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Obituaries March, 2007 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  30 April 2007

March 1, 2007

Vivian Marie Rhodes Boquet

• age 86, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• visitation Friday at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Mike Boquet and wife, Marion, Anthony "Tony" Boquet and wife, Cheryl, of Houma, Alton Boquet Jr. and wife, Donna, of Bourg and Danny Boquet and wife, Karla, of Houma; two daughters, Lillie B. Chauvin and husband, Douglas, and Betty B. Lyons and husband, Leonard, of Bourg; three sisters, Lillian R. Naquin of Houma, Anna Lee R. Price and Rita Cargill of Bourg; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Alton J. Boquet Sr.; her parents, Gustave Rhodes and Amanda Guidry Rhodes; one granddaughter, Mary Beth Chauvin; one grandson, Michael Boquet Jr.; one great-grandson, James Michael Calogero; three brothers, Thomas, Hancile and Oneil Rhodes; and two sisters, Myrtile Rhodes and Elodie Bartel
• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Clifton Dick

• age 96, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery
• survived by many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Olean Rucker Dick; three brothers, Phillip, Louis and Upton Dick; and three sisters, Genevia, Mima and Piecola Dick
• member of Eagle Wright Baptist Church and a U.S. veteran

Wilton B. Gauthreaux

• age 81, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Felix, Roy and Norman Gauthreaux; and one sister, Louciella G. Gautreaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Annie Sauce Gauthreaux; his parents, Alcide Gauthreaux Sr. and Opheila Thibodaux Gauthreaux; and five brothers, Claude, Lester, Andrew, Alcide Jr. and Wilbert Gauthreaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Jerry Paul Guidry

• age 74, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1:27 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by one brother, Allen E. Guidry; and three sisters, Margie Adams, Dorothy Pitre and Ella Mae Duplantis
• preceded in death by his parents, Vandon and Solange Babin Guidry; three brothers, James "Jim" Guidry, Dudley Guidry and William Guidry; and three sisters, Bertha Terrebonne, Alice Cheramie and Judith Melancon
• member of South Lafourche Bell Ringers

Ulysses George Landry

• age 84, a native of White Castle and resident of Metairie, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Tomasina "Tommie" Silva Landry; one son, Michael G. Landry; two daughters, Linda L. Chaix and Karen L. Guidry; two sons-in-law, J.P. Guidry and John Chaix; one brother, Robert Landry; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Tonglet, Ph.D., Stephanie Philips, Ginger Leal, Holly Wright, Jesse Landry, Meredith Landry and Lauren Landry; five great-grandchildren, Matthew, Mark, Joseph, Makaela and Alexis; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Marie LeBlanc Landry and Ulysses Gardner Landry; two sisters, Jeanne Ball and Elizabeth Arabie; and one granddaughter, Melanie Roxburgh
• 4th Marine veteran of World War II by serving his country in the South Pacific including Iwo Jima and was awarded the Purple Heart; parishioner of St. Edward the Confessor
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Emily Henry Boudreaux Lester

• age 89, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 2:04 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Dale Boudreaux and wife, Carolyn, of Houma and Gerald Boudreaux and wife, Sharon, of Arkansas; one daughter-in-law, Janell Boudreaux of Baton Rouge; one brother, Milton Henry of Mississippi; two sisters, Irene Lirette and Ouida Bergeron of Houma; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Murphy Boudreaux; her second husband, William E. Lester Sr.; her parents, Constant E. Henry and Olidie Chaisson Henry; eight brothers, Levis, Camille, Clifford, Cleveland, Nelson, Oniell, Norman and J.C. Henry; and two sisters, Lelia Duplantis and Lydia Pellegrin
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Thomas Peter Moore Jr.

• age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Richmond, Texas, died at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
• funeral service Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma
• survived by his wife, Arlene Cecile Moore of Richmond; two sons, Kerry Peter Moore Sr. and wife, Connie Lucille, of Shelbyville, Ky., and David Jude Moore Sr. of Pensacola, Fla.; three sisters, Dorothy Matherne of Little Rock, Ark., Jeanie Eschete of Houma and Caroline Moore of Shreveport; three brothers, Langer Moore and Cleveland Boudreaux of Gray, and Keith Boudreaux of Houma; four grandchildren, Sarah Marie Moore, Kerry P. Moore Jr., Amanda Ramos and David Jude Moore Jr.; his godchildren, Brent John Colwart, Vicki Lynn Moore Barrett, Donna Sue Colwart Recore and Ashley Nicole Eschete Breaux; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas P. Moore Sr. and Mary Marcel Boudreaux Moore; and three sisters, Carolyn, Cynthia and Barbara Moore
• worked in the oilfield for many years as an electrician
• Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

Nevaeh Terrion Nixon

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
• graveside service Saturday at Dularge Community Gravesite on Williams Street
• survived by her parents, Otis Nixon and Ericka Rener Nixon of Houma; one brother, Oshave Wolfe of Houma; and one sister, Oterrion Harvey of Houma
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Leona Parker Jones, George Sr. and Rosetta Rener, Louis "Kool Aid" Williams and Rachael Williams

Patsy Ann Thibodeaux Parks

• age 65, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007
• no services scheduled
• survived by her husband, Norman R. Parks Jr.; four children, Charlotte Griffin, Toby LeCompte, Mercedes Grabert and Darren Veazey; one stepdaughter, Norma Parks; one sister; two brothers; 13 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.

Gerald Joseph Price

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:22 a.m. Wed-nesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by four sons, Gary J. Price and wife, Barbara, Eric J. Price, Mark A. Price of Houma and Dale J. Price and wife, Sara, of Des Allemands; two daughters, Myra P. Adams and husband, Mike, of Schriever and Lora P. Songe and husband, Mike, of Houma; two brothers, Junior Price and Terry Price of Houma; three sisters, Miriam Thibodaux of Houma, Geraldine Price Pack of Chauvin and Mildred Machacek of Lafayette; 16 grandchildren, Dristy, David, Denise, Jeremy, Amy, Bethany, Wade, Heather, Shane, Dustin, Troy, Tracy, Rachel, Zachary, Hannah and Nicholas; two great-granddaughters, Gabrielle and Jayden; his companion and her children, Helen Hidalgo and Robbin, Karen and Bobby
• preceded in death by his wife, Shirley LeBoeuf Price; his parents, Sidney and Adeline Deroche Price; one great-grandson, Dylan; and two brothers, Harold Price and wife, Dorothy, and Carroll Price
• before retiring worked as a leaderman at Cenac Shipyard; enjoyed fishing and spending lots of time with family and friends; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Patsy Price Soudelier Rousse

• age 62, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Paradis, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis; mass Friday at the church
• survived by three sons, Lloyd Soudelier Jr., Wayne Soudelier and Todd Soudelier; two daughters, Sandra Withers and Tammy Soudelier; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Lloyd Soudelier Sr.; her second husband, Carlton Rousse; her parents, Melvin and Lena Matis Price; and one brother, Melvin "Leroy" Price

Archie R. Sims

• age 89, a resident of Arthur City, Texas, died at Paris (Texas) Regional Medical Center, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
• visitation today at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home in Paris; graveside service Friday at Forest Chapel Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Jackie Sims Vanderburg and husband, Jimmy; two sons, Archie G. Sims and wife, Kathy, and Clayton Sims and wife, Gail; 10 grandchildren, Billy, Ricky, Scott, Breana, Melissa, Pam, Archie, Jennifer, Willie and Jessica; 12 great-grandchildren, Veronica, Tony, Bridgett, Stormy, Sinjin, Zachary, Austin, Julie, Jamie, Ty, Matthew and Garret; one great-great-grandchild, Jason; two brothers, Verle Sims and wife, Valerie, and Charles Sims; three sisters, Bonnie Johnson and husband, Danny, Donnie Fugett and husband, Vernon, and Barbara Arnold and husband, Luther; two sisters-in-law, Bettie Seay and Dollie Kandler; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his wife, June Harris Sims; one daughter, Elveta Sims Daigre; one son-in-law, Sonny Daigre; his parents, Charles and Jewel Sims; three sisters, Lula Foster, Maudie Arnold and Connie Tyler; and one brother, Jacque Sims
• Fry and Gibbs Funeral Home

Dorothy Thersa Valure Bagley Strange

• age 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Daniel "Danny" Belanger of Houma; four sons, John Bagley, Steve Bagley and wife, Rachel, Joseph Strange and wife, Becky, and Heston Strange of Houma; two daughters, Sharon Neal and husband, Barry, and Holly Billiot and husband, Kyle, of Houma; four brothers, H.P. Valure, David Valure, Ricky Valure of Houma and Anthony "T-Joe" Valure of Mansfield; two sisters, Catherine Pellegrin and Gladys Burton of Houma; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Valure and Ruth Dryden Valure
• member of East Park Ladies Auxiliary and T.O.P.S.

 

March 2, 2007

Mary Valentine Anderson

• age 83, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Harvey, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007
• funeral service Saturday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Harvey, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Jarrod Valentine of New York; one sister, Eva V. Daggs of Thibodaux; two brothers, Edward Valentine of Virginia Beach, Va., and James Howard of Thibodaux; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Abraham Valentine
• retired worker of Southern Shell Co. and a member of Evening Star Baptist Church; served as past president of the Deaconess Board, the Homecoming organization and the church’s anniversary organization

Elizabeth ‘Pity Me’ C. Bartholomew

• age 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Clarksville, Tenn., died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Celestin Cemetery, Bobtown on Grand Caillou Road
• survived by one daughter, Faye Schrier and husband, Garry Jr., of Clarksville; one granddaughter, Nicole Schrier; two grandsons, Omar and Matthew Schrier; three sisters, twin sister, Rosa Dell Duchan and husband, Rudy, of Patterson, Eva Clay and Mable L. Celestin of Houma; three brothers, James Celestin and wife, Lillie Mae, Jones Celestin and wife, Eva, and Herbert Celestin and wife, Betty, all of Houma; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Josephine Celestin; one sister, Odessa Hart; and three brothers, Melkiah, Hezekiah and Joseph Celestin
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Edward T. Diaz

• age 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Galliano since 1958, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center at 12:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2007
• funeral services at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 591/2 years, Lettie Himel Diaz, a native of Labadieville; 13 children; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Sterling Diaz of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, Theodule A. Diaz and Jeanne Boudreaux Diaz; and one brother, Norman "Nookie" Diaz
• served as cadet captain of the LSU Cadet Corps while attending Louisiana State University and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant at the age of 18 upon his completion of Officer Candidate School; assigned to the Third Army (made famous by Gen. George S. Patton, but arrived in Germany shortly after his death); served in Third Army Headquarters as a G-2 Staff Intelligence Officer, where he was instrumental in devising a system to locate documents and witnesses worldwide for the Nazi War Crimes Trials in Nuremburg, Germany, for the International Military Tribunal; exemplary work was recognized when he was commended by his commanding general by honoring him with appointments to the Third Army Board of Governors and to the General Court Martial Board; received the Army Commanders Commendation Medal and had achieved the rank of captain prior to the completion of his reserve duties at the age of 26
• an accomplished trial attorney, actively practicing for 54 years, and served as the first judge of City Court of Thibodaux, as Municipal Attorney for Thibodaux and Golden Meadow and as Golden Meadow’s Magistrate; civic leader, organizer, founder and director of public authorities, commissions and districts, including financial institutions, for which he was also General Counsel
• Ibert’s Mortuary Inc.

Jerry J. Domangue Jr.

• age 54, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:50 a.m. Satur-day, Feb. 24, 2007
• funeral services Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Kathy Neil Domangue; one son, Jerry "Bubba" J. Domangue III and wife, Tyne Kay Rodrigue Domangue; one daughter, Angie Domangue Chaisson; three sisters, Vanessa Domangue Pellegrin and husband, Leroy Pellegrin, Judy Domangue Folse and husband, Mike Folse, and Jessica Domangue Dupre and husband, Cleveland "Nut" Dupre; and two beautiful grandchildren, Devon Chandler Chaisson and Rikki Rayne Domangue
• preceded in death by his parents, Jerry J. Domangue Sr. and Florence Smith Domangue; his grandparents, Tores Sr. and Mary Domangue, Sylvester "Tive" and Bernice Marcel Lirette and David Smith; and one sister, Tina Marie Domangue
• die-hard Saints fan; Baptist
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Wilton B. Gauthreaux

• age 81, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Felix, Roy and Norman Gauthreaux; and one sister, Louciella G. Gautreaux
• preceded in death by his wife, Annie Sauce Gauthreaux; his parents, Alcide Gauthreaux Sr. and Opheila Thibodaux Gauthreaux; and five brothers, Claude, Lester, Andrew, Alcide Jr. and Wilbert Gauthreaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Charles Henry Huddleston Jr.

• age 79, a native of Oakgrove and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• private burial service held at a later date
• survived by one son, Lary M. Huddleston; two daughters, Marchelli Hooper and Hallet Wedderburn; one stepchild, Rebecca Trosclair; one sister, Lillian Siak of Jackson, Miss.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Marie Babin Huddleston; and his parents, Charles Henry Huddleston Sr. and Lillian Mae Austin

Courtland Martin Jackson

• age 87, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Allen Chapel AME Church Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Sharon Saulsberry and husband, Gerald, of Thibodaux; two brothers, Sylvester Jackson and wife, Delores, and Bernard Jackson of Thibodaux; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Courtland and Mary Jackson; one son, Harvey Deboue; five sisters, Catherine Jackson, Evelyn Jules, Eunice Anderson, Wiletta Thibodaux and Myrtle Frye; and two brothers, Louis Jackson and Clarence Jackson
• U.S. Army World War II veteran and was awarded the WW II Victory medal and the Good Conduct medal during his time of service; Catholic

Mary Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Morgan Ledet

• age 83, a native of Hazelhurst, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by one son, Leo C. Ledet Jr. of Houma; one sister, Emily Morgan Foster; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Leo Charles Ledet Sr.; and her parents, George Dewey Morgan and Corrine Pitts Morgan
• retired from Ledet Insurance and was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Thomas Peter Moore Jr.

• age 63, a native of Houma and resident of Richmond, Texas, died at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007
• funeral service Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma
• survived by his wife, Arlene Cecile Moore of Richmond; two sons, Kerry Peter Moore Sr. and wife, Connie Lucille, of Shelbyville, Ky., and David Jude Moore Sr. of Pensacola, Fla.; three sisters, Dorothy Matherne of Little Rock, Ark., Jeanie Eschete of Houma and Caroline Moore of Shreveport; three brothers, Langer Moore and Cleveland Boudreaux of Gray, and Keith Boudreaux of Houma; four grandchildren, Sarah Marie Moore, Kerry P. Moore Jr., Amanda Ramos and David Jude Moore Jr.; his godchildren, Brent John Colwart, Vicki Lynn Moore Barrett, Donna Sue Colwart Recore and Ashley Nicole Eschete Breaux; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas P. Moore Sr. and Mary Marcel Boudreaux Moore; and three sisters, Carolyn, Cynthia and Barbara Moore
• worked in the oilfield for many years as an electrician
• Carnes Brothers Funeral Home

Nevaeh Terrion Nixon

• infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
• graveside service Saturday at Dularge Community Gravesite on Williams Street
• survived by her parents, Otis Nixon and Ericka Rener Nixon of Houma; one brother, Oshave Wolfe of Houma; and one sister, Oterrion Harvey of Houma
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Leona Parker Jones, George Sr. and Rosetta Rener, Louis "Kool Aid" Williams and Rachael Williams

Gaynell Truehill Queen

• age 54, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Galeice Q. Robinson of Atlanta and Tameka Queen of Thibodaux; one son, Devante "Skeeter" Queen of Thibodaux; four sisters, Linda Truehill of Labadieville, Vanessa Sue Truehill of Napoleonville, Catherine Holloway and husband, Keith, and Jacqueline Truehill of Thibodaux; five brothers, Steve Truehill Sr. of Napoleonville, Harold Lloyd Truehill of Chicago, Floyd Truehill and wife, Martha, of Napoleonville, Isaac Truehill Sr. of Houma and Cardell Truehill and wife, Angelina, of Bertrandville; two granddaughters; two aunts; two uncles; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Elvira Truehill; two sisters, Beatrice Woods and Jean Truehill; and one niece
• former employee of TARC in Terrebonne Parish
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Dorothy Theresa Valure Bagley Strange

• age 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• funeral service today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her companion, Daniel "Danny" Belanger of Houma; four sons, John Bagley, Steve Bagley and wife, Rachel, Joseph Strange and wife, Becky, and Heston Strange of Houma; two daughters, Sharon Neal and husband, Barry, and Holly Billiot and husband, Kyle, of Houma; four brothers, H.P. Valure, David Valure, Ricky Valure of Houma and Anthony "T-Joe" Valure of Mansfield; two sisters, Catherine Pellegrin and Gladys Burton of Houma; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Valure and Ruth Dryden Valure
• member of East Park Ladies Auxiliary and T.O.P.S.
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Minola ‘Minnie’ Parra Toups

• age 92, a native of Galliano and resident of Thibodaux, died Thurs-day, March 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Gerard Toups and wife, Kim, Carl Toups and wife, Vickie, and Charles Toups and wife, Chris; two sisters, Mary L. Weimer and Theresa Caballero; six grandchildren, Toby Toups, Mike Toups, Adrienne Viator, Casey Toups, Grant Toups and Melissa Toups; and two great-grandchildren, Abbey Toups and Cooper Toups
• preceded in death by her husband, Emmanuel Toups; her parents, Charles Claudet and Bertha Delaune Claudet; three brothers, Charles Claudet, Arnold Claudet and Elmer Claudet; and one sister, Bertha Mae Schippleian
• retired teacher of Lafourche Parish School System
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

March 3, 2007

Deacon Edward J. ‘Muss’ Blanchard

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:58 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with a private burial service in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Neddie B. Blanchard; five sons, Shane Edward Blanchard, Orland Louis Blanchard and wife, Mary, Keith Edward Blanchard and wife, Kathy, Eric Joseph Blanchard and wife, Merna, and Adrian John Blanchard and wife, Suzy; three daughters, Robyn B. White and husband, Randy, Leslie B. Robichaux and husband, Randy, and Tana B. Foret and husband, Barry; one brother, Marvin Blanchard; one sister, Lillie B. Badeau; 10 grandchildren, Kellie Blanchard, Lillian Dardar, Reuben Blanchard, Jude Blanchard, Hope Blanchard, Amber Blanchard, Crystal Robichaux, Summer Robichaux, Joshua Foret and Jorden Foret; and two great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Rose Dardar and Chaislyn Anne Blanchard
• preceded in death by his parents, Orland Joseph and Lucille Margaret Blanchard; one grandson, Zachary Foret; one great-grandson, Mitchell Blanchard; one brother, Orland Blanchard Jr.; and one sister, Hazel B. Gaudet
• ordained Dec. 21, 1980 as a deacon and was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army Air Force veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 349, past commander and chaplain, a member of 40&8 of Raceland, charter Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4761, past faithful navigator of 4th degree of Knights of Columbus, president of La. Society for Cripple Children (Lafourche Chapter), past Grand Marshall in 2003, Pastorial Council at St. Mary’s Church, a member of the grandparent club at St. Mary’s School and past Cub Master of the Boy Scouts of America
• an avid fisherman and hunter, avid vegetable garden caregiver, loved visiting and bringing the Eucharist to the elderly and shut in; owner of Blanchard Office Machines for more than 25 years
• pallbearers Shane Blanchard, Orland Blanchard, Keith Blanchard, Eric Blanchard, Adrian Blanchard, Reuben Blanchard, Jude Blanchard and Larry Ingram
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Louis ‘Sweet Lou’ Jones Jr.

• age 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Terrie Eddin of Humble, Texas; one son, Cedric Jones of Thibodaux; two grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Earline and Louis Jones Sr.; and his grandparents
• former gospel singer with the Zion Harmonizers and Southern Tone gospel groups
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Michael W. St. Pierre

• age 35, a native and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Michael "Possum" and Louise St. Pierre; his grandparents, Lois and Carroll Loupe; one brother, Scott Anthony St. Pierre; and his pet dog, Buddy
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Kathleen and Primo St. Pierre
• employee of the Lafourche Parish School Board, a 12 year South Lafourche High science teacher and a student there before, and a member of the Lafourche Parish Teachers Association, Alumna Advisory Kappa Alpha Order and Alumna Nicholls State University; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• as a child, favored academic to athletic pursuits, dabbling in computers beginning in fourth grade and developing an early love of reading and writing; teaching was not his first choice of professions, based in part on his lifelong struggle with health problems, initially intended to become a nurse; taught chemistry, physical science and a computer-repairs course of his own design; often spent weekends tutoring students at area bookstores and coffee shops
• set up computer labs in classrooms, stocked with obsolete equipment donated by the state; traveled to Baton Rouge to pick up the devices and refurbished them himself; this fall, given an Unsung Hero’s Award for his work with the school’s computer programs; it came with a $7,000 grant to continue his work
• once a week, he made the hour-long drive to Thibodaux for his volunteer job as an advisor to members of the Kappa Alpha fraternity at Nicholls State University; alumnus of the fraternity, particularly interested in ensuring active members kept up their grades and completed their community service
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Clyde Rupert Tucker Sr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Baton Rouge and a former resident of Shreveport, died Friday, March 2, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Resthaven Garden of Memory
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Marjorie White Tucker; two sons, Clyde Tucker Jr. and wife, Anne, of Prairieville, and John Michael Tucker and wife, Graciella, of Middleburg, Va.; one daughter, Rebecca Pennington and husband, Royce, of Thibodaux; and four grandchildren, John and Matthew Tucker and Taylor and Ashley Landry
• preceded in death by his parents, Zolly and Opal Tucker; one son, Charles Wayne Tucker; two brothers, Zolly Jr. and Charles Henry Tucker; and one sister, Lessie Elaine McInnis
• retired real estate broker and developer and a veteran of the Korean War; graduate of Byrd High School, attended Louisiana State University and Centenary College in Shreveport
• Resthaven Funeral Home

 

March 4, 2007

Deacon Edward J. ‘Muss’ Blanchard

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:58 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland and to funeral time Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with a private burial service in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 54 years, Neddie B. Blanchard; five sons, Shane Edward Blanchard, Orland Louis Blanchard and wife, Mary, Keith Edward Blanchard and wife, Kathy, Eric Joseph Blanchard and wife, Merna, and Adrian John Blanchard and wife, Suzy; three daughters, Robyn B. White and husband, Randy, Leslie B. Robichaux and husband, Randy, and Tana B. Foret and husband, Barry; one brother, Marvin Blanchard; one sister, Lillie B. Badeau; 10 grandchildren, Kellie Blanchard, Lillian Dardar, Reuben Blanchard, Jude Blanchard, Hope Blanchard, Amber Blanchard, Crystal Robichaux, Summer Robichaux, Joshua Foret and Jorden Foret; and two great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Rose Dardar and Chaislyn Anne Blanchard
• preceded in death by his parents, Orland Joseph and Lucille Margaret Blanchard; one grandson, Zachary Foret; one great-grandson, Mitchell Blanchard; one brother, Orland Blanchard Jr.; and one sister, Hazel B. Gaudet
• ordained Dec. 21, 1980 as a deacon and was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army Air Force veteran and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 349, past commander and chaplain, a member of 40&8 of Raceland, charter Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4761, past faithful navigator of 4th degree of Knights of Columbus, president of La. Society for Cripple Children (Lafourche Chapter), past Grand Marshall in 2003, Pastorial Council at St. Mary’s Church, a member of the grandparent club at St. Mary’s School and past Cub Master of the Boy Scouts of America
• an avid fisherman and hunter, avid vegetable garden caregiver, loved visiting and bringing the Eucharist to the elderly and shut in; owner of Blanchard Office Machines for more than 25 years
• pallbearers will be Shane Blanchard, Orland Blanchard, Keith Blanchard, Eric Blanchard, Adrian Blanchard, Reuben Blanchard, Jude Blanchard and Larry Ingram
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Earl ‘Spider’ ‘Paw Paw Turtle’ Himel

• age 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 10:05 p.m., Friday, March 2, 2007
• visitation today at the Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass at the church with burial in St. Joseph Cemtery
• survived by his wife, Jeannette Marcel Himel; one son, Randy and his wife, Linda, Himel; one daughter, Cynthia H. and her husband, Chris, Hymel; four grandchildren, Christopher and his wife, Tabitha, Hymel, Sandi Himel, Randy Himel Jr. and Kayla Hymel; one brother, Warren Himel; two sisters, Dianne H. Benoit and Gloria H. Legendre
• preceded in death by his parents, Neville and Virgie Benoit Himel; his maternal grandparents, Oristille and Leonie Benoit and his paternal grandparents, Dorgeville and Emelia Thibodaux
• pallbearers Randy Himel, Randy Himel Jr., Christopher Hymel, Chris Hymel; Jason Rodriguez and Gary Kufel
• employed by the City of Thibodaux for 27 years; enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and tending to his cattle
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Beth Morgan Ledet

