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Obituaries February, 2007 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  31 March 2007

February 1, 2007

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Cheramie Jr.

• age 51, a native of Buras and resident of Cut Off, died at 5:48 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
• funeral services Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Ronald J. Sr. and Grace Blanchard Cheramie; three daughters, Lonnie Cheramie, Kalela Cheramie and Jynnea Cheramie; one sister, Vickie C. Thibodeaux; and two grandchildren, Madison Cheramie and Adyn Cheramie
• preceded in death by his grandparent, Flerita and Abel Blanchard and Aza and Duard Cheramie; one grandson, Michael Cheramie; and one aunt, Peggy B. Honeyfield
• parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

David P. Foret Sr.

• age 66, a native of Gheens and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 11:08 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland; military service Saturday at funeral home by the United Veterans League; mass Saturday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Alice K. Foret; three sons, David P. "Nuch" Foret Jr. and wife, Marie, Johnny Foret and wife, Penny, and Mark J. Foret and wife, Denise; three daughters, Susan "Sue" Foret Barrios, Ann Foret Thibodeaux and husband, Mickey, and Cynthia Marie Sanchez; four grandchildren, Jared A. Blanchard and wife, Merissa, Ty Thibodeaux, Tyler Thibodeaux and Mason J. Foret; and one great-grandchild, Callie Elizabeth Blanchard
• preceded in death by his first wife of 32 years, Nora Anne Dominique Foret; his parents, Maurice Joseph and Ella Helen Bye Foret; and one brother, Richard Paul Foret
• enjoyed bingo, hunting, fishing, beagles, singing and dancing; retired and a U.S. Navy veteran and was Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Joycelyn Beebe Hunter

• age 74, a native of New Orleans and resident of Metairie for the past 50 years, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie; funeral service Friday at the funeral home, with private burial
• mother of Yvonne and Lawrence Hunter, Yvette Robertson, and Alexander and Charles T. Hunter; grandmother of Joseph and Damian Scott Wehrwein, Michelle Burns, Jason Romero, Tina Richoux Eagerton, Mitchell Hunter and Caitlin Loze; great-grandmother of Elspeth and Evelyn Eagerton and Brogan and Liam Burns; and was also survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, John Roy Hunter; her parents, Annie Babin and Leonard Beebe; and her siblings, Adda Levron, Michael Beebe, Odeil Naquin, Billy, Paul and Bobby Beebe
• Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home

Stella Deroche Hutchinson

• age 81, a native and resident of Bourg, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Stevens, Kevin and Glynn Hutchinson; two brothers, Norman and Whitney Deroche; one sister, Josephine Schouest; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ellis J. Hutchinson; her parents, Albert and Lucina Matherne Deroche; and two sons, Stanley and Wayne Hutchinson

Kermit ‘Zeke’ Kraemer Sr.

• age 91, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 10:22 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007
• visitation today at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church Life Center and to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Kermit J. Kraemer Jr. and wife, Karen; two daughters, Evelyn K. Hotard and husband, Elton, and Roxann K. Angelloz; one brother, Eddie Kraemer; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Clothile Granier Kraemer; his parents, Jacob and Ellia Kraemer; two brothers, Norris and Adley Kraemer; and one sister, Odelise Kraemer Cortez
• parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church

A. J. Myles

• age 63, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Leroy, A.J. Jr., and Gerald Myles, all of Napoleonville; one daughter, Patricia Myles of Napoleonville; eight sisters, Helen North, Mary Bergeron, Ora Singleton, Louise Nicholas, Emelda, Delores, Rosemary and Linda Lee Myles; five grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his parents, Ola and Herman Myles; and one brother, Herman Myles Jr.
• antique dealer
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Beatrice Rome Reulet

• age 64, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Vacherie, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Pierre Irvin Reulet; one son, David Anthony Reulet; one daughter, Marlene Anne Reulet; three brothers, Clifford, Norman and Herbert Rome; two sisters, Nancy Dowouis and Mavis Jones; and three grandchildren, David Reulet Jr., Max Reulet and Hayley Menge
• preceded in death by her parents, Chefter Joseph Rome and Myrtle Marie Fonseca
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Nathan Robinson

• age 34, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Moses Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Christine Robinson; two brothers, Zavier Tucker and Michael Stripiling; three sisters, Tamika Ross, Tora Zeno and Sanyala Neylon; his maternal grandparents, Vernice Robinson and Leroy Robinson; and his godparents, Earl and Theresa Rhodes
• preceded in death by his father, George Neylon; his paternal grandparents, Mildred and Percy Neylon; one uncle, Percy Neylon; and his great-grandparents, Henry and Elizabeth Mosby
• 1990 graduate of Thibodaux High School and owner of Roc’s Auto Detail
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Lois Griffin Serigny

• age 66, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Leeville, died at 9:47 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five brothers, Abraham, Jarvis, Freddie, Ronald and Cleveland Griffin; two sisters, Laura Cheramie and Naise Rousse; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Conrad Paul Serigny; her parents, Silas and Sedonia Daigle Griffin; one daughter, Margaret Serigny; one brother, Charles "C.J." Griffin; and one sister, Beulah Cheramie
• member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Red Hat Club and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Hilda LeBouef Sevin

• age 65, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 5:54 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Percy Sevin Sr.; one son, Percy Sevin Jr. and Tammy; three daughters, Lori Dupre and husband, Anthony, Melanie Naquin and Angel Boudreaux and husband, Doug; two brothers, Hubert and Carbert LeBouef; five sisters, Rosabell Rodrigue, Mildred Rodrigue, Rita Mae Ryder, Mary Lee Henry and Norma Ann Becker; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Elie Joseph and Marie Beulah Boudreaux LeBouef; five brothers, Allen, Carrol, Joseph, Nelson and Alvin LeBouef; and two sisters, Beulah LeBouef and Rosalie Lirette

 

February 2, 2007

Juan ‘Spunky’ Adams

• age 53, a resident of Paradis, died at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
• funeral services today at Bible Center Church in Luling
• survived by four sons, Jeremy, Joshua, Jason and Shawn Adams; three brothers, Ron, Earl and Ted Adams; two sisters, Sharon DeLoache and Delilah Adams; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Edwina Cadow Adams; and one sister, Judith Adams

Steve ‘Fat Face’ Ayo

• age 48, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at his home Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Bright Morning Star First Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, David Ayo of Napoleonville; three brothers, Clifton Ayo and wife, Debra, of Atlanta, Lionel Ayo and wife, Sharon, of Houma and Frank Ayo and wife, Cheryl, of Donaldsonville; three sisters, Ethel Mae Wilson of Donaldsonville, Betty Irving and husband, Felix, of Lawton, Okla., and Rita Hill of Napoleonville; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Rose Mary Ayo
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Patsy Mary Brunet Dupre Bourg

• age 69, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; Liturgy of the Word Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Leroy Joseph Bourg of Gray; one son, Jerry J. Dupre Jr. and wife, Penny Domangue Dupre; two daughters, Sherry Dupre Fonseca and husband, Bobby, and Connie Dupre Gaines and husband, Paul; four brothers, Thomas Brunet Jr., Ralph Brunet, Harold Brunet and Robert Brunet; two sisters, Shirley Brunet Thornton and Rita Mae Brunet Price; and seven grandchildren, Tabatha Dupre, Bryan Fonseca, Renee Rochel, Lainey Dupre, Trent Dupre, Kristie Fonseca and Katie Fonseca
• preceded in death by her parents, Thomas M. Brunet Sr. and Anita Garnet Galley Brunet; and one sister, Dorothy Brunet Fonseca
• retired sales clerk at Dillard’s; known for her involvement in all school activities from her children to her grandchildren; known as Mrs. Dupre; loved conversation, dancing and meeting new people, but her passion in life was her family, who she enjoyed spending time with
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Velma Matherne Breaux

• age 85, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:23 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Wilfred P., Gregory M. "Moose", Kerry J. and Frank Breaux; three brothers, Maurice, Lester and George Matherne; two sisters, Bessie Matherne and Betty Champagne; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred Breaux; her parents, Hypolite and Clementine Folse Matherne; two brothers, Eloie and Eddie Matherne; and two sisters, Thelma Dufrene and Elma Perrer
• member of St. Gertrude Ladies Altar Society and was active in the Catfish Festival; parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church

Leon Lawrence Burcalow

• age 83, a native of Burkburnett, Texas, formerly of Kilgore, Texas, and resident of Jackson, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007
• graveside service Saturday at Kilgore Cemetery
• survived by five daughters, Susan Goudeau and husband, Jimmy, of Baton Rouge, Beth Winkler and husband, Chris, of Birmingham, Katherine Burcalow and husband, Craig Flentke, of Austin, Texas, Rosemary Vegas and husband, John, of Houston and Raynelle Lanier and husband, Phillip, of Stafford, Va.; two sons, David Burcalow and wife, Memory, of Amsterdam, N.Y., and retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. James M. Burcalow of Platte City, Mo.; five grandchildren, Allison Winkler, Robbie Winkler, Kelly Goudeau, Thomas Lanier and Elizabeth Burcalow; and one sister, Doris Riddlesperger
• preceded in death by his parents, James and Bessie Burcalow; three sisters, Bobby Kerr, Billie Lee Thornbrugh and Rose Thompson; one brother, Jesse Burcalow; and one granddaughter, Claire Renee Goudeau
• lived with his wife, Lucy Abercrombie Burcalow, in Thibodaux for more than 30 years; U.S. Army veteran of World War II during which he participated in the June 6, 1944, D-Day landings in Normandy, France; also served in the Southwest Pacific Theater of operations, where he participated in combat operations in New Guinea and Luzon in the Philippines; retired from Exxon with more than 40 years of service
• enjoyed fishing, gardening, barbequing and spending time with his children and grandchildren; also a member of the D-Day Museum in New Orleans and participated in the 60th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion celebrations at the museum in June 2004
• Rader Funeral Home

Leonce ‘Lee Lee’ Daggs Jr.

