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Obituaries June, 2005 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 July 2005

JUNE 1, 2005

Diane Theriot Adams

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 28, 2005
• memorial service Thursday at Living Word Church
• survived by her parents, Odon and Miriam Guidry Theriot; one son, Dwayne Adams and wife, Monica; one daughter, Angelle Adams Percle and husband, Mylo; one granddaughter, Haley Adams; and three step-grandchildren, Dirk, Brandon and Megan Dufrene
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Ruffin and Agnes Rhodes Guidry and Eddie and Evelena Lirette Theriot
• teacher in the Terrebonne Parish School System for 12 years and most recently taught at Oaklawn Junior High School; former employee of The Courier, a 1967 graduate of Terrebonne High School and a proud 1993 graduate of Nicholls State University

Louise Westerman Barras

• age 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2005
• funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Cyprien Barras and wife, Patsy, of Napoleonville; three daughters, Marian B. Vega of Donaldsonville, Gladys B. Molitor and husband, Millard, of Houma and Peggy B. Boudreaux and husband, Robert, of Napoleonville; 20 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney Henry Barras; her parents, Valsin and Corrine Martin Westerman; three brothers, Clerfy, Leonard and Camille Westerman; one son-in-law, Sidney V. Vega Jr.; one great-grandson, Timmy Barras; two infant grandchildren; one infant great-grandson; and Joseph H. Breaux, husband of her granddaughter, Diane Breaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Elsie Mae Billiot

• age 53, a native and resident of Grand Bois, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, May 29, 2005
• visitation today at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois and to funeral time Thursday at Bourg Baptist Church; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sterling Billiot; one son, Michael Gerard Verdin Jr.; six daughters, Vicki Bonvillain, Michelle Dye, Tabitha Upton, Dodia Matherne, Dena Billiot and Mirdanda Billiot; six brothers, Alcee Billiot Jr., Willie, Douglas, Danny, Donald and Davy; four sisters, Rena Cushing, Louann Verdin, Lori Dehart and Susan Dominique; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Michael Gerard Verdin Sr.; her parents, Alcee and Mildred Billiot; two grandchildren, Michael Billiot and Andrea Vizier; three brothers, Rusty, Dean and Robin; and one sister, Melissa Billiot
• member of Bethel Baptist Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Gilbert Joseph ‘Fish’ Dempster

• age 43, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 1 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Melford E. Dempster Jr. and Joan C. Dempster; three brothers, Randal, Roy and Ron Dempster, all of Vacherie; and two sisters, Pamela D. Falgoust of Vacherie and Annette D. Lisle of Georgia
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Melford Dempster, Leonise Dempster, Gilbert Cortez and Noelie Cortez
• employed by the Lafourche Basin Levee District for 20 years

Orion ‘O’ Ernst

• age 42, a native and resident of Luling, died Friday, May 27, 2005
• funeral service Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Raceland
• son of Frank and Dorothy Wedemeier Ernst Jr. of Luling; husband of Lila T. Ernst; stepfather of, Monica Williams; five grandchildren; the beloved brother of Kevin Ernst of Luling, Darla E. McBroom of Luling and Dana E. Hull of Thibodaux; beloved brother-in-law of Missy Ernst, Randy McBroom and George Hull; adored uncle of Meghan McBroom, Steven Ernst, Dr. Shelley Haydel, Susan Haydel, Julianne Courtney and Hayden Hull; and is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends
• health physics tech II employed by Entergy Waterford III for 16 years
• Samart Funeral Home

Oliver H. Foret

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:34 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mabel B. Foret; one son, Phil Foret; one daughter, Pamela Folse; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie Foret Sr. and Victoria Danos Foret; six brothers, Ridley, Mack, Harris, Nolan, Nelson and Willie Foret Jr.; and one sister, Marie F. Zeringue
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Donald Joseph ‘Rabbit’ Harris

• age 49, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christ Baptist Church in Houma; funeral service Thursday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Donald and Don Davis; and one sister, Danella Mary Jones
• preceded in death by his parents, Lucille Jones and Dan Harris
• self-employed roofer

Eugenie Marie Brunet Lajaunie

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:50 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Willard P. Lajaunie Jr. and wife, Katharine, of Leander, Texas; two daughters, Janet L. Lapeyrouse and husband, Eris, and Shirley L. Gautreaux and husband, Camille, of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Glenda LeBlanc of Houma; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Willard Paul Lajaunie Sr.; her parents, Theodore Brunet Sr. and Marie LeBoeuf Brunet; one son, Randal P. Lajaunie; seven brothers, Maurice, Harris, Alphonse, Paul, Theodore Jr., Simon and Marius Brunet; and two sisters, Lucia B. Hutchinson and Francoise B. Danos
• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Anna Mae ‘Chick’ LeBouef

• age 79, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Thomas P. LeBouef; two sons, Wayne LeBouef and wife, Vanessa, of Chauvin and Samuel LeBouef Sr. and wife, Terri Lee, of Montegut; one daughter, Sally Naquin and husband, Gary, of Houma; two brothers, Nolan Bourg of Chauvin and Albert Bourg of Houma; one sister, Rita Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Zenon and Emsey Rhodes Bourg; her stepfather, Louis Robichaux; one brother, Zenon Bourg Jr.; one halfbrother, Leo Bourg; four stepbrothers, Harry, Gilbert, Elgin and Bagley Robichaux; one sister, Lena Bourg; two halfsisters, Lucille Acosta and Lucinda Hutchinson; and two stepsisters, Emelda and Virginia Robichaux
• member of St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society, the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary and Ward Seven Citizens Club; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Louis A. PlaisanceSr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; Masonic service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Johnny, Louis Jr. and Dean Plaisance Sr.; five daughters, Joyce Toups, Louverda Kitchens, Lois Duet, Peggy Eymard and Dinah Duet; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; 13 step-grandchildren; 25 step-great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Esponge Plaisance; his parents, Jules and Celeste Gaudet Plaisance; three infant children; three grandchildren, Jake Duet, Colette Eymard and Norman Guidry Jr.; two brothers, Alphonse and Lucien Plaisance Sr.; and two sisters, Loncia Lefort Thibodaux and Elenora Guidry
• retired fisherman, a member of Masonic Lodge No. 427, 32nd degree Mason and Jerusalem Temple Shriner

Dana Rougeau Toups

• age 36, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; memorial mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Benny "Smiley" McDaniel; her mother, Mabel Aysenne Rougeau; two sons, Cody Michael Toups and Benjamin McDaniel; one sister, Denise Rougeau; and her grandparents, Mildred and Jeffery Aysenne
• preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Toups; her father, Edward Rougeau Jr.; and her grandparents, Isabel and Edward Rougeau Sr.

 

JUNE 2, 2005

Chester ‘NaNa’ Antoine

• age 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by nine brothers, Ernest Antoine, Daniel Antoine and wife, Jean, Joseph Harris, Carl Harris, Calvin Antoine and Randolph Brown, all of Gray, Charles Ray Collins and wife, Ruth, of Schriever and Paul Harris and Alfred Collins and wife, Diane, all of Houma; and 13 sisters, Audrey Barrow, Brenda Barrow and husband, Melvin, Valarie C. Adams, Janis McGuin, Linda Thomas and husband, Blane, Carolyn A. Mackie, Helen Antoine, Laurie Ward and husband, Stanley, Yvonne Jackson and husband, Kelvin, Rose Brown, Pearl Adams, Willie Mae Robertson and Deloris Brown, all of Gray
• preceded in death by his parents, Ruby A. and Calvin Harris; his biological father, Felton Brown; and two brothers, Charlie and Lemuel Brown
• member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church and was a brick layer helper

Yvonne Chauvin Authement

• age 80, a native of Chauvin and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Chris Authement and wife, Joanetta, of Little Caillou; two brothers, Raymond Chauvin of Lafayette and Eldon Chauvin of Chauvin; three sisters, Allie C. Duplantis of Chauvin, Rita C. LeBoeuf of Houma and Eta C. Bergeron of Houma; and one granddaughter, Trixie A. Walker and husband, James, of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Addie Authement; her parents, Louis Chauvin and Azema Dubois Chauvin; three brothers, Louis Junius Chauvin, Nolan Chauvin and Anthony Chauvin; and one sister, Viley C. Domangue
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

May del ‘Miss Dell’ Head Batiste

• age 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, entered into eternal rest at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at the residence of her daughter
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Friday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church on Bayou Blue Road, with entombment in the Batiste Family Sarcophagus in Halfway Cemetery; Rev. Irving Brown Jr. pastor and officiant
• survived by two sons, Charles P. Baptiste of New Orleans and Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste of Gurnee, Ill.; four daughters, Gloria B. Daggs and Barbara B. Trahan of Gray, Linda B. Simmons of Houma and Joyce Batiste of New Orleans; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three sons-in-law, Clarence Daggs Sr., Louis Trahan and Alvin Simmons; two daughters-in-law, Juanita R. Batiste and Leslie L. Baptiste; one sister-in-law, Dorothy R. Batiste; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by parents and stepmother, Eddie and Evelina Winslow Head and Louvenia Blackledge; her husband, Ernest Batiste Sr.; one daughter, Shirley Batiste; one son, Ernest Batiste Jr.; and three sisters, Rosa B. Pierce, Victoria Head and Mable A. Street
• deaconess and served as the Mother of the Church and was Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Gladys Thibodeaux Bellard

• age 79, a native of Bellevue and resident of Larose, died Thursday, May 26, 2005
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Larose; wake service Friday at the church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Edora Grigsby and husband, Michael, of Houston, and Ezolia Johnson and husband, Lee Parks, of Larose; three brothers, Issac Vallien and Joseph Vallien of Larose and the Rev. Austin Dennis of Westwego; two sisters, Sarah Mae Sam of Carencro and Elsie Mae Thomas of Houston; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Bellard Sr.; one son, Mitchell Bellard Jr.; and three brothers, Ivory Vallian, Izeal Vallian and Easton Dennis
• member of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board

