Houma Courier Obituaries 2006 07 July

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Obituaries July, 2006
compiled by Brian J. Oster
last updated: 31 August 2006

July 1, 2006

Beau J. Bullock

age 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, June 30, 2006

visitation to service time Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; memorial service Sunday at the funeral home

survived by his father, Dub Bullock; his mother, Cindy Hebert Pitre and husband, Eric Pitre; three brothers, Brady Bullock, Jordan Bullock and Mike House; and one sister, Jessica Bullock

preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Ray Hebert, Grace Hebert, W.J. "Dub" Bullock and Rose Marie Bullock; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins

Thibodaux Funeral Home

William T. Loveless

age 86, a native of Warren, Ark., and resident of Luling, died at 12:41 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2006

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Boutte Assembly of God Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery

survived by one son, William "Pat" Loveless; one daughter, Pamela L. White; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Alma Lucille Loveless; and his parents, Chester and Drusie Senn Loveless

Falgout Funeral Home

Carlos Gene Mitchell

age 51, a native of Louisiana and resident of Gray, died at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006

visitation to service time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by devoted friend, Angela Hawthorne; two sisters, Cheryll Calloway of Lafayette and Angie Parker of Houma; one half-sister, Eunice Myer of Houma; two brothers, Kirk Mitchell of Houma and Marvin Mitchell of Baton Rouge; and one half-brother, Eric Mitchell of Los Angeles

preceded in death by his parents, Earl A. Mitchell and Phyllis Sims Mitchell

Walter Joseph ‘White’ Tabor

age 79, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Thursday, June 29, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; mass Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by his wife, Toudell Ordoyne Tabor; one son, Herbert J. Tabor and wife, Donna Folse Tabor; one daughter, Gale Tabor Thibodaux and husband, Carl J. Thibodaux; two brothers, Perry Tabor and Roland "Roy" Tabor; one sister, Lena Tabor Sanchez; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Elfer Tabor and Dora Delatte Tabor; and one granddaughter, Tonia Ann Tabor

U.S. World War II Army veteran and an employee of Thompson Machinery

Julia Anding Walker

age 61, a native of Pleasant Hill and resident of Austin, Texas, died after a brief illness, Tuesday, June 27, 2006

funeral service today at Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Funeral Home, with burial in Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Memorial Park

survived by her husband of 40 years, Jerry Walker; two sons, Jacob Walker of Dallas, and Stephen Walker and wife, Hilary, of Houston; one granddaughter, Morgan Walker of Austin; four sisters, Janet Roesler and husband, Frank, of Zachary, Ida Chauvin and husband, Larry, of Houma, Montez Coyle of Houma and Bobbie Brock and husband, James, of Leander, Texas; two brothers, David Anding of Port Allen and Robert Anding of Corpus Christi, Texas; and many loving nephews, nieces and friends

preceded in death by her parents, William Rolfe Anding and Virginia Lewis

grew up in Houma and graduated from Terrebonne High School; attended Nicholls State University and began her teaching career at Little Caillou Elementary School in 1963 as a 19-year-old; 35-year resident of Austin, retired school teacher having taught for 23 years at Popham Elementary School in the Del Valle Independent School District; during retirement university supervisor/mentor of student teachers at Texas State University in San Marcos

Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Funeral Home

July 2, 2006

Ennis ‘T-Boy’ Chauvin

age 75, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Schriever, died Friday, June 30, 2006

religious services Monday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux, reception followed

survived by his wife, Billie J. Chauvin; 12 children, Stephen Chauvin, Diana Peterson, Laurie Pederson, Eric Chauvin, Jason Chauvin, Danny Ray Mason, Kristina Katona, LaShawn LaJohn Null, Janet Steineger, John Steineger, Beth Steineger, Kevin Steineger and many more adopted children through the heart; four brothers, Bobby Chauvin, Percy "Plug" Chauvin, Floyd "Timmy" Chauvin and Lloyd "Totsy" Chauvin; two sisters, Dorice "Dot" Duplantis and Sybil Marcel; numerous nieces and nephews; 26 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his first wife of 28 years, Marge Marcel Chauvin; his second wife of five years, Mary Hassett Chauvin; his parents, Antoine "Buck" Chauvin and Beatrice "Bea" Samanie Chauvin; and one brother, Peter Chauvin

Landry’s Funeral Home

Albert Folse

age 88, a native of the St. Charles community and resident of Raceland, died Friday, June 30, 2006

visitation to service time Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the St. Charles Cemetery in the St. Charles community

survived by four sons, Albert J. Folse Sr., Reed A. Folse, Charles T. Folse and James P. Folse; one daughter, Mary F. Fuselier; 22 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ladet Folse; his parents, Joseph and Notesia Folse; two brothers, Olide Folse and Joseph Folse Jr.; five sisters, Henrietta Folse, Marietta F. Loris, Odelia Folse, Marie Folse and Celine Folse; and one great-grandson

U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II

Beverly ‘Nanie’ Lovell Kennedy

age 69, a native and lifelong resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006

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

survived by her loving husband of more than 52 years, S.T. Kennedy of Houma; one son, Keith Michael Kennedy and wife, Christine, of Houma; two daughters, Karrie Gayle Savoie and husband, Rory, of Lockport, and Debbie Brouillette and husband, Randy, of Houma; two brothers, Gerald Lovell of Gray and Allie Lovell Jr. of Houma; three sisters, Sylvia Boudreaux of Bayou Dularge, Rosalee Champagne of Houma and Delores Lirette of Marrero; five grandchildren, Tracie Lynn Prestenback and husband, Chad, Kimberly Kay Scott and husband, Heath, Rande’ Renee Brouillette, Ellen Elizabeth Kennedy and Emma Christine Kennedy; and eight great-grandchildren, Casey Gayle Prestenback, Caleb Prestenback, Colby Prestenback, Cory Robichaux Jr., Emilee Robichaux, Hunter Scott, Heather Scott and Gage Scott

preceded in death by her parents, Allie Joseph Lovell Sr. and Rosanell Trosclair Lovell; one brother, Edmond "T-Boy" Lovell; and two sisters, Joyce Neeley and Barbara Lovell Harvey

retired owner of Beverly’s Beauty Shop, which was in existence for 23 years; charter member of the Krewe of Aphrodite; selflessly volunteered her time and talents to the residents and staff of The Oaks Nursing Home in Houma; deepest passions in life were shopping, spending time with her family and socializing with friends; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Melvin Joseph ‘Joe’ Punch

age 68, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006

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

survived by his wife, Nancy Ann Adams Punch; his mother, Edith Punch Cunningham; two daughters, Jennine Dumont and husband, Nason, and Rhonda LeBouef and husband, Craig; and three grandchildren, Natasha Adair and Heather and Jada LeBouef

preceded in death by his father, Orice Punch Sr.; his stepfather, Willis Cunningham; a brother, Orice Punch Jr.; and two sisters, Anna Rose Folse and Beverly Punch

parishioner of Holy Savior; U.S. Army veteran; worked as a pipefitter for Bollinger Shipyards

Falgout Funeral Homes

July 3, 2006

Sophie Jane Broussard

age 80, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Lockport, died at 3:26 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006

visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery

survived by six sons, Johnny deLalorie, Richard deLalorie, Carroll deLalorie, Aubry "CoCo" Broussard, Michael Broussard and David Broussard; three brothers, Patrick, Garland and Allen Guidry; two sisters, Ethel Busquet and Betty White; and nine grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Florence Berard Guidry

Gladys Bergeron Dennis

age 90, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006

visitation Tuesday and 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, Melvin Dennis of Houma; one son, Melvin J. "Buddy" Dennis and wife, Leah, of Houma; two daughters, Mary Ann D. Graves and husband, Wayne, and Diane D. Butcher and husband, Kip, of Houma; one brother, Leo Bergeron of Houma; two sisters, Theresa Guidry of Houma and Stella Suchanek of Slidell; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Albert J. Bergeron and Clorance Chauvin Bergeron; one brother, Charles Bergeron; and two sisters, Mell St. John and Virginia Pontiff

homemaker and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Beverly ‘Nanie’ Lovell Kennedy

age 69, a native and lifelong resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006

funeral services were held today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery

survived by her husband, S.T. Kennedy of Houma; one son, Keith Michael Kennedy and wife, Christine, of Houma; two daughters, Karrie Gayle Savoie and husband, Rory, of Lockport, and Debbie Brouillette and husband, Randy, of Houma; two brothers, Gerald Lovell of Gray and Allie Lovell Jr. of Houma; three sisters, Sylvia Boudreaux of Bayou Dularge, Rosalee Champagne of Houma and Delores Lirette of Marrero; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Allie Joseph Lovell Sr. and Rosanell Trosclair Lovell; one brother, Edmond "T-Boy" Lovell; and two sisters, Joyce Neeley and Barbara Lovell Harvey

retired owner of Beverly’s Beauty Shop, which was in existence for 23 years; also a charter member of the Krewe of Aphrodite; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Melvin Joseph ‘Joe’ Punch

age 68, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006

funeral services were held today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with interment in the church mausoleum

survived by his wife, Nancy Ann Adams Punch; his mother, Edith Punch Cunningham; two daughters, Jennine Dumont and husband, Nason, and Rhonda LeBouef and husband, Craig; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Orice Punch Sr.; his stepfather, Willis Cunningham; a brother, Orice Punch Jr.; and two sisters, Anna Rose Folse and Beverly Punch

U.S. Army veteran and worked as a pipefitter for Bollinger Shipyards; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Janet Gros Zeringue

age 67, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, July 2, 2006

visitation Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by two sons, Dr. Kent Rhodes and wife, Karen Rhodes, and Troy Rhodes Sr. and wife, Wendy Rhodes; one daughter, Stacie Hebert Bauman and husband, George Bauman Jr.; two brothers, Jerry Gros and wife, Velma, and Edmond Gros and wife, Janelle; one sister, MaryAnn Torres and husband, Micheal Torres; nine grandchildren, Troy Rhodes Jr., Summer Dardar, Jude Hebert, Jared Triche, Hayden Triche, Ryan Rhodes, Racheal Rhodes, Joshua Rhodes and Jacob Rhodes; and four great-grandchildren, Raine Dardar, Jaxx Dardar, Mazy Rhodes and Leilyn Hebert

preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Zeringue Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Aline Thibodaux Gros; one granddaughter, Kamber Danielle Triche; three brothers, Emanuel, Carroll and Russell Gros; and two sisters, Emma and Katherine Gros

Thibodaux Funeral Home

July 4, 2006

Lee A. ‘Tommy’ Ainsworth

age 81, a native of Walters and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 1, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday in the Chapel of Kinner and Stevens Funeral Home in Jena; memorial service Wednesday in the chapel, with burial in Tidwell Cemetery in Nebo

survived by his wife, Velma Freeman Ainsworth of Houma; two sons, Michael Lee Ainsworth Sr. and Sammy Wayne Ainsworth, both of Houma; three daughters, Barbara Ann Aldrich of Kelly, Penny Ann Naquin and Sharon Lenora Naquin, both of Houma; one sister, Verna Mae Trentham of Jena; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, James V. and Addie W. Masters Ainsworth

U.S. World War II veteran and was retired from working as a valve repairman in the oil industry

Alton ‘Bruce’ Broussard

age 81, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 5:55 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2006

visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Thursday at the funeral home

survived by his wife, Florine Broussard; three sons, James, Todd and Gary Broussard; two daughters, Leslie Dumond and Susan Dieel; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Luzin and Clemence Broussard; one brother, Lawrence Broussard; and one sister, Elder Myers

retired machinist from K & B Machines and was a World War II Army veteran serving in the battle of the bulge; Catholic

Beau J. Bullock

age 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, June 30, 2006

memorial service was held Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel

survived by his father, Dub Bullock; his mother, Cindy Hebert Pitre and husband, Eric Pitre; three brothers, Brady Bullock, Jordan Bullock and Mike House; one sister, Jessica Bullock; his grandparents, Charles Ray Hebert, Grace Hebert, W.J. "Dub" Bullock and Rose Marie Bullock; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Johnnie M. Jaccuzzo

age 94, a lifelong resident of Houma, died at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006

visitation to prayer service Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one son, Carey M. Jaccuzzo of Houma; one daughter, Susan Henry of Schriever; one brother, Emile Jaccuzzo of Houma; one sister, Betty J. Pellegrino of Maryland; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Juliette C. Jaccuzzo; his parents, Joseph Jaccuzzo and Rose Catanese Jaccuzzo; one brother, Dr. James V. Jaccuzzo; and one sister, Mamie Jaccuzzo

president of Jaccuzzo Realty Co. and Jaccuzzo Land Co., which also included ownership in the Bijou and Drive Inn Amusement Co.; owned and operated a new car and truck dealership on Barrow Street for over 30 years selling Studebaker cars and trucks

served as chairman of the board of the Houma Housing Authority for 18 years and was co-founder of Terrebonne Sportsman League in 1948 where he served as president and lifetime member of the board; president and lifetime member of the Board of the Whiskey Pass Silver King Association

Danny May

age 46, a native of Vandale, Ark., and resident of Batesville, Ark., died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2006 of a heart attack

services held Wednesday at Thomas and Wilson Funeral Home in Wynn, Ark., with burial in Morrow Cemetery

survived by his wife, Lola Theriot May; one son, Danny May; one stepson, Robert Guidry Jr.; four daughters, Heather, Asha, Alisha and Jessica May; three stepdaughters, Christy Bergeron and husband, Percy, Lisa Conklin and husband, Billy, and Wendy Crochet and husband, Billy; four brothers, Jim May, Robert May, A.K. May and Larry May; one sister, Ernestine Self; two grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, A.K. May and Gladys May

July 5, 2006

Sophie Jane Broussard

age 80, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Lockport, died at 3:26 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006

religious service was held today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery

survived by six sons, Johnny deLalorie, Richard deLalorie, Carroll deLalorie, Aubry "CoCo" Broussard, Michael Broussard and David Broussard; three brothers, Patrick, Garland and Allen Guidry; two sisters, Ethel Busquet and Betty Walet; and nine grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Florence Berard Guidry; and one sister, Beverly Chauffee

Falgout Funeral Home

Christopher Gilbert Carmouche

age 57, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, July 2, 2006

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

survived two brothers, Norman Carmouche and wife, Sandy, and Paul Carmouche and wife, Marti; two sisters, Nancy Robichaux and husband, Howard, and Anne McCollam and husband, Edmund; one brother-in-law, John Huddleston; 19 nieces and nephews; 20 great-nieces and nephews; and many "good" cousins

preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Anna Belle Carmouche; and one sister, Sue Carmouche Huddleston

Landry’s Funeral Home

Rannie J. Duplantis Jr.

age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2006

visitation Thursday 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 one son, Jody Duplantis; two daughters, Amy Pellegrin and Kim Bergeron; two brothers, Ronnie and Frederick Duplantis; one sister, Martha Ordoyne; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Rannie Sr. and Libby Duplantis

worked for Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and was a U.S. Air Force veteran; devoted to the American Legion Post No. 380; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Johnnie M. Jaccuzo

age 94, a lifelong resident of Houma, died at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006

visitation to prayer service Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one son, Carey M. Jaccuzzo of Houma; one daughter, Susan Henry of Schriever; one brother, Emile Jaccuzzo of Houma; one sister, Betty J. Pellegrino of Maryland; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Juliette C. Jaccuzzo; his parents, Joseph Jaccuzzo and Rose Catanese Jaccuzzo; one brother, Dr. James V. Jaccuzzo; and one sister, Mamie Jaccuzzo

prominent businessman and was president of Jaccuzzo Realty Co. and Jaccuzzo Land Co., which also included ownership in the Bijou and Drive Inn Amusement Co.; owned and operated a new car and truck dealership on Barrow Street for more than 30 years selling Studebaker cars and trucks

served as chairman of the board of the Houma Housing Authority for 18 years; love for fishing and boating lead him to become co-founder of Terrebonne Sportsman League in 1948 where he served as president and lifetime member of the board; president and lifetime member of the Board of the Whisky Pass Silver King Association; of the many achievements and awards he received during his lifetime he was most proud of receiving The Bishop Hanna award which is the St. Peter Medal

love for boating and fishing; his belief for conservation and sportsmanship was his golden rule

Chauvin Funeral Home

Westley Joseph Rodrigue

age 27, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2006

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

survived by his parents, Patrick Thomas Rodrigue Sr. and Merry Dell Chelette Rodrigue of Houma; one brother, Cody E. Rodrigue of Houma; and his grandparents, Howard R. Rodrigue Sr. and Shirley Rodrigue of Houma, and Gilbert "Ray" Chelette of Montgomery

preceded in death by one brother, Patrick Thomas "Boo" Rodrigue Jr.; his grandmother, Joy Dubois Chelette; and three cousins, Gene "Peanut" P. Bonvillain Jr., Brittany Ann Rodrigue and Seth Rodrigue

machinist and a 1996 graduate of South Terrebonne High School

Chauvin Funeral Home

Todd Allen White

age 37, a native of Lexington, Ky., and resident of Houma, died at 11:55 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2006

memorial service Thursday at 8416 Cecile St. in Houma

survived by his wife, Charity Head White of Houma; his father, Ernest White Jr. and wife, Geri, of Paris, Ky.; two sons, Austin White of Houma and Cody White of Florida; three daughters, Kristin White of Houma, Kaitlyn White of Florida and Jasmyne White of Houma; one brother, Ronald Fenton of Houma; and two sisters, Barbara Carmen and Dawn White of Lexington, Ky.