• age 83, a native of Hazelhurst, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1
• survived by one son, Leo C. Ledet Jr. of Houma; one sister, Emily Morgan Foster; one granddaughter, Cherie Ledet Rhodes; and one great-granddaughter, Amanda Michelle Rhodes
• preceded in death by her husband, Leo Charles Ledet; and her parents, George Dewey Morgan and Corinne Pitts Morgan
• retired from Ledet Insurance, was a Daughter of American Revolution, a registered nurse, an insurance agent, a graduate of Touro Nursing School and was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Francis A. Ledet

• age 84, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans for the past 60 years, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• survived by Leo C. Ledet Jr. of Houma; Edmond Hardin and Calicia Hardin of Houston and Janie Smith of New Orleans
• retired attorney, who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and graduated from Tulane Law School
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Andrew Waldon Pitre

• age 78, a native of Lafourche Crossing and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Masonic services Monday at the funeral home chapel with burial in the St. Lawrence Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lillian Colyer Schexneyder Pitre of Houma; one son, Carl Anthony Pitre and his wife, Judy, of Dallas; one daughter, Paula Ann Pitre Hebert and her husband, Sidney, of Chacahoula; two stepdaughters, Judy Beeson and her husband, Tommy, of Houma and Joyce Crochet of Thibodaux; five brothers, Jesse Pitre and Russel John Pitre of Thibodaux, Joseph Reynold Pitre of Schriever, Kermit Paul Pitre of French Settlement and Milfred Luke Pitre of Donner; one grandchild; seven step-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his first wife, Alberta Marie Sampey Pitre; his parents, Wilfred John Pitre and Lillian Marie Zeringue Pitre; one grandson, Daniel Murphy; two brothers, Royce Joseph Pitre and Shelby Andrew Pitre and one sister, Lou Bell Pitre Bourgeois
• retired iron worker with J. Ray McDermott and Raymond Fabricators of Avondale; retired U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War, past worshipful master of Walter I. Lanier Lodge 307 1980 and past master and member of Unity Lodge 267
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Hilda Pitre

• age 85, a native of Houma and resident of Delcambre, died at 10:50 a.m., Friday, March 2, 2007 at her residence surrounded by loved ones
• visitation today with a Rosary to funeral time Monday; funeral services Monday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Father Herb Bennerfield officiating and interment at the church mausoleum
• survived by one son, Bryan Pitre, Sr. and his wife, Sandra, of Delcambre; one daughter-in-law, Ruth Pitre of Delcambre; five grandchildren, Mary LeBlanc and her husband, Kerry, of New Iberia, Bryan Pitre, Jr. and his wife, Janet, Zachary Pitre and his wife, Buffy, Stacie Pommier and her husband, Carl, and Patrick Pitre, all of Delcambre; seven great-grandchildren, Lem Monceaux and his wife, Lena, Austin Sonnier, Trevor, Adam, and Jayce Pitre, all of Delcambre, Misty LeBlanc of Broussard, and Cheramie Pitre of Dodson; three great-great grandchildren, Kelsea, Braie, and David Monceaux, all of Delcambre; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Wilbert Joseph Pitre; her parents, Clifford and Emma Mazerac Boudelouche; one son, David J. Pitre, Sr.; one grandson, David J. Pitre, Jr.; three brothers, Elridge, Gilmore, and Hilton Boudelouche and one sister, Hellen Boudelouche
• pallbearers will be Bryan Pitre, Jr., Carl Pommier, Austin Sonnier, Zachary Pitre, Patrick Pitre, Gerald Mazerac, and Brad Duplantis
• honorary pallbearers Trevor Pitre, Adam Pitre, and David Monceaux
• loved the outdoors; always had her hands in the soil; loved spending time with the family, especially cooking for them; member of the Our Lady of the Lake St. Ann’s Altar Society and a choir singer for many years
• Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delcambre

Clyde Rupert Tucker Sr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Baton Rouge and a former resident of Shreveport, died Friday, March 2, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Resthaven Garden of Memory
• survived by his wife of 55 years, Marjorie White Tucker; two sons, Clyde Tucker Jr. and wife, Anne, of Prairieville, and John Michael Tucker and wife, Graciella, of Middleburg, Va.; one daughter, Rebecca and husband, Royce Pennington, of Thibodaux; one sister, Lillian Davison and four grandchildren, John and Matthew Tucker and Taylor and Ashley Landry
• preceded in death by his parents, Zolly and Opal Tucker; one son, Charles Wayne Tucker; two brothers, Zolly Jr. and Charles Henry Tucker; and one sister, Lessie Elaine McInnis
• retired real estate broker and developer and a veteran of the Korean War; graduate of Byrd High School, attended Louisiana State University and Centenary College in Shreveport
• Resthaven Funeral Home

 

March 5, 2007

Lloyd Joseph Amedee

• age 88, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 2:46 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2007
• visitation 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 beloved wife of 64 years, Gladys Laffitte Amedee; three daughters, Mary Haydel and husband, Harold, Linda Perry and husband, Ernie, and Catherine Hermans and husband, Tony; one daugher-in-law, Marie Chaubaud Amedee of Belle Chasse; two sons, Anthony Amedee and wife, Debi, of Baton Rouge, and John Amedee of Candem, Maine; and one brother, Robert Amedee and wife, Janet, of Gonzales
• preceded in death by his oldest son, Lloyd Joseph Amedee Jr.; his parents, Philadel and Odille Rodrigue Amedee; one sister, Ada Amedee Dupre; and five brothers, Lee, Odon, Roger, Edgar and Antoine Amedee; proud grandfather of 17 grandchildren, Andre and Joe Paul Amedee, Monique Trahan, Darren Haydel, Sarah Chauvin, Saul, Eli, Joel, Isaac and Anna Fontenot Amedee, Rebecca Chatham, Jacob Perry, Michael Perry, Joshua Janway and Jessica, Sandra and Tony Hermans; and blessed with nine great-grandchildren, Blake, Zachary, Seth, Brooke, Katie, Morgan, Quin, Mason and Henry
• U.S. Army veteran, a member of the American Legion Lenox Hotard Post, a member of the VFW Post No. 3900, a Knights of Columbus Past Grand Knight of the Third Degree, Houma Council No. 1317, a Fourth Degree Knight, a member of Alhambra, a St. Francis de Sales usher, and a Disabled American Veteran member
• retired from Texaco and spent his leisure hours fishing and traveling; always visible at St. Francis banquets, Knights’ suppers and any other functions where he could organize and cook meals
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Annie Mae Orgeron Arcement

• age 76, a native of Lockport and resident of Terrytown, died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Barrios Cemetery in Valentine
• survived by three daughters, Sharlene Troulliet, Mona Delatte and Cynthia Folse; five brothers, Junior, Norman, Melvin, Roland and Ray "Black" Orgeron; four sisters, Rose Tanchina, Mary Evans, Alice Orgeron and Betty Arceneaux; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Levy P. Arcement Jr.; her parents, Esnair and Rosie Chaisson Orgeron; and two brothers, Ronald and Norris Orgeron
• Falgout Funeral Home

Margaret Gautreaux Arceneaux

• age 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 2007
• 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 two sons, Bobby Arceneaux and wife, Mary, and Gregory Arceneaux and wife, Sharon, of Houma; one daughter, Jeanette Hebert and husband, Wayne, of Houma; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney J. Arceneaux; and her parents, Robert J. Gautreaux and Lelia Gautreaux
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

John ‘Pa June’ Bourg

• age 83, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 2, 2007
• memorial service Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church
• survived by his wife, Lisa Hines Bourg; one stepson, Thomas Eugene Hines; one daughter, Peggy Bourg Locascio; one stepdaughter, Lisa Theriot and husband, Rickey; six grandchildren, Frank "Chip" Locascio III, John Locascio, Lori Locascio, Christine Locascio Hudson, Sarabeth Theriot and Samantha Theriot; five great-grandchildren, Anthony and Briana Locascio, Chloe Locascio and Blake and Rebecca Rosson; and one nephew, Ray Bourg
• preceded in death by his first wife, Philomena Benoit Bourg; his parents, Bruffy and Marie LeBlanc Bourg; and two brothers, Clay Bourg and twin brother, T-June Bourg
• Samart Funeral Home

Eoria Margaret Hebert Dugas

• age 95, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Ray Dugas and wife, Connie, Clark Dugas and wife, Mary, and Lucius Dugas Jr. and wife, Theresa, of Houma; one daughter, Sandra Morvant and husband, Vertis, of Chackbay; one brother, Arden Hebert of New Orleans; one sister, Lois North of Houma; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Lucius Dugas Sr.; her parents, Aurelie Joseph Hebert and Augustine Naquin Hebert; five brothers, Webb, Reis, Ivel, Herod and Earl Hebert; and three sisters, Beulah H. Dupre, Pansy H. LeBlanc and Cynthia H. Rhodes
• retired concession-stand lady with the Terrebonne Parish School Board for more than 20 years; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elise Jefferson James

• age 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
• visitation Tuesday at Community Funeral Home and Tuesday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church; wake service Tuesday at the church; dismissal service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Wilbert James of Houma; four sons, Clifford Lee James and wife, Mildred, of Vancouver, Wash., Elliott James and wife, Ann, of Corona, Calif., Ray Noble James Sr. and the Rev. Troy Rene James and wife, Deidre, all of Houma; two daughters, Ewilda James of Houma and Marilyn James Harding of San Diego; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by one sister, Jeanetta Stewart
• retired nurses’ aid with Terrebonne General Medical Center and a member of the United Workman Association; member of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

Verna Mae Ward Joseph

• age 64, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, March 1, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Otis Joseph Jr. and wife, Annette, and Vincent Joseph and wife, Shawn; five daughters, Marion Johnson and husband, Chris, Laura Duncan and husband, Warren, Valerie Brown and husband, Kyle, Stephanie Cox and husband, Brandon, and Maria Joseph; two brothers, Joseph Ward and wife, Shirley, and the Rev. Warren Ward and wife, Audrey; two sisters, Emily Jones and husband, Robert, and Dorothy Sims and husband, the Rev. Houston; one sister-in-law, Haley Williams; one brother-in-law, Wilbert Williams; and 17 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Otis Joseph Sr.; her parents, Isaac Ward and Alma Dorsey Ward; one daughter, Pauline Joseph; one brother, Ivory Ward Sr.; and one sister, Bessie Mae Williams
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Antoinette Helen ‘Miss Nettie’ Fesi Mullin

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2; memorial mass celebrated by the Priest of the Sacred Heart
• survived by one daughter, Kayla J. Rhodes and husband, John, of Houma; two sons, Frederick W. Mullin III and wife, Cynthia, of Dickenson, Texas, and Jerry D. Mullin and wife, Judy, of Mt. Ida, Ark.; two grandsons, William Mullin and Christopher Rhodes; and her caregiver for the last nine years, Sherri Young
• preceded in death by her husband, Frederick W. Mullin Jr. one daughter, Jean Ellen; her parents, Carmelo and Congetta Scurto Fesi; three brothers, Joseph, Frank, and Salvador Fesi; and 10 sisters, Mary, Rose, Josephine, Marie, Rosalie, Jennie and Marguerite Vicknair, Ellen Cecile, Anne Robertson and twin sister, Ellen Johnson
• elementary school teacher in Terrebonne Parish for 27 years, having taught at Grand Caillou Elementary, Houma Elementary, Southdown Elementary and Lisa Park Elementary Schools; member of the Terrebonne Retired Teachers Association
• volunteer at Terrebonne General Medical Center Gift Shop where she was known as Miss Nettie; member of the St. Joseph Italian Society and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Evan Paul Weimer

• infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:25 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2007
• mass today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Randy and Amanda Knight Weimer; and his grandparents, Dudley and Bea Knight, Ronald and Alicia Weimer, Ruth Knight and Ola Pierce
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

March 6, 2007

Lloyd Joseph Amedee Sr.

• age 88, a native of Vacherie and resident of Houma, died at 2:46 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2007
• visitation 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 beloved wife of 64 years, Gladys Laffitte Amedee; three daughters, Mary Haydel and husband, Harold, Linda Perry and husband, Ernie, and Catherine Hermans and husband, Tony; one daugher-in-law, Marie Chaubaud Amedee of Belle Chasse; two sons, Anthony Amedee and wife, Debi, of Baton Rouge and John Amedee of Candem, Maine; and one brother, Robert Amedee and wife, Janet, of Gonzales
• grandfather of 17 grandchildren, Andre and Joe Paul Amedee, Monique Trahan, Darren Haydel, Sarah Chauvin, Saul, Eli, Joel, Isaac and Anna Fontenot Amedee, Rebecca Chatham, Jacob Perry, Michael Perry, Joshua Janway and Jessica, Sandra and Tony Hermans; and nine great-grandchildren, Blake, Zachary, Seth, Brooke, Katie, Morgan, Quin, Mason and Henry
• preceded in death by his oldest son, Lloyd Joseph Amedee Jr.; his parents, Philadel and Odille Rodrigue Amedee; one sister, Ada Amedee Dupre; and five brothers, Lee, Odon, Roger, Edgar and Antoine Amedee
• U.S. Army veteran, a member of the American Legion Lenox Hotard Post, a member of the VFW Post No. 3900, a Knights of Columbus Past Grand Knight of the Third Degree, Houma Council No. 1317, a Fourth Degree Knight, a member of Alhambra, a St. Francis de Sales usher and a Disabled American Veteran member
• retired from Texaco and spent his leisure hours fishing and traveling; always visible at St. Francis banquets, Knights’ suppers and any other functions where he could organize and cook meals
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ann Hunt Breeding

age 73, a native of Houston and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2007

Jearmie Paul ‘Bree’ Bourg Sr.

• age 35, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, March 4, 2007.
  visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; religious service Wednesday at the hall, with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Montegut
• survived by his wife, Tangi Authement Bourg; his mother, Claudia Prosperie; his grandmother, Theresa Prosperie; one son, Jearmie P. Bourg Jr.; one daughter, Stevi A. Bourg; two brothers, John Jr. and Shawn Bourg and wife, Donna; three sisters, Mary Ann Usé and husband, Donald Sr., Chystal Billiot and Loucinda Prosperie; his father-in-law, Reggie Authement Sr.; three godchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, John N. Bourg Sr.; and his mother-in-law, Gail Carlos Authement
• commercial fisherman and was a Christian
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Julius Jean Champagne

• age 81, a native of Dularge and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, March 3, 2007
• graveside service held in Osyka, Miss., and a private memorial service at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Margaret Champagne; two daughters, Donna Champagne and Charlotte Gilbeau; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Theriot Champagne Hebert; his father, Constance Champagne; one brother, Donald Champagne; one sister, Garnet Click; and one daughter, Renee Ragland
• received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University; worked in the education field and at the Raceland Mental Health Clinic as a psychologist; veteran of World War II
• renowned artist with a studio in Thibodaux; writer and his book, "I’ll Always Love You," was recently published
• Catchings Funeral Home

Velma Clarke

• age 69, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Terrance Clarke; two sons, Gary Triche and Jesse Leonard; four daughters, Judy Gaudet, Debra Gaudet, Lisa Simmons and Rachel Leonard; one brother, Roy Guidry; one sister, Thelma LeJune; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Oleus and Antoinette Sassoni Guidry; and one son, Ricky Leonard
• homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Daniel J. DeRoche Sr.

• age 59, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:36 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Georgie D. DeRoche; his parents, Wilson P. DeRoche Sr. and Bella L. DeRoche; one son, Daniel James DeRoche Jr. and wife, Windy; two daughters, Jean DeRoche Larpenter and husband, Toby, and Suzy DeRoche Delaune and husband, Alvin Jr.; six brothers, Terry Sr., Sammy, Wilson Jr., Randy, Jerome Sr. and Jeff DeRoche Sr.; five grandchildren, Kirsten Krohn, Linsey DeRoche, Alvin Delaune III, Emily DeRoche and Aaron Delaune; and numerous nieces and nephews
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Stanley L. Erwin

• age 82, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind., and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, March 3, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Dyess Cemetery in Loxley, Ala.
• survived by three sons, George, S. Edward and Jerry Erwin; one daughter, Cynthia P. Shafer; two brothers, Charles and Gene Erwin; two sisters, Phyllis Lytle and Georgie Jarrett; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Elizabeth Erwin; his parents, George Russell Erwin and Blanche Favourite Erwin; one brother Lyle Erwin; and one sister, Virginia Witte
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gwen Farmer

• age 56, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 2, 2007
• visitation Wednesday at Samart Home of Houma
• survived by her husband, Earnie Farmer; her father and stepmother, Richard Carter and wife, Evelyn; her mother, Helen Burnham; two sons, Randy Dufren and wife, Ronda, and Tommy Dufren and wife, Linda; one daughter, Raquel White; two brothers, Frank and Kerry; seven sisters, Patricia, Marie, Viola, Ramona, Jenny, Sylvia and Leslie; 10 grandchildren, Tiffani and Colby Dufren, Levi Dufren and Katie, David and Mandy Totty, Brandon Pellegrin and Brandy, and Josie and Sarah; and six great-grandchildren, Brianna Nicole, Allie, Destiny, Logan, Brandon Jr. and Kaden Paul
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Enoch ‘Earl’ Fussell

• age 77, a native of Franklinton and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 2007
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and Thursday at Brown McGehee Funeral Home in Bogalusa; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Hillview Memorial Gardens in Pleasanthill
• survived by his wife, Aline Stogner Fussell; one son, Michael Ray Fussell and wife, Linda; and three grandchildren, Catherine Mary Fussell, Pamela Marie Fussell and Karen Ann Fussell
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcee D. and Catherine Tyson Fussell; one brother, Huey P. Fussell; and five sisters, Margie Beard, Joy Blunt, Darlene Mizell, Ruth Mizell and Claudine Fort
• U.S. Korean War veteran and a member of the American Legion Post No. 0401 of Baton Rouge
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elise Jefferson James

• age 82, a native of Gable, S.C., and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and today at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church; wake service today at the church; dismissal service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 65 years, Wilbert James of Houma; four sons, Clifford Lee James and wife, Mildred, of Vancouver, Wash., Elliott James and wife, Ann, of Corona, Calif., Ray Noble James Sr. and Pastor Troy Rene James and wife, Deidre, all of Houma; two daughters, Ewilda James of Houma and Marilyn James Harding of San Diego; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Hezekiah Jefferson and Alverta Davis Jefferson; and one sister, Jeanetta Stewart
• retired nurses’ aid with Terrebonne General Medical Center and a member of the United Workman Association; member of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Antoinette Fesi Mullin

• died after a prolonged illness Saturday, March 3, 2007
• family viewing Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and the general viewing to service time Thursday at the funeral home; prayer service by Deacon Dennis Dupre of St. Gregory Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three children, Frederick Mullin, Kayla Mullin Rhodes and Jeremiah Mullin
• preceded in death by her husband, Fred Mullin; her first born who died after childbirth, Jean Ellen Mullin; and her brothers and sisters, Dr. Frank J. Fesi, Joe Fesi, Salvador Fesi, Mary Fesi, Josie Fesi, Jennie Fesi, Pat Fesi, Rosalie Fesi, Rose Fesi, Ann Fesi Robertson, Marguerite Fesi Vicknair and her beloved twin sister, Ellen Fesi Johnson
• she and her husband were school teachers in Terrebonne Parish until they retired
• survived by her children, Kayla, Frederick and Jerry
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Antoinette Helena ‘Miss Nettie’ Fesi Mullin

• age 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007
• visitation to service time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2; memorial mass celebrated by the priest of the Sacred Heart
• survived by one daughter, Kayla J. Rhodes and husband, John, of Houma; two sons, Frederick W. Mullin III and wife, Cynthia, of Dickenson, Texas, and Jerry D. Mullin and wife, Judy, of Mt. Ida, Ark.; two grandsons, William Mullin and Christopher Rhodes; and her caregiver for the past nine years, Sherri Young
• preceded in death by her husband, Frederick W. Mullin Jr. one daughter, Jean Ellen; her parents, Carmelo and Congetta Scurto Fesi; three brothers, Joseph, Frank and Salvador Fesi; and 10 sisters, Mary, Rose, Josephine, Marie, Rosalie, Jennie and Marguerite Vicknair, Ellen Cecile, Anne Robertson and twin sister, Ellen Johnson
• an elementary school teacher in Terrebonne Parish for 27 years, having taught at Grand Caillou, Houma, Southdown and Lisa Park elementary schools; member of the Terrebonne Retired Teachers Association
• volunteer at Terrebonne General Medical Center Gift Shop where she was known as Miss Nettie; member of the St. Joseph Italian Society and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Houma
• Chauvin Funeral Home

James Louis ‘Shine’ Munson Jr.

• age 50, a native of Ferriday and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007
• United Veteran League service Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial Friday at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary with a Navy Honor Guard Service
• survived by his parents, James L. Munson Sr. and Shirley Keyes Munson of Houma; one daughter, Windy Shontea Copsey and husband, Joseph, of Denham Springs; his special friend, Lane Reed of Franklin, Tenn.; three sisters, Susan Michelle Munson Hall and husband, Gary Don Hall of Houma, Leah Munson Broadwater and husband, Preston, of Natchitoches and Laura "Lollie" Munson Gonzales and husband, Jeff, of Bend, Ore.; one sister-in-law, Alice Beverly Munson of Gardener; four grandchildren, Taylor, Brannon, Sarah and Carter Copsey; nieces and nephews, Shannon, Brantley, Kyle and Zachary Hall, Laura Elizabeth and Brandon Rogers, Ariel, Emily and Ryan Spillman Munson, Gabrielle, Madison, Kerrington and Logan Gonzales; and pall bearers, Mike Voisin, Michel Claudet, William Paul Munson, David Sheppard, Jerry Hermann, Doug Roberts, John Wiley Keyes, Preston Broadwater and Gary Donovan Hall
• preceded in death by one brother, John Raymond Munson; and his grandparents, Betty Howell Keyes and Walter Patton Keyes, Thelma Walls and William Anthony Munson
• truck driver for Nixon Trucking and a U.S. Navy veteran; loved nature and the swamps; loved the history of Terrebonne Parish and enjoyed sharing it with tourists on Munson Swamp Tours; cross-country truck driver who traveled the United States, Canada, Alaska and Mexico; history buff and avid reader; studied the Civil War and visited every Civil War battlefield; great teacher and one of his goals was to instill the love of reading to each of them; parishioner of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
• Chauvin Funeral Home

William Joseph ‘Bill’ Picou

• age 82, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever; memorial mass Wednesday at the church
• survived by one daughter, Jean Crowley of Bayou Blue; one brother, Paul J. Picou of Bourg; one sister, Rena Trevathan of Houma; two grandchildren, Michelle Ferreira and Rita J. Crowley; and three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Lindsey Ferreira and Fantasia Parfait
• preceded in death by his wife, Jean Hebert Picou; his parents, Paul and Lorena Authement Picou; one great-grandson, Arcen Marcel; and one brother, Melvin A. Picou Sr.
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Harry Calvin Smith

• age 77, a native of Three Rivers, Texas, and resident of Morgan City, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2007
• visitation Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home; services Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Ivas Freeman Smith; two sons, Mark Allan Smith and wife, Carol, and Tim Smith and wife, Danette, of Vanderbilt, Texas; three daughters, Debbie Smith, Terri Sue Flowers and husband, Jim, of Shelton, Wash., and Becky Oliver and husband, Rickie, of Gray; one brother, Norman Smith; and three sisters, JoAnn Alford, Joyce Kay Hansen and Ethylene Adams; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry "Buck" and Allie Kate Foster Smith
• member of Texas Free Mason
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