Elsie Mae Billiot

• age 53, a native and resident of Grand Bois, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, May 29, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Bethel Baptist Church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Sterling Billiot; one son, Michael Gerard Verdin Jr.; six daughters, Vicki Bonvillain, Michelle Dye, Tabitha Upton, Dodia Matherne, Dena Billiot and Mirdanda Billiot; six brothers, Alcee Billiot Jr., Willie, Douglas, Danny, Donald and Davy; four sisters, Rena Cush-ing, Louann Verdin, Lori De-hart and Susan Dominique; and 15 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Michael Gerard Verdin Sr.; her parents, Alcee and Mildred Billiot; two grandchildren, Michael Billiot and Andrea Vizier; three brothers, Rusty, Dean and Robin; and one sister, Melissa Billiot
• member of Bethel Baptist Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Henry J. Bourgeois Jr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:16 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sisters, Stella Orgeron, Judy Bourgeois and Ella Cunningham
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Bourgeois Sr. and Stella Chiasson Bourgeois; and two sisters, Betty Ann Bourgeois and Alice Mae Folse

Allen Joseph ‘Lal’ Brunet

• age 58, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Moss Bluff, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005, after a two-year battle with cancer
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Pointe-aux-Chenes Fire Station; mass Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Suzanna Falgout Brunet of Moss Bluff; one son, Aaron Brunet of Moss Bluff; two daughters, Shannon Brunet Mickey of Watson, and Angel Brunet Pellegrin and husband, John J. Pellegrin of Montegut; two sisters, Mary Jane Dupre’ of Pointe-aux-Chenes and Mamie Lyons of Houma; and four grandchildren, Karly Allyn Mickey, Anthony Paul LeBouef, Caleb Thomas Mickey and Hailee Alexis Pellegrin
• preceded in death by his parents, Elie Brunet and Walterine Dupre Brunet; and two brothers, Gary Brunet and Douglas Brunet
• barge captain with Tetra Technologies Inc and worked offshore for 35 years; started out as a rigger and worked his way up to barge captain; parishioner of St. Theodore Catholic Church in Moss Bluff
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Virginia Davis Dardar

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:42 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Norbert Dardar; her mother, Helen Davis Castigliola; and her stepfather, Salvadore Castigliola

Dan C. Pontiff

• age 45, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2005
• visitation to service time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his parents, Gene Pontiff and Joanne B. Nicol; his stepfather, George A. Nicol; one son, Scotty T. Pontiff and wife, April Danos Pontiff; one daughter, Michelle P. Winn and husband, Weston Winn; one brother, Lester John Chaisson; two sisters, Karla Meche and husband, Michael, of Lafayette, and Evelyn Bailey of Greensack, Tenn.; and five grandchildren, Harley Pontiff, Paige Winn, Mason Winn, Kalen Winn and Destiny Pontiff
• preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Pontiff
• avid bowler, fisherman and Boy Scout; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

 

JUNE 3, 2005

May del ‘Miss Dell’ Head Batiste

• age 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, entered into eternal rest at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at the residence of her daughter
• funeral service today at Eagle Wright Baptist Church on Bayou Blue Road, with entombment in the Batiste Family Sarcophagus in Halfway Cemetery; Rev. Irving Brown Jr. pastor and officiant
• survived by two sons, Charles P. Baptiste of New Orleans and Dr. Donaldo R. Batiste of Gurnee, Ill.; four daughters, Gloria B. Daggs and Barbara B. Trahan of Gray, Linda B. Simmons of Houma and Joyce Batiste of New Orleans; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three sons-in-law, Clarence Daggs Sr., Louis Trahan and Alvin Simmons; two daughters-in-law, Juanita R. Batiste and Leslie L. Baptiste; one sister-in-law, Dorothy R. Batiste; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
  preceded in death by parents and stepmother, Eddie and Evelina Winslow Head and Louvenia Blackledge; her husband, Ernest Batiste Sr.; one daughter, Shirley Batiste; one son, Ernest Batiste Jr.; three sisters, Rosa B. Pierce, Victoria Head and Mable A. Street; and four brothers, Clarence Brown Sr., Felton Brown, Charlie Head and William Head
• deaconess and served as the Mother of the Church and was Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Bruce Wade Brien

• age 63, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005
• no services scheduled
• survived by one son, Bruce Ivey; and three sisters, Beth Lovell, Patti Rhodes and Janice Bergeron
• preceded in death by his parents, Bruce J. and Mary Hendrix Brien
• retired foreman from McDermott after 36 years of service and was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War; Baptist

Della Marie Bourg Hebert

• age 89, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Guy Bourg of Bourg; two sisters, Mary LeBouef of Kenner and Lorita Authement of Houma; one step-grandson, Barry Hebert of Bourg; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Alfred George Hebert; her parents, Joseph Bourg and Lelia LeCompte Bourg; two sons, Carroll Hebert and infant son, Ronald Hebert; one stepson, Gordon Hebert; four brothers, Lyes Bourg Sr., Norton Bourg Sr., Cleveland Bourg and Alfha Bourg; and one sister, Bessie Ann Bourg
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JUNE 4, 2005

Norman J. Arabie

• age 88, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 10:35 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery
• survived by one son, Jimmy Arabie; two daughters, Merlin Trosclair and Ariel Mae Champagne; one stepdaughter, Priscilla Hebert; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Sampey Arabie; his second wife, Ethel Hebert Arabie; his parents, Jules and Albertine Gervais Arabie; one granddaughter; three brothers, Harry, Horace and Alton Arabie; and six sisters, Jules Adams, Agnes Allemand, Hallie Breaux, Louise Blanchard, Alida Pol and Henrietta Arabie
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Elizabeth ‘Betty Ann’ Fonseca

• age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services today at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Daniel Fonseca Sr., Don Carlos Fonseca Sr. and Glynn Fonseca; one daughter, Cynthia F. Sevin; two brothers, Vincent Bergeron and Robert Crochet; one sister, Beverly Dardar; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frank Anthony Fonseca; her parents, Alphonse and Antoinette Ponville Crochet; two daughters, Debra Ann Fonseca and Donna Lynn Fonseca; one brother, Jake Bergeron; and three sisters, Doris Brister, Shirley Trahan and Angelique Trahan
• homemaker and a member of the W. O. W.

Roy J. ‘Cuz’ LeBlanc

• age 84, a native of Lafayette and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:12 a.m. Thursday June 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marjorie Savoie LeBlanc; two daughters, Jean Vizier and Betty Chiasson; two brothers, Howard LeBlanc and John LeBlanc; four sisters, Irene Webb, Margaret Hall, Laura McIntyre and Geraldine Downing; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Aldores and Euphemie D. LeBlanc; two brothers, Clifford LeBlanc and James LeBlanc; one sister, Electia Boss; and one great-grandchild
• U. S. Army veteran and a member of the V. F. W. Post No. 8538 of Larose, the Knights of Columbus Council No. 8898 of Larose and Holy Rosary Holy Name Society; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Lloyd Paul Prosperie

• age 70, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Narie Picou Prosperie of Chauvin; two daughters, Melizia Prosperie and Darlene Prosperie Flynn and husband, Dr. Michael Flynn; two grandchildren, Layla Louviere and Joey Louviere; his mother-in-law, Gladys Picou; five nieces; one nephew; and two grand dogs, T. J. and Elle Flynn
• preceded in death by his parents, Cyriac Prosperie and Louise Lapeyrouse Prosperie; one sister, Hazel Kiger Bernard; and his father-in-law, Clarence Picou
• retired welder with Main Iron Works; favorite past time was spending time with family and friends and had a deep love for Cajun music and Cajun dancing; loving husband, father and friend; Catholic
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Paul Leo Rodrigue

• age 82, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Olden Joseph Rodrigue Sr. and wife, Nancy, Russell Joseph Rodrigue and wife, Christine, and Roland J. Rodrigue; one daughter, Selma R. Hebert and husband, David; two brothers, Claude and Emile Rodrigue; one sister, Alexinda Crochet; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eula Mae Deroche Rodrigue; his parents, Mentor and Fabola Neil Rodrigue; two sons, Eura and Euston Rodrigue; one brother, John Rodrigue; and three sisters, Leola Brunet, Mayola Trahan and Viola Dupre
• retired and was Catholic

 

JUNE 5, 2005

Lloyd Paul Prosperie

• age 70, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005
• 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 St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Narie Picou Prosperie of Chauvin; two daughters, Melizia Prosperie and Darlene Prosperie Flynn and husband, Dr. Michael Flynn; two grandchildren, Layla Louviere and Joey Louviere; one mother-in-law, Gladys Picou; five nieces; one nephew; and two grand dogs, T. J. and Elle Flynn
• preceded in death by his parents, Cyriac Prosperie and Louise Lapeyrouse Prosperie; one sister, Hazel Kiger Bernard; and one father-in-law, Clarence Picou
• retired welder with Main Iron Works; favorite pastime was spending time with family and friends and he had a deep love of Cajun music and Cajun dancing; loving husband, father and friend; Catholic
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Glenn Paul Thibodeaux

• age 58, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 10:15 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Barbara Luke Thibodeaux, of Grand Caillou; his mother, Stella Clarisse Levron Thibodeaux, of Houma; one son, Corey Thibodeaux and fiancée, Ramena Dean, of Houma; one daughter, April Thibodeaux Marcel and husband, Corey, of Houma; three brothers, Mark and Carl Thibodeaux of Houma and Allen Thibodeaux of Matthews; one sister, Patricia Martin, of Metairie; and five grandchildren, Kodie and Blaize Marcel; Colby Dean Thibodeaux, Camie Dean and Lyza Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by his father, Claude Joseph Thibodeaux
• boat captain with Delta Towing and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church; U. S. Navy veteran during the Vietnam War and belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council No. 7722 and V.F.W. Post 4752
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ira John Brien

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:57 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Eloi Church; mass at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Dolores Babin Brien; two sons, Jerome Brien and Kenneth Brien; two daughters, Rosalind B. Birchfield and Lisa B. Roger; two brothers, Gerald and Roy Brien; one sister, Joyce B. Pellegrin; five grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Severin Brien and Anis Matherne Brien; three brothers, Vernon, Bruce and Gordon Brien; and one sister, Yvette B. Foster
• parishioner of St. Eloi and served in the U.S. Marine Corps

Robert Gene ‘Butch’ Dover

• age 58, a native and resident of Dularge, died Friday, June 3, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Marlene Riccobene Dover of Lombard, Ill.; his mother, Gladys Guidry Dover of Dularge; two sons, James "Jim" Keith Dover and wife, Jenny, of Montgomery, Ill., and Robert Gene "Bob" Dover Jr. and wife, Eileen, of Aurora, Ill.; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, James George "Bob" Dover
• self-employed electronic engineer and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church; Vietnam War veteran