• age 63, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at River West Medical Center Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sisters, Althea Alexander of Baton Rouge and Nanette Wynell Daggs of New Orleans; two brothers, James L. Daggs and Frank Garrison of New Orleans; one aunt, Florida Rhynes; one uncle, the Rev. Percy Truehill; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Leonce Daggs Sr. and Wilma Truehill Daggs Bolden; two brothers, Neal Allen Daggs and Raynell Garrison; and three sisters, RoseMary Daggs Jones, Anita Daggs Moreaux and Lareno Ann Daggs
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Elouise ‘Mother’ Foster

• age 85, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and to funeral time Saturday at Rose Hill Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Ivory Landry and wife, Alma, of New Orleans, Hilman Foster and wife, Antionette, of Washington, D.C., Alton Foster and wife, Katina, of Houston and Jessie Foster and wife, Brenda, of Houston; six daughters, Luvirtha Lucien and husband, John, Veronica North and husband, Willie, all of New Orleans, Lorraine Hill and husband, Joseph, of Donaldsonville, Alfretta Bradley and husband, Tryone, Orelia Collins and husband, Frank, and Sandra Reed and husband, Frank, all of Houston; one sister, Lubertha Speed of New Orleans; 44 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Foster Sr.; her parents, Orelia and Dan Moore; one daughter, Aullie Rue Foster Wilson; one son, Henry Foster Jr.; three brothers, Willie Alexander and Spurgeon and Moses Moore; and three sisters, Olevia Garcise, Carrie Smith and Buella Pearley
• homemaker
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Henry Walton ‘Hank’ Killion

• age 83, a former resident of Houma, died following a long and courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007
• visitation today at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas; funeral service Saturday at Lake Highlands Baptist Church in Dallas
• survived by his wife, Diane Rogers Killion; three daughters, Anne Chandler and Peggy Killion of Midland, Texas, and Cheryl Richie of Houma; two sons, Mark Killion and wife, Karen, of Houma and Stephen Killion and wife, Peggy, of Sanger, Texas; his former wife, Connie Killion; nine grandchildren, Micah Richie and wife, Beth, of Houma, Moriah Richie and Sara Richie of Metairie, Connie Claybrook and husband, Wade, Catie Slusher and husband, Jim, David Meek and wife, Bonnie, of Midland, Amy Farrar and husband, Ben, of Houston, Michelle Bergeron and husband, Rodney, and Johnny Haslit of Houma; and 11 great-grandchildren, Zachary and Cali Claybrook, Jarrett and Micaiah Richie, Camryn, Tyler and Rylie Slusher, Lexi, Lauren and Liberty Meek and Ryan Bergeron
• preceded in death by two brothers; two sisters; his beloved mother, Millie Vance Killion; his father, John Martin Killion; and one son-in-law, Clyde Chandler
• an extremely caring individual and participated in a clinical trial evaluating a new treatment of the disease, which will, in the future, benefit an untold number of cancer victims; devoted Christian and an active member of the Lake Highlands Baptist Church
• served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was stationed in France where he participated in the Allied landing at Normandy; transferred to Houma in 1953 and worked for many years in the oilfield industry for Schlumberger; 32nd Mason
• Restland Funeral Home

Floyd ‘Mag’ Molaison

• age 55, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 3:52 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
• visitation today to Saturday at Choctaw Fire Station; mass Saturday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial in St. James Chapel Cemetery
• survived by his mother, Rita Ordoyne Molaison; his brothers and sisters, Roy "Py-Guy" Molaison, Jean "Joe" Molaison, Terry Usey, Joyce Andras, Carl "Scrub" Molaison, Kathy Chiasson, Dean "Poc-co" Molaison, Deanna Dempster, Cynthia Morrison, Gladys Cortez, Audrey Oubre, Becky Granier, Ruby Boudreaux, Tammy Kliebert and Missy Horn; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Ellis Molaison; his grandparents, Aida and Paul Ordoyne and Henritta and Raoul Molaison; one brother, Luke Molaison; and one sister, Gail Molaison
• 1983 charter member of the Choctaw Fire Department serving for 24 years; however, he served as a fireman for 30 years with other companies
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Mary Francis Thompson Navy

• age 75, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Combon Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Royal and Duke Hampton; one brother, Enos Thompson; four sisters, Magdelean Rousseau, Victoria Logan, Dora Benton and Effie Johnson; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Royal Hamptson Sr.; her parents, Arthur and Zenobia Thompson; three sons, Jerry, Lionel and Tyrone Hampton; five brothers, Isaac, Huit, Colbert, Arthur Jr. and Forrest Thompson; and four sisters, Grace, Rosie, Eliza and Charlotte Thompson
• homemaker

Lorina Louise Cantrelle Palencia

• age 75, a native of Lockport and resident of Metairie for the past 51 years, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday in the Chapel of Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans; mass Saturday in the chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by her husband of 54 years, Andres Palencia; one daughter, Sandra Palencia Hartley; her son-in-law, Lemoine E. Hartley; one granddaughter, Kristen Hartley Santos and husband, Eugenio Santos; one sister, Leona C. Adams and husband, Nessey; and her nieces and nephews, John F. Bernard Jr. and wife, Patricia, Carol B. Vicknair and husband, Vic, Sandra A. Hotard and husband, Dean, Linda A. Wheatley and husband, Bobby, Connie A. Brooks and husband, Jay, Doren M. Palencia and wife, Linda, Ronald J. Palencia and wife, Marci, Gail P. Kaliszeski and husband, Dale, and Alan W. Palencia and wife, Pam
• preceded in death by one son, Marcus A. Palencia; one nephew, Wayne J. Bernard; her parents, Theodosia Louise Pellegrin Cantrelle Gros and Wilkerson Cantrelle; her stepfather, Lovincy Gros; one sister, Bertha Bernard; and two brothers, Warren and Lester Cantrelle
• retired employee of the Archdiocese of New Orleans Food Service Division of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School
• Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home

Della LeCompte Springman

• age 91, a native of Chauvin and a resident of New Orleans and Metairie for the past 75 years, died at Twin Oaks Nursing Home in LaPlace, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans; mass Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery
• mother of Arline Fayard and Carolyn Springman; grandmother of Julie R. Carver and husband, Tony, Randal G. Roman and Jan R. Pierson and husband, Neil; great-grandmother of T.J., Ashly and Amanda Carver and Roman and Paisley Pierson; and great-great-grandmother of Savannah Carver
• preceded in death by her husband, Milton J. Springman; her parents, Johanna and Aubin LeCompte; one grandson, Jon M. Springman; her siblings, twin sister, Stella L. Adoue, Lillian L. Castille, Gertie LeCompte, Edmay L. LeBlanc, Audis LeCompte, Calvin LeCompte, Delores L. Pitre; and her devoted son-in-law, Thomas A. Fayard
• Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home

William Curtis ‘Sully’ Sullivan

• age 52, a native of Pascagoula, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died of esophageal cancer, Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Thibodaux; a religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Beryl Toups Sullivan; his father, Curtis Ray Sullivan; one son, Curtis "Duke" Sullivan and wife, Janell Legendre Sullivan; one daughter, Tobey Naquin and husband, Lynn Clifford Naquin Jr.; one sister, Denise Sullivan; three brothers, Charles, Howard and Clifton Sullivan; and two grandchildren, Brennon Michael Drozin Naquin and Maddie Ann Naquin
• preceded in death by his mother, Dortha Jean Mason
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Yolande ‘Teenie’ Benoit Thibodeaux

• age 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 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. Frances de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two sons, John Joseph Thibodeaux and wife, Cheryl, and Ron Michael Thibodeaux of Houma; one daughter, Terry Ann Hebert and husband, Carl, of Houma; two brothers, Nuel and Chris Benoit of Houma; three sisters, Patricia B. Baio of Houston, Elsie B. Bienvenu of Houma and Cassandra B. Ledet of Tampa, Fla.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wade Luke Thibodeaux; her parents, Nuel Benoit Sr. and Elsie Kaul Benoit; one grandson, Micheal J. Thibodeaux; and one sister, Dorothy B. Bergeron
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church

 

February 3, 2007

Sidney Joseph Tabor

• age 84, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 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 three sons, Jude, Gary and Darryl Tabor; three daughters, Arynita T. Armstrong, Kathleen T. Kraemer and Michelle T. Templet; one stepdaughter, Beverly Brown; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Melba Roundtree Tabor; his parents, Victor and Luciana Ordoyne Tabor; one son, Michael Angel Tabor; one brother, Wilton E. Tabor; two stepbrothers, Valcour Benoit and Edward Benoit; one sister, Malvina Tabor Benoit Lasseigne; and one stepsister, Edwina Benoit

 

February 4, 2007

no entries posted

 

February 5, 2007

Julie Denise Marcel Armond

• age 46, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007
• prayer service for immediate family and friends Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Easton P. Armond Jr. of Houma; one son, Christopher "Chris" Armond and wife, Carrin, of Houma; three brothers, Reed Marcel, Keith Marcel of Houma and Frank Marcel of Cleveland, Tenn.; and one sister, Glenda Moore of Bourg
• preceded in death by her parents, Rillias Marcel and Mary Waller Marcel
• homemaker

Kenneth A. Barrilleaux Sr.

• age 78, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died at 6:22 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
• visitation Tuesday and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cecilia Folse Barrilleaux of Houma; two sons, Eric Barrilleaux and Kenneth Barrilleaux Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Allayne Barrilleaux of Thibodaux, Lauren Henry of Bourg and Tina Barrilleaux Bown of Houma; two brothers, John Barrilleaux of Baton Rouge and Phil Barrilleaux of Zachary; three sisters, Viva Lee Barrilleaux Atkinson, Cathlene Barrilleaux of Florida and Charlene Karlsson of Virginia; and nine grandchildren, Daniel Henry Jr., Brandon Ashley, Emily Pizzolatto, Kayla Pizzolatto, Hunter Bown, Elizabeth Bown, Cameron Barrilleaux and Whitney Garland
• preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Barrilleaux and Elva Hunter Barrilleaux; one son, Brent Barrilleaux; one daughter, Melissa Barrilleaux; and one brother, Hunter Barrilleaux
• past member of the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, SLECA, Houmas, Terreanians, Physical Therapy Association, (LPTA), Board of Realtors, LPTA Hall of Fame 2000; retired physical therapist; U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and had the longest physical-therapy practice in the country; inducted in the LPTA in 2000
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elsie P. Cavalier

• age 95, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Larose, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Lorry Cavalier of Des Allemands and A.J. Cavalier and wife, Annabelle, of Montegut; five daughters, Flo Lavigne of Gonzales, Elverta Cook of Gonzales, Marion Matherne and husband, Clarence, of Lafitte, Bertie Acosta and husband, Emery, of Larose and Shirley Ougel and husband, Rudy, of Larose; 30 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, George Cavalier; her parents, Stanislaus and Elizabeth Rivere Pintado; two sons, Raymond Pintado and Linwood Pintado; two daughters, Mabel Rivere and Anastasia Rivere; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Beverly ‘Taunt Lou’ Crochet Dardar

• age 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007
• religious service today at the Friendswood Church of God, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband Thomas Dardar Sr. of Houma; six sons, Thomas P. Dardar Jr. of Houma, Kenneth J. Dardar of Violet, Vincent K. Dardar Sr. of Youngsville, Steven J. Dardar, Michael W. Dardar of Houma and Randy Dardar of Thibodaux; five daughters, M. Christine D. Eschette of Georgetown, Tenn., Helen D. Babin, Tammy L. Dardar, Patricia D. Stouff of Houma and Rhonda D. Huggins of Grove Hill, Ala.; two brothers, Vincent Bergeron and Robert Crochet of Houma; 36 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse Crochet and Antoinette Ponville Crochet; three brothers, Elward Crochet, Donald Crochet and Jake Bergeron; and four sisters, Angelle Trahan, Shirley Trahan, Doris Brister and Betty Ann Fonseca
• homemaker and a member of Friendswood Church of God

Beulah M. Duet

• age 86, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 12:13 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Eule Wilford Duet; two sons, Lloyd Duet and Jace Duet; one daughter, Barbara D. Chouest; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, George and Violet Lombas Griffin; three sons, Floyd, Lloyd and Bobby Duet; and one brother, Houston Griffin
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Sherry Nicole Foret

