Houma Courier Obituaries 2006 05 May

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Obituaries May, 2006
compiled by Brian J. Oster
last updated: 30 June 2006

May 1, 2006

Pearl Desroches Authement

age 103, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one son, Roland Cunningham of Houma; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, John Authement; her parents, Ozemee Desroches and Paulina Ledet Desroches; one son, Stanley Cunningham; one daughter, Dorothy Cunningham; four brothers, James, Joe, Willis and Nicholas Deroche; and five sisters, Olinda Ledet, Amy Constrantiche, Margerite Pellegrin, Santie Pellegrin and Sadie Foret

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Betty Jane Matherne Barrios

age 66, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 4:08 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006

funeral services were held today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her former husband, Jimmie Barrios; four sons, James, Marcus, Dean and Kerry Barrios; two brothers, Terry Matherne and Benjamin "Benny" Matherne; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Jennie LeBlanc Matherne

Velma Trosclair Hebert Boudreaux

age 87, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 6:35 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006

funeral service was held today at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one son, David Joseph Hebert of Houma; two daughters, Brenda Barr and husband, Bobby J. Barr, and Ophelia Hebert and husband, Wally A. Hebert, of Houma; one brother, Willard Trosclair of Kenner; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her first husband, Magnel Hebert; her second husband, Dalton Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Alfred Trosclair and Ophelia Rhodes Trosclair; four brothers, Evey Trosclair, Allie Trosclair, Ivey Trosclair, and Andrew Trosclair; and four sisters, Vivian Marcey, Wilma Bourg, Onethia Trosclair, and Olivia Trosclair

retired retail clerk with National Food Store and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Eno John Broussard Sr.

age 85, a native of Abbeville and resident of Dulac, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006

funeral services were held today at Holy Family Catholic Church, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery

survived by two sons, E. John Broussard Jr. and wife, Jeanne, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Ronald Broussard and wife, Doretha, of Dulac; three daughters, Shirley Tanner and husband, Charles, of Dulac, Sandrea Foster and husband, Jim, of Windermere, Fla., and Andreé Parfait and husband, Kerry, of Houma; one stepbrother, Joseph Comstock of New Orleans; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Gussie Bourg Broussard; his parents, Jean Belluce Broussard and Marie Ella Delcambre Broussard; and three brothers, Nelton Broussard, Antoine Broussard and Simon Broussard Sr.

retired cook with Texaco for 34 years and owner of Broussard Marine Supply; served in the U.S. Marines during World War II and was a member of the VFW Post No. 4752 and a past member of the Grand Caillou Volunteer Fire Department; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Leon J. Bruce Sr.

age 88, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:55 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Leon W. Bruce Jr.; two daughters, Carolyn B. Dufrene and Bonnie B. Thibodeaux; one sister, Julia B. Autin; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Evela G. Bruce; his parents, Joseph and Lucille G. Bruce; three brothers, Octave Bruce Sr., Leonce Bruce and Joseph Bruce Jr.; and five sisters, Octavia Toups, Nora Cheramie, Philomen Bruce, Josephine Guidry and Leona Toups

member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150 and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Deborah Tastet Clanton

age 49, a native of Luling and resident of Bay City, Texas, died Friday, April 28, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery

survived by her husband, Daniel Layton Clanton; her mother, Julia Nicholas Tastet; one son, Daniel Paul Clanton; three brothers, Earl "Pie" Tastet, Gary Tastet and Shelley Tastet; and three sisters, Jeanette Tassin, Natalie Giovingo and Stephanie Rester

preceded in death by her father, Earl J. Tastet; and two brothers, Leroy and Ferris Tastet

member of Holy Cross Ladies Altar Society, Holy Cross Catholic Daughters and Bay City Band Boosters

Annette Majella Folse

age 40, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006

funeral services were held today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her parents, Fernand A. and Marlene Barrilleaux Folse; her fiance, Brent Ford; two sons, Blake Allen Guidry and Jared Paul Guidry; one daughter, Amber Lynn Guidry; one brother, Kevin Andrew Folse; and one sister, Angela Marie Folse

preceded in death by her grandparents, Fernand Folse Sr. and Irene LeBlanc Folse and John A. Barrilleaux and Lillian LeRay Barrilleaux; and two infant brothers, Jeffrey Michael and Timothy John Folse

sales associate at Sears; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Grace Bonvillain Verret Lyons

age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died of natural causes at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006, at Terrebonne General Medical Center

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and until funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery

survived by two sons, Anthony Verret Jr. and wife, Margaret B., and Jack David Verret and wife, Mary Alice T., of Houma; one stepdaughter, Schira Ann Lyons Ott of Houma; one half-brother, Verlin J. Bonvillain of Houma; two half-sisters, Miriam B. Hebert and Wilma B. Boudreaux of Houma; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her first husband, Anthony Verret Sr.; her second husband, Joseph Luby Lyons; her parents, Edger E. Bonvillain and Effie Gautreaux Bonvillain; one brother, Hallie Bonvillain; four sisters, Hallet B. Moreau, Madeline B. Gordon, Consuelo B. Mobley, and Doris Bonvillain; and two stepbrothers, Houston Rodrigue and Eulan Rodrigue

homemaker and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Church of Houma; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

May 2, 2006

Eugene Costand Billiot

age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2006

visitation today at Community Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Selvina Marie Billiot; one son, Vincent Parfait of Houma; four daughters, Virginia Billiot of Houma, Linda Solet and husband, Junius, of Houma, Barbara Scott and husband, Norris, of Houma, and Margaret M. Cantrelle and husband, Anthony, of Lockport; three sisters, Victoria Billiot, Rosalie Dardar and husband, Anthony, and Claudelia Chaisson and husband, Louis; 39 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Lisa Head Billiot; one daughter, Beverly Billiot; three brothers, John, Paul and Wilson Billiot; and one sister, Eugenie Billiot

fisherman and was Pentecostal

Bernice A. Breaux

age 76, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Raceland, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2006

visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Alvin Breaux Sr.; one son, Randy Paul Percle; six daughters, Judy Dantin, Mella Benoit, Morna Kelly, Debra Boucher, Trudy "Peanut" Carlos and Suzette Tomlinson; two brothers, Thomas Adams and Rodney Adams; three sisters, Alice Griffin, Alma Champagne and Patsy Barras; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Nolan Percle; her parents, Philip and Emelda Cavalier Adams; one son, Philip Percle; one stepson, Alvin Breaux Jr.; four brothers, Herbert, Nolan, Herman and Raymond Adams; and one grandchild

parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Linsy Marie Chauffe

age 18, a native of Houma and resident of Larose, died Sunday, April 30, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Larose; services Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her parents, Christina Martin Chauffe and Greig Chauffe; one brother, Duncan Chauffe; her grandparents, Curtis and Marianne Chauffe, Connie Melancon and Borge Martin; and aunts, uncles and numerous cousins

preceded in death by one uncle, Curtis Chauffe II

a 2006 honor graduate of South Lafourche High School and was a student at Nicholls State University; member of First Baptist Church of Larose

Samart Funeral Home

Asa Paul DuBois

age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 30, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Masonic service Tuesday at the funeral home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Mollie Bowers DuBois of Houma; his mother, Louella Cunningham DuBois of Houma; two sons, Bobby James DuBois and wife, Jessica, and Christopher P. DuBois and wife, Raequel, of Houma; four brothers, Lerrie DuBois, Kerry DuBois, Darren DuBois and Gary DuBois of Houma; three sisters, Louann DuBois Martin of Boutte, Betina DuBois Richard and Darlene DuBois of Houma; and four grandchildren, Sonny D. Blanchard, Alexis DuBois, Fayth DuBois and Dilan Billiot of Houma

preceded in death by his father, Usie DuBois; and one sister, Christine DuBois Derrick

retired and past owner of Gino’s Restaurant; member of Unity Lodge No. 267, Houma Shrine Club, president of Oasis Shrine Club, member of Jesters Court No. 36, member of Indivisible Friends, member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 10612, member of Fraternal Order of Police and a member of Royal Arch

Chauvin Funeral Home

Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Fakier Harrison

age 81, a native of Alexandria and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006

visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Joe Fakier and Chris Fakier; five daughters, Mary Catherine "Pud" Hornung, Mary Barbara "BeeBee" Rodriguez, Anne Marie Brann, Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Aysen and Jane Marie Becnel; one brother, Charles B. Gremillion Jr.; two sisters, Stella G. DiCostanza and Jane G. Chaney; 29 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Theophile L. Fakier; her second husband, Charles Harrison; her parents, Charles B. and Olivia M. Gremillion; and one sister, Marie G. Parr

Eddie Johnson

age 65, a native of Schriever and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, April 26, 2006

visitation Wednesday at Community Funeral Home; religious services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

survived by one son, Allen Harris; five daughters, Rosalyn Anderson Jackson, Dorothy Harris Arnolie, Amy Harris, Joan Harris and Jaretta Harris; four sisters, Dorothy J. Hampton, Joyce J. Barrow, Mildred Johnson and Deborah Johnson; one brother, Alvin Johnson; and 17 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Johnson and Thelma Adams Johnson; one son, Glen Paul Anderson; three brothers, Curtis, Charles and Earl Johnson; and one sister, Betty J. Duncan

self-employed and was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church

Roselie King

age 86, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by one son, Edison Calloway Jr. of Dallas; two daughters, Mary Ann Davis of Houma and Justine Palmer and husband, Andrew, of Missouri City, Texas; one sister, Cora Lee Patterson of Labadieville; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Henry King; her second husband, Edison Calloway Sr.; her parents, Eddie Johnson and Corrine Williams Johnson; and two sisters, Albertha Randle and Fannie Mae McKinley

member of Greater New Salem Baptist Church

Gertrude Geddis Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Raymond Lajaunie

age 73, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Irene Marie DeRoche Lajaunie of Houma; five sons, Kennan Lajaunie and wife, Karen, Glynn Lajaunie and wife, Ellen, Don Duplantis and wife, Kathy, Camille Duplantis Jr. and David Duplantis of Houma; three daughters, Melinda LeBouef and husband, Cecil, Barbara Buquet and husband, Sheldon "Chicky", and Sue Duplantis of Houma; one brother, Ronald Lajaunie of Houma; two sisters, Rose Detiveaux of Houma and Ester Shasted of Pittsburg, Texas; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Anidas Lajaunie Sr. and Inez Pennison Lajaunie; three brothers, Anida Lajaunie Jr. Wilton Lajaunie and Hilton Lajaunie

retired vault custodian with Bank One with 33 years and was an usher for Annunziata Catholic Church; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Leonise Marie Dupre Malbrough

age 77, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; massWednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her companion, William Billiot; four sons, Raymond Pellegrin, Bernie J. Malbrough Jr. of Houma, James V. Malbrough of Birmingham, Ala., and John A. Malbrough of Houma; four daughters, Delores M. Mitchel of Montegut, Anna Mae LeBouef of Chauvin, Laura Malbrough and Connie Mary Malbrough of Houma; four sisters, Josephine Garvett of Birmingham, Clothile Dupre, Hazel Faye of Houma and Jeanette Medlyn of Neptune City, N.J.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Bernie Joseph Malbrough Sr.; her parents, Wallace Patrick Dupre and Frozine Viteaux Dupre; and one brother, Salvaldor Dupre

homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Frank Paul Matis Sr.

age 84, a native and resident of Hahnville, died at 2:18 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006

graveside service Wednesday at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling

survived by his wife, Betty Adams Matis; one son, Frank Matis Jr.; one stepson, Kimerly Trahan; three daughters, Mary Lou, Lisa Rose and Rita Catherine; one brother, Leeds Matis; one sister, Constance Matis; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Salvadore and Annette Caillet Matis; and two sisters, Flora Mae Valley and Rita Matis

member of Carpenters Local No. 1846 for 65 years

Anna Solet Parfait

age 63, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 8:42 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2006

visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in New Hope Cemetery

survived by three sons, Jonathan Parfait and wife, Tabitha Hebert Parfait of Cut Off, Nathan Parfait and wife, Rachel Lyons Parfait and Jason Parfait of Houma; one daughter, Olivia Parfait of Dulac; four brothers, Joseph Solet, August Solet of Dulac, June Solet of Houma and Raymond "Jimmy" Solet of Dulac; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Robert Paul Solet and Eva Verdin Solet; two brothers, Robert Adam Solet and Antoine Victor Solet; and one sister, Eva Catherine Solet Parfait

an elder on the Biloxi Chitamacha Tribe and was a homemaker

Elsie Jane Allemand Prejean

age 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:05 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her husband, of 39 years, Henry Whitney Prejean Jr. of Houma; her mother, Girdie LeBouef Allemand of Houma; four sons, Donald Prejean and wife, Laura, of Magnolia, Texas, Jarred Prejean of Austin, Texas, Ryan Prejean and wife, Laura, of Little Rock, Ark., and Brett Prejean of Spring, Texas; two daughters, Tammy Schales and husband, Daniel, of Ruston and Nicole St. Amant and husband, Joshua, of Houma; six brothers, Rodney, Harris, Earlis, Royce and Daniel Allemand of Houma and Johnny Allemand of Schriever; two sisters, Shirley Olivier and Doris Theriot of Houma; and six grandchildren, Morgan, Kristen, Sheridan, Katie Jo Prejean, Lara and Ashlynne Schales

preceded in death by her father, Alcee Allemand; and two grandchildren, Brendan and Grant Schales

administrative assistant with Chabert Medical Center and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

May 3, 2006

Asa Paul DuBois

age 51, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 30, 2006

funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Mollie Bowers DuBois of Houma; his mother, Louella Cunningham DuBois of Houma; two sons, Bobby James DuBois and wife, Jessica, and Christopher P. DuBois and wife, Raequel, of Houma; four brothers, Lerrie DuBois, Kerry DuBois, Darren DuBois and Gary DuBois of Houma; three sisters, Louann DuBois Martin of Boutte, Betina DuBois Richard and Darlene DuBois of Houma; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Usie DuBois; and one sister, Christine DuBois Derrick

retired and past owner of Gino’s Restaurant; member of Unity Lodge No. 267, Houma Shrine Club, president of Oasis Shrine Club, member of Jesters Court No. 36, member of Indivisible Friends, member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 10612, member of Fraternal Order of Police and a member of Royal Arch

Amanda Lynn Halford

age 21, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 30, 2006

visitation until closing time Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Christ Baptist Church Cathedral; services Friday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

survived by her adoptive parents, Leeroy and Beverly Hebert; her stepdad, Felton Halford; one brother, Willie Owens; four sisters, Susie Gregorie, April Halford, Cindy Bagby and Christy Cavalier; one aunt, Lucy Miranda; and five uncles, Terry, Nolan, Roland, Ray and Easton Gregorie

preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Halford; one brother, Shawn Halford; and one uncle, Reynold Gregorie

loved animals, the Lord and his music and enjoyed meeting people; Baptist

Samart Funeral Home

Charles Neal ‘Snake’ Miller

age 82, a native of Maysville, Okla., and resident of Houma for 45 years, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005

celebration of life service Saturday at First Baptist Church in Houma

survived by one son, David Miller of Richmond, Calif.; one daughter, Lillian Miller of Houma; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Alta Mund of Richmond and Aleen Baker of Purcell, Okla.

preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Hammans Miller; one son, Willard Paul Miller; his parents, Neal Alexis and Bertha Little Miller; three brothers, Chancey Miller, Lester Miller and Eddie Miller; and one sister, Marie Miller Crawford

served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II in the South Pacific theatre; went to work for J. Ray McDermott in 1960, he and his wife had just moved from Madison County, Iowa, and were living on Eddie and Annie Miller’s Snake and Reptile Farm; in Louisiana, more people know him as "Snake" than Charles Miller

after retiring from J. Ray McDermott in 1979, he and his wife operated the first Bed N’ Breakfast in Terrebonne Parish, the Peacock Inn; a deacon at First Baptist Church in Houma where he taught Sunday School and served on a number of committees; Mason at the Unity Lodge No. 267 and a member of Eastern Star

Josephine Sacco Pitre

age 79, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her husband, Michael Pitre; two sons, John Pitre and wife, Holly Fleming Pitre, of Houma and David Pitre and wife, Merry Foster Pitre, of Houma; two daughters, Anne Pitre Dufresne and husband, Timothy Dufresne, of Houma and Janet Brunet and husband, Glenn, of Houma; four brothers, John, George, Lucian and Joe Sacco; two sisters, Laura Blanchard and Theresa Boudreaux; and seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Cindy, David Jr., Cody Pitre, Sarah Folse, Jesse Brunet and Michael Gros

preceded in death by her parents, John and Marie Paternostra Sacco; one brother, Pascal Sacco; and one sister, Lillie Camp

member of First Baptist Church of Houma

Falgout Funeral Home

Elsie Cleo Whitney Thibodeaux

age 77, a native of Bluff City, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 9:31 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006

visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by one son, George Thibodeaux of Houma; one sister, Barbara Young of West Plains, Mo.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, David Thibodeaux; her parents, George Harvey Whitney and Grace Cleo Stagg Whitney; one son, David J. Thibodeaux; two brothers, Paul Chester Whitney and Loys Harvey Whitney; and two sisters, Alvenia Micheals and Marilyn Sue Young

homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church

Lucie LeBlanc Vegas

age 92, a native of Lockport and resident of Mathews and Luling, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2006

visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

survived by one daughter, Mary Lucie Vegas; one sister, Mrs. Earlis (Winnie) Adams; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Sterling (Aline) Adams

preceded in death by her husband, John E. Vegas; her parents, Salvadore and Mary Boudreaux LeBlanc; five brothers, Phillip, George, Luke, Paul and Charlie LeBlanc; and six sisters, Valerie Allemand, Laura Chauvin, Rita LeBlanc, Alice Walker, Adele Uzee and Elvire LeBlanc

member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 3665 of Raceland and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Eddie Dean Williams Sr.

age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, April 27, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery

survived by his wife, Debra P. Williams of Thibodaux; one daughter, Apollonia Williams of Thibodaux; three sons, Eddie Dean Williams Jr. and Nathan Williams of Thibodaux and Kavin Williams of Nashville, Tenn.; four sisters, Stephanie Matthews of Kansas City, Mo., Beverly Williams of Houma, and Maxine Robinson and Aretha Thompson of Thibodaux; seven brothers, Leroy Williams, Charles Brooks, Carroll, Gilbert and Jacob Williams of Thibodaux, Ellis Williams of Raceland and Steve Williams of Gray; and one grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Willis Williams Sr. and Viola Williams; one sister, Maybelle Williams; and one brother, Willis Williams Jr.

