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Obituaries January, 2007 compiled by Brian J. Oster last updated:  28 February 2007

January 1, 2007

Harold David Clement

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:53 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lilly Morvant Clement; three sons, Gerald, Gary "Cabre" and John Clement; one daughter, Kathy C. Gros; two brothers, Francis and Ronald Clement; one sister, Betty Albert; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Louise Naquin Clement; and one brother, Lyle Clement

Jean McCormick Edmonson

• age 90, a native of Magnolia, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 11:09 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at First United Methodist Church; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by one daughter, Janice Dugan of Houma; one brother, Joe McCormick of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, Rick Franco, David Franco, James Dugan, Kelly Dugan, Baylis Edmonson III and Stacey Domangue; and five great-grandchildren, Jarred McCarley, Steven Dugan, Brooke Dugan, James Dugan III and Brenn Fontana
• preceded in death by her husband, R.B. Edmonson Sr.; her parents, Edward and Alice King McCormick; one son, R.B. Edmonson Jr.; one daughter, Elizabeth Edmonson Franco; three brothers, Jim, Phillip and Edward McCormick; four sisters, Mary McCormick, Christine M. Lord, Edith M. Steiner and Alice M. Jennings
• homemaker, a member of Ellendale Country Club Women’s Golf Association, and a board member of Houma Police Jury; volunteered her time delivering Meals on Wheels; member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruby Ledet Knobloch

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, E.P. Ledet and Billy Ledet; three sisters, Marie Prejeant, Pris Ledet, and Carolyn Hayward; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Lester "Tony" Knobloch; her parents, Elvin and Lilly Guidry Ledet; and one brother, Henry Cooper
• an employee of Clydes Jewelry Store for more than 40 years

Nancy Sagona LeBouef

• age 95, a native of Ardoyne Plantation and resident of Houma, died at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Mitchell Paul LeBouef; one son, Raymond LeBouef and wife, Lorraine, or Houma; three daughters, Rose Mary Matherne and husband, Blaise, Ethel M. Voisin and husband, Donald, Virgie Ann Traigle and husband, Gilbert, of Houma; nine grandchildren, Tina Fanguy, Jody Matherne, Kayla Matherne, Wendy Voisin, Quincy Voisin, Bonita Champagne, Craig Traigle, Danny Traigle and Kara LeBouef; nine great-grandchildren, Shana Matherne, Andre Fanguy, Mya Fanguy, Kristi Matherne, Colby Matherne, Hatey Matherne, Clarissa Babin, Cody Traigle and Devin Traigle
• preceded in death by her parents, Tony Sagona and Vita Ciccio Sagona; five brothers, Tony Anthony Sagona, Tony Sagona, Frank Sagona, Jimmy Sagona and Charlie Sagona; three sisters, Josephine Lusso, Frances Boudreaux and Leona Freeman
• homemaker; parishioner of Annuniziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Calvin Joseph Ledet

• age 89, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home; mass Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gerald Ledet and wife, Darlene, of Pine, and Glynn Ledet and wife, Trish, of Bourg; three daughters, Gwendolyn L. Wallace and husband, Terry Sr., of Bogue Chitto, Miss., Lola L. Campbell and husband, Gary, and Susan Runkles of Houma; one brother, Walter Ledet of Kentwood; two sisters, Adele Mouton of Franklinton and Cecilia Ford of Purvis, Miss.; 23 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie Pye Ledet; his parents, Clarence Ledet and Elizabeth Bergeron Ledet; one son, Daniel Ledet; one son-in-law, Larry Runkles; four brothers, Morris, Junuis, Andrew and an infant twin boy Ledet; and five sisters, Alice Cassaly, Ester Gross, Beatrice Chaisson, Ruby Krause and Wilma Edwards
• retired school bus driver for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a retired crane operator for McDermott for 30 years; worked for Fraternal Order of Police; an avid fisherman, hunter and trawler; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Joseph M. Thibodaux

• age 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Chase A. Thibodaux; one sister-in-law, Regina B. Usey; one sister, Irene Richoux; and four grandchildren, Casey Thibodaux, Baylee Thibodaux, Ryan Miller and Mackenzie Miller
• preceded in death by his wife, Betty Kennedy Thibodaux; his parents, Adam and Josephine Plaisance Thibodaux; four brothers, Oliver, Junius, Sylvester and Davis Usey; and three sisters, Edna Usey Rousell, Odile Usey Benoit and Lucy Thibodaux Bouvier
• served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8538; self-employed diesel mechanic; parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
• Samart Funeral Home

Robert A. Weimer

• age 91, a native and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church mausoleum
• survived by one brother, Clement Weimer Jr.
• preceded in death by his wife, Muriel Breaux Weimer; his parents, Frank and Lucie Guedry Weimer; one stepfather, Clement Weimer Sr.; four brothers, Charles, Windeline, Frank and Phillip Sr. Weimer; and three sisters, Mary B. Robichaux, Gabe B. Melancon, and Margaret B. Richard
• served in the U.S. Army during World War II and a member of the Knights of Columbus; parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Church

 

January 2, 2007

Barbara Burnham

• age 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by her husband, Charles Burnham; four sons, Lawrence "Butch" Jr., Terry, Sonny and Troy Benoit; two daughters, Deborah Thibodaux and Priscilla Pitre; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Elma Barrilleaux and Elsie Navarre Barrilleaux; her first husband, Lawrence Benoit Sr.; one sister, Jackie Braud; and one grandson

Nancy Sagona LeBouef

• age 95, a native of Ardoyne Plantation and resident of Houma, died at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• mass today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one son, Raymond LeBouef and wife, Lorraine, of Houma; three daughters, Rose Mary Matherne and husband, Blaise, Ethel M. Voisin and husband, Donald, and Virgie Ann Traigle and husband, Gilbert, of Houma; nine grandchildren, Tina Fanguy, Jody Matherne, Kayla Matherne, Wendy Voisin, Quincy Voisin, Bonita Champagne, Craig Traigle, Danny Traigle and Kara LeBouef; nine great-grandchildren, Shana Matherne, Andre Fanguy, Mya Fanguy, Kristi Mather, Colby Matherne, Hatey Matherne, Clarissa Babin, Cody Traigle and Devin Traigle
• preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Paul LeBouef; her parents, Tony Sagona and Vita Ciccio Sagona; five brothers, Tony Anthony Sagona, Tony Sagona, Frank Sagona, Jimmy Sagona and Charlie Sagona; three sisters, Josephine Lusso, Frances Boudreaux and Leona Freeman
• homemaker; parishioner of Annuniziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Calvin Joseph Ledet

• age 89, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at the funeral home; mass Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Gerald Ledet and wife, Darlene, of Pine, and Glynn Ledet and wife, Trish, of Bourg; three daughters, Gwendolyn L. Wallace and husband, Terry Sr., of Bogue Chitto, Miss., Lola L. Campbell and husband, Gary, and Susan Runkles of Houma; one brother, Walter Ledet of Kentwood; two sisters, Adele Mouton of Franklinton and Cecilia Ford of Purvis, Miss.; 23 grandchildren; and 45 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie Pye Ledet; his parents, Clarence Ledet and Elizabeth Bergeron Ledet; one son, Daniel Ledet; one son-in-law, Larry Runkles; five brothers, Morris, Junuis, Andrew and infant twin boys; and five sisters, Alice Cassaly, Ester Gross, Beatrice Chaisson, Ruby Krause and Wilma Edwards
• retired school-bus driver for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a retired crane operator for McDermott for 30 years; worked for Fraternal Order of Police; an avid fisherman, hunter and trawler. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Ruby Ledet Knobloch

• age 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two brothers, E.P. Ledet and Billy Ledet; three sisters, Marie Prejeant, Pris Ledet and Carolyn Hayward; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Lester "Tony" Knobloch; her parents, Elvin and Lilly Guidry Ledet; and one brother, Henry Cooper
• an employee of Clyde’s Jewelry Store for more than 40 years
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

January 3, 2007

Edward Frank Bourgeois

• age 92, a native of Vacherie and resident of Donaldsonville, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Donaldsonville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie
• survived by two sons, Lynn Bourgeois and wife, Jewel, of Gonzales and Raymond Bourgeois and wife, Patricia, of Napoleonville; one brother, Ellis Bourgeois of Vacherie; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Irene Steib Bourgeois; his parents, Edward and Anne Marie Sevin Bourgeois; one sister, Ruth B. Danos; and two brothers, Lee J. and Joseph Bourgeois
• member of Vacherie Knights of Columbus Council No. 1514; retired farm manager for Evan Hall Plantation

Joseph Casey Roy Cheramie

• age 83, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Frances Griffin Cheramie; one son, Urtz Cheramie and wife, Pam; one daughter, Daisy Cheramie Guidroz and husband, Mike; one brother, Ralph Cheramie; one sister, Neva Callais; one grandchild, Emily Guidroz; four step-grandchildren, Bailey, Blake and Bryce Boudreaux and Caren Falgout; and two step-great-grandchildren, Miles and Maggie Falgout
• preceded in death by his parents, Aramise Cheramie Sr. and Fredia Collins Cheramie; four brothers, Randolph, Aramise Jr., Rudolph and Jimmy Cheramie; one sister, Elise Horton; and one grandchild, Ellie Guidroz
• U.S. Army veteran serving in the South Pacific and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Nelly Burgos Cloudchild

• age 84, a native of Puerto Rico and resident of Houma, died at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Sharon Friloux; two brothers, Camilo B. Lopez and Serjio B. Lopez; and one sister, Gladys B. Lopez
• preceded in death by her husband, James Cloudchild; her father, Alfredo Burgos Carrero; her mother, Louisa Lopez Mejia; and four brothers and sisters
• Catholic

Howell A. Compeaux

• age 93, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; military service by the United Veteran League Thursday at the church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Curtis J. Compeaux and wife, Jonel; two daughters, Loria C. Ledet and Nora C. Davenport and husband, John; one brother, Harris Compeaux; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Delta C. Compeaux; his parents, Armand and Armancise Compeaux; one infant son; and two brothers, Wister and Edward Compeaux
• retired and was a World War II Army veteran; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Louann ‘Louie’ Domangue

• age 43, a native of Merced, Calif., and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
• visitation today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; memorial service today at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Carol Domangue Sr.; one son, Trey Hence; one stepson, Carl Domangue Jr.; one daughter, Taska Young; one stepdaughter, Shannon Anselmi; two brothers, David and Jessie Vanboxliere; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Marie Vanboxliere

Jean McCormick Edmonson

• age 90, a native of Magnolia, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 11:09 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at First United Methodist Church; religious Service Friday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park
• survived by one daughter, Janice Dugan of Houma; one brother, Joe McCormick of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, Rick Franco, David Franco, James Dugan, Kelly Dugan, Baylis Edmonson III and Stacey Domangue; and five great-grandchildren, Jarred McCarley, Steven Dugan, Brooke Dugan, James Dugan III and Brenn Fontana
• preceded in death by her husband, R.B. Edmonson Sr.; her parents, Edward and Alice King McCormick; one son, R.B. Edmonson Jr.; one daughter, Elizabeth Edmonson Franco; three brothers, Jim, Phillip and Edward McCormick; four sisters, Mary McCormick, Christine M. Lord, Edith M. Steiner and Alice M. Jennings
• homemaker, a member of Ellendale Country Club Women’s Golf Association and a board member of Houma Police Jury; volunteered her time delivering Meals on Wheels; member of First United Methodist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Shea Lynette Guillot

• age 28, a native of Gulfport, Miss., and resident of Theriot, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel
• survived by her husband, Willie Guillot Jr.; her mother, Brenda Green Ladner; her father, Thomas Ray Ladner; two sons, Christian Ladner and Isaac; one daughter, Angel Lenore; two brothers, Brent Miller and Wesley Hempel; and one sister, Misty Solet
• preceded in death by her grandparents, David and Patsy Lenore LeCompte

Doris Brough Hazard

• age 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Mathews, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• funeral services today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans
• survived by one daughter, Laurali H. Dufrene; one son-in-law, Donald Dufrene Sr.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, John Allen Hazard; her parents, William and Rose Basile Brough; and one brother, Williams R. Brough
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

John Moritz Wiemann Jr.

• age 86, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by 10 children, Dr. John III and Mary O. Wiemann of Santa Barbara, Calif., Dr. Michael and Karen Wiemann of Indianapolis, Kevin and Mona D. Wiemann of Houma, Judy Wiemann Markman and husband, Larry Markman of Longview, Texas, Susan Wiemann Blakeman and husband, Philip Blakeman, of Houma, Ann Wiemann Costa and husband, Anthony Costa, of Mandeville, Timothy and Cathy Wiemann of Thibodaux, Mary Jude Wiemann Swalley and husband, Richard Swalley of Huntsville, Ala., Wendy Wiemann Surgi and husband, Bryan Surgi, of Houma and Peggy Wiemann DiPrima and husband, Francis DiPrima of Atlanta; two sisters, Mary Wiemann Columb Andel of Mathews, N.C., and Catherine Wiemann Guise of Metairie; 24 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Mockie O. Wiemann; his parents, Catherine Dever Wiemann and John Wiemann Sr.; three brothers, Daniel Wiemann, Cyril Wiemann and Joseph Wiemann; and one sister, Audrey Burrill
• World War II veteran and a local businessman; served on the City Council as Alderman at Large, on the Airport Commission, the Police Jury and the Planning Commission; Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus and volunteered with the Boy Scouts, the Chamber of Commerce, the Holy Name Society, the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Pre-Cana and was in the Catholic Who’s Who; received the Papal award of the Knight of St. Gregory

 

January 4, 2007

Louann ‘Louie’ Domangue

• age 43, a native of Merced, Calif., and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
• funeral services Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma
• survived by her husband, Carl Domangue Sr.; one son, Trey Hence; one stepson, Carl Domangue Jr.; one daughter, Taska Young; one stepdaughter, Shannon Anselmi; two brothers, David and Jessie Vanboxliere; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Marie Vanboxliere

Thomas Lee ‘Tommy’ Jones

• age 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in Oak Forest Cemetery in Gibson
• survived by his mother, Mary Louise Matthews Bolden; five brothers, Tyrone, Matthew, Standford and Glynn Bolden and Myron Ruffin; and one sister, Marcia L. Bolden Johnson
• preceded in death by his father, Ike Jones; his stepfather, Henry Bolden; two brothers, Michael and Henry Nash Jr.; and his grandparents, Gertie Aitkens Matthews and Willie Matthews Sr. and Thomas and Corine Jones
• Little League Baseball coach for Terrebonne Parish Recreation Department
• Community Funeral Home

Joseph Sidney ‘Joe’ Lodrigue

• age 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Theriot, died at 8:09 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rita Bessie Parfait Lodrigue of Theriot; one son, Joseph David Lodrigue and wife, Jennifer, of Houma; three daughters, Angie Marie Harness and husband, Paul, of Charlotte, N.C., April Dawn Nation and husband, Bryon, of Dulac and Lorita Elizabeth Lovemore and husband, Brian, of Natchitoches; one brother, Paul Lodrigue of Grand Caillou; five sisters, Mary Champagne, Doris Billiot of Dularge, Linda Stendle, Ginger Broussard and Anna Lee Boudloche of Houma; and nine grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Lodrigue and Madeline Solet Lodrigue; and one brother, Alvin Lodrigue
• retired warehouseman for Baker Hughes for 25½ years and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church

Raymond Harold Melancon

• age 79, a resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church; memorial service Friday at the church
• survived by his wife, Lena Thibodaux Melancon; six sons, Michael, Ricky, Thomas, John, Dallas and Dexter Melancon; four daughters, Cathy Hebert, Roberta Melancon, Holly Gravois and Stephanie Ledet; three brothers, Murray, Richard and Robert Melancon; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Nara and Olive Clement Melancon; and one brother, Nathan Melancon
• U.S. Navy veteran of World War II

Luella Verret Nicol

• age 88, a native of New Iberia and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007
• funeral services today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Cut Off
• survived by one daughter, Diana Nicol Robichaux; four grandchildren, Luke LeBlanc and wife, Wendy, Gunny LeBlanc and wife, Jennifer, Danny Robichaux and Schaffer Robichaux and wife, Kristin; and two great-grandchildren, Savannah LeBlanc and Brittany LeBlanc
• preceded in death by her husband, Schaffer Kilren Nicol; her parents, Armance and Lottie Babb Verret; one infant grandchild, Diana Nicol Robichaux; and three brothers, Willie Verret, Edmond Verret and Leroy Verret
• an avid seamstress and cook and enjoyed boating and camping; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Emile Joseph Rodrigue

• age 81, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Mildred Mary LeBouef Rodrigue of Chauvin; three sons, Steve Joseph Rodrigue, Felton Charles Rodrigue and wife, Sandra, and Roy Joseph Rodrigue; two daughters, Frances Ann Rodrigue and Beulah Josephine R. Nelton and husband, Alley Sr.; one brother, Claude Joseph Rodrigue and wife, Rosebelle; one sister, Tina R. Crochet and husband, Ernest Sr.; 20 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and eight step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Mentor Joseph Rodrigue and Fabiolia Justine Neal Rodrigue; one son, Elgin Joseph Rodrigue Sr.; one grandson, James Joseph Nelton Sr.; two brothers Paul and John Rodrigue Sr.; and three sisters, Mayola R. Trahan, Leola R. Brunet and Viola R. Dupre
• U.S. Navy veteran and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Nancy Marie Vito

• age 63, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 9:38 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; memorial service Friday at the funeral home
• survived by her mother, Anna Lee Rhodes Price; one son, Lonny Vito and wife, Jeanne "Puckie"; one daughter, Suzanne Vito and fiance, Terry Gregoire; one brother, Leroy Price; one sister, Shirley Price; eight grandchildren, Ronnie Hutchinson Jr. and wife, Courtney, Lance Naquin, Candice Naquin, Lacy Vito, Lori Naquin, Lawrence Vito, Lindsey Vito and Natasha; and seven great-grandchildren, Abby, Ronny Jay and Hunter Hutchinson, Isiah, Tayton, Talan and Namayah Billiot
• preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Clarence Vito Sr.; her father, Herbert Price; one son, Clarence Vito Jr.; and her father-in-law, Lawrence Vito
• homemaker and enjoyed sewing, spoiling her grandchildren and gardening; Catholic
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C.

