paolini, Emily Keller, Frederick Keller, Weldon Malbrough Jr., Phillip Malbrough, Jessica Malbrough and Jordan Malbrough; and one great-grandchild, Emma Primeaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert Bourg Sr. and Marie Louise Toups Bourg; her husband, Merle Anthony Malbrough; one son, Weldon Malbrough Sr.; one brother, George Bourg; one sister, Alice Callahan; her grandparents, Lawrence Bourg and Emma Bergeron Bourg and Ernest Toups and Effie Crochet Toups
• registered nurse at West Jefferson Medical Center
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Randy Joseph ‘Joe’ Billiot

• age 57, a native of Theriot and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Paul Ray "Perc" Verdun and Racheal "Shine" Verdun, both of Grand Caillou; two daughters, Regina Billiot of Houma and Becky Smith of Grand Caillou; one sister, Eva Doris Billiot Fitch; six stepsisters, Mary DeHart and Shirley Kingrey, both of Bayou Blue, and Mildred Richard, Winone Verdin, Phyllis Lacoste and Annabell Verdin, all of Theriot; 10 grandchildren; 3 nieces; 3 grandnieces; and 2 grandnephews
• preceded in death by his mother, Eva "U-B" Gregoire and his stepfather, Albert Billiot

Grace Hurlbut Brauninger

• age 99, a resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2004
• visitation Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Methodist service Tuesday at the Welsh First United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall in Welsh, with interment following at Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh
• survived by her only child, a daughter, JoAnna Lea Brauninger Burrow and her husband, Bobby W. Burrow; and two grandchildren, JoLynn D. Burrow and Jan Reynolds
• preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Edgar Hurlbut and JoAnna Lee Hebert Hurlbut; her husband, Sidney Lea Brauninger; and her brother, Virgil Floyd Hurlbut
• throughout her life, she was an active member of society in many areas; member of the First United Methodist Church in Houma; an AARP Chapter organizer and president; a Terrebonne Parish Polling Commissioner; a Methodist church member and steward in Pennsylvania, Texas and Louisiana; a clothing store manager and buyer in Pennsylvania and Louisiana; a Brownie and Girl Scout leader; a fire department volunteer and a school volunteer in Pennsylvania; and a teacher, among others; one of the very few women in her era to obtain a college education; beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2004

Randy Joseph ‘Joe’ Billiot

• age 57, a native of Theriot and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004
• funeral services were scheduled today at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Paul Ray "Perc" Verdun and Racheal "Shine" Verdun, both of Grand Caillou; two daughters, Regina Billiot of Houma and Becky Smith of Grand Caillou; one sister, Eva Doris Billiot Fitch; six stepsisters, Mary DeHart and Shirley Kingrey, both of Bayou Blue, and Mildred Richard, Winone Verdin, Phyllis Lacoste and Annabell Verdin, all of Theriot; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Eva "U-B" Gregoire Billiot and his stepfather, Albert Billiot

Ruby Thomas Bohannon

• age 75, a native of Laredo, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Gwenda Thomas Martin and husband, David Alan Martin, of Houma; five grandchildren, Wendy Thomas Rotolo, Jason Wayne Thomas, Kristen Leigh Martin, Jared Wade Martin and Brad Thomas Martin; three great-grandchildren, Elise Gabrielle Martin, Matthew Allen Rotolo and Joshua Thomas Rotolo; and a host of loving adopted grandchildren
• preceded in death by her second husband, Billy Bohannon Sr.; her first husband, J. W. Thomas; her parents, Harry Boyer and Beatrice Stringfield Boyer; and one son, Larry Wayne Thomas
• former realtor, a broker and owner of Thomas Real Estate for 32 years; member of the Houma Oil Wives, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the Bayou Board of Realtors and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Victor Brunson Jr.

• age 55, a native of Natchez, Miss., and resident of Morgan City, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City; funeral services Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Ann Picciola and husband, Marco, of Cut Off and Mary Lou Conrad and husband, Johnny, of Berwick; one brother, Thomas M. Brunson and wife, Kathy, of Morgan City; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Victor Brunson Sr. and Ruby Smith Brunson

Earline Gautreaux Chaisson

• age 81, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Jesse Chaisson; one son, Jimmy Chaisson; one daughter, Janet C. Allemand; two sisters, Inez Allemand and Wilma Gaudet; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Philip Gautreaux Sr. and Mathilde Barrios Gautreaux; three brothers, Johnny, Philip Jr. and Edward Gautreaux; and one sister, Marie Dufrene
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

George Anthony Hummel Sr.

• age 86, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Amanda Ellender Hummel of Pointe-aux-Chenes; four sons, George A. Hummel Jr. and wife, Shirlene, of Houma, Paul Anthony Hummel and wife, Illiana, of New York, Thomas A. Hummel and wife, Susan, of Mississippi, and Timothy A. Hummel and wife, Sheri, of Delaware; one daughter, Diane H. Taub and husband, Leon, of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Peter Hummel and Augusta Oechsner Hummel; one son, Gerald Hummel; and one sister, Doris Hummel
• retired businessman who owned a furniture store in Queens, N. Y. He was a member of the Lions Club, a Eucharist Minister, a Lector and a religion teacher in his parish; served in World War II as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corp.