Catholic

Leon LeSueur

age 83, a lifelong resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, in Baton Rouge after a brief illness

funeral services were held today at Christ Episcopal Church in Napoleonville

survived by three daughters, Lynn L. Leak of St. Francisville, Suzanne L. Blanchard and husband, Thomas Paul Blanchard, of Thibodaux, and Helen L. Bullock and husband, McCauley O. Bullock Jr., of Baton Rouge; one son, Laurence D. LeSueur and wife, Mendi Murray LeSueur, of Singapore; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Mary Donnelly LeSueur; one son, Leon Jastremski LeSueur Jr.; his parents, Mary Louise Foley and Leon Jastremski LeSueur; and one sister, Evelyn Foley LeSueur

practiced law with Talbot, LeSueur and Talbot until his election as state district judge of the 23rd Judicial District in 1965. By assignment of the Louisiana Supreme Court, Judge LeSueur served on the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit and on the Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish

participated in the invasion of Normandy and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal

lifelong member of Christ Episcopal Church, served as a senior warden for many years and was a founding member of the Friends of Christ Church; member of the Louisiana Bar Association, the American Legion and Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs

May 4, 2006

Kerry Authement

age 22, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Chapel in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

survived by his mother, Brunella "Manoon" Guy Authement; three brothers, Roger "Jack" Authement, Elwon "Red" Authement Jr. and Todd "Negg" Authement; and two sisters, Darlene "Boboy" Sevin and Sherry Blanchard

preceded in death by his father, Elwon Authement Sr.; his grandparents, Sidney Guy, Beatrice Guy, Louella Guy and Henry Authement; and his step-grandfather, Henry Guy

parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Daquaris Drane

age 19 months old, a native of Boyce and resident of Alexandria, died Friday, April 28, 2006

visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery

survived by his parents, Victoria Drane and Michael Miles of Alexandria; his stepfather, Wilbert Hayes III of Alexandria; his grandparents, Edna and Tommy Cruse and Agnes Miles and Marsha Ware; his great-grandmother, Edna L. Drane of Schriever; and one brother, DaMicheal Drane of Alexandria

preceded in death by his great-great-grandparents, Harry and Edna A. Cheatham

Seth Kaigan Pellegrin

age 3, a resident of Ville Platte, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006

visitation today to service time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ville Platte; services Friday at the church, with burial in Evangeline Memorial Cemetery

survived by his parents, Kip and Jodie Pellegrin of Ville Platte; his grandparents, Peggy Boudreaux Pellegrin of Houma, Joey Paul and Bonnie Lovell Vining of Gibson and Richard and Cynthia McDuffie Reed of Youngsville; and two brothers, Saige David Pellegrin and Kade Michael Pellegrin of Ville Platte

preceded in death by his grandfather, Michael Jerome Pellegrin Sr.

Marjorie Boudreaux St. Amant

age 85, a native of Gray, former resident of Des Allemands and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:07 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Nolan J. St. Amant Jr. and Dana A. St. Amant; two daughters, Jacqueline S. Dufrene and Lyddy S. Cheramie; one brother, Newton Boudreaux; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Nolan J. St. Amant Sr.; her parents, Able Boudreaux Sr. and Lucy Hotard Boudreaux; and one brother, Able L. Boudreaux Jr.

parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Mildred S. Theriot

age 66, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died due to a stroke Tuesday, May 2, 2006

visitation Friday at Residence Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery

survived by her husband, Benjamin Theriot Sr.; four sons, Benjamin Theriot Jr. and wife, Marrial, of Houma, Raynell Theriot of Houma, Robert James Theriot of Bronx, N.Y., and Corey Theriot of Denver; seven daughters, Cynthia Billizon and husband, Donald, Sandra Cooper and husband, Roy Jr., Nedra Theriot, Darlene Theriot and Cheri Theriot, all of Houma, and Marion Verrett and husband, Blake, and Omeika McGuire and husband, Danny, both of Atlanta; one sister, Cynthia Lavine and husband, Yourick Jr.; 33 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Cecelia and Robert Smith; one son, Michael Theriot; three daughters, Hilda T. Lewis, Darlene Theriot and Baby Theriot; and one brother, Irvin Richards Sr.

homemaker, care taker and a member of the Deaconess Board and Residence Baptist Church

May 5, 2006

Rev. David Chauvin

age 66, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:28 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two nieces, Jane C. Cousin and Patti C. Lesage

preceded in death by his parents, James M. Chauvin and Inez Rodrigue Chauvin; and two brothers, James M. Chauvin Jr. and Francis "Bobby" J. Chauvin

retired pastor of St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie and was a priest of the Baton Rouge Diocese

Landry’s Funeral Home

Kenneth Wayne Harris Jr.

age 20, a native and resident of Houma died, due to an automobile accident, at 5:40 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006

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 parents, Kenneth "Buck" Wayne Harris Sr. and Carolyn Aucoin Harris of Houma; two sisters, Benita Dominguez and husband, Patrick, of Angie, and Felicia Naquin and husband, Lance, of Montegut; and numerous relatives

construction worker for Dynamic Industries

Chauvin Funeral Home

Earline ‘Stag’ Welch Lee

age 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006

visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel; services Saturday at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery

survived by one daughter, Elizabeth L. Jones of Houma; one sister, Thelma W. Celestine of Houma; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Willie James Lee Jr.; her parents, Victoria Welch and Charlie Welch; one son, Willie James Lee III; three brothers, George Welch, Charles Welch and Isaac Welch; and one sister, Helen Welch

homemaker and a member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church

Charles ‘Snake’ Neal Miller

age 82, a native of Maysville, Okla., and resident of Houma for 45 years, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005

celebration of life service Saturday at First Baptist Church in Houma

survived by one son, David Miller of Richmond, Calif.; one daughter, Lillian Miller of Houma; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Alta Mund of Richmond and Aleen Baker of Purcell, Okla.

preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Hammans Miller; one son, Willard Paul Miller; his parents, Neal Alexis and Bertha Little Miller; three brothers, Chancey Miller, Lester Miller and Eddie Miller; and one sister, Marie Miller Crawford

served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II in the South Pacific theater; went to work for J. Ray McDermott in 1960, he and his wife had just moved from Madison County, Iowa, and were living on Eddie and Annie Miller’s Snake and Reptile Farm; in Louisiana, more people know him as "Snake" than Charles Miller

after retiring from J. Ray McDermott in 1979, he and his wife operated the first Bed N’ Breakfast in Terrebonne Parish, the Peacock Inn

deacon at First Baptist Church in Houma where he taught Sunday School and served on a number of committees; Mason at the Unity Lodge No. 267 and a member of Eastern Star

Andrew Anthony Tivet

age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, May 4, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery

survived by his wife of 67 years, Azelie Charpentier Tivet; one son, Johnny Joseph Tivet; one daughter, Judy Tivet Lirette and husband, Junior; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Honora "Walker" Tivet and Gladys Martin Tivet; one daughter-in-law, Linda Tivet; one brother, Jerry Tivet; and two sisters, Annie Tivet Authement Trahan and Lillian Gautreaux

retired boat skipper and trawler; enjoyed repairing lawnmowers and loved animals; Catholic

Samart Funeral Home

Ernestine Caillouet Washington

age 63, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Manuel Washington of Thibodaux; one son, Kenneth M. Washington and wife, Ethel, of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Kimberly W. Brooks and husband, Johnny, of Baton Rouge and Katara A. Washington of Chicago; one sister, Dianne Carter of Thibodaux; one brother, Elward Carter of Thibodaux; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Olivia and Thomas Carter and Earl Caillouet; one sister, Maxine Johnson; one brother, Morrell Carter; and her grandparents, Susan Warner Moore, Isaiah Moore, Martha Waller Caillouet and Lucien Caillouet

member of Morning Star Baptist Church, served as president of the Deaconess Board, was Sunday School superintendent, Home Mission president and Vacation Bible School director

May 6, 2006

Murphy E. Majoria

age 83, a native of Marrero, a former resident of Hahnville and resident of Luling for 30 years, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Bridge City; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling

survived by his wife, Leona Bourg Majoria; five sons, Murphy C. Majoria, Marc E. Majoria, Shea M. Majoria, Barry J. Majoria and Dana G. Majoria; one daughter, Karen Majoria Gervais LeGlue; two brothers, Anthony S. "Tony" Majoria and Johnny H. Majoria; two sisters, Josephine M. Ledet and Camille M. "Dubby" LeBlanc; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Murphy G. Majoria and Anna Collura Majoria; and one grandchild

owner of Majoria Supermarket for 58 years and was a former real-estate investor; member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2409 of Luling and was a generous contributor for numerous charities and church organizations

Andrew Anthony Tivet

age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, May 4, 2006

visitation to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery

survived by his wife of 67 years, Azelie Charpentier Tivet; one son, Johnny Joseph Tivet; one daughter, Judy Tivet Lirette and husband, Junior; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Honora "Walker" Tivet and Gladys Martin Tivet; one daughter-in-law, Linda Tivet; one brother, Jerry Tivet; and two sisters, Annie Tivet Authement Trahan and Lillian Gautreaux

retired boat skipper and trawler; enjoyed repairing lawnmowers and loved animals; Catholic

Samart Funeral Home

May 7, 2006

Huey Antoine Authement

age 76, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and Monday till funeral time at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass followed visitation Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church with burial at Holy Family Cemetery

survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris Authement; four daughters, Charlene, Catherine, Faye and Vera; four son-in-laws; one brother, Alphonse Authement Jr.; one sister, Marjorie A Foret; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Octavia Hebert Authement and Alphonse J. Authement; one stepmother Onezia Thibodaux Authement; three sisters, Emily Authement Voisin, Gertrude Authement Fonseca Blanchard and Gladys Authement Domangue; four brothers Ivy Authement, Calvin Authement, Eugene Authement and Horace Authement

Terrebonne Parish School Board member for 12 years, a member of the Grand Caillou Recreation board, a volunteer fireman, chairman of the Holy Family Catholic Church fair, president of the Shrimp Canners Association and a member of the Dulac Bass Masters Club

also trawled, owned an ice cream and hamburger restaurant and Huey Ice Co., sold vegetables from a truck and worked at Authement Store in Grand Caillou

enjoyed taking his children on the annual family vacation, sharing with his brothers and sisters, painting and fishing

Chauvin Funeral Home

Lee Dupre

age 72, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006

private memorial service held at a later date

survived by his beloved wife, Shirley Dupre; one stepson, Dr. Roy Navarre and wife, Sylvia; one brother, Eugene Dupre and wife, Marie; four sisters, Lois Pertuit, Marian Degruise, Zoe Hebert and Evelyn Dupre Zeringue; and two grandchildren, Luke and Dominic Navarre of Washington

preceded in death by his parents, Corrine Thibodeaux Dupre and Francois Dupre; two sisters, Beulah Dupre Buquet and Aurelia Boudreaux; and five brothers, Claude, Mark, Clyde, Frances and Curtis Dupre

Johnny Simon Folse

age 82, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006

visitation til service Monday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass Monday following visitation at St. Mary Church with burial at St. Mary cemetery

survived by his son, James Simon Folse; two daughters, Lisa Lawson and Linda Weatherford; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren

preceded in death by his former wife, Anna Elizabeth Dunn; his parents, Walter and Antoinette Autin Folse; seven brothers, Sidney, James, Ural, Roy, Lawrence, Clarence, Nelson and Walter Folse Jr.; three sisters, Eula Benoit, Vivian Barrios and Beulah Detellier

World War II veteran, a member of VFW Raceland and the American Legion; parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church

Isaure Mae Gaston Pierron

age 88, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma died at 9:10 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by two daughters, Bruce Ellen Richard and Michael Christine Bourgeois of Lafayette; two sons, Errol P. Pierron, Sr. and wife Cheyenne and Bradley J. Pierron; eight grandchildren; three step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, eight step great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granchild

preceded in death by her former husband, Roy J. Pierron; parents, Anatole Gaston and Emma Robichaux Gaston; four brothers, Israel Gaston, Albert Gaston, Magnus Gaston and Percy Gaston; and four sisters, Emily Gaston Hutchinson, Leah Gaston Rhodes, Azema Gaston Rhodes and Angelice Gaston

retired sales person from Philip Morris Furniture Co. and AM & JC Dupont; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Reynold Joseph ‘Rod’ Rodrigue

age 74, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 5, 2006

visitation Tuesday and till funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his life partner Rowena Naquin; two daughters, Jacquelyn Rodrigue Williams and Nicole Rodrigue Naquin; three step-daughters, Melissa Bunn, Sharon Pippen and Steffanie Orgeron; one step-son, Sherill Rivet; one sister, Josephine Rodrigue Lee; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Valcour and Marie Boquet Rodrigue; one son, Richard John Rodrigue; eight brothers, Louis "Rod" Rodrigue, Willis Rodrigue, Wallace Rodrigue, Wesley Rodrigue, Dewey Rodrigue, Camille Rodrigue, Louby Rodrigue, Victor Rodrigue; one sister, Viola Rodrigue Billiot; and two sibblings who died as young children

member and founding father of the Evergreen Lions Club, active in the construction of Evergreen Cajun Center, a Melvin Jones Fellow and member of the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation; also owner of Double R Towing Company, a member of the Boatman’s Association and co-owner of Rodrigue Plumbing and Heating; had a bit-part in the movie "Crazy in Alabama," partly filmed in Houma

Chauvin Funeral Home

May 8, 2006

Inez Gautreaux Allemand

age 92, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 3:35 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by five sons, Wilbert, Willie Jr., Wilton, Whitney and Rudy Allemand; five daughters, Wildred Talbot, Mary Jane Dufrene, Wanda Adams, Florence Adams and Ruby McCardle; one sister, Wilma Gaudet; 29 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Willie Allemand Sr.; her parents, Philip and Mathilde Barrios Gautreaux; one daughter, Willie Mae Aysen; three brothers, Philip Jr., Johnny and Edward Gautreaux; one grandchild, Mary Beth Allemand; and four sisters, Jeanne Galiano, Marie Dufrene, Earline Chaisson and May Gautreaux

member of Holy Savior Altar Society and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Lily Masse Boudreaux

age 87, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

survived by two sons, Alfred "Chip" Masse Jr. and wife, Joyce, and Dr. John C. Masse and wife, Brenda; one stepson, Lanny J. Boudreaux and wife, Jeri; one daughter, Linda M. Twigg and husband, Gary; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her first husband, Alfred "Chip" Masse Sr.; her second husband, John Boudreaux; her parents, John and Linda Authement Carlos; three brothers, Lincoln Carlos, Oneil Carlos and John Carlos; and one sister, Levette Vosloh

retired owner of Chips Supermarket and a member of Delta Lions Club, Golden Meadow American Legion Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary; founder of Leeville Senior Citizens organization

Falgout Funeral Home

Ervin J. Duet

age 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville

survived by his wife, Ione Thibodeaux Duet; two daughters, Kathryn D. Thibodeaux and Sylvia D. Vaughn; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Theresa Albert Duet and Raoul J. Duet; one son, Ervin Duet Jr.; one infant daughter, Peggy Louise Duet; three brothers, Godfrey, Ruffin and Edward Duet; and three sisters, Gertrude Duet, Verina D. Hebert and Alida D. Richaux

Johnny (John) Simon Folse

age 82, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:35 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006

funeral services were held today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, James Simon Folse; two daughters, Lisa Lawson and Linda Weatherford; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his former wife, Anna Elizabeth Dunn; his parents, Walter and Antoinette Autin Folse; seven brothers, Sidney, James Ural, Roy, Lawrence, Clarence, Nelson and Walter Folse Jr.; and three sisters, Eula Benoit, Vivian Barrios and Beulah Detellier

World War II veteran and a member of the VFW in Raceland and the American Legion; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Mary Alice Frye

age 97, a native of Texas and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 13, 2006

memorial service Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church in Houma

survived by two sons, Fredrick Thomas Frye of Dawn, Texas, and Richard W. Frye of Stepenville, Texas; three grandsons, Thomas Frye, Richard Frye of Houma and Donnie Frye of New Mexico; four granddaughters, Lone Wiemann, Danielle Boudreaux of Houma, Nichelle Frye of Thibodaux and Mary Burns of New Mexico; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

James Guidroz

age 54, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006

funeral services pending

survived by his wife, Myra Guidroz; his mother, Mae Falgout; two sons, Christopher Guidroz and Nathaniel Sherman; one daughter, Angela Sherman; four sisters, Patricia Robichaux, Juanita Thibodeaux, Rosia Ledet and Dolores Danos; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Louis Guidroz; his stepfather, Norris Falgout; and three brothers, Ricky Guidroz, Kent Guidroz and Louis "L.J." Guidroz II

veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and was disable and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Willie Hadley Sr.

age 83, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three daughters, Deidra N. Haldey of Baton Rouge, Inez Hadley and Beverly Walker and husband, Daniel, of Raceland; two sons, Willie Hadley Jr. and wife, Rebertha, and Tyrone Hadley Sr. and wife, Patricia, of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Evola Pinkney and Agnes Marts of Los Angeles, Susie M. Davenport of Compton, Calif., and Annie Lee Scott of Raceland; three brothers, Clarence Hadley of Houma, Leroy Hadley of Atlanta, and Elmer Hadley of Thibodaux; 27 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Dorsey Hadley; his parents, Leonard and Fannie Hadley; one son Darryl B. Hadley; two brothers, Ulysses Hadley and Kent Hadley Sr.; two sisters, Delores Jones and Enester Hadley; and his grandparents

member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board. He was the Church Building Fund Secretary and was a World War II Army veteran; member of the VFW Post No. 3665 and American Legion Post No. 349 of Raceland

Dana Boudreaux Jeblonski

age 34, a native of Houma and resident of Orlando, Fla., died at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006

memorial mass Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church

survived by her mother, Dana L. Porche of Orlando; her father, Keith Boudreaux of Poplarville, Miss.; her grandparents, Connie and Ray LeCompte Sr., and Lorraine and Jeffery Boudreaux Sr. of Houma; two daughters, Tori and Samantha Jeblonski; her former husband, Joseph Jeblonski; two sisters, Kim Schou and husband, Rich Schou, of Longwood, Fla., and Kristy Stevens of Lafayette; two uncles, Ray LeCompte Jr. and Jeffery Boudreaux Jr.; six aunts, Valarae Bates, Lori LeCompte, Carrie LeCompte, Cindy Boudreaux, Melissa Walker and Charlette Gilder; two nephews, Austin Schou and Drake Stevens; and two nieces, Katlyn and Alana Schou

preceded in death by one sister, Keitha Boudreaux

Clifton J. ‘Cotton’ Ordoyne

age 94, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, May 7, 2006

visitation Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Johnny Ordoyne Sr. and wife, Janice Breaux Ordoyne; one daughter, Deanna Ordoyne Daigle and husband, Lawrence "Paco" Daigle Jr.; one brother, Clincy Ordoyne; one sister, Adeline Ordoyne Trosclair; five grandchildren, J.J., Michael, Mark and Kevin Ordoyne and Monica Daigle Fournier Molbert; and four great-grandchildren, Jamie and Mark Ordoyne Jr., Dustin Fournier and Lauren Fournier

preceded in death by his wife, Flossie M. Ordoyne; his parents, Victoria Trosclair and Joachim Ordoyne; one granddaughter, Michele Daigle; seven brothers, Robert "Bob", Gilbert, Eulice, Ferdinand, Duly, Clarence and Hery Ordoyne; and two sisters, Cora Ordoyne Percle and Claudia Ordoyne Rodrigue

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ronald J. Porche

age 63, a native of Theriot and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife, Mary Billiot Porche; one son, Kirby P. Solet; six daughters, Tina Solet, Karen Arabie, Sharon Solet, Pamela Lindsay, Reanna Dupre and Katrina Porche; 20 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by one son, Lovince "Snookie" Solet; and one grandchild, Christopher Solet

Catholic

Reynold Joseph ‘Rod’ Rodrigue

age 74, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 5, 2006

visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; Rosary prayed Tuesday at the church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his life partner Rowena Naquin; two daughters, Jacquelyn Rodrigue Williams and Nicole Rodrigue Naquin; three step-daughters, Melissa Bunn, Sharon Pippen and Steffanie Orgeron; one step-son, Sherill Rivet; one sister, Josephine Rodrigue Lee; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Valcour and Marie Boquet Rodrigue; one son, Richard John Rodrigue; eight brothers, Louis "Rod" Rodrigue, Willis Rodrigue, Wallace Rodrigue, Wesley Rodrigue, Dewey Rodrigue, Camille Rodrigue, Louby Rodrigue, Victor Rodrigue; one sister, Viola Rodrigue Billiot; and two siblings who died as young children

member and one of the founding fathers of the Evergreen Lions Club, active in the construction of Evergreen Cajun Center, a Melvin Jones Fellow and an appointee of the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation; owner of Double R Towing Company, and an original co-owner of Rodrigue Plumbing and Heating and a member of the Boatman’s Association; he had a bit-part in the movie "Crazy in Alabama," partly filmed in Houma