U.S. Army veteran

July 6, 2006

Burl Anderson Jr.

age 79, a native of Algiers and resident of Gretna, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006

funeral services were held at Murray Henderson Funeral Home, with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale

survived by three sons, Edward J. Anderson Sr. of New Orleans, Keven Spencer of Tennessee and Arnold Spencer of California; one daughter, Gail A. Veal and husband, Leon, of Houma; 24 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Orelia J. Parker and Burl Anderson Sr.; and one son, James Lee Anderson

retired criminal sheriff officer and was a member of Fraternal Order of Police; U.S. Army veteran

Acton Joseph Anselmi Sr.

age 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8:40 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2006

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

survived by two sons, Gelvase Anselmi and Acton Anselmi Jr.; two daughters, Christine "Christy" A. Bourg and Janelle A. Shur; one brother, Gibson Anselmi; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Gelvase Joseph and Elizabeth Dantin Anselmi; and one brother, Preston Anselmi

U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Daniel Everette Bell Jr.

age 27, a native of Inglewood, Calif., a former resident of Los Angeles, Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died Sunday, June 25, 2006

memorial service Sunday at Greater King David Baptist Church in Baton Rouge

survived by his mother, Sheila Walker and stepfather, Sidney Upton; his father, Daniel E. Bell Sr.; two brothers, Bruce Gray and Frank Bell; one sister, Cheyncitha Gray; his grandmothers, Olla Bell and Samella Howard; and numerous relatives

worked for the Footlocker and Home Furniture Co.; member of Kappa Alpha PSI, a Mason and Eastern Star; member of Rising Star Baptist Church

Wilma Louise Louise Lapeyrouse Cenac

age 83, a native of Montegut and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2006

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

survived by two sons, Gorum J. Cenac Jr. and wife, Mary, of Tulsa, Okla., and David L. Cenac of Houma; five daughters, Cynthia C. Foster of Rusk, Texas, April C. Guidry of Orlando, Fla., Trudy C. Piper and husband, John, of Plano, Texas, Judith C. Boudreaux and husband, Keith, of Houma, and Mary C. Clausen and husband, Brian, of Thibodaux; one sister, Iris L. Ford of Mississippi; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Gorum J. Cenac Sr.; her parents, Augustave Abel Lapeyrouse and Mary Catherine Belanger Lapeyrouse; two brothers, J.P. Lapeyrouse and Lionel Lapeyrouse; and three sisters, Aline Bascle, Leona L. Pirnie and Gertrude L. Bienvenu

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Rannie J. Duplantis Jr.

age 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday, July 3, 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 one son, Jody Duplantis; two daughters, Amy Pellegrin and Kim Bergeron; two brothers, Ronnie and Frederick Duplantis; one sister, Martha Ordoyne; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Rannie Sr. and Libby Duplantis

worked for Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and was a U.S. Air Force veteran; devoted to the American Legion Post No. 380; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Raymond James Grabert Sr.

age 66, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery

survived by his wife, Victoria Mary Navarre Grabert of Houma; one son, Raymond James Grabert Jr. and wife, Jennifer, of Calhoun City, Miss.; one daughter, Barbara G. Kimberly and husband, Keith, of Raceland; one brother, Robert Grabert of Raceland; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Grabert and Odile Schouest Grabert; and one brother, Joseph Grabert

an electrician at Chabert Medical Center and Terrebonne General Medical Center; U.S. Army veteran and a member of Coteau Baptist Church

Patsy Trahan Hebert

age 64, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by her husband, Octave Hebert Sr.; eight sons, Patrick Hebert and wife, Sophie C., Todd Hebert and wife, Debra P., Billy Hebert and wife, Annette S., Ted Hebert and wife, Pam T., Octave "Jay" Hebert and wife, Shelley D., Roy Hebert, Paul Hebert and Charles Hebert and wife, Misty G.; one daughter, Patricia Hebert; one brother, Louis "Track" Trahan; four sisters, Margie T. Cressione, Audrey T. Doucet, Voilet T. Guidry and Vivian T. Arceneaux; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Louis Trahan Sr. and Lillian Savoie Trahan; and one brother, Anthony Trahan

Catholic

Mary ‘Sue’ N. Johnson

age 59, a native of Houma and resident of Dallas, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006

visitation Friday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Levi Johnson; four sons, Steven, Richard, Anthony and Cliffton Wayne Johnson; eight sisters, Hattie James, Betty Holmes, Bonnie James, Stacey James, Neomia James, Bertha Blake, Penny Arvie and Geraldine Rothschild; three brothers, Roy James, Willie Newton and Joseph Tilliams; and 10 grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Issac Newton and Rosemary James Welsh; and her grandparents, Ozelin James and Hattie James

food server with Garland Food Service and Terrebonne Parish

Clothile Granier Kraemer

age 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Kraemer, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006

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

survived by her husband of 66 years, Kermit Kraemer Sr.; one son, Kermit Kraemer Jr.; two daughters, Evelyn K. Hotard and Roxanne K. Angelloz; two brothers, Kert Granier and Phillip Granier; two sisters, Laura Gravois and Amanda Steib; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Theophile Granier and Melanie Martinez Granier; three brothers, Leo Paul Granier Sr., Joseph Granier and Lawrence Granier Sr.; three sisters, Elaine Cortez, Marion Cortez and Louise Rome; and one great-grandchild, Matthew Hotard

member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church

Joachim F. ‘Bill’ Thibodaux

age 94, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 12:16 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2006

memorial service Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

survived by his wife of 24 years, Julie Chatagnier Thibodaux; one son, James Thibodaux Sr. and companion, Dawn Douglas; and two grandchildren, James Thibodaux Jr. and Blake Thibodaux

preceded in death by his wife, Noby Diez Thibodaux; his parents, Joachim and Irma Rome Thibodaux; six brothers, Harris "Harry", Levi, Oliver, Lawrence, Junius "Gilbert" and Eugene Thibodaux; and six sisters, Annie Landry, Louise Ford, Anna Mae Tatse, Nora Andres, Louisa Andres and Vivian Thibodaux

retired and enjoyed gardening and spoiling his grandsons; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Samart Funeral Home

Jacqulyn B. Weaver

age 72, a native of Shreveport and resident of Haughton, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2006

funeral services held Friday at Shreve City Baptist Church in Shreveport

survived by her mother, Omalou Bamburg of Haughton; three sons, Tyra Weaver, Samuel Weaver and Chris Weaver, all of Houma; one daughter, Elizabeth Weaver of Nashville, Tenn.; one brother, David Bamburg of Shreveport; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Weaver; her father, David C. Bamburg; one son, Richard W. Weaver Jr.; two daughters, Sharon Weaver and Cindy Weaver; and one sister, Gwen Hodgden

homemaker and worked for Weaver Lumber; member of Haughton Baptist Church

Jeremy Dale Welch

age 29, a resident of DeQuincy, died Saturday, July 1, 2006

funeral services were held today at The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy, with burial today at Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville

survived by his parents, Rodger Dale and Clelma June Welch of DeQuincy; one son, Tristen Dale Welch of San Augustine, Texas; one daughter, Makenzie Rachelle Welch of San Augustine; and his fianceé, Amanda Jackson of DeQuincy

preceded in death by his grandparents, Clelma Ardelle and Eva Rogers and Buddy Welch and Evylene Welch Lawhorn

employed by Turner Industries

July 7, 2006

Norma Robichaux Champagne

age 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006

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

survived by three sons, John Champagne and wife, Margaret, David Champagne and wife, Regina, and James Champagne Sr. and wife, Claire; two daughters, Mary Pertuit and husband, Wayne, and Janet Thibodaux and husband, Wayne; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Milton J. Champagne; her parents, Robert and Viola Boudreaux Robichaux; two brothers, Adam Robichaux and Roy Robichaux Sr.; one sister, Eve R. Long; and one grandchild

parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Bethany Jane Burleigh Hebert

age 73, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; memorial service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by two sons, Gaylen Paul Hebert and wife, Dawn, and Bennet Leigh Hebert and wife, Wendy, of Houma; two daughters, Bonnie H. Doucet and husband, Leonard, and Marla H. Guidry and husband, Brooke, of Houma; one brother, Ronald Anthony Burleigh and wife, Janice, of California; six grandchildren, Austin and Amber Hebert, Eric and Jordan Doucet, and Connor and Grant Guidry, all of Houma; and one great-grandchild, Pierson Anthony Faulkner

preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Paul Hebert; her parents, Charles William Burleigh and Wilda Louise Prudhomme Burleigh; one son, William Thayne Hebert; and one brother, Charles William Burleigh Jr.

homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary ‘Sue’ N. Johnson

age 59, a native of Houma and resident of Dallas, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006

visitation today at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Levi Johnson; four sons, Steven, Richard, Anthony and Cliffton Wayne Johnson; eight sisters, Hattie James, Betty Holmes, Bonnie James, Stacey James, Neomia James, Bertha Blake, Penny Arvie and Geraldine Rothschild; eight brothers, Bennie, Lawrence, Michael, Joseph, Clayton, Steven Roy James, Willie Newton and Joseph Tilliams; and 10 grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Issac Newton and Rosemary James Welsh; and her grandparents, Ozelin James and Hattie James

food server with Garland Food Service and Terrebonne Parish

Community Funeral Home

Ruth K. Woodruff

age 95, a native of Ames, Iowa, and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, June 15, 2006

memorial service Saturday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews, with burial in Ames Municipal Cemetery

survived by two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one niece

preceded in death by her husband, Thomas D. Woodruff; her parents, Burdett and Mary Kent; one son, James Douglas Woodruff; and one sister, Marion K. Barger

very active in the Pink Ladies, U.M.W. and Senior Olympics

Rannie Duplantis Jr.

age 63, born and raised in Chauvin, died Monday

buried today in the St. Joseph Catholic Church cemetery in Chauvin

survived by son, Jody Duplantis, and daughters, Amy Pellegrin and Kim Bergeron and grandchildren (mentions granddaughters)

battled lymphoma off and on for 12 years

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s deputy; began working in the motor pool, where he maintained the sheriff’s vehicles, while his twin brother, Ronnie Duplantis, was sheriff; after his brother’s term, Rannie Duplantis quit the Sheriff’s Office; re-hired in 1994 as a paper servant in the corrections office, where he soon became an officer

St. Joseph Catholic Church parishioner

U.S. Air Force veteran; commander for the American Legion Post No. 380 in Chauvin; active with the Legion on the local, state and national levels, helping to organize various posts and squadrons; also passionate about his work with the Sons of the American Legion, assembling fund-raisers for child welfare

known for having a good sense of humor; easygoing and could lighten up any predicament; could find humor and irony in almost any situation

favorite hobby was building and furnishing elaborate dollhouses; started handcrafting these about 10 years ago as a way to relieve stress and relax; had his own workshop-office in his home

July 8, 2006

Gary Chaisson

age 53, of Houma, died in a car wreck, at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006

memorial service today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Prospect Street

survived by his parents, Ann Chaisson of Thibodaux and Tildon Chaisson of Lockport; one daughter, April Chaisson; four grandchildren; five brothers, Edward and wife, Ruth Lombas, of Larose, Dave and wife, Dolores Lombas, of Chauvin, James and wife, Debra Chaisson, of Thibodaux, Paul and wife, Mary Ann Chaisson, of Bayou Blue and Greg Chaisson of Lockport; one sister, Jennifer Chaisson of Lockport; and numerous nieces and nephews

employed by E.B.I.; Jehovah’s Witness

JoAnn Chaisson

age 57, of Houma, died in a car wreck, at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006

memorial service today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Prospect Street

survived by her parents, Joseph Sr. and Henrietta Territa of Labadieville; one son, Shane and wife, Teresa Lirette; one granddaughter, Mariela; two grandsons, Shane Jr. and Kalby, of Marrero; three sisters, Virginia "Gina" Cunningham and husband, Charles "Vern", of Houma, Darlene Montz and husband, Brent, of Vacherie, and Sandra Richard and husband, Linden, of Thibodaux; one brother, Joseph Territa Jr. of Gonzales; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews

homemaker, loved working in her flower garden and loved making other people happy; Jehovah’s Witness

Mary Loise Coxon

age 63, a native of Houma, died in San Bernardino County, Calif., Wednesday, June 28, 2006

survived by two daughters, Phajarita and Jemina; one son, Allen; two granddaughters, Charla and Helena; and one grandson, Marcus

Elmer Joseph Duplantis

age 78, died Thursday, July 6, 2006

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary prayed Sunday at the funeral home by the Elizabeth Ann Seton Rosary Group; funeral service Monday at St. Pius X Church

Delhomme Funeral Home

Earl Williams

age 62, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, June 23, 2006

visitation to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by one brother, Harold Lyons; and one sister, Alice Lyons

preceded in death by his father, Earl Scoby; and his mother, May Lyons

Johnny M. Jaccuzzo

age 94, died July 1

son Carey Jaccuzzo; daughter Susan Henry; father, Joseph Jaccuzzo

began his working career as a sugar-cane-truck driver for his father, who owned several plantations; started businesses of his own; president of Jaccuzzo Realty Co. and Jaccuzzo Land Co., which also included ownership in the Bijou and Drive Inn Amusement Co.; Bijou movie theater was a downtown Houma landmark for years, one of several local movie houses, between Roussel and Barrow streets, across Main Street from the present memorial park and footbridge, burned in February 1953

for more than three decades Jaccuzzo also owned and operated a new car and truck dealership on Barrow Street, selling Studebaker cars and trucks; served as chairman of the board of the Houma Housing Authority for 18 years, heading the panel that oversaw the parish’s public-housing facilities.
co-founded Terrebonne Sportsman League in 1948; also served as president of Whisky Pass Silver King Association, an exclusive fishing club; family would attend fisherman’s mass at St. Francis de Sales Church in Houma before leaving for a weekend at the fishing camp

had a weakness for newer, better boats -- owning 57 during his lifetime; enjoyed rigging them with new equipment

also took part in food and clothing drives for the elderly and low-income families; after becoming a parishioner at St. Gregory Barbarigo Church in Houma, he used his community connections to raise money to build a church; received The Bishop Hanna award for his volunteer efforts

July 9, 2006

Lynette ‘Lyn’ LeBouef Adams

age 39, a native of Houma and resident of Waggaman, died Thursday, July 6, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home; cremated

survived by her husband, Mark Adams; her parents Harriet Ibanez and Ellis Lebouef Jr.; her stepfathers, Mario Ibanez and Ernest "Leroy" Gregoire Sr.; two daughters, Trista Adams and Chantell Lebouef; three brothers, Ernest "Lee" Gregoire, Tony Lebouef and Ellis Lebouef III; and three sisters, Dawn, Ellen and Marsha Lebouef

preceded in death by her grandparents, Hilda and Harold Domangue and one sister, Trista Gregoire

JoAnne Delatte Boudreaux

age 52, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died Thursday, July 6, 2006

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

survived by her husband, Joseph N. "Shorty" Boudreaux; her parents, Noah and Verna Tabor Delatte; one step-son, Jerry Boudreaux; one step-daughter, Joyce Andras; one brother, Noah Delatte Jr.; three sisters, Diana Small, Thelma Delatte and Tiffany Andras; one niece, Rhonda Tabor and four step-grandchildren

preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Hebert and Theresa Delatte

Leroy ‘Do Do’ Bruce

age 67, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:03 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006

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

survived by his wife, Virgie Sampey Bruce; four sons, Darrell, Eli "Toby" Sr., Gerard and Chad Bruce; one brother, Pierre "Pete" Bruce; four sisters, Lois Savoie, Lorraine Champagne, Linda Johnson and Bonnie Richaux; and 14 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Bruce and Sedonia Lefort Bruce; and three nephews

commercial shrimper; Catholic

Elmer Joseph Duplantis

age 78, a native of Houma, died Thursday, July 6, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary recited today at the funeral home by the Elizabeth Ann Seton Rosary Group; mass Monday at St. Pius X Church, with burial in Fountain Memorial Cemetery; Rev. O. Joseph Breaux, Pastor of St. Alphonsus Church of Maurice, celebrated the Mass and conduct the services

survived by his wife of 57 years, Myrtis Robicheaux Duplantis of Lafayette; one daughter, Phyllis Sue Melancon of Lafayette; one son, Bradford Duplantis and wife, Debbie, of Lafayette; and three grandchildren, Leonard Bernard III and fiancee’, Amy Ducote, Ian Duplantis and Taylor Duplantis

preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Duplantis and Louie Chaisson Duplantis; and one sister, Eva Mae Duplantis Boudreaux

retired from The Superior Oil Co. (a subsidiary of Mobile Oil) after 38 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran; past president of Delta Daylily Society

Delhomme Funeral Home

Gary Joseph Landry

age 60, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; mass at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland

survived by his wife Virginia Gautreaux Landry; two sons, Ron Landry and Gary Landry Jr. and wife, Naomi; two daughters, Kaye Lynn Pennex and husband, Darryl and Angele Landry; three brothers, Wallace Landry and wife, Linda, Dave Landry and wife, Donna, and Gerald Landry and wife, Roxanne; one sister, Carolyn Rousseau and husband, Beau; one godmother, Gloria "Mim" LeCompte; and eight grandchildren; Amie and Heather Pennex; Ron Jr., Jordan, Drew and Malori Landry and Cassie and Lanie Louviere

preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Elizabeth "Bell" Detillier Landry; his father and mother-in-law, Roland and Odit Gautreaux Sr.; and one brother, Donald Landry

shipfitter for Avondale Shipyard for 40 years; former fireman for the Raceland Volunteer Fire Department; enjoyed working, carpentry and gardening

Falgout Funeral Home

July 10, 2006

Percy J. ‘Pete’ deGravelles Jr.