Wilbert Joseph ‘Bert’ Daigle

• age 86, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:40 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 66 years, Velma Samanie Daigle of Bayou Blue; three sons, Larry Daigle and wife, Ruby, Wilbert Warren Daigle and wife, Christine, of Bayou Blue, and Elphege "John" Daigle and wife, Bonnie, of Houma; four daughters, Dolores Thibodaux and husband, Alvy, Peggy Bourg and husband, Russell, Grace Terrebonne and husband, Perry, of Bayou Blue, and Theresa Lirette and husband, Kenneth, of Houma; one brother, Nelson Daigle of Harvey; 17 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elphege Joseph Daigle and Ann Angeline Guidry Daigle Samanie; one grandson, Alvy Thibodaux Jr.; three brothers, Edley J. Daigle Sr., Herbert Daigle and Joseph Daigle; three half-brothers, Shelly, Henry and Charles Daigle; one sister, Nellie Daigle Caro; and five half-sisters, Philomene Daigle, Magnolia Sears, Elda Thibodeaux, Ozia Sonnier, and Mathilda Bergeron
• retired truck driver for 30 years with Delta Iron Work and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

William Miles ‘Bill’ Corts

• age 90, a native of Wirt, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Chapel; services Monday at First United Methodist Church, with burial in Garden of Memories
• survived by his wife, Eunice Bryant Corts; two sons, Stephen Lee Corts and wife, Juanita, and Frank E. Corts and wife, Judy; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank W. Corts and Alice Turner Corts; and one brother, Robert T. "Bob" Corts
• parishioner of First United Methodist Church and served in the U. S. Army during World War II; fisherman and enjoyed woodworking

Lee P. Ellender

• age 86, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home
• survived by one son, Wayne Ellender; 10 daughters, Carol Ellender, Wanda E. Rogers, Mary C. Ellender, Christina Ellender, Theresa E. Redmond and husband, Glenn Sr., Patricia Seago and husband, Van, Bonnie Welce and husband, Keith, Paula Hebert and husband, Jules, Winnie Falgout and husband, Barry, and Laraine Giroir and husband, Craig; one sister, Thelma Dideaux; two brothers, Albert Joseph Ellender and Elredge "Burnt Leg" Ellender; 33 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Helen Waguesback; his parents, Lee and Aglae Thibodeaux Ellender; two sons, Barry F. Ellender and Darrell J. Ellender; one grandson, Joshua Seago; three brothers, Edward, Wilfred and Ralph Ellender; and three sisters, Leona LeBoeuf, Marjorie Dideaux and Hazel Williams

Kyle Patrick Kohmann

• age 48, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:17 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Margaret Henry Kohmann of Houma; his parents, Leon C. Kohmann and Claudia Rhodes Kohmann of Houma; one daughter, Alana Kohmann of Metairie; two brothers, Karl and Kevin Kohmann of Houma; two sisters, Kay Kohmann of Houma and Kristal Eaton of Kingwood, Texas; and one grandmother, Leona Kohmann of Houma
• project coordinator with Dolphin Services

Joseph Eno Becnel

• age 79, a native of Vacherie and resident of Luling, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Lyle and Pierre Becnel; three daughters, Amanda Campbell, Lisa Becnel Edwards and Sarah Thigpen; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Dupont Becnel; his parents, Bernard Becnel Sr. and Aimee Steib Becnel; four brothers, Bernard Jr., Pierre, Albert and Ray Becnel; and two sisters, Marie Antoinette Reulet and Genevieve Labat
• parishioner of St. Anthony and a member of the VFW Post 3750 and American Legion of Luling

John Lindbergh ‘Bergh’ Guidry

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Iona Breaux Guidry of Houma; four daughters, Shelia Foret and husband, Dale, Susan Boudreaux and husband, Ray, Melanie Boudreaux and husband, Randy, and Melinda Guidry, all of Houma; one brother, Charles F. "Charlie" Guidry of Gibson; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John S. Guidry and Linda Giroir Guidry
• retired electrician, welder and plumber with McDermott and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church; U. S. Navy veteran during World War II and belonged to the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Mended Heart Association

 

JUNE 6, 2005

Ashley Patrice Nelson

• age 20, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 27, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Gail Williams and Nathaniel Diggs Jr.; four brothers, Christopher Nelson, Clifford Nelson, James Nelson and Nathaniel Diggs III; and one sister, Pamela Nelson
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Freddie Williams Sr., Louise M. Livas, Roland Livas Sr., Emily Diggs and Nathaniel Diggs Jr.; and her great-grandparents, Viola C. Moore and George Moore
• CNA-former employee of Maison Deville Nursing Home

James ‘Doc’ Sweeney Jr.

• age 81, a native of Charleston, W.Va., and resident of Des Allemands, died at 7:19 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial on Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by his wife, Lupe Sweeney; two sons, James Leslie Sweeney and wife, Peggy, of Simpsonville, S. C., and Burl Thomas Sweeney of Dallas; four daughters, Brenda Kay Hoffman and husband, David, of Clendenin, W. Va., Monica Liza Gonzales and husband, Pitin, of Queens, N. Y., Martha Laura McHenry and husband, Carroll, of Dallas, and June Sweeney Brawley of Des Allemands; one sister, Genevieve Johnson of Clendenin; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, James Sweeney Sr. and Cleo June Warbutton Sweeney
• U. S. World War II Army medic

 

JUNE 7, 2005

Kyle Patrick Kohmann

• age 48, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:17 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church
• survived by his wife, Margaret Henry Kohmann of Houma; his parents, Leon C. Kohmann and Claudia Rhodes Kohmann of Houma; one daughter, Alana Kohmann of Metairie; two brothers, Karl and Kevin Kohmann of Houma; two sisters, Kay Kohmann of Houma and Kristal Eaton of Kingwood, Texas; and one grandmother, Leona Kohmann of Houma
• project coordinator with Dolphin Services
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hennessey ‘Jr.’ Lee Jr.

• age 60, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Jeanne Lee Lopez and husband, Armando; four sisters, Julia Naquin, Norma Billiot, Dora Mae Rebstock and Louverda Bourgeois; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Leach Lee; his parents, Hennessey Sr. and Philonese Crosby Lee; two brothers, Norman and Paul Lee; and five sisters, Clovoisa Guidry, Lovenia Bourgeois; Evolia Matherne, Julie Lee and Virginia Arceneaux
• self-employed fisherman and a member of the Knights of Columbus and Bayou Civic Club; Catholic

Chester J. Naquin

• age 71, a native of Larose and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, June 4, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Open Door Revival Center in Cut Off; memorial service Wednesday at the center
• survived by two sons, Donald Naquin and wife, Mona, and Ronald Naquin Sr. and wife, Gina; one daughter, Jeannie Tucker and husband, Larry; four stepchildren, Maryann Benoit, Penny Breaux, Joseph Breaux and Leroy Breaux; three sisters, Zelma Allemand and husband, Norris, Thelma Danos and husband Phillip, and Rosima and Linton White; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Breaux Naquin; his parents, Ernest Naquin and Vergest Hebert Naquin; and one son-in-law, Eroy M. Danos

 

JUNE 8, 2005

Erise Harris Jr.

• age 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Los Angeles, died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005
• funeral service held in Los Angeles, with burial in the Veterans National Cemetery
• survived by one brother, George Harris of Las Vegas; and seven sisters, Josephine King of Jackson, Miss., Gloria Moss of Houma, Ezelia Goode of Los Angeles, Maxine Singleton, of Los Angeles, Bernita Stringfellow and husband, Darryl, of Lake Ridge, Va., Carrie Smith and husband, Alexander, of Las Vegas, and Velma Williams and husband, Lionel, of Las Vegas
• preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Erise Harris Sr.; two brothers, Daniel and Joseph Harris; and one sister, Lucinda Ewers
• served in the U. S. Army in the Pacific

 

JUNE 9, 2005

Magnus Charles ‘Buck’ DeHart Jr.

• age 47, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Debra Bolotte DeHart of Houma; his parents, Magnus DeHart Sr. and Shirley Voisin DeHart of Houma; two daughters, Ashley Nicole DeHart and Torrell DeHart Hebert and husband, Heath, all of Houma; two brothers, Faron Anthony DeHart and wife, Donna, of Houma, and Rory Jude DeHart and wife, Lisa, of Houston; three sisters, Patty DeHart Sebesta and husband, William "Bill," of Houma, Pamela DeHart Fowler and husband, Ken, of Mandeville, and Shirley DeHart Fabre and husband, Jerome, of Houma; one grandchild, Brooke Lynn Hebert; and seven nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by two sons, Brandon Paul DeHart and Robert Charles DeHart
• service manager with I. P. S. and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Douglas Joseph Guidry Sr.

• age 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by seven sons, Douglas Jr., Micheal Sr., Yancy Sr., Anthony, John, Jesse and Calvin Joseph Guidry; four daughters, Linda Guidry, Shirlene Hebert, Virginia Guidry and Margaret Hebert; two brothers, Lawrence and Gordan Guidry; 25 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Virginia Guidry; and six brothers, Thaddeus, Walton, Wallace, V. G., Aaron and Freddie Guidry
• U. S. Coast Guard veteran and a retired car maintenance detailer for Trapp Chevrolet
• Catholic

Rosa Dell W. J. Jackson

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by her first husband, Freddie Johnson; two sisters, Louise Blanchard and Doretha Blanchard; two godchildren, Leroy Banks Jr. and Patricia Coleman; and two devoted nieces, Thelma Coleman and Elnora Bolden
• preceded in death by her second husband, Eulis Jackson; her parents, Leona Spencer Williams and Hamilton Williams; seven brothers, Nolan Cheatham, Harry Cheatham, Robert Williams, Herman Williams Sr., John W., Jasper Sr. and Joseph Sr.; and one sister, Martha Cheatham Brown
• member of St. Matthew Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

Lloyd Poindexter

• age 66, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, June 5, 2005
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by his wife, Maxine Madison Poindexter; one son, Derwin K. Poindexter and wife, Peggy Skinner Poindexter; one grandson, Elexis D. Poindexter; one brother, Albert Poindexter of Gibson; and five sisters, Annie P. Rollins of Houma, Rosetta P. Maryland of Houma, Naomi P. McKay of Gibson, Hazey P. Johnson of Gibson and Laura P. Royal of Gibson
• preceded in death by his parents, Townsend Poindexter and Castina Matthews Poindexter; one brother, Willie Poindexter; and one sister, Mildred Poindexter Mallett
• U. S. Army veteran and was director of insurance affairs and a member of the board of directors at Community Funeral Home of Houma
• executive board member of Terrebonne Parish NAACP and a member of Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government District No. 8 Recreation Board; member of New Vision Family Worship Center
• Community Funeral Home

Susie M. Price

• age 47, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Picou Cemetery
• survived by her husband, William "Yom" Price; her mother, Ella Pellegrin Martin; one son, Brandon Price; one daughter, Katie Price; one brother, Tommy Martin; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Allen Martin
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Lucille Walker Sevin

• age 84, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by one daughter, Abigail S. Breaux; two brothers, George and Russell Walker; one sister, Bernice W. Blanchard; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Claude A. Sevin; her parents, Alcee and Lydia Loupe Walker; three brothers, Clifton, Wilton and Roy Walker; and two sisters, Doris W. Blanchard and Tessie W. Chauvin
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Albert Joseph Songe Jr.