• age 19, a native and resident of Houma, died on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Joseph Ferdon Foret Sr. and Marie Irene Billiot Foret of Houma; two brothers, Nicholas Lionel Foret and companion, Emma, and Coty Johnson Foret of Houma; one sister, Peyton Marie Foret of Houma; one stepbrother, Joseph "T-Nu" Foret Jr. of Mississippi; one stepsister, Rona L. Dagg of Mobile, Ala.; and her maternal grandmother, Irene Edna Solet Billiot of Houma
• preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Joseph B. Foret Sr. and Mary Lillian Foret; and her maternal grandfather, Pierre O’Neill Billiot Sr.
• student at Nicholls State University in pre-medicine, a 2005 graduate of Ellender Memorial High School and also a member of the Nicholls State University Marching Band; parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church

Leander ‘Lee’ Guillory Johnson

• age 84, a native of Eunice and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:14 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Moise Johnson; one son, Moise David Johnson and wife, Kathy; two daughters, Vernita "Punkin" Knight and husband, Bert, and Virginia "Jenny" Fields and husband, Emile; one sister, Joyce Rouse; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Artion and Elda Fontenot Guillory; one brother, Euzebe Guillory; and one sister, Dean Guillory
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Paul B. ‘Bee’ Soudelier

• age 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007
• mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one stepson, Wilton Dupre Jr. of Chauvin; two stepdaughters, Nelly Robichaux of Chauvin and Theresa Neil of Pointe-aux-Chenes; two brothers, Eugene Soudelier of Chauvin and Leroy Soudelier of Houma; one sister, Beulah Kraemer of Chauvin; numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, step-great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Freeman Soudelier; his second wife, Angelic Blanchard Soudelier; his parents, Eddie J. and Felicienne Lapeyrouse Soudelier; one stepdaughter, Delores Crochet; two brothers, Edward and Olin Soudelier; and two sisters, Louella Lirette and Loyce Soudelier
• served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years, a World War II and Korean War veteran and a retired Air Force and retired boat captain
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C.

Flossie Lirette White

• age 86, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, Allen White, Frank White Jr. and wife, Darlene, and Stephen White; two daughters, Janet Matherne and Debra Trosclair; one brother, Delvin "Popus" Lirette Sr.; one sister, Blanche Authement; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Frank White Sr.; her parents, Antole and Eleanor Authement Lirette; one daughter-in-law, Elaine White; one son-in-law, Bobby Matherne; and two brothers, Lawrence and Russell "Poone" Lirette

 

February 6, 2007

Kenneth A. Barrilleaux Sr.

• age 78, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died at 6:22 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Cecilia Folse Barrilleaux of Houma; two sons, Eric Barrilleaux and Kenneth Barrilleaux Jr. of Houma; three daughters, Allayne Barrilleaux of Thibodaux, Lauren Henry of Bourg and Tina Barrilleaux Bown of Houma; two brothers, John Barrilleaux of Baton Rouge and Phil Barrilleaux of Zachary; three sisters, Viva Lee Barrilleaux Atkinson, Cathlene Barrilleaux of Florida and Charlene Karlsson of Virginia; and nine grandchildren, Daniel Henry Jr., Brandon Ashley, Emily Pizzolatto, Kayla Pizzolatto, Hunter Bown, Elizabeth Bown, Cameron Barrilleaux and Whitney Garland
• preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Barrilleaux and Elva Hunter Barrilleaux; one son, Brent Barrilleaux; one daughter, Melissa Barrilleaux; and one brother, Hunter Barrilleaux
• past member of the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, SLECA, Houmas, Terreanians, Physical Therapy Association, (LPTA), Board of Realtors, LPTA Hall of Fame 2000; retired physical therapist; U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and had the longest physical-therapy practice in the country; inducted in the LPTA in 2000
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Reneé ‘Tu Tu’ Caillouet Broussard

• age 42, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 8:12 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; memorial service Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Brent G. Broussard; three sons, Brenton James Bueche, Daniel Paul Bueche and Austin Nicholas Broussard; five brothers, Reginald Jr., James, Stephen, Antoine and Jean Caillouet; and three sisters, Therese Boudreaux, Christine Collins and Martha Gehbauer
• preceded in death by her parents, Reginald Caillouet Sr. and Marie Theriot Caillouet; one brother, Andre Caillouet; and three sisters, Irene Caillouet, Anette Caillouet and Mary Galliano
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C.

Eve Marie Buquet

• age 96, a native of Franklin and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by two sisters-in-law, Audrey Buquet and Verna Buquet of Houma; five nieces, Judith Gibson, Patricia Murphy and husband, Donald, of Houma, Willia Beth Banks and husband, Michael, of Gainesville, Ga., Cathy McRae of Baton Rouge and Amanda LeBoeuf and husband, Easton, of Thibodaux; two nephews, Michael Buquet of Houma and Aubin Buquet and wife, Jennifer, of Lafayette; 15 great-nieces and nephews; 12 great-great-nieces and nephews; and a dear family friend and caregiver, Jennifer Constant of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Aubin V. Buquet and Lena Maronge Buquet; three brothers, C. Robert Buquet, Aubin J. Buquet and Edmond P. Buquet; and two sisters, May B. Lirette and Daisy B. Buquet
• homemaker and worked at Buquet Canning Co.; parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral of Thibodaux
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Elsie P. Cavalier

• age 95, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Larose, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
• funeral services today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Lorry Cavalier of Des Allemands and A.J. Cavalier and wife, Annabelle, of Montegut; five daughters, Flo Lavigne of Gonzales, Elverta Cook of Gonzales, Marion Matherne and husband, Clarence, of Lafitte, Bertie Acosta and husband, Emery, of Larose and Shirley Ougel and husband, Rudy, of Larose; 30 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, George Cavalier; her parents, Stanislaus and Elizabeth Rivere Pintado; two sons, Raymond Cavalier and Linwood Cavalier; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel Rivere and Anastasia Rivere; and three brothers, Junior, O’Neil and Moise Pintado
• parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Connie Adams Chiasson

• age 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Rusty Chiasson; her father, Charles Adams Sr. and wife, Pearl; her stepmother, Enola Theriot; two daughters, Debi Chiasson and Dawn McCarthy; one brother, Charles Adams Jr.; one stepbrother, Michael Toups; one sister, Cindy Adams; one stepsister, Sandra Toups; one granddaughter, Harley Bonvillian; and three grandsons
• preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Mae Stevens Adams; and her grandparents, John and Doris Young and Gus and Gertie Adams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ann Martin Conrad

• age 93, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 9:41 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 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 St. Ann Cemetery
• survived by one sister, Theresa M. Martin of Houma; two nieces, Marie Louise Landry and husband, Russell, and Carolyn Louviere Sobert; one nephew, Michael A. Sobert and wife, Sally, of Thibodaux; one great-niece, Margaret Sobert of Thibodaux; and six great-nephews, Stuart and wife, Courtney, Todd and wife, Amy, Troy, Rob, Chad and wife, Andrea, and Scott Sobert
• preceded in death by her husband, John M. Conrad; her parents, Teles Joseph Martin and Marguerite Aglia Robichaux Martin; one brother, Joseph A. Martin; three sisters, Louise Marie Sobert, Della Martin Moosa and Gladys "Glad" Martin Lindsey; and two nephews, Robert Paul Sobert and Joseph Louis Sobert
• retired department manager of J.C. Penney of New Orleans and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Diana Eve Deshotel

• age 65, a native of Houma and resident of Evangeline, died at her residence, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Evangeline, with burial in Calvary Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Diana "Dee" Miller and husband, Donald, of Evangeline and Robin Lynn Myers of Crowley; two brothers, Lloyd Freeman and Roy Freeman, both of Houma; one sister, Shirley Talbot of Labadieville; her special aunt that she took care of, Elverda Doga of Evangeline; one grandson, Robert Lee Miller; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Beatrice Marcel Freeman; her husband, Robert Lee Deshotel; two brothers, Kermit and Gene Freeman; one sister, Dolores Boudreaux; and her stepfather, Allen Hebert
• Matthews and Son Funeral Home

Maurie J. Ledet

• age 68, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pat Gautreaux Ledet; three daughters, Darlene Dufrene, Bonnie Callais and Andrea Cox; three brothers, Jack Ledet, Neil Ledet and Allen Ledet; seven sisters, Joyce Ougel, Beanna Colombel, Lee Gautreaux, Earline Matherne, Evelyn Tyler, Ruby Lefort and Trudy Bourg; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile A. and Ella Falgout Ledet; and three brothers, Eddie Ledet, Glenn Ledet and L.J. Ledet
• retired from J.Ray McDermott and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Maurie J. Ledet

• age 68, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Pat Gautreaux Ledet; three daughters, Darlene Dufrene, Bonnie Callais and Andrea Cox; three brothers, Jack Ledet, Neil Ledet and Allen Ledet; seven sisters, Joyce Ougel, Beanna Colombel, Lee Gautreaux, Earline Matherne, Evelyn Tyler, Ruby Lefort and Trudy Bourg; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Emile A. and Ella Falgout Ledet; and three brothers, Eddie Ledet, Glenn Ledet and L.J. Ledet
• retired from J.Ray McDermott and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Travis Malbrough

• age 26, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope Cemetery
• survived by his fianceé, Tami Lantia; his father, Vincent Malbrough Sr.; his stepfather, Leonce Daigle Sr.; one stepson, Mason Lantia; one daughter, Kayleigh Malbrough; one brother, Vincent Malbrough Jr.; one stepbrother, Leonce Daigle Jr.; one sister, Dawn Malbrough; one niece, Caitlyn Chancey; and two nephews, Joran Malbrough and Tyler Malbrough
• preceded in death by his mother, Debra Daigle
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C.