age 77, a native of Franklin and resident of Lafayette, died Saturday, July 8, 2006

visitation Tuesday at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel; wake service Tuesday in the chapel; memorial service Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette, with interment in Fountain Memorial Mausoleum

survived by his wife, Jane Roane deGravelles of Lafayette; five daughters, Roane Risher and husband, Greg, of Houma, Judith Boutte and husband, R.J., of Lafayette, Carol Williams and husband, Rick, of Kernersville, N.C., Renee DeMoss and husband, Mark, of Greenville, S.C., and Diane Trull and husband, Steve, of Greensboro, N.C.; one brother, Bob deGravel of Sacramento, Calif.; four sisters, Abbie McNulty, Charlotte LeBlanc and Renee Stirling, all of Franklin and Jeannette Piette of Appleton, Wis.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Percy J. deGravelles Sr. and Abbie Marin deGravelles; and two sisters, Marin Piette and Mary Moreau

in partnership with his father that was incorporated as Teche Planting; active in the St. Mary Parish Farm Bureau and was on the board of directors of St. Mary Sugar Co-op; chosen King Sucrose XXXV of the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, and Progressive Farmer Magazine selected him as Man of the Year in Service to Louisiana Agriculture; received from the Dwyer Memorial the coveted Sugar Man of the Year

active in the American Sugar Cane League and was elected the 29th president of the League and served as its general manager; served as president of the Louisiana Division of the American Society of Sugar Technologists, and as chairman of the National Legislative Committee and received the President’s Award for the American Sugar Cane League

served as director of the First Commercial Bank of Franklin, which is now Capitol One Bank, on the advisory council with the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta and as a member of the Business Advisory Council to the Board of Governor’s of the Federal Reserve System; the first president of the LSU Parents Club; also organized and served as chairman of the task force that created the LSU Agricultural Leadership Program

served on the board of directors of many organizations, was active in the American Diabetes Association and served as a Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce board member

Byron John Granier

age 53, a native of Kraemer and resident of Vacherie, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Victory Assembly of God Church in Vacherie; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Josie Legendre Granier; his mother, Dorothy Cortez Granier; four sons, Jared Granier and wife, Hope, Clint and Benjamin "Ben" Granier and Kenny Martinez; one daughter, Desiree "Desi" Dufrene and husband, Lynn "Boogie"; three brothers, Wilfred "Bayou", Oscar and Chester Granier; five sisters, Elodie Rome, Iris Landry, Rosemary Adams, Dorothy "Dot" Granier and Mona Folse; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Dave Granier; one son, Nicholas "Nick" Granier; and one sister, Pamela Becnel

deacon for Victory Assembly of God Church and was a carpenter for Alliance in Thibodaux; member of Victory Assembly of God Church in Vacherie

Alex Hebert Jr.

age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 7:14 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 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 his wife, Pauline Matherne Hebert of Theriot; two sons, Jason Hebert of Theriot and Brian Hebert and wife, Maria, of Raceland; two daughters, Melissa Bergeron and husband, Keith, of Gray, and Deanna DeHart and husband, James Sr., of Theriot; one brother, Frank Hebert and wife, Dot, of Lafayette; one sister, Betty Olivier of Houma; and four grandchildren, Austin Alexander Hebert, James DeHart Jr., Jennifer Bergeron and Nicole Bergeron

preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Hebert Sr. and Vernice "Verna" Dupre Hebert

parts deliveryman for Lapeyrouse Auto Parts and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Thomas E. ‘Redman’ Reynolds Jr.

age 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland

survived by his wife, Dede White Reynolds; one son, Ryan White; three daughters, Alicia White, Tammy Gore and Darlene Gore Bremermann; three sisters, Bettie Singleton, Trudy Bacino and Cynthia Frazure; and four grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Reynolds Sr. and Tillie Reynolds

member of the American Legion Post No. 349 of Raceland

July 11, 2006

Hazel Ann Guidry

age 32, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2006

visitation Wednesday and to service time Thursday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by one daughter, Chelsi Duplantis; five sisters, Sheila Hood, Sharon Parfait, Marilyn Rodriguez, Mary Prestenbach and Bridgette Kieff; and one brother, Brian Guidry

preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Guidry Sr. and Annie Hazel Guidry; and three brothers, Leroy Billiot, Oscar Guidry Jr. and Adam Keith Guidry

laborer for Samanie Packing Co.; Methodist

Clarence ‘Sue’ Pitre

age 75, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2006

funeral services were held today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two sons, Randy Pitre and wife, Charlotte, and Troy G. Pitre and wife, Rozanna; three brothers, Edward, Eddie and Mark Pitre; two sisters, Edith Pitre and Hazel Redmond; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Merita Guidry Pitre; his parents, Mark and Judith Lafort Pitre; and one grandson, Ronnie J. Pitre

retired bus driver for Lafourche Parish School Board for 19 years and was a U.S. Army veteran; past member of the VFW; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

July 12, 2006

Sister Sally Bourgeois, MSC

age 59, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006

visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday in the Chapel of Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center in New Orleans; prayer service Thursday at the chapel; mass Friday at the chapel, with interment in Holy Cross Mausoleum

survived by one sister, Sister Carolyn Bourgeois, MSC; one aunt, Blanche Dubuisson; and numerous cousins

preceded in death by her parents, Guy F. Bourgeois and Amy Dubuisson Bourgeois; and one brother, Guy F. Bourgeois Jr.

ministered at Archbishop Blenk High School and Holy Angels Academy in New Orleans as well as Our Lady of Holy Cross College, where she was the first director of financial aid; additionally taught at St. John High in Plaquemine and Hansen High in Franklin; also served as director of RCIA in St. Francis de Sales Parish in Houma; served as the associate director of religious education in the Archdiocese of New Orleans; most recent ministry was in Opelousas as director of pastoral care at Prompt Succor Nursing Facility

Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home

Regina Marie Duplantis

age 34, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2006

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

survived by her companion, Paul Anthony LeBlanc Sr.; her mother, Florence C. Breaux; one son, Kody Lee Duplantis; four brothers, George Davis Duplantis Jr., Floyd Jr., Jerome and Troy Fanguy; and one sister, and Donna Faye Smith

preceded in death by her father, George Davis Duplantis Sr.; and two brothers, Johnny Duplantis and Edgar Fanguy

homemaker and a member of the Krewe of Mardi Gras; enjoyed bingo and playing on the computer

Rev. Stephen Ernest Landry Sr.

age 60, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006

visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home; dismissal service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery

survived by his wife, Vera White Landry; one son, Stephen Ernest Landry Jr.; one daughter, Julie Landry McHugh of Henderson, Nev.; two brothers, the Rev. Donald E. Landry and wife, Eleanor, of Bathe, N.Y., and the Rev. Edward N. Landry Jr. and wife, Betty, of Houma; two sisters, Gloria Landry Hutchings and husband, Jim, of West Columbia, Texas, and Eleanor Landry Hebert and husband, Waybrun J. Hebert Jr. of Houma; one sister-in-law, Alice Ellender Landry; one grandchild, Bryce Williams Christopher of Henderson; and many nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Edward N. Landry Sr. and Sarah Wright Landry LeBouef; one brother, Lester A. Landry Sr.; and two nieces, Sarah Landry Laird and Kim Elizabeth Landry

in ministry for more than 40 years and was known to the Chauvin Community as Pastor of God’s House of Restoration

Samart Funeral Home

Mona Griffin Orgeron

age 52, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 6:24 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Thursday at the funeral home

survived by her husband, Wayne Orgeron; two sons, James "Tony" and Christopher Terwilliger; one daughter, Alyce Martin and husband, Michael; one brother, John "Beaver" Griffin Sr.; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Lice Plaisance Griffin

homemaker and was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

July 13, 2006

Mervin Paul Bergeron

age 70, a native of Houma and resident of Denham Springs, died at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs; Rosary recited today at the funeral home; services Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge

survived by his wife, Betty Ann Comeaux Bergeron; four daughters, Joline Anzalone and husband, Keith, Nora Estes, Damona Jozwiak and Angela Hunt; two sons, Mervin Bergeron Jr. and Tony Robison; one sister, Marie Pastorick; one brother, Irvin Bergeron; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Damon Walter Sr. and Nora Marie Moore Bergeron; one son-in-law, Terry Hunt; his former wife, Margaret Bergeron; six brothers, Adam, Walter, Wilson, Leroy, T.J. and Damon Bergeron Jr.; and one sister, Rose May Brien

retired heating and air conditioning repairman and a U.S. Army veteran; member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs

Pershing E. Guidry

age 87, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006

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

survived by one son John Allen Guidry and wife, Jacqueline "Jackie" and children, Jamie Schouest and husband, Corey, and their children, Olivia, John Michael and Elizabeth Schouest and Jarrett Guidry and wife, Linsay; and two daughters, Alberta Guidry Jones and husband, Don, and children, Tina Menier and husband, Benoit, and their child, Kaitlin Shantiai, Tracie Laing and husband, Eddie; and Tunisia Guidry Wade and husband, Martin, and child, Pershing "T-Per" Wade

preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Smith Guidry; his parents, Maxmillin and Carmilite Guidry; one grandchild, Mark David Jones; five brothers, Nestor, Clovis, Hector, Torris and Mabry Guidry; and six sisters, Niase Truxillo, Nolia Guidry, Attress Blanchard, Carrie Leonard and Mary Sherman

member of the American Legion and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano; World War II veteran and served proudly in the U.S. Navy

Samart Funeral Home

Garth Allen Martin

age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial Friday at Osyka Cemetery in Osyka, Miss.

survived by his parents, Charles Martin and Joyce Bates Cutrer Martin of Houma; two brothers, Charles W. Martin of LeCompte and John Martin and wife, Alicia, of Hattisburg, Miss.; and two sisters, Pamela Culmone of Walker and Veronica Martin of Houma

member of First Baptist Church of Houma

Norris Anthony Scott

age 61, native and resident of Houma, died at 1:26 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel with place of burial announced later

survived by his wife, Mary Barbara Billiot Scott of Houma; two sons, Robin Brunet Sr. and Darryl Billiot of Houma; two daughters, Samantha Marcel and husband, Mel, of Chauvin and Vickie Price and husband, Daren, of Lockport; two brothers, Horace Scott of Houma and Nelson Scott of Dulac; one sister, Rita Gregoire of Dulac, 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Frank Scott Jr. and Azella Verrett Scott; one son, Charles Brunet and one sister Adeline Brunet

welder at Main Iron Works

Ray Cyprian Voisin

age 67, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 8:10 p.m. July 12, 2006, after a lengthy illness

visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at St. Eloi Church with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Knight Voisin; five sons, Terry Voisin of Theriot, Keith Voisin and wife, Kim, of Houma, David Voisin and wife, Diane, of Theriot, Ted Voisin and wife, Melinda, of Theriot, Lynn Voisin and wife, Jeré, of Bayou Dularge; one daughter, Anne Voisin Bonvillian and husband, Charles Bonvillian Jr., of Houma; seven granddaughters, Krista, Kate, Tracy, Amanda, Samantha, Hayley and Amber Voisin; one grandson, Wyatt Bonvillian; two step-granddaughters, Alexis Bonvillian and Misty Menou; one step-grandson, Cody Morrison; a step-great-granddaughter, McKayla Higgins; three sisters, Ruth Voisin Grabert of Raceland, Ethel Voisin Brunet and husband, Kirvie, of Theriot and Gloria Voisin Champagne of Theriot; two brothers, Nolan Voisin and wife, Dorothy, of Theriot and Ronald Voisin and wife, Joanne, of Lafayette; and many nieces, nephews and friends

preceded in death by his parents, Cyprian and Theresa Dupre Voisin and four brothers, Andy, Wilbert, Chester and Ruby Voisin

after he graduated in 1956 from St. Frances de Sales High School, he worked for Standard Tile and Concrete and later transferred to Terrebonne Lumber and Concrete Co. where he managed the concrete division; in 1982, he became one of the partner-owners of Terrebonne Lumber, later Morrison Terrebonne Lumber Center and Terrebonne Concrete LLC

until his stroke in 2000, he was an avid fisherman, hunter and sometimes golfer who loved to spend time with his fellow sportsmen; shortly after the Dularge Fire Co. was formed served as assistant fire chief; also a former president of the Houma Golf Club

parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Lydia T. Williams

age 92, a native of Frelsburg, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 8, 2006

funeral services were held Tuesday at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, Texas, with burial in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Columbus

survived by two sisters, Regina Schertz of Columbus and Gladys Austin of San Antonio; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Mary Neshyba Krueger; her husband, Willie Williams; one daughter, Joyce Marie Williams Janow; and two brothers, Raymond Krueger and Daniel Krueger

worked as a cashier at Winns in Columbus

July 14, 2006

Clemence Bouzigard David

age 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, July 13, 2006

visitation Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in church cemetery

survived by three sons, Hilton Jr., Dean and Harry David; one daughter, Emelie Cheramie; five brothers, Edgar, Norbert, Maurice, Erris and George Bouzigard; one sister, Louisa Bouzigard; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Hilton David Sr.; her parents Edgar and Emelie Dantin Bouzigard; one son, Harold David; two brothers, Leo and Lorris Bouzigard; seven sisters, Clarise Bouzigard, Eusta Lefort, Aleia Lefort, Inez Martin, Laura Terrebonne, Julie Lefort and Nora Bouzigard; and one great-granddaughter, Lacey Guidry

Catholic

Marion Cecele Edsberg

died July 2 at the age of 97

traveled the world, met famous authors and even visited with Madame Marie Curie,

born in 1909 and raised in Chicago; dad was from Chicago, but her mom hailed from New Orleans; grandparents lived in New Orleans and, during a visit, was offered a job at Siler’s Bookstore; with an interest in library science, decided to make the move south in the early 1930s

very active in the old Houma-Terrebonne Community Concert Association and the Little Theater; acted in plays during the 1950s and 1960s and attended most operas in New Orleans

met some famous literary figures including John Steinbeck and Lyle Saxon, a New Orleans historical and fiction writer, when they visited the St. Martins home

went on about 30 cruises, including six with longtime friend Marguerite Roper.; trips included visits to Guatemala, Spain, Portugal and Morocco

Helen ‘Lena’ Lirette

age 95, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at 8:48 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006

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

survived by one son, John Lirette; four daughters, Annie Delaune, Cecile Guillot, Pearl Aysen and Ethel Lirette; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Claude Lirette; her parents, Aubin and Heloise Pelligrin LeBouef; one daughter, Rita L. Loupe; one brother, Joseph LeBouef; two sisters Valerie Hebert and Leona Lirette; two grandchildren, Emile Guillot and Elizabeth Aysen

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Mary Gayle Toups

age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, July 12, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux; religious service at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by two brothers, Larry and Michael Toups; two nieces Laura and Elizabeth Toups; and one nephew, Daniel Toups

preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Doris Weldon Toups

Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Creasy A. Robinson

age 78, a native of Donaldsonville, a longtime resident of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, July 8, 2006, in Thibodaux

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church in New Orleans; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial at Providence Park in Kenner

survived by two sons, Harold Tillery and Ronnie Bailey, both of New Orleans; one sister, Harriet Butler of New Orleans; one brother, Willie Bailey of New Orleans; one grandchild; one great-grandchild

member of Pilgrim Progress Baptist Church; member of Senior Mission and Two Cavalry; served as former president of Pastors Aide Club and board secretary of Jr. Deaconess

John W. Trosclair Jr.

age 73, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Friday, July 7, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mechanicville Emanuel Baptist Church in Houma; religious service Saturday, with burial at Combom Cemetery in Dulac

survived by two sons, John Trosclair III and wife, Carolann, of Gibson and Michael Trosclair and wife, Gail, of Houston; seven daughters, Yvonne Celestine and husband, Clarence, of Houma, Susan Dawson and husband, Frederick, of Gibson, Lori A. Trosclair of Baton Rouge, Chanel McKinley and husband, Juan, of Houma, Lejuana Trosclair of Houma, Kwanza Harold and husband, Lance, of Houston, and Ashley Trosclair of Houma; three brothers, the Rev. Fred Trosclair and wife, Rosemary, of Chauvin, Jerry Trosclair and wife, Delma, of Houma, and James Trosclair and wife, Barbara, of Houma; one sister, Carolyn Dunn and husband, Eliah, of New Orleans; 23 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, John and Yvonne Trosclair; one daughter, Sandra Trosclair; two brothers, Shelton and Willie Trosclair; and one sister Zenobia Gros

Baptist and a retired truck driver

Roy Cyprian Voisin

age 67, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 8:10 p.m. July 12, 2006, after a lengthy illness

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

survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Knight Voisin; five sons, Terry Voisin of Theriot, Keith Voisin and wife, Kim, of Houma, David Voisin and wife, Diane, of Theriot, Ted Voisin and wife, Melinda, of Theriot, Lynn Voisin and wife, Jeré, of Bayou Dularge; one daughter, Anne Voisin Bonvillian and husband, Charles Bonvillian Jr., of Houma; seven granddaughters, Krista, Kate, Tracy, Amanda, Samantha, Hayley and Amber Voisin; one grandson, Wyatt Bonvillian; two step-granddaughters, Alexis Bonvillian and Misty Menou; one step-grandson, Cody Morrison; a step-great-granddaughter, McKayla Higgins; three sisters, Ruth Voisin Grabert of Raceland, Ethel Voisin Brunet and husband, Kirvie, of Theriot and Gloria Voisin Champagne of Theriot; two brothers, Nolan Voisin and wife, Dorothy, of Theriot and Ronald Voisin and wife, Joanne, of Lafayette; and many nieces, nephews and friends

preceded in death by his parents, Cyprian and Theresa Dupre Voisin and four brothers, Andy, Wilbert, Chester and Ruby Voisin

after he graduated in 1956 from St. Frances de Sales High School, worked for Standard Tile and Concrete and later transferred to Terrebonne Lumber and Concrete Co. where managed the concrete division; in 1982, became one of the partner-owners of Terrebonne Lumber, later Morrison Terrebonne Lumber Center and Terrebonne Concrete LLC

until his stroke in 2000, he was an avid fisherman, hunter and sometimes golfer who loved to spend time with his fellow sportsmen; shortly after the Dularge Fire Co. was formed he served as assistant fire chief; also a former president of the Houma Golf Club

parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

July 15, 2006

Carla Jean Hampton Brown

age 41, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland

survived by her parents, Herman and Joyce Hampton; one son, Entré Hampton, of Raceland; one daughter, Arianté Brown, of Raceland; two sisters, Demetria Hampton, of Raceland and Vanessa Hampton, of Thibodaux; two brothers, Craig Hampton, of Houma and Jerome Hampton, of Anchorage, Alaska

preceded in death by her grandparents, Matthew and Gertie Mae Verrett and Fredrick and Viola Hampton