• age 86, a native of Morgan City and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Charles A. Songe and wife, Carrin, and Albert Songe III and wife, Linda; one daughter, Sheila Chauvin and husband, Jules B. Sr.; one sister, Isabell Comeaux; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Duplantis; one grandson, Charles A. Songe Jr.; three brothers, Henry, Emile and Elmore Sr.; and two sisters, Cornelia LeBouef and Nora Bussie
• World War II veteran; avid sportsman and gardener; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mary Duncan Williams

• age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2005
• visitation Friday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery
• survived by one son, Jesse Williams Jr. and wife, Gloria, of Houma; two daughters, Audrey Turner and husband, Daniel, of Houma, and Lorriane Walker of Bakersfield, Calif.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Williams Sr.; her parents, Robert Duncan Sr. and Mamie Duncan; one brother, Robert Duncan Jr.; and one sister, Eva Duncan Patterson
• homemaker and a member and usher at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church; enjoyed reading, listening to religion music and shopping
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

JUNE 10, 2005

Doris Boudreaux Guillot

• age 78, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Connie Amanda Guillot, a resident of Magnolia School in Jefferson; one brother, Jesse Lee Boudreaux of Schriever; three sisters, Olga B. LeBoeuf, Bonnie B. Benoit of Donner and Floy B. Dover of Houma; two godchildren, Eric Roundtree and wife, Kathy, and Bonnie Faye D. Callahan and husband, Mike; 10 nieces; and seven nephews
• preceded in death by her second husband, Albert E. Guillot, her first husband, LeRoy J. LaJaunie; her parents, Julien Dennis Boudreaux and Amanda Ruth Evans Boudreaux; three brothers, Julien D. Boudreaux Jr., Oliver E. Boudreaux and George C. Boudreaux; and two sisters, Birdie B. Gosselin and Thelma B. Ward
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rev. Earl Scoby Sr.

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Dularge Community Baptist Church; services at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Ranch cemetery
• survived by one son, Timothy Scoby; two daughters, Early S. Branch, and husband, Edward of Houma, and Bernadette S. Matthews and husband, Darryl of Gibson; three brothers, Freddie Johnson of Houma, Clarence Scoby of New Orleans, and Calvin Tolbert of Houma; five sisters, Lillie Morgan, Rosa Dell Adams, Evelyn Johnson, Bettye Joseph and Earline Scoby; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Delma Thomas Scoby; his parents, Thomas and Lula Tolbert Scoby; four sons, Tedrick, Allen, Earl Jr. and Terry Scoby; two brothers, James Johnson and Tom Scoby, Jr.; and two sisters, Maggie S. Richard and Alice S. Adams
• assistant pastor and parishioner of Dularge Community Baptist Church; U. S. Army Veteran

Ethel Lorraine Trego

• age 86, a native of Abingdon, Va., and resident of Monmouth, Ill. died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005
• visitation Saturday at Hoover-Hall Memorial Chapel in Monmouth; services Sunday at the chapel, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Carroll Vance Trego and wife, Sue of Sanger, Texas, and Claude Allen "Butch" Trego and wife, Tessa of McKinney, Texas; one daughter, Kaylene Louise Blanchard and husband, Mike of Houma; one sister, Dorothy Casteel of Monmouth; four brothers-in-law, Roger Downes of Abingdon, Ill., Herb Trego and wife, Agnes of Monmouth, Dale Trego and wife, Diana of Blandinsville, Ill.; and Clyde Trego and wife, Lucille of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters-in-law; Jane Ketchem of Sun City, Ariz., and Dorothy Lober of Blandinsville; five grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 10 great-step- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and four sisters
• worked at Formfit and Smolers for 31 years and was a parishioner of First Christian Church of Monmouth

 

JUNE 11, 2005

Ronald W. Broussard Jr.

• age 38, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:58 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; services today at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by his parents, Ronald W. Broussard Sr. of Morgan City and Bernice Delco Broussard of Thibodaux; three sisters, Tameki M. Broussard, Deandrea L. Broussard, and Melody C. Coleman all of New Orleans; and two grandparents, Mercedes, and Roland Broussard of Morgan City
• preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Bernice Delco

Gertrude A. Bush

• age 92, a native of Louisa and resident of Lockport, died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Clyde Bush Jr. and Walter L. Bush; one daughter, Ruth Pascal; two brothers, Willard and Russell Bergeron; four sisters, Theresa Bellanger, Gloria Talbot, Myrtle Parks and Annette Savoie; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clyde B. Bush Sr.; her parents, Edmond and Annette Rogers Bergeron; two brothers, Wilbert Bergeron and T-Boy Bergeron; and two sisters, Elodie Burgess and Clothilde Calm
• homemaker

Landry James Hogan

• age 83, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Thursday, June 9, 2005
• mass Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands, with burial in Sunset Cemetery
• survived by one son, Morgan Hogan; two daughters, Rita H. Dufrene and Deloras Thompson; one brother, Jerry Hogan; two sisters, Lena Dufrene and Janice (Clara) Dufrene; nine grandchildren; and two-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Clothilde Matherne Hogan; his parents, Joseph and Florentine Frickey Hogan; three brothers, An-drew, Clarence and Albert Hogan; and one sister, Ella Dufrene
• retired carpenter and fisherman. He was Veteran of World War II

Martha Seitz LeBlanc

• age 82, a native of Miflin, Ala., and resident of Larose, died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2005
• visitation until funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gary P. LeBlanc and Jody A. LeBlanc; two daughters, Kathleen LeBlanc Hebert and Retha A. LeBlanc; one sister, Hedwig Seitz Dambrauskus; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Grady P. LeBlanc; her parents, Herman Seitz and Atele Reinafeldt Seitz; five brothers, Sam, Willie, Carl, Arthur and Walter Seitz; and one sister, Amanda Seitz Downs
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Raynold Charles ‘Bill’ Usie Sr.

• age 88, a native of Montegut and lifelong resident of Southdown Plantation, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Charles Usie Jr., Ted Usie and wife Vickie and Gary Usie, all of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Berwick (Meryl) Levron, Mrs. Reggie (Jackie) Redmond, and Mrs. Keith (Mary Ann) Redmond, all of Houma; one brother, Lee J. Usie and wife Agnes of Shreveport; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Eldora) LeBouef Jr. of Montegut, Mrs. Alcide (Meloris) Falgout, and Mrs. Eldridge (Lorena) Kleibert, both of Houma; 15 grand-children; 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Babin Usie; his parents, Elwood J. Usie and Irene Blanchard Usie and two brothers, Ivy and Amos Usie
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

 

JUNE 11, 2005

Emeline ‘Nanny’ Morgan

• age 93, a native of St. Francisville and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005
• visitation to service time Monday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church in Houma; wake service Monday at the church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery in Bains
• survived by one daughter, Estelle Williams Alvis of Houma; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ben Morgan; her parents, Robert Temple and Elsie Shew; one son-in-law, Vernon Alvis Sr.; two brothers, Charlie Temple Sr. and Howard Temple; and one sister, Madlean Temple
• Baptist and member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church; retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board

James Alexander Phillips

• age 84, a native of Lahore, Pakistan, and a resident of Houma, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005
• visitation and service times announced at a later date
• survived by his wife, Myrtle Stella Dias Phillips of Houma; four sons, Charles A. Phillips and wife, Donna, of Houma, Ivan Phillips and wife, Yvonne, of Ontario, Canada, Godfrey A. Phillips and Richard Phillips of Dubai, U. A. E; three daughters, Susie Hill and husband, Terry, of England, Judy Alkabt and husband, Hassan, of Dubai and Debbie Crossland of England; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter Alexander Phillips and Mary Griffiths Phillips
• retired from law-enforcement service with the India Police Department; served in the Royal British Army during World War II and was a Prisoner of War in Germany for two years; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Hiderd Lloyd Smith

• age 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Los Angeles, died Monday, June 6, 2005
• visitation Monday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery
• survived by three sisters, Leola Stoves of Houma, Francis Davis of Florida and Vivian Smith of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his parents, Novle Smith and Gertrude Celestin Smith; and three sisters, Maria Tostin, Eunice Temple and Caldonia Robinson
• Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Raynold Charles ‘Bill’ Usie Sr.

• age 88, a native of Montegut and lifelong resident of Southdown Plantation, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Charles Usie Jr., Ted Usie and wife, Vickie, and Gary Usie, all of Houma; three daughters, Mrs. Berwick (Meryl) Levron, Mrs. Reggie (Jackie) Redmond and Mrs. Keith (Mary Ann) Redmond, all of Houma; one brother, Lee J. Usie and wife, Agnes, of Shreveport; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Eldora) LeBouef Jr. of Montegut and Mrs. Alcide (Meloris) Falgout and Mrs. Eldridge (Lorena) Kleibert, both of Houma; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Babin Usie; his parents, Elwood J. Usie and Irene Blanchard Usie and two brothers, Ivy and Amos Usie
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

James Carl ‘Jake’ Walker Sr.