Brenda Joyce Moore Leonard

• age 55, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Adam Leonard Sr. of Bourg; one son, Adam J. Leonard Jr. and wife, Darla, of Bourg; two daughters, Stacie L. Stipelcovich and husband, Peter, and Amanda J. Leonard of Houma; one brother, Raymond J. Moore Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Meryl M. Stanford of Poplarville, Miss., and Isabelle Stelly of Duson; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Moore Sr. and Bessie Zeringue Moore; and her grandparents, Henry and Marie Chaisson Moore, Alphonse Abel Zeringue Sr. and Annette Pitre Zeringue
• Avon Distributor and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Connie Sue Dupre Mire

• age 47, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, James J. Mire of Houma; her parents, Camille Joseph Dupre Jr. and Betty Martin Dupre of Houma; one son, Steven Mire of Houma; one daughter, Cindy Mire Marcel of Houma; two brothers, David Dupre and wife, Angela, and Daniel Dupre and wife, Eldine, of Houma; three sisters, Gwen Eaton and husband, Gregory, Darlene Buquet and husband, Gilbert Buquet Jr., and Diane Fitzgerald and husband, Micheal, of Houma; one grandchild, Devin Mire; her grandparents, Camille and Irene Theriot Dupre of Houma; and loved by many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Lawrence Martin and Lula Mae Martin
• clerk at Winn Dixie and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

James Triggs Sr.

• age 77, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:55 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Young Men Benevolent Association Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing
• survived by his wife, Olivia Thomas Triggs of Thibodaux; one son, James Triggs Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Carolyn T. Truxillo of Thibodaux and Rose Gant of Raceland; four sisters, Clara Triggs of Raceland, Neoma Coleman of New Orleans, Carrie Shelby and Theresa Boyd, both of Thibodaux; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Frances Allen Triggs; one daughter, Joyce T. Boyd; four brothers, Andrew, Joseph, Sidney and Elijah Triggs Jr.; and three sisters, Rosetta T. Folse, Albertha Triggs and Ida Coleman
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church and was retired from Soloco Construction

 

SEPTEMBER 21, 2004

Stanley J. ‘Phonse’ Dover Jr.

• age 82, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Floy Boudreaux Dover of Houma; one daughter, Bonnie Dover Callahan and husband, Michael J. Callahan, of Houma; three grandchildren, Michelle Callahan Eschete and husband, Joel P. Eschete, Ronnie J. Dover and wife, Misty Lirette Dover, and Roland A. Dover and wife, Carla Sword Dover; and five great-grandchildren, Josie Eschete, Jace Eschete, Mikie Dover, Baylee Dover and Paige Dover
• preceded in death by his parents, Stanley J. Dover Sr. and Mary Bourgeois Dover; one son, Ronnie S. Dover; one brother, Allen J. Dover; and one sister, Merill Dover Guidry
• retired gauger/tanker with Texaco and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

James ‘Lance’ Harrington

• age 57, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Abbeville, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004
• funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, in Abbeville
• survived by his former wife, Mary Cherry Harrington; five daughters, Stephanie H. Curry, Anita H. Bourgeois, Rebecca H. Burnham, Jennifer H. Besson and Sarah H. Crimiel; one son, Joseph "Blake" Harrington; his mother, Carrie Lege; five brothers; three sisters; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Roy Harrington; one sister, Anita Harrington; one brother, Nolan Harrington; and his grandfather, Elie Lege

George Anthony Hummel Sr.

• age 86, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes for 27 years, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Amanda Ellender Hummel of Pointe-aux-Chenes; four sons, George A. Hummel Jr. and wife, Shirlene, of Houma, Paul Anthony Hummel and wife, Illiana, of New York, Thomas A. Hummel and wife, Susan, of Mississippi, and Timothy A. Hummel and wife, Sheri, of Delaware; one daughter, Diane H. Taub and husband, Leon, of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Peter Hummel and Augusta Oechsner Hummel; one son, Gerald Hummel; and one sister, Doris Hummel
• retired businessman who owned a furniture store in Queens, N. Y.; member of the Lions Club, a Eucharist Minister, a Lector and a religion teacher in his parish; served in World War II as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Medical Corp.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Cora G. Kraemer

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004
• 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 one brother, Larry Gros; one sister, Marie Naquin; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Denis and Elodie Gravois Gros; one son, Junius Kraemer; one daughter, Betty Ann Kraemer; and four brothers, Denis, A.J., Oran and Harold Gros

James J. Rhynes

• age 84, a native of Gonzales, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:58 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2004
• no services were scheduled
• survived by his wife, Laura Rhynes; two daughters, Barbara Burt and Janice Mire; one sister, Mildred Tromtore; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Henrietta Rhynes

Evelyn Matherne Theriot

• age 78, a native of Gheens and resident of Cut Off, died at 8:13 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ernest Theriot Jr. and Perry Theriot; two sons-in-law, Don Arabie and Earl Tregre; two daughters, Beverly Arabie and June Tregre; one daughter-in-law, Paulette Theriot; one brother, Sidney Matherne; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four grandchildren-in-law
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Theriot Sr.; her parents, Felix and Adele Hebert Matherne; four brothers, Felecien, Felix Jr., Antoine and Johnny Matherne; and five sisters, Adele LeBouef, Adelina Perez, Adelise LeBouef, Adelia Plaisance and Mathild Daigle
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

 

SEPTEMBER 22, 2004

Ruffin P. Bourg Jr.