Baptist; enjoyed shopping, caring for children and going to the movies

Clemence Bouzigard David

age 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, July 13, 2006

visitation until funeral time today at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off; mass today at the church, followed by burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Hilton David Jr., Dean David and Harry David; one daughter, Emelie Cheramie; five brothers, Edgar, Norbert, Maurice, Erris and George Bouzigard; one sister, Louisa Bouzigard, 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Hilton David Sr.; her parents, Edgar and Emelie Dantin Bouzigard; one son, Harold David; two brothers, Leo and Lorris Bouzigard; seven sisters, Clarise Bouzigard, Eusta Lefort, Aleia Lefort, Inez Martin, Laura Terrebonne, Julie Lefort and Nora Bouzigard; and one great-granddaughter, Lacey Guidry

Catholic

Octave Pierre ‘Sue’ Dupre Jr.

age 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Don Dupre and wife, Christine, of Gray; one daughter, Dena Johnston and husband, Joe, of Houma; one brother, Dennis Dupre, of Houma, two sisters, Genevieve Badeaux, of Marrero and Alice Kreamer, of Houma; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Nell Mae Fonseca Dupre; his parents, Octave Pierre Dupre Sr. and Philomene LeBoeuf Dupre; three brothers, Sylvest Dupre, Alex Dupre and Wallace Dupre; two sisters, Maggie Dupre and Cecile Henry; and one granddaughter, Kristy Brown

retired driller with Wheless Drilling Company and a commercial fisherman; served in the U.S. Army and Air Force during World War II; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Lauren Gregory Talbot

age 27, a native of Plattenville and resident of Belle Rose, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge

visitation until funeral time today at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville; mass today at the church, followed by internment and committal service in the church cemetery

survived by his wife, Nicole Giroir Talbot of Belle Rose; his parents, Greg "Moose" and Mel Talbot of Plattenville; one sister, Tia Barbera, and husband, Matt, of Napoleonville; one brother, Jacob Talbot, of Plattenville; one niece and godchild, Peyton Ann Barbera, of Napoleonville; one godchild, Ethan Jon Howell, of Galliano; one maternal grandmother; and one paternal grandmother

preceded in death by his paternal grandfathers, Gaston C. Bordis Jr. and Lawrence O. Talbot

production technician for Dow, Grand Bayou Operations

Ray Cyprian Voisin

age 67, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 8:10 p.m. July 12, 2006, after a lengthy illness

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

survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara Knight Voisin; five sons, Terry Voisin of Theriot, Keith Voisin and wife, Kim, of Houma, David Voisin and wife, Diane, of Theriot, Ted Voisin and wife, Melinda, of Theriot, Lynn Voisin and wife, Jere’, of Bayou Dularge; one daughter, Anne Voisin Bonvillian and husband, Charles Bonvillian Jr., of Houma; seven granddaughters, Krista, Kate, Tracy, Amanda, Samantha, Hayley and Amber Voisin; one grandson, Wyatt Bonvillian; two step-granddaughters, Alexis Bonvillian and Misty Menou; one step-grandson, Cody Morrison; a step-great-granddaughter, McKayla Higgins; three sisters, Ruth Voisin Grabert of Raceland, Ethel Voisin Brunet and husband, Kirvie, of Theriot and Gloria Voisin Champagne of Theriot; two brothers, Nolan Voisin and wife, Dorothy, of Theriot and Ronald Voisin and wife, Joanne, of Lafayette; and many nieces, nephews and friends

preceded in death by his parents, Cyprian and Theresa Dupre Voisin and four brothers, Andy, Wilbert, Chester and Ruby Voisin

after he graduated in 1956 from St. Frances de Sales High School, he worked for Standard Tile and Concrete and later transferred to Terrebonne Lumber and Concrete Co. where he managed the concrete division; in 1982, he became one of the partner-owners of Terrebonne Lumber, later Morrison Terrebonne Lumber Center and Terrebonne Concrete LLC

until his stroke in 2000, he was an avid fisherman, hunter and sometimes golfer who loved to spend time with his fellow sportsmen; shortly after the Dularge Fire Co. was formed he served as assistant fire chief; was also a former president of the Houma Golf Club

parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

July 16, 2006

Octave Pierre ‘Sue’ Dupre Jr.

age 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m., Friday, July 14, 2006

visitation until funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by one son, Don Dupre, and wife, Christine, of Gray; one daughter, Dena Johnston, and husband, Joe, of Houma; one brother, Dennis Dupre, of Houma, two sisters, Genevieve Badeaux, of Marrero and Alice Kreamer, of Houma; six grandchildren, Rachael Yesso, Sandy Dupre, Cody Trahan, Ashley Trahan, Jordon Dufrene, and Jared Dufrene; and three great-grandchildren, Logan Dupre, Jadyn Yesso and Dakota Rogers

preceded in death by his wife, Nell Mae Fonseca Dupre; his parents, Octave Pierre Dupre Sr., and Philomene LeBoeuf Dupre; three brothers, Sylvest Dupre, Alex Dupre and Wallace Dupre; two sisters, Maggie Dupre, and Cecile Henry; and one granddaughter, Kristy Brown

retired driller with Wheless Drilling Co. and a commercial fisherman; served in the U.S. Army and Air Force during World War II; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph Junius Jackson Sr.

age 59, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 9, 2006

funeral Monday at Community Funeral Home

survived by his parents, Leola and John Bronson of Plaquemine, and George Jackson, Sr., of New Orleans; seven sons, Tory Jackson, and wife, Chantel, Thurston Jackson, and wife, Elizabeth, of Atlanta, Theron and Torris Jackson of Houma, and Gerald, George and Gerrod Willis of Houma; one daughter, Tobi Leah Jackson, of Houma; and 12 grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Zona Bell Matthews Jackson; and two brothers, George and Lionel Jackson

enjoyed music and reading; worked for Burger King

Mildred Williams Miner

age 93, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2006

memorial services private

survived by one son, Will J. Stevens of Ponchatoula; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Curtis Stevens; her second husband, Edwin Miner; her parents, Joseph S. Williams and Nonie Martin Williams; and one daughter, Peggy Ann Stevens

homemaker; member of First United Methodist Church

Wilbert J. ‘Robie’ Robichaux

age 81, a native and longtime resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2006

visitation Tuesday and until funeral time Wednesday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray

survived by his loving wife, Gail Walker Robichaux of Houma; one son, Danny J. Robichaux of Houma; four daughters, Dannette R. Bridgers of Bridge City, Texas, Robin R. Dix of Kenai, Alaska, Penny Robichaux of Sulphur, and Angela R. Wilkins of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Earl Robichaux and Irene Samanie Robichaux; one brother, Eldridge "T-Boy" Robichaux; and two sisters, Ethel Savage and Shirley Campbell

joined the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17 and went on to serve his country in World War II, fighting on the front line for 32 months; worked as a carpenter, as he loved to build furniture and work with wood; talented musician and played several musical instruments including the violin, piano, saxophone, clarinet, mandolin and harmonica; played with the Southern Playboys and was the owner of Robie’s Lounge in Houma for 23 years

Chauvin Funeral Home

Jason Ivy Samanie

age 25, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:32 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2006

no funeral service

survived by his parents, Janet Samanie Reiley and Michael Reiley; his grandparents, two stepbrothers, Usie and Taylor Ledet; one sister, Misty Reiley; one stepsister, Sierra Toups; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his grandparents, Ivy Samanie Jr. and Ruth Porche Samanie

July 17, 2006

Emily Marie Trosclair Cheramie

age 76, a native of Larose and resident of Houma, died at 4:18 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in Bisland Cemetery

survived by her daughter, Dale Marie Cheramie of Gray; five brothers, Fleming Trosclair Sr. of Lockport, Abel Trosclair of Galliano, Mervin Trosclair of Mathews, Lloyd Trosclair and John Trosclair of Thibodaux; four sisters, Lydia Allemand and husband, Morris, Joyce Hebert and husband, Guy, of Larose, Shirley Bonvillian of Westwego, and Louis Smith and husband, Oscar, of Raceland; seven grandchildren, Larry Duet Jr., Cecile Trahan Jr., Renette Bourque, April Gustin, Jimmy Gustin Jr., Necole Trahan, and Donald Gustin; and 14 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents Philibert and Ida Fonseca Trosclair; one daughter Mary Ann Cheramie Trahan; three brothers, Ervin, Joseph, and Philibert Trosclair III; one sister Pearl Bourgeois; and one grandchild, Shannon Coleman

homemaker

Chauvin Funeral Home

Gloria "Lamae’ Pitre Cheramie

age 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by two daughters, Sally Cheramie Orgeron and husband, Jimmy, and Vida Cheramie Cheramie, and husband, Neddy; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Roosevelt J. Cheramie; her parents, Emmanuel and Naomi Gisclair Pitre; one brother Gus Pitre Sr. and infant twin sisters

seamstress and a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxillary and Homemakers Club; enjoyed traveling and was very active in local festivals

Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off

George Strickland Clark

age 85, a native of Greenville, Ga., and resident of Houma, died at 12:29 a.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006

visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral services private

survived by his wife Patricia Higgins Clark of Houma; one son, Patrick Clark and wife, Amie, of Lafayette; one daughter, Kathryn Beachy and husband, William "Bill," of Metairie; one brother, William Clark of Greenville; one sister Louie Spencer of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Louis Cleveland and Laura Strickland Clark; one son, Louis Clark, and two sisters, Josephine Fleming and Julia Goodyear

retired distributor for Bordon Milk; member of the Houma Rotary Club; second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps and a bombardier instructor during World War II

Thomas Davis Madere

age 67, a native and resident of Hahnville, died at 3:21 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville; mass Tuesday at the church with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft

survived by his wife, Brenda DeJean Madere; four sons, Alan Davis, Mark Stephen, Paul Joseph, and Evan James Madere; two daughters, Mary Frances Clements and Joan Elizabeth Madere; three brothers, Charles Preston, Earl Joseph, and Jan Gerard Madere; four sisters, Mildred Madere, Marian Pizzolato, Fay Madere, and Ann Sellers; and nine grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Leon Preston and Clara Keller Madere; one brother, James Louis Madere; and three sisters, Martha Lois Creel, Roberta Lynch, and Dorothy Megas

parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church; retired teacher and coach for St. Charles Parish schools

Wilbert J. ‘Robie’ Robichaux

age 81, a native and longtime resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2006

visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at the Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel in Houma; religious service Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray

survived by his loving wife, Gail Walker Robichaux of Houma; one son, Danny J. Robichaux of Houma; four daughters, Dannette R. Bridgers of Bridge City, Texas, Robin R. Dix of Kenai, Alaska, Penny Robichaux of Sulphur, and Angela R. Wilkins of Sulphur; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Earl Robichaux and Irene Samanie Robichaux; one brother, Eldridge "T-Boy" Robichaux; and two sisters, Ethel Savage and Shirley Campbell

joined the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17 and went on to serve his country in World War II, fighting on the front line for 32 months; worked as a carpenter, as he loved to build furniture and work with wood; talented musician and played several musical instruments including the violin, piano, saxophone, clarinet, mandolin and harmonica; played with the Southern Playboys and was the owner of Robie’s Lounge in Houma for 23 years

Chauvin Funeral Home

Jason Ivy Samanie

age 25, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:32 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2006

memorial services Tuesday at Coteau Baptist Church

survived by his parents, Janet Samanie Reiley and Michael Reiley; his grandparents, Armand and Julia Triche; two stepbrothers, Usie and Tylor Ledet; one sister, Misty Reiley; one stepsister, Sierra Toups; and numerous aunts and uncles

preceded in death by his grandparents, Ivy Samanie Jr. and Ruth Porche Samanie

July 18, 2006

Bridget Hebert Breaux

age 46, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:04 a.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Hilary of Poitiers Cemetery in Raceland

survived by her mother, Audrey Matherne Hebert of Houma; one son, Cochise Brunet and wife, Jessica, of Houma; one daughter, Desiree’ Brunet of Raceland; one sister, Connie Authement and husband, Douglas, and niece, Brooke; and two grandchildren, Silas Brunet and MacKenzie Breaux

preceded in death by her father, Nolan P. Hebert; and her grandparents, Justillian and Beulah Toups Hebert and Stanley Matherne Sr. and Rena Chauvin Matherne

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ruth Marie Lyons Hebert Cook

age 82, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, Metairie and New Orleans, died peacefully at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; prayer service Thursday at the funeral home chapel

survived by two sons, Glenn Paul Hebert and wife, Marilyn Cooper, and David Kent Hebert; three grandchildren, Christopher Hebert, Christina Rodriguez and Cassey Hebert; two great-grandchildren, Grace Hebert and Emily Hebert; and one sister, Carrie L. Pugh

preceded in death by her husbands, Albert E. Cook and Oris P. Hebert; her parents, John L. Lyons Jr. and Juanita Pendas Lyons; and one brother, Rubin Lyons

active in various organizations throughout her life; member and office of Desk and Derrick in New Orleans, Metairie and Houma; member and officer of Homemakers in Houma (part of Terrebonne Parish Extension Service) and instrumental in the organization of Terrebonne Parish’s first educational program for disabled children in the early 1950s

Chauvin Funeral Home

Bessie Ann Cortez Griffin

age 56, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church; services Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum

survived by her husband, Bruce Griffin; her mother, Cora Belle Cornwell Cortez; two daughters, Kasi Candies and Heather Cortez; four brothers, Donny, Joe, Ferdie and Alfred "Kruser" Cortez; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by her father, Alfred Cortez; and one daughter, Cory Candies

parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Gertie Griffin Ledet

age 84, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:42 a.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006

funeral services were held today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by two sons, Ronald Ledet Sr. and Mervin Ledet Jr.; one daughter, Clara Bordelon; two brothers, Kirby Cheramie and Athenas Griffin; two sisters, Eloise Griffin and Jeanette Nunn; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Ledet Sr.; her parents, Justillien and Dulcina Perrin Griffin; and two brothers, Odeno Cheramie and Justillien "Jay" Griffin Jr.

parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Dorothy Bascle Prosperie

age 98, a native of Bourg and resident of Gray, died at 9:25 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; mass Wednesday in the chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery

survived by two sons, James Carey and wife, Rita, and Dr. Michael D. and wife, Sue Prosperie; one daughter-in-law, Natasha Prosperie; one daughter, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Arceneaux; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husband, Norman Joseph Prosperie; her parents, Frank and Emilienne Guidry Bascle; one son, Norman Joseph Prosperie; four brothers, Eba, Mott, Rheuben and Abby Bascle; and two sisters, Allie Bascle and Phoebe Falgout

parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Rufus ‘Hite’ Redman Jr.

age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, July 13, 2006

visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by two former wives, Iva Dickerson Redman and Geraldine Gray Redman, both of Houma; three sons, Terry Redman and wife, Denise, of Compton, Ga., Tommy Redman and wife, Roxanne, of Baton Rouge and Bryan Swan of Houston; four daughters, Diane R. Trahan and husband, Roland, of Houma, Stacy R. Allen and husband, Ronald, of Dallas, Claudette Gray Mckay and husband, Hosea, of Houma, and foster daughter, Kathy Thomas of Houma; one brother, Albert Redmon of Houma; two sisters, Terrie R. Lyons and husband, Dwayne, and Elsie Davis, both of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Sr. and Geraldine Redman; one brother, Rufus Redden; and one sister, Bettye Brooks Matthews

U.S. Army veteran

Raymond Joseph Chiasson Sr.

age 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, July 14, 2006

visitation to service time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by his wife, Yvette Pitre Chiasson; one son, Raymond Joseph Chiasson Jr.; two daughters, Vicki C. Ledet and Cindy Picou; two brothers, Roy Chiasson and Harold Chiasson; seven sisters, Florence Percle, Margaret Sapia, Pat Savoie, Amy Powell, Kathy Adams, Linda Mahler and Rose Munger; and seven grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Florence Oubre Chiasson; one brother, Ronald Chiasson; and one grandchild

self-employed welder and a U.S. Navy veteran

Roy Francis Caro Sr.

age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006

no services scheduled

survived by his wife, Audrey Doucet Caro; three sons, Roy "Bud" Caro Jr. and wife, Irma, Shane "Bee" Caro and wife, Chelsi, and Randy Caro and wife, Brandi; three daughters, Gwendolyn Folse and husband, Brian Sr., Sheena Naquin and husband, Deme Jr., and Dawn Caro and fiance, Teddy Charpenter Sr.; one brother, Eugene Caro Sr.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Vyner and Edna Brunet Caro; one brother, Vyner J. Caro Sr.; and one sister, Emma Lee Caro Smith

self-employed carpenter and was Catholic

July 19, 2006

Jimmie P. Chatagnier

age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:21 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2006

private memorial service held

survived by three sisters, Julie C. Thibodaux, Theresa C. Andras and Geraldine C. Robichaux

preceded in death by his parents, James Chatagnier and Leona Neal Chatagnier; and two brothers, Andrew Chatagnier and Francis Chatagnier