Elnora Reado Smith

• age 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; wake service Wednesday at the church; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sons, the Rev. Nolan Smith Sr. and wife, Mary Ann, Albert Smith Sr. and wife, Julia, and Howard Smith Sr., all of Raceland; two daughters, Gladys Smith Triggs of Raceland and Bernice Smith Marts and husband, Clarence, of Larose; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Smith; her parents, Benjamin and Francis Reado; one son, Burrel Smith; two brothers, Ezekiel Reado and Henry Reado; and two sisters, Stella Thomas and Albertha Hester
• member of Third Zion Baptist Church, served as Mother of the Church and was on the Deaconess Board

 

February 7, 2007

Wilburn ‘Gene’ Brossette

• age 86, a native of Lucas and resident of Galliano, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Wayne Brossette; two stepsons, Darrel Richoux and Ernest "T-Blue" Richoux; two daughters, Beverly Hogue and Debra Lathrop; one sister, Grace Rogers; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Enola Rome Brossette; his second wife, Leola Ougel Brossette; and his parents, Murry Eugene Brossette and Elizabeth Moncrief Brossette
• U.S. World War II Army veteran serving in the European Theater

Eve Marie Buquet

• age 96, a native of Franklin and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:55 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
• funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by two sisters-in-law, Audrey Buquet and Verna Buquet of Houma; her caregiver, Jennifer Constant of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Aubin V. Buquet and Lena Maronge Buquet; three brothers, C. Robert Buquet, Aubin J. Buquet and Edmond P. Buquet; and two sisters, May B. Lirette and Daisy B. Buquet
• homemaker and worked at Buquet Canning Co.; parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral of Thibodaux

Connie Adams Chiasson

• age 56, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:20 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
• funeral services today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Rusty Chiasson; her father, Charles Adams Sr. and wife, Pearl; her stepmother, Enola Theriot; two daughters, Desi Chiasson and Dawn McCarthy; one brother, Charles Adams Jr.; one stepbrother, Michael Toups; one sister, Cindy Adams; one stepsister, Sandra Toups; one granddaughter, Harley Bonvillian; and three grandsons
• preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Mae Stevens Adams; and her grandparents, John and Doris Young and Gus and Gertie Adams
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Bernice Patterson Hughes

• age 89, a native of Joaquin, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by two sons, Billy Joe and wife, Mary Margaret, and Leonard Hughes and wife, Judy; one sister, Adele P. Risinger; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Boyce O. Hughes; one grandson, Chris Hughes
• retired payroll clerk for J.C. Penney

Wilbert J. Mazarac Jr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Eva "Dolly" Labit Mazarac of Houma; two sons, Keith A. Mazarac and wife, Kathy, and Kevin P. Mazarac and wife, Donna, of Houma; two daughters, Karrie M. Naquin and husband, Clay, of Houma, and Kristine M. Allemand and husband, Clint, of Schriever; six sisters, Dolores Marcel, Anita Martinez, Merrill Foret, Geraldine Cunningham, Rosalie Trahan of Houma and Wilma Savoie of Avondale; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert J. Mazarac Sr. and Esther Domangue Mazarac
• shop foreman with Sladco Inc. with 24 years and a former purchasing agent with Frank’s Casing for six years; parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Tilman Wilfred Sevin Sr.

• age 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Waveland, Miss., died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007
• visitation until at Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, Miss.; mass Thursday at St. Clare Catholic Church in Waveland, with burial in Waveland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Delta Bonvillian Sevin; two sons, Tilman Sevin Jr. and Nicky Sevin; one daughter, Kathy S. Billiot; five stepsons, Earl, David, Steve, Robert and Jerry Adams; two stepdaughters, Diane A. Chiasson and Gloria A. Landry; one brother-in-law, Sidney Bonvillian; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 32 step-grandchildren; 53 step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Agatha Bourgeois Sevin; one brother, Percy Sevin; one stepdaughter, Joyce A. Bernard; two stepsons, Phillip and Joseph Adams; and three brothers-in-law, Dudley, Clifton and Whitney Bonvillian
• parishioner of St. Clare Catholic Church in Waveland

Verna Josephine LeBoeuf Trahan

• age 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:37 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Henry Trahan of Bayou Blue; two sons, Ronald Cadiere and wife, Mae Quick, and Tilford Trahan and wife, Kathy Girlinghouse of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Verla Sonier and husband, Herman, of Bayou Blue; one sister, Effie LeCompte of Houma; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and three step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Charles LeBoeuf and Mable Samanier LeBoeuf; one son, Anthony "Mugs" Cadiere; one grandson, Sirron Trahan; four brothers, Randolph, Chester, J.C. and Allen Trahan; and two sisters, Joanne Hebert and Lorena Richard
• homemaker and loved her flowers and Mardi Gras; parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Remes William Wattigney

• age 66, a native of Algiers and resident of Manila, Ark., died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• graveside services Friday in Manila Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sheila Wattigney of Manila; two sons, Jeremiah Wattigney of Manila and Jonathan Wattigney of Monette, Ark.; two daughters, Raye Lynn Wiley of Houma and Samantha Simpson of Horn Lake, Miss.; two brothers, Edward Wattigney and Anthony Arnona, both of Louisiana; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Remes and Catherine Licata Wattigney; and one daughter, Patricia Ann Mapes
• self-employed welder and was Catholic

 

February 8, 2007

Clarice ‘T-Cla’ Duet

• age 89, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 4:57 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one daughter she raised, Margie Cheramie; and two sisters, Cleonise Cheramie and Mae Doucet
• preceded in death by her parents, Felicien and Louise Guidry Duet; two sons she raised, Adam and James Duet; one daughter she raised, Melva "Jean" Vegas; 11 brothers, Nolan, George, Victor, Felicien Jr., Zwebb, Leand, Leon, Ozeimen, Donatican, Alnnate and Amay Duet; three sisters, Louise Bellanger, Victoria Blanchard and Lionel Smith; and three infants
• member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Betty Price Gros

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Schriever, died at 8:27 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery
• survived by seven sons, Russell Bonvillain of Lafayette, Oniell Bonvillain Jr., Byron Bonvillain, Robert Gros of Houma, Jerry Gros of Schriever, Billy Gros of Houma and Darel Gros of Lafayette; four daughters, Joan Massey of Gulfport, Miss., Deborah "Debbie" Olivier of Grenda, Miss., Nadine Santacruz of Saucier, Miss., and Sherry Breaux of Houma; three brothers, Edward Price, Lawrence Price and John Price of Montegut; three sisters, Pearl Bonvillain, Alta Bergeron of Houma and Mary Ann Duet of Galliano; 31 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney J. Gros; her parents, Forest J. Price and Camelia A. Samanie Price; one son, Anthony "Mugs" Cadiere; and two sisters, Florence Bonvillain and Jeanette Savoie
• former cake decorator at Rouses and a sales clerk at Wal-Mart; member of Evergreen Sunset Lions Club and Houma La Bonne Terre Lions Club; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Patrick E. Johnson

• age 57, a native of Momou and resident of Galliano, died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Phyllis G. Johnson; one son, Jody Johnson; one daughter, Shadie Johnson; one brother, Michael Johnson; one sister, Jo Ann J. Morris; three grandchildren, Gavin Paul Johnson, Mia Angel Johnson and Maci Jewell Johnson; two step-grandchildren, Derik West and Justin George; and one step-great-grandchild, Dyllin Nornest
• preceded in death by his parents, Olvey and Gertie Terrebonne Johnson
• self-employed of Brite Lite Welding and was an avid custom painter and enjoyed drag boat racing; Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Thomas J. Mire Jr.

• age 85, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans and Slidell, died in Madisonville, Friday, Feb. 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church
• survived by three sons, Glenn Mire of Tucson, Ariz., and Kenneth and Thomas Mire III of New Orleans; two daughters, Norma Roberts of Madisonville and Julie Seal of Chelsea, Ala.; one brother, Bernard Mire; one sister, Irene Burton; his grandchildren, Glenn and Melissa Roberts, Glenn Mire Jr., Linda Andrews, Amy Patty and Michelle Nivens; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Irene Gautreaux Mire; his parents, Thomas John Mire Sr. and Annette Bernard Mire; one sister, Mildred Mire; and two brothers, Alan and Rodney Mire
• served his country in World War II and received the Purple Heart
• Bagnell and Son Funeral Home

Krystal Breaux Pitre

• age 37, a native and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Church Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Corey Jamie Pitre; her father and stepmother, Kenner Breaux and Wanda Breaux; one son, Kurt Willingham; two stepdaughters, Courtney Marie Pitre and Shannon Bryant; three brothers, Kenner "K.J." Jr. and wife, Tina, Kevin Breaux and wife, Stacey, and Joshua Breaux; two stepbrothers, John Derrick Jr. and wife, Monica, and Wade Derrick and wife, Miranda; two stepsisters, Lisa Lee and husband, Earl, and Amy Besson and husband, Dondi; her grandmothers, Lillian Breaux and Bernice Ledet; one step-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her mother, Irma Ledet Breaux; and her grandfathers, Eddie Breaux and Claude Ledet

Theresa ‘Pickie’ Reynolds Nichols Singleton

• native of Lucy and resident of Jefferson, died at her home surrounded by her family, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans; mass Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
• survived by two sons, Patrick Lee Nichols and Todd Reynolds Singleton; one daughter, Suez Nichols Wilson; six grandchildren, Patrick Lee Nichols Jr., Michael Bryan Nichols, Christopher Paul Nichols, Alycee Theresa Wilson, Taylor Marie Wilson and Sean Steven Singleton; one great-grandchild, Mason Taylor Yager Wilson; and two sisters, Trudy Reynolds Bacino and Cynthia Reynolds Frazure
• preceded in death by her mother, Christina "Tillie" Matilda de Bautte Reynolds; her father, Thomas Elmer Reynolds; and one brother, Thomas "Redman" Elmer Reynolds Jr.
• personality was spicy; active in her garden, she could make any flower bloom
• Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home

Natasha Lynn Thibodeaux

• age 20, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:42 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her parents, Craig Anthony Thibodeaux and Robin Trahan Thibodeaux; one son, Tacota Dyami Guidry; one sister, Christine Marie Thibodeaux; her grandparents, Floyd and Carolyn Trahan, Maria "Dolores" and Cleo Hebert, Adam Thibodeaux and Darlene Thibodeaux Rush; and her great-grandmother, Margaret "Nadine" Lawrence
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Gilbert Trahan and Uraine Trahan, Welt Humberson and Richard Lawrence; and one aunt, Christine Thibodeaux
• parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

February 8, 2007

Theodore A. ‘Winkey’ Williams Sr.

• age 56, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery
• survived by his companion, Ella Sylvester of Raceland; one son, Theodore Williams Jr. of Thibodaux; one stepson, Garland Sylvester of Raceland; two daughters, Danita Williams and Karen Ross of Thibodaux; three stepdaughters, Natasha, Shandel and Stacey Sylvester, all of Raceland; two brothers, Ernest Williams Jr. and wife, Vera, of Raceland and twin brother, Leo Williams and wife, Patricia, of Oakland, Calif.; five sisters, Ernestine Lewis and husband, Leroy, of Bakersville, Calif., Audrey Ray and husband, Sylvester, of Bayou Blue, Elnora "Goo Goo" Joseph and husband, Warren, Patricia Joseph and husband, Darryl, and Rosemary Thomas, all of Raceland; one stepsister, Leotha Johnson of Thibodaux; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr. and Earline Shelby Williams; and one brother, Larry Williams
• U.S. Army veteran and was Baptist

Eda Oubre Webre

• age 87, a native of Vacherie and resident of Vacherie and Audubon Guest House in Thibodaux, died at 10:46 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
• funeral services today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by two daughters, Gail Falgoust and Lana Faucheaux and husband, Emile Jr., all of Vacherie; three sisters, Nola Brignac and Maggie Gravois of Vacherie and May Granier of Kraemer; grandmother of James Falgoust, Danielle and Darryl Folse and Simone and Bernard Labat; great-grandmother of Sydney, Zach and Ella Folse, Andrea and Caden Labat and Audrey Falgoust; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Harris Webre; her parents, Theobert and Athanasie Falgoust Oubre; one son-in-law, James Falgoust; one sister, Cecile Acosta; and two brothers, Eddie Oubre Sr. and Edwin Oubre Sr.
• member of the Ladies Altar Society, Perpetual Adoration and Extension Homemakers
• Ourso Funeral Home

Joy Marie Theriot

• age 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:25 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
• funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one brother, Bruce Theriot and wife, Florence Domangue Theriot; and one sister-in-law, Alma LeBoeuf Theriot
• preceded in death by her parents, Ned Joseph Theriot and Marguerite Bergeron Theriot; two brothers, Norman Theriot and Ned Theriot Jr.; one sister, Dorothy Theriot Sigur; and four nephews, Michael Sigur, Rene Theriot, Kenneth Theriot and Steve Theriot
• retired banker and a retired health aide coordinator; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Emanuel ‘Shorty’ Swan Sr.