Patrick James Williams

• age 26, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the Church of God Family Worship Center in Houma, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Olander Williams Sr. and Patricia Williams Allen; two brothers, Olander Williams Jr. and Donald "D.J." Allen Jr.; and two sisters, Rhonda Allen and Dana Allen
• preceded in death by his father, Bishop Donald Allen Sr.; his maternal grandparents, the Rev. Oscar James Tarleton and Dora Lee Tarleton; and his paternal grandparents, Phillip Williams Sr. and Lillie Mae Douglas
• Pentecostal and a member of the Church of God Family Worship Center; served in the U.S. Marines and was a 1999 graduate of South Terrebonne High school and a 1998-99 MVP basketball player; correction officer
• Community Funeral Home

Dennis A. Zeringue

• age 85, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Michael J. Zeringue; three daughters, Patricia Rivero, Rhea Abadie and Lori Lucas; seven sisters, Gladys Bilello, Louise Stevens, Jeanne Luquette, Earline Pitre, Rita Pertuit, Laura Dominique and Clara "Baby" Matherne; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Guidry Zeringue; his parents, Raoul and Lucia Hebert Zeringue; and five brothers, Clifton, Camille, Thompson, Blaise and Malcolm Zeringue
• retired sugar farmer and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Olive ‘Tootsie’ Chauvin Thibodaux

• age 99, native of Theriot, died suddenly on Christmas Eve at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center,
• rode a pirogue to grade school, struggled to find work during the Great Depression and met her husband, Addie Thibodaux also of Theriot, on a New Orleans bus; the two married in 1930, lived the next several years in New Orleans and moved to Houma in 1936, where Addie Thibodaux’s brother-in-law, Clifford Chauvin, owner of Chauvin Funeral Home, asked him to work at the business; in 1945, they moved to Thibodaux and opened a funeral home there, living on the third floor for many years; they operated it until Addie’s death in 1969, when Olive sold the successful business
• the couple’s 39-year-union produced two children, Addie Kearns and another who died in infancy, five grandchildren (Roxanne Dill age 51), 15 great-grandchildren, and yielded many happy days fishing at their Grand Isle camp; also earned a local reputation as formidable ballroom dancers
• they did their share of traveling while he was alive, but following her husband’s death, took on the world; she was one of the first tourists to visit China after the Communist party allowed visitors, she was in earthquakes in Mexico, rode a water buffalo in Indonesia (at the age of 78) and visited the Virgin Islands, Japan and Hawaii
• gardener; winning a number of local awards, took oil-painting classes to learn how to paint her own flower arrangements and often had a house full of guests; her cooking was second to none
• one of nine children, Olive learned the value of hard work early and put it to use everywhere, like switching from her native French to English for the first time in grade school and sewing her daughter’s clothes when she was young

 

January 5, 2007

Joseph ‘Pharoah’ ‘Big Joe’ Charles Sr.

• age 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006
• 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 his companion, Naoma Crandle of Raceland; five sons, Joseph Charles Jr. and wife, Imogene, and Leroy Charles of Thibodaux, Samuel Charles of Hattisburg, Miss., Justin Charles of Gonzales and Javor Charles and wife, Vallery, of Raceland; three daughters, Elnora Sims and husband, Nathan, Rosalie Sims and husband, Bryan, of Raceland and Cassandra Williams and husband, Rasheen, of Houma; one brother, LeRoyal Charles and wife, Josie Mae, of Raceland; two sisters, Elouise C. Meade of Raceland and Mabel C. Johnson of Dallas; 28 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Lizzie Jackson Charles; his grandparents, Willie Sr. and Susan Langman Jackson and Alphonse and Ada Lane Charles; one grandson; and one granddaughter
• member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board for more than 40 years; member of Raceland Male Chorus for more than 30 years and a member of Labor National Local Union No. 689

Estelle ‘Stella’ Esponge

• age 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one brother, Ellis "E.J." Esponge Jr.; and seven sisters, Emelia Timonet, Enola Martin, Elvida "Lou" Rogers, Neva Plaisance, Hilda Collins, Jeanelle Dufrene and Mercedes "Ann" Guidry
• preceded in death by her parents, Ellis J. Sr. and Mercedes Felarise Esponge; and two sisters, Evia Boudreaux and Hazel Rousse
• housekeeper for 50 years at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and was a member of the Ladies of LaSalette; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Cleda M. Figgs

• age 62, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:13 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at Montegut Baptist Church
• survived by one brother, Claude Figgs III of Georgia
• preceded in death by her parents, Claude Figgs II and Vera Daugherty Figgs
• registered nurse at Terrebonne General Medical Center and was a member of the APC and RRCUS

Annie Walterine Defelice Foret

• age 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Fountain, Colo., died at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by two sons, John C. Foret and wife, Tanya, of Florida and Arthur W. Foret and wife, Christine, of Texas; two daughters, Laura Costilla and husband, Gabriel, of Colorado and Frances Woodham and husband, Norman, of Texas; two brothers, Joseph and John Defelice of Houma; one sister, Elaine Defelice of Houma; four grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, John Foret; her parents, Walter Joseph Defelice and Marie Gregoire Defelice; and one brother, Walter Antoine Defelice
• retired cook

Lawrence Johnson Sr.

• age 57, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy Johnson of Thibodaux; his mother, Elener Johnson of Thibodaux; one son, Lawrence Johnson Jr. and wife, Tamika, of Belle Rose; two daughters, Termeiko Detrict Johnson of Houma and Lacey Irian Lee of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Lloyd Johnson and wife, Ella, of Napoleonville, Willie Johnson and wife, Eula, of Thibodaux and Tommy Johnson and wife, Ceelia, of Phoenix; three sisters, Geraldine Toups and Lois Ann Brown, both of Thibodaux, and Kasharon Johnson of Houma; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Solomon Johnson Jr.; two brothers, Nolden and Louis Johnson; and his grandparents, James and Olevia Taylor Henderson and Solomon Sr. and Cora Mae Johnson
• member of Moses Baptist Church

Joseph ‘Joe’ Tivet

• age 78, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 5:52 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007
• funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Rhonda Parker Tivet of Dulac; three sons, Macliar J. Tivet Sr. and wife, Erica, of Patterson, Harry Tivet of Morgan City and Kenneth White and wife, Kathy, of Bayou Blue; six daughters, Sandra Ruble of Waterproof, Sherry Rhodes of Houma, Lisa Tivet of Grand Isle, Jackie Crappel of Houma, Nancy Ladnier of Bayou LaBatre, Ala., and Lorita Tivet of Dulac; one stepson, Kevin Parker of San Diego; two brothers, Gary Bourg and Karry Bourg of Houma; five sisters, Irene Giroir of Gibson, Eula Mae Degruise of Gray, Ramona Charpentier of Houma, Amelia Guilbeaux of Thibodaux and Jane Ella Lager of Gibson; 29 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Jake Tivet and Loritta Lambert Tivet; one son, Henry Joseph Tivet; four grandchildren; one brother, Bob Bourg; and one sister, Malone Bourg
• retired tug-boat captain with Cenac Towing Co. and a shrimper; parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church

Karl Phillip Toups

• age 94, a native of Orange Groove Plantation and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007
• funeral services today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by one brother, Clifton and Clara Toups of Baton Rouge; four nieces, Charlotte Bollinger, Andie Bollinger of Lockport, Barbara Hull and Pam Hoffpauer of Baton Rouge; and one nephew, Boyse Bollinger of Lockport
• preceded in death by his wife, Arlette Daigle Toups; his parents, George Toups and Charlotte Morvant Toups; his stepfather, Tom Toups; and two sisters, Doris Bollinger and Bernice Dugas
• retired vice president of Terrebonne and Premier Bank; instrumental in the building of St. Gregory Catholic Church. He was a charter member and first grand knight of St. Gregory Knights of Columbus, a long-time member of the American Legion and VFW and was a member of the Bankers Association; he and Arlette were avid members of the Knight of Twilers Dance group
• U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Patrick James Williams

• age 26, a native of Mobile, Ala., and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at the Church of God Family Worship Center in Houma, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Olander Williams Sr. and Patricia Williams Allen; two brothers, Olander Williams Jr. and Donald "D.J." Allen Jr.; and two sisters, Rhonda Allen and Dana Allen
• preceded in death by his father, Bishop Donald Allen Sr.; his maternal grandparents, the Rev. Oscar James Tarleton and Dora Lee Tarleton; and his paternal grandparents, Phillip Williams Sr. and Lillie Mae Douglas
• Pentecostal and a member of the Church of God Family Worship Center; served in the U.S. Marines and was a 1999 graduate of South Terrebonne High School and a 1998-99 MVP basketball player; correction officer
• Community Funeral Home

 

January 6, 2007

Tony Ivy

• age 55, a native of Hobbs, New Mexico, and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; memorial service today at the funeral home
• survived by his mother, Nancy Werther; four daughters, Angela Pellican, Bethany Ivy, Crystal Ivy and Heather Ivy; one brother, Mike Ivy; four sisters, Peggy Hankins, Debbie Richey, Cheryl Callais and Cyndi Werther-Johnson; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his father, Herman Ivy; and one sister, Vickie Statch

Lois Rita Toups Johnson

• age 85, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Luling, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling; mass Monday at the church, with interment in St. Charles Mausoleum
• survived by six children, Gregory Johnson of Kenner, Cassandra Kaplan of Luling, Merrick Johnson of Thibodaux, Kerry Hotard of Luling, Shannon Johnson of Morgan City and Tracy Johnson of Covington; mother-in-law of Michael Kaplan, Alison P. Johnson, Lonie Hotard, Stephanie H. Johnson and Pamala G. Johnson; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lee Johnson; one son, Wendell Johnson; her parents, Harry S. Toups Sr. and Verna Boudreaux Toups; and five siblings, Verlie Toups Foote, Harry S. Toups Jr., Kenneth Toups, Randall Toups and Kempton Toups
• member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and Ladies Alter Society. She was a marketing specialist for USDA and a science teacher at Riverside Academy in Reserve

Pamela Marie King

• native of New Orleans and a former resident of Houma, died after a courageous battle with breast cancer, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Household of Faith Worship Center in New Orleans; funeral service Monday at the church, with burial in Providence Memorial Park
• survived by one daughter, Kimberly Wilson; one son, Jahmald Spriggins; her mother, Marie King; two brothers, Jonathan and Freddie King Jr.; four sisters, Dianne Hagen, Joyce Morris, Pamela Williams and Vanessa King; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and Freddie King; and one sister, Fredia King

 

January 7, 2007

Barbara Dupont Cornes

• age 65, a native of Church Point and resident of Morgan City, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2007
• visitation Monday and Tuesday at Hargrave Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by two daughters, Melissa Cornes Maraist and husband, Rick, of Harahan and Cheryl Cornes and husband, Kirk Legendre, of Lafayette; three sons, Monty Cornes and wife, Debbie, of Gonzales, Greg Cornes and wife, Vicki, of Hammond and Steven Cornes and wife, Tiffany, of Bayou L’Ourse; her mother, Addie Johnson Dupont of Morgan City; one brother, Kenneth Dupont of New Orleans; two sisters, Beverly D. Miller of Gonzales and Debbie D. Mosser of Plano, Texas; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her father, Earnest Dupont and one granddaughter, Brittany Maraist
• Hargrave Funeral Home

James Alfred ‘Peanut’ Crochet Sr.

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:36 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2007
• visitation Monday at the Falgout Funeral Home chapel and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Bayou Black Mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Sylvia Emily Trahan Crochet; three sons, James Alfred Jr., Kevin Francis and wife, Melanie, and Robert Paul Crochet; two daughters, Elizabeth Odile and husband, James. Michael Fontenot and Emily Ann Hebert; two brothers, Edward and Charles Crochet; one sister, Marquerite Giroir; nine grandchildren, Theron, Tess, Robert Jr. and Shelby Crochet, Jeremy and Jenifer Fontenot, Austin and Amber Hebert and Ricky Herndon; and one great-grandson, Pierson Faulkner
• preceded in death by his parents, Viltres and Anna Lee Bergeron Crochet; two brothers, Paul and Harold Crochet; and two sisters, Rita Martin and Rosemary Bergeron
• parishioner of St. Anthony Church; worked for Texaco for 37 years; served with the U.S. Army in the European Theatre of World War II; belonged to the American Legion, Knights of Columbus Council No. 9338, St. Anthony Altar Society and Texaco Retirees Club
• Falgout Funeral Home

Russel Baylis Edmonson III

• age 42, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his mother, Diana Naquin Edmonson of Houma; one sister, Stacey Edmonson of Houma; and one grandmother, Lillian Rhodes Naquin of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Russel Baylis Edmonson Jr.; and his grandparents, Clintin Naquin, R.B. Edmonson Sr. and Jean McCormick Edmonson
• operator with Patterson and Edmonson Construction

Mary Nell LeBlanc Fanguy

• age 66, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 1:35 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Adley Fanguy of Houma; her mother, Olive A. Hebert LeBlanc of Houma; two daughters, Donna Marie Williams and husband, Kelly D., of Dale City, Va. and Kathy Ann Churray of Houma; three brothers, Norman LeBlanc of Tucson, Ariz., Richard LeBlanc of Phoenix and Clark LeBlanc of Prentiss, Miss.; two sisters, Rita Judith "Judy" LaBauve and Linda Matherne of Houma; and two grandchildren, Kevin Michael Churray and Marshal Ethan Williams
• preceded in death by her father, Nolan P. LeBlanc
• retired social service worker with the state of Louisiana; belonged to the Steel Magnolia Class of 1958 at Terrebonne High School; charter member at large with Sweet Adeline International; also was a member of the Bayouside Chorus Houma and Jazz City Chorus Metairie; loved to travel with friends and family, and sing and travel to Sweet Adeline events; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Sammy Joseph Labit