Janaí Paige Cheramie

infant, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:17 a.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006

graveside service Thursday at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by her parents, Tarah Plaisance and Jack Cheramie II; one brother, Jack Cheramie III; one sister, Saress Cheramie; her grandparents, Mary Plaisance, Rudy Plaisance Sr., Lauri and Renis Cheramie and JoAnne Morrison; and her great-grandmother, Merle Bouffanie

preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Francis Bouffanie Jr., Jeanette Plaisance and Rudy Plaisance Jr.

parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Ruth Marie Lyons Hebert Cook

age 82, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, Metairie and New Orleans, died peacefully at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2006

visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; prayer service Thursday at the funeral home chapel

survived by two sons, Glenn Paul Hebert and wife, Marilyn Cooper, and David Kent Hebert; three grandchildren, Christopher Hebert, Christina Rodriguez and Cassey Hebert; two great-grandchildren, Grace Hebert and Emily Hebert; and one sister, Carrie L. Pugh

preceded in death by her husbands, Albert E. Cook and Oris P. Hebert; her parents, John L. Lyons Jr. and Juanita Pendas Lyons; and one brother, Rubin Lyons

active in various organizations throughout her life. She was a member and office of Desk and Derrick in New Orleans, Metairie and Houma. She was a member and officer of Homemakers in Houma (part of Terrebonne Parish Extension Service) and instrumental in the organization of Terrebonne Parish’s first educational program for disabled children in the early 1950s

Chauvin Funeral Home

Esther ‘Teet Esta’ Melancon Chauvin Guillot

age 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006

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

survived by four sons, Milfred Chauvin and wife, Joyce, Horace Chauvin and companion, Sue Naquin, Richard Chauvin and wife, Linda, and Donald Chauvin and wife, Theresa, all of Chauvin; one daughter, Jeanie Chauvin and companion, James Authement; 11 grandchildren, Shelly and James Authement, Ross, Andy, Marty and Terri Broussard, Jessica Pellegrin, Rachel Hebert, Rebecca Price, Lacey LeBouef and Angel Fields; six step-grandchildren, James III, Tina and Jessica Authement, Rachel Naquin, Alvin Welch and Corey Porche; 20 great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Milfred Chauvin; her second husband, Valley Guillot; her parents, Clay and Carmelita Trahan Melancon; one daughter, Theresa Chauvin; two daughters-in-law, Rita Chauvin and Gale Porche; one brother, Jackson Melancon; one son-in-law, Vernon LeBouef; two sisters, Marie Melancon and Hazel Dubois; and one great-grandchild

worked many jobs to support her family, including at a shrimp factory, as a waitress at Triple J. Restaurant, as a janitor at Lacache Middle School for many years and as a nurse’s aid at Terrebonne General Medical Center for 10 years; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

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Jo Ann J. Kern

age 45, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:07 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2006

funeral services were held today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Timothy Kern; her mother, Eleanor N. Atchley; two sons, Timothy Charles Kern and Brandon Charles Kern; two daughters, Ashley Marie Kern and Joanna Marie Kern; two brothers, Phillip Jelks and Jamie Jelks; one sister, Paula J. Brossette; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her father, Charles Jelks; one brother, Elroy Jelks; and one sister, Janice Cressionie

Catholic

Richard Arlin Oeser

age 66, a native of Nashville, Tenn., and resident of Eufaula, Okla., died Sunday, July 16, 2006

funeral service Thursday at Kelley Memorial Chapel, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery

survived by his wife, Evelyn Jabert Oeser, of Eufaula; one son, Chad Arlin Oeser of Eufaula; one daughter, Tanzie Blanchard and husband, Tim, of Houma; one brother, Charles Oeser and wife, Roberta, of Muskogee, Okla.; two sisters, Linda Lane and husband, Phillip, of Checotah, Okla., and Shirley Pollard and husband, Curtis, of Checotah; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Warren Oeser

offshore oil-rig inspector for Shell Oil and worked in the oilfields for more than 40 years; U.S. Navy veteran

Emile ‘Black’ Positerry

age 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006

visitation 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, Patricia Trahan Positerry of Houma; three sons, Charles Positerry and wife, Melanie, of Bourg, Michael Positerry of Houma and Marvin Positerry of Schriever; two daughters, Kathryn Positerry of Bayou Blue and Deborah Braud and husband, John, of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Charlene Dupre and Mary K. Tracy; and 10 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Marguerite Duplantis Positerry; and his grandparents, Emile Duplantis Sr., Edna Braud, Joseph Positerry and Dominica Cale

retired from TBW Industries and Woodworking

Genevieve Babin Bergeron Ramsey

age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 22, 2006

memorial service Saturday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church on Barrow Street in Houma

survived by one daughter, Carol Ann Bergeron Thibodaux and husband, Kervin; one son, Dana Andrew Bergeron and wife, Anita; one brother, Calvin J. Babin Jr. and wife, Rhea; six grandchildren, Adrian, Wayne, Cindy, John, Dana Jr. and Christopher; five great-grandchildren, Maggie, Logan, Sierra, Brandon and Cassidy; numerous nieces and nephews; and one aunt, Ora Coogan

preceded in death by her parents, Calvin J. Babin Sr. and Lorel Theriot Babin; her first husband, Gustave Bergeron; and her second husband, Robert "Bob" Ramsey

before retiring she worked at Houma Bargain Store, West Brothers Department Store and D.H. Holmes; active in the Lions Club and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 31; loved to travel

Joseph Paul ‘Smitty’ Smith

age 61, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 15, 2006

private memorial service held at a later date

survived by his friends, Evelyn Handon, Mia Gaubert, Cara Billiot, Joyce Handon, Nicolas Billiot, Joseph Handon and Jerry Handon Jr. and wife, Hazel Clark

mechanic and was a U.S. Navy veteran

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Aubin J. ‘Rooney’ Tassin Jr.

age 68, a native of Wallace and resident of Vacherie, died Friday, July 14, 2006

funeral services were held today at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie, with interment in the church mausoleum

survived by one sister, Louise T. Faucheux and husband, George; three brothers, Roy Tassin and wife, Anna, Roger Tassin and wife, Janice, and Elie Tassin and wife, Barbara; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his parents, Aubin Tassin Sr. and Marie Tassin

U.S. Army and Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War

Robin R. Williams

age 42, a native of Cheyenne Wells, Colo., and resident of Lockport, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006

visitation to service time Thursday at Community Bible Church; religious service Thursday at the church

survived by her fiance, Johnny Adams; her parents, Robert Owen and Rita Balman Williams; two stepchildren, David Adams and Jill Pellegrin; five step-grandchildren, Brennon Arceneaux, Alexis Pierce, Madie Pellegrin, Beau Adams and Addison Pellegrin; one brother, Troy Williams; seven aunts; four uncles; and 18 cousins

preceded in death by her grandparents, Wayne and Bea Butts Balman and Helen Shy Williams

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Joseph Junius ‘Joe’ ‘Cool Joe’ Jackson

died July 9 at age 59 after suffering a fatal heart attack; co-workers found him in the bathroom at Burger King on Prospect Drive in east Houma, where he worked as a janitor

family and friends gathered Monday at Community Funeral Home, where his brother-in-law, the Rev. Kerry Matthews, officiated his service; his remains were cremated

survived by sons Tory Jackson and Theron Jackson; and Mattie Matthews, sister-in-law

preceded in death by wife, the late Zona Bell Matthews Jackson

made sure his brood cooked and ate together just about every night; they would talk and resolve problems at the supper table, and they would leave the table as a family; loved music and reading, as well as writing stories, mostly mysteries, and poetry; read the Bible about 20 times, not because he was religious but because he thought it was a really good story; also liked reading the dictionary and learning new words; loved listening to old-school rhythm and blues, Sam Cooke and Curtis Mayfield were among his favorites; other joys were movies and collecting comic books, a hobby he picked up as a child

held several jobs in his life; was a supervisor at the post office, worked for the City of Houma and worked several places as a janitor and carpenter; first janitorial job was for Pioneer Plus TNT, owned by friend Terry Bonvillian Sr., and his last was with Burger King

July 20, 2006

Jimmie P. Chatagnier

age 65, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:21 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2006

private memorial service held

survived by three sisters, Julie C. Thibodaux, Theresa C. Andras and Geraldine C. Robichaux

preceded in death by his parents, James Chatagnier and Leona Neal Chatagnier; two brothers, Andrew Chatagnier and Francis Chatagnier; and one sister, Agnes Chatagnier

parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church

Clifton Francis ‘Pookie Jr.’ Giroir III

age 41, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:40 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; memorial service Friday at the church

survived by his wife, Tonya Jenkins Giroir of Houma; his parents, Clifton F. Giroir Jr. and Angia Sue Giroir; two sons, Kobe F. Giroir and Blake F. Giroir of Houma; one daughter, Allison Giroir of Houma; one brother, Tony Grabert and wife, Sherry, of Dularge; three sisters, Kim Giroir, Lisa Giroir and Elizabeth Giroir of Houma; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifton F. Giroir Sr. and Edna Agnes Arceneaux

former owner of Associated Services for Communications; currently employed at Professional Construction Services of New Orleans; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Lloyd McKenzie ‘Mack’ Graff Jr.

age 56, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his wife, Paula Preston Graff of Houma; his mother and stepfather, Dorothy Rae Faulkner Capers and James Capers of Pasadena, Texas; three daughters, Carol Cheatham, Dorothy Cabiro of Katy, Texas, and Darah Preston Mason and husband, Lindsay, of Thibodaux; one brother, Thomas Graff of Pasadena; four sisters, Katherine Anderson of Lake Charles, Mamie Maxine Murrell of Deer Park, Texas, Carolyn Beyers of Katy and Jeannie Uranga of San Antonio; and six grandchildren, Alayna Jo Mason, Jon-Michael, Samantha, Carter, Christopher Cheatham and Brittany Cheatham

preceded in death by his father, Lloyd McKenzie Graff Sr.; and one daughter, Tabitha Renee Graff

retired diesel mechanic and a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War; whether hunting, fishing, working in his yard, watching his grandbaby play or sitting on the porch with his wife, he loved being outdoors

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Esther ‘Teet Eliza’ Melancon Chauvin Guillot

age 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:12 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006

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

survived by four sons, Milfred Chauvin and wife, Joyce, Horace Chauvin and companion, Sue Naquin, Richard Chauvin and wife, Linda, and Donald Chauvin and wife, Theresa, all of Chauvin; one daughter, Jeanie Chauvin and companion, James Authement; 11 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Milfred Chauvin; her second husband, Valley Guillot; her parents, Clay and Carmelita Trahan Melancon; one daughter, Theresa Chauvin; two daughters-in-law, Rita Chauvin and Gale Porche; one brother, Jackson Melancon; one son-in-law, Vernon LeBouef; two sisters, Marie Melancon and Hazel Dubois; and one great-grandchild

worked many jobs to support her family, including at a shrimp factory, as a waitress at Triple J. Restaurant, as a janitor at Lacache Middle School for many years and as a nurse’s aid at Terrebonne General Medical Center for 10 years; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Judith Marie Guillot

age 91, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006

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

survived by one sister, Alice G. Adams of Thibodaux; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her parents, Michel and Lydia Alleman Guillot; two brothers, Theard and Lazard Guillot; and one sister, Sophie G. Pirello

Stella Marie Hutchinson Hebert

age 76, a native of Bourg and resident of Montegut, died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, 2006

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

survived by five sons, Fredrick Hebert and wife, Elaine, Randal Hebert of Montegut, Douglas Hebert and wife, Medora, of Sulphur, Bruce Hebert and wife, Greta, of Montegut and Jody Hebert and wife, Trudy, of Youngsville; one daughter, Francine Dupre and husband, Marvin, of Houma; one brother, Leslie Hutchinson of St. Bernard; three sisters, Mable Falgout, Addie Domingue of Bourg and Thelma Malagarie of Montegut; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Francis J. Hebert; her parents, Maurice Hutchinson and Albonise Jaubert Hutchinson; six brothers, Magnus, Ellis, John, Alfred, Morris and Joachim Hutchinson; and two sisters, Bernice Authement and Louvenia Rousse

homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Adam A. Maronge

age 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006

visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church Cemetery

survived by his wife, Jeanne Naquin Maronge; two sons, Tommy and Scott Maronge; two daughters, Susan Fonseca and Melissa Maronge; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Yves Maronge and Henrietta Adam Maronge; three brothers, Camille, Clement and Emile Maronge; and two sisters, Verna Babin and Rita Bourgeois

Bruce Pack

age 47, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gonzales, died Monday, July 17, 2006

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and to funeral time Friday at Hopeful Triumph Baptist Church in Darrow; religious services Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by his devoted wife, Debra M. Pack of Gonzales; one son, Michael Nicholas and wife, Chasity, of Donaldsonville; one daughter, Cassandra Pack of Atlanta; one stepson, James Batiste and wife, Ashleigh, of Gonzales; his godchild whom he reared as a child, Kerrie Billy; one granddaughter, Mikalyn Nicholas; one sister, Debra Williams and husband, Charles, of Donaldsonville; two brothers, Cornell Pack and wife, Rosalyn, of Prairieville, and Solomon Pack and wife, Lolita, of Houston; his mother-in-law, Julia Carter; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

preceded in death by his parents, Solomon and Ethel Mae Pack; and two sisters, Alma Gaines and Linda Harney

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Barry Joseph Pitre Sr.

age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Oklahoma City, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006

memorial service held at a later date

survived by his wife, Lois Pitre of Oklahoma; his mother, Victoria G. Champagne of Houma; two sons, Barry J. Pitre Jr. of California and Breck M. Pitre of Florida; one daughter, Shawn P. Carlos of Houma; two brothers, Bruce Joseph Pitre Jr. and wife, Joy Landry Pitre, and Dana Stephen Pitre and wife, Cheryl Hebert Pitre, all of Houma; six grandchildren, Jessica Pitre, Anya Pitre, Alexander Pitre, Alyse Green, Cheyenne Pitre and Brandon Pitre; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Bruce Joseph Pitre Sr.; his stepfather, Russell Champagne; one son-in-law, Dana Joseph Carlos; and his grandparents, Elie and Julienne Pitre and Mitch and Eugenie Gautreaux

retired truck driver and was a U.S. Army veteran; enjoyed his family, target shooting and his cat, Squeaky; Catholic

Charles Ralph Sinclair

age 94, a resident of Hattiesburg, Miss., died Tuesday, July 18, 2006

service held Friday at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg

survived by his wife, Marjorie dela Bretonne Sinclair of Hattiesburg; one son, Charles Richard Sinclair and wife, Marlyn, of Miramar Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Dr. Barbara S. Ellender and husband, Dr. R.D. Ellender of Hattiesburg; five sisters, Verbal Dyer of Indianola, Iowa, Ruth Dyer of Palmdale, Calif., Lois Steen of North Liberty, Iowa, Ruby Koopman of Pella, Iowa, and Geraldine Anderson of Kirkland, Wash.; three brothers, Max Sinclair of Riveria, Ariz., John Sinclair of Laurel Hill, N.C. and Ronald Sinclair of Ventura, Calif.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by one grandson, Charles Randolph Sinclair; one granddaughter; and one brother, Adrain Sinclair

petroleum engineer and was owner of Kajan Supply Co. and R. Sinclair Jewelers in Houma; member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Vincent de Paul Society; parishioner of St. Thomas Catholic Church

Robin R. Williams

age 42, a native of Cheyenne Wells, Colo., and resident of Lockport, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006

visitation to service time today at Community Bible Church; religious service today at the church

survived by her fiance, Johnny Adams; her parents, Robert Owen and Rita Balman Williams; two stepchildren, David Adams and Jill Pellegrin; five step-grandchildren, Brennon Arceneaux, Alexis Pierce, Madie Pellegrin, Beau Adams and Addison Pellegrin; one brother, Troy Williams; seven aunts; four uncles; and 18 cousins

preceded in death by her grandparents, Wayne and Bea Butts Balman and Helen Shy Williams

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July 21, 2006

Harris ‘Horace’ Anderson Sr.

age 68, a native of Napoleonville and resident of New Orleans and Houston, following Hurricane Katrina, died at River Ridge Hospice Monday, July 17, 2006

visitation to wake service today at Greater Macedonia Baptist Church in New Orleans; wake service today at the church; visitation to religious services Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife, Gloria C. Anderson of Houston; two daughters, Jacqueline Anderson of New Orleans and Jamekka Anderson of Houston; one son, Jamal Anderson of San Francisco; one brother, the Rev. Wilbert Anderson Sr. of Franklin; five sisters, Viola Wilson of Baton Rouge, Rose Duncan of Dorseyville, Audrey Williams of New Orleans, and Leona Duncan and Yvonne Anderson, both of Thibodaux; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his parents, Camellia and Joseph Anderson; two brothers, Joseph and the Rev. Alfred Anderson; and two sisters, Olevia McBride and Annie Mae Starks

former construction worker

Charles Joseph Breaux Sr.

age 87, a native of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena’s Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three daughters, Eugenie Breaux of Hanceville, Ala., Sr. Mary Catherine Vicar of Hanceville and Ann Breaux Calderera of Thibodaux; one son, Charles Breaux Jr. of Labadieville; one brother, Dr. Edgar Breaux Jr. of Lafayette; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Vicknair Breaux; his parents, Edgar Paul Sr. and Anna Louise Adolph Breaux; two brothers, Dr. Ray Breaux and Rodney Breaux; four sisters, Lucille Breaux, Anna Louise Burns, Alma Cox and Inez Burns

employed by La. Dept. of Highways, Supreme Sugar Refinery as assistant manager and electrical engineer, insurance agent and had numerous businesses in the area; served on the Assumption School Board for 33 years and was instrumental in creating the Assumption Parish Library and served as its first president; member and usher of St. Philomena Church, an honorary Knights of the Holy Eucharist and a Third Order Carmelite