Chauvin Funeral Home

Annette P. Solet

age 72, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 12:42 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006

visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by three son, Ray Solet, Charles Solet and wife, Nicole and Randy Solet; one daughter, Nancy Verret; one brother, James Parfait and wife, Clara; five grandchildren, Ronald Verret Jr. and wife, Amy, Tyler Verret, Damien Aimarz, Katie Solet and Trey Naquin; and one great-grandchild, Mariah Verret

preceded in death by her husband, Ivy J. Solet; her parents, Jenny and John Parfait; four brothers, Murphy Parfait, Edison Parfait, Vernice "Nicky" Parfait and Olden Parfait; and one sister, Emilda "Big Momma" Verdin

parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Virginia Wingo Titus

age 97, a native of Dumas, Miss., and resident of Houma and Matthews, died at 8:10 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery

survived one daughter, Sarah Jean T. Rouen and husband, Carroll; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Howard J. Titus; her parents, Robert E. and Malinda Garrett Wingo; two daughters, Nettie "Pat" Patterson and Ramona "Dub" Crenshaw; two brothers; and two sisters

May 9, 2006

Delores Azema Fletcher

age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 5, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Louis Fletcher of Thibodaux; seven daughters, Beverly Azema, Regina Miller, Priscilla Fletcher, Betty W. Daniels and husband, Joe, Rose Mary Fletcher and husband, Paul, Christine Kennedy and husband, Ronnie Lee, all of Thibodaux, and Jacqueline Washington and husband, Golden, of Houma; four sons, Ronnie Michael Fletcher, Anthony Fletcher and wife, Ruby, and Robert Lee Fletcher, all of Thibodaux and Ronnie Lee Fletcher and wife, Carolyn, of Houma; seven sisters, Virginia Johnson, Octavia Azema and husband, Heineke, Rose Mary Matthew, Naomi Azemar, Theresa Johnson, Oliver Wilson and husband, Jerry, all of Thibodaux and Geraldine Spence of Houma; one brother, Willie Azema and wife, Brenda, of Thibodaux; 53 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Lionel and Olivia Johnson; three sisters, Victor Brown, Audrey Odoms and Jessie Mae Beamon; one daughter, Doris Ann Azema; one son, Walter Lee Fletcher; three sisters, Audrey Odoms, Victor Brown and Jessie Mae Beamon; and two brothers, Lawrence Azema and Lionel Azema Jr.

member of Moses Baptist Church

Logan J. Guidry

age 83, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 1 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by his wife, Jane Hebert Guidry; five daughters, Carolyn Bruce, Brenda Dantin, Dawn Montz, Elizabeth Hoffman and Rebecca Tumminello; one sister, Joyce Danos; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Antoinette Federine Guidry; one son, Donald T. Guidry; one daughter, Gail G. Dubois; and one brother, Gilbert Guidry

U.S. World War II Army veteran serving overseas as a staff sergeant; member of the VFW and was a retired employee of Texaco with 38 years of service; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Rosayln Pongerator Holley

age 82, a native of Jackson, Ala., and resident of Schriever, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Christian Assembly Church in Schriever; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands

survived by her former husband, Harvey Holley of Deatsville, Ala.; three sons, James Holley of Patterson, Harvey "Hoppy" Holley and wife, Elaine, of Schriever and Roy Daniel Holley of Thibodaux; three daughters, Pam Gunn Rivas of New Orleans, Peggy Holley Morris and husband, Johnny, of Lebanon, Tenn., and Deborah Holley of New Orleans; one brother, Pete Pongerator of Camden, Ala.; one sister, Pauline P. Hines of Monrodeville, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Gunn; her parents, Peter Pongerator and Mattie Beck Pongerator; one son, George F. Gunn; two brothers; and three sisters

member of Christian Assembly Church

Dana Boudreaux Jeblonski

age 34, a native of Houma and resident of Orlando, Fla., died at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2006

memorial mass Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church

survived by her mother, Dana L. Porche of Orlando; her father, Keith Boudreaux of Poplarville, Miss.; her grandparents, Connie and Ray LeCompte Sr., and Lorraine and Jeffery Boudreaux Sr. of Houma; two daughters, Tori and Samantha Jeblonski; her former husband, Joseph Jeblonski; two sisters, Kim Schou and husband, Rich Schou, of Longwood, Fla., and Kristy Stevens of Lafayette; two uncles, Ray LeCompte Jr. and Jeffery Boudreaux Jr.; six aunts, Valarae Bates, Lori LeCompte, Carrie LeCompte, Cindy Boudreaux, Melissa Walker and Charlette Gilder; two nephews, Austin Schou and Drake Stevens; and two nieces, Katlyn and Alana Schou

preceded in death by one sister, Keitha Boudreaux

Arthur Thomas Luke

age 71, a native of Dulac and resident of Ashland, died Saturday, May 6, 2006

visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

survived by his wife, Judith Savoie Luke; one stepdaughter, Retta Henry; one sister, Florence Guidry; and one step-grandchild, Shana Henry

preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Azelie Fanguy Luke; and two brothers, Claude Luke Sr. and Paul A. Luke

Samart Funeral Home

Paul Joseph Pellegrin Sr.

age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:22 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in New Hope Cemetery

survived by his wife, Barbara Lodrigue Pellegrin of Houma; five sons, Paul Pellegrin Jr., Eddie Pellegrin, Barry Pellegrin of Houma, Ricky Pellegrin and Jessie Pellegrin of Lockport; one stepson, William Billiot of Houma; four stepdaughters, Marie Matherne of Mathews, Loretta Theriot of Chauvin, Rachel Martinez and Amanda Billiot of Houma; six brothers, Ralph Pellegrin, William Pellegrin Jr., Lee Pellegrin, Johnny Pellegrin of Houma, Steve Pellegrin of Harvey and Jimmy Pellegrin of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Marjorie Injaian and husband, Doug, Tina Ray, Pearly Kramer and Barbara Bergeron of Houma; and 28 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph Pellegrin Sr. and Thelma Chauvin Pellegrin; and one brother, Terry Pellegrin

carpenter and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Ronald J. Porche

age 63, a native of Theriot and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006

funeral services were held today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife, Mary Billiot Porche; one son, Kirby P. Solet; six daughters, Tina Solet, Karen Arabie, Sharon Solet, Pamela Lindsay, Reanna Dupre and Katrina Porche; three brothers, Liley "Sonny" Porche Jr., Lindsey Porche and wife, Jacqueline, and Roy Porche and wife, Diane; five sisters, Iana McElroy, Fay Bourg and husband, David, March Ella Porche Bellan and husband, Dane, Sherry Fisher and husband, Max, and Wanda Sue Derouen and husband, Charles; 19 grandchildren, Amanda Solet, Brandii Solet, Tami Darcey, Thomas, Nicholas and Anthony Solet, Kristi, Vera and Gabe Deville, Joshua Collins, Corey Lirette, Roseanna and Stephanie Solet, Jana Anderson, Renee and Aaron Lindsay, Chelsea and Jarred Dupre and Dayton Duet; eight great-grandchildren, Hannah Dupre, Justin and Brandon LeBlanc, Kaleigh and Kelsey Sagona, Jimmy Deville, Timothy Collins and Cory Alfred; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Liley and Inez Baudoin Porche; one son, Lovince "Snookie" Solet; one grandchild, Christopher Solet; his grandparents, Albert and Nettie Bergeron Porche and Ernest and Julia Sapia Baudoin; and two sisters, Ruth Samanie and Romona F. Porche

Catholic

Samart Funeral Home

Esther Marie Martin Rodrigue

age 89, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2006

vsitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay

survived by two sons, James Rodrigue and wife, Catherine, and LeRoy Rodrigue and wife, Antoinette, of Houma; one daughter, Shirley Elliott and husband, Wayne, of Montegut; one sister, Nellie Gross of Chackbay; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Bob Joseph Rodrigue; her parents, Robert Martin and Clemilia Trosclair Martin; three brothers, Joseph Martin, Harris Frank Martin and Wilbert Martin; and four sisters, Ada Rodrigue, Elma Diaz, Gertie Chaisson and Lena Mae Blanchard

homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Reynold Joseph ‘Rod’ Rodrigue

age 74, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 5, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; Rosary recited today at the funeral home; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his life partner, Rowena Naquin; two daughters, Jacquelyn Rodrigue Williams and Nicole Rodrigue Naquin; three step-daughters, Melissa Bunn, Sharon Pippen and Steffanie Orgeron; one step-son, Sherill Rivet; one sister, Josephine Rodrigue Lee; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Valcour and Marie Boquet Rodrigue; one son, Richard John Rodrigue; eight brothers, Louis "Rod" Rodrigue, Willis Rodrigue, Wallace Rodrigue, Wesley Rodrigue, Dewey Rodrigue, Camille Rodrigue, Louby Rodrigue, Victor Rodrigue; one sister, Viola Rodrigue Billiot; and two siblings who died as young children

member and one of the founding fathers of the Evergreen Lions Club, active in the construction of Evergreen Cajun Center, a Melvin Jones Fellow and an appointee of the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation; owner of Double R Towing Co., an original co-owner of Rodrigue Plumbing and Heating and a member of the Boatman’s Association; had a bit-part in the movie "Crazy in Alabama," partly filmed in Houma

Chauvin Funeral Home

Annette P. Solet

age 72, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 12:42 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006

visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by three son, Ray Solet, Charles Solet and wife, Nicole, and Randy Solet; one daughter, Nancy Verret; one brother, James Parfait and wife, Clara; five grandchildren, Ronald Verret Jr. and wife, Amy, Tyler Verret, Damien Aimarz, Katie Solet and Trey Naquin; and one great-grandchild, Mariah Verret

preceded in death by her husband, Ivy J. Solet; her parents, Jenny and John Parfait; four brothers, Murphy Parfait, Edison Parfait, Vernice "Nicky" Parfait and Olden Parfait; and one sister, Emilda "Big Momma" Verdin

parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Alton ‘Duggie Fresh’ Williams Jr.

age 53, a native of Montegut and resident of Lockport, died Friday, May 5, 2006

visitation today at Community Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Larose

survived by his wife, Nicol Williams of Lockport; one son, Alton Williams III of Houma; one daughter, Linsay Williams of Lockport; three sisters, Alter Stewart and husband, Raymond, of Montegut, Daisy Wallace and husband, Charlie, of Larose, and Verage Stimely of Larose; and three brothers, Haywood Williams and wife, Rose, of Dallas, Ronny Williams of New Orleans and Donald Williams and wife, Mary, of New Orleans

preceded in death by his parents, Alton Williams Sr. and Ollie J. Williams; one son, Joseph Benjamin Williams; and four brothers, Alvin, Hayes, James and Nathan Williams

cement finisher and was Baptist

May 10, 2006

Mary Winona Miller Achee

age 96, a native of Grand Chenier and resident of Lafayette, died at 9:07 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

private funeral services were held today at Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers Funeral Home, with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette

survived by two daughters, Joretta A. Chance and husband, John E., and Jacklyn Mary Hebert and husband, Gerald, all of Lafayette; one son, Patrick "Buddy" Achee and wife, Anna "Tazie" of Lafayette; one sister, Patricia "Patty" Arceneaux of Lafayette; 15 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Miller and Edna Theriot Miller; her husband, Joseph G. Achee; and one grandson, John Edward Chance II

Harry Ellington

age 79, a native of Eureka Springs, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 6:18 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Saturday at Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka Springs, with burial in Eureka Springs Cemetery

survived by two sons, James and Michael Ellington; one daughter, Gloria Ellington; one brother, Lloyd Ellington; three sisters, Mary Foret, Jerri Snider and Gloria Poletis; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Frances Hughes Ellington; two brothers, Thomas Ellington and Richard Freeman; and one sister, Dorothy David

U.S. World War II Navy veteran

Rosayln Pongerator Holley

age 82, a native of Jackson, Ala., and resident of Schriever, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Christian Assembly Church in Schriever; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands

survived by her former husband, Harvey Holley of Deatsville, Ala.; three sons, James Holley of Patterson, Harvey "Hoppy" Holley and wife, Elaine, of Schriever and Roy Daniel Holley of Thibodaux; three daughters, Pam Gunn Rivas of New Orleans, Peggy Holley Morris and husband, Johnny, of Lebanon, Tenn., and Deborah Holley of New Orleans; one brother, Mitchell Pongerator of Camden, Ala.; one sister, Pauline P. Hines of Beatrice, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Gunn; her parents, Peter Pongerator and Mattie Beck Pongerator; one son, George F. Gunn; one brother, Peter Pongerator; and three sisters, Frankie Bradley, Helen Salter and Mattie Wilda Cope

member of Christian Assembly Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Therese Marie Plaisance

age 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2006

visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Thursday at Open Door Revival Center in Cut Off; services Thursday at the center, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by one son, Dallas J. Gisclair Sr.; one daughter, Genesis G. Ballard; one sister, Rose Robichaux; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Sidney P. and Enola Ougel Plaisance; one son, Norbert R. Gisclair Jr.; one daughter, Tresa Ann Gisclair; and one sister, Betty Dufrene

homemaker and was a Christian

Forest Joseph Rousse Jr.

age 57, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by his wife, Jane Hodge Rousse; his parents, Forest Rousse Sr. and Elmire Cheramie Rousse; two sons, Jimmie Patrick Rousse and Peter Thomas Rousse and wife, Evette; one daughter, Alzina R. Griffin and husband, Scott; and one grandchild

preceded in death by one brother, Danny Paul Rousse Sr.

Agnes Pere Simoneaux

age 78, a native of Houma and resident of Harahan, died of cancer at River Region Hospice, Saturday, May 6, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home in Metairie; mass Friday at the funeral home, with interment in Lake Lawn Mausoleum

survived by two sons, Dale James and Craig James Simoneaux; two daughters-in-law, Pamela Windmann Simoneaux and Jodie Mueller Simoneaux; two grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, James Joseph Simoneaux; and her parents, Charles Joseph Pere and Yvonne Theriot Pere

homemaker and an active member of St. Rita of Casia Church where she sang in the choir for 47 years; founding member of the St. Rita Silver Trotters and was an officer of the St. Rita School Mothers Club; member of the St. Rita Altar Society and the Harahan Council on Aging

Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

May 11, 2006

Bishop Donald Roy ‘Bro Zeke’ Allen Sr.

age 58, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 6, 2006

visitation Friday at The Church of God Family Worship Center in Houma; religious service Friday at the church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson

survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Tarleton Allen; two daughters, Rhonda Allen Solite and husband, Chris, of Gonzales, and Dana Allen Dobson and husband, Damorio, of Hawaii; three sons, Donald "D.J." Allen Jr., and Patrick and Orlander Williams of Houma; one brother, Michael Allen Sr. and wife, Carolyn, of Houma; seven grandchildren; seven godchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many devoted friends and loved ones

preceded in death by his parents, Lillie Mae and Cleveland Douglas; his father, John Allen; two aunts, Catherine Williams and Gladys Butler; and three uncles, George Gray, Roy Gray and Dave Jenkins

pastor of The Church of God Family Worship Center and was one of the seven men of Wisdom and Power the Spirit of Preservation under the leadership of God, Jerusalem Acres, Cleveland, Tenn.; supervisor for SouthWest in security at the Federal Building and a veteran of the U.S. Army

Community Funeral Home

Stanley Cyril ‘Sonny’ Bourgeois Jr.

age 68, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife, Dolores Marcel Bourgeois of Gray; one son, Todd Bourgeois of Houma; one daughter, Susan Bourgeois of Gray; two brothers, Dudley Bourgeois and wife, Marion, and Eddie Bourgeois and wife, Jo Ann of Houma; two sisters, Barbara Colwart of Houma and Gertrude Rhodes of Morgan City; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Cyril Bourgeois Sr. and Necia Scott Bourgeois; and two brothers, Robert and Russell Bourgeois

retired crane operator for Odeco for 14 years and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Alfred Bradley

age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at Audubon Guest House in Thibodaux, Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Moses Baptist Cemetery

survived by one sister, Edna Moses of New Orleans; his caregiver, Helen Southall of Thibodaux; and a host of other relatives and friends

preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters

retired laborer

William and Southall Funeral Home

Wilma Arlene James

age 69, a native of New Auburn, Wis., and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:48 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; services Friday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery in Larose

survived by her husband, Harry Jerome Soley Sr.; three sons, Michael M. Menser and Curtis G. Menser, both of Louisiana, and Douglas E. Menser of Missouri; one daughter, Marilyn M. Kalous of Washington; one brother, Robert R. James of Wisconsin; two sisters, Hazel Sinclair of Minnesota and Donna Mathinson of Wisconsin; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Smith R. James and Nellie Ann James; one daughter, Debra A. Menser; one brother, Chester P. James; and three sisters, Vera Phetteplace, Thelma Peters and Ruth Plummer

homemaker

Rosalie Marguerite Labat LaBruyere

age 83, a native of Daigleville and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one son, Darryl J. LaBruyere and wife, Patty, of Houma; and one grandchild, Matthew J. LaBruyere

preceded in death by her husband, Dominique LaBruyere; her parents, Edgar Labat and Emma Freeman Labat; two brothers, Druby Labat and Harold Labat; and two sisters, Celina L. Hebert and Edith L. LeCompte

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

John Bernard Levy

age 73, a native of Weeks Island and resident of Lockport, died at 6:56 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Parish Center on Metairie Road; memorial mass Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Metairie

survived by three sons, Charles R. Parkerson of Houston, John D. Levy of Los Angeles and C. Van Levy of Houston; two daughters, Lydia Levy Lindberg of Birmingham, Ala., and Ellen Levy of Houston; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Nathan Levy Sr. and Ernie Broussard Levy; and one brother, Nathan Levy Jr.