• age 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with internment in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Felicie Wurzlow Walker; six children, Jake Walker Jr. and wife, Sarah, Bernadette Walker Day and husband, Winston Day, of Baton Rouge, Thomas Walker and wife, Mimi, Daniel Walker and wife, Georgiana, Mike Walker and wife, Lorelei, and Sally Walker Kerns of Houston; 11 grandchildren, Jay Walker and wife, Amy, Kathy Mella and husband, David, Tom Walker, Alice Walker, Ben Walker and wife, Alexis, Chris Walker and wife, Rebecca, Wendy Walker, Brian Walker, Michael Walker and wife, Beth, Walker Kerns and John Kerns; seven great-grandchildren, Meghan Mella, Ashton Mella, Nicolas Walker, Joseph Walker, Jacob Walker, John Paul Walker and Delaney Walker
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Aklen Walker and Claudine Blanchard Walker; and three brothers, Gordon Walker, Ray Walker and Myron Walker, M. D.
• graduate of Terrebonne High School and attended Louisiana State University; owner of Jake Walker’s Conoco Service Station and Jake Walker & Sons, as well as an active businessman in Houma for 55 years; past president of the Terrebonne High School Quarterback Club, a member of the Lions Club and Rotary Club and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Church; avid sportsman with a special love of fishing, he was active in the Whisky Pass Association
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ellastine Shelvin ‘Pooky’ Wesley

• age 32, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Monday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; services Monday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by her husband, William Wesley Jr.; three sons, Carl Shelvin, Gregory Williams Jr. and Da’Kiarai Wesley; her special friend, Gregory Williams Sr.; her parents, Felesia Jiles and Clayton Shelvin; her grandmothers, Ellastine Williams and Elouise Bonnet; her grandfather, Lionel Williams; four sisters, Olidia Jiles, Desiree Jiles, Reshida Shelvin and Cantrell Shelvin; six brothers, Neil Jiles, Janvas Jiles, Courtney Williams, Clayton Williams, Trendle Rickerson and Rendell Rickerson; her mother- and father-in-law, Shirley and William Wesley Sr.; brother- and sister-in-law, Tige and Kiesha Wesley; her godparents, Beola Brown and Willie Sims; her godson, Darius Lee; her nan and aunt Olidia Evans Robinson; her aunts, Donna Lee and Dorothy Mae Bonnet; her uncles, Lloyd Evans, Daniel Jiles, Steve Bonnet Jr., Joseph Shelvin, James Lee and Melvin Landry; six great-uncles; 10 great-aunts; three nieces; one nephew; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends
• Community Funeral Home

 

JUNE 13, 2005

Theresa Orgeron Chiasson

• age 77, a native and resident of Larose, died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raynold "Ray" Chiasson Sr.; her mother, Jean Loupe Orgeron; five sons, Andy Sr., Ray Jr., Tommy, Keith and Chad Chiasson; three sisters, Sherry Mouton, Mildred Richoux and Anna Lou Orgeron; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Alphonse Orgeron; two brothers, Norris and Anthony Orgeron; and two sisters, Ella Mae Orgeron and Thelma Orgeron
• member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Vivian Helen Lapeyrouse Duplantis

• age 97, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Joy Marie Duplantis Luke of Chauvin; one granddaughter, Delilah Marie Luke of Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Nemes Thomas Duplantis; her parents, Elphege Lapeyrouse and Emma LeBlanc Lapeyrouse; four brothers, Abby, Henry, Arthur and Lynwood Lapeyrouse; and two sisters, Lydia Boudreaux and Pearl Hutchinson
• homemaker, a member of Ward 7 Citizens Club and an avid bingo player; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Belle Agnes Hebert Hester

• age 91, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Ada Belle Anne Hester of Houma; three grandchildren, Teri Lynn Belanger Fanguy, John Robert Belanger and Monique Belanger Winkler; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Millard Hester; her parents, Robert Victoire Hebert and Leocadie Anne Duplantis Hebert; one daughter, Mary Ellen Hester Belanger; five brothers, Eldon Anthony Hebert, Randall Louis Hebert, L.J. Joseph Hebert, Huey Peter Hebert and Robert Paul Hebert; and three sisters, Ela Hebert Jaccuzzo, Jeannette Hebert Sagona and Delta Vee Hebert
• age 59, she retired as a nurse’s assistant at Terrebonne General Emergency Room and was a homemaker; enjoyed close relationships with family members in younger years and taught catechism to public-school children at St. Francis de Sales School; assisted with St. Francis School functions and enjoyed several years a manager of St. Francis de Sales School lunch program and enjoyed ministry within framework of Catholic Church; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Dayne Paul Loupe

• age 2, a native and resident of Lockport, died Saturday, June 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his parents, Jason Paul and Ashley Ann Loupe; his grandparents, Tony Lee LeBouef Sr., Jo Ann Nazio LeBouef, Leonard J. Loupe and Frances B. Loupe; and his great-grandparents, Elvire Billiot Adams, Junior A. LeBouef and Hypolite Nazio Sr.
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, William J. Loupe, Mathilda Matherne Loupe, Magnelta Billiot Sr., Ida Mae Bergeron Nazio and Betty D. LeBouef

Jackie Hebert LeBouef Schultz

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:09 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2005
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Russell Schultz of Houma; two daughters, Daina Lewis of Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Susan Estrada of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Olive LeBlanc, Mable Matherne of Houma and Barbara Gautreaux of Chauvin; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, William P. LeBouef Jr.; her parents, Alphonse Hebert and Elodie Brunet Hebert; one son, Darryl LeBouef; and two brothers, Rufus and Philip Hebert
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

James Carl ‘Jake’ Walker Sr.

• age 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, June 11, 2005
• funeral services were held today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Felicie Wurzlow Walker; six children, Jake Walker Jr. and wife, Sarah, Bernadette Walker Day and husband, Winston Day, of Baton Rouge, Thomas Walker and wife, Mimi, Daniel Walker and wife, Georgiana, Mike Walker and wife, Lorelei, and Sally Walker Kerns of Houston; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Aklen Walker and Claudine Blanchard Walker; and three brothers, Gordon Walker, Ray Walker and Myron Walker, M.D.
• owner of Jake Walker’s Conoco Service Station and Jake Walker & Sons; member of the Lions Club, Rotary Club and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Church

 

JUNE 14, 2005

Jeffery James ‘Heidi’ Williams

• age 38, a native of Houma and resident of Los Angeles, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Crozier Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ladine "Cookie" Williams of Los Angeles; his parents, James Jeffery St. Julien and Brenda Williams, both of Houma; four sons, Jeffery James Smith, Jeffery James Williams Jr., Beatrice Joseph Williams and Shakur T. Williams, all of Los Angeles; two daughters, Diamond Ladine Williams and Mercedes T. Williams, both of Los Angeles; two brothers, Kevin Celestine of Houma and Jeffery James St. Julian Jr. of Stafford, Va.; and five sisters, Sheila Robinson, Nina St. Julian, Heather St. Julien and Darlene Cook, all of Houma, and Yolonda Celestine of Houston
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Otis Celestine and Elizabeth Aubert; and one brother, James "Sweet Pea" Robinson
• self-employed entrepreneur

Donald Eugene Ohda

• age 66, a native of Sterling, Ill., and resident of Franklin, N.C., died Friday, June 10, 2005
• services held at a later date
• survived by his wife, Pamela Jean Stevens Ohda; his mother, Darlene Nason Ohda Stoner; seven children, Connie Martin and husband, Scott, of Houma, Clay Ohda and wife, Catherine, of Houma, Jennifer Neuman and husband, Michael, of Henniker, N. H., Robert Liss of Lisbon, N. H., Thomas Liss of Branford, Conn., Todd Ohda and wife, Rendy, of Houma and Tammy Tomlinson and husband, Michael, of Klamath Falls, Ore.; five siblings, Larry Ohda of Rockford, Ill., Sandie Corbin of Rising Sun, Md., Kathy Smith of Woodville, Texas, Betty Aguilar of Borger, Texas, and Sherry Smith of Sterling, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Ohda
• retired from the U. S. Air Force with 22 years of service and retired from the U. S. Postal Service after 20 years of service; member of the church of the Great Outdoors and a member of the Burningtown Iotla Volunteer Fire Dept.

Claire Leham Guidry

• age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:47 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Michael R. Guidry and Ronald F. Guidry; three daughters, Jeanie G. Picou, Cathy G. Clement and Anne G. Bourgeois; three sisters, Catherine L. Giles, Louise L. Bourgeois and Linda L. LeClair; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ray Francis Guidry; her parents, Calvin and Hedwige Lehman; one grandchild, Michelle Bourgeois; and one sister, Phyllis L. Wilson
• retired from First National Bank of Houma and was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

 

JUNE 15, 2005

Ray Charles ‘Ray do’ Amacker

• age 50, a native of Independent and resident of Houma, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Juanita Jones; his mother, Rose Lee Amacker of Houma; one son, Jihad Vincents of Houma; one daughter, Zsakeya Amacker of New Jersey; five sisters, Shirley, Henrietta, Thelma Debra and Wanda Amacker, all of Houma; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Henry Amacker; and one brother, Ellis Ray Amacker
• U. S. Army veteran and was Baptist

Alvin Paul ‘Tute’ Dickerson

• age 65, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. Rose, died Saturday, June 11, 2005
• visitation today at Robottom Mortuary in Hahnville and to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; funeral service Thursday at the church, with burial in St. John Catholic Church Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Leola Dickerson of Thibodaux; two sons, Ronnie Paul Dickerson of St. Rose and John Cook and wife, Pauline, of Mobile, Ala.; two daughters, Angela D. Mack and husband, Jerry, of St. Rose and Antoinette D. Tate and husband, Dwight, of St. Rose; three brothers, Oliver Dickerson and wife, Betty, of Los Angeles, Martin Dickerson Sr. and wife, Rosetta, of Houma, and Raymond Dickerson of Thibodaux; five sisters, Laura D. Harris and husband, Huey, of Houma, Faye D. Fullwood and husband, Leroy, of Milwaukee, Mary Dickerson of Waukeegan, Ill., Willa Dickerson of Thibodaux and Roxanne D. Robin and husband, Scotty, of New Orleans; one sister-in-law, Betty Dickerson; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Talbert Dickerson; his father, Andrew Dickerson Sr.; and two brothers, Andrew Dickerson Jr. and Calvin John "Francis" Dickerson
• retired laborer and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan

 

JUNE 16, 2005

Belle Agnes Hebert Hester

• age 91, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2005
• funeral services were held Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Ada Belle Anne Hester of Houma; three grandchildren, Teri Lynn Belanger Fanguy, John Robert Belanger and Monique Belanger Winkler; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Millard Hester; her parents, Robert Victoire Hebert and Leocadie Anne Duplantis Hebert; one daughter, Mary Ellen Hester Belanger; five brothers, Eldon Anthony Hebert, Randall Louis Hebert, L. J. Joseph Hebert, Huey Peter Hebert and Robert Paul Hebert; and three sisters, Ela Hebert Jaccuzzo, Jeannette Hebert Sagona and Delta Vee Hebert
• age 59, she retired as a nurse’s assistant at Terrebonne General Emergency Room and was a homemaker; enjoyed close relationships with family members in younger years and taught catechism to public-school children at St. Francis de Sales School; assisted with St. Francis School functions and enjoyed several years a manager of St. Francis de Sales School lunch program and enjoyed ministry within framework of Catholic Church; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alvin ‘Tex’ Madison