• age 76, a native of Houma and resident of Algiers, died at his residence, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007
• visitation today at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Algiers and to funeral time Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Houma; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Esther S. Delaney and Julie Firstly; three stepchildren, Gregory, Frank and Herbert Hooper; his companion, Daisy Anderson; father-in-law of Willie Delaney, Cyril Firstly and Barbara Jordan; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Sadie Swan; his parents, Theo and Julia Swan; one son, Emanuel Swan Jr.; one stepson, Sterling Hooper; and five brothers, David, Irvin, Ernest, Alton and Albert Swan
• retired mechanic for Air Products and a former disc jockey

Carrie Falgout Spell

• age 95, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Fairhope, Ala., from Waveland, Miss., after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina, died after a brief illness, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2007
• funeral services today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by one daughter, Geraldine Spell Blanchard; one son, Doyle P. "Bubba" Spell and wife, Mary Ann, all of Fairhope; six grandchildren, Samuel L. "Chip" Blanchard of Fairhope, Doyle P. "Buddy" Spell of Covington, Jane Spell Smith of New Orleans, Susan Spell James of Covington and Maggie and Cary Spell of Fairhope; five great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives and godchildren
• preceded in death by her beloved husband, Doyle Spell
• Falgout Funeral Home

Oliver Kenny

• age 62, a native of Houma, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Christ Baptist Church on La. 311; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Oliver Kenny Jr. and wife, Michelle, of Houma; four daughters, Sandra Ostean and husband, Darrin, of Raceland, Cynthia White and husband, Bruce, of Thibodaux, Shemia Coleman and husband, Bryant, of Houma and Stephanie Kenny and husband, Chris, of Houston; two brothers, Bunny Kenny and wife, Gail, of Houma, and Ben Kenny of White Castle; one sister, Jerri Parker and husband, Ronald, of Stone Mountain, Ga.; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Susie William Kenny; his parents, Richard and Maggie Kenny; one son, Robert Francis Kenny; and one sister, Eva Mae Williams
• member of Terrebonne Parish Men Day Association and Christ Baptist Church

Anita Ann Odomes Johnson

• age 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:18 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Eagle Wright Baptist Church in Gray; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by her husband, Willie Johnson Jr. of Thibodaux; one son, Derrick R. Odomes of Gray; one brother, Samuel Odomes of Thibodaux; and seven sisters, Ruth Collins of Schriever, Cora Walker and Gloria Odomes of Gray, Barbara Bennett of Jeanerette, Laura Odomes, Mary Odomes and Helen Houston of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Audrey Odomes
• U.S. Air Force veteran and was Baptist

Betty Price Gros

• age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Schriever, died at 8:27 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery
• survived by seven sons, Russell Bonvillain of Lafayette, Oniell Bonvillain Jr., Byron Bonvillain, Robert Gros of Houma, Jerry Gros of Schriever, Billy Gros of Houma and Darel Gros of Lafayette; four daughters, Joan Massey of Gulfport, Miss., Deborah "Debbie" Olivier of Grenada, Miss., Nadine Santacruz of Saucier, Miss., and Sherry Breaux of Houma; three brothers, Edward Price, Lawrence Price and John Price of Montegut; three sisters, Pearl Bonvillain, Alta Bergeron of Houma and Mary Ann Duet of Galliano; 31 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Whitney J. Gros; her parents, Forest J. Price and Camelia A. Samanie Price; and two sisters, Florence Bonvillain and Jeanette Savoie
• former cake decorator at Rouses and a sales clerk at Wal-Mart; member of Evergreen Sunset Lions Club and Houma La Bonne Terre Lions Club; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph Brown Sr.

• age 86, a native of White Castle and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Thelma Johnson and husband, Roy, of Raceland and Charlotte Richard of Raceland; nine grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Clay Brown; his parents, John and Angela Richardson Brown; two sons, Joseph Brown Jr. and Emanuel Stratton; one daughter, Mary Lee Brown; one brother, Olville Julien; and two sisters, Fannie Mae Brown and Henrietta Allen
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church

Daisy Daigle Boudreaux

• age 84, a native of Brule St. Vincent and resident of Paincourtville, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Jim Boudreaux and wife, Melanie; three sisters, Mary St. Germain, Wilma Daigle and Zara Gomez; three grandchildren, Barry Boudreaux, Darin Boudreaux and Michelle Boudreaux; four great-grandchildren, Catherine Boudreaux, Jack Boudreaux, Gavin Boudreaux and Paige Boudreaux; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Merlin Boudreaux; her husband, Eddie Daigle and Stella Hebert Daigle; and three brothers, Wilbert Daigle, Joseph Daigle and Gleason Daigle
• member of the Catholic Daughters organization at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Betty Taylor Billiot

• age 57, a native of El Paso, Texas, and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Dardar Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Ervin Billiot Sr.; three sons, Ervin Jr., John Paul and James Alexander Billiot; six daughters, Ethel Boudreaux, Donna Shambach, Linda "Darlene" Billiot, Cynthia Billiot, Connie Delancey and Cadrel Billiot; one brother, John Edward Taylor; three sisters, Elizabeth Taylor, Mary Ann Taylor and Brenda Taylor; 32 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Mae Stewart; one son, Ervin Billiot; two grandsons, Chance Delancey and Ervin Billiot III; and one sister, Debra Taylor
• homemaker and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Lynn Benoit Sr.

• age 62, a native of Thibodaux and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Bonnie Cortez Benoit; one son, Lynn Benoit Jr.; one daughter, Kelly B. Dufrene; five brothers, Clifton Jr., Kermit, Clark, Jimmy and Willie Benoit; three sisters, Annadel Lagarde, Catherine Lagarde And Stanis Folse; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Benoit Sr. and Gladys Hebert Benoit; and three sisters, Winona Bye, Angel Benoit and Pearl Benoit

 

February 10, 2007

Gertie Richard Delaune

• age 90, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by her husband of 69 years, Roy "Joe" Delaune; one daughter, Jo Ann Faslund and husband, John Faslund; two sisters, Noemie Moore and Genora "Jane" Landry and husband, Elliot Landry; two sisters-in-law, Emelda Richard and Marie Richard; two grandchildren, Dionne Faslund Smith and husband, Brian, and Brent Anthony Faslund and fiancee, Michele Naquin; two great-grandchildren, Brooke and Brittany Faslund; and two special loved ones, Alexis Kraemer and Austin Naquin
• preceded in death by her parents, Hector and Justilia Thibodeaux Richard; two brothers, Abbie Richard and Gilbert Richard; one great-grandson, Blaine Michael Faslund; and one brother-in-law, Bill Moore and wife, Noemie
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ruby Kathryn Donnaud Smith

• age 94, a native of Boutte, a former resident of Paradis and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one son, Louis L. Smith Jr. and wife, Marilyn B. Smith; one daughter, Kay Katheryn Smith Gauthreaux and husband, Ronald E. Gauthreaux Jr.; three brothers, John, Albert and Paul Donnaud; two sisters, Rita Donnaud and Mary Brown; two grandchildren, Rene’ E. Gauthreaux and Trevor L. Smith; three great-grandchildren, Colin, Alexander and Andrew Smith; two step-grandchildren, Dennis Malone and Moody Stevens; and five step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis L. Smith Sr.; her parents, Joseph Louis Donnaud and Louise Mary Thibodaux Donnaud; four brothers, Prosper, Lawrence, Joseph Jr. and Allen Donnaud; and three sisters, Lillian Poche’, Eula Templet and Annie Bourgeois
• parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and attended Mass at Audubon Guest House
• Falgout Funeral Home

Reginald Orr Wheeler

• age 82, a native of Coldwater, Miss., and a former resident of Thibodaux, died after a long illness, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007
• funeral services at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, Tenn., with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Louise Young Wheeler; one daughter, Darnelle W. Podgorski and husband, Wayne; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, A.D. and Anna Orr Wheeler
• veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps in England and France; member of Germantown United Methodist Church in Germantown, Tenn.; retired salesman and a member of the VFW

 

February 11, 2007

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February 12, 2007

Anita Thibodaux Barrios

• age 86, a native of New Iberia and resident of Lockport, died at 2:23 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Lockport; services Tuesday at the church, with burial in Barrios Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Mack Joseph Barrios; one son, J.P. Sloane; and three grandchildren, Shannon S. and Justin Solane and James Coleman
• preceded in death by her parents, Anatole and Rita Vincent Thibodaux; one son, James D. Coleman; three brothers, Dennis, Ozema and Larry Thibodaux Sr.; and four sisters, Gladney "Tootsie" T. Barrios, Ada T. Dore, Beulah Thibodaux and Mildred T. Matherne
• member of First Baptist Church of Lockport
• Falgout Funeral Home

Virginia ‘Virgie’ LeBlanc Bergeron

• age 87, died of congestive heart failure, Monday, Feb. 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Napoleponville; memorial mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Jessie Mae LeBlanc Falcon; four children, Veronica A. Bergeron, Iven J. Bergeron Jr., David P. Bergeron Sr. and Benny M. Bergeron; six grandchildren, Troy David Bergeron, Angelle Marie Bergeron Wilson, Todd Michael Bergeron, David Philip Bergeron Jr., Chad David Bergeron and Grady Alan Bergeron; 14 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Nicholas, Christian, Grady Jr., Logan, Adeline, Brooklyn, Galen, Saren, Olivia, Gabrielle, Lawson, Aidan and Evangeline; one step-great-grandchild, Caleb; and blessed with the following daughters-in-law, Sheri Guidry Bergeron, Christine Caillouet Bergeron, Yvette Mercil Bergeron Gautreaux and Karen Langlois Bergeron
• preceded in death by her spouse of 64 years, Iven J. Bergeron Sr.; her parents, Ridley Joseph LeBlanc and Veronica Philomene Aucoin LeBlanc; two sisters, Berneida "Bennie" LeBlanc Acosta and Lorraine LeBlanc Ragland; and one step-great-grandchild, Collin
• walked a mile every day, even at 87 years, and promoted its healing qualities to everyone she knew
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Loyd Burson