Robert Degravel

age 75, a native of Franklin, and resident of Sacramento, Calif., died after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, Monday, July 17, 2006

memorial visitation Saturday at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin; memorial mass Saturday at the church

survived by seven children, Yvette, Robert, Daniel, Duane, MarieJeanne, Camille and Patrick; nine grandchildren, Ryan E., Sunshine, Ryan M., Melissa, Thomas, Lynae, Autumn, Natalia and Vincent; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Abbie McNulty, Charlie LeBlanc, Jeanette Piette and Renee Stirling; and many nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Foret Degravel; his parents, Percy J. deGravelles Sr. and Abbie Marin deGravelles; two sisters, Marin Piette and Mary Moreau; one brother, Percy J. "Pete" deGravelles Jr.; and one grandson, Joshua deGravelles

lived in southern Louisiana and southern Mississippi until 1961, when he and his family moved to California; grew up in Franklin and graduated from Hanson High School and Southwest Louisiana Institute; in the ROTC and the Marine Corps; had a lifelong love of the agriculture industry and was actively involved in water-rights issues in California; testified before Congress in the 1970s regarding irrigation issues; real-estate developer in California

Elson J. ‘Slim’ Delaune Jr.

age 70, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006

memorial service Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose

survived by his wife, Mary Matherne Delaune; three sons, Todd, Allen and Ronnie Delaune; two daughters, Betty D. Rogers and Pamela D. Lombas; two brothers, Eddie and Nolan Delaune; two sisters, Mildred LeBlanc and Audrey Bruce; eight grandchildren, Crissy R. Alphonso, Megan R. Plaisance, Courtney Rogers, Lance Lombas, Lindsey Lombas, Logan Lombas, Chelsea Delaune and Aaron Delaune; and one great-grandchild, Zimmi Plaisance

preceded in death by his parents, Elson Delaune Sr. and Blanche Griffin Delaune; three brothers, Wilton Sr., Milton and Alton Delaune; and one sister, Doris Pitre

retired tugboat captain and enjoyed hunting and fishing

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Philip Charles Eastwood

infant, a native of Jefferson and resident of Schriever, died Monday, July 17, 2006

graveside service Saturday at Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by his parents, the Rev. Robert "Bob" Paul Eastwood and Carol Marie Wiggins Eastwood of Schriever; four brothers, Paul Eastwood and wife, Mandi, of Pineville, James Eastwood, Mark Eastwood and Jonathon Eastwood of Schriever; four sisters, Melissa Eastwood, Jenna Eastwood, Emily Eastwood and Amy Eastwood of Schriever; his grandparents, Charles A. Eastwood Jr. of Lumberton and Paul and Annette Wiggins of Picayune, Miss.; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his grandmother, Kitty Eastwood

Esther ‘Teet Esta’ Melancon Chauvin Guillot

age 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006

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

survived by four sons, Milfred Chauvin and wife, Joyce, Horace Chauvin and companion, Sue Naquin, Richard Chauvin and wife, Linda, and Donald Chauvin and wife, Theresa, all of Chauvin; one daughter, Jeanie Chauvin and companion, James Authement; 12 grandchildren, Shelly Chauvin, James Chauvin, Terri Broussard, Jessica Pellegrin, Rachel Hebert, Rebecca Price, Ross Chauvin, Audy Chauvin, Marty Chauvin, Lacey LeBouef and Angel Fields; six step-grandchildren, James Authement III, Tina Authement, Jessica Authement, Rachel Naquin, Alvin Welch and Corey Porche; 20 great-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her first husband, Milfred Chauvin; her second husband, Valley Guillot; her parents, Clay and Carmelita Trahan Melancon; one daughter, Theresa Chauvin; two daughters-in-law, Rita Chauvin and Gale Porche; one brother, Jackson Melancon; one son-in-law, Vernon LeBouef; two sisters, Marie Melancon and Hazel Dubois; and one great-grandchild

worked many jobs to support her family, including at a shrimp factory, as a waitress at Triple J. Restaurant, as a janitor at Lacache Middle School for many years and as a nurse’s aid at Terrebonne General Medical Center for 10 years; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

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Thomas Joseph Guthrie Jr.

age 51, a native of Bar Harbor, Maine, and resident of Thibodaux, died at his parents home in Ellsworth, Maine, after a brief illness, Thursday, July 13, 2006

visitation to service time Saturday at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Thibodaux; memorial service Saturday at the church; reception followed the memorial service at St. John’s Parish Hall

survived by his wife, Grace Bourgeois Guthrie of Thibodaux; his parents, Thomas and Diane Chase Guthrie of Ellsworth; two sons, Chase Thomas and Christopher Joseph of Thibodaux; one daughter, Dianne Gwynne, of Thibodaux; his in-laws, John and Katherine Bourgeois of Thibodaux; two sisters-in-law, Mary Katherine and husband, Ed Blackburn, and their children, Kate and Robert of Thibodaux, and Carolyn and husband, Andre Borne, and their children, Grant and Adele of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Christine Beres and husband, Joseph, of Milo, Maine, and Emily Herrell of Bangor, Maine, and her children, Steven, Sebastian, Morgan and Ethan; three brothers, James and wife, Shelia, of Sullivan, Maine, Stanley of Ellsworth, and his children, Jasmine and Thomas, and Steven and wife, Jennifer, of Melrose, Mass., and their daughter, Raessler; two special aunts, Shirley Chase and Janet Fickett, both of Winter Harbor, Maine; and many cousins and dear friends

educated in the Ellsworth schools and received his B.A. in business administration from Nicholls State University; employed as operations manager for Trinity Catering in Houma; member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Thibodaux

Craig Steven Heinen

age 46, a native of Houma and resident of Katy, Texas, died after his courageous battle with cancer, Monday, July 17, 2006

visitation Saturday at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Katy

survived by his wife of 27 years, Mary Boudreaux Heinen; three sons, Richard Joseph Heinen, Cody Samuel Heinen and Cole Steven Heinen of Katy; two beautiful grandchildren, Cameron Joseph Heinen and Ashlynn Marie Heinen of Katy; two brothers, Kevin Louis Heinen of Eunice and Gary Paul Heinen of Orlanda, Fla.; three nephews, Shane Joseph Heinen of Lake Charles, Vaughan Raymond Bogran of Abita Springs and Michael Lee Heinen of Eunice; and five nieces, Skyleigh Ranette Heinen of Katy, Sadie Dawn Heinen, Lacie Nicole Heinen, Holly Elisabeth Heinen of Eunice and Marley Renee’ Bogran of Abita Springs

preceded in death by his father, Martin J. "Sonny" Heinen Jr.; his mother, Evelyn Cunningham Heinen Vincent; one brother, Richard Wayne Heinen; and one sister, Ranola Ann Heinen

worked for Halliburton Energy Services for 24 years and enjoyed his family and playing golf on his time off

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Kentavion Louis Jupiter

died Sunday, July 16, 2006

graveside service was held today at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville

survived by his parents, Staci Rana James and Eldridge Durrell Jupiter; and numerous relatives

Herman ‘Big Man’ Mason II

age 58, a native of Mathews and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 15, 2006

visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery

survived by his companion, Mary L. Howard of Houma; two sons, Herman Mason III of Larose and Darrel Mason of Larose; one foster son, Leroy Goodwin of Mobile, Ala.; one stepson, Herbert Howard of Houma; one brother; one sister, Irene King of Raceland; and 25 grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Leola Parker Mason; and two sisters, Vivian Woods and Dorothy Mason

retired sandblaster/painter and was Baptist

Genevieve Babin Bergeron Ramsey

age 82, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 22, 2006

memorial service Saturday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church on Barrow Street in Houma

survived by one daughter, Carol Ann Bergeron Thibodaux and husband, Kervin; one son, Dana Andrew Bergeron and wife, Anita; one brother, Calvin J. Babin Jr. and wife, Rhea; six grandchildren, Adrian, Wayne, Cindy, John, Dana Jr. and Christopher; five great-grandchildren, Maggie, Logan, Sierra, Brandon and Cassidy; numerous nieces and nephews; and one aunt, Ora Coogan

preceded in death by her parents, Calvin J. Babin Sr. and Lorel Theriot Babin; her first husband, Gustave Bergeron; and her second husband, Robert "Bob" Ramsey

before retiring she worked at Houma Bargain Store, West Brothers Department Store and D.H. Holmes; active in the Lions Club and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 31; loved to travel

Jane Pearson Richards

age 91, a native of Ashley County, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at the Oaks Nursing Home in Houma, Thursday, July 20, 2006

graveside funeral services Saturday at Flat Creek Cemetery in Hamburg, Ark.

survived by two sons, Joe Verdoorn and wife, Helen, and Michael Gill and wife, Charlene, all of Traverse City, Mich.; one daughter, Mary Jane Gill Borst and husband, Bob, of Houma; one brother, Jack Pearson of Hempstead, Texas; one sister, Frances Lynn of LaPorte, Texas; one brother-in-law, Robert Tilton of Houston; one sister-in-law, Maxine Pearson of Crossett; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her husbands, Joe Verdoorn, Chester Gill and J.T. Richards; her parents, W.C. and Mary Berry Pearson; seven brothers, John Berry, Frank, Maurice, Jimmy, Bill, and twins, Myron and Byron Pearson; and two sisters, Mamie Lynn and Bobbie Tilton

homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Fountain Hill

Merle A. Dunn Robichaux

age 55, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by four brothers, Bart A. Ivey Jr., Johnny E. Ivey Sr., Robert and Kenneth Pitre; four sisters, Belinda Verdin, Bonnie Smith, Rosalie Bourg and Brenda Robichaux; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Bart and Rosemary Ivey and Hugh Robichaux; one sister-in-law, Lisa Marie Ivey; one nephew, Bradley Bergeron; and two brothers, Emile Robichaux and Danny Robichaux

Catholic

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John Sausage

age 83, a native of Texas and resident of Choupic, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2006

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

survived by his wife, Shirley C. Sausage; two daughters, Meca Oncale and husband, Kenneth "Brother", and Jackie Faucheaux and husband, Byron; one sister, Josephine S. Sinex; three grandchildren, Jarett Oncale, Mandie O. Rivet and Kacie Faucheaux; and one great-grandchild, Cass Rivet

preceded in death by his parents, Joe Sausage and Lena Coronia; one son, Joseph Sausage; and three brothers, Joseph, Dominic and Lee Sausage

served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Masonic Lodge Walter Irving Lanier No. 307 F.&A.M.; an avid sportsman and had a passion for cooking

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Elmire B. Simoneaux

age 79, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died Thursday, July 20, 2006

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

survived by four sons, Mike Simoneaux and wife, Marian, Tony Simoneaux of Paincourtville, Glen Simoneaux and wife, Susan, and David Simoneaux and wife, Candy, of Napoleonville; one daughter, Margaret Templet and husband, Harold, of Labadieville; one brother, Ray Bergeron of Napoleonville; 11 grandchildren, Scott and Neil Templet, Jody "Cool", Michelle, Justin, Jordy, Bryan and Trent Simoneaux, Erica Pennison and Nicole Landry; and six great-grandchildren, Dalton and Blaze Templet, Payton and Haven Simoneaux, Emily Pennison and Carter Landry

preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Simoneaux; her parents, Thomas and Mae Daze’ Bergeron; three brothers, Roland, Robert and James Bergeron; and one sister, Mae B. Gremellion

Landry’s Funeral Home

Lilly ‘Cook’ Wilson

age 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 15, 2006

visitation today at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; services today at the church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery

survived by one son, Charles Wilson and wife, Rosemary, of Houma; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wilson; her parents, Dave and Olivia Lyons Jenkins; three brothers, Lerinzo Johnson, Dave Jenkins Jr. and Andrew Jenkins; and one sister, Gladys Billizon

retired shrimp processor and a member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church

July 22, 2006

Charles Joseph Breaux Sr.

age 87, a native of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, July 19, 2006

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

survived by three daughters, Eugenie Breaux of Hanceville, Ala., Sr. Mary Catherine Vicar of Hanceville and Ann Breaux Calderera of Thibodaux; one son, Charles Breaux Jr. of Labadieville; one brother, Dr. Edgar Breaux Jr. of Lafayette; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Vicknair Breaux; his parents, Edgar Paul Sr. and Anna Louise Adolph Breaux; two brothers, Dr. Ray Breaux and Rodney Breaux; four sisters, Lucille Breaux, Anna Louise Burns, Alma Cox and Inez Burns

employed by La. Dept. of Highways, Supreme Sugar Refinery as assistant manager and electrical engineer, insurance agent and had numerous businesses in the area; served on the Assumption School Board for 33 years and was instrumental in creating the Assumption Parish Library and served as its first president; member and usher of St. Philomena Church, an honorary Knights of the Holy Eucharist and a Third Order Carmelite

Alice Odelle Standard Richards

age 67, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2006

visitation to service time Sunday at First Baptist Church in Houma; religious services Sunday at the church; graveside service Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop

survived by her husband, Alfred F. Richards of Houma; her mother, Jeanette O. Franklin Standard of Bastrop; three sons, Dennis Richards and wife, Angela, of Morgan City, Terry Richards of Houma and Mark Richards of Thibodaux; two brothers, Kenneth Standard of Houma and David Standard of Atlanta; four grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren

preceded in death by her father, Charles L. "Red" Standard; and one son, Charles "Chuck" Richards

homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Houma

July 22, 2006

Jason Richard

age 31, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Abita Springs and resident of Houma, died at 4:05 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 2006, of a heart attack in his residence

memorial service and visitation Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma

survived by one son, Jaydan Adam Richard; his parents, Crystal Gleason Richard of Abita Springs and Randall Richard of Mississippi; his fiancee, Amy Sharp and her daughter Crystal Rose; one sister Renee Marchand of Abita Springs and husband, Chip Marchand; one nephew, Clay Marchand; one niece, Lacy Marchand; and his grandparents, Elrita Case Gleason, Shorty Richard and Mercedes Richard

worked as deckhand for Offshore Specialties Fabrication Inc.; loved his garden, playing golf and being with his family and three boxer dogs

E. J. Fielding Funeral Home in Covington

Lawrence J. ‘Sonny’ Thibodaux

age 88, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died the morning of Thursday, July 20, 2006

memorial visitation Saturday at 205 Highland Drive, Houma

survived by two daughters, Bernadette "Bunny" Thibodaux and Lyn Cantrelle; and one grandson, Eric Butrenchuk

preceded in death by his wife, Anna Nell Richard Thibodaux; his parents, Elmore "Bill" Thibodaux and May Tucker Thibodaux; and four sisters Lorna Brown, Norma Dunbar, Ethel Thibodaux and Dot Taylor

July 24, 2006

John Joseph Cheramie

age 77, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:02 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; services Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery

survived by his wife, Emelda Gisclair Cheramie; one son, Richard J. Cheramie and wife, Julie P. Cheramie; one brother, Clarence "T-Clair" Cheramie; four grandchildren, Cherie, Denise, Magen and Craig P. Cheramie; and two great-grandchildren, Hayden and Ava Cheramie

preceded in death by his parents, Richard Joseph Cheramie and Evelia Zoe Charpentier Cheramie; one son, Dennis John Cheramie; and one brother, Ulysses Michael Cheramie

3rd degree Knights of Columbus Council No. 3150 member, a 4th degree past and faithful Navigator St. Pius X Assembly, Honor Guard and a member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Shirley Rita Kihneman Conrad

age 85, a native and resident of Morgan City, died at her residence, Sunday, July 23, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Tuesday at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, with interment in Morgan City Mausoleum

survived by her loving husband of more than 64 years, J. Parker Conrad Sr. of Morgan City; one daughter, Katherine Conrad Court and husband, James K., of Deer Park, Texas; one son, Johnny Conrad Jr. and his wife, Mary Lou Brunson Conrad, of Berwick; two sisters, Dolly Godbout of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Gay Bunner of Morgan City; one brother, Lou Kihneman of The Woodlands, Texas; four grandchildren, Daniel Conrad, Glenn Conrad, Kenneth Conrad and Patrick Court; her great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and numerous beloved friends

preceded in death by her parents, Louis Kihneman and Bertha Adams Kihneman; and one sister, Mary Lou Leonard

graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1938; remembered as a very giving lady who that gave of her talents and of her time to her church, community, friends and family; former Girl Scout assistant, a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea and the Hephaestus Mothers Club; also a member of the St. Mary AARP where she and her husband were recognized as citizens of the month in October 1992

hobbies include cooking and collecting recipes and cookbooks; she and her husband were inducted into the Central Catholic High School Hall of Fame in 1981; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City