William Bryan Sealy Jr.

age 68, a native of Chicago and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:46 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home

survived by his wife, Anita Porche Sealy; two sons, William B. Sealy III and Blaise M. Sealy; three daughters, Deborah Speirs, Cheryl Palman and Elisa M. Dunfee; one sister, Marilyn Pence; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, William B. Sealy Sr. and Louise Curtiss Sealy

Shirley Mae Young

age 78, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at Pilgrim Grove Baptist Church in Morgan City, with burial in St. James Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson

survived by two sons, Hilton Lee Young of Gibson and Madison Young Jr. of Morgan City; two daughters, Melba Jones of Morgan City and Judy Ballard of Gray; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Madison Young Sr.; her parents, Aaron and Savanna Green-Benjamin; and one brother, Clarence Thomas

member of Pilgrim Grove Baptist Church and the Terrebonne Council on Aging; Baptist

May 12, 2006

Bishop Donald Roy ‘Bro Zeke’ Allen Sr.

age 58, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 6, 2006

visitation today at The Church of God Family Worship Center in Houma; religious service today at the church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson

survived by his devoted wife, Patricia Tarleton Allen; two daughters, Rhonda Allen Solite and husband, Chris, of Gonzales and Dana Allen Dobson and husband, Damorio, of Hawaii; three sons, Donald "D.J." Allen Jr., and Patrick and Orlander Williams of Houma; one brother, Michael Allen Sr. and wife, Carolyn, of Houma; seven grandchildren; seven godchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many devoted friends and loved ones

preceded in death by his parents, Lillie Mae and Cleveland Douglas; his father, John Allen; two aunts, Catherine Williams and Gladys Butler; and three uncles, George Gray, Roy Gray and Dave Jenkins

pastor of The Church of God Family Worship Center and was one of the seven men of Wisdom and Power the Spirit of Preservation under the leadership of God, Jerusalem Acres, Cleveland, Tenn.; supervisor for SouthWest in security at the Federal Building and a veteran of the U.S. Army

Community Funeral Home

Georgina Sapia Chiasson

age 94, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland

survived by three sons, Warren Chiasson Jr., Gerald "Red" Chiasson and Ronald "Slicker" Chiasson; one brother, Pierre Sapia Jr.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Warren "Guy" Chiasson Sr.; her parents, Pierre Sapia Sr. and Ernestine Baudoin Sapia; three brothers, Carroll, George and Alcide Sapia; and one grandson

parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Janet Annette Darcey

age 61, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 3:18 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006

visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by her husband, Jerry Xavier Darcey; one son, Jerry Wayne Darcey and wife, Regina; one daughter, Cynthia Davis and husband, Danny; one sister-in-law, Cheryl Falcon and husband, Kirby; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Gassey and Lavenia Guin Ware

parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Raymond Harold Sr.

age 66, a native of Schriever and resident of Johnson Ridge, died Monday, May 9, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Magnolia United Methodist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery

survived by his estranged wife, Maggie Rebey Harold, of Baton Rouge; ten children, Kenneth and Stephanie Williams, Racheal Wright and Tabitha Nolan of Thibodaux, Veronica Harold, Cheryl and Malcolm Harold and Stephanie Harold of Baton Rouge, Chasity Bently of Raceland and Tracy Johnson of New Orleans; four sisters, Jessie Mae Williams of Thibodaux, Emma Mae Every of Johnson Ridge, Ruby Johnson of New Orleans and Ora Lee Wolf of Houma; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Hestelle Harold; three sons, Raymond Jr., Roger and Stephen Harold; one sister, Hestelle "Sue" Neville; and five brothers, Richard, Joseph, Henry, James and John Harold Jr.

member of Magnolia United Methodist Church

Grace Bryant Harris

age 33, a native of Plattenville and resident of Labadieville, died at Assumption Community Hospital, Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Canaan Baptist Cemetery in Plattenville

survived by her husband, Roland Harris of Labadieville; one daughter, Sherrye Chevis and husband, Ronnie, of Labadieville; her mother, Emelda Mills of Plattenville; two sisters, Mary Nell James of Dorseyville and Hazel Mills of Plattenville; six brothers, Hayward Mills Jr. and wife, Mary Ann, of Thibodaux, Roynell Mills Sr. of Thibodaux, Stanley Mills and wife, Betina, of New Iberia, Reuben Mills and wife, Beverly, of Rapid City, S.D., Carlin Mills Sr. and wife, Joyce, and Darwin Mills of Plattenville; one grandchild; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her father, Hayward Mills Sr.; and one brother, Nathaniel Mills

member of Canaan Baptist Church and served as assistant director of the Vacation Bible School; member of the Senior Choir, Deaconess Board and Youth Dept. Sponsor; member of the National Association of University Women Bi-Parish Bayou Branch, the Assumption Parish Retired Teachers Association and the Sensational Investors

retired schoolteacher of Assumption Parish for 33 years

Rosalie Marguerite Labat LaBruyere

age 83, a native of Daigleville and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one son, Darryl J. LaBruyere and wife, Patty, of Houma; and one grandchild, Matthew J. LaBruyere

preceded in death by her husband, Dominique LaBruyere; her parents, Edgar Labat and Emma Freeman Labat; one daughter, Karen LaBruyere; two brothers, Druby Labat and Harold Labat; and two sisters, Celina L. Hebert and Edith L. LeCompte

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Mae Larousse

age 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006

no services scheduled at this time as her body was donated to LSU Medical Center

survived by two nieces, Linda Simoneaux and Deborah Dominique; one brother, Wilbur Larousse; and one sister, Elise Larousse

preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Beulah Larousse; one nephew, Randolph Larousse; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Larousse

Falgout Funeral Home

Mack A. Rensberger

age 84, a native and resident of Paradis, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Bedico Community Cemetery

survived by his wife, Janella Meyer Rensberger; one stepson, J. Adam Gaye III; two daughters, Gloria Jane Rensberger and Susan Rensberger; and one stepdaughter, Sommer Gaye

preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Peyregne Rensberger; his parents, Jason and Bertha Chilson Rensberger; one brother, Jack Rensberger; two half-brothers, Orville Waterman and Howard Waterman; and one sister, Jean Rensberger Dutelle Gillespie

member of Shell Chemical Retiree’s Division and served many years on the St. Charles Association for Retarded Citizens Board

veteran of World War II and the Korean War, where he served as a first lieutenant

May 13, 2006

Leonise Bergeron LeBlanc

died at 10:18 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2006

visitation Monday at Westside/ Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; mass Monday at Immaculata Conception Catholic Church in Marrero, with burial in Westlawn Cemetery

survived by two sisters, Claudia Champagne and Josephine Arceneaux

preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Joseph LeBlanc; her parents, Adam Bergeron and Lize Griffin Bergeron; and eight siblings, Enite Monier, Alex Bergeron, Leona Hymel, Clothile Arceneaux, Felix Bergeron, Lucien Bergeron, Lucille Zeringue and Percy Bergeron

Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Nicholas Paul Pitre

age 26, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, May 11, 2006

visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; memorial service today at the funeral home

survived by his wife, Leslie Smith Pitre; his parents, David P. and Robin Knous Pitre; and his 11-month-old son, Ayden Paul Pitre

forklift operator for C-Port at Port Fourchon; member of Church of Christ

Samart Funeral Home

May 14, 2006

Joseph ‘Joe Freddie’ Collins Sr.

age 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died on Monday, May 8, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home in Houma; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial at Livas in Johnson Ridge

survived by his companion, Velma Banks; one son, Joseph Collins Jr. of Baltimore, Md.; one daughter, Farrah Banks of New Orleans; five sisters, Jackie, Judy, Sharon, Janice and Joyce; nine brothers, Clarence, JR, Raymond, Donald, Kenneth, Ronnie, Gregory, Cory and Anthony; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Cora Jackson Robinson

Baptist, served in the U.S. Navy and was a truck driver

Errol John Comardelle

age 58, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 4:17 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2006

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the Life Fellowship Community Church in Bayou Gauche; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche

survived by his wife, Shirley Dufrene Comardelle; her mother, Virginia Matherne Comardelle; two sons, Kenton James Comardelle and Anthony David Comardelle; one daughter, Jerralyn Marie Manuel; one brother, Tommy Comardelle; one sister, Sheron Early; and eight grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Exo Comardelle and one brother, Kent Comardelle

Lisa Menge Gautreaux

age 45, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; services Monday at the hall, with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Montegut

survived by her husband, Michael Gautreaux; her parents, Lionel and Uralee Defelice Menge; one daughter, Joni Lee Ashley and husband, Ben; two stepdaughters, Angelca and Brittnee Gautreaux; two brothers, Tony and Vincent Menge; two sisters, Emelda Williams and Thea Smith; and two grandchildren

court liaison and sergeant with Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office; member of Tri Community Fellowship Church

Joan Grosso Hebert

age 70, a native of Wellsville, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 10:58 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Church in Houma; mass Monday at the church, with interment at St. Francis Mausoleum No. 2

survived by five daughters, Kathleen Marie Hebert, Peggy Johnson, Ginger Hebert Babin, Angela Theresa Hebert and Melissa Sorensen; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy Pound Grosso and her husband, Henry Pierre Hebert Jr.

parishioner of Maria Immacolata Church

Theodore James ‘T. J.’ Kreamer

age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:16 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006

graveside services were held Thursday in the Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his wife, Shirley Henry Kreamer; one son, Kevin Kreamer of Gulfport, Miss.; one daughter, Sharlene K. Marcel of Houma; four grandchildren, Heather Sorto, Amber Walker, Matthew Marcel and Natalie Kreamer; and three great-grandchildren, Hannah Sorto, Haleigh Sorto and Emma Lee Sorto

preceded in death by his parents, Whitney Kreamer Sr. and Louvenia Hebert Kreamer; and two brothers, Nelson Kreamer and Whitney Kreamer Jr.

retired welder instructor for Lincoln County Vo-tech School in Brookhaven, Miss., for 20 years; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

James Adam ‘Jimmy’ Porche

age 57, native and resident of Houma, died at 5:57 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Monday at funeral home chapel, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery

survived by his wife, Peggy Rhodes Porche of Houma; his parents, Wilbert Porche Sr. and Gloria Hebert Porche of Thibodaux; one daughter, Dana Autin and husband, Donel, of Cordova, Tenn.; three brothers, David Porche and wife, Michele, of Houston, Mark Porche and wife, Becky, of Thibodaux and Wilbert Porche Jr. and wife, Sally, of Houston; three sisters, Donna Porche and husband, Tony, of Mandeville, Charlene Porche of Baker and Lynn Pittman and husband, John, of Greenwood, Ark.; one brother-in-law, Greg Levron of Tennessee and two grandchildren, Aaron and Aidan Autin

preceded in death by one sister, Susan Levron

superintendent with McDermott

Chauvin Funeral Home

Leonise Bergeron LeBlanc

died at 10:18 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2006

visitation Monday at Westside/ Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero; mass Monday at Immaculata Conception Catholic Church in Marrero, with burial in Westlawn Cemetery

survived by two sisters, Claudia Champagne and Josephine Arceneaux

preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Joseph LeBlanc; her parents, Adam Bergeron and Lize Griffin Bergeron; and eight siblings, Enite Monier, Alex Bergeron, Leona Hymel, Clothile Arceneaux, Felix Bergeron, Lucien Bergeron, Lucille Zeringue and Percy Bergeron

Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

May 15, 2006

Theresa Martin Dupre

age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Wilson A. Dupre Jr. and wife, Sherry, of Gibson, and Taylor Paul Dupre and wife, Regina, of LaPlace; three daughters, Janet Dupre and husband, Mark, of Houma, Linda D. Folse and husband, Glenn, of Thibodaux, and Joyline Dupre and husband, Bobby, of Houma; two sisters, Irene Samanie of Isle de Jean Charles and Elizabeth Loviere of Houma; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Wilson A. Dupre Sr.; her father, Linzy Martin; her mother, Viola Cecile Authement Martin Gamberella; her stepfather, Eugene Gamberella; four brothers, Irvin, Allen, Iray and Linzy Martin; one sister, Mildred McElroy; one stepbrother, Eddie Dupre; and two stepsisters, Oriana White and Orena Lirette

retired community adviser with Terrebonne Council on Aging with more than 13 years service; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Dorothy Marie Ledet Folse

age 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in St. Charles Community

survived by her husband, Albert M. Folse; four sons, Albert J. Folse Sr., Reed A. Folse, Charles T. Folse and James P. Folse; one daughter, Mary Folse Fuselier; three sisters, Doris L. Guidry, Clarice L. Lepine and Jeanette L. Dufrene; 22 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cornelia Toups Ledet; one brother, Alman Ledet Sr.; and one grandchild

parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Mae Ellender Hebert

age 78, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her loving husband, Melvin J. Hebert of Bourg; one son, Andrus Hebert and wife, Donna, of Bourg; two daughters, Jackie LeBouef and husband, Dwayne, of Bourg, and Judy Pitre of Lafayette; one brother, Willie "J.W." Ellender and wife, Velma, of Houma; five grandchildren, Jason Pitre and wife, Laura, James Pitre and wife, Crystal, Joylyn Pitre, Julie Dugas and Joshua Lottinger and wife, Candace; and six great-grandchildren, Alyssia Pitre, Ethon Pitre, Abbie Pitre, Matthew Pitre, Zachary Naquin and Brad Fairish

preceded in death by her parent, Warner P. Ellender and Cecile M. Pitre Ellender; two brothers, Kervin Ellender and Ray Ellender; and one sister, Julia Esteve

owner of Mae’s Snowball Stand on La. 55 and a member of the Ladies Altar Society of St. Ann Church; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

May 16, 2006

Lucille Capo Braud

age 71, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by three sons, Richard, John and Michael Braud; three daughters, June B. Wilson and husband, Robert Wilson, Mary Braud and Cynthia B. DeHart and husband, Bobby; four grandchildren, Laura, Robert, Emily and Stephanie Wilson; one niece, Brenda Capo; two nephews, Roy and Phil Salvagio; three great-nieces, Sherri, Tara and Annie Salvagio; and one great-nephew, Roy Salvagio

preceded in death by her husband, O.J. Braud; her parents, Leon and Anna Capo; four brothers, Leon Capo Jr., Roy Capo, Paul Capo and Anthony Capo; and one sister, Veda Capo Salvagio

former teacher of the New Orleans Diocese and a retired teacher of the Lafourche Parish School Board

Landry’s Funeral Home

Nolian Marie Pellegrin Bourg

age 88, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2006

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 four sons, Eugene Joseph Bourg, Allen James Bourg, Alvin John Bourg and Stephen Paul Bourg of Houma; six daughters, Eileen Bourg Duke of Houma, Alice Bourg Bowser of Lacombe, Catherine Bourg Bergeron, Brenda Bourg Fuchs, Mary Bourg Zeringue of Houma and Elizabeth Bourg Fox of El Dorado, Ark.; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Henry Joseph Bourg; her parents, Michel Pellegrin and Margerite Desroches Pellegrin; one great-granddaughter, Daphne Bourg; one brother, Nolton Pellegrin; and three sisters, Bernice Vegas, Marie Eschete and Olivia Constrantiche

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Richard Long ‘Dickie’ Fletcher

age 53, died Friday, May 12, 2006

funeral services were held today at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Coushatta, with burial in Springville Cemetery

survived by three brothers, Thomas J. Fletcher IV, James L. Fletcher Sr. and Walter D. Fletcher Sr.; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. Fletcher III and Janice Long Fletcher; and his grandparents, Thomas J. Fletcher II, Blanche England Stackhouse Fletcher, Zuma Long Sr. and Ruby Roe Long

Dorothy Marie Ledet Folse

age 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2006

funeral services were held today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in St. Charles Community

survived by her husband, Albert M. Folse; four sons, Albert J. Folse Sr., Reed A. Folse, Charles T. Folse and James P. Folse; one daughter, Mary Folse Fuselier; three sisters, Doris L. Guidry, Clarice L. Lepine and Jeanette L. Dufrene; 22 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cornelia Toups Ledet; one brother, Alman Ledet Sr.; and one great-grandchild

parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Marie Mae Larousse

age 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006

no services scheduled as her body was donated to LSU Medical Center

survived by one brother, Wilbur Larousse; one sister, Elise Larousse; and two nieces, Linda Simoneaux and Deborah Dominique

preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Beulah Larousse; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Larousse; and one nephew, Randolph Larousse

Falgout Funeral Home

Dolores Smith Leger

age 75, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 9 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, David Leger and wife, LaWanda, and Jimmy Leger; two daughters, Denise McGaw and husband, Harry, and Vicki Picou and husband, Norman; two brothers, Dewitt and Al Smith; one sister, Janice O’quin; 12 grandchildren, Melissa Leger, Eric Leger, Amy Leger, Sara Leger, Richie McGaw, Clinton McGaw, Meghan McGaw, Michael McGaw, Patrick McGaw, Emily Varnado, Jordy Turner and Peter Turner; and three great-grandchildren, Clinton Leger, Halle Varnado and Michaela Luft

preceded in death by her husband, Clinton J. Leger Jr.; her parents, August and Neita Smith; and one sister, Faith McDaniel

graduate of Our Lady of the Lake Nursing School in Baton Rouge and worked at Thibodaux General Hospital as an operating-room nurse for 30 years; upon retirement she became a devoted grandmother

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Louis A. Matherne

age 69, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 10:05 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two brothers, Freddie Matherne and Arthur Matherne Jr.; and three sisters, Lula Riviere, Juanita Gallaway and Tillie Clark

preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Matherne Sr. and Elnora Matherne; and one sister, Henrietta Matherne

Hillary Anthony Portier Sr.

age 77, a native of Bourg and resident of Albany, died Sunday, May 14, 2006

visitation Wednesday at Geisler Funeral Home of Albany and to funeral time Thursday at St. Margaret Catholic Church in Albany; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Georgia Johnson Portier; three sons, Charles R. Portier of Baton Rouge, Guy A. Portier of Albany and Hillary "HAP" A. Portier Jr. of Albany; two daughters, Catherine P. Konieczka of Springfield and Amanda P. LeBouef of Albany; his mother-in-law, Thelma Pritchard Rogers of Albany; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by one son, Michael J. Portier Sr.; one brother, Adrian Portier; and two sisters, Zillah Paolini and Thelma Hymel

member of the American Legion Post No. 258, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a retired diesel mechanic in the oilfield industry; parishioner of St. Margaret Catholic Church

Capt. Evon Adair Raby

age 64, a native of Berwick and resident of Bayou L’ourse, died Saturday, May 13, 2006

visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by five sons, Charles Raby and wife, Hope, of Scott, Robert Raby and wife, Tammy, of Scott, Donovan Raby and wife, Julia, of Breaux Bridge, Christopher Raby of Carencro and his children’s mother, Dorothy Raby Guidry and longtime friend, and Wesley Raby of Brazil, South America; two daughters, Laura Fryou and husband, Andrew, of Berwick, and Annette Huval and husband, Darrel, of Breaux Bridge; four brothers, Earl Raby and wife, Shirley, of Houston, Charles Evans and wife, Jessie, of Berwick, Mike Evans Sr. and wife, Donna, and Frank Evans Sr. of Chacahoula; one sister-in-law, Barbara Evans of Gibson; 18 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Norman Raby and Evon Evans; his stepfather, Kimball Evans; one brother, Leonard Wayne Evans; one great-granddaughter, Trinity Lynn Edwards; and one nephew, Charles Evans Jr.