• age 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Lucedale, Miss., died at 6:10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2007
• visitation Monday at George Country Funeral Home in Lucedale, and to funeral time Tuesday at Crossroads United Methodist Church in Lucedale; religious services Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Maria Labit of Lucedale; one daughter, Monica Labit of Lucedale; one stepson, Junior Albuquerue of Lucedale; one stepdaughter, Dana Ivey of Lucedale; his father and stepmother, Ralph Labit and Dianne Rogers Labit of Houma; his mother and stepfather, Carolyn "Sue" Lakey and Jerry Lakey of Lucedale; four brothers, Michael Labit, James A. Clark of Lucedale, Paul Labit and Timmy Labit of Houma; two sisters, Donna North of Atlanta and Cindy Johnson of Hurley, Miss.; his stepgrandfather, John C. Lakey of Lucedale; and his stepgrandmother, Ollie Rogers of Houma
• preceded in death by his brother, John Labit
• chief engineer; member of Crossroads United Methodist Church

Emile St. Romain

• passed away at his home on St. Peter Street Friday Jan. 5, 2007; age 95 years old
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious services Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• born in Plaucheville on March 15, 1911; shortly after that his family relocated to New Orleans for several years; then, they relocated again to Avoilles Parish; they were there for the devastating flood of 1927 and lost everything; they then moved back to New Orleans; came to Houma in the early 1930s and worked as a mechanic on inland boats; in the 1940s he had St. Romain’s Plumbing and ran galvanized pipe for natural gas in many homes during that era; also was an accomplished carpenter; most remembered by Houma residents as the Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner man; sold and repaired Electrolux vacuums for decades
• met first wife, Pearl Lirette, of 45 years in Little Caillou; had four children and is survived by three, including two daughters, Emilie Morales and long time companion, Paul Weyl, and Nelva and husband, Tommy Daigle; and one son, Martin St. Romain and wife, Linda
• preceded in death by one daughter, Faye Webre; Pearl died in 1982
• also is survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews
• survived by his wife of 15 years, Lucy Chataliner Toups; and her children, Nancy Capps, Nellie Brashear, John "T-Boy" Toups, Richard and Russel Toups, Bonnie and husband, Jerry Craft, Katie and husband, Ken Parisean, and Rachel and husband, Johnny Roussell
• devout Catholic for many years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus for decades; when he and Lucy were married he felt more comfortable with her church, they were members of the Assembly of God Church on Howard Avenue; Ernest sang in the church choir
• last survivor of his family; preceded in death by his parents, Martin Eugene St. Romain and Irma Saucier St. Romain; two brothers, Lloyd and Durwood; five sisters, Nettie Lemoine, Ola Coco, Effie Easling, Rosina Marcelle and Sedonia Badeaux; locally, also is survived by sister Rosina’s daughter Irma and husband, Buddy Marcello
• barely escaped death at the age of 5; in fact, he was pronounced dead; on his first day of school in New Orleans, while getting dressed in front of the fireplace, the iron arm supporting a pot of boiling water broke loose from its mounting; the large pot crashing to the old wooden floor, the boiling water drenched Ernest and at the time was thought to have scalded him to death; wrapped in a sheet and brought to his bed leaving his scalded flesh embedded in the floor; laid there lifeless as his mother awaited the local doctor; the doctor came, and said there was nothing that he could do, and pronounced him dead; funerals back them came quick as there was no embalming. Two things saved him from buried alive that day; his mother insisted that his final services include a Catholic Mass and the next Mass was at 7 a.m. the next morning; the second thing was that a child’s coffin would have to be built; as he laid in bed lifeless, he was hanging on to life; later that night, when the doctor and priest came over to do a final blessing and console the family, they prayed over Ernest; he then began to moan, for he was not dead but in deep shock, something they didn’t know about in 1916
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Hargraves Shriner

• age 79, a native of Abbeville and resident of Houma, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious services Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis De Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Carl "Bubba" Shriner, Joseph Shriner and Darrell Shriner; four daughters, Marie Shriner Savoy, Catherine Shriner, Bevely Shriner and Helen Shriner Scott; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Carl Charles Sr.; her parents, Cornillies Hargraves and Edna Tuchet Hargraves; one grandson, Dereck Charles Shriner; her foster parents, Grandville and Catherine Como; three brothers, Joe, Alex and Alton Hargraves; three foster brothers, Vernon, Grandville "Nucy" and Cecil Como; three sisters, Hazel Babineaux, Annie Lou Guidry and Alita Schexnayder; and 18 half brothers and sisters
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

January 8, 2007

Juanita Usé Bourgeois

• age 86, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:12 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2007
• graveside service Tuesday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by two sons, Michael B. Bourgeois and Sidney V. Bourgeois Jr.; four sisters, Rose Mary Hoffmann, Catherine Lucille Bourgeois, Thelma Marie Himel and Theresa Bernard Ber; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Sidney V. Bourgeois Sr.; her parents, William and Teresa Bernard Usé; and one sister, Celina Bourgeois

Audrey Babin Daigle

• age 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Pensacola, Fla., died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Paul Catholic Church in Pensacola, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery
• survived by her husband, James A. Daigle Sr.; three daughters, Mary Lynn Gatterdam of Pensacola, Darlene Daigle of Pensacola and Kathy Pixie Millar and husband, Michael; one son, James A. Daigle Jr. of Anchorage, Alaska; one brother, Leo Babin Jr. and wife, Carol, of Thibodaux; and seven grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Irene Babin; and one brother, Melvin Babin
• retired from the Escambia County School Board as a teacher assistant

Agnes Davis

• age 96, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Carolyn; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Susan Breaux Rose; her first husband, Ralph Bougere; her second husband, Samuel Davis; one brother; and eight sisters

Inez B. Foret

• age 88, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by one brother, Leverence Bourgeois Sr.; one sister, Agnes Adams; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Ivy F. Foret; her parents, Theophile and Lydie Danos Bourgeois; one son, Ivy J. Foret Jr.; one brother, Norris Bourgeois Sr.; and one sister, Anna Mae Clement
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Alfred Freeman Richards

• age 75, a native of Swartz and resident of Houma, died at 9:55 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Houma; religious service Wednesday at the church; graveside service Thursday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bastrop
• survived by three sons, Dennis Richards and wife, Angela, of Morgan City, Terry Richards of Houma and Mark Richards of Thibodaux; one stepbrother, Gerald "Butch" Johnson of Germantown, Tenn.; one sister, Juanita Harper of Collinston; one half-sister, Patricia Lockwood of Houma; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Alice Odelle Standard Richards; his parents, Ruby O. Richards and Nonie M. Daniels Richards; one son, Charles "Chuck" Richards; two brothers, Ancil Richards and Coy Richards; and two sisters, Peggy R. Carter and Ruby Mae R. Hughes
• retired fishing tool coordinator with Weatherford and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War; member of First Baptist Church

James Edward Smith

• age 74, a native of Alabama City, Ala., and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Village Chapel Funeral Home in Gadsden, Ala.; religious service Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Reeves Grove Cemetery Whitney Junction in Ashville, Ala.
• survived by one son, Eddie Smith and wife, Annetta, of Bayou Black; one daughter, Phyllis D. Peach and husband, Joe, of Bossier City; four brothers, Wayne, Larry, Terry and Lamar Smith; three sisters, Bera Porche, Phyllis Seekatz and Marjorie Barron; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his first wife, Betty W. Smith; his parents, Lydia McClain and TZ Smith; one son, Mark Smith; three daughters, Kathy, Karen and Elaine Smith; three brothers, Gerome, Orbie and Lyndsey Smith; and one sister, Jeanette Smith

 

January 9, 2007

Roland Harris

• age 83, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Sherrye Chevis and husband, Ronnie, of Labadieville; one grandchild; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Grace Bryant Harris; his first wife, Viola Atkins Harris; his parents, Alfred Harris and Olevia Antoine; and one brother, Leonard Harris
• member of New Belmont Baptist Church where he served as senior deacon and a trustee board member; U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post No. 585

Sheirran Hughes

• age 62, a native of Temple, Texas, and resident of Midland, Texas, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007
• visitation Wednesday at Ellis Funeral Home in Midland; funeral services Thursday at First Baptist Church of Midland Worship Center, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park
• survived by her husband, Bobby D. Hughes of Midland; one daughter, Lisa Roberson and husband, Marcus, of Midland; two sons, Roddy Hughes and wife, Lee, and David Hughes, both of Midland; two brothers, Michael Ray Norton and wife, Linda, of Houma, and Bobby Loyall Sherman of Dallas; one sister, Monette Sherman Harbert and husband, Ken, of Dallas; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Brasuell and husband, James, of Lufkin, Texas, and Sharon Tomblin and husband, Glenn, of Houston; eight grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents, Francis Xavier Norton and Virginia Lee Marek Norton
• ran a children’s day care in her home

Tiffany Marie Rhodes Neil

• age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
• visitation Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her loving husband, Ryan Anthony Neil; her pride and joy daughters, Lauren Elizabeth and Lillie Marie Neil; her parents, Donald and Thelma LaFleur Rhodes of Houma; one sister, Tamika Rhodes Galtier and husband, Todd, of Houma; two brothers, Donald "Donnie" Rhodes II and wife, Amy, of Bourg, and Derek Rhodes of Houma; daughter-in-law of Leland and Emily Dupre Neil of Houma; sister-in-law of Ketti Neil Scarborough and husband, William, of Swarthmore, Pa., and Kristi Neil Hebert and husband, Terrel Jr., of Bourg; and loving aunt of Kacie and Meagan Galtier, Jessica, Jamie and Donald "Lil Donnie" Rhodes III, Sarah Scarborough, Brock, Zack and Allie Hebert
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Irvin and Lillian Morel Rhodes and Curley and Beulah Marcantel Lafleur
• captain of security at Terrebonne General Medical Center and was a graduate of South Terrebonne High School and Nicholls State University; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Emma Marie Toups

• age 100, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Edgar L. and Marie Lambert Toups; two brothers, Lambert and Adolph H. Toups; and one sister, Marie T. Leonard
• retired teacher in the Lafourche Parish School System

James Stephens ‘Jimmy’ Williams Sr.

• age 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; memorial service Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Louise Bacon Williams of Houma; two daughters, Ellen Williams of Metairie and Jennifer Wautlet and husband, Merrill, of Shreveport; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, John Dennis Williams and Madeline Boudreaux Williams; one son, James S. Williams Jr.; and four brothers, John Denis Williams, Rudolph Williams, Robert Williams and Richard Williams
• retired coach-teacher with Terrebonne Parish School System of 30 years and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

 

January 10, 2007

Elsie Mae Buquet Anderson

• age 80, a native of Houma and resident of Atlantic Beach, Fla., died Friday, Jan. 5, 2007
• memorial service Monday at Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home in Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
• survived by three sons, Dr. W.F. Anderson of Washington, D.C., Robert Anderson of Atlantic Beach and A. Emmett Anderson II of Jacksonville, Fla.; two daughters, Rene Halverson of Lincoln, Neb., and Robyn Janheski of Michigan; one brother, Johnny Buquet of Beaufort, S.C.; three sisters, Audrey Renes of Orange, Texas, Ethel Fenwick of Bourg and Betty Bergeron of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Fred J. Buquet and Lucretia L. Buquet; and one brother, Fred J. Buquet II
• retired registered nurse and was formerly employed with Baptist Memorial Hospital and Vicker’s Landing; an active member of Selva Marina Country Club and Jacksonville School of Bridge

Amelia Exposito Authement

• age 86, of Chauvin, died at Kingswood Nursing Center in Aberdeen, N.C., Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, retired Navy Capt. Charles F. Authement and wife, Diane Nagel Authement, of Pinehurst, N.C.; two grandchildren, Cynthia Authement of Shreveport and Joseph Authement of Spring Hill, Fla.; four step-grandchildren, Michael Pyle of Carmel, Ind., Denise Pyle Scorzetti of Spring Hill, Stephen Pyle of Round Hill, Va., and John Pyle of Litotz, Penn.; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Armand Authement; her parents, Joseph Exposito and Aurelia Avet Exposito; three brothers, Philip, Edward and Joseph C. Exposito; and two sisters, Eula Exposito Domangue and Leona Exposito Stephan
• retired bookkeeper for Chauvin Brothers and an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary of Chauvin
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Tiffany Marie Rhodes Neil

• age 38, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• survived by her loving husband, Ryan Anthony Neil; her pride and joy daughters, Lauren Elizabeth and Lillie Marie Neil; her parents, Donald and Thelma LaFleur Rhodes of Houma; one sister, Tamika Rhodes Galtier and husband, Todd, of Houma; two brothers, Donald "Donnie" Rhodes II and wife, Amy, of Bourg, and Derek Rhodes of Houma; daughter-in-law of Leland and Emily Dupre Neil of Houma; sister-in-law of Ketti Neil Scarborough and husband, William, of Swarthmore, Pa., and Kristi Neil Hebert and husband, Terrel Jr., of Bourg; and loving aunt of Kacie and Meagan Galtier, Jessica, Jamie and Donald "Lil Donnie" Rhodes III, Sarah Scarborough, Brock, Zack and Allie Hebert
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Irvin and Lillian Morel Rhodes and Curley and Beulah Marcantel Lafleur
• captain of security at Terrebonne General Medical Center and was a graduate of South Terrebonne High School and Nicholls State University; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Tiffany Neil

• 38-year-old Houma woman died Monday morning; suffered a lower brain-stem stroke on Dec. 30, just before her husband of 13 years, Ryan Neil, found her
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery
• captain of Terrebonne General Medical Center security for 18 years
• nearly 200 people attended a rosary service to pray for the afflicted woman while she was in the hospital, and Friday night, about 90 people a private mass to celebrate Tiffany
• survived by daughters Lillie, 6, and Lauren, 9
• graduate of South Terrebonne High class of 1986; member of the school’s student government

Allie Josephine Trahan Portier

• age 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Donald J. Portier and wife, Monica, of Bourg; two daughters, Marlene P. Pinell and husband, Ernie, of Montegut, and Geraldine P. LeBoeuf and husband, Larry, of Chauvin; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Trasimond Portier; her parents, Alexander Trahan and Ozelia Pontiff Trahan; six brothers, Wallace, George, Anatole, Wilson, Avison and Lawrence Trahan; and four sisters, Annie T. Sevin, Odelia T. Toups, Mary T. Price and Amy T. Price
• homemaker, a member of Chauvin Senior Citizens Club and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church

Gillis Richard Jr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at the VFW Home on Tiger Drive in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Gros Richard; his mother, Louise Naquin Richard; one son, Jason Richard; one daughter, Dawn Richard Oncale; one sister, Mary Lou Richard Boudousquie; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Gillis Richard Sr.
• retired chief petty officer of the U.S. Navy and a retired police sergeant with Nicholls State University; lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign War and Fleet Reserve Association

Emma Mae Robertson

• age 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by three brothers, Edward Toups Jr. of Long Beach, Calif., Leon "Bonnie" Tyler and Cleveland "Mickey" Judson of Houma
• preceded in death by her parents, Mable Sue Johnson and Aaron Robertson

Cecilia Mary ‘Sis’ Prejeant Roddy

• age 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 10:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Noah Louis Roddy of Gray; one son, Wayne Roddy and wife, Charlene, of Lafayette; two daughters, Judy Rodriguez and husband, Anthony "Coonie", of Houma, and Dale Schwierzke and husband, Ray, of Friendswood, Texas; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Prejeant and Laura Gautreaux Prejeant; and one brother, Paul Prejeant
• self-employed with Launderease for 23 years and a member of Air Stream Club; parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church

Ellena Bilello Thomas

• age 47, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lakeland, Fla., died from leukemia, Friday, Jan. 5, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Sunday at Turning Point Baptist Church in Mulberry, Fla.; services Sunday at the church
• survived by her husband, Doug Thomas; four daughters, Nikki Porter and husband, Jay, of Monroe, Emilyy, Sadie and Lena Thomas, all of Lakeland; her mother, Edna Bilello of Thibodaux; one sister, Jane O’Flynn of Punkin Center; and two brothers, Keith Bilello of New Iberia and Ben Bilello of Thibodaux
• member of Turning Point Baptist Church of Mulberry

Donnie Toups

• age 54, a native of Donner and resident of Gibson, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula
• survived by one son, Todd Toups of Chacahoula; two daughters, Jeanice Toups of Houma and Elizabeth Toups of Charenton; two brothers, Ronnie Toups and wife, Susanne, of Donner and Darrell Toups Sr. of Gibson; one sister, Beverly Shavor and husband, Mike, of Donner; and two grandchildren, Brayton Toups and Corin Toups
• preceded in death by his parents, Jean Toups and Rita Leblanc Toups
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Emma Marie Toups