• age 98, a native of Atlanta, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• funeral service Tuesday at Hanner Funeral Home in Atlanta, with burial in Law Chapel Cemetery in Piney Grove, Texas
• survived by two sons, Marlon Burson and wife, Sally, of Slidell, and Mark Burson of Houston; two daughters, Janice Bush and husband, Bob, of Olive Branch, Miss., and Marianne Vordick and husband, Wayne, of Houma; 11 grandchildren, Michael Burson of Slidell, Marla Hardin of Dallas, Paul Burson and Christine Burson of Houston, Linda Smith and Karen Hoehn of Memphis, Tenn., Mike Bush of Yuma, Ariz., David Vordick of Rockville, Md., Chris Vordick, Jeffrey Vordick and Betsy V. Breerwood of Houma; and eight great-grandchildren, Christopher Burson and Cade Burson of Slidell, Evelyn Janice Burns of Memphis, Gabriel Vordick and Jillian Vordick of Rockville, Mackenzie Vordick, Gavin Vordick and Drew Breerwood of Houma
• preceded in death by his wife, Edna Faye Riddle Burson; his parents, Ebb Burson and Effie Steed Burson; two brothers, Floyd and Ebb Burson; and two sisters, Annie Mae Eagle and Irene Coffman
• retired from Wheless Drilling Co. as assistant superintendent after 42 years of service in the oilfield industry; mason and a member of the Houma Lodge and was Baptist; remembered for quick wit, sense of humor, honesty and integrity and his love for his family
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Michael Anthony Dennis

• age 88, a native of Key West, Fla., and resident of Thibodaux, died peacefully at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson, Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; memorial mass Tuesday at the church, with a private burial at a later date
• husband of Marion Cangemi Dennis; father of Mary Beth Bennis Nehrbass of New Orleans and Michael A. Dennis Jr., M.D. of Stuart, Fla.; father-in-law of Mary H. Dennis and Seth M. Nehrbass; grandfather of Collin M. Dennis and the Lagniappe grandfather of Fabian M. Nehrbass and Gabriel M. Nehrbass; brother of Emily Dennis Rodrigue, Lottie Dennis Soignet and Clyde J. Dennis; and is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Emily Webre Dennis and Ozias Franklin "Tobe" Dennis; and his sisters, Elizabeth Dennis Gervais, Pearl Dennis George and Estelle Dennis Hitch
• board member of Deep South Farm Association and a member of the Thibodaux Fire Co. No. 1; charter member of Bayou Industrial Group, as well as a member of Thibodaux Lions Club, St. Vincent de Paul Society, American Legion and the Knights of Columbus; ushered at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral; member of the Bayou Country Club and was an avid golfer; manager of Mattingly Tractor Co. and Lemann’s Farm Supply; staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II and a graduate of Thibodaux College
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Hubert A. Gremillion Sr.

• age 86, a native of Hamburg and resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Annabelle Daze’ Gremillion; three sons, Hubert A. "Sonny" Gremillion Jr. and wife, Skie Boudreaux Gremillion, Christopher E. Gremillion and Gregory P. Gremillion; and three grandchildren, MeKail Hebert, Jordy Gremillion and Jake Gremillion
• preceded in death by his parents, Anthony B. Gremillion and Lydia G. Gremillion; five brothers, Norman, Leonard, Maxie, Bruce and Anthony Gremillion; and one sister, Mabel Gremillion Garbush
• retired from Union Pacific after 39 years; U.S. Army veteran of the Pacific theater of World War II, a past commander of American Legion Post No. 88 in Napoleonville, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1099, and a past Chef de Gare of 40&8, 1038 La.; member of the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department and an avid sports fan who enjoyed traveling
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Carmen Domingo Maisog

• age 74, a native of Manila, Philippines, and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• visitation Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Rene Maisog; two sons, Ray Maisog and wife, Debbie, and Rex Maisog and wife, Josie; one daughter, Riza Ritter and husband, Mark; four sisters, Alejandra Cruz, Severina Bond, Esprella Sahtos and Rosalinda Dandan; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nicanor and Gregoria Valenzuela Domingo; and three brothers, Bonifacio, Edgardo and Marcelino Domingo
• parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church

Mabel Pauline Pounders

• age 91, a native of Pigget, Ark., and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Chapel; funeral service Thursday at Lewis Funeral Home in Palmyra, Mo. (Phone 573-769-2233), with burial in Palmyra Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Charles White and wife, Charlotte, and James White and wife, Carol; three brothers, Elwood, Charles and Waymond Small; two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Holson and Helen Hinson; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by two husbands; her parents, Onnie and Lela Mae McAdams Small; one son, John David White; and three brothers, John, Willard and Ray Small
• member of the Church of Christ in Hannibal, Mo.

Fay Pitre Sapia

• age 57, a native of Harvey and resident of Raceland, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• mass today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by her husband, Jack Sapia; two sons, Jeffrey Sapia and wife, Monique, and Joseph Sapia and wife, Agnes; one daughter, Leah Sapia; two brothers, Louis Pitre Jr. and Ludvic Pitre; one sister, Mary Ann Waguespack; three grandchildren, Brooke, Jeremy and Jared Sapia; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis Sr. and Ermine Gisclair Pitre; and one brother, Ralph Pitre
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church and sheriff of the Cajun Cruisers Motorcycle Club
• Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland

Clifton L. Sparks

• age 96, a native of Marguin and resident of Houma, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucy Terrebonne Sparks; two daughters, Barbara Rushing and Shirley Hendon and husband, Ronnie; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Ida Lee Sparks; one brother, Leroy Sparks; and one sister, Claire Doyle

 

February 13, 2007

Anita Thibodaux Barrios

• age 86, a native of New Iberia and resident of Lockport, died at 2:23 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• funeral service today at First Baptist Church in Lockport, with burial in Barrios Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Mack Joseph Barrios; one son, J.P. Sloane; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Anatole and Rita Vincent Thibodaux; one son, James D. Coleman; three brothers, Dennis, Ozema and Larry Thibodaux Sr.; and four sisters, Gladney "Tootsie" T. Barrios, Ada T. Dore, Beulah Thibodaux and Mildred T. Matherne
• member of First Baptist Church of Lockport

Nolia Morvant Chiasson

• age 84, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 7:32 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Dusty Chiasson and Larson Chiasson; one daughter, Pat C. Nata; one sister, Easter M. Hidalgo; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wiley J. Chiasson; her parents, Henry Morvant and Marguerite Peltier Morvant; one son, Coral Chiasson; three brothers, Norbert, Alex and Billy Morvant; and one sister, Enola M. Watson

Thelma Bridget Sevin Eschete

• age 81, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died at 6:23 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Rudy James Eschete and wife, Kaya, of Houma; one daughter, Judith Carlos and husband, Carl, of Bourg; four brothers, Leroy Sevin and wife, Diane, of Dularge, Cyrus Sevin and wife, Mona Fae, of Grand Caillou, George Sevin and wife, Earline, of Chauvin and Ray Sevin and wife, Susie, of Bourg; one sister-in-law, Bella Foret Sevin of Chauvin; two grandchildren, Carl Carlos Jr. and wife, Tammy, of Flower Mound, Texas, and Robin Bergeron and husband, Craig, of Bourg; and three great-grandchildren, Ashley Carlos, Jenna Bergeron and Carly Carlos
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Eschete; her parents, O’neil Sevin and Annie Trahan Sevin; her grandparents, Alexander and Ozelia Pontiff Trahan and Onazip and Antoinette Garibaldi Sevin; and one brother, Junius Sevin
• homemaker and took pride in her family, home and yard. She loved flowers and giving generously to family and friends
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Christopher Paul ‘Chris’ Henry

• age 42, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sueann Tillman Henry; his mother, Mary Henry; four sons, Christopher Jr., Dustin, Rusty and Justin Henry; three brothers, Timothy, Cory and Taylor Henry; and his grandmother, Bernice Thibodaux Henry
• preceded in death by his father, Clyde Henry; his grandfather, Joseph Henry; and his grandparents, Elie and Beaulah LeBoeuf
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C.

Florence Gifford Glenny Pipes

• native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• graveside service Thursday at Magnolia Cemetery in Houma, followed by a memorial service at Trinity Episcopal Church in New Orleans in the Parish House with a service in the church
• survived by three daughters, Glenny Pipes Warzeski and husband, Robert, Pickslay Pipes Jahncke and husband, Davis, and Louise Pipes Byrne and husband, Christian; one daughter-in-law, Susan Burke Pipes; one son, David Stephen Pipes and wife, Rose; 16 grandchildren, Elizabeth Pipes Hays, Carol Margaret Pipes, H. Minor Pipes III, Catherine Pipes Despujols, Helen Pipes Kong, Charles Michael Pipes, Glenny Pipes Riess, Kelly Carson Riess, Frank Kelleher Riess Jr., Davis Lee Jahncke III, Minor Pipes Blanc Jahnck, David Stephen Pipes Jr., Jennifer Michelle Pipes, Gifford Glenny Byrne, Rachel Catherine Warzeski and Benjamin Robert Warzeski; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Edmund Jefferson Glenny and wife, Emma
• preceded in death by her loving husband, H. Minor Pipes; one son, H. Minor Pipes Jr.; one granddaughter, Gifford Darling Riess; her parents, Edmund Blanc Glenny and Alice Pickslay Glenny; and one sister, Alice Glenny Shriver
• graduate of Metairie Park County Day School and the Parson School of Design; during her 1940 debut year honored to be the 50th Queen of Atlanteans and as a maid in Rex; active in many different organizations including past president of the Terrebonne Parish Garden Club, was a founding member of the Terrebonne Parish Tennis Club, a docent with the Southdown Museum, a Gray Lady with the American Red Cross, past officers of the Louisiana Orchid Society and the New Orleans Orchid Society
• Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home

Gail Ann ‘Pee Wee’ Turner

• age 50, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
• funeral services today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Albert Turner Jr. of New Orleans; one son, Albert Turner III of Houston; two daughters, Sandra Turner and Ron Turner, both of Raceland; one brother, Joseph Slay of Raceland; one sister, Sharon Murray of Raceland; and 17 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Martha Slay; one daughter, Patrice T. Lawson; three brothers; one sister; and one twin sister
• choir member of Morning Star

Eda Oubre Webre

• age 87, a native of Vacherie and resident of Vacherie and Audubon Guest House in Thibodaux, died at 10:46 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007
• funeral services at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by two daughters, Gail Falgoust and Lana Faucheaux and husband, Emile Jr., all of Vacherie; three grandchildren, James Falgoust, Danielle Folse and Simon Labat; and one great-grandchild, Sydney Folse
• preceded in death by her husband, Harris Webre; her parents, Theobert
• member of the Ladies Altar Society, Perpetual Adoration and Extension Homemakers
• Ourso Funeral Home

Reginald Orr Wheeler

• age 82, a native of Coldwater, Miss., and a former resident of Thibodaux, died after a long illness, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007
• funeral services at Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, Tenn., with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 53 years, Louise Young Wheeler, former manager of the Holiday Inn in Thibodaux; one daughter, Darnelle W. Podgorski and husband, Wayne; one grandson; two granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter
• preceded in death by his parents, A.D. and Anna Orr Wheeler
• lived in Thibodaux for more than 25 years and was a retired salesman and a member of the VFW; veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps in England and France; member of Germantown United Methodist Church in Germantown, Tenn.
• Memorial Park Funeral Home