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Martha Gray Slay

age 72, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, May 13, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Joseph Slay of Raceland; two daughters, Sharon Murray and Gail Turner of Raceland; two sisters, Mary Gray of LaPlace and Ida Lawrence of Raceland; one brother, Edward Gray of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Mack Slay; her parents, Richard and Carrie Reed Gray; three sisters, Victoria Kelly, Rosie Reed and Albertha Chisley; and one brother, William Randle

member of Morning Star Baptist Church and was a member of the Deaconess Board; former Eastern Star member

Leona Mary Wrest Williams

age 91, a native of East St. Louis, Mo., and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Sunday, May 14, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her husband, Dolph Sanford Williams of Houma; one sister, Veronica Anton of Weslaco, Texas; one grandchild, Christine Wallace and companion, Johnny Guidry, of Houma; three nieces, Patti Wrest Cable of Las Vegas, Roni Hamilton and Connie Anton of Dallas; and numerous grand nephews

preceded in death by her parents, George Wrest and Theresia Kenkel Wrest; one daughter, Joan Theresa Williams Wallace; one son-in-law, Fletcher Wallace; one brother, Harry Wrest; and one sister, Hazel Breitweizer

homemaker

Chauvin Funeral Home

May 17, 2006

Keith Peter ‘Boo-Boo’ Autin Jr.

age 23, a native and resident of Houma, died in an automobile accident at 3:59 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his father, Keith P. Autin Sr. of Houma; his mother, Virginia Bergeron Autin and companion, Chris Bergeron, of Theriot; two brothers, Cory Autin and Nick Autin of Houma; one sister, Samantha Autin of Houma; his grandmother, Dorothy Autin of Houma; and his grandfather, Robert Bergeron Sr. of Houma

preceded in death by his grandparents, Virginia Bergeron and Loney Autin

mechanic with Houma Armature

Ida Smith Danos

age 84, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by two daughters, Marilyn D. Landry and Molly D. Arceneaux; one brother, Nevada Smith; one sister, Ezar S. Lafont; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Athos Danos; her parents, Washington Smith and Lucie Kiffe Smith; four brothers, Andrew, Preslich, Louis and Avery Smith; and five sisters, Celia S. Terrebonne, Anacia Smith, Rosita Smith, Armena Zwiefel and Zita Smith

member of the Lafourche Parish Home Makers Club and a choir member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Adele Madelienne Freeman Duplantis

age 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1

survived by four sons, Malcolm Duplantis and wife, Wanda, of Thibodaux, Clayton Duplantis Sr. and wife, Sylvia, of Houma, Wilbert Duplantis Jr. and wife, Pat, and Marshall Duplantis and wife, Pam, of Raceland; two daughters, Norma Breaux and husband, Bert, and Mona Wiemann and husband, Kevin, of Houma; one daughter-in-law, Margie Kenney Duplantis of Houma; 27 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Paul Duplantis Sr.; her parents, Joseph Marshall Freeman and Alfreda Chaisson Freeman; one son, Carl Duplantis Sr.; one granddaughter, Natalie D. Belicek; one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Cortez; one daughter-in-law, Jackie Duplantis; five brothers, Lawson, Clinton, Abbie, Richard and Dewey Freeman; and four sisters, Bernice Dupre, Margarite Dufrene, Nola Gautreaux and Hattie Freeman

homemaker and one of the founding members and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Logan J. Guidry

age 83, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 1 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006

funeral services were held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by his wife, Jane Hebert Guidry; five daughters, Carolyn Bruce, Brenda Dantin, Dawn Montz, Elizabeth Hoffman and Rebecca Tumminello; one sister, Joyce Danos; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Antoinette Federine Guidry; one son, Donald T. Guidry; one daughter, Gail G. Dubois; and one brother, Gilbert Guidry

U.S. World War II Army veteran serving overseas as a master sergeant; member of the VFW and was a retired employee of Texaco with 38 years of service; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Hilton ‘Shorty’ Parfait

age 67, a native and resident of Dulac, died Sunday, May 14, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Prevost Cemetery

survived by three sons, Elton, Elgin and Camille Joshua Parfait; three daughters, Elda Carrere, Ellen Trosclair and Esther Romero; one sister, Gertie Scott; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Mary Billiot Parfait; his parents, Dennis and Rosalie Verdin Parfait; two brothers, Dennis Houston Parfait and Preston Parfait; and one grandchild, Lucas Verdin

Henry J. Rodrigue Jr. aka
Brother Gaspar Rodrigue, S.C.

age 87, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church; burial Friday at the Brothers Cemetery in Bay St. Louis, Miss.

survived by three siblings, Clara R. Milano, Marion R. Melancon and Ernest Rodrigue Sr.

preceded in death by his parents, Valerie LeBlanc and Henry J. Rodrigue Sr.; and one sister, Louise Rodrigue

entered the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in 1937 and taught in many schools for more than 57 years including Lafourche Parish Catholic Schools

Wesley John Songy I

age 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness; memorial service Friday at the hall

survived by his wife, Marilyn Wagner Songy of Houma; his mother, Anna Mae Samaha Songy of Houma; one son, Wesley John Songy II and wife, Sarah, of Reno, Nev.; four daughters, Sherry Sue Songy Smith and husband, Stephen, of Atlanta, Deanna Lynn Songy Guerra and husband, Richard, of Houma, Kathy Ann Songy and fiance, Daniel Ruegg of Baton Rouge, and Ginger Lee Songy Davis and husband, Heath, of Houma; two brothers, Kim Songy and Ellis Songy of Ennis, Texas; two sisters, Sheryl Chaisson and Jessie McCallister of Houma; and six grandchildren, Stephen John Smith and wife, Jodi, Scott Jared Smith, Alaina Paige Smith of Atlanta, Katie Irene Guerra of Houma, Shane Paul Ruegg of Baton Rouge and Sadie Isabella Songy of Reno

preceded in death by his father, Harold Songy

self-employed autographics and carpenter; member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness

Chauvin Funeral Home

May 18, 2006

Melvin A. Cheramie

age 50, a resident of Galliano, died at 5:01 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; memorial service Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

preceded in death by his parents, Walter Cheramie Jr. and Carrie Rogers Cheramie

Beverly Thompson Clay

age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 14, 2006

private services held in Providence Memorial Park

survived by her mother, Anna Mae Thompson; her siblings, Dr. Oliver B. Thompson Jr., Carl Thompson and wife, Carleen, and Cheryl and Dianze Thompson, all of Houston, and Greg Thompson and wife, Deborah, of Atlanta; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Clay; her father, Oliver B. Thompson Sr.; and her siblings, James and Faye Thompson

graduated from McDonough 35 Senior High School and Southern University in Baton Rouge; furthered her studies at Loyola University in which she earned her master’s degree in education; retired from the Orleans Parish School Board after teaching 30 years

member of Tulane Memorial Baptist Church for many years before retiring to Houma and joining New Salem Missionary Baptist Church; member of the Order of the Eastern Star J.J. Clement Chapter, Eta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and numerous National Reading Associations; an advocate for children’s rights, and whatever task she pursued it was done with vigor and passion

Chauvin Funeral Home

Julia Ford Clement

age 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by her mother, Ollie Adams Ford; one brother, Herbert Ford Jr. and wife, Betty; one niece, Sherry LeBoeuf and husband, Kevin; one nephew, Steven Ford and wife, Salina; and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her husband, Walter Clement Jr.; and her father, Herbert Ford Sr.

Catholic

Samart Funeral Home

Paul Roland ‘T-Boy’ David

age 68, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; service Saturday at the funeral home chapel

survived by his wife, Penny Kelly David of Houma; one son, Greg David of Georgia; two sisters, Audrey Seymour and husband, Tom, of Marrero and Nedaral Desormeaux and husband, David, of New Iberia; one brother, J. Wayne David of Lafayette; one stepson, Neil Kelly of Folsom; two daughters-in-law, Donna Kelly Bienvenu and husband, Craig, of Houma, and Jennifer Kelly of West Monroe; 10 grandchildren, Jessica Kelly Matherne and husband, Travis, Shane Kelly, Megan Kelly, Caitlin Bienvenu, Ty Bienvenu, Amy Levron White and husband, Mathew, Erica Kelly, Neil Kelly Jr., Zachary Kelly and Alex Kelly; and two great-grandchildren, Grace Kelly Amato and Emily White

preceded in death by his parents, Roual and Clara Viator David; his grandparents, Ovey Viator and Elmina Blanchard Viator; one sister, Sybil David Folkner; and two stepsons, Mark Kelly and Timmy Kelly

22-year veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam on two tours of duty; owner of Penny’s Truck Line leased to Venture Transportation

Chauvin Funeral Home

Maria Marie Daisy DeHart

age 84, a native of Berwick and resident of Theriot, died at 12:03 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery

survived by one son, Cary J. DeHart of Theriot; three daughters, Ellen DeHart Rink and husband, Wayne, of Morgan City, Nancy DeHart Punch and husband, Jeffrey Sr., of Theriot and Merrill DeHart Liner and husband, Clinton Sr., of Houma; two brothers, Hillary Daisy and Walton Daisy of Theriot; one sister, Florence Daisy Henry of Theriot; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Herbert DeHart; her parents, Walter J. Daisy and Delia DeHart Daisy; two sons, Burton DeHart and Matthew DeHart; three daughters, Deanna DeHart Liner, Donna DeHart and Delia DeHart; two brothers, James and Matthew Daisy; and one sister, Velma Daisy

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Donald Anthony ‘Big D’ Rogers

age 36, a native of Houma and resident of McComb, Miss., died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his mother, Virgie B. Rogers of Houma; four brothers, Albert Rogers Jr. of Tylertown, Jimmy Rogers of Houma, Eugene Rogers of Gray and Johnny Rogers of Houma; two sisters, Malvina Breaux of Dulac and Lottie Bell of Gray; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his father, Albert J. Rogers Sr.

parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Rose Marie Romero

age 42, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, died Friday, May 12, 2006

funeral services were held today at Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles, with burial in Farquhar Cemetery

survived by her fiancé, Gordon Himel of Houma; her parents, John and Bertha Logray of Moss Bluff; one son, Harold Bumgarden Jr. and fiancée, Roxanne Lognion, of Sulphur; two daughters, Stacy Bumgarden and fiancé, Mark Leger, of Moss Bluff and Amanda Bumgarden of Sulphur; two brothers, Lester Logray and wife, Andrea, of Sulphur, and John Logray Jr., of Moss Bluff; two sisters, Brenda Hitt and husband, Joey, of Moss Bluff and Bertha Landry and husband, Thravis, of Lake Charles; her grandmother, Rose Jones of Lake Arthur; and two grandchildren

Wesley John Songy I

age 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses; memorial service Friday at the hall

survived by his wife, Marilyn Wagner Songy of Houma; his mother, Anna Mae Samaha Songy of Houma; one son, Wesley John Songy II and wife, Sarah, of Reno, Nev.; four daughters, Sherry Sue Songy Smith and husband, Stephen, of Atlanta, Deanna Lynn Songy Guerra and husband, Richard, of Houma, Kathy Ann Songy and fiance, Daniel Ruegg of Baton Rouge, and Ginger Lee Songy Davis and husband, Heath, of Houma; two brothers, Kim Songy and Ellis Songy of Ennis, Texas; two sisters, Sheryl Chaisson and Jessie McCallister of Houma; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Harold Songy

self-employed autographics and carpenter

Henry Joseph Thibodaux Jr.

age 79, formerly of Houma and a resident of Houston, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006

funeral services were held today in the chapel of Klein Funeral Home in Klein, Texas, with burial in Forest Park East Cemetery in Shreveport

survived by one sister, Mary Claire Walden of Houma; one niece, Grayson Walden of Denver, and her children, Sarah and William

preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen Chumley Thibodaux; and his parents, Stella and Henry Thibodaux

graduate of Louisiana Tech and served in the U.S. Army in World War II during the occupation of Japan; career was with Texas Eastern Transmission in the engineering and operations department

Klein Funeral Home

Arthur V. Verrett Sr.

age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 14, 2006

visitation Friday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in New Zion Cemetery

survived by his wife, Roberta G. Verrett; two sons, Bishop Arthur Verrett Jr. and wife, Gracie, and Arnold J. Verrett Sr. and wife, Rezonia, of Thibodaux; one brother, Benjamin Rollins Jr.; one sister, Patsy Rollins Taylor and husband, Raymond; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Arthur Verrett Sr.; two brothers, Harold and Donald Verrett; and one sister, Leontine Robinson

received a life membership award from the Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14 F & A.M. in recognition of 50 years of service

May 19, 2006

Courtney Dontrell Alvis

age 27, of Dularge, died at Chabert Medical Center in Houma at 11:05 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2006

visitation today at Community Funeral Home in Houma; funeral services Saturday at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Houma, with burial in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery

survived by his parents, Peter and Shelia Alvis of Dularge; two brothers, Joshua and Peter Alvis Jr. of Dularge; his grandmother, Frances Westley of Dularge; and a host of family and friends

preceded in death by his grandfathers, Irvin Alvis and Charles Westley Sr.; and his grandmother, Evanna Alvis

graduated from Terrebonne High School in 1987 and went on to Jackson State University where he majored in Urban Planning and was a trumpeter in the dynamic Jackson State Marching Band; upon accepting an internship with the City of Nashville, Tenn., he transferred to work for the city of Nashville while attending Tennessee State on a scholarship from the city of Nashville

returned to live in Houma in 2004 and re-joined his home church, Jesus Name Apostolic Faith Church, and worked in the youth ministry motivating young people to finish high school and go to college; with his excellent computer skills he provided free training to all on the use of computers

volunteered many hours to his community; contributed to the operation of the ONE/CHANE Summer Camp in Terrebonne Parish that for five years served 800 children in recreation experiences during the summer and assisted with the launching of the summer feeding program that served 1,100 meals per day

Community Funeral Home

June Roundtree Boudreaux

age 85, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by two sons, Irvin Boudreaux Jr. and Autry Boudreaux; two daughters, Peggy Lassere and Ramona Gautreaux; two brothers, Alton Roundtree and Hale Roundtree; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Joseph Roundtree and Cecile Boudreaux Roundtree; and one sister, Dorothy Templet

Janet Annette Darcey

age 61, a native of Birmingham, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 3:18 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006

funeral services were held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by her husband, Jerry Xavier Darcey; one son, Jerry Wayne Darcey and wife, Regina; one daughter, Cynthia Davis and husband, Danny; one sister-in-law, Cheryl Falcon and husband, Kirby; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Gassey and Lavenia Guin Ware

parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Paul Roland ‘T-Boy’ David

age 68, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home chapel

survived by his wife, Penny Kelly David of Houma; one son, Greg David of Georgia; two sisters, Audrey Seymour and husband, Tom, of Marrero and Nedaral Desormeaux and husband, David, of New Iberia; one brother, J. Wayne David of Lafayette; one stepson, Neil Kelly of Folsom; two daughters-in-law, Donna Kelly Bienvenu and husband, Craig, of Houma, and Jennifer Kelly of West Monroe; 10 grandchildren, Jessica Kelly Matherne and husband, Travis, Shane Kelly, Megan Kelly, Caitlin Bienvenu, Ty Bienvenu, Amy Levron White and husband, Mathew, Erica Kelly, Neil Kelly Jr., Zachary Kelly and Alex Kelly; and two great-grandchildren, Grace Kelly Amato and Emily White

preceded in death by his parents, Roual and Clara Viator David; his grandparents, Ovey Viator and Elmina Blanchard Viator; one sister, Sybil David Folkner; and two stepsons, Mark Kelly and Timmy Kelly

22-year veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam on two tours of duty; owner of Penny’s Truck Line leased to Venture Transportation

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Mary Lynn Bourgeois Gambarella

age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:48 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Hwy 311 in Houma; memorial service Saturday at the hall

survived by her husband, Adam J. Gambarella; one son, Tracey A. Gambarella and wife, Pam; two daughters, Jodie Lynne Wunstell and husband, Don, and Erica Lynne Waguespack and husband, Randy; one stepdaughter, Cindy Rosa; three brothers, Dale Bourgeois and wife, Gayle, Aaron Bourgeois and wife, Dorothy, and Lloyd Bourgeois and wife, Darla; three sisters, Carmen Naquin and husband, James, Janet Theriot and husband, Dusty, and Sandra B. Bergeron and husband, Norman; three brothers-in-law, Vince Gambarella and wife, Betty, Roy Gambarella and wife, Ella, and Michael Gambarella and wife, Carolyn; four grandchildren, Layla O’Brien, Laycie Dickens and Meredith and Kyle Cadow; five step-grandchildren, Edward, Michael and Robert Waguespack and Barrett and Spencer Gentz; and four great-grandchildren, Karleigh Gordon, Xavier Dickens, and Taylor and Bailey O’Brien

preceded in death by her parents, Roy V. and Gladys B. Bourgeois; her in-laws, Lovencie and Lelia C. Gambarella; and one brother, Wayne Bourgeois

retired from Kmart and was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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Inez ‘Baby’ Robichaux Gros

age 92, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:56 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three daughters, Joycelyn G. Talbot, Grace G. Gassen and Lois G. Ledet; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Cyrus W. Gros; her parents, Ernest Robichaux Sr. and Aline Gauthreaux Robichaux; three brothers, Ernest Robichaux Jr., Percy and Allen Robichaux; and four sisters, Ena Barrois, Beulah LeBlanc, Lena Navarre and Neila Bellanca

Timothy L. Lodrigue

age 30, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2006

funeral services were held today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue

survived by his parents, John Pierre and Patricia Danos Lodrigue; and one sister, Gloriacina Lodrigue

preceded in death by his grandparents, Antoine Lodrigue, Florestine Lodrigue, Antoine J. Danos and Mary Cecile Danos Bernard

Karl Joseph Moore Jr.

age 29, a native and resident of Houma, died in a boating accident at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife, Theresa Gardner Moore; his father and stepmother, Karl J. Moore Sr. and Angela Moore; his mother and stepfather, Cheryl Bergeron Lirette and Ray A. Lirette; one son, Kaleb Moore; two daughters, Kallie R. Moore and Alexa Moore; one stepdaughter, Jasmine Peneil; one brother, Craig A. Moore and wife, Doris, of Shannondoah, Va.; one sister, Lynette M. Hebert and husband, Mark, of Houma; one stepbrother, Barry "Tony" Falgout Jr.; two stepsisters, Kristen Falgout and Vicki Kennedy; his grandmother, Ouida H. Bergeron; his step-grandmother, Ozea Lirette; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his grandmother, Hilda Mae Giroir Moore; his grandfathers, Houston "Shine" Moore and Leroy J. Bergeron; and his step-grandfather, Paul Lirette

fisherman

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Jalaya Morgan

infant, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006

services Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church

survived by her parents, Genkius Johnson and Tory Morgan; one sister, Jada Johnson; and one brother, Jaden Johnson

Lloyd Charles Sposito

age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006

visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by his wife, Ethel Sposito; three sons, Lloyd Sposito Jr., Luke Sposito and Paul Sposito; one daughter, Terryll Sposito; four sisters, Estelle Bergeron, Theresa Gaubert, Marguerite Traigle and Marie Maloney; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Benedict Sposito and Lucille Naquin Sposito; and one sister, Anne Albert

Arthur V. Verrett Sr.

age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 14, 2006

visitation today at Greater New Salem Baptist Church; religious service today at the church; dismissal service Saturday at the church, with burial in New Zion Cemetery

survived by his wife, Roberta G. Verrett; two sons, Bishop Arthur Verrett Jr. and wife, Gracie, and Arnold J. Verrett Sr. and wife, Rezonia, of Thibodaux; one brother, Benjamin Rollins Jr.; one sister, Patsy Rollins Taylor and husband, Raymond; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Arthur Verrett Sr.; two brothers, Harold and Donald Verrett; and one sister, Leontine Robinson

received a life membership award from the Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14 F & A.M. in recognition of 50 years of service

Earline Foret Zeringue

age 73, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland

survived by one son, Curry Zeringue; three daughters, Christine Dufrene, Trudy Rister and Leslie Crochet; four sisters, Margaret Bourgeois, Geraldine Bolotte, Irene Oubre and Marjorie Dunn; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Blaise Zeringue; her parents, Alphonse and Lillie Bellanger Foret; and two brothers, David Foret and Raymond Foret

parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

May 20, 2006

Enola Bourgeois Bernard

age 87, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:23 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by one son, Ray C. Bernard and wife, Brenda Guidry Bernard; two sisters, Nora B. Dantin and Ruby B. Arcement; and one grandchild, Ben C. Bernard and wife, Lara Lapeyrouse Bernard

preceded in death by her husband, Maj. Junius J. Bernard; her parents, Willie M. Bourgeois and Josephine Knoblock Bourgeois; two brothers, Mabry and Roy Bourgeois; and one sister, Martha B. Rome

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Nina Turner Dupre

age 58, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 9:35 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; dismissal service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her husband, Jerry Dupre; her father, Lawrence Turner; one son, James Dupre; one sister, Nola Thibodaux; and one brother, Joe Turner

preceded in death by her mother, Naise Turner; and one baby daughter

graduate of Terrebonne High School and Nicholls State University with a degree in education; employed by the Terrebonne Parish School Board for 30 years until retiring; continued working at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic School until becoming ill

member of Bayou Civitan, Kappa Kappa Iota and the Red Hat Society; also a former member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians

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Doris M. Robichaux

age 90, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Gary Robichaux; one daughter, Darlene Castalano; one brother, Alfred "Chip" Masse; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Willie Paul Robichaux; and her parents, Alfred and Jenny Michele Masse

Sim S. Strickland Sr.

age 87, a native of Ada, Okla., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Sim S. Strickland Jr.; one daughter, Reyth Ann Heard; one brother, James Strickland; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Richardson Strickland; his parents, Walter Winship and Myrtle Belle Voyles Strickland; and two sons, Robert Donald Strickland and Dwayne Odell Strickland