• age 100, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Edgar L. and Marie Lambert Toups; two brothers, Lambert and Adolph H. Toups; and one sister, Marie T. Leonard
• retired teacher in the Lafourche Parish School System
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Willie M. Yule

• age 60, a native of Jena and resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:36 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
• visitation today at Des Allemands Baptist Church; religious service Thursday at Nebo Baptist Church in Jena, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Janet G. Yule; two daughters, Karen Yule and Ashleigh Yule; four brothers, David, Thomas, Mark and Sam Yule; four sisters, Sandra Peavy, Shannon Epps, Mollie Wood and Suzanne Carroll; and one grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Joe David and Agnes Lucille Paul Yule
• Vietnam veteran, a member of the VFW and an elder in Des Allemands Baptist Church

 

January 11, 2007

Mathilde Antoinette Moore Howard

• age 92, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; mass Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Edward G. Howard III and wife, JoAnn B.; four daughters, Antoinette "Toni" Howard Plaisance and husband, Conrad Sr., Patricia Howard Harding, Glenda Howard Bourgeois and husband, Robert Sr., and Margaret Howard Pellegrin and husband, Richard Sr.; one sister, Betty Moore Davidson; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Howard Jr.; her parents, Howell Maxwell Moore Sr. and Mathilde Antoinette Bailey Moore; one son-in-law, Charles Harding; three brothers, Howell Maxwell Moore Jr., John Kenton Moore Sr. and Joseph Lloyd Moore Sr.; and one sister, Beverly Moore Hanisee
• member of the VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Freddie Anderson Johnson

• age 86, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007
• visitation Friday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service at Dularge Community Baptist Church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Sandra Castle and husband, Dave, of Houma; two brothers, Clarence Scoby and wife, Edith, of New Orleans and Calvin Tolbert of Houma; five sisters, Rosa Dell Adams of Raceland, Lillie Morgan, Evelyn Jones and husband, Edgar, Betty Joseph and husband, Harvey, and Earline Durkins and husband, Alexander, all of Houma; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Lester Johnson and Lulu Tolbert Scoby; one daughter, Gertie R. Scott; three brothers, Earl Scoby, James C. Johnson and Tom Scoby; four sisters, Maggie Richard, Alice Adams, Annie Kemp and Catherine Miller; and his grandparents, Hanson and Leah H. Johnson and Isaac and Lillie Creecy Tolbert
• deacon at Dularge Community Baptist Church and a member of Men Day Association and Union Benevolent Association; foster grandparent at Southdown Elementary School and was a retired street sweeper with Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government

Elmina Mary Suire James

• age 78, a native of Gueydan and resident of Gray, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; services Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by two daughters, Laurel Hebert and husband, John, of Gray and Cindy Armer and husband, Michael, of Compton, Ark.; three brothers; seven sisters; five grandchildren, Trey Harding, Eric Hebert, Christopher Hebert, Candace Armer and Holly Armer; and one great-grandchild, Ethan Harding
• preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd D. James; her parents, Oneize Suire and Agnes Landry Suire; three brothers; and one sister
• nanny for Dr. Ruthanne Gallagher for 27 years and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Timothy Joseph ‘Timmy’ Levron

• age 61, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 6:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
• visitation Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Lois Dupre Levron; his mother, Joyce Babin Levron; four daughters, Annette Levron, Kim Lawhorn, Penny Lynne and husband, Gene Trahan Jr., and Rose Clause and husband, Kurt; five brothers, Daniel Paul, Gilbert, Wayne, Milton and Randy Levron; four sisters, Ruby Daigle, Phyllis Ledet, Melinda Levron and Juanita Posseterry; and 13 grandchildren, Brett, Terrence III and Lance Rodrigue, Pfc. Timothy C. Levron, Kimberly Hebert, Shelly and Bibbielyn Lawhorn, Meagan, Monique and Allison Trahan, Shaylee Levron and Chelsea and Janee Clause
• preceded in death by his father, Daniel Joseph Levron; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Babin and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Levron; one grandson, Gene Trahan III; two brothers, Terry and Wilson Levron; and one sister, Debra Quick
• crane operator for McDermott for 371/2 years and was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church; enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children and grandchildren
• Falgout Funeral Home

Roland Joseph Marquette Sr.

• age 91, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 9 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 10, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Roland J. Marquette Jr.; two daughters, Susan Boudreaux and Deborah Haskett; one brother, Gerald Marquette; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Davies Marquette; his parents, Clifton Marquette and Susie Rumpf Marquette; and four brothers, Alfred, Preston, Jerome and Clifton Jr.
• worked for the Clerk of Court in Assumption Parish for 24 years, was a charter member of the International Association of Clerks, Recorders Election Officials and Treasurers; veteran of World War II European Theater, a member of the American Legion Post No. 88, a member of the VFW Post No. 8655 in Napoleonville and honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1099 since 1934; parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church

Camille Joseph ‘Tom’ Rhodes

• age 83, a native of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006
• funeral services at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Texas, with burial at South Park Cemetery in Pearland, Texas
• survived by his wife, Jackie Rhodes; two sons, David Klecka and wife, Leanne, and Richard Klecka and wife, Edie; one sister, Helen Pickering and husband, Don; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mabel Rhodes; his first wife, Marian Rhodes; and one sister, Della Lawrence
• served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree; retired from Harrison Equipment Co.

Gillis Richard Jr.

• age 64, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006
• memorial service Saturday at the VFW Home on Tiger Drive in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Mary Ann Gros Richard; his mother, Louise Naquin Richard; one son, Jason Richard; one daughter, Dawn Richard Oncale; one sister, Mary Lou Richard Boudousquie; and five grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Gillis Richard Sr.
• retired chief petty officer of the U.S. Navy and a retired police sergeant with Nicholls State University; lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign War and Fleet Reserve Association

Hung The Tran

• age 64, a native of Vietnam and resident of Houma, died at 6:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at The Most Holy Rosary Mission Church; mass Saturday at the church
• survived by his wife, Ly Thi Cao; one son, Hiep The Tran; three daughters, Diem Pham, Sara Pham and Linda Pham; one brother, Doa Van Tran; and one sister, Ngoan Thi Tran

 

January 12, 2007

Charles Caver Sr.

• age 69, a native of Brimingham, Ala., and resident of Newburg, N.Y., died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church, with burial in Combon Cemetery in Dulac
• survived by his wife, Shirley Bolden Carver; one son, Aaron Caver of Hollywood, Calif.; three daughters, Charlene Caver of Washington, D.C., Christine Westley and husband, Thomas, of Kileen, Texas, and Sharon Hutchins of Waldorf, Md.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his parents, Hertha Bowden and Clarence Bowden
• preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Maude Caver; one son, Charles Caver Jr.; three brothers, Howard Caver, Jerome Caver and William Caver; and one sister, Juanita Gilmore
• facilities engineer (craftsman) for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a U.S. Air Force veteran

Terrell Donell ‘Big T’ Daggs Sr.

• age 37, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his mother, Rutha Mae Daggs of Franklin; one son, Terrell Daggs Jr. of Napoleonville; his devoted aunt, Carolyn Daggs Joseph of Thibodaux; one sister, Deidra Daggs and husband, Clark, of Franklin; three brothers, Brianell Daggs Sr. and wife, Jeanette, of Thibodaux, Rubin Daggs Jr. and the Rev. Kerry Daggs Sr. and wife, Eloise, of Venita, Okla.; his godmother, Betty Ruffin of Gibson; 12 aunts; four great-aunts; seven uncles; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Rubin Daggs Sr.; his paternal grandparents, Stella and Nolan Daggs Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Pauline and Rufus Ruffin; his godfather, Sanford Sims; and three uncles
• enjoyed cooking
• William and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville

Walter Dickerson Sr.

• age 83, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Pleasant View Baptist Church; funeral service today at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Listoria Volter Dickerson; nine daughters, Doris D. Maryland, Evelyn Lyons Madison and husband, Leroy, Yoland Dickerson, Junessia Dickerson, Robyn D. Simms and husband, Errol, and Barbara Dickerson of Houma, Velvet Volter of New York, Mary Randolph Jenkins and husband, Cedric of Bayou Blue, and April D. Brown and husband, DeWayne, of Birmingham, Ala.; three sons, William Lyons Sr., Walter Dickerson Jr. and Brian Dickerson, all of Houma; 25 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Paul Dickerson and Emma Going Dickerson; four brothers, Ben, Harry and Marclane Dickerson and Clarence Verrett; five sisters, Bernice D. Dillard, Ruth D. Thomas, Mary D. Netter, Ora Mae D. Hall and Ora McGee; and one grandson, Kenneth Randolph
• U.S. Army veteran

Mabel Perio Franklin

• age 57, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houston, died Monday, Jan. 8, 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, Anthony Franklin of Houston; two sons, Orlando Franklin and N’Gai Franklin of Houston; one daughter, Rashita Franklin of Houston; four sisters, Mary Ann Perio Smith of Raceland, Shirley Perio of San Pablo, Calif., Elizabeth Perio Johnson and Judy Perio Singer of Thibodaux; and four brothers, Joseph C. Perio Jr. of Houma, Edward Perio and Perry Michael Perio of Thibodaux, and Sidney Perio of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by her parents, Alma and Joseph C. Perio Sr.; two brothers, Elijah Perio and Nolan Perio; and three sisters, Lucretia Perio, Georgiana Perio and Debra Perio-Williams
• Baptist

Joseph S. Gauthier

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2006
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his son, Michael Gauthier; two daughters, Mary Gauthier and Michelle Heinz and husband, Mike; two sisters, Sandra Bacas and Jennie Theresa Alexandry; and three grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas and Emily Heinz
• preceded in death by his parents, Jennie Coco Alexandry and stepfather, Jake Alexandry; and his grandparents, Veronica BonFiglio Coco and Salva Tore "Sam" Coco
• Army veteran of the Korean War
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Timothy Joseph ‘Timmy’ Levron

• age 61, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Gray, died at 6:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2007
• visitation today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church; mass Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by his wife, Lois Dupre Levron; his mother, Joyce Babin Levron; four daughters, Annette Levron, Kim Lawhorn, Penny Lynne and husband, Gene Trahan Jr., and Rose Clause and husband, Kurt; five brothers, Daniel Paul, Gilbert, Wayne, Milton and Randy Levron; four sisters, Ruby Daigle, Phyllis Ledet, Melinda Levron and Juanita Posseterry; and 13 grandchildren, Brett, Terrence II and Lance Rodrigue, Pfc. Timothy C. Levron, Kimberly Hebert, Shelly and Bobbielyn Lawhorn, Meagan, Monique and Allison Trahan, Shaylee Levron and Chelsea and Janee Clause
• preceded in death by his father, Daniel Joseph Levron; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Babin and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Levron; one grandson, Gene Trahan III; two brothers, Terry and Wilson Levron; and one sister, Debra Quick
• crane operator for McDermott for 37 1/2 years and was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church
• Falgout Funeral Home

Leona Theresa Ordogne

• age 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007
• memorial service Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Leslie Morris; one brother, Raoul V. Ordogne; three sisters, Vivian Lagarde, Verna Holliday and Marin McClelland; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Raoul and Marie Thibodaux Ordogne; one brother, Amos Ordogne; and four sisters, Clemence Durocher, Armance Gros, Corinne Gros and Mabel Kurtz

Sandy Michael ‘Pap’ Toups

• age 49, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Patricia Zeringue Toups; one son, Jeremy Loupe; one stepson, Jason Badeaux; two daughters, Nicole Gisclair, Shavon Donaldson; two stepdaughters, Jeniffer Badeaux and Tiffany Badeaux; 10 brothers, Donovan, Cleary, Tommy, Kearney, Dale, Lindel, Dean, Reed, Randy and Lane Toups; four sisters, Dolores Foreman, Brenda Martinez, Connie Matherne and Cathy Durio; and four grandchildren, MaKenzie Gisclair, Brandy Gisclair, Brooke Loupe and Shaye-Lynn Donaldson; and several step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Bess Dufrene Toups; one brother, Alvin Toups; and three sisters, Lois Walker, Wanda Toups and Shillie Sampey
• president of Vacherie-Gheens Community Center
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

January 13, 2007

Johnnie T. Bihm

• age 63, a native of Port Barré and resident of Dulac, died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at New Life Fellowship-Bayou Blue; religious service Monday at the church
• survived by his wife, Ediana Marie; four sons, Christopher, Michael, Adrian and David Bihm; one daughter, Edwina Bihm; three stepdaughters, Shelly V. Domingue, Marchella Verdin and Lesley V. Sanchez; two brothers, Jimmy and Hue Bihm Jr.; one sister, Ermadine Sovie; and 19 grandchildren, Javin, Kyle, Ashley, Kristal, Reba, Erica, Dustin, Holly, Heather and Kiera Bihm, Charles Jr., Austin and Marcia Verdin, Paighton and Kaighen Sanchez, Gabrielle and Skyler Domingue, Shayden and Alayshia Fitch
• preceded in death by his parents, Viola and Hue Bihm; one granddaughter, Angelica Bihm; and one sister, Cathy Breaux
• served in the U.S. Army; loved fishing and spending time with his family and friends
• Samart Funeral Home

Joseph S. Gauthier

• age 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Michael Gauthier; two daughters, Mary Gauthier and Michelle Heinz and husband, Mike; two sisters, Sandra Bacas and Jennie Theresa Alexandry; and three grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas and Emily Heinz
• preceded in death by his parents, Jennie Coco Alexandry and stepfather, Jake Alexandry; and his grandparents, Veronica BonFiglio Coco and Salva Tore "Sam" Coco
• Army veteran of the Korean War
• Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux

Jerry T. Landry

• age 73, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Belle Rose, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Thibodaux; religious service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Earline Landry; two daughters, Sheila Landry and Sabrena Gaudet; one brother, Norris Landry; one sister, Jeanne Roger; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Ida Tardiff; one son, Joseph Landry; two brothers, Laurie and Joseph Landry; and two sisters, Mary Guillot and Mazie Landry

 

January 14, 2007

Eddie Andrew ‘Bubba’ Brunet Jr.