 

February 14, 2007

Yvonne J. Badeaux

• age 83, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 4:05 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Friday at the funeral home chapel
• survived by one son, Charles A. Badeaux of Slidell; one sister, Audrey E. Lukas of Diamondhead, Miss.; three grandchildren, Byron Badeaux, Corey Badeaux and Brandolyn Tessier; four great-grandchildren; and her caregiver and dear and loving friend, Sherrie Lochner of Houma
• preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Badeaux; her parents, Emile C. Juncker and Antoinette Remme Juncker; and two brothers, Merlyn E. Juncker and Ronald R. Juncker
• homemaker and served with the USO during World War II and the American Red Cross; member of Grace Lutheran Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Carl James Boudreaux

• age 64, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Myrtle Clement Boudreaux; one son, David James Boudreaux and wife, Lynette Rodrigue Boudreaux; one granddaughter, Lauren Elizabeth Boudreaux; one sister, Delores B. Clement of Morgan City; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Selma Hernandez Boudreaux; and one brother, Andrew Joseph Boudreaux
• member and treasurer for both Independent Athletic Club and Golden Tiger Club
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Dorothy Verdun Causey

• age 87, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Hammond, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Thursday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Roland Verdun
• preceded in death by her husband, Benny Joseph Causey; her parents, Lucien and Angelle Pertuit Verdun; three brothers, Lucien Verdun, Davey J. Verdun and Valcour Verdun; and two sisters, Pearl Usey and Vivian Winningham

Cora Eve Dupre Dupre

• age 93, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
• visitation Thursday and to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg; mass Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by three sons, Jerry Dupre and wife, Joyce, Gary Dupre and wife, Bonnie, of Houma, and Ernest Dupre and wife, Jennie, of Alexandria; two daughters, Earline Porche of Houma and Kathleen Neal and husband, Sherwin, of Bourg; 52 grandchildren; 112 great-grandchildren; and 42 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Elie Joseph Dupre Sr.; her parents, Augustin Dupre and Angelique LeBoeuf Dupre; three sons, Druis Dupre, Leroy Dupre and Elie Dupre Jr.; one daughter, Leona Brunet; two grandchildren, Lorraine Brunet and Amie Dupre; three great-grandchildren, Jimmy Babin, Heather Dupre and Patty Meyers; one brother, Clifford Dupre; and three sisters, Emily Dupre, Eugenie Ellender and Annette Menard
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church

Thelma Bridget Sevin Eschete

• age 81, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died at 6:23 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Rudy James Eschete and wife, Kaya, of Houma; one daughter, Judith Carlos and husband, Carl, of Bourg; four brothers, Leroy Sevin and wife, Diane, of Dularge, Cyrus Sevin and wife, Mona Fae, of Grand Caillou, George Sevin and wife, Earline, of Chauvin and Ray Sevin and wife, Susie, of Bourg; one sister-in-law, Bella Foret Sevin of Chauvin; two grandchildren, Carl Carlos Jr. and wife, Tammy, of Flower Mound, Texas, and Robin Bergeron and husband, Craig, of Bourg; and three great-grandchildren, Ashley Carlos, Jenna Bergeron and Carly Carlos
• preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Eschete; her parents, O’neil Sevin and Annie Trahan Sevin; her grandparents, Alexander and Ozelia Pontiff Trahan and Onazip and Antoinette Garibaldi Sevin; and one brother, Junius Sevin
• homemaker and took pride in her family, home and yard; loved flowers and giving generously to family and friends; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Kenneth Wayne ‘Buck’ Harris Sr.

• age 47, a native of Jackson, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Carolyn Aucoin Harris of Houma; his mother, Janice Boudreaux Harris of Bourg; two daughters, Benita Dominguez and husband, Patrick, of Angie and Felicia Naquin and husband, Lance, of Montegut; three sisters, Linda Duplantis and husband, Eric, of Napoleonville, Sandra Allemand and husband, Craig, and Pamela Matherne and husband, Lonnie, of Bourg; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his father, Joel Harris; one son, Kenneth Harris Jr.; and his grandparents, Wilfred and Emma Boudreaux and Ambers and Ruby Harris
• production operator with Eagle Consulting
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Helen Susan Hatten

• age 85, a resident of Houma and formerly of Perkinston, Miss., died at Terrebonne General Medical Center, Tuesday Feb. 13, 2007
• funeral services at Moore Funeral Home in Wiggins, Miss.
• survived by two sisters, Nelda Ryals Guest and husband, Jim, of Mobile, Ala., and Ruth Lott Morris of Houma; one stepdaughter, Doris Marie Hatten Russ; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Jackson Lott and Delphia Hickman Lott; one brother, Henry Ross Lott; and two sisters, Flossie Bond and Virginia Sumrall
• member of Perkinston Baptist Church and was retired from school administration in public schools; worked 40 years in the office of Stone County Superintendent of Education in administration area; member of order of the first families of MS 1699-1817, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a charter lifetime associate member of Stone County Retired Teachers Association and a member of Stone County Chapter of AARP
• Moore Funeral Home

George E. Mays

• age 90, a native of Stilwell, Okla., and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
• funeral services in Tulsa, Okla.
• survived by one daughter, Lynda Kelley and husband, Dennis, of Houma; one son, Lonnie Mays and wife, Crystal, of Tulsa; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Christine Taylor and Shirley Burke of Murrieta, Calif.; five brothers, Alex and Jerry Mays of Tulsa, Joe Mays of Eugene, Ore., Jack Mays of Paramount, Calif., and Henry Mays of Bellflower, Calif.; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Iona Vail Mays; his parents, Gillis and Mamie Thurber Mays; one brother, Ralph Mays; and one sister, Mary Lou Mays
• World War II Army veteran and was Baptist

Reginald James ‘R. J.’ Metcalf

• age 61, a native of Richmond, Ky., and resident of Houma for the past 54 years, died after a lengthy illness at his home, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home
• survived by his wife, Dianne Metcalf; one daughter, Amey French and husband, Jay French; one granddaughter, Fenner French of Knoxville, Tenn.; his mother, Elsie Metcalf Hebert; and three sisters, Sandra Kardinal, Sharon Naquin and Sylvia Ockmond
• preceded in death by his father, William Metcalf
• electrical engineer at McDermott for the past 34 years; avid tennis player, golfer and snow skier
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Donald James Pellegrin Jr.

• age 26, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 11:38 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Donald James Pellegrin Sr. and Dorothy "Dot" Rhodes Pellegrin of Schriever; and his grandmother, Loretta Blanchard Pellegrin
• preceded in death by his grandparents, David Pellegrin Sr., Lawrence Rhodes Sr. and Philomene Guidry Rhodes
• adjuster for Pilot Catastrophy

Glen Ellen Stokes Stone

• age 90, a native of DeRidder and a former resident of Many and Golden Meadow and retired in Baton Rouge, died at Toledo Nursing home surrounded by family and friends, Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
• funeral services today at First United Methodist Church in Mansfield, with burial in Mansfield Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Ellen Stone Abington and husband, Pete, of Many; and one granddaughter, Amanda Stone Talley of New Orleans
• preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Glen Stokes and Nona Shaw Stokes; her husband, Asa Prier Stone Jr.; and one brother, Daniel Shaw Stokes
• loving caregiver throughout her life; enjoyed entertaining friends at their camp "The Pink Elephant" on Grand Isle; remembered for her compassion for animals, generosity to others
• Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Jayenese Marie Tabor

• age 43, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
• funeral services today at St. James Catholic Chapel, with burial in St. James Catholic Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Melba M. Tabor; her grandfather, Hudson Tabor; two brothers, Scotty Tabor and wife, Lisa, and Phil Tabor and wife, Vanessa; her godchild, Lenore Rink; two nieces, Brittany Tabor and Brooke Tabor; and one nephew, Bryson Tabor
• preceded in death by her father, Roland Tabor; and her grandparents, Edward and Aelodie Tabor and Jeanette Tabor
• enjoyed making rosaries, bingo and plastic canvas; parishioner of St. James Catholic Chapel
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Paul Joseph ‘P. J.’ Zeringue Jr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:22 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Joyce Bernard Zeringue; three sons, Donald P. Zeringue and wife, Susan Simon Zeringue, Keith J. Zeringue and wife, Helen Blanchard Zeringue, and Bruce P. Zeringue; four daughters, Marilyn Z. Vesich and husband, Anthony III "A.J.", Mona Z. Roe and husband, Charles "Bill" Roe, Gail Z. O’Gwynn and husband, Brad J. O’Gwynn, and Mary Ellen Z. Kothmann and husband, Henry P. Kothmann III; three brothers, Joyce "Joe", Jerry and Oscar Zeringue; two sisters, Ruby Naquin and Betty Abel; and 10 grandchildren, Brett M. Zeringue and wife, Leslie, Janie E. O’Gwynn, Allison M. Zeringue, Kathryn E. Zeringue, Maria E. Zeringue, Paul J. O’Gwynn, Andrew J. Zeringue, Matthew J. O’Gwynn, Brittany M. Roe and Brandon M. Roe
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Sr. and Ada Arcement Zeringue; two brothers, Leroy and Francis Zeringue; and one sister, Nellie Nunez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

February 15, 2007

Lucille P. Arcement

• age 86, a native of Larose and resident of Raceland, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one daughter-in-law, Linda P. Arcement; one brother, Henry Punch; two sisters, Irene Savoie and Theresa Fournier; and one grandchild, Molly Arcement
• preceded in death by her husband, Howard Arcement; her parent, Lucien Punch Sr. and Aline P. Punch; one son, Myron Arcement; two brothers, Lucien Punch Jr. and Edward Punch; and one sister, Mabel Punch
• parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Bertile Dufrene Bownds

• age 85, a native of St. Charles Parish and resident of Paradis, died at 11:31 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling
• survived by one brother, Harris Dufrene
• preceded in death by her husband, William Moda Bownds; her parents, Joseph and Argentine Dufrene; five brothers, Alvin, Louis, Lawrence, Harry and Ernest Dufrene; and five sisters, Alida Barrios, Cecile Tamburello, Ella Dufrene, Mildred Reed and Irene Hano
• parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Lucy Davis

• age 52, a native of Houma and resident of Crockett, Texas, died at her residence, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
• visitation Friday at Callaway-Allee Funeral Home in Crockett; funeral service Saturday at First Christian Church in Crockett, with burial in Evergreen Memorial Park
• survived by her husband, Charles Davis of Crockett; four children, Michelle, Joseph, Brent and Ashley; three sisters, Janice Pelligram and husband, A.J., of Houma, Mona Landry and husband, George, of Fort Smith, Ark., and Margaret Dupree and husband, C.J., of Sarasota, Fla.; one brother, Alvin Martin Jr. of Chauvin; three grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by one son, Wesley Davis; and her parents, Alvin and Ann Martin
• homemaker and a member of First Christian Church in Crockett

Agnes Hidalgo Malhiet

• age 89, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Marrero and Lafayette, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Jerry and Phil Malhiet; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ann Macburney and Quita Pennison; and three brothers, Roland, Arthur and Frank Hidalgo
• preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Malhiet; her parents, Klebert and Bertha Chaisson Hidalgo; two sons, infant son Gerald Noel Malhiet and Ronald Malhiet; and one brother, Guy Hidalgo

Reginald James ‘R. J.’ Metcalf

• age 61, a native of Richmond, Ky., and resident of Houma for the past 54 years, died after a lengthy illness at his home, Saturday, Feb. 10, 200
• memorial service Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home
• survived by his wife, Dianne Metcalf; one daughter, Amey French and husband, Jay French; one granddaughter, Fenner French of Knoxville, Tenn.; his mother, Elsie Metcalf Hebert; and three sisters, Sandra Kardinal, Sharon Naquin and Sylvia Ockmond
• preceded in death by his father, William Metcalf
• an electrical engineer at McDermott for the past 34 years; an avid tennis player, golfer and snow skier
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ezikel Morris Jr.