May 21, 2006

Horace J. Chaisson

age 86, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 7:20 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2006

cremated, and his ashes will be buried at Dugas Cemetery

survived by one nephew, Bruce Guidry and wife, Yvonne; and one brother, Eddie Chaisson

preceded in death by his parents, Edison and Ophelia Hotard Chaisson; and one daughter, Eunice Landry

liked to garden; retired shrimper

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Nina Turner Dupre

age 58, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 9:35 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; dismissal service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by her husband, Jerry Dupre; her father, Lawrence Turner; one son, James Dupre; one sister, Nola Thibodaux; and one brother, Joe Turner

preceded in death by her mother, Naise Turner; and one baby daughter

graduate of Terrebonne High School and Nicholls State University with a degree in education; employed by the Terrebonne Parish School Board for 30 years until retiring; continued working at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic School until becoming ill

member of Bayou Civitan, Kappa Kappa Iota and the Red Hat Society; also a former member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians

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Theodore James ‘T. J.’ Kreamer

age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:16 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2006

private graveside service was held Thursday in the Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his wife, Shirley Henry Kreamer; one son, Kevin Kreamer and wife, Juanita, of Gulfport, Miss.; one daughter, Sharlene K. Marcel and husband, Dean, of Houma; six sisters, Joy Kreamer of Houma, Merline Gemelli and Evelyn Callender of Wesson, Miss., Pamela Quick of Bourg, Carolyn Lirette of Monroe and Cynthia Rogers of Tylertown, Miss.; four grandchildren, Heather Sorto, Amber Walker, Matthew Marcel and Natalie Kreamer; and three great-grandchildren, Hannah Sorto, Haleigh Sorto and Emma Lee Sorto

preceded in death by his parents, Whitney Kreamer Sr. and Louvenia Hebert Kreamer; and two brothers, Nelson Kreamer and Whitney Kreamer Jr.

retired as a welding instructor for Lincoln County Vo-Tech School in Brookhaven, Miss., after 20 years; love for horses and cow dogs; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

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Roy Louis ‘Policeman’ Leonard

age 95, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2006

visitation today and to service time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; service Monday at the chapel, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 mausoleum

survived by two sons, Ray Leonard and wife, Alice, and Russell Leonard and wife, Zinda, all of Houma; one daughter, Beverly Reynaud of Houma; one brother, Ivy Leonard of Houma; three sisters, Margaret Hebert and Rita Bonvillain of Houma and Gladys Prejean of Harvey; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Lou Antoinette Duplantis Leonard; his parents, Eddie and Agnes Blanchard Leonard; nine brothers, Irvin, Harry, Willie, Herbert, Clinton, Ivy, Clarence, James and Eddie Blanchard Jr.; and three sisters, Agnes Gautreaux, Hattie Martin and Ruby Leonard

parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; retired from Texaco and was a member of the Houma Civitan Club

Madeline Pearl Engeron Lirette

age 93, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bourg, died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Clark Anthony Lirette and wife, Viola, of Raceland; five grandchildren, Penny Freeman, Stephanie Chessher, Cameloa Meche, Arthur Lirette and Jesse Lirette; seven great-grandchildren, Samantha Lirette, Eugene Chessher, Sidney Chessher, Amanda Chessher, Phillip Lirette, Roy Lirette and James Meche; and two great-great-grandchildren, Brittany Chessher and Jessica Chessher

preceded in death by her husband, Etienne Roy Lirette; her parents, Eugene Engeron and Bridget Rhodes Engeron; one daughter-in-law, Cressie Breaux Lirette; four brothers, Wallace Engeron, Ivy Engeron, Harry Engeron and Aaron Engeron; three sisters, Annie E. Eschete, Genieveve Engeron and Leona E. Schouest; and one great-grandson, Michael Lirette

homemaker and member of the Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

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Alvin John ‘T-Air’ Porche

age 71, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006

visitation to service time at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; service Monday at the chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Cemetery

survived by three sons, Bobby Porche and wife, Ruby, Alvin Porche Jr. and wife, Nedra, and Daniel Porche; two daughters, Pamela Worthy and husband, Sidney, and Felecian Battaglia and husband, Stephen; three brothers, Wilson, Floyd and Horace Porche; one sister, Margie Loggins; 15 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Emma Louise Cunningham; his parents, Wilson and Annie Bergeron Porche; one brother, Hilton Porche; and five sisters, Loddie Perez, Flossy Thibodaux, Edith Rattliff, Bernice Scavone and Gertie Breaux

Willis Joseph Thibodeaux

age 90, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006

visitation today and to service 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 wife of 68 years, Lydia T. Thibodeaux; four sons, Willard "Neg" Thibodeaux and wife, Joyce, Elgin "Gin" Thibodeaux and wife, Evelina, Autrey "Yot" Thibodeaux and wife, Gloria, and L.B. Thibodeaux and wife, Bernita; two daughters, Juanita "Meyon" Naquin and Brenda Theriot and husband, Brent; 20 grandchildren, Diane, Wilbert Jr., Mary Ann, Patty, Ruby, Bobby, Charlene, Maxine, Darlene, Willard Jr., Waylon, Twyla, Karen, Jeremy, James, Chad, Feliciana, Cindy, Jodie and Brent "B.J." Jr.; 46 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Jean Pierre and Ella Bourg Thibodeaux; one son-in-law, Wilbert Naquin; one brother, Clifford Thibodeaux; and three sisters, Louisiana LeBoeuf, Mary Henry and Justilla Scott

parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; member of Woodmen of the World; hobbies included building boats and making trawls; retired

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Mollie Delaune Vedros

age 69, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8:10 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2006

visitation today and to service time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Jerry J. Vedros, two sons, Rocklin Vedros and Timmy Vedros; three daughters, Cynthia Adams, Glenda Swearingen and Debbie Loupe; one sister, Barbara Delaune; 12 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; seven great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Leona Punch Delaune

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church; member of the Holy Savior Ladies Altar Society and secretary at the church for 37 years

May 22, 2006

Sadie ‘MaMa Kizzy’ Plaisance Fanguy

age 93, a native of Gheens and resident of Des Allemands, died at 7:02 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, James Fanguy Jr.; four daughters, Genevieve Cologne, Mary Jane Chauvin, Jeanette Cologne and Martha Eusea; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, James Fanguy Sr.; her parents, Reme and Lucille LeBlanc Plaisance; two daughters, Alice and Geraldine Fanguy; four brothers, Mack, Emile, Herbert and John Plaisance; three sisters, Addie McDonald, Ella Mae LeBlanc and Glonya Schouest; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

member of St. Gertrude Ladies Altar Society, the catfish festival, St. Charles Council on Aging and past grand marshal of Des Allemands Mardi Gras of 2000; parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Mildred Hyde

age 93, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, May 19, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Morristown Benevolent Cemetery

survived by one adopted daughter, Emelda Gray of Raceland; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her parents, Richard Hyde and Annie Carroll; her stepfather, Howard Carroll Sr.; four sisters, Pearl Gordon, Lilly Richard, Louvenia Franklin and Stella Hyde Williams; and two brothers, Webster Carroll Sr. and Albert Johnson

member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and served as a member of the choir

Madeline Pearl Engeron Lirette

age 93, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bourg, died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006

funeral services were held today at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Clark Anthony Lirette and wife, Viola, of Raceland; five grandchildren, Penny Freeman, Stephanie Chessher, Cameloa Meche, Arthur Lirette and Jesse Lirette; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Etienne Roy Lirette; her parents, Eugene Engeron and Bridget Rhodes Engeron; one daughter-in-law, Cressie Breaux Lirette; four brothers, Wallace, Ivy, Harry and Aaron Engeron; three sisters, Annie E. Eschete, Genieveve Engeron and Leona E. Schouest; and one great-grandson, Michael Lirette

homemaker and a member of the Ladies Altar Society; parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Wilborine ‘Teep’ Dumas Steib

age 85, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at her residence in Vacherie, Thursday, May 18, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church in St James; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Cemetery in Vacherie

survived by five sons, Hamilton Steib and wife, Doris, Vincent Steib and wife, Emily, Raymond Steib and wife, Elaine, Hilton Steib Jr. and wife, Marquelyn, and Pastor Joseph Preston Steib and wife, Dr. Bridget Steib; two daughters, Rita Charles and husband, Robert, and Christine Fletcher and husband, Marlis; three brothers, Leo Paul, Russell and Anthony Dumas; two sisters, Mary Freeman and Celeste James; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends

preceded in death by her husband, Hilton Steib Sr.; her parents, Paul and Rose Dumas; four brothers, Whitney, Hayward, Harry and John Dumas; two sisters, Agnes Wooden and Victorine Simon; and one granddaughter, Latricia Steib

homemaker

Willis Joseph Thibodeaux

age 90, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006

funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Lydia T. Thibodeaux; four sons, Willard "Neg" Thibodeaux and wife, Joyce, Elgin "Gin" Thibodeaux and wife, Evelina, Autrey "Yot" Thibodeaux and wife, Gloria, and L.B. Thibodeaux and wife, Bernita; two daughters, Juanita "Meyon" Naquin and Brenda Theriot and husband, Brent; 20 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Jean Pierre and Ella Bourg Thibodeaux; one son-in-law, Wilbert Naquin; one brother, Clifford Thibodeaux; and three sisters, Louisiana LeBoeuf, Mary Henry and Justilla Scott

member of Woodmen of the World and was retired; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin

May 23, 2006

Annie Mae Blackledge

age 74, a native of Donner and resident of Johnson Ridge, died Monday, May 15, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Magnolia United Methodist Church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery

survived by five daughters, Joann B. Dunn and husband, Alford, Helen B. Hilliard and husband, Eddie, Dorothy B. Pleasant and husband, Cedric, of Sacramento, Calif., Wanda B. Swan and husband, Roy, of Schriever and Elder Gail Blackledge of Thibodaux; two sons, Michael Blackledge of Sacramento and Randy Blackledge of Thibodaux; two sisters, Bertha B. Thomas and husband, Alvin, and Helen B. Tillis of Sacramento; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Blackledge; her parents, Benjamin Sr. and Ruth Boykins; one son, Ronnie Blackledge; one sister, Dorothy Mae Boykins; one brother, Benjamin Boykins Jr.; and her grandparents, Arthur and Almelia Mann Rounds and Joseph and Mary Boykins

member of Magnolia United Methodist Church and served as president of the Usher Board

Roy A. Callais

age 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:53 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one daughter, Geri Rollins; one sister, Elecia Griffin; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by his wife, Annie Autin Callais; his parents, Paul and Irma Guidry Callais; four brothers, Lorris J. Callais Sr., Paul R. Callais, Roseluce "Lulu" Callais and Hecton Callais; and three sisters, Elizabeth C. Styron, Helen C. Martin and Lorrisia C. Gautreaux

member of the American Legion Post No. 259 of Golden Meadow

Irvin Joseph ‘Slim’ Cortez Sr.

age 75, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006

visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Mary Granier Cortez of Grand Caillou; four sons, Irvin Cortez Jr. and wife, Theresa, Keith Cortez and wife, Diana, Daniel Cortez and wife, Brenda, and Curtis Cortez Sr. and wife, Cathy, of Grand Caillou; one brother, Philip Cortez of Des Allemands; two sisters, Magdalen C. Fonseca of Boutte and Melva C. Champagne of Luling; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Edward Pedro Cortez and Dora Grabert Cortez

retired commercial fisherman and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Henry Eschete Sr.

age 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died at 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Diane Flint Eschete; two sons, Henry Eschete Jr. and Sandy Eschete; one daughter, Julie Eschete; three sisters, Lucille Adams, Leona Cormier and Gertrude Richoux; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Dalmas Eschete and Judith G. Eschete; one son, Bobby Eschete; and three sisters, Florence Rivet, Mildred LeBlanc and Mable Tardiff

Aubrey Mack Furr

age 87, a native of Tanner Williams, Ala., former resident of Houma and resident of Magnolia, Miss., died Sunday, May 21, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Hartman Funeral Home in McComb, Miss.; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Sweet Water Cemetery in Alabama

survived by his wife, Lottie Fay Boozer Furr; three children, Evelyn G. Furr of Abilene, Texas, Dr. Loraine Furr Lambert and husband, Kenneth, and David Mack Furr and wife, Patsy, of Ridgeland; two sisters, Catherine Furr Cancienne of Houma and Margie Furr Bolton and husband, Billy, of Wilmer, Ala.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Mack Justice Furr and Bertie Bolen Furr

Seaman First Class in the U.S. Coast Guard and was in World War II; retired production superintendent from Pennzoil; member of Houma First United Methodist Church and served as chairman of the official board; member of Magnolia Methodist Church

Kevin Joseph Gaubert

age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:40 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006

visitation Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Patricia Wendler Gaubert; two sons, Grady Kevin Gaubert and wife, Kathleen, and Nolan Joseph Gaubert II and wife, Sharon; two daughters, Jane Gaubert Griffin and husband, Jay, and Susan Gaubert Schwaner and husband, Tom; and seven grandchildren, Gregory Gaubert, Michelle Gaubert, Lauren Gaubert, Maris Griffin, Camille Schwaner, Luke Schwaner and Ann-Marie Schwaner

preceded in death by his parents, Nolan Joseph Gaubert and Henrietta Bergeron Gaubert; and one sister, Joyce Gaubert Whyte

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Huey Paul Martin Sr.

age 76, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006

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, Dorcina "Fema" Luke Martin of Houma; two sons, Huey Martin Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Hammond, and Perry Martin and wife, Evelyn, of Houma; one daughter, Carlene Hebert and husband, Todd, of Lubbock, Texas; one brother, Raymond Martin of New Orleans; two sisters, Camille Oncale and Jessie Bergeron of Napoleonville; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Martin and Stella Talbot Martin; one son, Ralph Joseph Martin; two brothers, Roy and Ralph Martin; and one sister, Earline Bourg

retired diesel mechanic for 57 years with Chromally and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Russell Joseph Martin Sr.

age 76, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Monday, May 22, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his companion, Mary Blanchard of Chauvin; four sons, Dana J. Martin and wife, Chequita, of Houma, Perry J. Martin and wife, Charlene, of Gray, Russell J. Martin Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Chauvin, and Doyle J. Martin and wife, Lisa, of Thibodaux; three brothers, David Martin Sr., Michael Martin Sr. of Houma and Percy Martin Sr. of Bourg; five sisters, Elaine Martin, Sherry Malbrough of Houma, Alma LeBoeuf, Yvonne Duet, and Rosabelle Prosperie of Bourg; one stepbrother, Alan Benoit of Chauvin; nine grandchildren, Tyler Ray, Colby, Shay, Rebecca, Jace, Whitney, Hayden, Mackenzie and Adeline Martin; and one step-grandchild, Tabitha Ledbetter

preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Carlos Martin; his parents, Eustache J. Martin and Alice Roddy Martin; his stepmother, Cecil Benoit; one brother, Ronnie Martin; and two sisters, Jane Ellender and June Martin

retired boat captain of 35 years and a member of the America Legion Post No. 0380, VFW Post No. 9608 and was a duck decoy carver; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

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Lois Ann Lirette Tabor

age 61, a native of St. Charles and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband of 45 years, Roy J. Tabor; two sons, Timmy Joseph Tabor and wife, Melinda "MeMe", and Randy Joseph Tabor and wife, Jenny; three daughters, Sherry T. Gregoire and husband, Russell, Connie T. Thibodaux and husband, Mark, and Cindy Marie Tabor and companion, Brandon E. Benoit; five sisters, Agnes Lirette Pecar, Anne Belle Lirette Samanie, Mary Lirette Raffary, Alice Lirette and Joyce Lirette Pitre; one sister-in-law, Deanna Lirette; and 13 grandchildren, Katie L. Tabor, Keri L. Tabor, Brandon J. Tabor, Kristy L. Tabor, Marcus A. Thibodaux, Dustin J. Tabor, Brett M. Tabor, Chelsea M. Thibodaux, Joshua M. Gregoire, Tommy J. Tabor, Megan E. Gregoire, Abigail "Abby" A. Gregoire and Heidi M. Gregoire

preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy Marcel Lirette and Agnes Usey Lirette; two brothers, Norman Lirette and Charles "C.J." Lirette; one sister, "Little" Earlene Lirette; and one grandson Russell "Russ" Manual Gregoire Jr.

dedicated housewife, mother and grandmother and was a dedicated community volunteer; dedicated herself to the needs of others, a creative problem solver who was always ready to give a helping hand to all that called upon her; parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church

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Corinne T. Thibodeaux

age 77, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:37 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery

survived by two daughters, Betty T. Robichaux and husband, Ray, and Lauren T. Minchew and husband, Brian; two brothers, Dave Theriot and George Theriot; one sister, Catherine Boudreaux; four grandchildren, Timothy A. Robichaux, Daniel P. Robichaux, Ray P. Robichaux Jr. and Benjamin J. Minchew; and six great-grandchildren, Dre’ Griffin, Matthew Robichaux, Jacob Robichaux, Zachary Robichaux, Jacquelyn Robichaux and Kaelie Robichaux

preceded in death by her husband, Tillman Joseph Thibodeaux; her parents, Valrie Theriot Sr. and Bessie Toups Theriot; two brothers, Valrie Theriot Jr. and infant Gerald Theriot; three sisters, Velma Foret, Anna Belle Bourg and Marie Matherne; and one grandchild, Krystal R. Buchanan

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May 24, 2006

Geraldine ‘Geri’ Griffin Bernard

age 68, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 7:02 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Louis Bernard; two sons, Neal Bernard and wife, Socorro, and Kevin Bernard and wife, Mitzi; one brother, Rodney Griffin and wife, Evelyn; one sister, Sandra Pitre and husband, David; and three grandchildren, Jacob Bernard, Madison Bernard and Kimberly Lombas

preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Jane Plaisance Griffin; and one brother, Donald Griffin

retired employee of State Bank and Trust Co. after 45 years of service and was a former member of the TOPS Program and a member of the crew of Nerieds Mardi Gras of Golden Meadow; enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, fishing and Cajun dancing; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

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Nelia Ybarzabal Dufrene

age 82, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Marrero for 60 years, died at 11:09 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006

visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna

survived by two foster sons, Euclide and Joseph Gaines; two foster daughters, Elenore Falgout and Georgia Ann Hurst; one niece, Rachel Duet; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her husband, Ernest F. Dufrene; her parents, Miguel and Rachel Crosby Ybarzabal; two foster sons, Charles Hurst and Terry Gantenbein; one brother, Miguel Ybarzabal Jr.; and four sisters, Leonore Y. Martinez, Irene Y. Cheramie, Hazel Y. Burke and Lorraine Y. Vegas

foster mother of 13 children of which six were raised to adulthood

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David Michael Fanguy

infant, died Saturday, May 20, 2006

graveside service Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery; reception for family and friends held at First Presbyterian Church following graveside services

survived by his parents, Jesse Fanguy and Jacquline Boudreaux; one brother, Seth Blanchard; one sister, Kyla Rose Boudreaux; and his grandparents, Ricky and Judy Boudreaux, David "Marty" Keith and Debra Boudreaux and Guy and Glenda Fanguy

Kevin Joseph Gaubert

age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:40 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2006

visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Patricia Wendler Gaubert; two sons, Grady Kevin Gaubert and wife, Kathleen, and Nolan Joseph Gaubert II and wife, Sharon; two daughters, Jane Gaubert Griffin and husband, Jay, and Susan Gaubert Schwaner and husband, Tom; and seven grandchildren, Gregory Gaubert, Michelle Gaubert, Lauren Gaubert, Maris Griffin, Camille Schwaner, Luke Schwaner and Ann-Marie Schwaner

preceded in death by his parents, Nolan Joseph Gaubert and Henrietta Bergeron Gaubert; and one sister, Joyce Gaubert Whyte

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Lula Mae ‘Pu-New’ Jackson

age 72, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Vacherie died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Henry Jackson; three daughters, Lilly Bailey of Vacherie, Mary "Flossie" Edmond of Thibodaux and Barbara McBride of Houma; two sisters, Ruby Neal and Effie Price of Thibodaux; three brothers, Irving Mitchell of Texas, Lloyd Thomas of Alexandria and Ernest Joseph of New Orleans; 30 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Corine Francis; one daughter, Audrey Brown; two sons, Clarence and Junious Francis; four brothers, Silas, Royal, Willie and Charlie Francis; two sisters, Annie Reed and Joyce Joseph; and one grandchild

member of New Morning Baptist Church where she served as a deaconess for many years; homemaker

Steven John Keller

age 53, a native of Lockport, former resident of Houma and resident of St. Louis, died Monday, April 10, 2006

memorial service was held at Arlington United Methodist Church in Bridgeton, Mo., with burial in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

survived by his father, John W. Keller of Elizabeth City, N.C.; his mother, Mary E. Keller of St. Louis; one brother, James David Keller of Elizabeth City; two sons, Steven Keller Jr. and Jim Keller; and one daughter, Elizabeth, of Belleville, Ill.