• age 57, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; religious service Monday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Gerry B. Callahan of Houma; one son, Drew Michael Brunet of Houma; two daughters, Dawn Marie Brunet Duehring and husband, Travis, of Madison, Ala., and Cara Michelle Brunet and fiancé, Chad Joseph Credeur, of Houma; five sisters, Edwina B. Schexnayder of Chauvin, Maxine B. Venuto of Utah, Melanie B. Huber of Montegut, Joan B. Domangue of Chauvin and Wanda B. Martin of Bourg; and twin granddaughters
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Andrew Brunet Sr. and Louella Guidry Brunet; and his grandparents, John and Edwina Bergeron Brunet and John and Ludovia Lirette Guidry
• salesman for Louis Mohana Furniture and parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Jules St. Martin Dupont

• age 85, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery
• survived by his wife of 56 years, Louise Moore Munson Dupont, a native of Jeanerette; two sons, Jules St. Martin Dupont Jr. and wife, Pamela Toler Dupont, and Stephen Munson Dupont and his wife, Beth Haydel Dupont; two daughters, Adela (Mimi) Pratt Dupont Walker and husband, Thomas Ray Walker, and Alice Burguieres Dupont Johnson and husband, Carlton Brent Johnson; 11 grandchildren, Juanita Bell, Camille Garcia, Leslie Barton, Jules St. Martin Dupont III, John Paul Burguieres Dupont, Edward Munson Dupont, Alice Louise Walker, Thomas Ray Walker Jr., Marisa Gabrielle Dupont, Carlton Dupont Johnson and Cameron Brent Johnson of Houston; and three great-grandchildren
• attended Lorton Preparatory School beginning at the age of 3; two years prior to graduation, transferred to Western Military Academy in Alton, Ill., where he received his high-school diploma; attended Louisiana State University and Tulane University undergraduate schools and graduated from Tulane Medical School in 1945; completed a combined residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiology at Charity Hospital in New Orleans through LSU and Tulane medical schools
• after World War II, selected to serve for a year in residency at the reopening of the American Hospital in Paris; subsequently, served in the Navy during the Korean War as senior medical officer on board the Admiral’s flagship, The Albany, of the Atlantic fleet
• in 1954, returned to Houma to start his practice; over the course of his career, instrumental in founding the Heart Station, Intensive Care and Respiratory Therapy Units at Terrebonne General Hospital
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Mildred Theresa ‘Mickie’ Naquin Filardo

• age 70, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by her husband, Kenneth Filardo Sr. of Houma; her mother, Emma Fanguy Naquin of Montegut; two sons, Ken Filardo Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Calhoun and Jonathan Filardo and wife, Jenny, of Sugarland, Texas; one daughter, Joni Green and husband, Mark, of Houma; two brothers, Russell Naquin of Montegut and Glenn Naquin of Houma; one sister, Beverly Pennison of Houma; and four grandchildren, Jamie Jarboe, Ashley Filardo, Sam Filardo and Leo Filardo
• preceded in death by her father, Frank Naquin; and one grandson, Brandon Filardo
• retired teacher with the Terrebonne Parish school system for 15 years; past member of the Women’s Aglow, past member of Desk and Derrick Club, member of the Louisiana Teachers Association, initial recepient of the Cancer Survival Award; notary public and had a degree in government; parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic School
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Velma Detillier Ford

• age 88, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007
• visitation today and Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport
• survived by two sons, Moise Ford Jr. of Mathews and Gerald Ford of Avondale; two daughters, Gloria Dufrene of Avondale and Diane Larousse of Kreamer; one brother, Herbert Dufrene of Metairie; one sister, Dorothy Martin of Peachtree City, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great children
• preceded in death by her husband, Moise Ford Sr.; her parents, Phillip and Leontine Molaison Detillier; her stepfather, Wilfred Dufrene; and one sister, Alverda Dufrene
• parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church

Anna Ray Pichauffe Giroir

• age 52, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 12:12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• visitation Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home; Rosary recited Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Carold Giroir; her parents, Marcelin Pichauffe and Mabel Pichauffe; her mother-in-law, Sally Giroir; three sons, Aaron Giroir and wife, Nikki, Keith Giroir and wife, Justine and Heath Giroir and fiancée, Ashley Credeur; three cousins, Kathleen LeBoeuf and husband, Randy, and their two children, Heather and Mathew LeBoeuf; one sister, Barbara LeBoeuf and husband, Ronald; and two grandchildren, Ian Michael Giroir and Jaitlynn Lee Giroir
• preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Eusebe Rogers and Camillia Rogers; her parental grandparents, Joseph Pichauffe and Eva Pichauffe; and her father-in-law, Clifton Giroir
• Samart Funeral Home

Linda M. Guidry

• age 47, a native of Cincinnati and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Monday at the funeral home
• survived by her husband, Albert Guidry; one son, Ronnie John Rogers; seven brothers, Bill McMillian, Roy McMillian, Richard McMillian, Jerry McMillian, David Barger, Jimmy Barger and Danny Barger; three sisters, Edna McMillian, Bonnie McMillian and Debra Barger; 11 nephews; 12 nieces; and two grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Dora Barger; one son, Christopher McMillian; and one brother, Bob McMillian
• Christian

Rudy ‘Pap-Pa’ Hutcherson Jr.

• age 67, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue; mass Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Matherne Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sue Hodnett Hutcherson; one daughter, Susan Hutcherson Morrison; two brothers, Robert Hutcherson and Curtis Hutcherson; three granddaughters, Kelly Morrison Reeves, Jillian Diane Morrison and Stephanie Ellen Morrison; one grandson, Ches Morrison; and one son-in-law Chet Morrison
• preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Hutcherson Sr. and Domitile Porche Hutcherson; and one son, Stephen Whitney Hutcherson
• avid outdoorsman and loved spending his time following all his grandchildren’s activities; ever present at all practices and games and especially well-known among the Southland Hogs baseball and all Vandebilt Catholic High sports circle of fans and grandchildren’s family members; presence with his grandson’s sports and granddaughter’s cheerleading activities was his complete devotion; Christian and loyal family man
• Samart Funeral Home

Thelma LeBlanc LeBoeuf

• age 83, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin; mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Carl LeBoeuf; two daughters, Jane and Cheryl LeBoeuf; one sister, Wilma LeBlanc Picou; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Wallace LeBoeuf; her parents, Elphege and Louise Henry LeBlanc; and one brother, Leroy LeBlanc
• Catholic; member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and a retired food-service manager for the Terrebonne Parish School Board

Judith E. Murray

• age 61, a native of Bartlesville, Okla., a former resident of Houma and Lafayette, and resident of Alexandria, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2007
• private memorial service held
• survived by one son, Beau Robichaux of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Samantha Thibodaux and husband, Randy, of Fort Polk; two brothers, Thomas Murray of Broussard and Fred Hill of Burlington, Vt.; one sister, Marion Olivier of Austin, Texas; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Marion Barnes and Joseph Murray; and one sister, Martha Murray

Eunice Domangue Rogers

• age 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Arden "Punkin" Rogers and wife, Becky, of Golden Meadow, Ronnie "Fru" Rogers and companion, Henrietta, of Houma and Dale M. Rogers of New Orleans; one daughter, Paulette Rogers Fournier and husband, Wade Jr., of Houma; one sister, Maudry Dagate of Houma; five grandchildren, Ard Rogers, Cindy McDowell, Monique Landrus, Wade Fournier Jr. and Craig Fournier; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Noble Rogers; her parents, Enos Domangue and Corine Foret Domangue; one grandchild, Kris Danos; and one brother, Paul Domangue
• homemaker and a member of Catholic Daughters, L.E.M., N.A.R.F.E., American Legion Auxiliary, Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society Inc. and The Young at Heart; volunteer at the Southdown Museum Gift Shop and was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

 

January 15, 2007

Eddie Andrew ‘Bubba’ Brunet Jr.

• age 57, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
• religious service today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his former wife, Gerry B. Callahan of Houma; one son, Drew Michael Brunet of Houma; two daughters, Dawn Marie Brunet Duehring and husband, Travis, of Madison, Ala., and Cara Michelle Brunet and fiancé, Chad Joseph Credeur, of Houma; five sisters, Edwina B. Schexnayder of Chauvin, Maxine B. Venuto of Utah, Melanie B. Huber of Montegut, Joan B. Domangue of Chauvin and Wanda B. Martin of Bourg; and twin granddaughters
• preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Andrew Brunet Sr. and Louella Guidry Brunet; and his grandparents, John and Edwina Bergeron Brunet and John and Ludovia Lirette Guidry
• salesman for Louis Mohana Furniture and parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral

Mona Martin Fournier

• age 85, a native of Bourg and resident of Raceland, died at 5:50 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Elgene Fournier; two daughters, Glenda F. Rogers and Meryl C. Foret; one sister, Aline Durocher; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Erna Domangue Martin; and one sister, Jeanne Fournier
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Philip Joseph LeBlanc Sr.

• age 88, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
• memorial mass Tuesday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Philip "Phil" LeBlanc and wife, Phyllis, of Gonzales; two daughters, Evelyn L. Navarre and husband, Earl, of Thibodaux, and Jackie L. Landry and husband, Clyde, of Paincourtville; two sisters, Elise Bello and Denise Pourciau; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Landry LeBlanc; his parents, Felix and Lydia Landry LeBlanc; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three sisters, Annie L. Boudreaux, Cecile L. Lorio and May LeBlanc

Le Don ‘L. D.’ Reynolds

• age 88, a native of Payne Springs, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Mulberry Baptist Church; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Cemetery
• survived by one son, Don Barnes Reynolds and wife, Marion Mannings, of Spring, Texas; one daughter, Donna Reynolds Whited and husband, Stan, of Houma; one sister, Editha Cozette Dowing of Seogoville, Texas; four grandchildren, Allison Wahley of Austin, Texas, Ashley Vines of Richardson, Texas, Laren Hartley and Ryan Hartley of Baton Rouge; and seven great-grandchildren, Harrison Whaley, Hudson Whaley, Hayden Whaley, Holden Whaley of Austin, Kate Vines, Molly Vines of Richardson, Texas, and Noah Hartley of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by his wife, Doris Barnes Reynolds; and his parents, Elmer S. Reynolds and Lennie Thomas Boyette Reynolds
• self-employed drilling consultant of 43 years prior to Shell Oil; member of Mulberry Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Asilee McKay Smith

• age 58, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Naomi P. McKay; two sons, David Darnell Smith and Dial Anthony Smith; two brothers, Charles McKay of Chackbay and Timothy McKay of Gray; and two sisters, Lorraine Daigs and husband, Northern, and Melinda Livas and husband, Donald
• preceded in death by her father, Monroe McKay; and her grandparents, Eugene and Clotile McKay and Townsend and Castina Poindexter
• Baptist

 

January 16, 2007

Johnnie T. Bihm

• age 63, a native of Port Barré and resident of Dulac, died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
• religious service Monday at New Life Fellowship-Bayou Blue
• survived by his wife, Ediana Marie; four sons, Christopher, Michael, Adrian and David Bihm; one daughter, Edwina Bihm; three stepdaughters, Shelly V. Domingue, Marchella Verdin and Lesley V. Sanchez; two brothers, Jimmy and Hue Bihm Jr.; one sister, Ermadine Sovie; and 19 grandchildren, Javin, Kyle, Ashley, Kristal, Reba, Erica, Dustin, Holly, Heather and Kiera Bihm, Charles Jr., Austin and Marcia Verdin, Paighton and Kaighen Sanchez, Gabrielle and Skyler Domingue, Shayden and Alayshia Fitch
• preceded in death by his parents, Viola and Hue Bihm; one granddaughter, Angelica Bihm; and one sister, Cathy Breaux
• served in the U.S. Navy; loved fishing and spending time with his family and friends
• Samart Funeral Home

Patricia ‘Patty’ Ryan Cenac

• native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died peacefully in her home after a lengthy illness, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
• visitation today at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; mass Wednesday at the church
• for 39 years, the wife of P. Louis Cenac Jr., M.D., FAPA; five devoted children, Mrs. Timothy Michael Chauvin (Candace Celeste Cenac, J.D.) of Covington, Mrs. John Francis LeDoux (Adrienne Charlemagne Cenac) of Missouri City, Texas, Alexandré Jean-Claude Cenac, J.D., of Baton Rouge and wife, Monique Angelle Cenac, J.D., Mrs. Matthew Alan Moses (Lisette Gabrielle Cenac) of Natchitoches and Charles Jean-Pierre Cenac, M.B.A., C.I.A., of Palo Alto, Calif. and wife, Kara Vogelpohl Cenac; six grandchildren, Caitlin Celeste Chauvin of Covington, John Philip "Jack" LeDoux, Robert Francis LeDoux, Ryan Elizabeth LeDoux, Georgia Abigail LeDoux of Missouri City and Heloise Angelle Cenac of Baton Rouge; and three brothers, Charles R. Ryan, J.D., of Houma and wife, Katherine O’Neal Ryan, Roland L. Ryan of Baton Rouge and wife, Dawn Culpepper Ryan, and Jerome J. Ryan of Covington and wife, Kathye Adams Ryan
• preceded in death by her parents, Sherman Charles and Elois Busby Ryan; and her grandparents, Robert Nathaniel and Maxie Coney Busby
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

Mathew Paul Falgoust

• age 22, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his father, Francis Paul Falgoust; his mother and stepfather, Linda Becnel and Kenny Peterson; his grandparents, Daisy L. Falgoust and Patrick and Betty Becnel; his brother and stepbrother, Chad Falgoust and Brandon Peterson; and his sister and stepsister, Dawn Falgoust and Brandy Villalta
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Francois P. Falgoust
• a 2003 graduate of E.D. White Catholic High School and a 2004 graduate of UTI of Houston; employed by All-Star Hyundai
• Landry’s Funeral Home

William C. Fakier

• age 78, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; mass Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by his wife, Nan LeBlanc Fakier of Houma; two sons, Michael C. Fakier and wife, Ellen, and Kurt N. Fakier and wife, Cindy, of Houma; two brothers, Robert "Bobby" Fakier and Richard "Dickie" Fakier of Houma; and three grandchildren, Kacey F. DeRoche, Kayla A. Fakier and Lauren M. Fakier
• preceded in death by his parents, William N. Fakier and Mae Chauvin Fakier; and one brother, Barry Fakier
• retired general salesman with Dick Barker Inc. with 35 years and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Robert Lee ‘Trim’ Gasery

• age 58, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Desselle Funeral Home in Baton Rouge; services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Port Hudson National Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lisa S. Gasery; three daughters, Tamika Gasery, Rosiland Gasery and Brandy McCoy; seven sons, Robert Gasery Jr., Ramean Gasery, Rasumé Gasery, Kenneth Modica, Tarico Smith, Tedrick Gair and Terrance D. Smith; three sisters, Vera Jeff and husband, Willie, Joann Pollard and husband, Joseph, and Estell Rainey; five brothers, Willie, Michael, Richard, Sammuel Falls and Walter Harold; and 10 grandchildren
• preceded in death by his mother, Dorthy Gasery Harold; one sister, Barbara Williams; and his grandparents, Walter and Daisy Gasery
• contractor and U.S. Army veteran

Lloyd Thomas Loftus

• age 89, a native of Plattenville and resident of Houma, died at 12:27 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; prayer service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by two nieces, Patricia Miller and Tina Hebert; and one nephew, Danny Loftus
• preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 57 years, Johnnie Louise Davis Loftus; his parents, William Thomas Loftus and Lillie Marie Aucoin Loftus; and one brother, Emmett J. Loftus
• retired tool pusher with Texaco for many years, a member of the Knights of Columbus and loved gardening; parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Le Don ‘L. D.’ Reynolds

• age 88, a native of Payne Springs, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 7:55 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
• funeral services today at Mulberry Baptist Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Cemetery
• survived by one son, Don Reynolds and wife, Marion Manning, of Spring, Texas; one daughter, Donna Reynolds Whited and husband, Stan, of Houma; one sister, Editha Cozette Downing of Seagoville, Texas; one brother, Pat Reynolds of Texas; four grandchildren, Allison Wahley of Austin, Texas, Ashley Vines of Richardson, Texas, Lauren Hartley and Ryan Hartley of Baton Rouge; and seven great-grandchildren, Harrison Whaley, Hudson Whaley, Hayden Whaley, Holden Whaley of Austin, Kate Vines, Molly Vines of Richardson, Texas, and Noah Hartley of Baton Rouge
• preceded in death by his wife, Doris Barnes Reynolds; and his parents, Elmer S. Reynolds and Lennie Thomas Boyette Reynolds
• following employment with Shell Oil Company, became a self-employed petroleum engineer for 43 years; member of Mulberry Baptist Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Eunice Domangue Rogers

• age 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• funeral services Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by three sons, Arden "Punkin" Rogers and wife, Becky, of Golden Meadow, Ronnie "Fru" Rogers and companion, Henrietta, of Houma and Dale M. Rogers of New Orleans; one daughter, Paulette Rogers Fournier and husband, Wade Sr., of Houma; one sister, Maudry Dagate of Houma; five grandchildren, Ard Rogers, Cindy McDowell, Monique Landrus, Wade Fournier Jr. and Craig Fournier; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Noble Rogers; her parents, Enos Domangue and Corine Foret Domangue; one grandchild, Kris Danos; one brother, Paul Domangue; and one daughter-in-law, Gail Thibodaux Rogers
• homemaker and a member of Catholic Daughters, L.E.M., N.A.R.F.E., American Legion Auxiliary, Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society Inc. and The Young at Heart; volunteer at the Southdown Museum Gift Shop and was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Melissa Renee Smith

• age 35, a native of Oklahoma and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007
• no services scheduled
• survived by her mother, Wanda Smith of Mena, Ark.; her father, Rodney Smith Sr. of Fairfield, Iowa; two brothers, William Rainey and wife, Sherri, and Rodney Smith Jr., both of Mena; her grandmother, Edna Keller of Fairfield; and her companion, Les Donaldson of Houma
• homemaker, artist and was Baptist