• age 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Parlor; religious service Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Audrey Morris; one stepson; two daughters; one stepdaughter; one sister, Geraldine Ellis; and grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers

Lucille Naquin Rodrigue

• age 95, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:02 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
• visitation today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Lois Rodrigue Naquin; one brother, Philip Naquin; two sisters, Louise Richard and Lena Constant; two grandchildren, Gordon and Ricky Naquin; four great-grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, Benjamin and Allison Naquin; and one great-great-grandchild, Ethan Naquin
• preceded in death by her husband, Sam Rodrigue; her parents, Philip and Corine Naquin; two sisters, Lula Adams and Annelle Clement; and one grandson, Dr. Dale J. Naquin
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Edward Thomas

• age 73, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at our Lady of the Lake Assumption Hospital in Napoleonville, Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three sisters, Carolyn Brown and husband, Jessie, of San Antonio, Cora Thomas and Dorothy Coleman of Napoleonville; and three brothers, Carroll Thomas Sr. and wife, Agnes, Robert Lee Thomas Sr. and wife, Clementine, of Napoleonville, and Gerald Thomas and wife, Regina, of Thibodaux
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Harriet Thomas Jr.; two brothers, George Thomas Jr. and Willie Thomas; and one sister, Gertrude Narcisse
• Baptist

Paul Joseph ‘P. J.’ Zeringue Jr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:22 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Friday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Joyce Bernard Zeringue; three sons, Donald P. Zeringue and wife, Susan Simon Zeringue, Keith J. Zeringue and wife, Helen Blanchard Zeringue, and Bruce P. Zeringue; four daughters, Marilyn Z. Vesich and husband, Anthony J. Vesich III "A.J.", Mona Z. Roe and husband, Charles "Bill" Roe, Gail Z. O’Gwynn and husband, Brad J. O’Gwynn, and Mary Ellen Z. Kothmann and husband, Henry P. Kothmann III; three brothers, Joyce "Joe", Jerry and Oscar Zeringue; two sisters, Ruby Naquin and Betty Abel; and 10 grandchildren, Brett M. Zeringue and wife, Leslie, Jamie O’Gwynn, Allison M. Zeringue, Kathryn E. Zeringue, Maria E. Zeringue, Paul J. O’Gwynn, Andrew J. Zeringue, Matthew J. O’Gwynn, Brittany M. Roe and Brandon M. Roe
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Sr. and Ada Arcement Zeringue; two brothers, Leroy and Francis Zeringue; and one sister, Nellie Nunez
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

February 16, 2007

Eva L. Ardoin

• age 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:19 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 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 her husband, Jeffery Ardoin; three daughters, Denitra Patrice Theriot of Thibodaux, Melissa Antoinette Ardoin of Houma and Shawayne Marissa Ardoin of Raceland; one son, Jeffery Maurice Ardoin of Thibodaux; one foster son, Derrick Turner of Thibodaux; two sisters, Dorothy Kennedy Johnson and Luvenia Kennedy Fletcher of Thibodaux; one brother, Ronnie Lee Kennedy of Thibodaux; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Herman Sr. and Desmonia Kennedy; two brothers, Westley Kennedy Sr. and Herman Kennedy Jr.; and one sister, Rutha Mae Kennedy
• Baptist

Mabel Vicknair Boudreaux

• age 92, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville
• survived by two sons, Sidney Joseph Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Barbara Ann Martin Boudreaux, and Francis Xavier Boudreaux and wife, Louise Ann Bergeron Boudreaux; and five grandchildren, Sidney Joseph Boudreaux III, Joelle Louise Boudreaux, Erin Elizabeth Boudreaux Bourgeois and husband, Kevin Bourgeois, Christopher John Boudreaux and Blake Joseph Boudreaux
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Joseph Boudreaux; her parents, Joseph Vicknair and Eugenie Aucoin Vicknair; one sister, Hazel Vicknair Breaux; and one grandchild, Andrea Christine Boudreaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Irma Holmes Carter

• native of Paincourtville and resident of Napoleonville, died at Heritage Manor of Napoleonville, Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville; services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one sister, Nellie Mae Henry of New Orleans; five sons, Earl Carter Jr., Herman Carter, Louis Carter, Daniel Carter and wife, Cynthia, all of Napoleonville, and Lloyd Carter and wife, Anna, of New Orleans; three daughters, Dorothy Jupiter and husband, Medrick, of Labadieville, Paulette Murray and husband, Otis, of Thibodaux and Theanell Ausama of Napoleonville; one daughter-in-law, Mildred Carter of Labadieville; 30 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; two devoted friends, Beulah Carter of Napoleonville and Viola Jupiter of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Earl Carter Sr.; three sons, Wilfred, Larry and Sedan Carter; two daughters, Doris and Dianne Carter; her parents, Watson and Stella Crandle Holmes; three brothers, Henry Sr., Wilbert and Telesfhor Holmes; one sister, Estella Holmes; one grandson, Nathaniel Miller; and one son-in-law, Johnnie Ausama Sr.
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Kandee Denise Coates

• age 39, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Monday at the chapel
• survived by her companion, Perry Windwehen; her mother, Alma Ballard; three sons, Johnathon L. and Michael A. Coates and Edgar Madison Earl Windwehen; one brother, David Harold Miller of Shreveport; and two half sisters, Lavone and Sherry Marks
• preceded in death by her father, Cecil Coates

Theresa Landry Degruise

• age 78, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Hendrick J. Degruise; one son, Stan Degruise and wife, Cathy Samaha; four daughters, Judy D. Thibodeaux and husband, Edward, Catherine D. Adams and husband, Lonnie, Rose Degruise and Barbara D. Tregre and husband, Terry; one sister, Amy Lirette; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Adella Benoit Landry; two brothers, Jessie and Johnny Landry; and two sisters, Hazel Hidalgo and Emily Chiasson

Geraldine Douglas

• age 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray; religious service Monday at the church
• survived by two sons, Wardell Heard and wife, Darlene, and Tyrone Heard of Thibodaux; four sisters, Bessie Evans of Gray, Charlotte McGuin and Ella Townsend of Thibodaux and Brenda Frye of Schriever; two brothers, Earl Robertson of Houma and Tom Robertson Jr. of Gray; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Heard Jr.; her second husband, Walter Douglas; her parents, Tom Sr. and Ada Robertson; one son, Joseph Heard III; one daughter, Patricia Heard Pike; one brother, Joe Robertson; and two sisters, Ada Folse and Carol Morgan
• member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church

Velma Bruce Eymard

• age 95, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by one son, Terry Paul Eymard; one daughter-in-law, Beverlyn B. Eymard; two grandchildren, Mark A. Eymard and Ria Rey Eymard; one great-granddaughter, Lindsay Rey Eymard; one brother Irvin "Vin" Bruce; two sisters, Berna B. Lee and Gladys B. Adams; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Torres Paul Eymard; her parents, Levy P. Bruce and Delphine Cheramie Bruce; one granddaughter, Leslie Rey Eymard; two brothers, Marc and Herman Bruce; and four sisters, Leonia B. Callais, Julia B. Hebert, Nettie B. Plaisance and Emma B. Adams
• parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano
• Falgout Funeral Home

JoAnn Reed Jefferson

• age 55, a native of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Tabernacle of Love Ministries on Tiger Drive; funeral services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Jazzmine G. Coleman; two granddaughters, Saxoney and Samijea; her mother, Rebecca Reed Whirl, sister of Jessie Mae Reed Matthews and husband, Carey, of Schriever, Margo Reed Gillum and husband, Johnnie, of Hempstead, Texas, Wayne Reed and wife, Shirley, Mary L. Reed of Thibodaux, Patrick Reed and wife, Cassandra, of Gibson and Dwight Reed and wife, Judy, of Houma; one uncle and aunt, Joseph Reed of Thibodaux and Alvera Hampton of Harvey; four nieces, Modonna Reed, Tanya Staley, Kubarra Reed and Becky Reed; two great-nieces, Nyree and Renyla; five nephews, Wayne Price, Kuji Reed, Corey Reed, Dwight Reed Jr. and Donovan Reed; two great-nephews, Santiago "Tego" Reed and Vernell Coleman Jr.; and numerous relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her second husband, Edward Jefferson
• an employee of Chabert Hospital and a longtime member of Tabernacle of Love Ministries
• Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland

Reynold Joseph ‘Buck’ LeBoeuf

• age 70, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at noon Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mary Prestwood LeBoeuf of Houma; two sons, David LeBoeuf and wife, Mary, of Houma and Dale LeBoeuf and wife, Barbie, of Mississippi; two daughters, Julie Hall and husband, Gary, of Montegut, and Dinah LeJeune and husband, Charles, of Houma; two stepsons, Mark Reese and wife, Kim, and Kenneth Reese of Lenoir, N.C.; two stepdaughters, Jenny Henry and husband, Kelly, of Lenoir and Donna Duplantis of Houma; two brothers, Camille LeBoeuf Jr. and Larry LeBoeuf of Houma; 10 grandchildren, Jason Hall, Justin Hall, Jess Hall, Crystal Duplantis, Sherri Malbrough, Stephanie Price, Elliot LeBoeuf and Abby LeBoeuf, all of Houma, and Catlin LeBoeuf and Brandon LeBoeuf, both of Mississippi; and five great-grandchildren, Karlie Voisin, Maison Duplantis, Jayden Duplantis, Tyler Malbrough and Ian Hall of Houma
• preceded in death by his parents, Camille LeBoeuf Sr. and Gussie Stevens LeBoeuf; and one brother, Allen LeBoeuf
• retired machinist with Down Hole Mills and a member of the Cajun Keepers of Thibodaux and Front Porch Band of Houma; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Betty Templet Morvant

• age 72, a native and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borremo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one sister, Jean Templet Hebert and husband, Norman; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Joseph Morvant Sr.; her parents, Ivy Joseph and Ruby Marie Theriot Templet; and one son, Curtis Joseph Morvant Jr.
• parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

Maudine Thomas Orgeron

• age 60, a native of Bogalusa and resident of Larose, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Larose; services Saturday at the hall, with burial in Ou