• age 55, a native of Beaumont, Texas, and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Monday, June 6, 2005
• visitation today at Mercy Funeral Home; funeral service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery
• survived by his father, Albert McGonzy; three sons, Robert Bobb of Santa Maria, Calif., and Alvin Madison Jr. and Cedric Madison, both of Beaumont; two daughters, Shaunte Madison and La’Toya Madison, both of Houma; one brother, Calvin Madison; five sisters, Gloria Davis, Juy Brown, Laura Ford, Elizabeth Boudreaux and Lourie Evans, all of Beaumont; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Williams
• contractor welder and a U. S. Army veteran; Baptist

James Alexander Phillips

• age 84, a native of Lahore, Pakistan, and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2005
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Myrtle Stella Dias Phillips of Houma; four sons, Charles A. Phillips and wife, Donna, of Houma, Ivan Phillips and wife, Yvonne, of Ontario, Canada, Godfrey A. Phillips and Richard Phillips of Dubai, U. A. E.; three daughters, Susie Hill and husband, Terry, of England, Judy Alkabt and husband, Hassan, of Dubai, and Debbie Crossland of England; 11 grandchildren, Johnathan Phillips, N’tasha Phillips, Marsha Vigneault, Trevor Phillips, Graham Hill, Raymond Hill, Mark Hill, Michael Hill, Mona Alkabt, Stephan Crossland and Olivia Crossland; and two great-grandchildren, Aidan Vigneault and Christopher Phillips
• preceded in death by his parents, Walter Alexander Phillips and Mary Griffiths Phillips
• retired law-enforcement officer with the India Police Department, served in the Royal British Army in World War II and was a P. O. W. in Germany for two years
• member of Shady Acres Senior Citizens and Bluff Lodge; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Virginia ‘Jenny’ Bergeron Pontiff

• age 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Ed Pontiff of Kenner and Johnny Pontiff of Houma; one daughter, Jenny Pontiff of Houma; one brother, Leo Bergeron of Houma; three sisters, Theresa Guidry, Mel St. John and Gladys Dennis of Houma; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edmund J. Pontiff; her parents, Albert Bergeron and Clara Chauvin Bergeron; one brother, Charles Bergeron; and one sister, Stella Shawnny
• homemaker and was Catholic

Todd Michael Robichaux

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2005
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Sugey Robichaux of Houma; his parents, Leland Robichaux and Judy Cunningham Robichaux of Houma; one son, Christopher Travis Robichaux of Houma; one stepdaughter, Genisis Robichaux of Ecuador; two brothers, Ricky Robichaux of Houma and Dicky Robichaux of Houston; one sister, Lisa Boudreaux of Houma; and two grandchildren
• crane operator with Performance Energy in Ecuador; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

 

JUNE 17, 2005

Howard Lee Anderson

• age 79, a native of Indiana and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:35 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church; services at the church, with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, Ind.
• survived by his wife, Donna V. Anderson; three sons, Steven and Jay Anderson, and Thomas Matherne; three daughters, Carol Wylie, Lori Anne Falgout and Lisa Reine; 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
  worked at Quarry’s Machinery

Nettie Marie ‘Ma Ma Nettie Bonvillain

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Ivy Bonvillain Jr. and wife, Juanita, Kent Bonvillain and wife, Patty, and Ricky Bonvillain and wife, Lisa; two daughters, Brenda Wunstell and Jody Ellender and husband, Terry; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Joseph Bonvillain Sr.; her parents, Willis and Josephine Breaux Munson; one brother, Hervis Munson; one infant sister, Leona Munson; and one son-in-law, William Wunstell
• member of the Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Margaret Cecile Duplantis

• age 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:03 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by three sons, Wilton L. Duplantis Jr., Daniel Duplantis, and Paul Emery Duplantis, all of Thibodaux; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Fletcher of Thibodaux; two brothers, Dan Mack Jr. and Charles Mack, both of Thibodaux; one sister, Catherine Mack of Thibodaux; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilton L. Duplantis Sr.; her parents, Dan Mack Sr. and Mable Mack; one son, Eric Charles Duplantis; and her grandparents, Lawrence and Cecile Jules
• parishioner of St. Luke Catholic Church

Sandra Mullins Guillot

• age 34, a native of Memphis and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joshua Andrew Guillot; her mother, Janet Bergeron Lacoste, two sons, Kameron Paul Guillot and Damien Andrew Guillot; one daughter, Gracie Allison Guillot; her grandmother, Jennie D. Bergeron; two brothers, Keith James Pellegrin and Tommy James Mullins of Florida; two uncles; and one aunt
• preceded in death by her father, Luna Floyd Mullins; and her grandparents, Cora and Calvin Mullins and Paul Bergeron
• Catholic

Evinse J. LeCompte

• age 82, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Knights of Columbus Home in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita Adams LeCompte; one son, Kenneth LeCompte and wife, Patricia Griffin LeCompte; two daughters, Mona Whitney and husband, James Whitney Jr., and Veronica Dupre and husband, Arthur Dupre Jr.; three sisters, Eulice Neil, Helen Lirette and husband, Houston Lirette Sr., and Irene Lyons and husband, Paul; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland LeCompte and Estelle Ledet LeCompte
• retired boat owner and parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; World War II Army Veteran and belonged to the V. F. W. Post in Chauvin

Sierra Marie Parfait

• infant, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005
• graveside services today at Holy Family Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Suzanne Marie Parfait; her grandparents, Tony Parfait and Glenda Guidry Parfait; her godmother, Tammy Parfait; and her godfather, Andrew Naccio

Todd Michael Robichaux

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Sugey Robichaux of Houma; his parents, Leland Robichaux and Judy Cunningham Robichaux of Houma; one son, Christopher Travis Robichaux of Houma; one stepdaughter, Genisis Robichaux of Ecuador; two brothers, Ricky Robichaux of Houma and Dicky Robichaux of Houston; one sister, Lisa Boudreaux of Houma; and two grandchildren
• crane operator with Performance Energy in Ecuador; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JUNE 18, 2005

Theresa Adams Brown

• age 79, a native and resident of Schriever died at 8:51 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005
• visitation Sunday, memorial service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray; religious services Monday at the church with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Lorraine Walker Woods and husband, Adam Woods Sr.; two brothers, Claude Adams Sr. and Henry Adams; two sisters, Gladys Zilton and Marion Bachelor; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; two godchildren; seven sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law
• preceded in death by her parents, John Quincy Adams and Blance Adams; husband, the Rev. Johnny Brown; six brothers, Earl, Richard, Sam, Lawrence, Nolan and Cleveland Adams; and four sisters, Mary Moore, Delores Evans, Thelma Johnson, and Lillian Riley
• retired housekeeper for three of the priests at St. Bridget Church and was retired from Southdown Care Center

Sandra Mullins Guillot

• age 34, a native of Memphis and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2005
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Joshua Andrew Guillot; her mother, Janet Bergeron Lacoste, two sons, Kameron Paul Guillot and Damien Andrew Guillot; one daughter, Gracie Allison Guillot; her grandmother, Jennie D. Bergeron; two brothers, Keith James Pellegrin and Tommy James Mullins of Florida; two uncles, Glen Bergeron and Fr. Mike Bergeron; and one aunt, Sheryl Fuerst
• preceded in death by her father, Luna Floyd Mullins; and her grandparents, Cora and Calvin Mullins and Paul Bergeron
• Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home

Clifton W. Hinshaw

• age 80, a native of Waldo, Ark. and resident of Bourg died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Rose Neath Funeral Home, 943 Polk St., Mansfield; religious services Monday in the funeral home chapel with burial in Slone Cemetery in Mansfield
• survived by two daughters, Karen Brasher and husband, Morgan, of Bourg and Wanda Gray and husband, Rick, of Fort Smith, Ark; four grandchildren, Kelly Brewer, Allison Brasher, Melissa Farris and Erin Farris; two great-grandchildren, Morgan Elizabeth Brewer and Zachary Brewer
• preceded in death by his wife, Bettye Sue Shepherd Hinshaw; parents, Luther L. Hinshaw and Epsy L. Puckett Hinshaw; and one sister, Merblene Anderson
• retired vice president with Con Agra Foods and a parishioner of Church of Christ
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Guy S. Legendre

• age 70, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:55 p.m., Thursday, June 16, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church with entombment at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife Bessie Babin Legendre; one son, John Legendre and wife, Monique; three daughters, Mary Vorenkamp and husband, Paul, Michelle Chaix and husband, Bryan, and Suzanne Aucoin and husband, Arthur; one brother, the Rev. Francis Legendre; one sister, Elaine L. Hebert; 12 grandchildren, Ashley and Caroline Vorenkamp, Brienne and Lindsey Chaix, Michael, Marissa and Bradley Aucoin and Thomas, Emily, Brandon and Abby Legendre
• preceded in death by his parents, Yvonne Ledet Legendre and Guy S. Legendre Sr.; and his "second mother," Aunt Sue Ledet
• employed by Monsanto Company at its Luling plant for 42 years as a manufacturing technologist for Ammonia; member of the Ammonia Safety Committee of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and was recognized for his contributions and achievements on the committee by being presented the Walton/Miller award in 1993; member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, where he was chairman of the Finance Council and Knights of Columbus Council 1114
• Falgout Funeral Home

Easton Anthony Soudelier

• age 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2005
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday in the funeral home chapel; graveside service held Monday with burial to follow at Port Hudson Cemetery in Zachary
• survived by his wife, Helen LeCompte Soudelier; one son, Thomas "Tom" Soudelier; three daughters, Dorothy Cloud, Patsy Chauvin and Chris Soudelier; nine grandchildren, Adam Soudelier, Mason Soudelier, Elise Soudelier, Natalie Boquet Trahan, Monica Fornof Fallo, Samantha Fornof Heck, Kelly Burmaster Phillips, Justin Chauvin and Mitzi Chauvin; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Soudelier and Avela LeCompte Soudelier; three brothers, Alton Soudelier, Lloyd Soudelier and Morris Soudelier; and one sister, Eva Mae Hall
• retired steel foreman with Dolphin Services and a member of the YMCA; U. S. Army veteran from World War II and a member of the National Guard and Civilian Conservation Co-op; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JUNE 19, 2005

Joseph ‘Pete’ Leco

• age 76, a resident of Dulac for 23 years, died at 2:54 p.m. Friday June 17, 2005
• visitation today at the Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; funeral services Monday in the funeral home chapel with interment in St. Pius X Cemetery in Crown Point
• survived by four sons, Joseph Paul "Joe," Gregory, Mark and Ranay Leco; six daughters, Jennifer Scioneaux, Connie Despaux, Mona Fabre, Shelie Hardman, Roxanne Fitch and Vanessa Leco; three brothers, Jeffery, Kerner and Vincent Leco; 21 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous sons-in-law and daughters-in-law
• preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Mary Favre Leco; parents, Peter Leco and Alberta Liner Leco; two daughters, Hope and Charlene Leco; and one brother, Peter Leco Jr.