Lorene ‘Dixie’ Tinkes

• age 56, a native of Murfreesboro, Ark., and resident of Gibson, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• visitation today at Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro; funeral service Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in County Line Cemetery
• survived by one son, Michael Leroy Tinkes and wife, Joella, of Gibson; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Wheat and husband, Vince, of Gibson and Patsy Ann Sanford of Prescott, Ark.; three brothers, Lloyd Ashley of Mineral Springs, Ark., Calvin Cox and Clarence Cox, both of Little Rock, Ark.; seven sisters, Rita Cason of Nashville, Ark., Laverne Green of Hearst, Texas, Dorthy Cutler, Elaine Wilson, Mildred McRoskey, LaVerne Mitchell and Fran Donaldson, all of Murfreesboro; 11 grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her husband, Edward Leroy; her parents, Ira and Bertha Elisabeth Funderburk Cox; one son, Charles Edward; and one sister, Linda Kay Clark
• homemaker and a member of the Assembly of God Church

 

January 17, 2007

Anna May Baney

• age 80, a native of Houma and resident of Luling, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Thursday at the chapel
• survived by her husband, Samuel Edwin Baney; three sons, William Edwin, Douglas Joseph and Wayne Michael Baney; two daughters, Lorraine Clement and Elaine Baney; one sister, Amy Marie Marks; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Florestall and Nessie Duplantis Champagne; one brother, Sheldon Champagne; three sisters, Marguerite Dupre, Theresa Chauvin and Rose Buquet; and one grandson, Evan Baney
• awarded the Bishop’s medal in the 90s and was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Patricia ‘Patty’ Ryan Cenac

• native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died peacefully in her home after a lengthy illness, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church in Baton Rouge
• for 39 years, wife of P. Louis Cenac Jr., M.D., FAPA; five devoted children, Mrs. Timothy Michael Chauvin (Candace Celeste Cenac, J.D.) of Covington, Mrs. John Francis LeDoux (Adrienne Charlemagne Cenac) of Missouri City, Texas, Alexandré Jean-Claude Cenac, J.D., of Baton Rouge and wife, Monique Angelle Cenac, J.D., Mrs. Matthew Alan Moses (Lisette Gabrielle Cenac) of Natchitoches and Charles Jean-Pierre Cenac, M.B.A., C.I.A., of Palo Alto, Calif., and wife, Kara Vogelpohl Cenac; six grandchildren, Caitlin Celeste Chauvin of Covington, John Philip "Jack" LeDoux, Robert Francis LeDoux, Ryan Elizabeth LeDoux, Georgia Abigail LeDoux of Missouri City and Heloise Angelle Cenac of Baton Rouge; and three brothers, Charles R. Ryan, J.D., of Houma and wife, Katherine O’Neal Ryan, Roland L. Ryan of Baton Rouge and wife, Dawn Culpepper Ryan, and Jerome J. Ryan of Covington and wife, Kathye Adams Ryan
• preceded in death by her parents, Sherman Charles and Elois Busby Ryan; and her grandparents, Robert Nathaniel and Maxie Coney Busby
• Rabenhorst Funeral Home

Moses Johnson

• age 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his former wife, Leotha Johnson of Thibodaux; one son, Mark Johnson of Raceland; two daughters, Vanessa Lumar of St. James and Sarah Johnson of Vacherie; one brother, Robert Johnson of Thibodaux; one stepbrother, Larry Fletcher of Thibodaux; five sisters, Shirley Johnson, Ruth L. Watkins and husband, the Rev. Ernest Watkins, Judy Johnson of Thibodaux, Cora Dumas and husband, Solomon, and Celestine Bathley and husband, Ray, of Baton Rouge; two stepsisters, Mary Fletcher and Regina Mitchell of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Taylor and Vienta Johnson; one daughter, Janis Carr; one son, Moses Frederick Johnson; one sister, Mary Lee Johnson; two brothers, Clarence Johnson and Albert Lee Johnson; and his grandparents, Willie and Mariah Davis, Bertha Triggs and Elijah Johnson
• Baptist

Dave Ogle III

• age 50, a native of Columbia, Tenn., a former resident of Houma and a resident of Canute, Okla., died Monday, Jan. 15, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Oklahoma, with burial in St. Francis Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Peggy, of Canute; one son, William Ogle of Canute; one daughter, Stephanie Adams and husband, Shawn, of Foss, Okla.; his mother, Yvonne Ogle of Brookhaven, Miss.; his mother-in-law, Gelene Schreck of Canute; two sisters, Debbie Porche of Blountville, Tenn., and Patty Ogle of Pulaski, Tenn.; one brother, Donald Ogle of Nashville, Tenn.; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Dave Ogle II
• worked in the oilfield and was a mechanic at L & R Tire for a number of years before owning and operating Dave’s Diesel

Herbert ‘Herb’ Shows

• age 78, a native of El Dorado, Ark., and resident of Larose, died at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose
• survived by his companion, Elphie Savoie; two sons, David Shows and companion, David Williams, and John Milton Shows and wife, Paula; one sister, Louise Britt; four grandchildren, Stephen Shows and wife, Ashley, Amy Shows, Ian Shows and Mia Shows; and one great-granddaughter, Raven Shows
• preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Virginia H. Shows; his parents, Hermie and Ilene Shows; and one brother, James C. Shows
• retired marketing manager of Latelco and a U.S. Korean War Army veteran; member of the La. Chapter of Independent Telephone Association, past president and board member of experimental Aircraft Association, past president of Lower Lafourche Airport, original member of Big Band Dance Band "Debonnaires", past volunteer of Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s search and rescue, a member of Community Bible Church Choir and Band and a member of the Lafourche Parish Community Band; enjoyed playing music, flying, tinkering with his computer and sending e-mails; member of Community Bible Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Mollie Verret Verdin

• age 40, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Calvin "MeMe" Verdin Sr.; her parents, Paul T. and Berline Francis Verret; one son, Calvin "C.J." Verdin Jr.; two daughters, Celina E. and Cornelius H. Verdin; two brothers, Nollie Sr. and Billy Joe Verret; and three sisters, Mattie and Bobbie Jo Verret and Betty Jo Picou

 

January 18, 2007

Arnold Belanger

• age 67, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
• survived by his wife, Jullie Malbrough Belanger; six daughters, Eleonor Remont, Holly Champagne, Sandra Belanger, Lori St. Amant, Connie Soudelier and Julie Schultz; two brothers, Myron "M.C." Belanger Jr. and Daniel Belanger Sr.; one sister, Joan Danos; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Myron Sr. and Jeanne Cadiere Belanger; and one sister, Marion Belanger

AliceMae Gaudet Bergeron

• age 86, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland; mass Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Tommy, Curtis, Michael and Charles "Chuck" Bergeron; two daughters, Evelyn Bergeron and Susan B. Senette; one sister, Isabella Baudoin; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Bergeron; her parents, Franklin and Ida Robichaux Gaudet; two sons, Kenneth and Joseph A. Bergeron Jr.; one brother, Samuel Gaudet; and five sisters, Jeanne Mitchell, Velma Gaudet, Bernice Scott, Marguerite Breaux and Beatrice Robichaux
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Fred O. Dugas

• age 90, a resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2007
• no services scheduled; donated his body to LSU Medical Center
• survived by two sisters, Margaret "Muggs" D. Long and Emerite D. Badeaux; one brother, Francis Dugas; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Louise D. and Ulysse Dugas; one sister, Gertrude D. Plaisance; and three brothers, Col. Meade J. Dugas, Irby L. Dugas and Dr. L.J. Dugas
• served 12 years in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack

Maudine ‘Jo’ Gathings Knight

• age 72, a native of New Castle, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
• no services scheduled
• survived by two sons, Terry Horn and Kerry Knight and wife, Elaine; one daughter, Starla "Honey" Stuckey and companion, James Mire; two brothers, Bennie Gathings of Abilene, Texas, and J.O. Gathings of Hurst, Texas; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Willie Gathings and Pearlene Oliphant; two sons, Billy Cox and Gary Horn; one brother, Charles Gathings; and one sister, Martha Elliott

Kenneth Joseph Melancon

• a native of Gray and resident of Houma, died peacefully in his home, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
• visitation Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Church Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by his wife, Betty Duet Melancon of Houma; two daughters, Hope Scott and husband, Terry, of Gray and Melissa Bascle and husband, Matt, of Houma; three stepdaughters, Sharon Theriot and husband, Walt, of White Hall, Ark., Lynn Bonvillain of Lafayette and Beth Rowland and husband, Todd, of Austin, Texas; his mother, Bessie Prejeant Melancon of Gray; one brother, Phil Melancon and wife, Catherine, of Thomasville, Ga.; two sisters, Betty Bennett and husband, George, of Pensacola, Fla., and Emily Daye and husband, Jeré, of Houma; five grandchildren, Ashleigh and Darren Scott, Connor and Nicholas Bascle and Sarah Louise Marble; and six step-grandchildren, Sarah Beth and Kathryn Theriot, Annelise Bonvillain, Madison, Evan and Caroline Rowland
• preceded in death by his father, George Melancon; and one son, John Melancon
• served in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired field foreman with Amoco Production Co.; enjoyed golfing and woodworking and loved spending time with his family and friends; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church and a member of its Knights of Columbus Council
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Anthony Bernard Mosely

• age 27 days, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007
• graveside service Friday at Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Charlene Marie Mosely and Anthony Bernard Oubre; and his grandparents, Noel Williams Sr. and Mary Williams

Marguerite Landry St. Germain

• age 74, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died of heart failure at 3:24 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007
• visitation Friday and to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Homer St. Germain; one son, Anthony J. St. Germain and wife, Jane "Coco" St. Germain; one daughter, Paula S. Saucier; and six grandchildren, Barrette Mabile, Ricky and Conrad Saucier, Mathew Taylor Mears, John Paul St. Germain and Mark Anthony St. Germain
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Vivian Blanchard Landry
• member of the Third Order of Mary, a choir member and a religion education teacher at St. Anne Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Beatrice ‘Bea’ Crochet Trahan

• age 88, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Davis Trahan Jr. of Montegut and Darryl Guidry of Chauvin; one daughter, Merrill G. Lajaunie of Houma; two brothers, Junius Crochet and Ernest Crochet of Montegut; two sisters, Rosie Bourg of Montegut and Girdie Johnson of Houma; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Harris Guidry; her second husband, Davis Trahan Sr.; her parents, James Crochet and Alexina Price Crochet; one grandson, Harris Guidry; four brothers, Henry, Wilcliff, Walter and Paul Crochet; and two sisters, Shirley Smith and Josephine Bourg
• homemaker and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

James Zannis

• age 79, a resident of Homewood, Ala., died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
• funeral services were held in Alabama
• survived by his wife, Margaret Zannis; one son, Peter James Victor Zannis; three daughters, Margaret Gayle Yester, Tena Maria Payne and Chris Ann Wingo; two brothers, Richard Zannis and George Zannis; one sister, Dr. Marie Zannis; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Pete George Zannis and Rena Zannis; and one brother, Johnny Zannis
• served in the Merchant Marines and was a retired teamster; member of Bluff Park UMC and was an active member of Zamora Shrine, Hillbilly Unit, North Birmingham Masonic Lodge and Ruth Chapter No. 3 Eastern Star

 

January 19, 2007

Carroll ‘Caro’ Benoit

• age 71, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednes-day, Jan. 17, 2007
• visitation Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Parlor; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home parlor
• survived by his wife, Katherine Benoit; two daughters, Daphne Benoit and husband, Kevin, and Sherry Rodrigue and husband, Greg; two sisters, Diana Toms Bergeron and Juanita Prevost; and two grandchildren, Stefan Benoit and Kelci Benoit
• preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Benoit and Elvine Duet Benoit; one brother, Calvin Benoit; and one sister, Theresa Benoit
• U.S. Navy veteran
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

James ‘Junie Boy’ Buggage Jr.

• age 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houston, died in Magnolia, Miss., Satur-day, Jan. 13, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Sandra Knockum Buggage of Houston; two sons, Renaldo Buggage and wife, Kawana, and Terell Buggage of Houston; two daughters, Ingrid King and husband, Kevin, of Harvey and Raven Buggage of LaPlace; his mother, Willie Mae Fontenberry of Magnolia, Miss; one sister, Joyce Martin of McComb; two brothers, Larry Buggage of Magnolia and Genarald Buggage and wife, Dorothy, of New Orleans; 13 grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, James Buggage Sr.
• U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Louis Joseph DuBois

• age 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 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 Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Robert "Peanut" DuBois and wife, Debra, of Sulphur and Buddy Chambliss and wife, Diana, of Powder Springs, Ga.; one daughter, Roxanne DuBois Mayer and husband, Mark, of Houma; two brothers, Paul DuBois and Leroy DuBois of Houma; one sister, Theresa Authement of Chauvin; eight grandchildren, Brandon DuBois, Randé DuBois, Roy Finley, Shanon Schevers, Shane Chambliss, Russell Caldwell, Kristen Caldwell and Daniel Mayer; and one great-grandchild, Stephanie Chambliss
• He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam DuBois and Emelia Trahan DuBois; one brother, Davis DuBois; and four sisters, Marie Labit Breaux, Marceline Bergeron, Elda Falgout and Aline Duplantis
• retired utility man with Columbia Gulf Transmission of 42 years and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War; enjoyed boiling seafood, barbecuing, socializing with his friends and spending time with his family
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Lou Birda Lovely Griffin Jackson

• age 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007
• visitation today at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Saturday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Chauvin, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Hebert Jackson; four sons, Wendell Griffin Sr., Henry Griffin, Isaac Giffin Jr. and Lentrell Griffin; six daughters, Cheryl Lewis, Mary Calloway, Lisa Griffin, Vernell Johnson, Margaret Griffin and JoAnn Ricks; three brothers, Clarence Lovely Jr., Michael Lovely and Willie Lovely; two sisters, Doretha Andrews and Joyce LaGarde; 58 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her first husband, Isaac Griffin Sr.; her parents, Clarence Lovely Sr. and Hallet W. Lovely; one grandson, Wendell Griffin Jr.; two brothers, Henry Lovely and L.J. Lovely; and her grandparents, Walter and Henryetta Cooks, Willie Lovely and Lori Bearden
• served as an usher

Earlma Eva Price Lawson

• age 68, a native of Darrow and resident of Marrero, died at her residence, Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• visitation today at Heavenly Star Baptist Church in Marrero; wake service today at the church; funeral service Saturday at the church, with burial in Providence Memorial Park in Kenner
• survived by four sons, James Lawson of San Bernadino, Calif., Reginald Sr. and wife, Elizabeth, Cornell and Ernest Lawson, all of Marrero; six daughters, Annie Hughes of San Bernadino, Antoinette Williams, Giesele Ceasar and husband, Gabriel, Helene Richardson, and Renell and Daphne Lawson, all of Marrero; three brothers, Louis Price Sr., James Price Jr. and Robert Price; one sister, Jermaine Price; two uncles, Isadore Riley and Arthur Johnson; four aunts, Cora Lee Johnson, Estelle Jones, Susan and Betty Riley; three godchildren; 31 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Lawson; her parents, James and Isabella Price; one son, Jerome Lawson; and one son-in-law, Edward Williams
• retired school-bus driver for Jefferson Parish School System
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Jarret ‘Heavy’ Lee

• age 33, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died in Lafayette, Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux; services Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Dianne Lee of Thibodaux and Charles Carter of Houma; two sons, Damond and Tyree; four daughters, Jarday, Jada, Makayka and Dashara; six brothers, Courtney Poche, Jardney Bell, Lawrence Robertson, Corey Owens, Charles, Dustin and Trylan Carter; his paternal grandmother, Bernadine Carter of Houma; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Owens; his paternal grandfather, Charles Carter Sr.; and one sister-in-law, Kayla Poche
• William and Southall Funeral Home

Kenneth Joseph Melancon

• native of Gray and resident of Houma, died peacefully in his home, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Church Cemetery in Schriever
• survived by his wife, Betty Duet Melancon of Houma; two daughters, Hope Scott and husband, Terry, of Gray and Melissa Bascle and husband, Matt, of Houma; three stepdaughters, Sharon Theriot and husband, Walt, of White Hall, Ark., Lynn Bonvillain of Lafayette and Beth Rowland and husband, Todd, of Austin, Texas; his mother, Bessie Prejeant Melancon of Gray; one brother, Phil Melancon and wife, Catherine, of Thomasville, Ga.; two sisters, Betty Bennett and husband, George, of Pensacola, Fla., and Emily Daye and husband, Jeré, of Houma; five grandchildren, Ashleigh and Darren Scott, Connor and Nicholas Bascle and Sarah Louise Marble; and six step-grandchildren, Sarah Beth and Kathryn Theriot, Annelise Bonvillain, Madison, Evan and Caroline Rowland
• preceded in death by his father, George Melancon; and one son, John Melancon
• served in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired field foreman with Amoco Production Co.; enjoyed golfing and woodworking; parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church and a member of its Knights of Columbus Council
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marguerite Landry St. Germain

• age 74, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died of heart failure at 3:24 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Homer St. Germain; one son, Anthony J. St. Germain and wife, Jane "Coco" St. Germain; one daughter, Paula S. Saucier; and six grandchildren, Barrette Mabile, Ricky and Conrad Saucier, Mathew Taylor Mears, John Paul St. Germain and Mark Anthony St. Germain
• preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Vivian Blanchard Landry
• member of the Third Order of Mary, a choir member and a religion education teacher at St. Anne Catholic Church
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Louis ‘Kool Aid’ Williams Sr.