Twin City Funeral Home

Betty Jane Freeman Hebert Cox

age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:44 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery

survived by her husband, Leon "Bill" Cox of Houma; one son, Troy Hebert and fianceé, Melissa Fonseca, of Gibson; two daughters, Rhonda Hebert Lemoine and husband, Mark, of Bayou Blue and Lori Hebert Pontif and fiance, Clint LeBoeuf of Bayou Black; two stepsons, Scotty Cox and wife, Jami, of Victory, Chile, and Gary Cox and wife, Marion, of Houma; one brother, Paul "Chippy" Freeman Jr. and wife, Priscilla, of Houma; two sisters, Gail Bourg and husband, Murphy, of Bayou Dularge, and Loretta Landry and husband, Andrew, of Bayou Blue; her mother-in-law, Eva Hebert of Houma; her sister-in-law, Verdie Ann Breaux of Houma; four grandchildren, Christopher Hebert, Holley Lemoine, Sarah Lemoine and Kaeleigh Pontif; two step-grandchildren, Kasey Cox and wife, Renee, and Deigo Cox; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley "S.P." Paul Hebert Jr.; her parents, Paul Freeman Sr. and Blanche Portier Freeman; one son, Michael "Mike" Hebert; and one son-in-law, Patrick Pontif

homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall

Chauvin Funeral Home

Jeannette Boudreaux Dupre

age 83, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, July 21, 2006

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

survived by two sons, Alvin Dupre Jr. and wife, Ramona Rodrigue Dupre, and John Dupre; one daughter, Agnes Dupre; one son-in-law, Henry "Buddy" Apperson Jr.; four grandchildren, John Apperson, Meagan A. Percy, Brian Apperson and Benton Dupre; and one great-grandchild, William Percy

preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Dupre; her parents, Noah Boudreaux and Aline Barras Boudreaux Dubois; one daughter, Jeannette Dupre Apperson; one brother, Norman Boudreaux; and one sister, Winnie Boudreaux Navarre

Thibodaux Funeral Home

Eve Babin Hebert

age 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:01 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006

mass was held today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her husband, Preston Hebert Sr.; one son, Preston Hebert Jr. and wife, June Brown Hebert; two brothers, Lucien "Joe" Babin Jr. and Adam Babin; one sister, Verna Rodman; one grandchild, Preston Hebert III and fiancee, Heather Hudson

preceded in death by her parents, Lucien Babin Sr. and Mabel Grabert Babin; two brothers, Wilkerson Babin Sr. and Abner Babin

parishoner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Homes

Carl E. Heck

age 95, a native of Brusly and resident of Thibodaux for more than 50 years, died Sunday, July 23, 2006

visitation to service time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; religious services Tuesday at the church

survived by his wife, Verna Mae Talbot Heck; one daughter, Susan Heck Schwab and husband, Jerry Schwab, of Houma; two sons, Carl E. Heck Jr. and wife, Amelia Heck, of Houma and David T. Heck and wife, Anita Heck, of Thibodaux; two sisters, Lilla May Moreau Bennett and Virgie Heck, both of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Henry J.B. Heck and Hortense Dupont Heck; three sisters, Elsie Olinde, Julia Cassidy and Ollie Sheffield; three brothers, Harold Heck, Berlin Heck and Herman Heck

received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Louisiana State University at the age of 20 in 1931; served as a captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II; first licensed civil engineer in Lafourche Parish and was a consulting engineer from 1949; located and marked the location for the first offshore oil well in the Gulf of Mexico; formed and was the first president of the Bayou Chapter of the Louisiana Engineering Society (Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption and St. Mary parishes); past grand marshal of the Thibodaux Fireman’s Fair and a past director of Citizens Bank and Trust of Thibodaux

Anita Geraldine Byrd McDaniel

age 86, a native of Vicksburg, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006

visitation to service time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by one son, Gary McDaniel and wife, Judy; four sisters, Helen Radau, Libby Walker, Grace Little and Linda Szwedt; one brother, Wiley Byrd; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren

preceded in death her husband, Sidney McDaniel; her parents, B.Z. Byrd Sr. and Margaret Chaney Byrd; her stepmother, Allie Byrd; one son, Michael McDaniel; three brothers, B.Z. Byrd, John C. Byrd and Earl B. Byrd; and three sisters, Lillian Byrd, Fay Ransbottom and Hazel Favre

member of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Junious ‘JA’ Miller

age 83, a native of Daytona Beach, Fla., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006

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

survived by his wife, Geraldine "Jerry" Webre Miller; one son, Timothy Miller and wife, Cindy, of London, England; three daughters, Cindy Trotti and Gretchen Boudreaux, both of Thibodaux, and Christine Cedotal and husband, Glenn, of Larose; nine grandchildren, Sean Boudreaux, Zachary, Andre and Hillary Miller, Lance Trotti and wife, Lori, Robin Trotti Sternfels and husband, Ronny, Amy Cedotal Lloyd and husband, Brance, Jay Cedotal and wife, Susan, and Leigh Cedotal; and three great-grandchildren, Trey and Lilly Sternfels and Katelyn Davis

preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Nora Miller; three sons, Patrick Miller and infant twin sons, Alvin and Michael Miller; two brothers, Eddie and Brennen Miller; and two sisters, Ivon Miller and Juanita Roop

retired from Southern Pacific Railroad

Landry’s Funeral Home

Merle A. ‘Cooky’ Dunn Robichaux

age 55, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006

memorial service was held Saturday at Samart Funeral Home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery

survived by four brothers, Bart A. Ivey Jr., Johnny E. Ivey Sr., Robert Robichaux and Kenneth Pitre; four sisters, Belinda Verdin, Bonnie Smith, Rosalie Bourg and Brenda Robichaux; and three grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Dunn; her parents, Bart and Rosemary Ivey, and Hugh Robichaux; one sister-in-law Lisa Marie Ivey; one nephew, Bradley Bergeron; and two brothers Emile Robichaux and Danny Robichaux

employed by Tommy Thibodaux’s Cab Service and Marcel’s Supermarket; Catholic

Samart Funeral Home

Erroll J. Theriot Sr.

age 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Morgan City, died Friday July 21, 2006

memorial service held at a later date

survived by two sons, Errol Theriot Jr. and Victor Theriot, both of Morgan City

preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Vivian Tivet Theriot; and one brother, Garry Theriot

Merita Ann Champagne Toups

age 69, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died at 5:18 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006

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

survived by two sons, Randall P. Toups and wife, Bonnie B. Toups, and Kerry E. Toups of Houma; two daughters, Pamela J. Toups of Houma, Angela T. Beaudry and husband, George D. Beaudry, of Montegut; one sister, Janice Champagne Arceneaux of Houma; six grandchildren, Merita "Mime" Theriot, Margaret "Maggie" Theriot, Tiffany Lynn Toups, Michael Owen Toups, Joseph G. A. Beaudry II and Matthew Adam Toups; two step-grandchildren, Alexandria M. Beaudry and David A. Beaudry

preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Toups; her parents, Owen Paul Champagne and Adeline Trahan Campagne

worked as an administrative assistant for Terrebonne Parish Library and was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Chauvin Funeral Home

July 25, 2006

Louella Defelice Cantrelle

age 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Larose, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006

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

survived by four sons, Timothy Cantrelle and wife, Mathilde, Jules Cantrelle Jr., Kelly Cantrelle and wife, Stephan, and Tracy Cantrelle and wife, Charmaine; four daughters, Debra Pellegrin and husband, Darrell, Cindy Cantrelle and companion, Scott Crochet, Tina Cantrelle and Wendy C. Perez and companion, Bryan Seager; one brother, Roland Defelice; three sisters, Jenny Lee Rodrigue, Eura Lee Menge and Brenda Massey; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Jules A. Cantrelle Sr.; her parents, Vincent and Eva Robichaux Defelice; two brothers, Ray and Curtis "Bunny" Defelice; and one sister, Juanita Schenck

homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Evelyn Ruth Hanks

age 68, a native of Granite City, Ill., a former resident of Bourg and resident of Missouri, died Sunday, July 16, 2006

funeral services were held at Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo.

survived by her husband, Charles Hanks; three sons, Joseph Michael Hanks of Phoenix, James Edward Hanks Sr. and wife, Angelia, and John Hanks and wife, Angelia, of Houma; four daughters, Rosemarie Paceco and husband, Isdore, of Houma, Rhonda Hanks of St. James, Karen Louise Hebert and husband, Samuel, of Houma, and Charlotte Irene Boudreaux and Berklin of Bourg; two brothers, John Edward Hubert and wife, Rosetta, of Cherryville, and Jess All Hubert and wife, Donna, of Rolla, Mo.; two sisters, Mary Harmon of Jerome and Charlotte Gott and husband, Phillip, of St. Roberts, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Doris Hubert of Mt. Vernon, Mo.; 20 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Iva Irene Tindall Hanks; one son, Charles William Hanks Jr.; one brother, Kenneth Hubert; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

member of North Side Full Gospel Church

Junious ‘JA’ Miller

age 83, a native of Daytona Beach, Fla., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006

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

survived by his wife, Geraldine " Jerry" Webre Miller; one son, Timothy Miller and wife, Cindy, of London, England; three daughters, Cindy Trotti and Gretchen Boudreaux, both of Thibodaux, and Christine Cedotal and husband, Glenn, of Larose; nine grandchildren, Sean Boudreaux, Zachary, Andre and Hillary Miller, Lance Trotti and wife, Lori, Robin Trotti Sternfels and husband, Ronny, Amy Cedotal Lloyd and husband, Brance, Jay Cedotal and wife, Susan, and Leigh Cedotal; and three great-grandchildren, Trey and Lilly Sternfels and Katelyn Davis

preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Nora Miller; three sons, Patrick Miller and infant twin sons, Alvin and Michael Miller; two brothers, Eddie and Brennen Miller; and two sisters, Ivon Miller and Juanita Roop

retired from Southern Pacific Railroad

Landry’s Funeral Home

Calvin Francis Rhodes

age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2006

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

survived by his wife, Gloria Locascio Rhodes of Houma; one son, Wayne Gordon Rhodes and wife, Kathleen Brown Rhodes, of Destrehan; one daughter, Allyson Rhodes Lyons and husband, Todd Lyons, of Houma; one brother, Carroll Rhodes and wife, Germaine, of Houma; and three grandchildren, Holly Lyons Thibodeaux and husband, Benjamin Thibodeaux, Neil Lyons and Lindsey Rhodes

preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Joseph Rhodes and Mary Lala Rhodes; and four brothers, Percy Rhodes, Gordon Rhodes, Raymond Rhodes and Riley Rhodes

retired oilfield sales engineer and log analyst with Dresser Industries for 45 years; U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War

St. Francis de Sales usher and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, a charter member of Ellendale Country Club, a charter member of the Krewe of Terranians Carnival Club, past member of the Krewe of Houmas, a member of the American Petroleum Institute, Society of Petroleum Engineers, St. Vincent de Paul Society and a St. Vincent Pharmacy volunteer

Chauvin Funeral Home

James B. ‘Jimmy’ Young

age 59, a native of Andrews, Texas, a former resident of Houma and resident of Windom, Texas, died Friday, July 21, 2006

graveside services Thursday at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer, Texas

survived by one sister, Mary Darby of Gilmer

preceded in death by his parents, Murrel Jefferson and Georgie May Young; and one brother, Olan Roy Young

employed at Taylor Publishing for 15 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict

Carl E. Heck

born in Bruly on Aug. 8, 1910, to a blacksmith and piano teacher; the middle child in a family of 10 children, lived in Thibodaux for more than 50 years; died Sunday at 95 of heart failure

visitation today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, followed by funeral services

survived by his wife, Verna Mae Talbot Heck of Thibodaux; their three children, Susan Heck Schwab of Houma, Carl E. Heck Jr. of Houma and David T. Heck of Thibodaux; sisters Lilla May Moreau Bennett and Virgie Heck, both of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by father, Henry J.B. Heck and mother, Hortense Dupont Heck; one the elder siblings died at a young age

prominent engineer left mark on business, family, community; for decades worked for local government and in private business and who is said to have been the first licensed civil engineer in Lafourche Parish

when he grew older, his family moved to nearby Port Allen; he and each of his siblings would travel by ferry across the river to Baton Rouge to attend college at Louisiana State University, where their father, Henry J.B. Heck, taught metal working

received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1931 at the age of 20, working as a janitor in high school and college to help pay tuition; later served as a captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in World War II

when he returned home from war, he got a job with The Texas Co., which would later become Texaco; during his tenure there, charged with finding a location for the first oil well in the Gulf of Mexico; while working for the company he met his future wife, Verna Mae Talbot, a schoolteacher in Golden Meadow at the time; married 68 years

in 1949, the the Hecks and their three children moved from Houma to Thibodaux, where Heck’s sister lived and where he would open his own engineering firm, holding true to his strongly-held belief that whenever possible, people should work for themselves

an avid story teller, who loved above all talking about his family and his work; recorded many of his life’s stories, even into his old age

Engineering was his passion; served as the first president of the Bayou Chapter of the Louisiana Engineering Society

July 26, 2006

Myron Antoine Benoit

age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006

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

survived by his wife, Joyce Marie Bourg Benoit of Houma; six daughters, Jennifer Shaw and husband, Aubrey Wayne, of Crestview, Fla., Merna "Bubbles" Uccello and husband, Paul, of Dallas, Ga., Rochelle Kilpatrick and husband, Willie, of Houma, Shanna Hebert and husband, David "Hoss" of Bourg, Dana Theriot and husband, Burt, of Houma and Myra Moore of Prairieville; one brother, Melvin Benoit and wife, Gloria "Blackie" of Grand Caillou; four sisters, Juneitta Buquet of Grand Caillou, Irene Boudreaux and husband, Delvin "Dan" of Houma, Janette Cheramie of Houma and Mae Frances Lee and husband, Nolty, of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Marie Davis, Christie Bennett, Gina Baklini, Sandra Lloyd, Billy Kilpatrick, Leah Hebert, Joshua Hebert, Bliss Theriot, Brock Theriot, Beau Moore and Jordan Moore; and five great-grandchildren, Dustin Davis, Matthew Bennett, Chase Bennett, Alex Baklini and Jonathan Lloyd

preceded in death by his parents, Leonard "Big Pop" Joseph Benoit and Corrine "Big Mom" Luke Benoit; one sister, Gladys Benoit; and two brothers-in-law, Theodore "T.J." Buquet and Bertaul "Tut" Cheramie

retired boat captain for Petroleum Treaters and was a self-employed carpenter; former member of Grace Christian

Chauvin Funeral Home

Francis J. Marcel

age 72, a native of Houma and resident of Des Allemands, died at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006

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

survived by his wife, Mary S. Marcel; his father, Oliver Marcel; five sons, Paul Marcel and wife, Patty, Corey Marcel and wife, April, Darren Gaubert and wife, Holly, Troy Gaubert and wife, Darnell, Ray Gaubert and wife, Delsey; one daughter-in-law, Tammy Gaubert; four daughters, Christine Martinez and husband, Tony, Lana Marcel and companion, John LeBoeuf, Veronica "Ronnie" Rodriguez and husband, August, and Faith Cortez and companion, Nolan Frickey; two brothers, Roy Marcel and Junius Marcel; one sister, Jeanette Babin; 22 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his mother, Lucille L. Marcel; and one son, Brian Gaubert

U.S. Air Force veteran and a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Earl Paul Savoie

age 84, a native and resident of Dulac, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006

visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery

survived by his companion, Cherie; three daughters, Judith Luke, Kathleen Leboeuf and husband, Craig, and Jacklyn Bonvillain and husband, Charles; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Cecile Bourg Savoie; his parents, Paul and Bernice Savoie; and two brothers, Howard and Alvin Savoie

World War II Army veteran and a member of the VFW Post No. 4752 in Dulac and the Grand Caillou Volunteer Fireman Home Inc.; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

July 27, 2006

Myron Antoine ‘Tom’ Benoit

age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006

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

survived by his wife, Joyce Marie Bourg Benoit of Houma; six daughters, Jennifer Shaw and husband, Aubrey Wayne, of Crestview, Fla., Merna "Bubbles" Uccello and husband, Paul, of Dallas, Ga., Rochelle Kilpatrick and husband, Willie, of Houma, Shanna Hebert and husband, David "Hoss" of Bourg, Dana Theriot and husband, Burt, of Houma and Myra Moore of Prairieville; one brother, Melvin Benoit and wife, Gloria "Blackie" of Grand Caillou; four sisters, Juneitta Buquet of Grand Caillou, Irene Boudreaux and husband, Delvin "Dan" of Houma, Janette Cheramie of Houma and Mae Frances Lee and husband, Nolty, of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Marie Davis, Christie Bennett, Gina Baklini, Sandra Lloyd, Billy Kilpatrick, Leah Hebert, Joshua Hebert, Bliss Theriot, Brock Theriot, Beau Moore and Jordan Moore; and five great-grandchildren, Dustin Davis, Matthew Bennett, Chase Bennett, Alex Baklini and Jonathan Lloyd

preceded in death by his parents, Leonard "Big Pop" Joseph Benoit and Corrine "Big Mom" Luke Benoit; one sister, Gladys Benoit; and two brothers-in-law, Theodore "T.J." Buquet and Bertaul "Tut" Cheramie

retired boat captain for Petroleum Treaters and was a self-employed carpenter; loved his wife, grandchildren and family and he also loved to cook; former member of Grace Christian

Chauvin Funeral Home

Bart Michael Brown

age 51, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, died at 5:09 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006

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

survived by his wife, Marilyn Breaux Brown; his parents, Percy and Pansy Matherne Brown; one son, Blake Brown; one daughter, Lindsay Brown; one brother, Lane Brown and wife, Becky Miller Brown; one sister, Bethany B. Freedman and husband, Arthur Freedman; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends

employed by Dow Chemical for 25 years and was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing; past king and food chairman of St. Mary’s Sauce Piquant Festival and was a member of Triangle Hunting Club; remembered for his contributions to charitable organizations in which he cooked delicious meals; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Larry Leroy Leedy

age 64, a native of Fall River Mills, Calif., and resident of Baton Rouge, died Friday, July 21, 2006

memorial service Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in Houma, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray

survived by two sons, Darin Leedy and Billy Leedy; one brother, Darryl Leedy; two sisters, Peggy Matthews and Pat Leedy; and one grandchild

preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Fonseca Leedy; his parents, Harold Leedy and Maxine Merrill Leedy; and one brother, Bill Leedy

retired U.S. Army veteran

Raymond Joseph Chiasson Sr.