U.S. Navy veteran

Esther Olivier Naquin

age 96, a native of Labadieville and resident of Schriever, died at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Nolan J. Naquin and Leonard A. Naquin Jr.; three daughters, Rena N. Gagneaux, Ruth N. Cortez and Lovely Ann N. Halbrook; two sisters, Isbelle "Bell" Giroir and Genevieve "Genny" McMeneman; 23 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Leonard A. Naquin Sr.; her parents, Oscar Olivier and Celina Mire Olivier; one son, Roland A. Naquin; one infant daughter; one grandson, Tommy Naquin; two brothers, Numa Olivier and Sylvere Olivier; and five sisters, Angelle Blanchard, Effie Boudreaux, Amelia Greer, Marie LeBlanc and Elaine Sevin

homemaker and a retired rural mail carrier

John Robert Norman Jr.

age 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2006

remembrance gathering Friday at 515 Morningside Drive in Houma

survived by his wife, Evelyn Viguerie Norman; one stepdaughter, Robin Matherne Ruiz of Montegut; one brother, William Norman of Vancover, Wash.; one sister, Carol N. Fontenot of New Orleans; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, John Norman Sr. and Sally Gray Parker Norman

licensed clinical social worker

Aiden Michael Rios

infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 20, 2006

graveside service Thursday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by his parents, Casey-Lyn Raines and Michael Rios; his grandparents, Fay Rios and Allen Martin; and his great-grandparents, Mack and Edith Cheramie

preceded in death by his grandmother, Cathy Raines

Joyce Snyder Souther

age 74, a native of Minot, N.D., and resident of Lockport, died of cancer at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006

body was donated to medical science; memorial service June 3 at Grace Lutheran Church on Valhi Blvd., in Houma

survived by her husband, Earl D. Souther; three sons, Lyle, Lee and Joseph; one daughter, DeAnn Barrios; one brother, Bryce Snyder; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Max and Mary Frunz Snyder; and one brother, Prouty Snyder

May 25, 2006

Jeffrey P. Brister

age 29, a native of Singapore and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006

no services scheduled

survived by his parents, Azwirda and Donald Brister; and one brother, Benjamin Brister

Ernest ‘To To’ Eschette Sr.

age 73, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Marie Gautreaux Eschette; three sons, Ernest "Poncho" Eschette Jr. and wife, Linda P., Steve Eschette and wife, Darnell L., and Mark Eschette and wife, Michelle D.; two daughters, Marlene E. Knight and husband, Brad, and Jill E. Picou and husband, Troy; three brothers, Nolan, Daniel and Gilbert Eschette; 11 grandchildren, Alexis E. Crochet and husband, Nelson, Ross Eschette, Jeremy Knight, Cherie Knight, Kelsey Eschette, Kade Eschette, Maci Eschette, Tyler Eschette, Sid Picou, Torey Picou and Jessie Pierce; and one great-grandchild, Madalyn Crochet

preceded in death by his parents, Israel Eschette Sr. and Marie Comeaux Eschette; one daughter, Donna Jane Eschette; four brothers, Earl, Paul, Murphy and Israel Eschette Jr.; and two sisters, Earline Richardelle and Irene Barrilleaux

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Bruce Joseph Collins Sr.

age 75, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Lucia "Betty" Evangelist Collins; one son, Bruce J. Collins Jr. and wife, Earline; one daughter, Joretta C. Foret; whom raised Rochelle Dupre Bonvillain; two brothers, Roy and Willard Collins; one sister, Rita C. Babin; six grandchildren, Rochelle Dupre Bonvillain, Alexander D. Foret, Reagan C. Fitch, Ty Collin, Ra-Ticha Collins and Kayne Collins; and 14 great-grandchildren, Heidi Carlos, Tayler Carlos, Connor Bonvillain, Jada Bonvillain, Breanna Bonvillain, Autyn Bonvillain, Trenton Foret, Trevor Foret, Alexis Foret, Kirsten Fitch, Tasia Fitch, Kami Fitch, Amari Collins and Zane Collins

preceded in death by his parents, Connely D. and Vallie Authement Collins; three brothers, Loney, Iris and Louis "Peter" Collins; and two sisters, Oudia Pete and Ruth Authement

self-employed fisherman and was a past member of T-Caillou Lions Club and a member of Ward 7 Citizens Club; volunteer worker for the Knights of Columbus in Chauvin and was a cerebral palsy volunteer; Catholic

Samart Funeral Home

Billy James Hale

age 36, a native of north Louisiana and long-time resident of Houma and Lafayette areas, died Sunday, May 21, 2006

visitation today to funeral time Friday at Pentecost Tabernacle Church in Delhi; funeral services Friday at the church, with burial in Epps Cemetery

survived by his wife, Sheila Hale of Lafayette; two daughters, Keri Hale of Gray and Megan Hale of Lafayette; two stepsons, Jake Parfait of Houma and Nick Parfait of Chapel Hill, N.C.; his mother and stepfather, Bertha and Calvin Herring of Beaumont, Miss.; one brother, Waco Hale of Conway, Ark.; one sister, Chelsea Herring of Beaumont; his grandparents, Leonard Black of Pioneer and Eugene and Amy Lee Hale of Pioneer; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by his grandmother, Doll Black

transportation driver with Stone Oak Farms

Joyce Snyder Souther

age 74, a native of Minot, N.D., and resident of Lockport, died of cancer at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006

body was donated to medical science; memorial service June 3 at Grace Lutheran Church on Valhi Blvd., in Houma

survived by her husband, Earl D. Souther; three sons, Lyle, Lee and Joseph; one daughter, DeAnn Barrios; one brother, Bryce Snyder; three granddaughters, Rachel Kaiser, Rebecca Effler and Reneé Souther; and one great-grandson, Donald Ray Effler III.

preceded in death by her parents, Max and Mary Frunz Snyder; and one brother, Prouty Snyder

Alphonse Emile ‘Al’ Zeringue

age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:36 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife, Nettie Fonseca Zeringue; three sons, Kenneth "Zeke" Zeringue and wife, Ann, Blake Zeringue and Dale Zeringue and wife, Lisa; three daughters, Cathy Mey and husband, Harry "Bubba", Patti Adams and husband, Hayes, and Jane Thibodaux and husband, Sandy, all of Houma; one brother, Clifton "Trixie" Zeringue; two sisters, Bertha Barras and Gloria Ayo; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse Abel and Annette Pitre Zeringue; four brothers, Simon, Norman, Raymond and Ernest Zeringue; and two sister, Viola Bourgeois and Bessie Moore

U.S. World War II Army veteran and received the purple heart; manager of the Canal Service Station for many years and delivered flowers for Mey Florists; Catholic

May 26, 2006

Edna Gaubert Babin

age 95, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:24 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by two sisters, Adeline Samanie and Edith LeBlanc; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Onezyme Babin; her parents, Thomas and Theresa Breaux Gaubert; one son, Wilbert Babin Sr.; one daughter, Theresa Babin Neal; two brothers, Emile Gaubert and Lawrence Gaubert; and three sisters, Louise Ledet, Enola Ledet and Irma Simon

Mikel Allen ‘Mike’ Hall

age 46, a native of Oklahoma and resident of Slidell, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery

survived by his mother, Willis Ann Leighty Hall; two brothers, Randy Lee Hall and Doug Marshall Storie; one sister, Melanie Morel; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his wife, Fay Ellen Leger Hall; his father, Douglas Graham Hall; and his grandparents, Willard and Violet Griffin Leighty and Mitchell and Elizabeth Gentry Hall

truck driver for ACME Trucking

Braydon Curtis Hebert

age 4 months, a native and resident of Bourg, died Friday, May 26, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery

survived by his parents, Craig and Mona Boudreaux Hebert; one sister, Brittany Lorin Hebert; his grandparents, Lorina Boudreaux, Ivy Jr. and Shirley Hebert and Druis Sr. and Dianne Boudreaux; his great-grandparents, Ivy Sr. and Agnes Hebert and Lois and Miller Crochet; his godparents, Flint and Myra White, Lori Ann and Dwain Bergeron; his aunts, Mrs. Carroll (Debra) Domangue, Mrs. Matt (Denise) Falgout, Mrs. David (Tammy-Lynn) Wallace, and Joyce Boudreaux and fiance, Ronnie Bergeron Jr.; his uncles, Druis Boudreaux Jr., Andrew Boudreaux and fiancee’, Becky Marie, Jonathan and Holly Hebert, Marty Boudreaux and companion, Tina Billiot; and his cousins, Joshua White, Sabrina and Angel Bergeron, Sierra Domangue and fiance, Glenn Scott, Jeffery "Jay" Loyd III, Victoria and Michael Wallace, Madison and Olivia Hebert and Mercedes Boudreaux

preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Claude and Victoria Henry, Francis and Lucid Avet and Andrew and Bernice Boudreaux; one uncle, Curtis Hebert; one aunt, Natalie Boudreaux Loyd; and one cousin, Brandon Loyd

Catholic

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Virginia Aitkens James

age 83, a native of Houma and resident of Mereaux, died due to Hurricane Katrina, Monday, Aug. 29, 2005

graveside services Saturday at Magnolia Cemetery

survived by one brother, John Lorry Aitkens of Jesup, Ga.; one sister, Elsie Aitkens Simons of Sulphur; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her husband, Joseph James; her parents, Robert Aitkens and Viola Daussat Aitkens; one brother, James Milo Aitkens; and two sisters, Barbara Aitkens Kohmann and Marion Aitkens Carter

retired secretary

Linda Marie Hebert LeBoeuf

age 56, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Montegut, died at 4:43 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her mother, Eula Neil Hebert; one son, Eray Joseph LeBoeuf Jr.; four daughters, Raye Ann Pigott, Betsy Doiron and husband, Justin, of Houma, Megan LeBoeuf, of Montegut, and Jennifer LeBoeuf of Montegut; two brothers, David and Larry Hebert; two sisters, Susan Falgout and Eva Hebert; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Eray Joseph LeBoeuf; her father, James Anderson; one daughter, Kimberly Louise LeBoeuf; and one brother, James A. Hebert Jr.

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Rosa Lee Rener Lewis

age 63, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Gibson, died at 6:08 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006

visitation today at Community Funeral Home; services Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church, with burial in the Church of Christ Cemetery

survived by her former husband, Clarence Lewis of Jeanerette; three sons, Philip Lutcher, Donald Lutcher and Dave Lutcher, all of Gibson; four daughters, Edith Barrow, Emma Daiggs, Toni Lutcher and Deanna Lutcher, all of Gibson; two brothers, Herbert Rener of Fresno, Calif., and Ulysse Rener of Sacramento, Calif.; 25 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Rosa Rener; four brothers, the Rev. George Rener, Ernest Rener Jr., Carlton Rener Sr. and Harold Rener Sr.; and two sisters, Fannie Landoe and Irene Rener

member of New Vision Baptist Church

Lionel Lyons

age 54, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 19, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by seven sisters, Grace Twiggs, Mary Picou, Ora Navarre, Orleans Lyons, Elaine Williams of Houma, Shirley Allen of Harvey and Catherine Denny of Marrero; and two brothers, Joseph Twiggs of Houma and Usia Lyons Jr. of Gretna

preceded in death by his parents, Catherine Raymond and Usia Lyons Sr.; one sister, Emily Robertson; one brother, Harry Twiggs Jr.; and his grandparents, Viola Turner, Buddy Raymond and Mathilda and Emanuel Lyons

served in the U.S. Army and was a cement finisher; Baptist

Bruce ‘Mr. Halftime’ Williams Sr.

age 41, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 22, 2006

visitation to religious service time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery in Schriever

survived by his wife, Versettiell "Meshell" Williams of Thibodaux; three daughters, Devin Robinson, Zrwantinie "Wannie" Valentine and A’Kilah Williams, all of Thibodaux; one son, Bruce Williams Jr. of Thibodaux; his mother, Jessie Mae Williams of Thibodaux, four brothers, Walter Lee and wife, Sharon, Joseph and wife, Sharon, Derrell Williams and wife, Gina, all of Thibodaux and Brian Williams and wife, Duana; two sisters, Gail Henderson and husband, Carlton, of Atlanta, and Claudette Triggs of Schriever; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

preceded in death by his father, Claudell Wolfe; two sisters, Ann Marie Matthews and Bernadine Williams; and his maternal and paternal grandparents

owner and operator of the Halftime Lounge in Thibodaux

Williams and Southall Funeral Home

May 27, 2006

Agatha Hebert Badeaux

age 88, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006

visitation Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose and to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Norman Badeaux Sr.; four daughters, Gail Torbert, Dianne Badeaux, Lois Henderson and Ellen Lussier; three brothers, Alex Hebert Jr., Rene Hebert, and Lionel Hebert; one sister, Aline Barker, 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Alex Hebert Sr. and Velda Barbier Hebert; one son, Norman Badeaux Jr.; and one brother, Thomas Hebert

parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Elaine Lewis Battenfield

age 74, died Thursday, May 25, 2006

visitation today at Higginbotham’s Funeral Home in Gorman, Texas; services Sunday at First Baptist Church of Gorman, Texas

survived by her husband, Gerald Gaylord Battenfield; three sons, Dwaye and wife, Sharon, Dennis and wife, Susie, and Kent and wife Julie; four daughters, Shelia Jones and husband, Nathan, Trina Moss and husband, Jay, Jannette Miller and husband, David, Annette Hyde and husband, Kevin; two brothers, Manford Lewis and wife, Ruth, and Joe Lewis and wife, Dodie; three sisters, Zoe Shoemaker, June Lewis and Linda McLearan; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Robert Leo and Grace Lane Lewis; her father and mother-in-law, Orville and Zetta Battenfield; two brothers, Wesley and Gary Lewis; and one son-in-law, Gary Wilkens

Gene Patrick Bourque

age 62, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, May 24, 2006

mass Sunday at Samart Funeral Home; his remains were cremated

survived by two sons, Donald Bourque of Houma and Ronald Bourque of Mississippi; three brothers, Harold and William Bourque of Houma, and Leland Bourque Jr. of Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Carol Davis of Houma; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents Leland and Gladys Bourque Sr.; two daughters, Donna Detillier and Dixie Bourque; one brother, Roland Bourque; and one sister, Joyce Falgout

Braydon Curtis Hebert

age 4 months, a native and resident of Bourg, died Friday, May 26, 2006

visitation to funeral time today at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery

survived by his parents, Craig and Mona Boudreaux Hebert; one sister, Brittany Lorin Hebert; his grandparents, Lorina Boudreaux, Ivy Jr. and Shirley Hebert and Druis Sr. and Dianne Boudreaux; his great-grandparents, Ivy Sr. and Agnes Hebert and Lois and Miller Crochet; his godparents, Flint and Myra White, Lori Ann and Dwain Bergeron; his aunts, Mrs. Carroll (Debra) Domangue, Mrs. Matt (Denise) Falgout, Mrs. David (Tammy-Lynn) Wallace, and Joyce Boudreaux and fiance, Ronnie Bergeron Jr.; his uncles, Druis Boudreaux Jr., Andrew Boudreaux and fiancee’, Becky Marie, Jonathan and Holly Hebert, Marty Boudreaux and companion, Tina Billiot; and his cousins, Joshua White, Sabrina and Angel Bergeron, Sierra Domangue and fiance, Glenn Scott, Jeffery "Jay" Loyd III, Victoria and Michael Wallace, Madison and Olivia Hebert and Mercedes Boudreaux

preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Claude and Victoria Henry, Francis and Lucid Avet and Andrew and Bernice Boudreaux; one uncle, Curtis Hebert; one aunt, Natalie Boudreaux Loyd; and one cousin, Brandon Loyd

Catholic

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Rosa Lee Rener Lewis

age 63, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Gibson, died at 6:08 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2006

visitation today at Community Funeral Home; services Saturday at Beulah Baptist Church, with burial in the Church of Christ Cemetery

survived by her former husband, Clarence Lewis of Jeanerette; three sons, Phillip Lutcher, Donald Lutcher and Dave Lutcher, all of Gibson; four daughters, Edith Berrow, Emma Diggs, Toni Lutcher and Deanna Lutcher, all of Gibson; two brothers, Herbert Rener of Fresno, Calif., and Ulysse Rener of Sacramento, Calif.; 25 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Rosa Rener; four brothers, the Rev. George Rener, Ernest Rener Jr., Carlton Rener Sr. and Harold Rener Sr.; and two sisters, Fannie Landoe and Irene Rener

member of New Vision Baptist Church

Jerry Don White

age 65, a native of Coleman, Texas and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006

visitation to funeral time Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services at the funeral home chapel

survived by his former wife, Dorothy Ortega White of Bangs, Texas; one son, Rex White and wife, Stacy, of Houma; one daughter, Debra K. Pitre and husband, Maurice, of Houma; four brothers, O.D. White of Lafayette, and Carl, Roger and Junior White of Coleman, Texas; one sister, Wanda Steffey and husband, Jerry, of Coleman, Texas; ten grandchildren, Christy, Teran, Amber and Misty White, Ross and Ryan Ross, Chad and Shawn Knoblock, and Alexis and Brent Pitre; and four great grandchildren, Alexis Pope, Brock Rice, Kylin Ross and Killyn Ross

preceded in death by his parents, Clarence White and Pearle A. Jones White; his grandson, Seth Pitre; and one brother, J.C. White

retired security guard and offshore cementer for B.J. Services

Chauvin Funeral Home

May 28, 2006

Barbara ‘Bobbye’ Smith Corrales

age 62, a native of Morgan City and resident of Carencro and College Station, Texas, died Thursday, April 13, 2006

Celebration of Life for family and friends June 9 at the home of Michael and Cynthia Fernandez

survived by her husband, John M. Corrales, Jr.; her mother, Theresa Smith Whatley; three sisters, Theresa S. Thompson, Patricia S. Fitzgerald and Cynthia S. Fernandez, all of Lafayette; one sister-in-law, Lisa Smith of Donner; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her father, Gordon L. Smith; her son, Don Paul Rodrigue; and one brother; Gordon L. Smith, Jr.

graduate of Morgan City High; in 1993, she earned her bachelor’s degree in history at Northwestern State University (Magna Cum Laude); in 1996, she earned her master’s in history at University Southwestern Louisiana and was currently a graduate student pursuing her Ph.D. in history at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas

work was published in the Journal of Louisiana History, Dictionary of Louisiana Biography, the Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial Series in Louisiana History and the Attakapas Gazette; member of many honor societies and was a research associate for the Center for Louisiana Studies; also a member of the publication committee for the Louisiana Historical Association

affectionately known as The "Grande Dame" to many and was admired for her great humor, intelligence, creativity and humility