• age 81, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Dularge; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray
• survived by five daughters, Sarah Williams, Stacey Williams, Judy Williams, Juliette Williams and Nadein Williams, all of Houma; three sons, Louis Williams Jr. and Marcus Williams of Houma and Michael Williams and wife, Betty, of Raceland; one sister, Sarah Coleman of Houma; 21 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Williams; his parents, Calvin and Mary Salisbury Williams; one sister, Ollie Hawkins; and five brothers, Alvin, Calvin, Jessie, Earl and Willie Williams
• member of Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church

Alma Zbinden Zimmerman

• age 93, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux for 60 years, died at Thibodaux Regional Hospital, Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Landry’s Funeral Home; services Monday at First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux, with burial Monday at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans
• survived by two daughters, Judy Thorne and husband, Mike Musick, of Reston, Va., and Jane Jackson and husband, Bill, of Oxford, Ohio; two grandsons, Tim and Chris Jackson; one niece, Paula Jameson of Arlington, Va.; one nephew, Rick Jameson and wife, Mary, of Houma; and her husband’s cousin, Audrey Reich of New Orleans
• preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Guz Zimmerman, former secretary-treasurer of the Lafourche Parish Police Jury
• began teaching kindergarten at age 18 at the Gentilly Terrace School, after completing a normal school curriculum; subsequently received her degree in education from Tulane’s University College; returned to teaching, substituting initially at Schriever School, after the birth of her daughters; most of her career was spent in the Thibodaux public-school system, teaching history and math at the upper elementary and junior high level; active in various teachers groups, including ADK and received a master’s in education from Nicholls State University
• met her husband at a Lutheran church camp and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Thibodaux for 60 years where she taught Sunday school, participated in Women of the Church and served on the board of elders; also active in ecumenical affairs including World Day of Prayer
• teacher and churchwoman and was active in a host of other social groups, serving as a Girl Scout leader in the 1950s, a hospital volunteer during her retirement and a charter member of TaWaSi, where for a number of years she was treasurer of their annual antiques show
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

January 19, 2007

Tommy Hugh Allen

• age 79, a resident of Broussard, died peacefully at his home at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at David Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette; services today at the funeral home, with interment at a later date
• survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Patricia Ann Brice Allen, of Broussard; three sons, Tommy R. Allen and wife, Gaynell, William "Bill" Allen and wife, Melody Anne, and Bobby Don Allen and Judith Ann Allen, all of Lafayette; eight grandchildren, Kendall R. Allen, Kyle M. Allen, Kreig M. Allen, Lauren E. Allen, Stacey R. Allen, Billy Ray Allen, Jordan A. Allen and MaLann Allen; and 10 great-grandchildren, Ricky Allen, Ryan Allen, Ross Allen, Jenna Allen, Joel Allen, Kody Allen, Kole Allen, Ashely Allen, Amanda Allen and Kami Allen, all of the Lafayette/Broussard/Youngville area
• preceded in death by his parents, and one great-granddaughter, Julia Marie Allen
• spent his entire life in the oilfield sales; member of the First Baptist Church of Broussard and devoted his time to numerous organizations over the years
• David Funeral Home

Jarrett ‘Heavy’ Lee

• age 33, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died in Lafayette, Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Thibodaux; services today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his parents, Dianne Lee of Thibodaux and Charles Carter of Houma; his stepfather, Howard Bell; two sons, Damond and Tyree; four daughters, Jarday, Jada, Makayka and Dashara; five brothers, Courtney Poche, Jardney Bell, Lawrence Robertson, Corey Owens and Charles Dustin; one sister, Trylan Carter; one sister-in-law, Kayla Poche; his paternal grandmother, Bernadine Carter of Houma; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Owens; and his paternal grandfather, Charles Carter Sr.
• William and Southall Funeral Home

Anna Lee Kraemer Nicholas

• age 67, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Eric Nicholas; one son, Eric "T-Nick" Nicholas Jr. and wife, Debra Samanie Nicholas; two daughters, Donna Nicholas Brock and Rhonda Nicholas Clement; four brothers, Henry Kraemer Jr., Stanley Kraemer, Faron Kraemer and Lynn Kraemer; four sisters, Erna Mae Folse, Susie Demptster, May Lou Cortez and Loritta Callais; five grandchildren, Kris Nicholas, Danny Nicholas, Shan Brock, Heather Brock Colwart and Janie Clement; five great-grandchildren, Carolyn Nicholas, Logan Nicholas, Laney Adams, Cameron Colwart and Courtney Brock; and her godchild, Jerry Cortez
• preceded in death by her parents, Henry Kraemer Sr. and Anise Rome Kraemer; one son, Danny Joseph Nicholas; one brother, Loris Kraemer; and two sisters, Delores Cortez and Marilyn Ockmond
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

 

January 21, 2007

Jackie Marie Armand

• age 40, a native of Pineville and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 2:10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
• visitation Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano; mass Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by her parents, Theresa Ann Descant Armand and Billy Anthony Armand; her grandmother, Cecile Prevot; five brothers, Anthony, Steve, Kim, Kenneth and Ray Armand; and two sisters, Cynthia A. Lanasse and Monique Armand
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Onedia Bordelon Descant, Esnard Descant and Ogden Armand; one daughter, Jackie John Chennilairo; and a sister, Anita Armand
• enjoyed music and loved animals

John J. ‘Johnny’ Boudreaux Sr.

• age 57, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:42 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" H. Boudreaux; one son, John J. Boudreaux and wife, Angela Boudreaux; one sister, Eve B. Orgeron; two daughters, Charlotte Terrebonne and husband, Byron Terrebonne, and Jessica Dardar and husband, Rusty Dardar; four grandchildren, Cody Boudreaux, Tierney Dardar, Nathan Boudreaux and Bailey Terrebonne; three step-grandchildren, Andrea Guidry, Joan Brunet and Rusty Dardar; and three step-great-grandchildren, Courtney Guidry, Kylee Guidry and Jessie Guidry
• preceded in death by his parents, Adam Joseph and Trina Callais Boudreaux; one brother, Jimmy Boudreaux; and two sisters, Joann Boudreaux and Jennifer Boudreaux
• worked for Crosby Tugs and was an avid movie watcher; parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Danny Lee Davis

• age 56, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma; mass at the funeral home, with cremation by Crematorium Inc. of Houma
• survived by his wife, Cynthia Darcey Davis; one son, Lee X. Davis; three daughters, Elizabeth, Charlene and Lena Davis; three brothers, Henry Jr., Chris and Lynn Davis; four sisters, Sheila Breaux, Lana Trahan, Jada Boudreaux and Cindy Authement
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Davis Sr. and Elizabeth "Topee" Dryden Davis; and one sister, Elverna Guidry

Ledie Gisclair Eymard

• age 88, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 12:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Monday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by one son, Raleigh Eymard; one daughter, Linda Cheramie; one brother, Ivan Gisclair; three sisters, Marcia Davis, Sarah Eymard and Patty Callais; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Cobin" Eymard; her parents, Alidor Gisclair Jr. and Alice Lasseigne Gisclair; two brothers, Hansel Gisclair and Cliff Duet; one sister, Ursula Collins; and one granddaughter
• parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church; member of the Ladies of LaSallette Altar Society, and a Eucharistic minister; hobbies included crochet and sewing

Helen Patterson

• age 99, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gibson, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson; services at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one son, Noble Patterson and wife, Louise, of Las Vegas; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Estelle Hanzy; her husband, Lucien Patterson; two sons, Vernon and Junius Patterson; one daughter, Alcementa Patterson Johnson; one granddaughter, Linda H. Patterson; two brothers, Henry Hanzy and Shirley Hanzy; and two sisters, Viola Minor and Josie Alvin
• retired homemaker and member of the Golden Leaf chapter of Eastern Star and St. James Baptist Church

Beverly Wean Landry

• age 70, a native of Columbus, Ohio, and resident of Houma, died at 6:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Coteau Baptist Church; services at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories in Gray
• survived by three sons, Ted A. Landry II, Shawn Landry and wife, Darcus, and Jody Landry and wife, Stephanie; two daughters, Rebecca L. Marcel and Christina L. Landry; four grandchildren, Amiee Marcel, Spencer Savoy, Emma and Caleb Landry; two brothers, Ronald Wean and Charles Jenny; one sister, Marlene J. Stowe; and numerous nieces and nephews and family and friends
• preceded in death by her former husband, Ted A. Landry Sr., her parents, Roy F. Wean and Marian Grenbach Jenny; and her stepfather, Carl Jenny
• parishioner of Coteau Baptist Church; fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association; coordinator for the election polls; teacher for five years, and an Avon representative for 35 years
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Cecile Rita Berthelot Pitre

• age 83, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis S. Pitre; her parents, Mertil Berthelot and Ophelia Pontiff Berthelot; and one brother, M.B. Berthelot
• homemaker and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church

Marie Angela Leonce Sanders
aka Florence Marie Nixon

• died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Church in Houma; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her daughter-in-law, Aletha "Bernice" H. Sears; five grandchildren, Michael W. Sears and companion, Margaret Lodrigue, Barbara J. Wilson of Houma, Sheila M. Bradley and husband, Edward Sr., of Tennessee, Angelia S. Hite and husband, Melvin, of Houma, Lori H. Sears of Alaska; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
• preceded in death by her parents, Leonce and Lula T. Sanders; husbands Northern F. Nixon and James Anthony Sears; one son, James J. Sears Jr.; two brothers, Willie and Leonce Sanders; two sisters, Hazel Henry and Rosalie Ledet; one grandson, John Wilson Sr.; one great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends

Ralph David Zeringue Sr.

• age 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
• private service Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by his wife of 34 years, Donna Smith Zeringue; two sons, Ralph David Zeringue Jr. and William Frantz Zeringue; one brother, Don Francis Zeringue; and one sister, Peggy June Zeringue Clause
• preceded in death by her parents, Verdir Jean and Effie Marie Gros Zeringue; and one brother, Dr. V. J. Zeringue
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War; avid hunter and fisherman, and a member of the Crockette Hunting Club of Texas, the Raccourci Hunting Club, the Lake Theriot Fishing Club and the Bayou Dularge Hunting Club; an LSU graduate and retired from Exxon/Mobil after 29 years

 

January 22, 2007

Paul K. Cazenave

• age 68, a native of Lutcher and resident of Napoleo-nville, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Community Worship Center in Plattenville; religious service Tuesday at the church, with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville
• survived by his wife, Myrtice Aucoin Cazenave; four sons, Kenneth Cazenave of Martin, Tenn., Mike Cazenave of Rainbow City, Ala., Scott Cazenave of Plattenville and Jason Cazenave of Labadieville; six daughters, Liz Mrak of Iota, Robin Cazenave of Flintstone, Ga., Tammy Williams of Napoleonville, Sandra Poe of Erath, Debbie Martinolich of Thibodaux and Cindi Clement of Brookhaven, Miss.; one sister, Earline Landry; 18 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Adlai Cazenave and Luce Chenier Cazenave; and two sisters, Geraldine Amadee and Barbara Kleibert
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Timothy Andrew ‘Tim’ Rauch

• age 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died peacefully in his home after a lengthy illness, at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• husband of Margaret Shadow Rauch; and is survived by his mother, Nellie Munson Rauch of Houma; one son, Nicklaus Rauch of Atlanta; two daughters, Heidi Rauch of Atlanta and Shannon Lovell of New Orleans; three brothers, Bernard Rauch of San Antonio, Michael Rauch of Houston and Jaime Rauch of Houma; one grandchild, Aria Rauch; and his close friend, Art Magee of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Bernard T. Rauch Sr.; one brother, Randy Rauch; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glendy J. Munson and Mr. and Mrs. John B. Rauch
• vice president of purchasing for Offshore Specialties; an avid fisherman; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie E. Toups

• age 102, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one niece, Mary Alice Van Sickle; three nephews, Francis M. Toups, Emile J. Toups and Larry E. Toups; and many great-nieces and great-nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Edgar T. and Alice Barrilleaux Toups; two brothers, Edgar J. Toups and Emile F. Toups; one sister, Ida T. Foret; one niece, Patricia F. DeGravelles; and one nephew, George "Buddy" Toups
• spent her entire life in Lafourche Parish involved in the education system of Lafourche schools for 19 years as a teacher, 22 years as principal of District No. 7 and one year as principal of Holy Savior for a total of 42 years; active in community-service organizations such as the American Legion Auxiliary, Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America and VFW Auxiliary; awarded the Lions Club Citizens of the Year for 1972 and was also active working at the voting polls during election time; parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport
• Falgout Funeral Home

Mark D. White

• age 49, a native of Luling and resident of Houma, died peacefully of Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) at home surrounded by family and friends at 3:43 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home conducted by Bishop Greg Stock of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Cydney Smith White; one daughter, Lauren White Harmon; his parents, Decker and Gloria White; two sisters, Kristin White and Sheryl Bonilla and husband, Henry; two brothers, Keith White and wife, Sue, and Darren White and wife, Linda; one sister-in-law, Stevette Anderson and husband, Dwight; his mother-in-law, Janet Smith; seven nephews; and four nieces
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Missak and Verkin Selian, Perry and Gladys White; and his father-in-law, Stephen Smith
• also at Mark’s bedside were dear friends, Jonathan Bruce, Jeanne Breaux, Becky and Paul Ianazzo, Dr. John Shults, Tara Stringer and Shannon Huber
• a 1976 graduate of Hahnville High School and graduated from Louisiana State University; received his master’s degree and was a practicing nurse anesthetist (CRNA) at Chabert Medical Center; loved RX-7s, auto racing, guns, politics, history and medicine
• Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

January 23, 2007

Ann Benich

• age 86, a native of Dalagua, Colo., and resident of Houma, died at her residence Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007
• mass today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by her caregiver, Penny Benich; one brother, Thomas Benich; two sisters, Mary Benich McCleary and Francis Benich Johnson; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, John Jr., George, Tony, Frank and Nick Benich; and three sisters, Mildred Latuda, Kay Benich and Tillie Benich
• World War II veteran serving in the Army Air Force

Jimmie Paul Chiasson

• age 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 4:37 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay; mass Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• .survived by his wife, Kimberly Hall Chiasson; his mother, Rita Garnet Chiasson; one son, Jimmie Joseph Chiasson; two brothers, Rusty Chiasson and Stephen Caillouet; and three sisters, Sandra Hotard, Glenda Miller and Debra Stevens
• preceded in death by his father, Joseph " Yank" Chiasson
• pipefitter for Avondale Shipyard and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Katie ‘Kate’ L. Angeles Crump

• native of Garden City, Kan., and resident of Houma, died in Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn., Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Christophers Episcopal Church in Kingsport, Tenn. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church
• survived by her son, Christopher and his wife, Dorothy; two granddaughters and great-grandchildren, all of Jonesborough; one sister, Maurine Huber of Garden City; one brother, Chris Angeles of Garden City; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Anna Angeles; two brothers, Sotirious and Constantine Angeles; two sisters, A. Louise Gilchrist and Georgia Nannarone; and her first husband, Chris Manasis who died in an auto accident in 1950 and her husband, Herman C. Crump in 1987
• after graduating from GCHS, employed by Garnand’s Furniture and later by the GC Co-op as a secretary and bookkeeper. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church
• soon after marrying Herman C. Crump, the couple moved to Natchitoches where Mr. Crump taught and they both worked with troubled teens for several years; then settled in Houma to raise their son; she was, at various times, a licensed cosmetologist, a sales representative, a counselor and always enjoyed gardening; her good neighbors and church family in Houma were important to her
• Carter-Tent Funeral Home in Kingsport