age 67; Thibodaux native and resident; multiple sclerosis claimed his life July 14

survived Yvette Chiasson, wife; daughter Vicki Ledet, a son and another daughter; granddaughter Lacey; grandchildren, Jenny and Drew

owned and operated his own business, Chiasson’s Welding Service, for 30 years; loved fishing; owned a fishing camp in Dulac where would often get together with friends and family to boil crabs and shrimp; year-round fisherman; fishing in salt water and fresh water according to season; Navy veteran, but he was not active in the reserves or veteran organizations

July 28, 2006

Myron Antoine ‘Tom’ Benoit

age 77, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006

funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by his wife, Joyce Marie Bourg Benoit of Houma; six daughters, Jennifer Shaw and husband, Aubrey Wayne, of Crestview, Fla., Merna "Bubbles" Uccello and husband, Paul, of Dallas, Ga., Rochelle Kilpatrick and husband, Willie, of Houma, Shanna Hebert and husband, David "Hoss" of Bourg, Dana Theriot and husband, Burt, of Houma and Myra Moore of Prairieville; one brother, Melvin Benoit and wife, Gloria "Blackie" of Grand Caillou; four sisters, Juneitta Buquet of Grand Caillou, Irene Boudreaux and husband, Delvin "Dan" of Houma, Janette Cheramie of Houma and Mae Frances Lee and husband, Nolty, of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Marie Davis, Christie Bennett, Gina Baklini, Sandra Lloyd, Billy Kilpatrick, Leah Hebert, Joshua Hebert, Bliss Theriot, Brock Theriot, Beau Moore and Jordan Moore; and five great-grandchildren, Dustin Davis, Matthew Bennett, Chase Bennett, Alex Baklini and Jonathan Lloyd

preceded in death by his parents, Leonard "Big Pop" Joseph Benoit and Corrine "Big Mom" Luke Benoit; one sister, Gladys Benoit; and two brothers-in-law, Theodore "T.J." Buquet and Bertaul "Tut" Cheramie

retired boat captain for Petroleum Treaters and was a self-employed carpenter; also loved to cook; former member of Grace Christian

Chauvin Funeral Home

Lawless ‘Roach’ Folse

age 80, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006

visitation to funeral time Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland

survived by three daughters, Bertha F. Johnson, Eula F. Thomas and Shirley F. Martin, all of Thibodaux; three brothers, Leonard Folse of Thibodaux, and Eddie Folse and Nolan Folse Sr., both of Raceland; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Albertha Triggs; his parents, Marcelain Folse Sr. and Ida Folse; one daughter, Barbara Jane Folse; three sisters, Celestine Folse, Sedonia Shelby and Viola Folse; and three brothers, Aubrey Folse, Joseph Folse and Marcelain "Leck" Folse Jr.

Dennis Paul Guillot

age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:44 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2006

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

survived by two sisters, Jeannette Guillot and Ruby Guillot; six brothers, Stanley, Johnny, Ralph, Philip, Patrick and Michael Guillot; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Guillot and Mabel N. Guillot; and one brother, Edgar Guillot

retired from Acadia Dairy in Thibodaux and was a U.S. Air Force veteran

Mary Ann Miles

age 55, a native of Klotzville and resident of Dorseyville, died Saturday, July 22, 2006

visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by her parents, Earline and Spurgeon Lemon of Klotzville; two daughters, Carlette and Chasity Miles of Paincourtville; three sons, Calvin Lemon of Klotzville, Carl Lemon and Corey Miles of Donaldsonville; three sisters, Bobbie Lewis and husband, Harold, of Klotzville, Brenda Johnson and husband, Kirby, of Klotzville and Debra Garnett and husband, Grandison, of Donaldsonville; four brothers, Tyrone and Jerome Lemon of Klotzville, Ronald and wife, Brenda, and Donald Lemon of Odessa, Texas; six grandchildren; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her father, Marks Breaux; and her grandparents

Ruth Mae Williams Morgan

age 85, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Thursday, July 20, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Protestant Cemetery

survived by two sons, Don James of Donaldsonville and Navion Hayes and wife, Cynthia, of Lufkin, Texas; two daughters, Barbara Hayes of Donaldsonville and Joyce Thomas and husband, Herbert, of Alabama; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her husband, Saul Morgan; her parents, Ernest and Loubirda Williams; one son, Ferdinand Williams; and three brothers, Oliver and Phillip Jackson and Lionel Joseph

Vanice ‘Brother’ Parks

age 52, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006

no services scheduled

survived by one son, Joseph Parks; one daughter, Brandy Stewart; three sisters, Grace Ann Turner and husband, Steve, Catherine Mary Pickel and husband, John Steven, and Rebecca Broome and husband, Randy; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by his parents, Vanice and Mercedes Parks

Kory Christopher Pelt

age 40, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2006

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

survived by his mother, Lois Mayet Pelt; one brother, Kyle Pelt; two sisters, Myra P. Anderson and Marla P. Elliott; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by his father, Gerald Pelt

Catholic

Rosalie Legendre Trosclair

age 92, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Thursday, July 27, 2006

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

survived by her husband, Whitney Trosclair; and numerous relatives

preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Legendre and Helen Trosclair Legendre; five brothers, Percy Legendre Sr., Clemcy Legendre Sr., Ursin Legendre, Adley Legendre and Rodney Legendre; and two sisters, Edith L. Legendre and Philomen L. Perk

July 29, 2006

Baby Cortez

resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006

graveside service Thursday at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland

the baby is survived by parents, Cody Cortez and Amanda Grabert; grandparents, Malcolm and Karen Cortez, Richard Grabert Sr. and Susan and Pierre Gregoire; and great-grandparents, Mary Dufrene, Ruth Grabert and Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Bollinger

Zachary J. Camardelle

age 34, a native of Raceland and resident of Metairie, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006

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

survived by his companion, Kyle Scott; his mother and stepfather, Winifred and Gregory J. Parzynski; his father, Ted J. Camardelle; his grandfather, Webster J. Bourgeois; and one stepbrother, Mitchell J. Parzynski

preceded in death by his grandmother, Rose Mary Degruise Bourgeois

completed his master’s course work in English at the University of New Orleans

Kenneth Paul Duplantis

age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum

survived by his companion, Carolyn; his parents, Teenie and Rosalie Boudreaux Duplantis; two sons, Kent and Paul Thomas Duplantis; one daughter, Tara Duplantis Bonnette; three brothers, Jason, Troy and Ray Duplantis; two sisters, Terri Duplantis and Joanne Duplantis; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Debra Bowman Duplantis; one son, infant Dale Paul Duplantis

parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Beverly Ann Darnell Harding

age 75, a native of Blanchard, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 2:37 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Grace Lutheran Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one daughter, Ann Elizabeth Harding Perryman and husband, Michael Joseph Perryman Sr. of Houma; one granddaughter, Adeline Mae "Addie" Perryman of Houma; one grandson, McKinley George "Trey" Harding III and wife, Laura, of Houma; and one great-grandson, Ethan Harding of Houma

preceded in death by her husband, McKinley "Max" Harding Sr.; her parents, Beverly Sam Darnall and Ruth Mitchell Darnall; and one son, McKinley "Kenny" George Harding Jr.

homemaker and attended and helped build and maintain Grace Lutheran Church. She was an active volunteer, committee chair and treasurer of Grace Lutheran; member of Grace Lutheran Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Beverly Jean Hicks

age 50, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, July 23, 2006

visitation to funeral time Monday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland

survived by her companion, Louis Duncan of Raceland; her mother, Jeanette Charles Young and stepfather, Warren Young Sr. of Raceland; one son, Dan Hicks of Raceland; one sister, Delores Hudgins of New York; and five brothers, Flored Young of Ulysses, Texas, Wayne Charles of Harrisonburg, Va., Alvin Charles and Eugene Charles of New Orleans and Warren Young Jr. of Raceland

preceded in death by her father, the Rev. Joshua Charles; one sister, Gwendolyn Gehrmendin; and her grandparents, John and Irene Randall and William Charles and Polly Charles

Baptist

Toby J. Mobley

age 45, a native of Larose and resident of Gray, died at 8 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2006

visitation to service time Monday at Living Word Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by his wife, Ava Matherne Mobley; his parents, Ozulien "Byan" and Dolores B. Mobley; one son, Evan Mobley; one daughter, Alyssa Mobley; one brother, Bryan Mobley; and four sisters, Jane Cheramie, Connie Naquin, Susan Mobley and JoAnn Mobley

member of Living Word Church

Wayne Ledet

age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006

visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery

survived by one sister, Jennie Ledet; and numerous nieces and nephews

preceded in death by his parents, Valaice Ledet Sr. and Rosalie Sanders Ledet; six brothers, Valaice Jr., Warren, Berlin, Borne, Steven, and Douglas Ledet; and three sisters, Claudia Ledet Irick, Katherine Ledet Phillips and Gwendolyn Ledet Rau

served in the U.S. Army and was Catholic

Samart Funeral Home

Anna M. Hebert

age 45, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 6 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2006

visitation today and to funeral 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, Daryl Hebert Sr.; her mother, Rose Breaux and her companion, Terry Aucoin; one son, Daryl P. Hebert Jr.; one daughter, Sherrie L. Hebert; two brothers, Henry Breaux Sr. and Philip Breaux Jr.; one sister, Mary B. Cortez; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her father, Philip Breaux Sr.; her grandparents, Guston and Maggie Breaux and Roy and Edwina Bourgeois; and one brother, David Breaux

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

July 30, 2006

Baby Cortez

resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006

graveside service Thursday at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland

the baby is survived by parents, Cody Cortez and Amanda Grabert; grandparents, Malcolm and Karen Cortez, Richard Grabert Sr. and Susan and Pierre Gregoire; and great-grandparents, Mary Dufrene, Ruth Grabert and Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Bollinger

Kenneth Paul Duplantis

age 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home; mass Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum

survived by his companion, Carolyn; his parents, Teenie and Rosalie Boudreaux Duplantis; two sons, Kent and Paul Thomas Duplantis; one daughter, Tara Duplantis Bonnette; three brothers, Jason, Troy and Ray Duplantis; two sisters, Terri Duplantis and Joanne Duplantis; and five grandchildren

preceded in death by his wife, Debra Bowman Duplantis; one son, infant Dale Paul Duplantis

parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Beverly Ann Darnell Harding

age 75, a native of Blanchard, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 2:37 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006

visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Grace Lutheran Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one daughter, Ann Elizabeth Harding Perryman and husband, Michael Joseph Perryman Sr. of Houma; one granddaughter, Adeline Mae "Addie" Perryman of Houma; one grandson, McKinley George "Trey" Harding III and wife, Laura, of Houma; and one great-grandson, Ethan Harding of Houma

preceded in death by her husband, McKinley "Max" Harding Sr.; her parents, Beverly Sam Darnall and Ruth Mitchell Darnall; and one son, McKinley "Kenny" George Harding Jr.

homemaker and attended and helped build and maintain Grace Lutheran Church; an active volunteer, committee chair and treasurer of Grace Lutheran; member of Grace Lutheran Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Anna M. Hebert

age 45, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 6 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2006

visitation today and to funeral 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, Daryl Hebert Sr.; her mother, Rose Breaux and her companion, Terry Aucoin; one son, Daryl P. Hebert Jr.; one daughter, Sherrie L. Hebert; two brothers, Henry Breaux Sr. and Philip Breaux Jr.; one sister, Mary B. Cortez; and two grandchildren

preceded in death by her father, Philip Breaux Sr.; her grandparents, Guston and Maggie Breaux and Roy and Edwina Bourgeois; and one brother, David Breaux

parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church

Toby J. Mobley

age 45, a native of Larose and resident of Gray, died at 8 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2006

visitation to service time Monday at Living Word Church; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano

survived by his wife, Ava Matherne Mobley; his parents, Ozulien "Byan" and Dolores B. Mobley; one son, Evan Mobley; one daughter, Alyssa Mobley; one brother, Bryan Mobley; and four sisters, Jane Cheramie, Connie Naquin, Susan Mobley and JoAnn Mobley

member of Living Word Church

July 31, 2006

Violet H. Bellow

age 74, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006

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

survived by two sons, Jimmy Bellow and wife, Connie, and Kim Bellow and wife, Wanda; one daughter, Debra Bellow Rodrigue; one brother, Eli Herdzick; one sister-in-law, Lois B. LaCoste; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her husband, Clyde J. Bellow; her parents, John and Mary Herdzick; one son-in-law, Edward J. Rodrigue; one brother, Mathew Herdzick; and two sisters, Wanda Weaver and Anne Karsko

Landry’s Funeral Home

Cecile LeBouef Naquin Dupre

age 92, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Montegut, died at 1:35 a.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006

visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Montegut Fire Station; religious service Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery

survived by three sons, Gillis Naquin Sr. and wife, Melva Jean, of Montegut, Anthony Naquin Sr. and wife, Joyce, of Houma, and Nelson Naquin Sr. and wife, Rolande, of Thibodaux; seven daughters, Wilma LeBouef and husband, Andrew, of Chauvin, Gladys Trahan and husband, Eulan, of Robinson Canal, Shirley Domangue and husband, Elgin, of Chauvin, Julienne Domangue and husband, Torres, of Bourg, Nellie LeBouef and husband, Eddie, of Houma, Verley Authement and husband, Louis, of Bourg, and Cecile Foret and husband, Milton, of Houma; three brothers, Ervin LeBouef, Horace LeBouef of Montegut and Joseph "Tin" LeBouef of Chauvin; three sisters, Della Naquin, Sylvia L. Bertmess of Chauvin and Velma Molinere of Montegut; 72 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren, 165 great-grandchildren; 118 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild

preceded in death by her first husband, James Richard Naquin Sr.; her second husband, Dennis Dupre; her parents, Elie LeBouef and Emma Dupre LeBouef; four sons, Whitney Naquin Sr., Wilbert Naquin Sr., Carlton Naquin Sr. and James Naquin Jr.; one daughter, Ethel Authement; four brothers, Raymond, Lorice, LeRoy and Alvin LeBouef; two sisters, Lucina Neil and Gertrude Dupre; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

homemaker

Chauvin Funeral Home

Lula Mae Griffin

age 75, a native of Lockport and resident of Gheens, died at 6 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2006

visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport

survived by her husband of 59 years, Whitney Griffin Sr.; three sons, Whitney Griffin Jr. and wife, Henriette, David Griffin and wife, Gwendolyn, and Andy Griffin; one daughter, Linda Matherne; five sisters, Leola Griffin, Lorena Folse, Lillie Estay, Eloise Eschette and Louella Grabert; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren

preceded in death by her parents, Wildon and Noelie Waguespack Grabert; one brother, Demé Grabert; one sister, Lorella Estay; and one great-granddaughter, Marilyn Grace Griffin

former employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Falgout Funeral Home

Royal ‘Slim Jenkins’ Johnson

age 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, July 26, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at the American Legion Post No. 513 in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the American Legion Post, with burial in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux

survived by his mother, Rosa Morgan Johnson of Thibodaux; two daughters, Taneisha Winston of New Orleans and Dieira Ward of Houma; one son, Damian Winston of New Orleans; three sisters, Beulah M. Sims, Roszaina Johnson and Linda Johnson, all of Thibodaux; two brothers, Ernest Johnson Jr. of Marrero and Albert Washington of New Iberia; and six grandchildren

preceded in death by his father, Ernest Johnson Sr.; three sisters, Jeanette Johnson Streams, Magdalene Johnson and Carrier Johnson; one brother, Dennis Washington; and his grandparents, Dennis and Maggie Morgan

former member of Soul Knights Bike Club; Baptist

Sadie Mae Christen Leonard

age 91, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Houma, died at 5:44 a.m. Sunday, July 30, 2006

funeral services were held today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2

survived by one son, Wayne Leonard of Prairieville; one son-in-law, Tom Adams of Houma; and three grandchildren, Brian Leonard, Catherine Leonard and Sarah Adams

preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Leonard; her parents, Louis Christen Sr. and Jeanné Candies Christen; one daughter, Judi L. Adams; two brothers, Johnny Christen and Louis "Bubby" Christen Jr.; and one sister, Mable Louviere

pharmacy tech for Family Drug Store and was a homemaker; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church

Chauvin Funeral Home

Edwin ‘ToTut’ Plaisance

age 87, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006

visitation today at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose and to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum

survived by his wife, Nolina Pellegrin Plaisance; two sons, Ronald and Bobby Plaisance; four daughters, Marlene P. Lutz, Kathy P. Doucet, Linda P. Hogue and Debbie P. Duet; five sisters, Frances Stevens, Margie Landeche, Jenny Defelise, Rhea Muller and Winnie Comardelle; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild

preceded in death by his parents, Emile Plaisance Sr. and Alida LeBlanc Plaisance; four brothers, Warren, Oneil, Frank and Emile Plaisance Jr.; and one sister, Gonnette LeBouef

owner of Plaisance Vegetable Farm in Larose and was a U.S. Army veteran; member of the Larose Fire Department and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church

Carl P. Scott

age 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:57 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006

visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery

survived by one son, Todd M. Scott Sr. and wife, Polly; one daughter, Carla Scott Mayeux and husband, Kenneth; two sisters, Kitty Scott Boudreaux and Linda Scott Deroche; six grandchildren, Amber Scott, Kayla Scott, Todd Scott Jr., Lexi Mayeux, Jordan Mayeux and Rhiannon Mayeux; and two great-grandchildren, Jai Dantin and Theron Landry

preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Guidry Scott; his parents, Morris "Pim" Scott and Bernice Gaudet Scott; and one sister, Betty Scott Hoffman

Thibodaux Funeral Home