Antoine J. Gisclair

age 85, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 5:55 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; services Monday at South Lafourche Baptist Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by his wife, Blanche L. Gisclair; one son, Robert Gisclair and wife, Rhonda; two brothers, Hecton and Adam Gisclair; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Ludvic and Emelia Gisclair; one son, John B. Gisclair; one brother, Louis Gisclair; one half-brother, Dewey Vegas; and four sisters; Delphine Bergeron, Mae Cheramie, Armine Pitre and Clara Danos

U.S. Army veteran in World War II

Linda Marie Hebert LeBoeuf

age 56, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Montegut, died at 4:43 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006

visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her mother, Eula Neil Hebert; one son, Eray Joseph LeBoeuf Jr.; four daughters, Raye Ann Pigott of Montegut, Betsy Doiron and husband, Justin, of Houma, Megan LeBoeuf, of Montegut, and Jennifer LeBoeuf of Montegut; two brothers, David and Larry Hebert; two sisters, Susan Falgout and Eva Hebert; and two grandchildren, Leslie Tommy Pigott III and Jarred Wayne LeBoeuf

preceded in death by her husband, Eray Joseph LeBoeuf; her father, James Anderson Hebert; one daughter, Kimberly Louise LeBoeuf; and one brother, James A. Hebert Jr.

parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Jack ‘Buddy’ LeBouef

age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, May 24, 2006

survived by one sister, Mary LeBouef Olivier Bothner

preceded in death by his first wife, Clorice LeBouef; his second wife, Jenny LeBouef; and his parents, Jervis Paul and Aline Chauvin LeBouef

Catholic; retired bridge tender for the state and a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran

Lydia Smith McLain

age 93, a resident of Gadsden, Ala., died Thursday, May 25, 2006

services were held Saturday at Collier-Butler Chapel in Gadsden, with burial in New Hope Cemetery

survived by three sons, James E. Smith of Houma, Lamar Wayne "Terry" Smith of Gadsden and Larry Smith of Florida; three daughters, Vera Porche of Houma, Phyllis Seekatz of Houma and Margie Barron of Gadsden; one brother, Will T. Tanner of Chattanooga Tenn.; one sister, Jeanette Ables of Hokes Bluff, Ala; 29 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces

preceded in death by her husbands, T.Z. Smith and R.C. McLain; three sons, E.G. Smith, Lindsey Alvin Smith and Orbie Smith; one daughter, Daffney Smith; five brothers; one sister; one grandson; and three granddaughters

Josephine Boudreaux Rousseau Rome

age 83, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 4:45 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in Des Allemands; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands

survived by two sons, Dudley and Douglas Rousseau; two daughters, Marie Luquette and Gloria Matherne; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Dave P. Rousseau; her second husband, Harold Rome; her parents, John and Marie Dempster Boudreaux; three brothers, Joseph, John and Anthony Boudreaux; and one great-grandchild

Albert Stevenson

age 68, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by one son, Albert Stevenson Jr.; one daughter, Sherry Lynn Stevenson; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Betty Johnson Stevenson; and his parents, Mills Stevenson and Mable Ross

truck driver and was Baptist

May 29, 2006

Lorencia ‘Nan’ Pitre Adams

age 96, a native of Leeville and resident of Golden Meadow, died Friday, May 26, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Golden Meadow; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two daughters, Thelma A. Griffin and Aline A. Bruce; one brother, Morgan Pitre; one sister, Pauline Chabert; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Gustave "August" Adams; her parents, Adrien Pitre and Laurentia Martin Pitre; two sons, Robert Adams and Leonard Adams; one brother, Ortis Pitre; two sisters, Octavia Boudreaux and Angelina Doucet; two stepsisters, Sedonia Pierce and Vanessa Pitre; and one stepbrother, Nicholas Pitre

parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Arlene Ann Breaux

age 53, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Boutte, died at 2:43 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Life Fellowship Community Church in Bayou Gauche; funeral services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche

survived by three brothers, Herbert J. Breaux, John R. Breaux and Marty J. Breaux; and two sisters, Melinda B. Rodrigue and Marion M. Breaux

preceded in death by her parents, Irby and Alvina Comardelle Breaux; her stepfather, Edwin Baudouin; and one sister, Norma Breaux

Belle O. Giroir

age 90, a native of Labadieville and resident of Ruston, died Saturday, May 27, 2006

graveside service held Tuesday at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Calhoun

survived by two daughters, Peggy Giroir of Calhoun and Dianne Giroir of Thibodaux; one son, Freddie Giroir and wife, Marilyn, of Calhoun; one granddaughter, Amanda Dodt; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Gennie McMenemon; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her husband, Roy J. Giroir; her parents, Oscar and Celina Mire Olivier; one brother; and eight sisters; Esther Naquin, Numa Olivier, Sylvere Olivier, Angelle Blanchard, Effie Boudreaux, Marie LeBlanc, Amelia Greer and Elaine Sevin

Linda Bourgeois Gros

age 57, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 27, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Roy Gros; two sons, Roy Gros Jr. and Chad Wilbert Gros; one daughter, Brenda Oubre; three brothers, Eves, Jimmy and Jeffrey Bourgeois; four sisters, Laura Tiegen, Raydell Pitre, Sharon Domangue and Irene Hebert; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her parents, Rita Maronge Bourgeois and Wilson Charles Bourgeois; and two brothers, Allen and Wilson Bourgeois

Charles Lee ‘Chief’ Rainwater

age 80, a native of Gillsburg, Miss., a former resident of Chauvin and resident of Metairie, died Friday, May 26, 2006, at East Jefferson General Hospital

visitation to funeral time today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge; funeral services today in the funeral home chapel, with interment in the Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge

survived by his wife, Nathalee Dill Rainwater; two daughters, Ann Eve Cothern of Pride and Wanda Jean Rainwater of North Carolina; one son, Charles L. Rainwater Jr. of Alabama; four sisters, Shirley Hyde of Westlake, Kathleen Cannon of Sorrento, Loraine Williams of Magnolia, Miss., and Onevia Trahan of Watson; one brother, William James Rainwater of Baker; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Estell Higgins Rainwater; and his first wife, Eva Posey Rainwater

retired welder with Exxon with 34 years of service, and a member of Exxon Annuitant Club; U.S. Army veteran

Allen Joseph Theriot Sr.

age 76, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 1:46 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife, Adele Kreamer Theriot of Houma; three sons, Rickie Theriot and wife, Rosalind, of Houston; Jimmy Theriot and wife, Susan, and Allen Theriot Jr. and wife, Kathryn, of Houma; one daughter, Susie Theriot Woodward and husband, Peter, of Houma; 10 grandchildren, Mary Adele Theriot, Jenny Theriot Rogers, Rick Theriot, Danielle Theriot, Bryan Theriot, Peter Woodward III, Joey Allen Woodward, Allen Theriot III, Christopher Theriot and Karen Francis; three great-grandchildren, Cullan Rogers, Jesse Rogers Jr. and Ethan Rogers; and two step-grandchildren, Kristen Theriot and Brooke Theriot

preceded in death by his parents, Onezippe and Amanda Price Theriot; one son, Danny Theriot; four brothers, Roland Theriot, Robert Theriot, Gilbert Theriot and Wallace Theriot; and two sisters, Vina T. Blanchard and Ocelia Jen Brunet

became a Knight of Columbus member in 1978, serving as Grand Knight of a Houma Council from 1985-1987 holding every position available at some point; also faithful Navigator for the Calliouet Assembly for a year, district deputy for four years from 1992-1996 and area coordinator from 1996-2000; also served as financial secretary for Annunziata K.C. Council No. 10612; the Theriot Family was also chosen as the Knights of Columbus State Family of the Year with the Fourth Degree; and he was chosen to receive The Bishop’s Award Medallion in 2002

active member of Annunziata Church, belonging to the Ushers, Altar Society, Annunziata Council K.C. and St. Vincent De Paul Society, which he faithfully attended until it was no longer possible; served as a Eucharistic Minister, volunteer for various events and was involved in many fund-raising efforts to benefit the youth, the church and the community

retired insurance salesman who was devoted to a loving family

Chauvin Funeral Home

May 30, 2006

Norma ‘Tot’ Hargon Barrett

age 76, a native of Meridian, Miss. and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 27, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by five sons, Richard Barrett, James Gregory Barrett and wife, Tracy, Jon Michael Barrett, Daniel Barrett and wife, Patti, and Dennis Barrett and wife, Nancy; three daughters, Rachel Barrett; Bridget Barrett and Theresa Sweat and husband, Jim; two brothers, Robert and Pat Hargon; two sisters, Jane Corbitt and Mary Ellen LeStrade; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Francis Barrett; her parents, Edward and Norma Ready Hargon; one grandchild, Charles Barrett; two brothers, Edward Jr. and John Hargon

teacher’s aide for the Terrebonne Parish School Board; Catholic and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Zulma Marie Doucet Dantin

age 97, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by five daughters, Bernice D. Galliano, Enola D. St. Pierre, Marie D. Gisclair, Gloricia D. Curole and Thelma D. Terrebonne; one brother, Freddie Doucet; two sisters, Linda Dominique and Alice Lafont; 13 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Louis Joseph Dantin; her parents, Fermin Sr. and Alice Melancon Doucet; her daughter, Noamy D. Collins; six brothers, Fermin Jr., Dewey, Norris, Ocean, Eddie and Wesley Doucet; one granddaughter; and two great grandsons

homemaker; Catholic

Rosella Marie ‘Rose’ Hodge

age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:05 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2006

visitation Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Bobbie O’Bryan, Davis Hodge and Milton Billiot; two brothers, Charles and Patrick Gregorie; three stepbrothers, Ernest, Olie and Kirby Courteaux; two sisters, Genevieve and Mary Gregorie; three stepsisters, Lois Randall, Laura Cunnigham and Mary Domangue; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Louis Gregorie and Rose Billiot Gregorie; one daughter, Jeannie Billiot; two brothers, Adam and Louis Gregorie Jr.; one stepbrother, Phillip Courteaux; one sister, Josephine Gregorie; and one stepsister, Judy Guidry

cook at the Bunk House homeless shelter; Catholic and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Isabelle Champagne Hudson

age 86, a native of Raceland and resident of Bush, died at 12:33 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Charles Edward Hudson; one daughter, Anita Louise Hudson Davidson; one brother, Harold C. Champagne; two sisters, Della Champagne and Gladys Simoni; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, William E. Hudson; her parents, Charlie and Mathilde Foret Champagne; and two sisters, Norma and Elouise Champagne

Gerald P. Marceaux

age 64, a native of Kaplan and resident of Gibson, died Saturday, May 27, 2006

visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gibson; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Linda Arceneaux Marceaux; one son, Michael Marceaux; one daughter, Jessica Marceaux; three brothers, Floyd and John Marceaux and Monsignori Sidney Marceaux; one sister, Judy Marceaux; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents Sidney J. Marceaux and Lydie Boudoin Marceaux; and one sister, Jo Ann Marceaux Broom

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Allen Joseph Theriot Sr.

age 76, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 1:46 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006

mass today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by his wife of 53 years, Adele Kreamer of Houma; three sons, Rickie Theriot and wife, Rosalind, of Houston, Jimmy Theriot and wife, Susan, and Allen Theriot Jr. and wife, Kathryn, of Houma; one daughter, Susie Theriot Woodward and husband, Peter, of Houma; 10 grandchildren, Mary Adele Theriot, Jenny Theriot Rogers, Rick Theriot, Danielle Theriot, Bryan Theriot; Peter Woodward III, Joey Allen Woodward, Allen Theriot III, Christopher Theriot and Karen Francis; three great grandchildren, Cullen Rogers, Jesse Rogers Jr. and Ethan Rogers; and two stepgrandchildren, Kristen and Brooke Theriot

preceded in death by his parents, Onezippe Theriot and Amanda Price Theriot; one son, Danny Theriot; four brothers, Ronald, Robert, Gilbert and Wallace Theriot; and three sisters, Vina T. Blanchard, Ocelia Jen Brunet and Azelia Theriot Bergeron

became a Knight of Columbus member in 1978, serving as Grand Knight of a Houma Council from 1985-87 holding every position available at some point; also faithful Navigator for the Calliouet Assembly for a year, district deputy for four years from 1992-96 and area coordinator from 1996-2000; also served as financial secretary for Annunziata Knights of Columbus Council No. 10612; the Theriot Family was also chosen as the Knights of Columbus State Family of the Year with the Fourth Degree; and he was chosen to receive The Bishop’s Award Medallion in 2002

an active member of Annunziata Church, belonging to the Ushers, Altar Society, Annunziata Council Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent De Paul Society, which he faithfully attended until it was no longer possible; served as a Eucharistic Minister, volunteer for various events and was involved in many fund-raising efforts to benefit the youth, the church and the community

Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Lodell Williams Wilkerson

age 79, a native of Provincal and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches; religious service Thursday at the Natchitoches funeral home, with burial in Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery

survived by three sons, Rodney Wilkerson and wife, Connie, Richard Wilkerson and wife, Lena, of Houma, and Ron Wilkerson and wife, Emily, of Youngsville; one daughter, Barbara Wingate and husband, John, of Evergreen, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Ora Wilkerson; her parents, Robert Cleveland Williams and Nan Hicks Williams; and one sister, Mable Hathorne

homemaker and a parishioner of Oak Grove Methodist Church

May 31, 2006

Amy Wigginton Aycock

age 96, a native of Taylorsville, Ky., and resident of Houma, went home to her eternal reward Monday, May 29, 2006

visitation until funeral time Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Franklin; funeral rites at the church, with burial in Franklin Cemetery

survived by one daughter, Joanne Morrison, and husband, Chester, of Houma; one stepdaughter, Mary Dupuis, and late husband, Steven, of Opelousas; and Elaine "Teen" Aycock of Franklin; seven grandchildren, Amy Hewel, Chet Morrison, Rev. Jim Morrison, Melinda Cosky, Sally Phillips, Mary Gregory and Steven Morrison; 12 step-grandchildren, James Lopez, Stephanie Morris, Danni Jones, Steven Dupuis Jr., Roy Dupuis, Charlie Dupuis, Barbara "Tateen" Ory, Jody Aycock, Ken Aycock, Mary Margaret Valls, Larry Aycock and Susan Fleniken; 14 great-grandchildren, 33 step-great-grandchildren, and 13 step-great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two nieces, Anne Edenfield and Elizabeth Huber, both of Florida; and one cousin, Mary Charles Stout, of Kentucky

preceded in death by her husband, Clarence A. Aycock of Franklin; her parents, Jesse Wigginton and Annie Massie; two sisters, Mary Jessie Montgomery and Elizabeth Hamer; and stepsons C.C. "Taddy" Aycock, and Joseph Westley Aycock

resident of Franklin for 70 years and for the past seven years, resided in Houma; after attending college in Bowling Green, Ky., she accepted a teaching position in Franklin where she met and married her husband; in later years, resumed her teaching career and earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and taught in St. Mary Parish schools for 19 years; an avid bridge player and a wonderful hostess and homemaker; traveled extensively and enjoyed her family and many lifelong friends; longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Franklin

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Philip B. Benoit

age 55, a native and resident of Lafayette, died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Lafayette General Medical Center

visitation Thursday and until funeral time Friday at the Delhomme Funeral Home Chapel of the Flowers, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette. A rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Thursday; mass Friday at the chapel with interment following in Jennings

Judy Dantin Frechette

age 58, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2006

visitation today and Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow

survived by her husband, William Bill Frechette; her mother, Rita Billiot Dantin; three sons, Thomas and John Bruce and Adam Trahan Jr.; three daughters, Robin B. Smith, Lisa B. Milligan, and Eva T. Smith; six brothers, Nolan and Dudley Dantin Jr., and Ebreaux Jr., Michael, Stanberg and Louis Dardar; two sisters, Juliet Gaspard and Lydia Serigny; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her father, Dudley J. Dantin Sr.; her stepfather, Ebreaux Dardar Sr.; one son, Chad Bruce Jr.; one grandson; one granddaughter; one brother, James Dardar Sr.; and one sister, Mary Dantin

homemaker

James Oneil ‘Jim’ Lewis

age 82, a native of Norphlet, Ark., and resident of Luling, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2006

visitation until funeral time Thursday at West St. Charles Baptist Church in Boutte; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling

survived by three sons, Larry W. Sweeney, Randy O. Lewis, and Ronnie D. Lewis; one daughter, Connie L. Cancienne; one step-brother, David Dickson; one sister, Bettie L. Early; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Lucille Lewis; his parents, Sid and Mamie Robinson Lewis; one son, Bobby Glen Sweeney; one brother, Haskel G. Lewis; and one sister, Nadine Starr

served in the U.S. Army during World War II; joined the Conservation Corps prior to enlisting in the Airborne Infantry as a mechanical instructor with the 511th Airborne, also known as the 11th Airborne; retired supervisor for Monsanto Chemicals; deacon and member of First Baptist Church of Luling; member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Enosia Gaspard Savoie

age 90, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma, died 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006

visitation until funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three daughters, Mavis S. Matherne and husband, F.J. Matherne Jr., of Bourg, Dr. Judy A. Savoie of Lake Charles, and Susan S. Lefort and husband, Paris, of Cut Off; five grandchildren, Chris Stager, Carrie Randolph, Eric Matherne, Dayna Landry and Janeen Lefort; and 11 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Luke John Savoie; her parents, Pierre Gaspard and Eliza Martin Gaspard; and two brothers, Leo and Lawrence Gaspard

seamstress for Fashion Center and clerk for A.M. and J.C. Dupont Department Store; founding parishioner and past teacher of CCD of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; an avid reader and published poet; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Charles Gordon Scott

age 53, a native of Benton and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at his residence in Houma

funeral services were held Saturday at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel in Coushatta, with interment in Ajax Cemetery

survived by two sons, Charles Patrick Scott and wife, Glenda, and Brandon Paul Scott; his parents, Gerry and Thomas Honea; one sister, Vickie Purvis and husband, Otis; one brother, Harvey Ray Scott and wife, Mindy, all of Houma; and 17 nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his father, Charles Pharis Scott of Natchitoches; and his grandparents, Harvey and Blanche Anderson of Jordan Ferry Community

pallbearers were Joseph Scott, Thomas Purvis, Keith Purvis, Mike Scott, Ryan Arnold, David Perkins and Roger Cason

Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home of Coushatta

Alberda B. Verdine

age 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 7:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Jerusalem Baptist Church; funeral services Thursday at the church, with burial in Combon Cemetery in Dulac

survived by her father, Clarence Bolden; three sons, Herman Verdin Sr., Cleveland Verdin Jr. of Houma and Clarence Verdin of New Orleans; two daughters, Cheryl Dark and Beverly Folse of Houma; two sisters, Beluah Gaither of Grand Caillou and Shirley Carver of New Burg, N.Y.; 22 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her mother, Hertha M. Bolden; and one daughter, Augustine Verdin

member of Morning Star Baptist Church; belonged to the order of J.J. Clement chapter 15 order of the Eastern Star; retired after 17 years as a teacher’s aide with the Terrebonne Parish School Board

Marie Lodell Williams Wilkerson

age 79, a native of Provincal and resident of Houma, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, May 29, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches; religious service Thursday at the Natchitoches funeral home, with burial in Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery

survived by three sons, Rodney Wilkerson and wife, Connie, Richard Wilkerson and wife, Lena, of Houma, and Ron Wilkerson and wife, Emily, of Youngsville; one daughter, Barbara Wingate and husband, John, of Evergreen, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Ora Wilkerson; her parents, Robert Cleveland Williams and Nan Hicks Williams; and one sister, Mable Hathorne

homemaker and a parishioner of Oak Grove Methodist Church