March 7, 2007

Christian Joseph Boudreaux

• age 14 months, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:23 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; dismissal service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Michael and Brandy Boudreaux; his nanny and parin, Hannah Fitch and Blake Richard; three sisters, Stacey, Tracey and Alyssa; his grandparents, Doris Boudreaux, Nancy Leonard and Papa Baer; and his great-grandparents, Tommy Parkman and Ruby Fanguy
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Claiborne Boudreaux and Eddie Leonard
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Gary P. Bourg

age 66, a native of Hahnville and resident of Luling, died Monday, March 5, 2007

Ann ‘Anniepoo’ Hunt Breeding

• age 73, a native of Houston, passed into eternal rest at 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at First United Methodist Church; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by three sons, Steven Breeding and wife, Patty, of Boutte, Warren Patrick Breeding and wife, Debby, of East Granby, Conn., and James Breeding and wife, Tiffany, of Houston; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one brother, Alan Hunt and wife, Kathy, of Rosenburg, Texas
• preceded in death by her loving husband of more than 50 years, William "Bill" Breeding; and her parents, Jim and Martha Hunt
• director of Les Belles Clochettes Handbell Choir of Houma’s First Methodist Church; graduated from Houston’s Milby High School and the University of Texas at Austin. In Houston, she performed choral works on radio, TV and civic functions with the Milby Sextette and was president of the Greater Houston/Harris County Girl Scout Council, for whom she spent three summers on archeological digs at Santa Fe, N.M.; resided in Texas, Washington, Montana, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Maine, North Carolina, Spain, Nigeria, El Salvador, Libya and traveled extensively throughout England, Europe, Africa and Central America
• 1986 Louisiana Area Chairman of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers; directed handbell choirs in Slidell and Houma, Victoria, Texas, Fife and Seattle, Wash., and Madrid, Spain; handbell choir performed at the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans; also was director of the Bayou Belles, a ladies community chorus of Slidell and sang in the municipal civic chorus of Victoria and Slidell; member of Phi Mu social sorority, PEO philanthropic sorority, United Methodist Women’s society and served in numerous Methodist activities groups
• retired physical-education teacher, she taught in Texas and Georgia, was coach of the Richmond Academy Girl’s High School Basketball team in Augusta, Ga., and various teams in the Slidell youth sports and AAU programs
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Beverly Ann D’Aquin

• age 75, a longtime resident of Lafayette, and former resident of Plaquemine and Rayne, died at her residence, Monday, March 5, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lafayette, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her husband, Richard D’Aquin; two daughters, Deborah Ann D’Aquin Grissom and husband, Ken, and Ann Marie D’Aquin Derise and husband, Mark; one son, Richard D’Aquin Jr.; 11 grandchildren, R. Scott Grissom, Matthew Grissom, Elliott Grissom, Steve Grissom, David D’Aquin, Melanie D’Aquin, Emily D’Aquin, Caroline D’Aquin, Richard D’Aquin III, Natalie Derise and Olivia Derise; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lois Barrow
• preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Mayeux and Josephine Guillot Mayeux; two brothers, Alvin Mayeux Jr. and James Mayeux
• graduate of Shady Grove High School in Maringouin and a graduate of Spencer Business College in Baton Rouge; represented Plaquemine and Rayne in the various Louisiana Harvest Festivals and the FFA Convention in Kansas City, Mo.; homemaker and realtor and owner of French Settler’s Realty
• Delhomme Funeral Home

Enoch ‘Earl’ Fussell

• age 77, a native of Franklinton and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, March 4, 2007
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and Thursday at Brown McGehee Funeral Home in Bogalusa; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Hillview Memorial Gardens in Pleasanthill
• survived by his wife, Aline Stogner Fussell; one son, Michael Ray Fussell and wife, Linda; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Alcee D. and Catherine Tyson Fussell; one brother, Huey P. Fussell; and five sisters, Margie Beard, Joy Blunt, Darlene Mizell, Ruth Mizell and Claudine Fort
• U.S. Korean War veteran and a member of the American Legion Post No. 0401 of Baton Rouge
• Falgout Funeral Home

Elphie P. King Sr.

age, 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Theresa Cecile Ugas Ledet

• age 53, a native of Biloxi, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 8:52 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home; graveside service Friday at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula, Miss.
• survived by her father, Cecil Ugas of Pascagoula; one son, Stevie Pellegrin of Houma; two daughters, Cherie Perez and Tia Linson of Houma; one brother, Ricky Ugas of Houma; two sisters, Tina Ugas of Pascagoula and Connie Jean Teague of Houma; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jean Morris Ugas; and one son, Donovan K. Hammons
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Earline Folse Lindley

• age 79, a native of Raceland and resident of Matthews, died at Monroe Square Assisted Living, Tuesday, March 6, 2007
• visitation today at McEwen -- Mint Hill Chapel in Charlotte, N.C.; service to celebrate her life Thursday at Oakhurst Baptist Church, with burial in Sharon Memorial Park
• survived by her children, Cary and Jo Ann Lindley of Monroe and Jeanne and Wayne Kimlick of Matthews; her siblings, Richard Folse, Bobby Folse, Dave Folse, Betty Pertuit, Sylvia LeBlanc and Patsy Douglas; four grandchildren, Ryan Lindley, Andy Lindley, the Rev. Jason Kimlick and Amber Tryon; and five great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Jacob, Wesleigh, Madalyn and Helene
• preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Eugene Lindley; and her parents, Adolph and Leona Martin Folse
• an active member of Oakhurst Baptist Church; loved to bowl, make crafts, dance and travel with her family
• McEwen -- Mint Hill Chapel

Antoinette Fesi Mullin

• died after a prolonged illness Saturday, March 3, 2007
• family viewing Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and general viewing to service time Thursday at the funeral home; prayer service by Deacon Dennis Dupre of St. Gregory Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three children, Frederick Mullin, Kayla Mullin Rhodes and Jeremiah Mullin
• preceded in death by her husband, Fred Mullin; her first born who died after childbirth, Jean Ellen Mullin; and her brothers and sisters, Dr. Frank J. Fesi, Joe Fesi, Salvador Fesi, Mary Fesi, Josie Fesi, Jennie Fesi, Pat Fesi, Rosalie Fesi, Rose Fesi, Ann Fesi Robertson, Marguerite Fesi Vicknair and her beloved twin sister, Ellen Fesi Johnson
• she and her husband were school teachers in Terrebonne Parish until they retired
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Irene T. Richoux

• age 85, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Larry Richoux and wife, Judy, and Russell Richoux and wife, Shirley; two daughters, Lois R. Guidry and husband, Gerald, and Katy R. Arceneaux; one sister-in-law, Regina Usey; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Richoux; her parents, Adam and Josephine Plaisance Thibodaux; two sons, Roland and Dudley Richoux; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five brothers, Oliver, Junius, Sylvester and Davis Usey and Joseph Thibodaux; and three sisters, Edna U. Rousell, Odile U. Benoit and Lucy T. Bouvier
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Eric James Rogers

• age 19, a native and resident of Bourg, died Sunday, March 4, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Jan and Rachel Lane Rogers; one brother, Lane Rogers; one sister, Danielle Rogers Staehling and husband, Ryan; and his grandparents, Neva Morris, Bill Morris and Dorothy "Dot" Rogers
• preceded in death by his grandfathers, Francis "Frank" Rogers and Daniel Pearson Lane; and his great-grandmother, Lucille "MawMaw Lucy" Naquin
• student at Louisiana State University, a loyal tiger fan and avid golfer; 2005 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and a member of the football team and golf team
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Gaye P. Townsend

• age 42, a native of Greenville, Miss., and resident of Grand Isle, died Sunday, March 4, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her husband, Hector Lee Townsend III; her mother, Dolores Pickett; one son, Hector Lee Townsend IV; her godmother, Odette K. Menard; three brothers, Danny Powell, Wayne Powell and David Menard; two brothers-in-law, John and Gordon Townsend; her godchild, Randy Menard; one niece, Taylor Townsend; one cousin, Odele LaBove; and her Paw Paw, Joe Menard
• preceded in death by her father, Captain Bill Pickett; and one brother, Kerry Powell
• employed by Jefferson Parish Waterworks
• Falgout Funeral Home

Terry J. Triche Sr.

• age 55, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 12:36 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Ida Triche; his mother, Willis Triche; two sons, Terry Triche Jr. and Kerry Triche; one daughter, Antoinette Fonseca; four brothers, Gary, Larry, Jace and Rory Triche; two sisters, Myra Triche and Susan Breaux; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Clifton Triche; and three brothers, infant brother, Pernell Triche, Darren Triche and Patrick Triche
• employed by Bollinger Shipyard for 31 ½ years; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

March 8, 2007

Walter Joseph Amedee

• age 75, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Friday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by four brothers, Roland Amedee of Vacherie, Steve Amedee of Lutcher, Ralph Amedee and wife, Betty, of Chackbay and Alvin Amedee and wife, Etta, of Vacherie; one sister, Amazelie A. Rodrigue and husband, Alvin; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Louis J. Amedee and Nazie Folse Amedee; and one sister-in-law, Nell Amedee
• Alexander Funeral Home

Murdice Marie ‘Teatsy’ Benoit

• age 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007
• no services scheduled at this time
• survived by one brother, Bradys Benoit and wife, Christine, of Houma; one brother-in-law, John V. Sacco; three nephews, Johnny and Chad Sacco and Brad Jude Benoit; three nieces, Chandra Samaha, Shane Osburn and Kandi Sue Bledsoe; nine great-nephews; and five great-nieces
• preceded in death by her parents, Horace J. Benoit and Agatha Guidroz Benoit; one sister, Dolores Benoit Sacco; and one niece, Tammy Ann Sacco
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Gary P. Bourg

• age 66, a native of Hahnville and resident of Luling, died Monday, March 5, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Catherine Fields Bourg; one son, Gary J. Bourg; one stepson, Michael Gassen; two daughters, Terri B. Hiltibidal and Gaynell B. Landeche; three stepdaughters, Cynthia Street, Nellie Matherne and Phyllis Ferraro; one brother, Terry Bourg; one sister, Sybil Dufrene; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Judy T. Bourg; his parents, Gaston and Clara F. Bourg; and two sisters, Betty Gourgues and Marilyn Dimarco
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Rodney J. Callais Sr.

• age 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Larose, died at 6:42 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Olivia Garcia Callais; his mother, Henrietta Gisclair Callais; one son, Rodney J. Callais Jr.; one daughter, Reble Callais; one brother, Kim Callais; two sisters, Christine Callais and Charlene Garcia; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph Anthony Callais; and two daughters, Frances Callais and Monica Callais
• retired, a U.S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Julius Jean Champagne

• age 81, a native of Dularge and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, March 3, 2007
• graveside service held in Osyka, Miss.
• survived by his wife, Margaret Champagne; one brother, Richard Champagne and wife, Virginia; two daughters, Donna Champagne and Charlotte Gilbeau; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Theriot Champagne Hebert; his father, Constance Champagne; one brother, Donald Champagne; one sister, Garnet Click; and one daughter, Renee Ragland
• worked at Raceland Mental Health Clinic as a psychologist and was a veteran of World War II
• Catchings Funeral Home

Jerry Anthony ‘Dixon’ Foret

• age 51, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Donna Buquet Foret of Bayou Blue; his father, Rennel John Foret of Bayou Blue; his mother, Eddress Rogers Foret of Bayou Blue; one son, Derek "Chopper" Anthony Foret of Houma; one daughter, Mindy "Pumpkin" Lee Foret of Houma; one stepson, Nelson Ray Funk of Houma; two brothers, Rory Foret of Georgia and Burt Foret of Houma; three sisters, Nina Foret Eschete and husband, Louis "Bo" Eschete, Gwen Daigle and Lori Darcey of Houma; one godchild, Beau Eschete; his former wife, June Badeaux; and his former son-in-law, Charles Badeaux and wife, Carolyn
• preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eusebe Rogers and Clemellia Gaubert Rogers; his paternal grandparents, Elton Foret Sr. and Velma Boyer Foret; one brother-in-law, A.J. Daigle; one sister-in-law, Stephanie Warden Foret; and one nephew, Justin Daigle
• welder with K & B Machines Works for 30 years and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elphie Peter King Sr.

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at St. Matthews Episcopal Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 59 years, Felicie Duet King of Houma; two sons, E. Peter King Jr. and wife, Darlene Whatley King, and Michael Philip King and wife, Brenda King, of Houma; one daughter, Cindy Ann King and fiance, Mark J. Duplantis, of Houma; three brothers, Earl King Sr. of Houma, Gordon King of Lafayette and Thomas King of Houma; one sister, Mattie Lou Smith of Houma; one son-in-law, Glenn Michael Fanguy Sr.; seven grandchildren, Kristie Jo King, Mark Dorman King and wife, Michelle, Lisa King, Michael King Jr., Donna Faye King, Becky Lee Fanguy and Patty Ann Fanguy; and five great-grandchildren, Erika Jo, Hayden Peter, Courtney Eaton, Kylie Paige King and Emmi Faye King
• preceded in death by his parents, William Hoffman King Jr. and Nettie Victoria King; one grandson, Glenn Michael Fanguy Jr.; three brothers, Hoffman King, Vernal King and William King; and three sisters, Dolores Dunn, Dorothy Duet and Geraldine Pugh
• retired truck driver and dispatcher for King Trucking and a U.S. Marine Veteran of World War II; member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Teresa Cecile Ugas Ledet

• age 53, a native of Biloxi, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 8:52 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service today at the funeral home; graveside service Friday at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula, Miss.
• survived by her father and stepmother, Cecil Ugas and Debbie Ugas of Pascagoula; one son, Stevie Pellegrin of Houma; two daughters, Cherie Perez and Tia Linson of Houma; one brother, Ricky Ugas and wife, Sharon, of Houma; two sisters, Tina Ugas of Pascagoula and Connie Jean Tegue and husband, Mark, of Houma; one stepbrother, Donald Ugas; one stepsister, Dawn Bordelon; seven grandchildren; and one nephew, Dylan Soudelier
• preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ledet; her mother, Betty Jean Morris Ugas; and one son, Donovan K. Hammons
• homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eula Margaret Dumont Monroe

• age 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Malcolm Monroe and wife, Earline, of Chauvin and Floyd Monroe and companion, Sally, of Gray; two daughters, Linda Bertrand and husband, Ronald, of Church Point and Brenda Cornielle and fiance, Tommy, of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, John Cornielle; her second husband, Charles Monroe; her parents, Mitchel Dumont and Marie Dubois Dumont; three brothers, Harold, Luby and Camile Dumont; and three sisters, Lillian White, Lena Trahan and Hilda Blanchard
• homemaker and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Winfred ‘Winn and Red’ Brown Morgan Jr.

• age 74, a native of Alexander and resident of Houma, died at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine "Jerrie" Landry Morgan of Houma; two sons, Mark Brian Morgan and wife, Bernadine LeBlanc Morgan, of Gibson, and Michael Sean Morgan and wife, Pauline Aucoin Morgan, of New Orleans; one daughter, Merrille Catherine Morgan Carrere and husband, Jimmy Carrere, of New Orleans; one sister, Virginia Morgan Underwood and husband, Dan Underwood, of McDonough, Ga.; six grandchildren, Anna Carrere, Courtney Carrere, Jimmy "Bob" Carrere, Heather Morgan, Caitlin Morgan and Sean Michael Morgan; two great-grandchildren, Maddie Vetra and Trevor Tackaberry; and his pet Chihuahuas Minnie and Buttons
• preceded in death by his parents, Winfred Brown Morgan Sr. and Merrille Jane Weeks Morgan; and one daughter, Anna Kateri Morgan
• retired production foreman with Shell Oil Co. with more than 30 years and a U.S. veteran of the Korean War; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

William Joseph ‘Bill’ Picou

• age 82, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• funeral services Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever
• survived by one daughter, Jean Crowley of Bayou Blue; one brother, Paul J. Picou of Bourg; one sister, Rena Trevathan of Houma; two grandchildren, Michelle Ferreira and Rita J. Crowley; and three great-grandchildren, Dylan and Lindsey Ferreira and Fantasia Parfait
• preceded in death by his wife, Jean Hebert Picou; his parents, Paul and Lorena Authement Picou; one great-grandson, Arcen Marcel; and one brother, Melvin A. Picou Sr.
• served in the U.S. Navy in World War II
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Jake Williams

• age 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 2, 2007
• religious service Friday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosadell Townsend Williams; and two sisters, Mary Jane Sandoz and Charlotte Station
• preceded in death by his parents, Harry Williams Sr. and Victoria Wilkins Williams; three brothers, Harry Williams Jr., James Williams and Charles Williams; and three sisters, Gertrude Williams, Thelma Williams and Gladys Williams
• member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church and served as a deacon and pianist; founder of The Sunshine Band and a member of Blaine C. Clay Masonic Lodge No. 14 and a member of Terrebonne Parish Men’s Day Association; retired school bus driver for 31 years with Terrebonne Parish School Board
• Community Funeral Home

Polly Mae Jones Williams

• age 71, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 2, 2007
• visitation Friday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Chauvin; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg
• survived by five sons, Donald, Albert and Michael Lagarde and Steven and Ronald Williams and wife, Carolyn, all of Houma; three daughters, Paulette Williams and husband, Michael, Pearline Lagarde and Gloria Alvis and husband, Vernon Jr.; one brother, Clarence Jones Jr.; two sisters, Glora Mitchell and husband, Larry, of Houma, and Bertha Brown and husband, O.C. Brown, of New Orleans; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Herman Williams Sr.; one son, Herman Williams Jr.; her parents, Clarence Jones Sr. and Ollie Brooks Jones; one daughter, Charlotte Lagarde; four sisters, Carol Jones, Rosie Smith, Lucille Coleman and Ethel Martin; and her grandparents, Johnny Jones, Missy Jones, Ed Brooks and Celina Brooks
• homemaker
• Community Funeral Home

Patsy Guidry Zeringue

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, James "Jim" Zeringue; one son, Steve Zeringue and wife, Sherry; one daughter, Bonnie Franklin and husband, James; one brother, Gerald Guidry; one sister, Carol Guidry Trant; five grandchildren, Jeff Zeringue and wife, Norma, Page Dupriest and husband, David, Kelly Zeringue, Julia Bourg and husband, Patrick, and Aimee Franklin; and three great-grandchildren, Raven Dupriest, Elise Zeringue and Madison Bourg
• preceded in death by her parents, Etite and Julia Guidry; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

March 9, 2007

Edith ‘Miss Cal’ Clement

• age 98, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Calford, Lloyd "Red", Robert, David and Tommy Clement; two daughters, Deanna Ordoyne and Judy Callahan; one sister, Yvonne LeBlanc; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Clairville "Cal" P. Clement; her parents, Alphonse Adams and Judith LeSage Adams; two brothers, Harry and Gilbert Adams; two sisters, Gertrude Hebert and Anita Gros; and two grandchildren
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Grace White Condley

• age 82, a native of Lakeland, Fla., and resident of Houma, died at 3:04 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church; religious service today at the church; graveside service Saturday at Silver Cross Cemetery in Tallulah
• survived by one son, Charles L. Condley and wife, Becky, of Larose; one daughter, Linda L. Tate and husband, Forrest, of Chandler, Ariz.; one brother, Charles W. White of Houma; one sister, Marianne Callahan of Clinton, Miss.; six grandchildren, David W. Berry, Ann C. Hendrix, Stephanie C. Sampey, Richard K. Berry, Cynthia S. Rush and Charles L. Condley Jr.; and 19 great-grandchildren, Joshua Berry, Jordan Berry, Brock Sampey, Jordi Hendrix, Nicholas Leiferman, Brelan Berry, Heather Hendrix, Sara Rush, Nikolas Berry, Lindsay Leiferman, Drake Condley, Brooke Sampey, Whitley Lefort, Madison Berry, Mathew Saba, Joseph Pitre, Anthony Saba, Hunter Condley and Victoria Pitre
• preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Condley; and her parents, Charles G. White and Lucille Robinson White
• retired executive administrative assistant with Superior Oil of New Orleans and later Mobil Oil of 20 years; member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Vincent Dagate Sr.

• age 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife of 61 years, Maudry Domaingue Dagate; one son, Vincent Dagate Jr. and wife, Sally Cancienne Dagate; two daughters, Victoria "Vicki" LeBlanc and husband, Tracy Sr., and Rhonda Luke and husband, Patrick; one brother, Anthony John "A.J." Dagate; one sister, Frances Dagate Waldrip; eight grandchildren, Tracy LeBlanc Jr., Ricky LeBlanc Sr., Denise Holliday, Gregory "Greg" Luke, Chad Luke, Megan Dagate, Jessica Dagate and Amy Dagate; and eight great-grandchildren, Ricky Jr., Haley, Jacob and Hannah LeBlanc, Brett Wright and Dawson Holliday and Lillian and William Luke
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Dagate and Victoria Callia Dagate; and one brother, Alex Dagate
• World War II Army veteran, decorated with the Purple Heart for injuries received in Normandy, France; member of the VFW Post No. 3700
• founded Dagate’s Marine in 1949 and was owner of Nu-Royal Cleaners from 1966 to 1987; member of the Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society and a member of TARC; one of the original donors of Our Lady of the Sea Statue at Last Island
• parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church and a member of the Liturgical Environmental Ministry; an honorary member of the Whiskey Pass Rodeo Association and a former member of the Terrebonne Sportsman’s League; enjoyed deer hunting and fishing; cherished his Catholic faith, family, community and country
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jeanne Louise Danos Dooley

• age 90, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:43 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Paul Dooley of Buchanan, Va.; and one daughter, Veronica Dooley Speer of Jefferson City, Mo.
• preceded in death by her husband, Paul Murray Dooley; her parents, Dr. Joseph Louis "J.L." and Annie Comeaux Danos; three brothers, Arthur, Richard and Maurice Danos; and three sisters, Sister Mary Grace Danos, O.Carm, Sister Julianna Danos, O.Carm and Sister Carmelita Danos, O.Carm.
• graduated from Mt. Carmel Academy in Thibodaux and received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from St. Louis University in St. Louis; served as a 2nd lieutenant (RN) during World War II and subsequently worked as a registered nurse for 30 years at St. Joseph Hospital and the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Thibodaux
• past member of the Catholic Daughters of America, the Third Order of Mt. Carmel and the Lafourche Heritage Society; favorite hobbies were gardening, traveling, genealogy and historic preservation
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Elmer Hadley

• age 68, a native of Raceland and resident of Avondale, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by four sisters, Annie Lee Scott and husband, Clifton, of Raceland, Evola Pinkney and Agnes Marts of Los Angeles and Susie M. Davenport of Compton, Calif.; and two brothers, Clarence Hadley of Houma and Leroy Hadley of Atlanta
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Fannie Hadley; three brothers, Willie Hadley Sr., Ulysses Hadley and Kent Hadley Sr.; and two sisters, Delores Jones and Enester Hadley
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Celiner ‘Lena’ London

• age 103, a native of St. James and resident of Heritage Manor of Napoleonville, died at Assumption Community Hospital Saturday, March 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in St. James; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her parents, Nancy and August London Sr.; three brothers, Ellis, August Jr. and James London; and three sisters, Mary Gipson, Rachael Morton and Enola Blain
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Joseph ‘Joe’ Mitchell

• age 74, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Doris Riney of Thibodaux, Karen Carter of New Orleans and Trameka Ewell of Los Angeles; two sons, Keith Grant of Labadieville and Wayne Grant of New Orleans; four sisters, Eartha Beach, Omega Johnson, Cynthia Mitchell and Sandra Taylor; five brothers, Royal, Wallace and Raymond Mitchell, Ernest LeBlanc and Clarence Joseph; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parent, Eartha and Layman Mitchell Sr.; two sisters, Rose Young and Patricia Brown; and one brother, Laymon Mitchell Jr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Margaret Elaine Beason Mooney

• age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Donner, died at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Hope Scott and husband, Terry, of Gray and Melissa Bascle and husband, Matthew, of Houma; two brothers, Watt Beason of Houma and Steve Beason of Schriever; one sister, Cheryl Dover of Houma; and five grandchildren, Ashleigh Scott, Darren Scott, Connor Bascle, Nicholas Bascle and Sarah Marble
• preceded in death by her husband, John Lightfoot Mooney; her parents, John Ezra Beason and Bessie Marie Toups Beason; one son, John Melancon; and one brother, Wilfred Beason
• retired disaster-relief worker and a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Wilma Locascio Songe

• age 99, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, S.L. Locascio of Houma; two daughters, Antoinette Butcher and Gloria Rhodes of Houma; one sister, Mabel Chaisson of Houma; five grandchildren, Glenn and Craig Hutchinson, Allyson Lyons, Wayne Rhodes and Lynn LeBoeuf; and eight great-grandchildren, David, Ryan and Brooke LeBoeuf, Craig and Parker Hutchinson, Lindsey Rhodes, Neil Lyons and Holly Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by her first husband, Leon Locascio; her second husband, Henry Songe; her parents, Myrtle Kern and Justilia Mire Kern; one daughter-in-law, Carolyn Locascio; two sons-in-law, Charles Hutchinson and Calvin Rhodes; one brother, Philip Kern; and three sisters, Eurine Samaha, Bella Triche and Elvie Thomas
• homemaker and a past member of the Legion of Mary, Ladies Altar Society, Young at Heart Club and St. Francis de Sales Cathedral Choir; visited the sick weekly at the hospital; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ida ‘Ida Mae’ Hebert Toups