• age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2004
• memorial service Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac
• survived by three sons, Gene Trahan and Steven and Eric Bourg; one daughter, Leslie Trahan; one brother, Russell Bourg; four sisters, Ruby Williams, Dolores Fanguy, Gloria Lirette and Mary Blum; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Ruffin Sr. and Ella Fanguy Bourg; and one infant brother
• welder/construction worker and served in the U. S. Navy; Catholic

Emma Florence ‘Bobbie’ Garriott Clark

• age 75, a native of Florence, Ky., and resident of Gray, died at 12:08 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2004
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church; religious services Thursday at the church; visitation to graveside services Saturday at Searcy Funeral Home in Enterprise, Ala.; graveside services Saturday at Old Tabernacle Cemetery in Enterprise
• survived by her husband, Jim Clark of Gray; one son, Buddy Clark and wife, Debbie, of Atlanta; two daughters, Theresa Ridley and husband, Tim, and Alicia Adams, all of Atlanta; and three grandchildren, Dani Clark, Dylan Clark and Avery Adams
• preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel A. Garriott and Pearl O. Monical Garriott
• retired nursing professor with Nicholls State University and a member of Sigma Theta Nursing Sorority; member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ritney Leon Coleman

• age 40, a native of Boutte and resident of Gibson, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004
• visitation Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral services Friday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pamela Cheavis Coleman; his father, Andrew Coleman; his stepmother, Myrdel Coleman; his grandmother, Naomi Coleman; two sons, Ritney L. Coleman Jr. and Dion K. Cheavis; one stepson, Hershel Lutcher; three daughters, Raneisha D. Coleman, Christy D. White and Quindalyn S. Cheavis; six brothers, Betrand Coleman and Marc Coleman, both of New Orleans, Perry Coleman and wife, Darlene, Jeffery Coleman of Boutte, Paul Coleman and wife, Sharon, of Fort Knox, Ky., and Gregory Coleman and wife, Leslie, of Atlanta; two sisters, Charlette Coleman of St. Rose and Charlene Coleman of Boutte; and four half-sisters, Jacqueline Gullage and husband, Gerald, Andrea Coleman, Antoinette Coleman and Tawana Marshall and husband, Kendall
• preceded in death by his mother, Delores B. Coleman; his grandparents, Celestine and Dorothy Brown and Eddie Coleman; and one brother, Carl Coleman
• rigger with Hutco

Rogers Joseph Guidry Jr.

• age 54, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2004
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; services Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Susie Hendrix Guidry; his mother, Gloria Duplantis Guidry; one daughter, Stacy G. Martin; one brother, Mark Guidry; one sister, Joyce Guidry Pitre; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Rogers Joseph Guidry Sr.
• Times Picayune distributor at Fourchon and store manager for Ellzey Marine Hardware at Fourchon; member of St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Irving Edward Legendre Jr.

• age 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Byrne Ellender Legendre; two sons, Irving "Ed" III of Bradenton, Fla., and Will of New Iberia; three daughters, Mary Byrne Bordelon of Houma, Adeline Bernard of Thibodaux and Katie Hebert of Houma; two brothers, Ben and Gus Legendre, both of Thibodaux; and three sisters, Irene Legendre of Thibodaux, Pat O’Grady of St. Louis, Mo., and Ellie Toups of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Irving E. Legendre Sr. and Eloise Smith Legendre; and one daughter, Julie Irene Legendre
• past president and general manager of Lafourche Sugars Corporation and served on the Lafourche Parish Police Jury; past president of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, past president of American Sugar Cane League, past member of the Board of Directors of Argent Bank and was affiliated with many civic and community organizations and charities

Cheryle Lynn ‘Tee-Tee’ McCann

• age 26, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004
• funeral services were scheduled today at Samart Funeral Home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Steve McCann Sr. and Diana Marcel; four brothers, Steve McCann Jr., Corey Ewing, A. J. Marcel and V. J. Marcel III; and three sisters, Sherry Dupre, Stacey Sampay and Wendy Potter
• Catholic

Jody F. Oliveira Morris

• age 42, a native of Houston and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004
• visitation to service time Thursday at Christian Assembly Church in Schriever; memorial service Thursday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Heather Mae Lynn Morris of Ponce de Leon, Fla.; two sons, Chase Thompson Morris of Ponce de Leon and Presto