 

JUNE 20, 2005

Novelyn Lee Penney Blanchard

• age 57, a native of Palestine, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, June 19, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Jim Blanchard of Houma; one son, Jay Blanchard of New Braunfels, Texas; one daughter, Vondalyn Bailey and husband, Tom, of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Monna Johnson of Houma; and three grandchildren, Trey Bailey of Baton Rouge, Trent Bailey of Nashville and Kaitlyn Blanchard of New Braunfels
• preceded in death by her parents, Neal Penney and Verna Faye Allen Penney
• homemaker; special fondness for arts and crafts, especially crocheting, and her special talents in crocheting were taught to many; enjoyed reading and was a loving wife of 48 years. She loved being a mother and grandmother and will always be remembered for her sense of humor
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Matthew Elwood Lagarde

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Tuesday at New St. John Baptist Church, with burial in Mechanicville Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Matthew and Shirley Green; one stepson, Brandon Lagarde; one stepdaughter, Brittany Lawson; three brothers, Ernest Lagarde and wife, Sadie, the Rev. Alfred Lagarde and wife, Joyce Ann, and Micheal Lagarde and wife, Tiffany, all of Houma; and two sisters, Patricia Smith and husband, Evans, of Raceland and Alfreda Parker and husband, Sylvester, of Houma
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Matthew and Alice Green and Jessie and Catherine Miller
• member of the Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; Baptist

Lovinia Morvant

• age 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, June 18, 2005
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church Cemetery in Chackbay
• survived by two brothers, Artney Morvant and Weavis Morvant; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Gillis Morvant and Julia Percle Morvant; three brothers, Harris "Jim" Morvant, Wilbert Morvant and Joseph Morvant; and one sister, Lillian Morvant Adams

Easton Anthony Soudelier

• age 85, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, June 16, 2005
• funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with graveside service today at Port Hudson Cemetery in Zachary
• survived by his wife, Helen LeCompte Soudelier; one son, Thomas "Tom" Soudelier; three daughters, Dorothy Cloud, Patsy Chauvin and Chris Soudelier; nine grandchildren, Adam Soudelier, Mason Soudelier, Elise Soudelier, Natalie Boquet Trahan, Monica Fornof Fallo, Samantha Fornof Heck, Kelly Burmaster Phillips, Justin Chauvin and Mitzi Chauvin; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Soudelier and Avela LeCompte Soudelier; three brothers, Alton Soudelier, Lloyd Soudelier and Morris Soudelier; and one sister, Eva Mae Hall
• retired steel foreman with Dolphin Services and a member of the YMCA; U. S. Army veteran from World War II and a member of the National Guard and Civilian Conservation Co-op; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

JUNE 21, 2005

Esther Siegman Bishop

• age 69, a native of Indianapolis and resident of Gray, died Sunday, June 19, 2005
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; graveside service Thursday at Lakewood Memorial Cemetery in Jackson, Miss.
• survived by two sons, David W. Bishop and Jessie Bishop III; three daughters, Veronica Weatherly, Lois Cunningham and Penny Bishop; one brother, Joe Siegman; two sisters, Thelma Kremple and Karen Skervin; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Bishop Jr.; her parents, James Siegman and Helene Siegman; and three brothers, John Siegman, Dale Siegman and Gene Siegman

Novelyn Lee Penney Blanchard

• age 57, a native of Palestine, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, June 19, 2005
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Jim Blanchard of Houma; one son, Jay Blanchard of New Braunfels, Texas; one daughter, Vondalyn Bailey and husband, Tom, of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Monna Johnson of Houma; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Neal Penney and Verna Faye Allen Penney
• homemaker

Shirley Jean Moore Blank

• age 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux died Monday, June 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; services Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ferrall Blank; one son, Bryan Blank; two brothers, George W. "Bubba" Moore Jr. and Michael Wayne Moore, both of Thibodaux; and two sisters, Cathy Bernard and Sandra Levron, both of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her parents, George W. Moore Sr. and Nellie Holley Moore

Paul Alcide Luke

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 50 years, Georgiana Granier Luke of Houma; three sons, Bruce Paul Luke and wife, Maria, of Reston, Va., Craig Anthony Luke and wife, Sharon, of Grand Caillou and Allan Anthony Luke and wife, Carla, of Houma; one brother, Arthur Luke of Houma; one sister, Florence L. Guidry of Grand Caillou; four grandchildren, Carlos Andres Luke, Jamie Lee Luke, Monique Ann Luke and Kira Ann Luke; one great-grandchild, Kaysia Monique Stove; three godchildren, Keith Cortez, Robert Fonseca and Ashley Granier; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Frank Luke and Azelie Fanguy Luke; and one brother, Claude Luke Sr.
• retired commercial fisherman and a U. S. Air Force 31st Air Borne veteran of the Korean War; past member of the Grand Caillou Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the American Legion in Chauvin, Woodmen of the World in Chauvin and a member of the Bayou Coin Club which he was an avid collector; member of the Elks, usher at Holy Family Church, a member of the Holy Name Society and worked at the Council of Aging. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Dulac Council 4th degree, VFW Post No. 4752, past commander and quarter master and a member of Crusillo Movement; loved to sing and play the guitar; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Shirley Ledet Walker

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; memorial service Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Glynn P. Walker and wife, Deborah, of The Woodlands, Texas, and James D. Walker and wife, Judy, of Brookhaven, Miss.; one brother, Thomas A. Ledet of Covington; two sisters, Helen Autin and husband, Nelson, of Houma, and Gail Boudreaux and husband, Alvin, of Winter Parks, Fla.; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Walker; her parents, Lester Jack Ledet and Mae Bernadette LeBouef Ledet; and two brothers, James P. Ledet and Reynold P. Ledet
• homemaker, a member of St. Gregory Barbarigo Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

 

JUNE 22, 2005

Herschel Kareem Abdul Jabar Romel Owens

• age 22, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, June 17, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at New St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his companion, LaMekia Pierre of Baton Rouge; his mother, Evetta W. Owens of Thibodaux; two daughters, A’mya R’mya Owens and A’nya E’myne Owens, both of Baton Rouge; six brothers, Alexander M. Williams and wife, Anastasia, of Brooklyn, N. Y., Robert H. Williams of Houma, Andra Owens, Fredrick Owens and Renard Richard, all of Thibodaux and Steven Owens Jr. of Houston; one sister, Carrie Owens of Nashville, Tenn.; and his grandmother, Josephine Atkins Williams of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his father, Steven Owens Sr.; and his grandparents, Henry Williams, Elvina Shanklin Owens and Henry Owens Sr.
• Baptist

John F. Valdes Sr.

• age 59, a native of Camequey, Cuba, and resident of Houma, died at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Christine Price Valdes; his mother, Rosina Ruiz Valdes; one son, John F. Valdes Jr. and wife, Melissa; one brother, Ricky Valdes; one sister, Elba V. Matherne; and four grandchildren, Brittney Valdes, Ashley Scott, David Valdes and Ryan Scott
• preceded in death by his father, Francisco Valdes; and one daughter, Marcelite Marie Valdes
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Calvin ‘Buddy’ White

• age 42, a native of Pineville and resident of Bourg, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Roxanne White; his mother, Mary Ann Hines; one brother, Jimmy White; four sisters, Melinda White, Darlene White, Rita Tadlock and Nevelyn White; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Tommy Jefferson White
• employee of Edison Chouest MI drilling fluids

 

JUNE 23, 2005

Martin Castle

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 16, 2005
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Noeme Harris of Houston; one brother, Edward Castle of Morgan City; one sister, Pinky Castle Ross of Houma; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lucille N. Castle; his parents, James Castle and Maggie Brooks Castle; and two sisters, Lucille Castle and Jane Castle Robinson
• retired Army veteran and a member of New Vision Family Worship Center

Morell Cleveland Sr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, June 17, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Olevia Robinson Cleveland of Raceland; seven sons, Morell Jr., Raymond Sr., Nelson, Jerry Sr. and Carl Cleveland, all of Raceland, Harold Cleveland of Houma and Willie Cleveland of Thibodaux; two daughters, Ora Rose of Thibodaux and Elaine Cleveland of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Oscar and Morris Cleveland of Raceland and George Cleveland of New Orleans; two sisters, Sedonia and Lizzie Cleveland of Raceland; 32 grandchildren; and 43 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ada Cleveland; one daughter, Cora Thomas; one brother, Samuel Charles; three sisters, Edna Cleveland, Evelina Wilson and Lillian Cleveland; and his grandparents, Samuel and Sylvia Lane
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church

Eloise C. Griffin Sr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:02 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005
• funeral service was held today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Dardar Cemetery
• survived by eight sons, Lloyd, Eloise Jr., Floyd, Rodney, Conrad, Anthony and Bradley Griffin and Roddy Mobley; six daughters, Lisa, Sheila, Rosalie and Melissa Griffin, Jeannie Fabre and Samanatha Guidry; two brothers, Cesil and Ray Griffin; 26 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Bernadine F. Griffin; his parents, Willis and Elma Griffin; one son, Michael Griffin; two daughters, Elma and Julie Ann Griffin; and one brother, Steve Griffin