• age 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 6:58 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Raymond Toups of Houma; two daughters, Vicki T. Picou and Bonnie T. Knobloch and husband, Michael, of Thibodaux; two brothers, Oneil Hebert Jr. and David Hebert of Thibodaux; and two grandchildren, Sabrina Taquino and Brandon Domangue
• preceded in death by her parents, Oneil Hebert Sr. and Corinne Gros Hebert; and two brothers, Ronald Hebert Sr. and Kenneth Hebert
• retired financial officer with American General and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Chris ‘Peter’ Walker

• age 50, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Sunday, March 4, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Nell Belt Walker; one son, Christopher Walker; one nephew whom he reared as his son, Clarence O’Quinn; five sisters, Lillie Mae Nora and husband, Roosevelt, of Napoleonville, Joyce Williams of Napoleonville, Barbara Little and husband, Jeremy, of Gonzales, Terry Walker of Gonzales and Betty Payton of Las Vegas; four brothers, James Walker and wife, Doris, of Bertrandville, Willie Walker and wife, Sheila, of Las Vegas, Roland Spotts and wife, Carolyn, of Gonzales and Darrell Walker of Baton Rouge; one aunt, Iola Garrison; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Margaret Belt; two godchildren; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Zenobia and Hosea Walker; two sisters, Iola Torrence and Marion O’Quinn; and one brother, Hosea Walker Jr.
• enjoyed motorcycle riding
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Doris Wooten

• age 72, a native and resident of Gray, died Saturday, March 3, 2007
• visitation today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Elton Wooten Jr. and wife, Kim, of Houma; one brother, Donald Baptiste Sr. and wife, Cecile, of Gray; one sister-in-law, Isophine Martin of Monroe; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Elton Wooten Sr.; her parents, Darnard Baptiste and Laura Wilson Baptiste; and her grandmother, Priscilla Jenkins
• retired cafeteria worker with Terrebonne Parish Schools and an usher at Mt. Olive Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

 

March 10, 2007

Lawrence J. Thibodeaux

• age 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died at 1:12 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Monday at the church, with burial in Westlawn Cemetery in Gretna
• survived by his wife, Kathryn Thibodeaux; one stepson, David Fasulla; two stepdaughters, Susan Fasulla Landry and Laura Lynn Fasulla; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Edna L. Thibodeaux
• 4th degree Knights of Columbus Council No. 4761 and a member of the New Orleans Chiffons musical group
• Falgout Funeral Home

Shirley Lee Prejean

• age 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; religious service today at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her husband, Donald A. Prejean Sr.; two daughters, JoEtta Prejean Chouest and Donna Jean Prejean Trahan; one brother, Robert E. Lee; two sisters, Janice Lee Cheramie and Kathleen Lee Collins; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph S. Lee and Henrietta Theriot Lee; and one son, Donald A. Prejean Jr.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Virges Schouest Guidry

• age 81, a native of Gheens and resident of Galliano, died at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Cleveland Matherne; one brother, Euris Schouest; one sister, Beulah S. Landry; and foster mother to Beulah Landry, Euris and Nacy Schouest
• preceded in death by her husband, Justillian Guidry; her parents, Ernest and Lena Plaisance Schouest; five brothers, Roy, Tilman, Milton, Clandras and Nacy Schouest; and one sister, Eula S. Lasseigne
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Lawrence Michael ‘Larry’ Gonsoulin

• age 55, a native of New Iberia and lifelong resident of Houma, died at his residence at 1 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at David Funeral Home in New Iberia; mass today at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two brothers, Al Gonsoulin and wife, Darla, of SugarLand, Texas, and Gene J. Gonsoulin and wife, Frances, of Oneanta, Ala.; five nephews, Al Gonsoulin III and wife, Dawn, of San Diego, Chad Gonsoulin and wife, Geni, of Missouri City, Texas, Wade Gonsoulin of Corpus Christi, Texas, Bryan Gonsoulin of Houston and Matthew Gonsoulin of Oneanta; one niece, Allyson Huth and husband, Pete, of Missouri City; and numerous relatives and friends
• 1969 graduate of Vandebilt High School in Houma and attended Nicholls State University in Thibodaux; member of the Catholic faith, attending St. Francis de Sales Catholic Cathedral and St. Bernadette Catholic Church; an avid horseman who enjoyed trail rides and caring for his horse, Dusty; loved animals and enjoyed fishing and other outdoor activities; employee of SeaMar Corp. where he worked as a boat engineer
• David Funeral Home

Alex Louis ‘Coup’ Coupel

• age 85, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Amelia, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louise Aucoin Barras Coupel of Amelia; two sons, Alex J. "A.J." Coupel and wife, Trudy, of Napoleonville, and Edras J. "E.J." Coupel and wife, Lisa, of Napoleonville; one stepson, Dewey Barras and wife, Juaneta, of Labadieville; three daughters, Mary Boudreaux and husband, Ulysse, Phyllis Chiasson and husband, John, and Catherine M. Coupel, all of Thibodaux; four stepdaughters, Betty Willoughby and husband, Dewight, of Panama City, Fla., Emma Jana Bedfard and husband, Bill, of Panama City, Vicky Johnson of Nikski, Alaska, and JoAnn Zeringue of Saldotna, Alaska; two brothers, Howard Coupel of Raceland and Allen Raymond Coupel of Houma; one sister, Mildred Coupel Hebert of Labadieville; eight grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and 18 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Acosta Coupel; his parents, Joseph Coupel and Roselie Sauce; and three brothers, Harry Coupel, Douglas Coupel and Clifton Coupel
• served in the U.S. Army and was retired from McDermott as an electrician for 33 years; member of the American Legion Post No. 284 Association and a member of the Golden Age Club of Morgan City
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Atalas J. Boudreaux

• age 73, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Lockport, died at 2:37 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Joyce Matherne Boudreaux; two sons, Michael and Johnny Boudreaux; one daughter, Theresa Loupe; two brothers, Roy and Earl Boudreaux; one sister, Leona Barrett; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Bridget LeBlanc Boudreaux
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Richard L. ‘Dickie’ Borne

• age 70, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jan Borne; three daughters, Lisa Cabrera, Lynne Gravois and husband, Todd, and Laura Adams and husband, Stephen; one brother, John Stanley Borne; one sister, Sylvia Borne Brock; and four grandchildren, Aimee Cabrera, Alicia Gravois and Michael and Matthew Adams
• preceded in death by his parents, John L. Borne and Jeanne Nicholas Borne
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

March 11, 2007

Aurelia Christine Blanchard

• age 80, a native of Bayou Black and a resident of Bonne Terre Village in Houma, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2007
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and until funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery in Bayou Black
• survived by two sisters, Mercedes Blanchard Ponville and Virginia Blanchard Kelly of Houma; and several nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Pauline Burnett Blanchard and Ellis J. Blanchard Sr.; one brother, Ellis J. Blanchard Jr.; one half-brother, Clifford L. Blanchard; three sisters, Helena Branigan, Kathleen Jacquillon and Rita Mae Duplantis; and one half-sister, Esther Blanchard
• retired nurse for Dr. Allen Ellender; former maid with the Krewe of Hyacinthians carnival club in 1968; parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Tracy Lynn Burns

• age 37, a native of Sanford, N.C., and a resident of Houma, died Friday, March 9, 2007
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside service Friday at Jonesboro City Cemetery in Sanford
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Alycia W. Mabile and O’Neil Mabile of Houma; one brother, Kirt Burns and wife, Pam, of Houston; one sister, Sonja Pellegrin and husband, Brian, of Houma; two nephews, Brandon and Brett Pellegrin; three nieces, Amber Baker, Monique Baker and Alaina Burns; and two pairs of uncles and aunts, John and Jeannie Breaux and Trae and Karen Watson
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest "Lem" Watson and Imogene Lackey Watson
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

March 12, 2007

Ray C. Benoit

age 81, died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2007

Richard John ‘Richie’ Boudreaux

• age 66, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Geraldine "Deanie" Cehan Boudreaux; one son, Thomas John Boudreaux Sr. and wife, Patricia, of Phoenix; three daughters, Tina Marie B. Stropolo and husband, Brian, of St. Rose, Teri Ann B. Clarke and husband, Richard, of Peterborough, N.H., and Toya Mary Boudreaux and fiance, Mathew Abram, of Phoenix; one brother, Willie J. Boudreaux of Bourg; one half-brother, Ruble Robichaux of Houma; five grandchildren, Thomas "T.J." Boudreaux Jr., Allie Jo Stropolo, Badley J. Boudreaux, Whitney L. Clarke and William L. Clarke; and four godchildren, Joseph P. Cehan Jr., Justin Keneker of Houma, Randy Boudreaux of Lockport and Carrie Boudreaux of Pointe-aux-Chenes
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. Boudreaux Jr. and Allie Pellegrin Boudreaux; one brother, Larry Boudreaux; one halfbrother, Garreth Boudreaux; and one half-sister, Elma Dupre
• licensed electrician, former president and manager of J.C. Armature Works, and retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board 40 years in occupation
• past member of Holy Rosary Pastoral Council, lector, commentator, Eucharistic Minister, 3rd degree Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317, former king of Hyacinthians, South Terrebonne volunteer, founder of Gator Day, member Red River Ramblers and LSU fan; king of the remote control; loved to entertain with seafood boils, bar-b-que and Cajun meals; loved to hunt, fish, ride horses, whistle, play the harmonica, tell stories and jokes, and he is best known for the joke "You can’t get there from here" and portraying "Satch" of the Bowery Boys; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Todd Charles Vedros Bourgeois

• age 36, a native and resident of Donner, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Jennifer Toups Bourgeois; his parents, Jerry Vedros and Lois Bourgeois and Rickie Bourgeois; one daughter, McKenzie Rene Bourgeois; two brothers, Michael and Shannon Vedros Bourgeois; and one sister, Shelli Bourgeois
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Labiche A. Vedros and Viola P. Vedros and Clifton Thibodaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Joshua Jordan Bradford

• age 23 months, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, March 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by his parents, Jordan P. Bradford and Nicole L. Bradford; his grandparents, Todd Crochet and wife, Nancy, and Michael Bradford Sr. and wife, Anna Bradford; his godparents, Carlene O’Bryan, Kellie Ordoyne and Michael Bradford Jr.; his uncles, Shawn Authement, Dustin, Justin and Nicholas Crochet and Nicholas Bradford; and one aunt, Nikki Crochet
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Tracy Lynn Burns

• age 37, a native of Sanford, N.C., and a resident of Houma, died Friday, March 9, 2007
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside service Friday at Jonesboro City Cemetery in Sanford
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Alycia W. Mabile and O’Neil Mabile of Houma; one brother, Kirt Burns and wife, Pam, of Houston; one sister, Sonja Pellegrin and husband, Brian, of Houma; two nephews, Brandon and Brett Pellegrin; three nieces, Amber Baker, Monique Baker and Alaina Burns; and two pairs of uncles and aunts, John and Jeannie Breaux and Trae and Karen Watson
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest "Lem" Watson and Imogene Lackey Watson
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Verdie Folse LeBlanc

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died peacefully at her daughter’s home after a battle with cancer, Friday, March 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Calvin "Ellis" LeBlanc; one daughter, Gwen Battaglia and husband, Michael; two grandsons, Toby and Blake Battaglia; one great-grandson, Cade Battaglia; one sister, Joan Morvant; two brothers, Bobby and Frank Folse; and many nieces and nephews who adored her
• preceded in death by her parents, Walter Folse Jr. and Gertrude Zeringue Folse; and one brother Ralph Folse Sr.
• member of New Life Prayer Group, TOPS and Our Lady of Prompt Succor choir.; involved in several ministries and was known by many for her "hotline to heaven"; enjoyed dancing, fishing and a monthly casino trip
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Lela Dupre Leonard

• age 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Larry Leonard and wife, Mona, of Houma, Jerry Leonard and wife, Cynthia, of Houma and Harris Leonard Jr. and wife, Vicky, of Gibson; two daughters, Linda Stoufflet and husband, Dave, of Chauvin and Susan Dardar and husband, Paul, of Houma; two brothers, Edward Dupre of Montegut and Alley Dupre of Bourg; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Harris Francis Leonard Sr.; her parents, Joe and Carrie Usie Dupre; one brother, Allen Dupre; and two sisters, Mae LeBouef and Leola Martin
• member of Bourg Baptist Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Louis R. ‘Naulty’ Molinere

• age 78, a native and resident of Montegut, died Thursday, March 8, 2007
• funeral services Sunday at Montegut Baptist Church
• survived by four brothers, Andrew, Roland Sr., Russell and William Molinere; and one sister, Mercedes Calvert
• preceded in death by his parents, Levest A. and Pearly Billiot Molinere; and one sister, Joyce Johnston
• member of Montegut Baptist Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mary Lee Fonseca Tullis

• age 80, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Phillip James Tullis and wife, Andrena Vedros Tullis, of New Orleans; two daughters, Cindy Tullis Ellis Duet of Houma and Julie Tullis Head and husband, Stanley D. Head, of Carencro; two brothers, Levry Fonseca of Vacherie and Kermit Fonseca of Houma; nine grandchildren, Chandler S. Tullis and wife, Amy, Cason Tullis, Kelley Keesee Allen and husband, Jim, Brennan Head, Justin Head and wife, Jessica, Daniel Head, Anne-Kathryn Head Johnston and husband, Shawn, Matt Ellis and Rusty Ellis; and two great-grandchildren, Janna Head and Chandler Tullis Jr.
• preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James "Jim" Tullis; her parents, Jean Paul Fonseca and Victoria Knobloch Fonseca; and five brothers, Cyrus, Douglas, Ernest, Jean Jr. and Berwick Fonseca
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

March 13, 2007

Ray C. Benoit

• age 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his devoted companion, Claudia R. Pitre and her caring family; two stepdaughters, Rita Clement Talbot and Brenda Clement Tinsley; eight grandchildren, Rebecca T. Maggio, Ramona T. Hernandez, Randy P. Talbot, Roxane T. Daigle, Renee M. Talbot, Jessica T. Anderson, Jason L. Tinsley and Jacqueline T. Martin; 15 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Andrew Benoit; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his wife, Adles B. Clement Benoit; one great-grandson, Joshua P. Hernandez; one son-in-law, Raymond P. Talbot; his parents, Joseph Felician Benoit and Felicia Trosclair Benoit; seven brothers, Henry, Johnny, Joseph, Alfred, Gaston, Paul and Sidney; and two sisters, Bertha B. Guillot and Odette B. LeBlanc
• kindly gentleman who recognized even the simplest pleasure of life and always had a ready smile for any and everyone; enjoyed playing bingo and did so with every opportunity
• served proudly with the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department, being a member of Protector Fire Company No. 2 for 46 years; even as an honorary member he continued to wear his uniform and cap with honor and stood at attention as his unit passed by during the annual Fireman’s Parade; participated in the activities at the Ward 6 Senior Citizens and the Thibodaux Senior Citizens centers; retired after many years with the Louisiana State Department of Highways
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Richard John ‘Richie’ Boudreaux

• age 66, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007
• funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 47 years, Geraldine "Deanie" Cehan Boudreaux; one son, Thomas John Boudreaux Sr. and wife, Patricia, of Phoenix; three daughters, Tina Marie B. Stropolo and husband, Brian, of St. Rose, Teri Ann B. Clarke and husband, Richard, of Peterborough, N.H., and Toya Mary Boudreaux and fiance, Matthew Abrams, of Phoenix; one brother, Willie J. Boudreaux III of Bourg; one half-brother, Ruble Robichaux of Houma; five grandchildren, Thomas "T.J." Boudreaux Jr., Allie Jo Stropolo, Bradley J. Boudreaux, Whitney L. Clarke and William L. Clarke; and four godchildren, Joseph P. Cehan Jr., Justin Keneker of Houma, Randy Boudreaux of Lockport and Carrie Boudreaux Picou of Pointe-aux-Chenes
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. Boudreaux Jr. and Allie Pellegrin Boudreaux; one brother, Larry Boudreaux; one halfbrother, Garreth Boudreaux; and one half-sister, Elma Dupre
• licensed electrician, former president and manager of J.C. Armature Works, and retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board 40 years in occupation; past member of Holy Rosary Pastoral Council, lector, commentator, Eucharistic Minister, 3rd degree Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317, former king of Hyacinthians, South Terrebonne volunteer, founder of Gator Day, member Red River Ramblers and LSU fan; king of the remote control; loved to entertain with seafood boils, bar-b-que and Cajun meals. He loved to hunt, fish, ride horses, whistle, play the harmonica, tell stories and jokes, and he is best known for the joke "You can’t get there from here" and portraying "Satch" of the Bowery Boys; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Leonard James Breaux

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2007
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Merrill J. Traina Breaux of Houma; one son, Barry Breaux and wife, Vicki, of Houma; two daughters, Donna Barrios and husband, John, and Susan LeBoeuf and husband, Brian, of Houma; four brothers, Roy Breaux and wife, Billie Sue, Michael Breaux and wife, Beth, John Breaux and wife, Jeannie, and Raymond Breaux of Houma; two sisters, Carmel Daigle and husband, Jerome, and Agnes Blanchard and husband, Tommy, of Houma; one sister-in-law, Pat Breaux of Houma; eight grandchildren, Mandi LeCompte and husband, Craig, Christopher Barrios, Michelle Anselmi and husband, Lance, Kayla Star and husband, Bryan, Danaé Breaux, Blake Breaux, Brody LeBoeuf and Macie LeBoeuf; three great-grandchildren, Allie LeCompte, Tanner LeCompte and Lucas Anselmi; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  preceded in death by his parents, Rufus E. Breaux and Irene Ledet Breaux; one brother, Carl Breaux; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ledet and Mr. and Mrs. Alcede Breaux; and one niece, Carla Breaux
• retired salesman with Patterson Truck Line with 20 years and a U.S. Army veteran; member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clyde Joseph Dennis

• age 83, a native and lifelong resident of Thibodaux, died peacefully at his residence in Thibodaux, Sunday, March 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• husband of Catherine "Chink" Bergeron Dennis; also survived by two sisters, Emily Dennis Rodrigue and Lottie Dennis Soignet; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Emily Webre Dennis and Ozias Franklin "Tobe" Dennis; one brother, Michael A. Dennis; and three sisters, Elizabeth Dennis Gervais, Pearl Dennis George and Estelle Dennis Hitch
• founder and former owner of Clyde’s Jewelry Store in Thibodaux and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion and VFW; ushered at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, participated annually with the Lenten gumbos and was an avid golfer; graduate of Thibodaux College and served bravely in World War II in Central Europe and Northern France
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mary Jean Dion

• age 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, March 11, 2007
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Wilbert Dion and wife, Audra, Larry Dion and wife, Celina, and Paul Dion and wife, Judy, all of Houma; two daughters, Velma and companion, Joe Verdin, of Dulac, and Charlene Palma and husband, Victor, of Houma; two brothers, Adam Fitch and wife, Rose, and Wilbert Fitch of Houma; three sisters, Laura Verdin and husband, Larry, of Dulac, Linda Pierre and husband, June, of Dulac, and Francis Verdin and husband, Ervin, of Dulac; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Antoine Loveless Dion Sr.; her parents, Cyril F. and Helen Verret Fitch; three daughters, Thelma, Lona and Paulene Dion; one son, Antoine Loveless Dion Jr.; one brother, Leance Fitch; one sister, Lona Fitch; and one granddaughter, Amber Dean
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Steve Bruno Fillinich

• age 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:42 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Gisclair Fillinich; three sons, Lane Fillinich and wife, Paige, Lance Fillinich and wife, Tori, and Cory Fillinich; two daughters, Anita Hebert and husband, Murray, and Tammy Matherne and husband, Perry; daughter-in-law, Christie Bruce; two brothers, Jack Fillinich and Dick Fillinich Sr.; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Ada Griffin Fillinich; two granddaughters, Sandra Hebert and Carly Fillinich; and one sister, Thelma Lynch
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

David Keith Pope

• age 47, a native of Oil City and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Terri Cunningham Pope; his mother, Priscilla Whatley Pope; two sons, Drew Pope and companion, Anne, and Derrick Pope and wife, Christy; three grandchildren, Alexis and Samantha Pope and Mary Benoit; and three sisters, Cathy Bice and husband, Ed, Susan Blanchard and husband, Larry, and Julie Cole and husband, Lynn
• preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe Pope; and his grandparents, Horace and Hazel Whatley and Alfred and Marie Pope
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

 

March 14, 2007

April Rose Gregoire

• age 20, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died Saturday, March 10, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; religious service Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by her parents, Charles "Jim" and Sandra Picou Gregoire; one son, Glenn Michael Hancock; one brother, Charles "J" Gregoire Jr.; and two sisters, Michelle Marie Picou and Lisa Joy Gregoire
• Falgout Funeral Home

Joseph Shelly ‘Joe’ Ledet

• age 73, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Hansen Ledet; three sons, Murphy Ledet and wife, Peggy, Gary Thibodaux and wife, Peggy, and Nathan Thibodaux and wife, Paula; five daughters, Sherline Scott and husband, Morris, Judy Porche, Cecile Hutchinson and husband, Kerry, Mary Williams and husband, James, and Lisa Booth and companion, Harry McElroy; two sisters, Anna Mae Champagne and Eula Mae Ryals; 13 grandchildren, Kerry, Paul, Brandy, Jerimiah, Nicole, Angie, Kisha, Tiffnie, Rachel, Justin, Patrice, Travis and Susie; and five great-grandchildren, Shelbi, Logan, Payton, Austin and Caylin
• preceded in death by his parents, Shelly and Ella Ledet; two brothers, Derwood and Duffy Ledet; one sister, Rosa Mae Crochet; and one granddaughter, Johanna Ledet
• member of Houma Elks Lodge No. 1193, a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, U.S. Marine Corp League and Grand Caillou volunteer fireman
• Falgout Funeral Home

Hartwell A. Lewis

• age 79, a native of Abbeville and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 12, 2007
• visitation to service time Saturday at First United Methodist Church; memorial service Saturday at the church
• survived by his beloved wife, Mentor Pourciau Lewis of Houma; one daughter, Laura Lewis Millet and husband, Ken Millet, of Overland Park, Kan.; one son, Hartwell A. Lewis Jr. and wife, Sally Stafford Lewis, of Coppell, Texas; two grandchildren, John Lewis Millet and Amanda Barrow Millet; one great-grandchild, Andrew Millet; and two sisters, Alberta Lewis De Mary and Ida Lewis Cuccio
• preceded in death by his parents, William Slaughter Lewis and Laura Lee Lewis; two sisters; and five brothers
• born on March 18, 1927, and lived on a rice farm near Abbeville; served in the U.S. Navy in Naval Intelligence and then attended Southwest Louisiana Institute where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration; during his time at Southwest Louisiana Institute, he was recognized by the Blue Key Honor Society, Who’s Who Among Students and served as president of Westley Foundation and S.P.A. Fraternity
• in 1952 he moved to Houma and worked for Burroughs Corp. Shortly after settling in Houma, he joined the C.R. Patterson Insurance Agency and helped to grow the agency; the company was later sold to Harlan Insurance Services Louisiana and later to Bayly-Martin & Faye, where he served as vice president in both companies; during the past 35 years, he served as president of Capital for Terrebonne, a venture capital corporation. He took pride in nurturing new business opportunities in Terrebonne Parish
• because Hartwell had a great love for his community, he had a strong desire to make a difference by investing his time and talents in a variety of organizations; served on the board of directors of Terrebonne General Medical Center, United Way for South Louisiana, the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society Inc., Perkins School of Theology, Dallas, and First United Methodist Church; member of the team that founded Progressive Bank and Trust Co., supporting the executive and loan committees
• served as president of the Louisiana Association of Insurance Agents, Houma Rotary Club, YMCA, Terrebonne Independent Insurance Agents, Tri-Parish Life Underwriters, Bayou Board of Realtors, Private Industry Council, Houma Golf Club, Methodist Men and vice president of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce. He has been a member of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana Free and Accepted Masons for more than 50 years; in 2000, he was named The Houma Courier’s Millennium Most Useful Citizen
• loved spending time with his family, fishing in the beautiful wetlands of Louisiana with his friends, rafting down whitewater rivers and creating stained and sculpted wood art; his glass art has graced the chapel of TARC on the Houma Naval Base, the First United Methodist Church and is held in numerous private collections
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Murphy J. ‘Pigeon’ Robert

• age 82, a native of Ama and resident of Luling, died at 6:07 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church in Ama; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by his wife, Marjory Robert; two stepsons, Kippy Robert Sr. and Jimmy Robert Jr.; one stepdaughter, Angel Haydel; one brother, Newton Robert; two sisters, Rena Gassen and Mary Robert; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Luana Price Robert; his parents, Jean Baptiste Robert and Ida Zellar Robert; two brothers, John B. Robert Jr. and Stuart Robert; and two sisters, Rita Bromley and Stella Petit
• World War II Air Force veteran and served in the 456th Bomb Group (H), 15th Air Force engaged in Cerignola, Italy in 1944-1945, a member of the VFW Post No. 3750 and American Legion Post No. 131
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jean Meadows Sadler

• age 80, a native of Jackson County, Tenn., a former resident of Golden Meadow and resident of Whitleyville, Tenn., died at her residence Sunday, March 11, 2007
• visitation today and Thursday at Anderson-Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, Tenn.; graveside service Thursday at Rob Draper Memorial Cemetery in Jackson County
• survived by two sons, Bruce Sadler of Bourg and Phillip Sadler of Cut Off; one brother, Eddie Meadows of Port Allen; two sisters, Nannie Spivey and Jewel Painter, both of Whitleyville; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ben F. Sadler; her parents, Earnest and Rosa Gaines Meadows; and one brother, Tom Meadows
• retired teacher and a member of the Whitleyville Church of Christ
• Anderson-Upper Cumberland Funeral Home

 

March 15, 2007

Russell John Boudreaux

• age 59, a native of Raceland and a resident of Algiers, died Monday, March 12, 2007
• funeral services today at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Betty Williams Boudreaux; five siblings, Rosadell LaBauve, Yolande Seibert, Audrey Folse, Irvin Boudreaux Jr. and Thomas Boudreaux; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Horace, Sidney, Raymond, George and Huey Williams, Alice Thaic, Madeline Langhauser, Henry Seibert, Alice Boudreaux and Linda Dufrene; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Irvin J. Boudreaux Sr. and Bertine Dufrene Boudreaux; one sibling, Adrella Delaune; and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, V.J. LaBauve Jr., Hamilton Folse, Huey Delaune, Marguerite Pitre, Dora Phillips and Joy Rillieux
• Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Percy Tyrone Chatman

• age 45, a native and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Myrtle Rainey Chatman; one son, Percy Antoine; two daughters, Lynette and Yolonda Antoine of Gray; three brothers, Reginald Chatman, Johnny Chatman Jr. and Hosea Chatman Sr.; and one sister, Shawanda A. Chatman
• preceded in death by his father, Johnny Chatman Sr.; one brother, Wardale Chatman; one sister, Yolanda Chatman; and his grandparents, Bernell Rainey, Vivian Rainey, Lillie Cook and Hosea Chatman
• member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

Patterson C. ‘Pat’ Collins Sr.

• age 58, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, died at 7:07 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Delaune Collins; his mother, Clarice Cheramie Collins; one son, Patterson C. Collins Jr.; three daughters, Corina Joy, Darla Savoie and Carrie Collins; two brothers, Logan Collins and Larry Collins; two sisters, Betty Labiche and Louann Matherne; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Woodwell Collins; and one brother, Manuel Collins
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Rachel Delatte Cortez

• age 52, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007
• funeral services today at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lester Cortez Sr.; one son, Lester Cortez Jr.; one daughter, Mandy Cortez Mahler and husband, Wyatt; three brothers, John Delatte Sr., Claude "C.J." Delatte Jr. and Harold Delatte; one sister, Hazel Benoit; and two grandchildren, Kaylee and Tate Mahler
• preceded in death by her parents, Claude Delatte Sr. and Agnes Orgeron Delatte
• loved spending time with her family; liked playing bingo, going to the camp and fishing; especially loved spending time with her two grandchildren
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Brenda Ann ‘Bren’ Naquin Dickey

• age 62, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories cemetery
• survived by three brothers, Godfrey Naquin and wife, Betty, of Ocala, Fla., Buvince Naquin and wife, Josie, of Houma and Lionel Naquin Jr. and wife, Donna, of Dulac; two sisters, Rose Boudreaux of Bourg and Gertrude "Tutti" Naquin of Bourg; numerous nieces and nephews; and special nephew, Earlin "Tony" Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Cecile N. Dickey; her parents, Lionel Naquin Sr. and Cena Naquin Naquin; one brother, Murphy Naquin; and two sisters, Pauline Naquin Schouest and Ellen Naquin
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Lewis ‘Gig’ Guglielmo

• age 93, a native of Paulina and longtime resident of Norco, died Wednesday, March 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norco; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Charles Borromeo Mausoleum in Destrehan
• survived by his wife, Fay Boucvalt Guglielmo; two sons, David Guglielmo and wife, Judy, and Mark Guglielmo; two daughters, Kathleen Pullaro and husband, Eddie, and Ellen Hufft and husband, Harry; seven grandchildren, Jan Galvin, Bryan Pullaro and wife, Denise, Jill Pullaro, Aimee Kinney and husband, Jamie, Matthew Hufft, Cary Guglielmo and wife, Becky, and Meghan Cox and husband, John; and seven great-grandchildren, Jacob and Andrew Galvin, Austin Lewis, Brianna and Alayna Pullaro, Owen Lewis Kinney and Titan Cox; one sister, Noelie Carriere and husband, Vergil; and one brother, Jules Guglielmo and wife, Peggy
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Francis Guglielmo Sr. and Marie Lucille Trudeau Guglielmo; three brothers, Joseph Guglielmo Jr., George Guglielmo and Dudley Guglielmo Sr.; and four sisters, Marie Lucille Guglielmo, Louise Guglielmo, Ines Guglielmo Fredric and Marie Guglielmo Oubre
• an independent insurance agent and was retired from Shell Oil after 41 years of service
• Alexander Funeral Home

Vallie Bernice Matherne

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:43 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Bayou Blue Methodist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Jessie Gentry and wife, Donna, of Pearland, Texas, and Gorden Gentry and wife, Cindy, of Houma; one daughter, Scotty Ann Gonsoulin and husband, Jerry, of Houma; one brother, Benny Matherne of Bayou Blue; four sisters, Carol Breaux of Bayou Blue, Marion Matherne, Margaret Fisher of Chauvin and Aunt "Toot" Matherne of Thibodaux; six grandchildren, Jessica Coleman and husband, Matthew, Travis Gentry and wife, Amanda, Monique Fick and husband, Eric, Brooke Gentry, Marshall Gentry and Taylor Gentry; and two great-grandchildren, Carter Fick and Jack Gentry
• preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Joseph Matherne and Cecile Bernice Matherne; two brothers, Bernal James Matherne and Teddy Matherne; and two sisters, Genny Ford and Katy Hart
• member of Bayou Blue Methodist Church and was a homemaker
• Chauvin Funeral Home

William Joseph Picou

• age 76, a native of Seattle and resident of Moreno Valley, Calif., died of esophageal cancer Wednesday, March 7, 2007
• graveside service was held Wednesday at Washington Memorial Park in Seattle
• survived by his wife and loving companion, Carol Daro; one daughter, Pennee Fredrickson of Little York, Ill.; two sons, Christopher of Alpharetta, Ga., and Scott of Prospect Heights, Ill.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Houston Joseph Picou; his mother, Elizabeth Ann LaBarre Picou; and two sisters, Betty Ann Heyer and Myra Jean Gallant
• had a fascination and passion for airplanes and the travel industry in general; high-school diploma in hand, he began his work career loading planes on "the Ramp" for Northwest Airlines; dedication and talent allowed him to steadily work his way up through the ranks over the next 33 years, and he retired as National Director of Sales; career with the company gave him the opportunity to travel the world, and he and his family spent eight years living in the Orient in Okinawa, Japan, and Korea
• after retiring from Northwest, became quite an entrepreneur, using his management experience to own and operate the Top Hat Travel Agency in Riverside, Calif.; remembered as a man of great integrity, a tireless advocate for his customers and for his involvement in the community as a president of the Jurupa Rotary and the Jurupa Chamber of Commerce
• Rubidoux Mortuary

Louise Naquin Richard

• age 86, a native of Thibodaux for 57 years, a resident of Labadieville for 29 years, and spent the last six months of her life near her daughter at Eden Brook of The Woodlands, Texas, died Sunday, March 11, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Mary Lou Richard Boudousquie and husband, Steve, of Spring, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Gros Richard; one brother, Philip Naquin of Schriever; one sister, Lena Constant of Thibodaux; four grandchildren, Dawn Richard Oncale, Jason Richard, Cory Boudousquie and Blair Boudousquie; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Gillis Richard; one son, Gillis Richard Jr.; her parents, Philip and Corine Naquin; and three sisters, Annelle Clement, Lula Adams and Lucille Rodrigue
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

March 16, 2007

James ‘Derrick’ Arthur

• age 25, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his parents, James and Sara Arthur; and one brother, Casey Arthur
• veteran of the Iraq War
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Audrey Mae ‘Lil Ma’ Barrow

• age 64, a native of Schriever and resident of Gray, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Monday, March 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by four daughters, Faye Morgan of Schriever, Jacqueline Holmes of Thibodaux, Connie Walker of Gray and Linda Simmons of Houma; three sons, David and Leonard Barrow Sr., both of Gray, and Michael Barrow of Arlington, Texas; 10 sisters, Brenda Barrow, Valerie Adams, Janis McGuin, Linda Thomas, Carolyn Mackey, Helen Antoine, Laurie Ward, Yvonne Jackson, Mary Ann Edmond and Janet Price; seven brothers, Ernest and Daniel Boone Antoine, Charles Ray and Alfred Collins and Joseph, Paul and Carl Harris; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Barrow II; her parents, Ruby Harris and Ernest Collins; one son, Donald Barrow; and two brothers, Chester and Calvin Antoine
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Roland John Blanchard

• age 71, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Lester Blanchard and wife, Jamie, of Chauvin; four daughters, Medina Miller and husband, Joey, of Thibodaux, Lucille Peeples and husband, Robert, of Gray, Celesida Blanchard of Houma and Nicole Farkas and husband, Chucky, of Chauvin; two brothers, Ivy Blanchard Sr. of Chalmette and Donald Blanchard Sr. of Natchez, Miss.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Miriam Domangue Blanchard; his parents, Essie Blanchard Sr. and Celesida Thibodeaux Blanchard; six brothers, Essie Jr., Virgis, Wilson, Andy, Ira and Emile Blanchard; and one sister, Doris Mae Blanchard
• retired welder with McDermott with more than 30 years and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Avonn ‘Paul’ Boutan Sr.

• age 50, a native of New Orleans and resident of Jefferson, died Saturday, March 10, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville
• survived by two children, Keita and Avonn Paul Boutan Jr.; seven siblings, Gilda Wiltz, Lacharlotte Green, Sharmon Connor, Robin Carter and Louis, Shannon, Mark and Heath Boutan; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Delores and Louis Boutan Sr.; and one brother, Lyle Boutan
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Clyde Charles Caillouet

• age 75, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; memorial service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Peggy Naquin Caillouet; two sons, Keith Charles Caillouet and Andrew Drees Caillouet, both of Lockport; two grandsons, Dominick Caillouet of Lafayette and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory Charles Caillouet of San Diego; and one sister, Vesta Caillouet Boyd
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joseph Caillouet and Leona Drees Caillouet
• former owner of MBC Bottling Works and Caillouet Distributing Co.; employed by Kevin Gros Marine of Larose
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ruth Crane Crighton

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 14, 2007
• mass Saturday at St. Augustine Seminary Chapel in Bay St. Louis, Miss., with interment in Hope Mausoleum in New Orleans
• survived by her husband, of 56 years, Alexander M. Crighton Jr.; two sons, Alexander M. Crighton III and Christopher E. Crighton; and one brother, Edmund Crane
• preceded in death by her parents, Edmund and Ruth Crane; one daughter, Cynthia Crighton Taylor; and one brother, William Crane
• born in New Orleans, she raised her family in New Orleans and Lafayette; upon retirement she moved to Bay St. Louis where she resided until she was displaced by Hurricane Katrina; at the time of her death, she was residing in Thibodaux
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mildred Babin Hebert

• age 84, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007
• funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Dave Hebert and Randy Hebert; two daughters, Chris Rushing and Anne Schoen; two brothers, Mitch Babin and Philip Babin; one sister, Marie Ledet; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Harry J. Babin and Edna Chaisson Babin; three brothers, Nolan, Harry and Edward Babin; and one sister, Eva Babin
• retired cafeteria worker with Terrebonne General Medical Center and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Tillman Joseph ‘Junior’ Hebert Jr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 9:32 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007
• memorial service held at a later date
• survived by one son, Willis Hebert of Bayou Blue; and three sisters, Louise Crochet of Houma, Barbara Levron Trahan of Bayou Blue and Aline Smith of Houma
• preceded in death by his wife, Shirlene Ledet Hebert; and his parents, Tillman J. Hebert Sr. and Orianna Domangue Hebert
• retired from the U.S. Marine Corps
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Florence Theriot Long

• age 73, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Jena, died Saturday, March 3, 2007
• funeral services held March 7 at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Jena, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery in Tullos
• survived by two sons, Feild Long and David Long of New Roads; one granddaughter, Shelby Ann Long of Ventress; three brothers, Nacis Theriot and wife, June, of Cut Off, Livingston Theriot and wife, Barbara of Golden Meadow and Clinton Theriot and wife, Gloria, of Chauvin
• preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Speedy O. Long; and her parents, Leopold and Emaline Martin Theriot
• pallbearers were Scott Theriot, Dewey Theriot, Steve Long, Chuck Long, Mike McCartney and Herman Murphy. Honorary pallbearers were W.F. Long, Earl K. Long, Jim Barber, Edwin "Jack" Freeman, John Tarver, Jimmie Peters and Theodore "Ted" Jones
• member of The First Baptist Church and was an avid gardener, a great cook and loved a good joke
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Michael James ‘Joe Black’ Richard Sr.

• age 53, a resident of Houma, died Monday, March 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Betty Francois Richard; four sons, Dontrell Richard, Michael J. Richard Jr., Cedrick Davis and Troy Kelson and wife, Zenobia, of Norfolk, Va.; two daughters, Jaretta Walther and husband, Duane, of Washington and Erica Walter of Houma; eight brothers, Ronald Richard and wife, Rosalee, James Richard III, Trevor Richard of Thibodaux, Anthony Richard and wife, Louise, of Houma, Merlin Richard and wife, Linda, of Houston, Nolan Perio of Petersburg, Va., Claudell Washington and Randy Blackedge of Johnsons Ridge; 10 sisters, Betty Richard, Cynthia Richard, Sheila Richard, Wanda Swan and husband, Roy, and Gail Blackledge, all of Thibodaux, Betty Richard of New Orleans, Bonnie R. McDowell and husband, Johnnie, Teresa R. Dumas and husband, Whitney, Wheilmenia R. Thomas and husband, Gerald, and Marsha R. Berry and husband, Sherman; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Dorthy and James Richard II; one son, Devone De’onta Richard; and his grandparents, Rose and James Richard Sr., and George and Elvina Broomfield
• Baptist and a member of African Methodist Episcopal Church and a member of Lafourche Bass Anglers
• Community Funeral Home

Kerry James ‘Big Boy’ Roberts

• age 45, a native of Houma and resident of Stonewall, Miss., died Tuesday, March 13, 2007
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and to funeral time Saturday at The Lord’s House of Refuge; service Saturday at the church, with burial in Grand Caillou Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Alscies Roberts Jr. and Mary Deion Joiner; two sisters, Kelona Sanders of Stonewall and Cotina Dearman of Quitman, Miss; and one godchild, Shemika Gonzales of Florida
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Alscies Roberts Sr. and Albertine Billiot Roberts, and Ruffin and Eva Francis Deion; and two sisters, Sylvia Ann Roberts and Marie Ann Roberts
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Catherine M. Williams

• age 45, a native of New Orleans and resident of Avondale and St. Martinville, following Hurricane Katrina, died Monday, March 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at True Vine Ministries in Lafayette; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Cade Cemetery in Cade
• survived by two children, Javon R. Williams and Kayonica Lawson of Lafayette; one brother, Edward Williams Jr.; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by one child, Torren Williams; her parents, Mildred and Edward Williams Sr.; and one sibling, Shermaine Williams
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

March 16, 2007

Henry ‘Cooter – Big Al’ Allen

• age 41, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Houma; services today at the church with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by two sons, Javal Green and Henry Green; one daughter, Nikkita Allen; three brothers, John Wesley Smith, Leroy Allen, and Stanford Mart; three sisters, Phyllis Williams, Priscilla D. Green, and Cassandra Johnson; and 25 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Dorothy Allen; and three brothers, Deauthor, Rodgers, and Joe Allen
• Baptist and member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church; subcontractor

Leatrice ‘Cookie’ Jackson Cotton

• age 48, a native of Gretna and resident of Harvey died Monday, March 12, 2007
• services today at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil St., in Gretna, with private interment
• survived by her husband, Willie Cotton Sr. of Harvey; her father, Nolan Jackson of Chesterfield, Va.; two sons, Willie Cotton Jr. of Harvey and Dorsett Cotton and wife, Kandies, of Westwego; two brothers, Oscar Gayle of Cut Off and Tony Jackson and wife, Jeanette, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and two sisters, Terror Thorne and husband, Ronald, of Chesterfield, Va., and Beatrice J. Manuel of Jacksonville
• preceded in death by her mother, Elouise Jackson; one brother, Stanley Gayle; and one sister, Linda Jackson

Mary Aucoin Delabretonne

• age 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:35 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007
• visitation Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux; services Tuesday at the church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her former husband John Delabretonne; her mother, Gertrude Blanchard Aucoin; one son, John Delebretonne; one brother, Paul G. Aucoin III; and two sisters, Donna Braud and Rhonda Melancon
• preceded in death by her father, Paul G. Aucoin Jr.; and one daughter, Mary Jeanne Delabretonne
• worked at Nicholls State University

Viola Domangue Duplantis White

• age 65, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:57 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Hewitt White of Chauvin; one son, Jessie White of Chauvin; two daughters, Sadie Luke and husband, Lane, of Bayou Blue and Suzette LaFont and husband, Wallace Sr., of Montegut; one brother, Lawrence Domangue and wife, Geraldine, of Montegut; one sister, Adrianne Picou and husband, Lawrence, of Bourg; two grandsons, Wallace LaFont Jr. and Michael LaFont; one granddaughter, Hannah Luke; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her first husband, John George Duplantis; her parents, Oleus and Sadie Foret Domangue; and one daughter, Michelle Duplantis
• life-long homemaker and dedicated and loving wife and mother; past member of the Ladies Altar Society and a dedicated Lagniappe Fair worker for 20 years; greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren, who were the loves of her life; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma

Lorraine Weeks Gouaux

• age 83, a native of Bonifay, Fla., and resident of Raceland, died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews; mass at the church Wednesday, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews
• survived by one step-daughter, Jerrylyn C. Branch; one brother, John W. Weeks; and three sisters, Etha Mae W. Owen, Grace W. Miller, and Magdalene W. Pettis
• preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Frank Gouaux Jr.; her parents, Alonzo Weeks and Mary Kirkland Weeks; one son, F.T. "Tommy" Gouaux; and one brother A. Polk Weeks
• parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church

Jeannie Holland

• age 72, a native of Lottie and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, March 15, 2007
• services Monday at First Baptist Church in Lockport
• survived by three sons, Leslie Godwin, Krestan Wyckoff, and Hank Holland; one daugther, Nancy Middendorf; two sisters, Irene Olephant and Janet White; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Holland; her parents, Rafe and Delphine Callahan Cochran; one brother, Floyd Cochran; and one sister, Dot Wilson
• self-taught artist

 

March 18, 2007

Mary Lou Votava Boudreaux

• age 72, a native of Washington, D.C., and resident of Houma, died at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007
• no visitation, and services at a later date
• survived by her husband, Robert J. Boudreaux Jr. of Houma; two daughters, Claire Huisman and husband, John, and Monica Freeman and husband, Richard, of Ely, Minn.; one sister, Jo Anne Mueller of Akeley, Minn.; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, George Votava and Louella Brassard Votava
• retired registered nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center and Bayou Oaks; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

Ray Joseph Guillot

• age 74, a native of Gheens and resident of D’Ville House in Donaldsonville and Louisiana War Veteran’s Home in Jackson, died Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Baton Rouge
• services pending
• survived by his brothers, Nelson, Melvin, Russel and Denny Guillot and Ronnie Folse; and one sister, Dolores St. Pierre
• preceded in death by his parents, Joseph D. and Lillian Breaux Guillot; one brother, Bobby John Guillot; and one sister Pearl Schwartz
• U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War, and earned the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantry Badge

Herman A. Henry

• age 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:35 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Annabelle Eschete Henry of Chauvin; two daughters, Carolyn Hebert and companion, Ellis LeBouef, of Montegut, and Phyllis Morgan of Chauvin; one brother, Willard Henry of Houma; two sisters, Albertine Fonseca of Chauvin and Barbara St. Pierre of Larose; four grandchildren, Jessie, Kristie and Martie Hebert and Rebecca Morgan; and five great-grandchildren, Harley, Jody, Hope, Faith and Corie Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Henry Jr. and Elda Benoit Henry; one son-in-law, Dale Henry; one brother, Russell Henry; and his grandparents, Clovis Sr. and Atelia Marie Theriot Henry and Julien and Eunice Marie Hebert Benoit
• retired boat captain with Dresser Magobar for 36 years; member of the V.F.W. Post No. 9608 and a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruble Paul Robichaux

• age 76, a native of Montegut and resident of Bayou Blue, died Friday, March 16, 2007
• no services scheduled at this time
• survived by his wife, Ruth Robichaux; one son, Timmy P. Robichaux of Florida; two daughters, Tanya Fanguy and husband, Ryan, and Robi-Lyn Robichaux, all of Bayou Blue; one brother, Willie Boudreaux of Bourg; four grandchildren, Ty and Tess Fanguy of Bayou Blue and Jeannie and Rena Wright of Portland, Ore.; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Luby and Allie Pellegrin Robichaux; one daughter, Nancy Lyn Wright; two brothers, Larry Boudreaux and Richard Boudreaux; and one sister, Elma Dupre
• U.S. Air Force veteran, serving six years; worked for Texaco for 12 years, John Monteiro Contractors for 20 years and a truck driver for Venture for a number of years
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Viola Domangue Duplantis White

• age 65, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:57 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Hewitt White of Chauvin; one son, Jessie White of Chauvin; two daughters, Sadie Luke and husband, Lane, of Bayou Blue and Suzette LaFont and husband, Wallace Sr., of Montegut; one brother, Lawrence Domangue and wife, Geraldine, of Montegut; one sister, Adrianne Picou and husband, Lawrence, of Bourg; two grandsons, Wallace LaFont Jr. and Michael LaFont; one granddaughter, Hannah Luke; and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her first husband, John George Duplantis; her parents, Oleus and Sadie Foret Domangue; and one daughter, Michelle Duplantis
• life-long homemaker and dedicated and loving wife and mother; past member of the Ladies Altar Society and a dedicated Lagniappe Fair worker for 20 years; greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren, who were the loves of her life; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma

Freddie Rick Williams

• age 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 13, 2007
• visitation Monday at Community Funeral Home in Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his friend, Donna Bass; three sons, Frederick Theriot, Michael Celestine and James Varnado; one daughter, Judith Theriot Verrett; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Williams; his parents, Freddie and Melvina Williams; one son, Ricky Williams; and one sister, Gladys Williams
• retired from NL McCullin Industries

 

March 19, 2007

Mary Aucoin De La Bretonne

• age 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:35 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; service Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her former husband John De La Bretonne; her mother, Gertrude Blanchard Aucoin; one son, John De La Bretonne; one brother, Paul G. Aucoin III; and two sisters, Donna Braud and Rhonda Melancon
• preceded in death by her father, Paul G. Aucoin Jr.; and one daughter, Mary Jeanne De La Bretonne
• worked at Nicholls State University

Sandra P. Gregoire

• age 48, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at 3:58 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and to funeral time Tuesday; service Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Charles Gregoire Sr.; one son, Charles Gregoire Jr.; two daughters, Michelle Marie Picou and Lisa Joy Gregoire; three brothers, Willis Picou Jr., Tony Picou and Ben Picou; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Willis Picou Sr. and Rosemary Trahan Picou; one daughter, April Rose Gregoire; one brother, Glen Picou; and one sister, Sheila Picou LeCompte

Herman A. Henry

• age 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:35 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife of 52 years, Annabelle Eschete Henry of Chauvin; two daughters, Carolyn Hebert and companion, Ellis LeBouef, of Montegut and Phyllis Morgan of Chauvin; one brother, Willard Henry of Houma; two sisters, Albertine Fonseca of Chauvin and Barbara St. Pierre of Larose; four grandchildren, Jessie, Kristie and Martie Hebert and Rebecca Morgan; and five great-grandchildren, Harley, Jody, Hope, Faith and Corie Hebert
• preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Henry Jr. and Elda Benoit Henry; one son-in-law, Dale Henry; one brother, Russell Henry; and his grandparents, Clovis Sr. and Atelia Marie Theriot Henry, and Julien and Eunice Marie Hebert Benoit
• retired boat captain with Dresser Magobar for 36 years; member of VFW Post No. 9608 and a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Agnes ‘Sabrina’ Morgan