Raybon Allard Huckeby

• age 69, a native of Memphis, Tenn., and resident of Pearl, Miss., died Wednesday, June 22, 2005
• visitation today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl; funeral service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens
• survived by his wife, Toni Tinney Cantu Huckeby of Pearl; his mother, Juanita Cope of Plainview, Texas; two sons, Raymond Huckeby and wife, Sherry, of Flowood, Miss., and Rodney Huckeby and wife, Carolyn, of Brandon, Miss.; one daughter, Aileen Wright and husband, Chip, of Brandon; three brothers, Carl Huckeby of Sundown, Texas, Ronald Huckeby of Plainview and Bob Huckeby of Chicago; 10 grandchildren, Candice, April, Woody, Rebecca, Kayla, Carley, Jason, Jordan, Sara and Jessica; and three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Bryan and Joshua
• retired from Pursue Entergy Corp. as safety director
• Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home

Roger Vincent Matherne

• age 75, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borremeo Catholic Church Cemetery in Destrehan
• survived by his wife, Barbara Baudoin Matherne; four sons, Todd Matherne and wife, Marilyn, of Houston, Craig Matherne and wife, Judy, of Luling, Vince Matherne II of Atlanta, and Brett Matherne and wife, Yvonne, of Dayton, Ohio; three daughters, Amy Simoneaux and husband, Chesley, of Luling, Susan Gaubert and husband, Guinn, of Luling and Cindy Muller and husband, Scott, of Houston; one son-in-law, Alan Meynard of Destrehan; one brother, Landry Matherne and wife, Patsy, of Des Allemands; three sisters, Clothilde Dempster and husband, Mitch, of Des Allemands, Carrie Loupe of Des Allemands and Martha Carlos and husband, Charles, of Luling; his mother-in-law, Mercedes Baudoin of Raceland; and eight grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Roger A. Matherne and Bertha Cortez Matherne; one daughter, Donna Matherne Meynard; and his father-in-law, Earl Baudoin Sr.
• worked in the mining and petroleum industries and concluded his career with Cytec (formerly American Cyanamid) after 25 years; founder of the Sportsman’s Cove and was a U. S. Army veteran

Bennie Edward Tatum

• age 69, a resident of Dunn, died Monday, June 20, 2005, following an extended illness
• funeral services were held today at Dunn Church of God, with burial in Delhi Masonic Cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Bennie Gail Moore Tatum of Bastrop; one son, Mike Tatum and wife, Jackie, of Shreveport; four daughters, Mary Melissa "Lisa Tatum" Crumbley and husband, Chip, of McDonough, Ga., Jennifer Ingles and husband, Tommy, of Eros, Laura Ann Alford and Kimberly Tatum, both of West Monroe; one brother, Bill Tatum of Delhi; two sisters, Mary Ann DeFreese of Girard and Katherine Brown of Delhi; nine grandchildren, Mollie Tatum, Amanda Tatum, Bethany Crumbley, Krista Crumbley, Ben Crumbley, Paul Dupree, Hunter Dupree, T.J. Ingles and Jonas Ingles; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Ed Tatum and Patsy Eldridge Tatum; one stepdaughter, Cheryl Harris Dupree; and three brothers, Tommie Joe, Clyde and Vernon Larry Tatum
• retired carpenter, oilfield worker and truck driver; veteran of the Korean Conflict and spent the past two years in the Northeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Monroe where he had many friends and shared many good memories; member of Dunn Baptist Church
• Cox Funeral Home

 

JUNE 24, 2005

Sherman ‘Wookie Cat’ Bolden

• age 60, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, June 19, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lynda Harris Bolden; two sons, Micheal Kenny and DaShawn Bolden; one daughter, Taleka S. Bolden; four brothers, Rudolph Bolden, Henry Bolden Sr., Donald Bolden Sr. and Freddie Bolden; two sisters, Audrine B. Harris and Doretha B. White; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Bolden Sr. and Bertha S. Bolden; two brothers, Ralph Bolden Jr. and Alfred Bolden; and one sister, Naomi B. Taylor
• worked for Sears Roebuck for 15 years and Bonvillian Pharmacy for three years; member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church

Stella T. Dorsey

• age 65, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lockport, died at 9:43 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2005
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, James "Jimmy" Dorsey Sr.; her mother, Mabel Thibodaux; three sons, James "Buddy" Dorsey Jr., Roddy Dorsey and Darrell Dorsey; two brothers, Ted and Allen Thibodaux; two sisters, Molly Cheramie and Dale "Sis" Neal; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her father, Isaac Thibodaux
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Willie Neal Jr.

• age 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:38 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ruby Neal of Thibodaux; one son, Willie Neal III of Schriever; two daughters, Angela Neal of Schriever and Diane Neal of Thibodaux; three brothers, Joel Brown of Raceland, Joseph Brown and Bryant Brown of Thibodaux; four sisters, Mable Brown and Joyce Brown, both of Thibodaux, Patricia Sanders of Phoenix, and Hazel Brazile of Madeira, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mable Neal; his foster parent, Frank Brown Sr.; one brother, Frank Brown Jr.; and two sisters, Anna Ward and Noel Brown
• member of St. Peter Baptist Church

 

JUNE 24, 2005

Marie Dolores ‘Babe’ Theriot Caillouet

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005
• visitation Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by five sons, Reginald J. Caillouet and wife, Celeste, James B. Caillouet and wife, Jo Ann, Antoine J. Caillouet and wife, Chloris, of Houma, Stephen P. Caillouet and wife, Lisa, of Princeton, and Jean E. Caillouet of Houma; four daughters, Therese Boud-reaux and husband, Julius, of Bourg, Christine Collins and husband, Charles, of Tullahoma, Tenn., Martha Gehbauer and husband, Gary, of Freeport, Fla., and Renee’ Caillouet and husband, Brent Broussard of Gray; one sister, Mary Alice Theriot Verret and husband, Jack, of Houma; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Antoinette Theriot of Houma; one nephew; and one great-niece
• preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Joseph Caillouet; her parents, Clama G. Theriot and Alice Bellamore Theriot; one son, Andre’ E. Caillouet; and three daughters, Mary Adele Caillouet, Mary Irene Caillouet and Annette Leah Caillouet
• wife and mom; sang with the New Orleans Opera Company, on WWL Radio and performed at many functions and patriotic programs in Houma; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Godfrey James Olivier

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by three sisters, Ethel Bahm and husband, Dallas, of Augusta, Ga., Wanda Gros and husband, Eugene, of Houma and Sally Mazur and husband, James, of Las Vegas; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by his parents, David Joseph Olivier and Esther Beadle Olivier; and one brother, Charles David Olivier
• retired accountant and a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict; member of the Terrebonne Genealogy Society and a member of Bicentennial Planning Committee; member of Terrebonne Art League, director at large of Louisiana Watercolor Society, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and a lifelong communicant of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Paul Gerald Vaccaro

• age 64, a native of St. Louis and resident of Houma for 43 years died at 4:56 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005
• his body was donated to Tulane University Medical Center for medical education and research; family and friends were invited to attend a memorial mass at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church in Houma Saturday, July 23, 2005
• survived by his wife of 43 years, Peggy Daigle Vaccaro; two sons, Paul Gerald Vaccaro Jr. of Radford, Va., and Michael Joseph Vaccaro of Niceville, Fla.; one daughter, Gina Maria Vaccaro of Raleigh, N. C.; two daughters-in-law, Penny Triana Vaccaro and Sally Rusho Vaccaro; four grandchildren, Andrew Triana Vaccaro, Gabriella Anne Vaccaro, Laurel Elizabeth Vaccaro and Catherine Elaine Vaccaro; his mother, Genevieve Gotto Vaccaro of Crystal City, Mo.; one brother, William Vaccaro of Crystal City; two sisters, Theresa Pulliam of St. Louis and Elizabeth White of St. Louis; and his mother-in-law, Odessa Jolet Daigle of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Joquimo Vaccaro; one brother, Mark Vaccaro; and his father in-law, Irving P. Daigle
• retired Nicholls State University Assistant Professor of English, 4-year Nicholls State University letterman in basketball and baseball and past Grand Knight of St. Bernadette Knight of Columbus No. 7355; special interests include golf, listening to classical music, crossword puzzles, snow skiing, reading and gardening

 

JUNE 26, 2005

John Paul ‘Bones’ Authement

• age 38, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, June 23, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his step-father, Lloyd Domangue; four step-brothers, Jermaine Domangue, Nolan Domangue and wife, Angela, Barry Domangue and Casey Domangue; one step-sister, Katie Ann Domangue; two brothers, David Joseph Authement Sr. and wife, Lorraine, and Richard Authement; one godchild, David Authement Jr.; one nephew, Paul Authement; and one niece, Chelsea Boquet
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Authement
• Catholic and enjoyed cooking and listening to music
• Samart Funeral Home

Marie Dolores ‘Babe’ Theriot Caillouet

• age 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005
• 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 St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by five sons, Reginald J. Caillouet and wife, Celeste, James B. Caillouet and wife, Jo Ann, Antoine J. Caillouet and wife, Chloris, of Houma, Stephen P. Caillouet and wife, Lisa, of Princeton, and Jean E. Caillouet of Houma; four daughters, Therese Boudreaux and husband, Julius, of Bourg, Christine Collins and husband, Charles, of Tullahoma, Tenn., Martha Gehbauer and husband, Gary, of Freeport, Fla., and Renee’ Caillouet and husband, Brent Broussard of Gray; one sister, Mary Alice Theriot Verret and husband, Jack, of Houma; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Antoinette Theriot of Houma; one nephew; and one great-niece
• preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Joseph Caillouet; her parents, Clama G. Theriot and Alice Bellamore Theriot; one son, Andre’ E. Caillouet; and three daughters, Mary Adele Caillouet, Mary Irene Caillouet and Annette Leah Caillouet
• wife and mom; sang with the New Orleans Opera Company, on WWL Radio and performed at many functions and patriotic programs in Houma; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mildred Martin Vizier

• age 75, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Grand Isle, died at 5:33 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow
• survived by one son, Perry Vizier; one daughter, Joy Gravette; one sister, Noemie Lefort; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Adam Vizier; her parents, Ambrose and Emaline Angelette Martin; two brothers, Morris and Chester Martin; and two sisters, Celeste Kieffe and Celestine Cheramie

Steve John Fanguy

• age 50, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2005
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Mary Ledet Fanguy of Houma; his mother, Alice Neal Fanguy of Houma; one daughter, Emily Marie Fanguy of Houma; and two brothers, Cyrus Fanguy of Georgia and Sterling Fanguy of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Fanguy; his grandparents, Edgar Fanguy Sr. and Amanda Fanguy and Clarville Neal and Noricia Neal
• revenue officer for the U. S. government and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Godfrey James Olivier

• age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2005
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by three sisters, Ethel Bahm and husband, Dallas, of August