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Houma; service Wednesday at the church, with interment in Holy Rosary Mausoleum
• survived by one daughter, Twinkle Morgan-McDonald, and husband, Robert; one son, Lloyd Kahlil Morgan; three brothers, Lloyd A. Morgan and wife, Diane, Gerald Morgan Esq. and wife, Kim, and Karl Morgan and wife, Marcia; three sisters, Dr. Veronica Morgan-Lee and husband, George, Bernadette Morgan-Travis and Angela Robinson and husband, Naaman; and one granddaughter, Morgan Kathryn McDonald
• preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd P. Morgan and Juanita W. Morgan; her maternal grandparents, Thomas Jefferson Welton Sr. and Willie Ann Williams Welton; her paternal grandparents, Ben Morgan Sr. and Laura Celestine-Morgan; and one brother, Gerard Morgan
• attended St. Lucy’s Elementary School and Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma; graduated from Xavier University of New Orleans in 1974, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and drama; for five years, served as Director of Total Community Action in New Orleans and also taught acting classes throughout various summer programs at Dumas Auditorium in Houma; dedicated herself to helping young adults develop and build self-confidence and encourage creative expression; for more than 25 years, worked the state Office of Family Service helping people overcome problems and make their lives better

Marie Lydia Cotton Poiencot

• age 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to service time today at Falgout Funeral Home chapel; services today at the chapel, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by her husband, Randolph Joseph Poiencot; two daughters, Norma Boudreaux and husband, Jessie, of Berwick, and Debra Chester and husband, John, of Caspar, Wyo.; two brothers, Delvin and Easton Cotton; two sisters, Florence Crochet and Elvira Matherne; four grandchildren, Alisha Boudreaux and Sarah, Kate and George Chester; one great-grandchild, Adella Boudreaux Guidroz; two step-grandchildren, Jessie Boudreaux Jr. and Tisha Marcel; and four step-great-grandchildren, Allyson, Jenna and Thomas Marcel, and Nicole Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her parents, John Dennis and Louvenia Lodrigue Cotton; and two brothers, Sidney Lodrigue and Lawrence Cotton

 

March 20, 2007

Nedra Guillot Benoit

• age 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband Newman Benoit Jr.; her mother, Rita T. Guillot; two sons, Kevin Benoit and wife, Debra H., and Chris Benoit and wife, Jessica L.; one daughter, Connie Sirois and husband, Kirk; one brother, Russel Guillot; and eight grandchildren, Katie, Kandyce, Ali, Kerilyn, Maddi, Abigail, James and Sydney
• preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Guillot
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mildred Poiencot Cadiere

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Larry J. Cadiere and Mark Cadiere and wife, Laurie, of Houma; one daughter, Patsy C. Hebert of Houma; one brother, Randolph Poiencot of Berwick; one sister, Louise Poiencot Bonvillain of Houma; and seven grandchildren, Steven Hebert, Brittney Cadiere, Devin Cadiere, Marcus Cadiere, Payton Hebert, Davey Hebert and Lauren Cadiere
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Thomas Cadiere; her parents, Aurelie Simon Poiencot and Jeanne Marie Babin Poiencot; three brothers, Edward Poiencot Sr., Johnny Poiencot and Reynold Poiencot; five half-brothers, Henry Poiencot, Ivy Poiencot, Enos Poiencot, Aubrey Poiencot and Edward "Fish" Poiencot; and two half-sisters, Josephine Poiencot Derrick and Celena Poiencot
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sandra Adams Chiasson

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at the Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; mass Wednesday the at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Donald "Spud" Chiasson; her mother, Ola Daigle Adams; one son, Eric "Smurf" Chiasson and wife, Deborah Gilley Chiasson; one daughter, Robin Chiasson Andrews and husband, Troy L. Andrews Jr.; two brothers, Lionel J. Adams Jr. and Michael D. Adams; one sister, Cynthia A. Land; and one grandson, Cameron Patrick Andrews
• preceded in death by her father, Lionel J. Adams Sr.
• member of the Catholic Daughters, a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; a master gardener; member of Entre-nous; member of the LVFC; an alumna of Phi Mu sorority
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Carla Crochet

• age 45, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Monday, March 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, E.J. Crochet and Evelina Blanchard Crochet; two sons, Jared Johnson and Cory Croy; one daughter, Jami Johnson Adams and husband, Lance; her grandmother, Nora Terrebonne Crochet; two brothers, Scott Crochet and companion, Cindy Cantrelle, and Marty Crochet and wife, Tammy; and two nieces, Chelsey Crochet and Kristy Crochet
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Elmore Crochet Sr., Marie Blanchard Matherne and Salvadore Blanchard
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Raymond Lee Dombrowski

• age 13, a native of Aiken County, S.C., and a resident of Montegut, died at 7:38 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at the Montegut Fire Station; funeral service at the fire station, with a burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Paulina Dupre Carroll and James Carroll of Montegut; one brother, Larry John Dombrowski of Montegut; one niece, Adrianna Carroll of Montegut; his father, Keith Dombrowski of South Carolina; his grandparents, James Carroll and Frances Carroll of South Carolina; his grandmother, Clara Ball of Ohio; three uncles, Tommy Green and wife, Cindy, Arnold Carroll all of South Carolina and Bob Dombrowski and wife, Phillis, of Ohio; three aunts, Sissy Baugham and husband, Kenny, Carol Boyd and husband, Randy, all of South Carolina and Faye Dombrowski of Ohio; Aunt Patricia "Patty" Briggs, and numerous cousins and friends
• preceded in death by his grandparents Larry and Annette Dupre; his paternal grandfather, John Dombrowski; his step-grandfather George Ball; one brother, Justin Carroll; and one uncle, Gary Dombrowski
• student of Montegut Middle School; enjoyed playing football, basketball, riding his bike, hunting and being with his friends
• Brother Keith of Our Father’s House of Restoration in Point-aux-Chenes oversaw the funeral
• honorary pallbearers Joe Paul Crochet, Raishe Lyons, Derek Hall, Jose Hernandez, Victor Hernandez and Maurice McKeon. Jared Hall will be an alternate pallbearer
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Clothilde Vega Fayette

• age 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 10:40 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one son, Edison Fayette; one daughter, Gloryann Fayette Esponge and husband, Harold "Rock" Esponge; six grandchildren, Faron Normon, Terrie Ducote, Heath Norman, Elizabeth Fayette, Dillon Fayette and Shelby Fayette; one sister, Vida Galliano; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Fayette; her parents, Weber E. Vega and Odelia Triche Vega; one brother, Napoleon "Blue" Vega; and two sisters, Vina Adams and Enola Gisclair
• parishioner of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society
• Falgout Funeral Home

Audrey Mae Dufrene Gaubert

• age 73, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie, died at 12:10 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Nell Gaubert Ladieu; one brother, Oliver George Dufrene Sr.; two sisters, Olivia Ann Dufrene Zeringue and Rose Mary Dufrene Parker; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lucien Paul Gaubert; and her parents, Andrew George Dufrene and Marie Louise Dufrene
• Falgout Funeral Home

Verda Acosta Thibodeaux

• age 71, a native of Belle Alliance and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Roy S. Thibodeaux; two sons, Keith J. Thibodeaux and Kevin J. Thibodeaux and wife, Sharon; two daughters, Debbie Trosclair and husband, Eric Sr., and Susan Brierre and husband, Bob; three brothers, Robert Acosta, Ronald Acosta and Brian Acosta; three sisters, Cherie O’Shea, Linda Festervand and Brenda Champagne; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Perquel R. Acosta and Alma Boudreaux Acosta; and one brother, Raymond Acosta

 

March 21, 2007

Philomene Marie Hebert Savoie Breaux

• age 83, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Fred Savoie and wife, Frances, Lee Savoie and wife, Darlene, of Schriever and Paul Savoie and wife, Doris, of St. Charles Community; four daughters, Dolores Boudreaux and husband, Davis, of Lockport, Gloria Portier and husband, Gilbert, Anna Faucheaux of Houma and Kathy Bergeron of Schriever; one stepson, Kenneth Breaux and wife, Bonnie, of Chauvin; three stepdaughters, Anita Ponville and husband, Anthony, of Labadieville, Viva Navarre and husband, O’Neil, and Carol Ann Gaudet of Thibodaux; 37 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, James Savoie Jr.; her second husband, Francis Breaux Sr.; her parents, Henry Hebert and Josephine LeBouef Hebert; four sons, Roy, Randy, Callen and Roland Savoie; one stepson, Francis "Sonny" Breaux Jr.; one stepdaughter, Mary Susan Breaux Adams; three grandchildren, Donald Landry, Judy Landry and Donna Boudreaux; two sons-in-law, Virgis Landry Sr. and Anatole "Nat" Faucheaux; three brothers, Clay, Peter and Joseph Hebert; and four sisters, Octavia Bergeron, Emily Bergeron, Marceline LeBouef and Eunice Crochet
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Verna Vizier Bousegard Callais

• age 90, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 3 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Jimmie Vizier; three sisters, Jane Rouchon, Rose Mary Ledet and Rosie Jean Vizier Galjour; six grandchildren, Hurst Bousegard Jr., Angelique Bello, Dustin Bousegard, Casey Bousegard, Melainie White and Brook Bousegard; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Ceasar Bousegard; her second husband, Joseph Callais; her parents, Odee and Mari Guidry Vizier; one son, Hurst Bousegard Sr.; three brothers, Morris, Valcour and Tommie Vizier; and two sisters, Odette Thibodeaux and Mary Gilbert
• homemaker and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; enjoyed cooking and spoiling her grandchildren
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Elsie M. ‘Big Momma’ Domangue

• age 73, a native and resident of Morgan City, died in Gonzales, Monday, March 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Hargrave Funeral Home; funeral service today at the funeral home, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 57 wonderful years, Elwood Domangue; three sons, Carl Domangue of Morgan City, Larry Domangue and wife, Mary Jean, of Patterson and Tommy Domangue and wife, Nancy, of Patterson; two daughters, Kathy Besse of Morgan City and Tammy Hayes and husband, Gary, of Cobbtown, Ga.; two brothers, Harold and Pete Keller, both of Morgan City; three sisters, Gladys Tabor of Amelia, Kate Kiffe of Berwick and Rita Sampaey of Morgan City; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lelia Keller; one sister; and two brothers
• enjoyed many things over the years like cooking, music, TV and soap operas; the one thing she loved the most were the family gatherings, where she would tell her grandchildren and great-grandchildren stories about the "Old Days" when she was growing up
• Hargrave Funeral Home

Tillman Joseph ‘Junior’ Hebert Jr.

• age 73, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 9:32 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Willis Hebert of Bayou Blue; and three sisters, Louise Crochet of Houma, Barbara Levron Trahan of Bayou Blue and Aline Smith of Houma
• preceded in death by his wife, Shirlene Ledet Hebert; his parents, Tillman J. Hebert Sr. and Orianna Domangue Hebert Bourg; and one son, Bobby Hebert
• retired from the U.S. Marine Corps
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Agnes ‘Sabrina’ Morgan

• age 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 17, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church, with interment in Holy Rosary Mausoleum
• survived by one daughter, Twinkle Morgan-McDonald and husband, Robert; one son, Lloyd Kahlil Morgan; three brothers, Lloyd A. Morgan and wife, Dianne, Gerald Morgan Esq. and wife, Kim, and Karl Morgan and wife, Marcia; three sisters, Dr. Veronica Morgan-Lee and husband, George, Bernadette Morgan-Travis and Angela Robinson and husband, Naaman; and one granddaughter, Morgan Kathryn McDonald
• preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Paul Morgan and Juanita Welton Morgan; her maternal grandparents, Thomas Jefferson Welton Sr. and Willie Ann Williams Welton; her paternal grandparents, Ben Morgan Sr. and Laura Celestine-Morgan; and one brother, Gerard Morgan
• accepted Christ and was baptized at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church; attended St. Lucy’s Elementary School and Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma; graduated from Xavier University of New Orleans in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and drama; for five years served as a director of Total Community Action in New Orleans and also taught acting classes throughout various summer programs at Dumas Auditorium in Houma; in these artistic roles, dedicated herself to helping young adults develop and build self-confidence and encourage creative expressions
• for more than 25 years, worked with the State of Louisiana Office of Family Services helping people overcome problems and make their lives better; in June 2004, diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer; immediately underwent a radical mastectomy and insisted on victory; elected to fight cancer with might; for almost three years, worked with an expert team of physicians at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and lived a wealthy life; believed in the power of positive thinking
• on March 17, 2007, crossed over and joined her ancestors; 55 years old; an artist, and in her own unique way she was a mentor to all
• Community Funeral Home

Vergie Eads Petersen

• age 88, a native of Denmark, Ark., and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in First Baptist Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Larry C. Petersen and wife, Suzan, and Louis H. Petersen and wife, Madelyn; two daughters, Linda P. Melancon and Paula Coulter; eight grandchildren, Celynn Bourgeois and husband, Vaughn, Darrin Melancon and wife, Charlotte, Julie Landry and husband, Eddie, Thad Petersen and wife, Laura, Priscila Petersen, Matt Petersen and wife, Nicole, Marti Burnham and husband, Toby, and Marcus Petersen and fiancé, Shannon; and nine great-grandchildren, Alyse, Blake, Taylor and Seth Melancon, Chase, Garrett, Jared, Sydnee’ and Jordan Petersen
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Petersen; her parents, Louis Eads and Melinda Warrens; one daughter, Sandra Sue Petersen; and two great-grandchildren, Alexander and Morgan
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Mercedes ‘Dorothy’ Sanders

• age 74, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 14, 2007
• funeral services Tuesday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery
• survived by five sons, Edward, Murl, Earl, Glenn and Darren; six daughters, Diane S. Jones, and Rosalin, Mildred, Linda, Brenda and Melinda Sanders; eight brothers, Oscar Jr., Alton, Lloyd, Lionel, Larry, Leroy, Richard and Ricky Burdis; one sister, Carol Burdis of Labadieville; 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Sanders Sr.; her parents, Oscar Burdis Sr. and Beulah Burdis; one daughter, Udrell Sanders; two brothers, Tillman and Medrick; and one sister, Vedell Burdis
• homemaker and a member of Belmont Baptist Church
• Community Funeral Home

Felton Clarence Smothers

• age 80, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, March 18, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn United Methodist Church Cemetery
• survived by one son, Aneil Smothers and wife, Avis; three brothers-in-law, Fred Turner, Benny Harris and Elfred Harris; four sisters-in-law, Rachel Turner, Rose, Delois and Edna Harris; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Verdelle Harris Smothers; his parents, Clarence and Iceola Smothers; and one son, Corinth Smothers
• member of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 17 F & AM and Norman D. Jones Consistory; World War II Army veteran and was a retired schoolteacher for Assumption Parish after 33 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

March 22, 2007

Cheryl Elaine Brown Belding

• age 53, a native of Worland, Wyo., a former resident of Cut Off and resident of Riverton, Wyo., died of cancer in her home surrounded by her family, Tuesday, March 20, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at Davis Funeral Home in Riverton; graveside service this spring in Worland
• survived by her husband, Bob; two daughters, Ginny Holcomb and husband, Mario, of Riverton, and Mandi Belding of Riverton; one brother, Roger Carl Brown and wife, Charlotte, of Golden Meadow; and numerous grandchildren and relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Leland Ralph Brown and Dolores Jean Mills Brown; two brothers, Robert Leland and Thomas Duane; and her grandparents, Ray and Bessie Bower Brown and Roy and Mildred Hinds Mills
• member of the Riverton Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, the Daughters of the American Revolution and librarian of the Family History Center for the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
• Davis Funeral Home

Jessie N. Chauvin

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2007
• funeral services Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by his wife, Betty Perry Chauvin; and three brothers, Milton, Norman and Shelby Chauvin
• preceded in death by his parents, Ulsin and Philanese Champagne Chauvin; three brothers, U.J., Leroy and Joseph Chauvin; and four sisters, Jean Barrios, Carmen Waller, Rita Mae Chauvin and Clarise Williams
• U.S. Army World War II veteran and was retired; parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Laverne Johnson Dennis

• age 58, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 9:10 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Friday at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Herman Dennis; one son, Marlon Dennis and wife, Allegra, of Donaldsonville; three brothers, Herman Johnson and wife, Beatrice, George Johnson and wife, Barbara, and Benedict Johnson; four sisters, Mary Patterson, Almatine Blame, Beverly Buggage and husband, Leonard, and Chrystal and husband, Donald; her mother-in-law, Alma Dennis of St. James; two grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Leona and Chester Johnson Sr.; three brothers, Bernard, Raymond and Chester Johnson Jr.; and one sister, Aurelia Lee
• retired office manager with the Office of Community Service in Plaquemine
• William and Southall Funeral Home

Morris Joseph Rousse

• age 80, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:38 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2007
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Naise Griffin Rousse; two sons, Dixon Adam Rousse and Bob Joseph Rousse; two daughters, Linda A. Rousse and Lola R. Gisclair; two sisters, Laurianna R. Guidry and Genevieve R. Byerly; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Gracious Guidry Rousse; and one granddaughter
• World War II Navy veteran and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Irene ‘Mom’ Starks

• age 86, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, died at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Monday, March 19, 2007
• visitation to religious service time Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and to funeral time Saturday at Nelson Chapel AMC Church in Napoleonville; religious service Friday at the funeral home; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Ida Brooks and husband, Clarence, of New Orleans; seven sons, Herman Starks, Alvin Starks and wife, Barbara, Erwin Starks and wife, Angela, all of Avondale, Ernest Starks of Gretna, Joseph Starks and wife, Mildred, Edward Starks and wife, Brenda, and the Rev. Richard Starks and wife, Carolyn, all of Donaldsonville; 58 grandchildren; 150 great-grandchildren; 57 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ida B. Batiste; her husband, Joseph Starks; and one son, Peter Starks
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

 

March 23, 2007

Philomene Marie Hebert Savoie Breaux

• age 83, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2007
• funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Fred Savoie and wife, Frances, Lee Savoie and wife, Darlene, of Schriever and Paul Savoie and wife, Doris, of St. Charles Community; four daughters, Dolores Boudreaux and husband, Davis, of Lockport, Gloria Portier and husband, Gilbert, Anna Faucheaux of Houma and Kathy Bergeron of Schriever; one stepson, Kenneth Breaux and wife, Bonnie, of Chauvin; three stepdaughters, Anita Ponville and husband, Anthony, of Labadieville, Viva Navarre and husband, O’Neil, and Carol Ann Gaudet of Thibodaux; 37 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, James Savoie Jr.; her second husband, Francis Breaux Sr.; her parents, Henry Hebert and Josephine LeBouef Hebert; four sons, Roy, Randy, Callen and Roland Savoie; one stepson, Francis "Sonny" Breaux Jr.; one stepdaughter, Mary Susan Breaux Adams; three grandchildren, Donald Landry, Judy Landry and Donna Boudreaux; two sons-in-law, Virgis Landry Sr. and Anatole "Nat" Faucheaux; three brothers, Clay, Peter and Joseph Hebert; and four sisters, Octavia Bergeron, Emily Bergeron, Marceline LeBouef and Eunice Crochet
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Edna Lee Walters Brown

• age 91, a native of Oakdale and resident of Houma, died after a lenghtly illness with Alzheimers, at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007
• visitation Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Sunday at First Baptist Church of Houma; services Sunday at the church, with burial in Twin Cities Memorial Garden in West Monroe
• survived her husband of 63 years, Willis C. Brown; two daughters, Beverly B. Young and Dixie Brown and husband, Thomas Becnel; one granddaughter, Abigail Brown Becnel; and one sister, Mary V. VanHorn
• preceded in death by her parents, Harmon and Ada Huff Walters; one brother, Truett Walters; and four sisters, Iris Miley, Jess Skipper, Rubye Ludwig and Rene Wyche
• member of First Baptist Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Theron James Crochet

• age 27, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Kevin and Melanie Webre Crochet; his grandmother, Sylvia "Coo" Trahan Crochet; and one sister, Tess Crochet
• preceded in death by his grandparents, James Crochet Sr. and Joseph and Marian Marcel Webre
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sylvia A. Folse

• age 74, a native of Montegut and resident of Raceland, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 55 years, Reed J. Folse; one son, Jan R. Folse; three daughters, Lynelle F. Arabie, Laurie F. Matherne and Lia F. Wascom; one brother, Joel P. Authement; one sister, Elaine A. Richard; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis J. and Lois P. Authement
• homemaker, a member of the Catholic Daughters and a choir member; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Mary Ann Oubre Julien

• age 59, a native of Vacherie and resident of Donaldsonville, died at her residence, Wednesday, March 21, 2007
• memorial mass Saturday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville
• survived by her husband, Romel Julien; two daughters, Karen Graham of Donaldsonville and Ranel Julien of Alpharetta, Ga.; one son, Kevin Julien and wife, Janice, of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Carol Jean Oubre and Sandra Oubre, both of Houston, and Caroline Raphael and husband, Lynn, of Wallace; three brothers, John Oubre and wife, Janine, of Pleasant Hill, Calif., Glenn Oubre and wife, Claudette, of New Orleans, and Jude Oubre and wife, Karen, of Carville; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Oubre
• legal secretary with Capital Area Legal Services Corp
• William and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Joseph Shelly ‘Joe’ Ledet

• age 73, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007
• funeral services at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Hansen Ledet; three sons, Murphy Ledet and wife, Peggy, Gary Thibodaux and wife, Peggy, and Nathan Thibodaux and wife, Paula; five daughters, Sherline Scott and husband, Morris, Judy Porche, Cecile Hutchinson and husband, Kerry, Mary Williams and husband, James, and Lisa Booth and companion, Harry McElroy; two sisters, Anna Mae Champagne and Eula Mae Ryals; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Shelly and Ella Ledet; two brothers, Derwood and Duffy Ledet; one sister, Rosa Mae Crochet; and one granddaughter, Johanna Ledet
• member of Houma Elks Lodge No. 1193, a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, U.S. Marine Corp League and Grand Caillou volunteer fireman
• Falgout Funeral Home

Lena Rodrigue Percle

• age 78, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007
• 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, Emile A. Percle Sr.; six sons, Ray Percle and wife, Mary, Emile Percle Jr., Patrick Percle and wife, Deidra "Dee", Jessie Percle and wife, Denise, Ted Percle and wife, Michelle, and Ferrel Percle; five daughters, Merlin Clement and husband, Benny, Joanne Landry and husband, Foster, Pearl Percle and husband, Joe, June Ledet and companion, Stanley Yancey, and Betty Loupe and husband, Peter; two brothers, Roland "Red" Rodrigue and Johnny Rodrigue; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Felicien Rodrigue and Ursenia Borne Rodrigue; one brother, Wilvar Rodrigue; one sister, Loredia Mars; and one son-in-law, Hubert Ledet
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Irene ‘Mom’ Starks

• age 86, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Donaldsonville, died at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Monday, March 19, 2007
• visitation to religious service time today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and to funeral time Saturday at Nelson Chapel AMC Church in Napoleonville; religious service today at the funeral home; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Ida Brooks and husband, Clarence, of New Orleans; seven sons, Herman Starks, Alvin Starks and wife, Barbara, Erwin Starks and wife, Angela, all of Avondale, Ernest Starks of Gretna, Joseph Starks and wife, Mildred, Edward Starks and wife, Brenda, and the Rev. Richard Starks and wife, Carolyn, all of Donaldsonville; 58 grandchildren; 150 great-grandchildren; 57 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ida B. Batiste; her husband, Joseph Starks; and one son, Peter Starks
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Christopher ‘Hat’ Washington

• age 83, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Napoleonville, Sunday, March 18, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church in Berterandville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Delia B. Washington of Belle Rose; four sons, Chris of Dorseyville, Kerwood of New Orleans, Carl and Pamela of Bahrain, Germany, and Troy of Kinder; three daughters, Sandra of Bellflower, Calif., Poliska and Arthur of Cerritos, Calif., and Gilda and Jason of Harvey; two sisters, Lula Mae Williams of Thibodaux and Iceola Marshall of Chicago; one brother, Irving Washington and wife, Mabel, of Fountain Valley, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Irving and Elsie Washington; one daughter, Amanda W. Johnson; three brothers, Lutcher, Maxwell and Emeal Washington; and one grandson, Troyvon Jones
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville

Nell Gaudet Zeringue

• age 89, a native and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 8:57 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sons, Ralph, Ray, Charles, Robert and Brian Zeringue; two daughters, Patricia Toups and Irene Verret; three brothers, Robert, Richard and Gaston Gaudet; one sister, Marie Ann Beaulieu; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles Zeringue; her parent, Gaston and Leonise Thibodeaux Gaudet; five brothers, Roy, Claude, Norbert, Gabriel and Ernest Gaudet; and two sisters, Marie Jeanne Naquin and Catherine Picou
• member of St. Charles Borromeo Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

March 24, 2007

Richard D. Bergeron

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:27 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Vito and husband, Richard; one brother, Henry Paul Andrew and wife, Betty Bergeron, of Thibodaux; two sisters, Dorothy Jennings and husband, Carl, of Rayne, and Clairbel Miley and husband, Milton, of Baton Rouge; two grandsons, Richard "Joshua" and wife, Jill Vito, and Seth Sebastain Vito; and one great-grandson, Antonio Sebastiano Vito
• preceded in death by his wife, Antoinette Fontana Bergeron; his parents, Harry and Albertin Martin Bergeron; five brothers, Calvin, Eulen, Harry, George and Berkley Bergeron; and four sisters, Beulah Henry, Eddrest Landry, Sadie and Shirley Bergeron
• World War II veteran and a brother of the 32nd Masons; beloved member of the Fontana Family
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Edna Lee Walters Brown

• age 91, a native of Oakdale and resident of Houma, died after a lenghtly illness with Alzheimer’s disease, at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and to funeral time Sunday at First Baptist Church of Houma; services Sunday at the church, with burial in Twin Cities Memorial Garden in West Monroe
• survived her husband of 63 years, Willis C. Brown; two daughters, Beverly B. Young and Dixie Brown and husband, Thomas Becnel; one granddaughter, Abigail Brown Becnel; and one sister, Mary V. VanHorn
• preceded in death by her parents, Harmon and Ada Huff Walters; one brother, Truett Walters; and four sisters, Iris Miley, Jess Skipper, Rubye Ludwig and Rene Wyche
• member of First Baptist Church, a member of Broadmoor Garden Club and a member and past president of Houma Chapter of La. Federation Women’s Club
• Falgout Funeral Home

Sylvia A. Folse

• age 74, a native of Montegut and resident of Raceland, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007
• funeral services Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband of 55 years, Reed J. Folse; one son, Jan R. Folse; three daughters, Lynelle F. Arabie, Laurie F. Matherne and Lia F. Wascom; one brother, Joel P. Authement; one sister, Elaine A. Richard; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis J. and Lois P. Authement
• homemaker, a member of the Catholic Daughters and a choir member; parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Luke Edward Grezaffi Jr.

• age 81, a native of Batchelor and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Mary Roberts Grezaffi of Houma; one daughter, Debbie G. Tillery and Kim Tillery of Lafayette; one daughter-in-law, Connie Grezaffi of Houma; one sister, Sadie Thomas of Natchitoches; three grandchildren, Brandon M. Grezaffi and wife, Kristen, Ashley Grezaffi and Kimberly Tillery; and four great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Bailey Grezaffi, Tye Benoit and Alana Ray Grezaffi
• preceded in death by his parents, Luke E. Grezaffi Sr. and Gertrude Messina Grezaffi; two sons, Darrell Grezaffi and Ray R. Grezaffi; and two brothers, Andrew Grezaffi and Joe Grezaffi
• owner of Luke Construction Co. and Imperial Resources; loved big game hunting, duck hunting, trout and sacalait fishing and enjoyed riding his bush-hog; devout family man and an inspiration to all who knew him; U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mary Ann Oubre Julien

• age 59, a native of Vacherie and resident of Donaldsonville, died at her residence, Wednesday, March 21, 2007
• memorial mass today at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church in Donaldsonville
• survived by her husband, Romel Julien; two daughters, Karen Graham of Donaldsonville and Ranel Julien of Alpharetta, Ga.; one son, Kevin Julien and wife, Janice, of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Carol Jean Oubre and Sandra Oubre, both of Houston, and Caroline Raphael and husband, Lynn, of Wallace; three brothers, John Oubre and wife, Janine, of Pleasant Hill, Calif., Glenn Oubre and wife, Claudette, of New Orleans, and Jude Oubre and wife, Karen, of Carville; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Oubre
• legal secretary with Capital Area Legal Services Corp.
• William and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville

Roy O. Martin Jr.

• age 85, a native of Memphis, Tenn., and longtime resident of Alexandria, died at his residence, Thursday, March 22, 2007
• visitation today at Calvary Baptist Church in Alexandria; memorial service Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Alexandria
• survived by four children, Marilyn and Don Robbins of Dubach, Joyce and Bill Thibodeaux of Houma, Carole and Lee Baxter of Alexandria and Roy O. and Kathy Martin III of Alexandria; eight grandchildren, Nicole Harris, Ramona Miller, Lee Robbins, Stephen Couvillion, Edward Thibodeaux, Mark Thibodeaux, Christopher Martin and Laura Martin; five great-grandchildren, Susannah Jones, Jackson Harris, Audrey Miller, Donald Lee Robbins III and Adrianna Robbins; two brothers, Ellis S. Martin and wife, Martha, of Pineville and Norman Martin and wife, Lorraine, of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Esther Floyd of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Virginia M. Howard of Pineville; two step-daughters, Linda Vollman of Bunkie and Jan Ford of Natchitoches
• preceded in death by his parents, Roy O. and Mildred B. Martin
• moved his family to Alexandria when Roy O. Martin Lumber Co. began in 1923; graduated from Bolton High School in 1939 and attended Louisiana State University where he studied engineering; during this time, met his future wife, Barbara "Bobbie" Morros of Bunkie; married on Oct. 8, 1942; during their 50-year marriage, they raised four children who all live in Louisiana with their families; World War II called him to active duty after Pearl Harbor where he served his term sailing the Atlantic with the U.S. Coast Guard as a machinist’s mate first class; after his discharge, he returned to central Louisiana to fulfill his dream of entering the family lumber business; in 1962, he became president of Roy O. Martin Lumber Co. Inc. and continued until his retirement in 1978; during his tenure, the company modernized its Alexandria sawmill and expanded from a land base of 250,000 acres to more than 370,000 acres, making it one of the largest family-owned businesses in the South
• leadership skills were noted by many other organizations; served as president of the Alexandria Lion’s Club from 1957-58 and was recently recognized as one of the founders of the Crippled Children’s Camp in Leesville as well as a lifetime member of the club; served on the Rapides Bank and Trust Co. Board of Directors until age 70; instrumental in the creation of Alexandria Country Day School as a charter member of the board of directors
• stewardship was an integral part of his character; life-long active member of the First United Methodist Church helping the facility to move from its downtown Jackson Street location to the present site; served the Salvation Army as a board member and fund-raiser for 50 years and was one of the few civilian recipients of the "Others" award, one of two in central Louisiana; under his leadership, this organization successfully raised $500,000 for a new building and shelter on Beauregard Street
• always politically active serving on the boards of PAR, LABI and the Louisiana Republican Party; in 1980 and 1984 he served as a delegate to the Republican National Presidential Convention in Detroit and Dallas, respectively; Gov. Dave Treen appointed him to the Board of Commerce and Industry where he served for four years; in 1993, Roy Jr.’s wife, Bobbie, passed away after a battle with cancer
• Oct. 7, 1994, he married Vinita Johnson with whom he shared a common love of philanthropy; over the course of their marriage, they established numerous scholarships, culminating with the thirteenth endowed professorship at LSUA, the Roy and Vinita J. Martin Endowed Professorship in Math and Science; supported the Prison Chapel ministry and helped to fund a chapel inside the Cottonport Prison
• long-time supporter of Louisiana Public Broadcasting, where he was honored in 2005 with the Louisiana Legends awards alongside Ambassador Andrew Young, Kix Brooks, Sue Gunter and Paul Dietzel; in 2006, he was featured as "Cenla-ian of the Year" by the Cenla Focus magazine
• Hixon Brothers Funeral Home

Henry Lee ‘Chuckie’ Randolph

• age 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Luke Baptist Church in Houm; funeral service today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Druzella C. Randolph; two sons, Agyei Prophet and Akil Phillip Randolph; six daughters, Nyani Morgan and husband, John, Tina Monroe and husband, Marcus, Traci Braswell and husband, Virgil, Kimberly Randolph, Nyesha Canty and husband, Carl, and Kizuwahnde I. Randolph; three brothers, Clarence Randolph, Harold Randolph and Darrell Jefferson; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Randolph Sr. and Olivia Porter Randolph; one brother, Carl Randolph; one sister, Gertie Randolph Scott; and his grandparents, Daniel and Ora Davis Porter and Henry Lee and Octovia Winder Randolph
• member of St. Luke Baptist Church and was a U.S. Marine veteran; member of Mason Prince Hall and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and enjoyed reading, fishing and traveling; self-employed electrician
• Community Funeral Home

Arthur Tyrone Spence

• age 60, a resident of McComb, Miss., died at his residence, Wednesday, March 21, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Hartman Funeral Home in McComb; funeral service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Tylertown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Nadine Dupre Spence of McComb; one son, Jeffery Delozier and wife, Joy, of Meadville, Miss.; two daughters, Tracie Spence Fleming and husband, David, of McComb, and Lisa Spence of McComb; one sister, Carolyn Reynolds of McComb; and six grandchildren, Marissa Delozier, Chaz Delozier, Justin Spence, Andrew Spence, Hayleigh Cole and Sean "DJ" Cole Jr.
• preceded in death by his parents, Gaston and Camie Creel Spence; and his grandparents, Arthur and Bessie Creel
• disabled U.S. Army veteran having served two tours of duty in Vietnam
• Hartman Funeral Home

 

March 24, 2007

Richard D. Bergeron

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:27 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Vito and husband, Richard; one brother, Henry Paul Andrew and wife, Betty Bergeron, of Thibodaux; two sisters, Dorothy Jennings and husband, Carl, of Rayne and Clairbel Miley and husband, Milton, of Baton Rouge; two grandsons, Richard "Joshua" and wife, Jill Vito, and Seth Sebastain Vito; and one great-grandson, Antonio Sebastiano Vito
• preceded in death by his wife, Antoinette Fontana Bergeron; his parents, Harry and Albertin Martin Bergeron; five brothers, Calvin, Eulen, Harry, George and Berkley Bergeron; and four sisters, Beulah Henry, Eddrest Landry, Sadie and Shirley Bergeron
• World War II veteran and a brother of the 32nd Masons; beloved member of the Fontana Family
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Kevin ‘Pops’ Breaux

• age 41, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Klotzville, died at his home Wednesday March 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville; funeral service Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother and stepfather, Lillie B. and the Rev. Obbie Southall of Plattenville; two sisters, Charlene Donsereaux of North Carolina and Charlotte Joyce of New Orleans; two brothers, Charles Donsereaux Jr. of Shreveport and Carl Donsereaux of New Orleans; four stepbrothers, Curtis, Dwight, Claiborne and LeRoyal Southall; two aunts; three uncles; nieces, nephews and other relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Willie and Elizabeth Breaux
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Edna Lee Walters Brown

• age 91, a native of Oakdale and resident of Houma, died after a lenghty illness with Alzheimer’s disease at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at First Baptist Church of Houma; services today at the church, with burial in Twin Cities Memorial Garden in West Monroe
• survived her husband of 63 years, Willis C. Brown; two daughters, Beverly B. Young and Dixie Brown and husband, Thomas Becnel; one granddaughter, Abigail Brown Becnel; and one sister, Mary V. VanHorn
• preceded in death by her parents, Harmon and Ada Huff Walters; one brother, Truett Walters; and four sisters, Iris Miley, Jess Skipper, Rubye Ludwig and Rene Wyche
• member of First Baptist Church, a member of Broadmoore Garden Club and a member and past president of Houma Chapter of La. Federation Women’s Club
• Falgout Funeral Home

Michael Jude Callahan

• age 49, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2007
• memorial services scheduled at a later date
• survived by his wife, Bonnie Faye Dover Callahan of Houma; his mother, Barbara Scott Callahan of Houma; one daughter, Michelle C. Eschete and husband, Joel, of Houma; two brothers, Shane Callahan and Gene Callahan Sr. of Houma; one sister, Mona C. Leonard and husband, Larry, of Houma; two grandchildren, Josie Lynn Eschete and Jace Michael Eschete
• preceded in death by his father, William "Cat" Callahan; one brother, Adam "Papoose" Callahan; and his grandparents, William and Adele Callahan, and Clarence Scott Sr. and Ella Domangue Scott
• self-employed fisherman and was a member of the Bald Hill Hunting Club in Hazelhurst, Miss.
• Chauvin Funeral Homes

Lori Ann Ezell

• age 45, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007
• visitation Monday at New Zion Baptist Church; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her mother, Mercedes Ezell; two sons, Keris and Kyland Ezell of Houma; two daughters, Keyonta and Kara Ezell of Houma; two brothers, Thomas "Skip" Ezell Jr. and wife, Sheri, and Bryan Ezell and wife, Denise, of Houma; three sisters, Kathy Ezell, Yolanda Ezell and husband, John, and Keya Ezell and husband, Donald, of Houma; and one granddaughter, Keyonce Ezell
• preceded in death by her father, Thomas C. Ezell Sr.; and her grandparents, Paul and Katie Henry and Samuel and Emily Ezell
• member of the New Zion Baptist Church, a member of the Inspirational Choir, and she was a nursery attendant at New Zion Baptist Church; greatest joy was meeting people, going to church, singing in the choir and dancing; granddaughter was the joy of her life
• Community Funeral Home

Luke Edward Grezaffi Jr.

• age 81, a native of Batchelor and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Mary Roberts Grezaffi of Houma; one daughter, Debbie G. Tillery of Lafayette; one son-in-law Kim Tillery of Lafayette; one daughter-in-law, Connie Grezaffi of Houma; one sister, Sadie Thomas of Natchitoches; three grandchildren, Brandon M. Grezaffi and wife, Kristen, Ashley A. Grezaffi and Kimberly A. Tillery; and four great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Bailey Grezaffi, Tye Benoit and Alana Ray Grezaffi
• preceded in death by his parents, Luke E. Grezaffi Sr. and Gertrude Messina Grezaffi; two sons, Derrell Grezaffi and Ray R. Grezaffi; and two brothers, Andrew Grezaffi and Joe Grezaffi
• owner of Luke Construction Co. and Imperial Resources; loved big game hunting, duck hunting, trout and sac-a-lait fishing and enjoyed riding his bush-hog; U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

William Regis Pongrance

• age 70, a native of Russellton, Pa., and resident of Schriever, died Wednesday, March 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial at a later date
• survived by his wife, Juanita Uzzo Pongrance; one stepson, Darrin Rhodes of Atlanta; one stepdaughter, Jackie Bartels of Schriever; one sister, Elizabeth Gula and husband, Joe, of Verona, Pa.; one sister-in-law, Catherine Pongrance; and nieces, nephews and many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife of 32 years, Marie; his parents, Mary Dubiansky and Andrew Pongrance; one brother, Clarence Pongrance; one sister, Rose and husband, Floyd Taylor; and one brother-in-law, Russell Uzzo
• retired aviation mechanic for Mobil Oil in Morgan City; proud to have served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Fort Knox, Ky., as an aviation mechanic; member of the St. Bridget Knights of Columbus Council No. 12285, as well as a member of the Elks Lodge in Houma
• belonged to the St. Joseph’s Altar Italian Society and the Schriever Senior Center where he not only participated but volunteered many service hours; one of his charities was building homes for Habitat for Humanity as well as working for the Habitat store
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Paul Roper

• age 87, a former resident of Houma and resident of Brantley, Ala., died Saturday, March 24, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at the Chapel of Turner Funeral Home in Brantley; funeral services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in Brantley Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Aleta Leckelt of Houma; one step-daughter, Evelyn Wallace of Brantley; two grandchildren; one step-grandson; two sisters, Ollie Breaux of Shreveport and Ruth Pevy of Dear Park, Texas; one brother, Shelby Roper of Baton Rouge; two step-great-grandsons; one step-great-great-grandson and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
• preceded in death by his wives, Lucille Roper and Merle Roper; his parents, Dallas and Addie Cooper Roper; and four brothers, Jack, Emmett, Emile and Dallas Roper
• retired from Booker Drilling Co. and worked as a salesman for several other oilfield companies; veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard
• Turner Funeral Homes

 

March 26, 2007

James Homer Arnold Jr.

• age 83, a native of Oak Grove and resident of Pensacola, Fla., died in Pensacola at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007
• visitation to graveside service today at Chauvin Funeral Home; graveside service today at Grace Christian Cemetery
• survived by two sons, James H. Arnold III and wife, Mary J. Arnold, of Houston and Larry D. Arnold and wife, Toni T. Arnold, of Houma; two daughters, Karen L. Cooper and husband, Gary Cooper, of Pensacola and Shelia A. Kufel and husband, Tim Kufel, of Apopka, Fla.; one brother, Luther K. Arnold of Chicota, Texas; one sister, Mary A. Mariche of Oak Grove; six grandchildren, James H. Arnold IV, Michele A. Garland, Landon D. Arnold, Ryan L. Arnold, Tracy L. Sellers and Christina H. Kufel; and 10 great-grandchildren, Matthew L. Garland, Thomas M. Garland, Sarah M. Garland, Austin B. Arnold, Jessica L. Arnold, Haleigh R. Chauvin, Logan A. Arnold, Chloe E. Arnold, Samantha M. Sellers and Andrew G. Sellers
• preceded in death by his wife, Maudie B. Sims Arnold; his parents, James H. Arnold Sr. and Sudie Yates Arnold; one brother, Hiram A. Arnold; and one grandson, U.S. Marine Corps CWO2 Andrew Todd Arnold
• retired supervisor for Patterson Truck Lines and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

March 27, 2007

Davy ‘Dave’ Adams Sr.

• age 56, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Waveland, Miss., for the past 28 years, before moving to Thibodaux after Hurricane Katrina, died in Thibodaux, Sunday, March 25, 2007
• visitation until the recitation of the rosary today at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, Miss.; mass Wednesday at St. Clare Catholic Church in Waveland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Joyce Adams of Waveland; three sons, Shane Adams and wife, Starr, of Kiln, Miss., Jamie Adams and companion, Teresa, of Kiln and Davy Adams Jr. and companion, Tara, of Waveland; his mother, Delta Sevin of Waveland; four brothers, Earl Adams of Picayune, Miss., Robert Adams of Waveland, Steve Adams of Kenner and Gerald Adams of Bay St. Louis; two sisters, Diane Chiasson of Bay St. Louis and Gloria Landry of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph J. Adams; his stepfather, Tillman Sevin; one brother, Joseph Adams III; and one sister, Joyce Bernard
• parishioner of St. Clare Catholic Church
• Edmond Fahey Funeral Home

James ‘Grady’ Adams

• age 31, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Coach Mike Adams and Adele Young Adams of Houma; three sisters, Connie A. Fonseca and husband, Eric, Mandy A. Fonseca and husband, Carl, and Michele A. Poiencot of Houma; and numerous relatives
• computer network engineer with EDS Naval Contractor and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roger Duane ‘II’ Burrell Jr.

• age 51, a native of Tulsa, Okla., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:34 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2007
• memorial service Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux
• survived by his father, Roger D. Burrell Sr. and stepmother, Norma Burrell of Patterson; two sons, Spenser Christian Burrell and Matt Baker; and one sister, Sandra Anderson
• preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Dalrymphe Burrell Roberts
• employee of Exxon Mobile Offshore
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Atlas Johnson ‘A. J.’ Campbell

• age 76, a native of Hyman, S.C., and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, March 25, 2007
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray
• survived by two sons, Dennis Campbell and wife, Gina, and Vernon Travis; three daughters, Cindy Medlin, Martha Echols and husband, Neal, and Peggy Brown and husband, Edwick; one brother, Lloyd Campbell; 14 grandchildren, Stacey Hudson and husband, Alva, April Champagne and husband, Arty, Christy Campbell, Wanda Askew, Selena, Blake and Atlas Brown, Kimberly, Christopher, Allie and Destyne Campbell, Kelly and Justin Olivier and Ricky Robichaux; and six great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jasmine Hudson, Cylas and Hollyn Champagne and Markice and Malik Bogen
• preceded in death by his wife, Alice Van Matre Campbell; his parents, Collis Campbell and Katie Allen Campbell; one daughter, Wanda Campbell and one brother, Billy Campbell
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Morris ‘Brother’ Dugas

• age 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lilly Andras Dugas; two sisters, Marie Dugas Lanier and Florence Dugas David; and numerous brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Oscar E. Dugas and Alida Toups Dugas
• World War II veteran
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mary Lou F. Fournerat

• age 68, a native of Kaplan and resident of Lake Charles, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 25, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Broussard; Rosary prayed Tuesday at the church; mass Wednesday at the church
• survived by her loving husband, D.J. Fournerat of Lafayette; four daughters, Kathy Larue and husband, Mike, of Richmond, Va., Doris McBride and husband, Pierre, of Lafayette, Susan Younger of Abbeville and Mandy Landry and husband, Troy, of Broussard; one brother, Cliff Faulk and wife, Karen, of Harvey; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by her father, Ewell Faulk; and her mother, Agnes Touchet
• graduated from LaGrange High School in Lake Charles and attended McNeese State University
• David Funeral Home

Harold Fuselier

• age 77, a native of Eunice and resident of Lockport, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport; mass Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Doris Chiasson Fuselier; three sons, Donald, Douglas and David Fuselier; one daughter, Brenda Fuselier Garner; two sisters, Mary Byrd and Mona Roberts; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Marius and Emily Fuselier; and one great-grandchild
• parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Annabelle Ledet Gilfour

• age 66, a native of Montegut and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 26, 2007
• funeral services today at Thibodaux Funeral Home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Robert Gilfour Sr.; three sons, Robert Gilfour Jr., Jeffrey Gilfour and Luby Vito Jr.; two daughters, Robin Leonard and Melinda Tabor; two brothers, Johnny Ledet Sr. and Robert Ledet Sr.; and one sister, Helen Matherne; and 11 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Adenisea Ledet; and two stepbrothers, Luby Vito Sr. and Nolan Vito
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Vernon P. Grundmann

• native of New Orleans and recent resident of Thibodaux, died after a lengthy illness, Saturday, March 24, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Landry’s Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with private burial at a later date
• survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Edna F. Grundmann; two daughters, Carol Schwartz and husband, Lenny, and Fay Naul; one sister, Elaine G. Woods; eight grandchildren, Eric Schwartz, Craig Schwartz and wife, Holly, Kristin S. Andrews and husband, Chad, Kyle Schwartz and wife, Dana; Jeffrey Naul, David Naul and wife, Tammy, Courtney Naul and Daniel Naul; and six great-grandchildren, Joshua and Justin Di Maggio, Jack, Evan Hailey and Hannah Schwartz
• preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Grundmann; one brother, Lawrence Grundmann; one sister, Stella Regal; and one son-in-law, Dr. Obie L. Naul
• alumnus of Jesuit High School and attended Tulane University; World War II veteran and retired vice-president of First National Bank of Commerce
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Isabelle ‘Billie’ Toups Vauquelin

• age 98, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 2:28 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2007
• visitation to prayer service Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Wayne Vauquelin and wife, Marie Louise Richard Vauquelin, of Schriever; one daughter, Gwen Vauquelin LaCoste of Schriever; and five grandchildren, David Vauquelin, Christina LaCoste, Sabrina LaCoste, Keith Vauquelin and Jerri Ann Vauquelin
• preceded in death by her husband, Jeffery J. Vauquelin Sr.; her parents, Thomas J. Toups and Ida Duplantis Toups; one son, Jerry Vauquelin; and one sister, Delnot Moore
• homemaker, a member of the American Legion and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

March 28, 2007

Larry ‘Ace’ Arcement

• age 65, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 26, 2007
• visitation today at Landry’s Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Trudy Dupre Arcement; two sons, Tony Arcement and wife, Ann, and Michael Arcement and wife, Lori; one daughter, Rhonda Berthelot and husband, Greg; one brother, Billy Arcement and wife, Ernestine; his stepchildren, Scott Triche, Stephanie Bergeron, Morgan Berthelot, Andrea and David Allemand, Korinne Bergeron and Kaleb and Kennedi Gibben; and six grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Herman "Tobin" Arcement and Isabelle "Belle" Arcement; and one brother Jody "Byrd" Arcement
• retired from Terrebonne Parish Government and was a member of St. Gregory Counsel of the Knights of Columbus; drummer for the Imperial Band and loved golf, fishing, bowling and dancing
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Edna Welch Pitre Beavers

• age 76, a native of Hackberry and resident of Thibodaux, died of cancer at 1:15 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux
• survived by four sons, Raoul Pitre Jr., Aubrey Pitre, Lawrence Pitre and Robert Pitre; two daughters, Donna Pitre and Mary Pitre; two brothers, Amos Welch Jr. and Ernest "Tot" Welch; one sister, Leatha Mae Duhon; and three grandchildren, Lacey Pitre, Vanessa Pitre and Ashley Pitre
• preceded in death by her parents, Amos Welch Sr. and Oreah Gauthreaux Welch; two brothers, Anderson Welch and Vernie Welch; and one sister, Wilda Welch Ravia
• parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• donated her body to Louisiana State University Medical Center

Sister Brigid Borne aka
Brigitte Marie Borne

• age 97, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, died Sunday, March 25, 2007
• funeral services today at our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans
• survived by one sister-in-law, Ruth Borne; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Borne and Georgiana Simoneaux Borne; five brothers, Felix, Achille, Hubert, Charles and Russell Borne; and four sisters, Mary Daigle, Linda Bertaut, Elma Young and Sophie Witty
• the oldest Sister of Mount Carmel and in the 78th year of her religious profession; taught at Mount Carmel School in Thibodaux for a number of years
• Schoen Funeral Home

Anne Bourg

• age 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 26, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Raymond Bourg; one son, Christopher George Bourg and wife, Melinda Theriot Bourg; one daughter, Amanda Bourg McCorkle; two brothers, Taylor Barker and Peter Barker; two sisters, Aline Barker and Mary Elizabeth Bourgeois; and four grandchildren, Alexandra Bourg, Christian McCorkle, Zachary Boudwin and Ty Bourg
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles Barker Jr. and Alice Smith Barker; and two brothers, Charles Barker III and Michael Barker
• nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center for 27 years and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ernest ‘EJ’ Clement

• age 84, a native of St. John Community and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Victoria "Vicki" Hernandez Clement; two sons, Michael "Mike" Clement and wife, Judy, of Thibodaux, and Chris Clement and wife, Gina, of Thibodaux; two daughters, Sandra Clement Schexnayder and husband, Alfred, of Vacherie and Candy Clement Stahl and husband, Jake, of River Ridge; one sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Goldie) Clement; eight grandchildren, Todd Schexnayder, Susan Bellanger, Nicole Negron, Jonathan Clement, Chrissy Tauzin, Ashley Daigle, Brittany Clement and Chance Clement; and five great-grandchildren, Blakelynn, Jaycee, Joshua, Victoria and Jorgia
• preceded in death by his parents, Oscar "Caro" and Pauline Benoit Clement; and four brothers, Roland, Nick, Donald and Russell
• graduate of L.T. High School and served in the U.S. Air Force with the 2nd bomb group 20th Bomb Squadron; served the City of Thibodaux as councilman for District A and was a member of the American Legion; helped organize the West Thibodaux Fire Dept. and was a member of the West Thibodaux Fire Dept. Board for many years; member of the Thibodaux Senior Center
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Robin Gerard Damen

• age 49, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:02 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Julie Frederick Damen; his parents, Gerard J. Damen and Elizabeth Zandvliet Damen; two sons, Nicholas Gerard Damen and Jacob Andrew Damen; one daughter, Sarah Anne Damen; three brothers, John Damen and wife, Catherina, Randall Damen and wife, Denise, and Hanson Damen and wife, Kathy; and two sisters, Louise Damen and Lisa Damen
• machinist for 25 years and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Rousseau Joseph Dardar Sr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, March 26, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Eula Mae Serigny Dardar; his mother, Melodia Guidry Dardar; two sons, Rousseau Jr. and Lance Andrew Dardar; two daughters, Claudia Autin and Claudette Gisclair; three brothers, Frankie, Joseph and Mikie Dardar; three sisters, Mary Ann Tiser, June Gaspard and Hanna Harvey; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Hanna Joseph Dardar; and one sister, Linda Dardar
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Ollie Rita ‘Miss Ollie’ Dugas Fanguy

• age 87, a native of Algiers and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by four brothers, Wilson Dugas Jr., Eugene "Gene" Dugas of Houma, Roland Dugas and wife, Mildred, of Patterson, and Allen Dugas and wife, Audrey, of Houma; two sisters, Lillian Dugas and Carmen Bussey and husband, Stanley, of Houma; and one sister-in-law, Gloria Dugas of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Emile A. Fanguy; her parents, Wilson Dugas Sr. and Carmen Poirrier Dugas; one brother, Lawrence Dugas; and three sisters-in-law, Josephine Dugas, Lois Dugas and Annette Dugas
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ralph Daniel ‘Buddy’ Mitchell Sr.

• age 69, a native of Hobbs, N.M., and resident of Houma, died at 3:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007
• visitation today and to graveside service Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home; graveside service Thursday at Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Ralph Mitchell Jr. and wife, Denise, and Gary Mitchell and wife, Dawn; one daughter, Lauren Guin and husband, Steven; three sisters, Patsy Quinn of Mohave Valley, Ariz., Mary Nell Lane and husband, Jimmy, of Santa Anna, Texas, and JoAnn Lirette and husband, Lynn, of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; and his former wife, Gail Darby Mitchell
• preceded in death by his parents, Ralph D. and Joe Bailey Johnson Mitchell; and one brother-in-law, Jimmy Quinn
• Falgout Funeral Home

Leonard Hunt Ray

• age 97, a native of Amite and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, Kenison Price Ray of Houma and Leonard Lagarde Ray and wife, Janet Brown Ray, of Grand Isle; one daughter, Lelia Marie Ray of Houma; two grandchildren, Jeanette Ray Sabharwal and Leonard Paul Ray; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Garnet Rose Price Ray; his parents, Maximillian Kennison Ray and Daisy Daspit Ray; one brother, Hartley O. Ray; and three sisters, Mercedes Ray Pertuit, Evelyn Ray LeBlanc and Sylvia Ray Johnson
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jaydin Reign Thibodeaux

• age one hour, died at 7:49 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007
• visitation unitl service time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Thursday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his mother, Natalie Verret Thibodeaux; his father, Loring Thibodeaux; one brother, Jastin Shane Thibodeaux; and his grandparents, Thaddeus and Elaine Verret and Bernard and Nannie Thibodeaux
• preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Wilford and Rose Albertine Verret
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

March 29, 2007

Larry ‘Ace’ Arcement

• age 65, a native of Labadieville and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 26, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Trudy Dupre Arcement; two sons, Tony Arcement and wife, Ann, and Michael Arcement and wife, Lori; one daughter, Rhonda Berthelot and husband, Greg; one brother, Billy Arcement and wife, Ernestine; two stepchildren, Scott Triche and Stephanie Bergeron; and six grandchildren, Morgan Berthelot, Andrea and David Allemand, Korinne Bergeron and Kaleb and Kennedi Gibben
• preceded in death by his parents, Herman "Tobin" Arcement and Isabelle "Belle" Arcement; and one brother Jody "Byrd" Arcement
• retired from Terrebonne Parish Government and was a member of St. Gregory Counsel of the Knights of Columbus
• drummer for the Imperial Band and loved golfing, fishing, bowling and dancing
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Robert Emile ‘Bobby’ Arsenaux Sr.

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Edita Falgout Arsenaux; one son, Robert "Bobby" Arsenaux Jr.; four daughters, Donna Liner and husband, Duane, Dawn Mitchell and husband, Gary, Darlene Borne and husband, Jason, and Regina Rudolf and husband, Michael; two sisters, Barbara Shelly and Linda Boudloche; and 11 grandchildren, Paige Liner, Cassidy Liner, Peyton Liner, Beau Mitchell, Allie Mitchell, Jason Borne Jr., Grace Borne, Brice Arsenaux, Karley Arsenaux, Noelle Rudolf and Hayden Rudolf
• preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and George W. Arsenaux; three brothers, George W., Randolph and Eugene Arsenaux; and one sister, Trudy Boudloche
• "Babe" was an employee of SMATCO for 24 years and was a machinist; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Jackson Victor ‘Jack’ Billiot

• age 93, a native and resident of Montegut, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Linda Galley Billiot; six sons, Eugene and wife, Mary, Darel and wife, Rose, Leroy, Harold and wife, Vickie, Steve and wife, Connie, and Charles Billiot and wife, Lena; four daughters, Verda Landry and husband, Clyde, Elsie Prosperie and husband, Claude, Daisy Culbertson and Jenerie Prochaske; 29 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Alice Chaisson Billiot; one son, Aubry Billiot; three brothers, Sidney, Paul and Nelson Billiot; and three sisters, Aline Billiot, Eugenie Hotard and Doris Billiot
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Pearl Alario Callais

• age 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:37 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007
• funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Donald M. Callais; two sisters, Virgin France and Ella Mae Callais; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Anderson "Soson" Callais Jr.; her parents, Joseph Alario Jr. and Alida Falgout Alario; one grandchild; one brother, Alton Alario Sr.; and one sister, Melva Falgout
• Falgout Funeral Home

Davonya R. Coleman

• age 4, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Residence Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• preceded in death by her parents, Frederica N. Coleman and David Ray Mitchell
• student at Acadian Elementary School and was Baptist
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Frederica Nicole Coleman

• age 20, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, March 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Residence Baptist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her parents, Theresa Ann Turner and Douglas Coleman, both of Houma; two brothers, Richard Simmons and Quentin Morris, both of Houma; and one sister, Chasity Morris of Houma
• preceded in death by one daughter, Davonya R. Coleman; one brother, August Simmons III; and one sister, Felica Turner
• employed by Wal-Mart and a member of Residence Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Robin Gerard Damen

• age 49, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:02 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Julie Frederick Damen; his parents, Gerard J. Damen and Elizabeth Zandvliet Damen; two sons, Nicholas Gerard Damen and Jacob Andrew Damen; one daughter, Sarah Anne Damen; three brothers, John Damen and wife, Catherina, Randall Damen and wife, Denise, and Hanson Damen and wife, Kathy; and two sisters, Louise Damen and Lisa Damen
• machinist for 25 years and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Norman P. Faucheux

• age 83, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Covington, died at 9:01 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Peggy Lavigne Faucheux; two sons, Guy Norman Faucheux and wife, Deanne, and Jeffrey Paul Faucheux and wife, Ann; one daughter, Aimee Barbara Faucheux and husband, Wallace Paul Faucheux; three brothers, Prudent Jr., Wilson and Nelson Faucheaux; two sisters, Suzie Toups and Juliette Perkins; and 10 grandchildren, Scott Guy, Kevin Mark, Jeanne Helen, Jeffrey Michael, Ryan Jeffrey, Chase Paul, Kyle Jeffrey, Jay Philip, Norman Paul and Peggy Helen Faucheux
• preceded in death by his parents, Prudent Faucheux Sr. and Inez Melancon Faucheux; one grandson, Pauley Faucheux; two brothers, Clay and Herman Faucheaux; and one sister, Rose Mae Hebert
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Joseph Neil ‘Skipper’ Hamrick Jr.

• age 61, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Patricia Gardner Hamrick; his mother, Ellen Stowfanch Hamrick; three sons, Joseph III "Jay," Troy and Joshua Hamrick; one daughter, Maria Erickson; two sisters, Linda Kissling and Dawn Ullman; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph N. Hamrick Sr.; one son, Christopher Hamrick; and one brother, Scotty Hamrick
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Rosie ‘Nanae’ Smith George Howard

• age 63, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 24, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her first husband, Raymond George of Houma; her father, William Smith Jr. of Houma; one son, Ronnie George of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Karen George of Houma; two brothers, Russell Smith and William Smith of Anahvac, Texas; two sisters, Lou Ethel Terry and Hazel Evans, both of Baytown, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her second husband, Adam Howard; her mother, Rosie Coleman Smith; one brother, John Smith; and her grandparents, William and Letha Melton Smith and Ollie Brooks Jones, Russell Coleman and Clarence Jones
• retired C.N.A. and from Southdown Care Center; Baptist
• Community Funeral Home

Elvie Bourgeois Levron

• age 87, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:58 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Friday at the chapel, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Wanda Hebert and husband, Michael Hebert Sr.; four grandchildren, Casey Levron and wife, Cindy Dupre, Janelle Delatte and husband, Darian, Joelle Hebert and Michael Hebert Jr. and wife, Tina Gilfour; five great-grandchildren, Tyler Dupre, Lane Levron, Brooklyn Delatte, Brittany Hebert and Alayna Hebert; two sisters, Shirley Guillot and husband, Roger, and Louella Hernandez and husband, Carrol; and one brother, Ewell Bourgeois and wife, Betty
• preceded in death by her husband, Norbert T. Levron; her parents, Freddie Bourgeois and Aline Ledet Bourgeois; two brothers, Alfred and Olden Bourgeois; and one sister, Elsie B. Hawks
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Fay Ordoyne

• age 60, a native of Opelousas, a former resident of Lafourche Parish and resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, March 14, 2007
• memorial service at Greenoaks Funeral Home, with burial in Greenoaks Memorial Park
• survived by her parents, Ray and May Ingram; one son, Sidney Ordoyne III; three brothers, Ed, Hugh and Denis Ingram; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Ordoyne Jr.
• retired schoolteacher with the Lafourche Parish School Board
• Greenoaks Funeral Home

Shirley Bernard Worster Overson

• age 81, a native of Schriever, a resident of Thibodaux for 25 years and Lafayette for 30 years and resident of The Woodlands, Texas, for the past five years, died Saturday, March 24, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Delhomme Funeral Home; funeral service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Lafayette Memorial Park
• survived by one daughter, Gayle W. Nathan of Charlottesville, Va.; one son, Alan B. Worster and wife, Sharon Worster, of The Woodlands; four grandchildren, Drew F. Barrios and wife, Dr. Kathryn Sawhill, Myles Worster, Audry Worster and Adam Worster; one great-grandchild, Marlon Barrios; one brother, Sherman A. Bernard; and one sister, Willie Mae Hebert
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas J. Bernard and Helen Orillion Bernard; her two husbands, Edward A. Worster and Wayne A. Overson; one brother, Andrew J. Bernard; and six sisters, Joyce Marie Bernard, Beatrice Andras, Lucille Vinet, Isabell Talbot, Ruth Brown and Ruby Williams
• Delhomme Funeral Home

Janet R. Ponson

• age 77, a native of St. Charles and resident of Raceland, died at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Lloyd E. Ponson; four sons, Lloyd G., Bruce, Don and Douglas Ponson; two daughters, Janet Bruce and Mary Autin; two brothers, Leo Richard and Milton Richard; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Janet Lagarde Richard; two brothers, George and Howard Richard; and one grandson, Joshua Ponson
• member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Daniel Joseph ‘Danny’ Sapia Jr.

• age 33, a native of West Monroe and resident of Raceland, died at his grandmother’s home in West Monroe at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007
• services Friday at Lapine Assembly of God Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carla Marie Bernard Sapia; two sons, Lance and Chance Sapia; one daughter, Katelyn Sapia; his mother and stepfather, Cheryl Ann and Johnny Rice of West Monroe; his father and stepmother, Daniel Sr. and Beverly Sapia; three half-sisters, Starla Ann Sapia of Houma, Karen Nance and husband, Chuck, of Sarepta and Lori Leonard of West Monroe; three stepbrothers, Lawrence, Billy Joe Verret of Summerville, S.C., and Bobby Joe Verret of Thibodaux; and four stepsisters, Sheila Ricketts of Evansville, Ind., Cindy Boudreaux and husband, Lee, of Cut Off, Daphne Hebert of Mathews and Leiloni LeCompte and husband, James, of Raceland
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph "Son" O’Donald Terry, Wiltz Paul Sapia Sr. and Mary Eula Sapia; and his step-grandmothers, Martha Sapia and Earlene Sapia
• professional welder
• Kilpatrick Funeral Home

My’Asia Denay Smith

• infant, died Thursday, March 22, 2007
• graveside service today at Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her parents, Tamyra Lynn Smith and Gabriel Bonbre Baker; two brothers, Tre’Von Paul Smith and Ta’Maige Deon Smith; and one sister, Gercia Lynn Jones
• Community Funeral Home

 

March 30, 2007

Blake K. Beamon

• age 18, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Ronald and Terrie Beamon of Thibodaux; one brother, Ronald Beamon Jr.; one sister, Gevonte’ Jackson of Thibodaux; his grandmother, Amelia Simms; his grandfather, Tracey James; and his step-grandfather, Roy Williams, all of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Gladys P. Beamon and Barbara James
• Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Edna Welch Pitre Beavers

• age 76, a native of Hackberry and resident of Thibodaux, died of cancer at 1:15 p.m. Friday, March 23, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux
• survived by four sons, Raoul Pitre Jr., Aubrey Pitre, Lawrence Pitre and Robert Pitre; two daughters, Donna Pitre and Mary Pitre; two brothers, Amos Welch Jr. and Ernest "Tot" Welch; one sister, Leatha Mae Duhon; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Amos Welch Sr. and Oreah Gauthreaux Welch; two brothers, Anderson Welch and Vernie Welch; and one sister, Wilda Welch Ravia
• parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
• donated her body to Louisiana State University Medical Center

Cecile Daigrepont Ducote

• age 75, a native of Mansura and resident of Luling, died at 12:03 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by one son, Norman Ducote; two daughters, Debra Thompson and Donna Harruff; three brothers, Merlin, Alton and Eddie Daigrepont; one sister, Agnes Daigrepont; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard P. Ducote; her parents, Ferdinand and Josephine D. Daigrepont; and one sister, Hazel Lachney
• parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Norman P. Faucheux

• age 83, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Covington, died at 9:01 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Peggy Lavigne Faucheux; two sons, Guy Norman Faucheux and wife, Deanne, and Jeffrey Paul Faucheux and wife, Ann; one daughter, Aimee Barbara Faucheux and husband, Wallace Paul Faucheux; three brothers, Prudent Faucheaux Jr., Wilson Faucheaux and Nelson Faucheaux; two sisters, Suzie Toups and Juliette Perkins; and 10 grandchildren, Scott Guy, Kevin Mark, Jeanne Helen, Jeffrey Michael, Ryan Jeffrey, Chase Paul, Kyle Jeffrey, Jay Philip, Norman Paul and Peggy Helen Faucheux
• preceded in death by his parents, Prudent Faucheux Sr. and Inez Melancon Faucheux; one grandson, Pauley Faucheux; two brothers, Clay and Herman Faucheaux; and one sister, Rose Mae Hebert
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Joseph Neil ‘Skipper’ Hamrick Jr.

• age 61, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by his wife, Patricia Gardner Hamrick; his mother, Ellen Stowfanch Hamrick; three sons, Joseph III "Jay", Troy and Joshua Hamrick; one daughter, Maria Erickson; two sisters, Linda Kissling and Dawn Ullman; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph N. Hamrick Sr.; one son, Christopher Hamrick; and one brother, Scotty Hamrick
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Christopher Adlan Johnston

• age 30, a native of Houma and resident of Lake Charles, died Sunday, March 25, 2007
• funeral services today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Pamela Johnston Tyler and stepfather, Tom; and one brother, Brandon Reich
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Brian Morris

• age 16, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Georgette Smith of Raceland; his parents, Bryant Griffin and Lenora Morris of Raceland; two daughters, Bre’Nija Morris of Hahnville and Bre’Niya Smith of Raceland; five sisters, Shonnette Morris, Brianna Morris, Taylor Bryant and Shernisha Sylvester of Raceland and Shentell Wilson of Thibodaux; four brothers, Tony Morris, Donald Morris, Ronika Bremnte’ Morris of Raceland and Bryant Lawson of Lockport; his grandparents, Leanna Griffin of Raceland and Earl Griffin Sr. of Thibodaux; and his adopted grandparents, Audrey and Charles Moten of Raceland
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Mary Morris
• attended Central Lafourche High School and La VoTech College; Baptist
• Kennedy Funeral Home

Bella Savoie Orgeron

• age 89, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Hubert Orgeron, Nolty Orgeron and wife, Betty Taullie Orgeron, and Dudley Orgeron and wife, Carol Cheramie Orgeron; two daughters, Rowena Naquin and Diana Orgeron; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Albert Orgeron; her parents, Ellis Savoie Sr. and Ophilia Bernard Savoie; seven brothers, Morris, Ellis Jr., Elvis, Noles, Clarence, Alcee and Edmond Savoie; one sister, Velma Folse; and one grandchild
• member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and Larose Senior Citizens Center; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Jeannette Marie Soltis

• age 73, a native of Houma, a former resident of New Orleans and resident of Montegut for the past 34 years, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Michael A. Soltis Jr. and Danny J. Soltis Sr.; two daughters-in-law, Christine and Brenda Soltis; two sisters, Mary Ann Bordelon and Barbara Helmer; four grandchildren, Michael J., Lori, Danny Jr. and Andrew Soltis; five great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kyle, Meghan, Alexis and Lillian Soltis; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Michael A. Soltis Sr.; her parents, Lotesia Ledet and Wilsey J. Marcel Sr.; six brothers, Irving Sr., Ennis Sr., Evans Sr., Huey Sr., Russell and Wilsey J. Marcel Jr.; and one sister, Lois Lannas
• Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Lucille Dumas Steib

• age 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at her residence, Wednesday, March 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three daughters, Audrey Steib of Vacherie, Rose S. Long of Lutcher and Geneva S. Perez of Harvey; three sons, Joseph, John and Wilbert Steib of Vacherie; two sisters, Marie Oubre of Vacherie and Lillie Lewis of New Orleans; two brothers, Edward and Henry Dumas Jr. of Vacherie; 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Clairville Steib Sr.; one daughter, Caroline Gautier; three sons, Charles, Raymond and Clairville Steib Jr.; her parents, Henry and Lydia Dumas; one brother, Edwin Dumas; and two sisters, Emily Morton and Louise Young
• member of Good Children Benevolent Society in Vacherie
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Frosine Rome Tregre

• age 93, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007
• funeral services today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Alex, Horace and Edward Tregre; five daughters, Esther Foret, Cecelia Hebert, Clarabelle Delatte, Linda Cortez and Thelma Toups; one sister, Gladys Thibodaux; 21 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Remy Tregre; her parents, Isaac Rome and Victoria R. Rome; one brother, Victerin Rome; and two sisters, Ida R. Folse and Leonise R. Dempster
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

March 31, 2007

Kenneth Joseph Adams

• age 44, a resident of Lockport, died at 12:25 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2007
• visitation Sunday 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 his wife, Betty Hunter Adams; two daughters, Jana Felarise and husband, Jacob, and Jasmine Sultan and fiancé, Luke Terrebonne; two sisters, Barbara Boudreaux and Lillian "LuLu" Lefort; and three grandchildren, Kelsie Felarise, Katie Felarise and Logan Terrebonne
• preceded in death by his parents, Claude Adams Sr. and Thelma Adams; one brother, Claude "T-Claude" Adams Jr.; one sister, Marlene Gros; and one grandchild, Ryan Dalby
• enjoyed riding his Harley and woodworking
• Falgout Funeral Home

Omerlee ‘Lee’ Guidry

• age 53, a native of New Orleans and resident of Emmett, Ark., died in Memphis, Tenn., Tuesday, March 27, 2007
• visitation Tuesday at Brazzell Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope, Ark.; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Betty Guidry of Bodcaw, Ark.; one son, Bryan Guidry of Bodcaw; one stepson, Jason Hanson of Orlando, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Susan Hanson; two brothers, Danny Guidry of Hope and Phillip Guidry of Alabama; one sister and brother-in-law, Tim and Leslie Vines; two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; and his special friends, Jerry and Mechelle Fielding
• preceded in death by his father, Ernest Guidry; one sister, Kimberly Guidry Gross; and one nephew, Aaron Guidry
• pipeliner/operator with Duke Energy, a member of the A.B.A.T.E. and a 32nd degree Mason
• A.O. Smith Funeral Home

Jeannette Marie Soltis

• age 73, a native of Houma, a former resident of New Orleans and resident of Montegut for the past 34 years, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Montegut Fire Station; mass Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Michael A. Soltis Jr. and Danny J. Soltis Sr.; two daughters-in-law, Christine and Brenda Soltis; two sisters, Mary Ann Bordelon and Barbara Helmer; four grandchildren, Michael J., Lori, Danny Jr. and Andrew Soltis; five great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Kyle, Meghan, Alexis and Lillian Soltis; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Michael A. Soltis Sr.; her parents, Lotesia Ledet and Wilsey J. Marcel Sr.; six brothers, Irving Sr., Ennis Sr., Evans Sr., Huey Sr., Russell and Wilsey J. Marcel Jr.; and one sister, Lois Lannas
• Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home