Helen M. Lemoine

• age 92, a native of Seattle, a longtime resident of Grand Junction, Colo., and resident of Paradise Valley, Ariz., died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
• family services Friday at Martin Mortuary and Memorial Gardens of the Valley in Grand Junction
• survived by her four married children, Suzanne LeMoine of Honolulu, Becky Hamlin of Scottsdale, Ariz., Nancy Byers of Longmont, Colo., and Bruce Lemoine of Thibodaux; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• lived in Grand Junction for 55 years, and in 2005 at the age of 90, she finally agreed to move to Paradise Valley to be near her daughter; is remembered, depending on when in her life encountered, as an athlete, swimmer, drycleaner owner, widow at age 46, treasurer of the Rio Grande Federal Credit Union, PTA President at Lowell School, women’s bridge player, bingo player at the Senior Center, European traveler, wife, mother, lover of people, seamstress, thrifty
• Martin Mortuary and Memorial Gardens

Helen ‘BaBa’ Parfait

• age 48, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Wednesday at the funeral home
• survived by her companion, Philip Trahan; her father, Paul "Boy" Parfait; three sons, Shawn, Ryan and Johnathan Parfait; three daughters, Dawn Welch, Gypsy Brown and Stormy Parfait; four brothers, Tony, Bradley, John and Terrell Parfait; two sisters, Mary Freeman and Pauline Laughlin; and 14 grandchildren
• preceded in death by her mother, Josephine Parfait; and one sister, Charlene Parfait

Cecile Rita Berthelot Pitre

• age 83, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
• mass today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two nephews, Jessie Berthelot and John Berthelot Sr. of Houma; one niece, Janice Berthelotte Wright of Lamesa, Calif.; and three nephews, Douglas Berthelotte of Lamesa, Robert Berthelotte of San Francisco and William Berthelotte of New Hampshire
• preceded in death by her husband, Louis S. Pitre; her parents, Martil Berthelot and Ophelia Pontiff Berthelot; two brothers, M.B. Berthelot and James P. Berthelot Sr.; and one nephew, James Berthelot Jr.
• homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Timothy Andrew ‘Tim’ Rauch

• age 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died peacefully in his home after a lengthy illness, at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• husband of Margaret Shadow Rauch; and is survived by his mother, Nellie Munson Rauch of Houma; one son, Nicklaus Rauch of Atlanta; two daughters, Heidi Rauch of Atlanta and Shannon Lovell of New Orleans; three brothers, Bernard Rauch of San Antonio, Michael Rauch of Houston and Jaime Rauch of Houma; one grandchild, Aria Rauch; and his close friend, Art Magee of Houma
• preceded in death by his father, Bernard T. Rauch Sr.; one brother, Randy Rauch; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glendy J. Munson and Mr. and Mrs. John B. Rauch
• retired executive in the oil and gas industry; an avid fisherman; parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Alex St. Amant Sr.

• age 84, a native of Leroy and resident of Houma, died at noon Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation Wednesday 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 wife, Cecile Deroche St. Amant of Houma; four sons, Alex St. Amant Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Bourg, Robert St. Amant Sr. and wife, Rose Mary, of Kentucky, Allen St. Amant and wife, Eartha, of Gray and Clarence St. Amant and wife, Lori, of Houma; one daughter, Desiree St. Amant of Houma; eight grandchildren, Angel S. Garner, Aimee S. Detiveaux, Annette S. Martin, Robert St. Amant Jr., Jonathan St. Amant, Dawn K. Baker, Kayla K. Nora and Kimberly St. Amant; and eight great-grandchildren, Bobby Martin, Alexis Martin, Alex Detiveaux, Reece Detiveaux, Brittany Henry, Marc Baker and including one great-granddaughter and great-grandson, not named
• preceded in death by his parents, Robert St. Amant and Azelia Cormier St. Amant; three brothers, Lionel St. Amant, John St. Amant and Noé St. Amant; and one sister, Olive Menard
• retired roustabout with Texaco and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Roland ‘Roy’ Tabor

• age 75, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw; mass Wednesday at the chapel, with burial in St. James Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Richard and Gabe Tabor; one brother, Perry Tabor; one sister, Lena Sanchez; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Elsie V. Tabor; his parents, Elfer and Dora Tabor; one brother, Walter Tabor; and one sister, Marie Tabor

Mark D. White

• age 49, a native of Luling and resident of Houma, died peacefully of Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) at home surrounded by family and friends at 3:43 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; funeral services Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by his wife, Cydney Smith White; one daughter, Lauren White Harmon; his parents, Decker and Gloria White; two sisters, Kristin White and Sheryl Bonilla and husband, Henry; two brothers, Keith White and wife, Sue, and Darren White and wife, Linda; one sister-in-law, Stevette Anderson and husband, Dwight; his mother-in-law, Janet Smith; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Missak and Verkin Selian, Perry and Gladys White; and his father-in-law, Stephen Smith
• practicing nurse anesthetist (CRNA) at Chabert Medical Center

Ralph David Zeringue Sr.

• age 60, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007
• private service was held Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by his wife of 34 years, Donna Smith Zeringue; two sons, Ralph David Zeringue Jr. and William Frantz Zeringue; one brother, Don Francis Zeringue; and one sister, Peggy June Zeringue Clause
• preceded in death by her parents, Verdir Jean and Effie Marie Gros Zeringue; and one brother, Dr. V. J. Zeringue
• parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; an Army veteran of the Vietnam War; an avid hunter and fisherman, and a member of the Crockette Hunting Club of Texas, the Raccourci Hunting Club, the Lake Theriot Fishing Club and the Bayou Dularge Hunting Club; graduated from LSU and retired from Exxon Mobil after 29 years
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

 

January 24, 2007

Edward ‘Chinch’ Carter

• age 73, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Napoleonville, died at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Andrea Joseph of New Orleans; two sons, Michael Holly and Lionel Joseph of Napoleonville; one brother, Lloyd Carter of New Orleans; two sisters, Julia Barnes of Gretna and Ruth Carter of Donaldsonville; nine grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Carter; his parents, Helen and Allen Carter; two brothers, Herman Myles and Allen Carter Jr.; and two sisters, Ethel Valentine and Hilda Wilson
• William and Southall Funeral Home

Kirby Pierre Courteaux Sr.

• age 66, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Montegut Baptist Church; services Thursday at the church, with burial in Dugas Cemetery
• survived by one son, Kirby "Bud" Courteaux Jr.; three daughters, Loretta Dupre and husband, Jeffrey, Marsha C. Pitre and husband, Paul, and Rebecca Aronson; two brothers, Ollie Sr. and Earnest Courteaux Sr.; two half-brothers, Patrick Gregoire and Charles James Gregoire Sr.; three sisters, Marie Domangue, Laura Collins and Lois Randall; one half-sister, Genevieve Gregoire; one stepsister, Mary G. Domangue; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Rita Dion Courteaux; his parents, Eulice J. and Eva Gregoire Courteaux; his stepfather, Louis Gregoire Sr.; one stepbrother, Louis Gregoire Jr.; one brother, Philip Courteaux; one half-brother, Adam Gregoire; two sisters, Judy Guidry and Evelyn Courteaux; and one stepsister, Rosella Hodge.

Kevin James Dufrene Sr.

• age 51, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 2:25 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Patsy Sardenga Dufrene; his mother, Dolores Plaisance Dufrene; one son, Kevin James Dufrene Jr.; one daughter, Katrina Marie Dufrene; one brother, Craig Dufrene; one sister, Cynthia Wiltz; and four grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Calvin J. Dufrene

Alvin P. Hebert

• age 64, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:07 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off; mass Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Claudette Matherne Hebert; two sons, Ted Paul Hebert and Fred Joseph Hebert; two daughters, Lisa Hebert Danos and Stacy Hebert Galliano; one sister, Alverta Cheramie; and five grandchildren, Cody Hebert, Cade Danos, Aren Galliano, Jenna Hebert and Alec Danos
• preceded in death by his parents, Early J. and Lucille Dufrene Hebert; three brothers, Clarence Hebert, Eroy Hebert and Surgis Hebert; and one sister, Mary Ann Matherne
• an avid reader and enjoyed watching wrestling; parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

George ‘Pee Wee’ Hebert

• age 64, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Houma, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Thursday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Brenda L. Hebert; two sons, Damon Benoit and Chad Hebert; two daughters, Eve Bourgeois and Shawn Travis; two brothers, Stanley Hebert and Lloyd Hebert Jr.; one sister, Norma Ann Tullier; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Evelyn Hebert; and one sister, Myrna Lee Hebert

Johnny ‘Moochie’ Landry

• age 64, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at 12:02 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Napoleonville; mass Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by three brothers, James C. Landry of Napoleonville, Robert J. Landry of Protem, Mo., and Michael A. Landry of Giesmer; three sisters, Lucy Woods and Carol Ann Dupuis of Paincourtville and Kathy Landry of Napoleonville; his mother, Bessie Borne Landry of Paincourtville; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Clarence Landry; and one brother, Donald Landry
• employed by Dugas and LeBlanc Westfield for 49 years

Helen M. Lemoine

• age 92, a native of Seattle, a longtime resident of Grand Junction, Colo., and resident of Paradise Valley, Ariz., died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
• family services Friday at Martin Mortuary and Memorial Gardens of the Valley in Grand Junction
• survived by her four married children, Suzanne LeMoine of Honolulu, Becky Hamlin of Scottsdale, Ariz., Nancy Byers of Longmont, Colo., and Bruce Lemoine of Thibodaux; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• lived 55 years in Grand Junction, and in 2005 at the age of 90, moved to Paradise Valley to be near her daughter; remembered, depending on when encountered, as an athlete, swimmer, drycleaner owner, widow at age 46, treasurer of the Rio Grande Federal Credit Union, PTA President at Lowell School, women’s bridge player, bingo player at the Senior Center, European traveler, wife, mother, lover of people, seamstress, thrifty
• Martin Mortuary and Memorial Gardens

Dorothy ‘Dot’ Rogers Livas

• age 85, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at Thibodaux General Hospital at 2:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
• memorial service held at a later date; donated body to medical science to help find a cure for respiratory illness
• survived by her godchild and legal guardian, Ethel Theriot and husband, Gerald, of Schriever; six nephews, Ulysses Jr., Charles Sr., Louis, Clyde, Gilbert Jones and wife, Christina, and Gregory Dorsey of Napoleonville; three nieces, Shirley Rayford, Janet and godchild Deborah Jones; and a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends
• missed by her many neighbors and the John Dupont and Lory Dupont families of Thibodaux, Gene Dupont, Roy Ruthledge and the Gerry family of Houston, Tom and Jane Geniesse of New York and Dale and Nathalie Aupied of Thibodaux.
  preceded in death by her husband, Welton Livas; her parents, Susie Paige Burns and Tony Rogers; two brothers, Walter and James Rogers; one sister, Mildred R. Jones; and two nieces, Velma R. Dorsey and Germaine D. Anderson
• enjoyed reading and traveling

Lillie Roussel Prejean

• age 94, a native and resident of St. Charles Community, died at 1:23 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
• visitation to funeral time today at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass today at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by one sister-in-law, Audrey Walters Roussel; two nieces, Robin Roussel Young and husband, Steven, and Charmaine Roussel Thionville and husband, Rene; one nephew, Louie J. Roussel III and wife, Sally; four great-nieces and nephews; and eight great-great nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by her husband, Oscar J. Prejean; her parents, Louis J. Roussel Sr. and Bertha Breaux Roussel; and two brothers, Louis J. Roussel Jr. and Ervin J. Roussel
• past president of the Garden Club, a longtime member of the Professional Women Club and a member of several other clubs; owner of the Style Shop in Thibodaux.
  Landry’s Funeral Home

Deborah Marie Smith

• age 41, a native of Houston and resident of Metairie, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
• visitation 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, Megan Marie Smith Cambeilh; one brother, Karl Howard Smith; and three sisters, Lauren S. Sensebe, Katherine S. Arnold and Rebecca Lee Smith
• preceded in death by her parents, Virginia Bourgeois Smith and William Alfred Smith

 

January 25, 2007

Cecelia Marie Cheramie

• age 83, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5:34 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Friday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by two sons, Randolph Cheramie Jr. and Todd J. Cheramie; one brother, Jimmy Terrebonne; two sisters, Nancy Terrebonne and Mino Louviere; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Randolph J. Cheramie Sr.; her parents, Dominic and Melina Lafont Terrebonne; one daughter, Rachel Ann Gosnell; two brothers, Paul and Clay Terrebonne; and three sisters, Beatrice Cuneo, Peggy Theriot and Elizabeth Galjour
• co-owner of Randolph’s Restaurant for 40 years and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church

Rev. Elie Harris Jr.

• age 82, a native of Hammond and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007
• wake service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at St. Luke No. 2 Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist Church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Carol W. Harris; one son, Eli E. Harris III and wife, Francess; two daughters, Joyce Williams and Veronica Bradford and husband, Eugene; one brother, Gilbert Harris and wife, Lula, of Sacramento, Calif.; three sisters, Nancy Collins of Avon Park, Fla., Esther Brown and Florence Carter of Hammond; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Elie and Nancy S. Harris; one daughter, Judy H. Jackson; five brothers, Harvey, James, Peter, Amos and Davis Harris; and five sisters, Mary M. McRae, Edna Harris, Josephine Davie, Lizzy Hogan and Patsy Simmons
• member of the Louisiana Southern Baptist Association of the Fifth District, a member of Union Benevolent Society, vice president of the Youth Union Benevolent Society and Minister of New St. Peter, New St. Luke and New St. John Baptist churches

Willie Hayward

• age 60, a native of Florida and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in Springfield Cemetery in Lloyd, Fla.
• survived by his wife, Linda Hayward of Raceland; two sons, Willie Scoby and wife, Mary, and Keith Scoby and wife, Alisha, both of Houma; one daughter, Valencia Hayward of Houma; four stepsons, André Sylvester and wife, Monia, of Hawaii, William Verrett and wife, Renea, of New York, Charles Guidroz and Bryan Guidroz, both of Raceland; one stepdaughter, Charlotte Boudreaux and husband, Shedrick, of Raceland; one sister, Florence Williams of Columbus, Ga., 32 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Leguther Hayward; his grandparents, Willie and Pinkie Gaffeny; one brother, Henry Hayward; and two sisters, Lottie Stebbins and Ethel Douglas
• member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board; an employee at Raceland Sugars for 42 years

Albert ‘Goon’ Johnson

• age 73, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Heritage Manor Nursing Home of Napoleonville, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Napoleonville; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his mother, Josie Davis; and his adopted mother, Myrtle Butler

Claude Joseph Mahler Sr.

• age 80, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Lucy Mae Kraemer Mahler; three sons, the Rev. Clyde Mahler, Roy Mahler Sr. and Todd Mahler; six daughters, Myra Dempster, Verdie Mahler, Marietta Becnel, Ramona Mahler, Kathleen Dempster and Dora Gough; five brothers, Vincent, Alidore, Albert, Butley and Lester Mahler; five sisters, Mable Morvant, Jeanne Guidry, Henritta Landry, Gertrude Simoneaux and Francis Reulet; 20 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr. and Florestine Durocher Mahler; one son, Claude Mahler Jr.; one grandson, P.J. Dempster III; three brothers, Louis Mahler Sr., Norman Mahler and Henry Mahler Jr.; and one sister, Louise Constant
• member of the Kraemer Knights of Columbus No. 10800 and E.D. White Assembly Knights of Columbus No. 316

Elizabeth Mary Menuet

• age 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
• private services held
• survived by her parents, Mavis Simoneaux Menuet and Robert Menuet; three brothers, Dr. Robert Menuet III and Tommy and Seth Menuet; and her grandmother, Ethel Dugas Menuet
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Gertrude and Hayward Simoneaux; and her grandfather, Judge Adolph Menuet

Cinda ‘Cindy’ Fontenot Molitor

• age 93, a native of Basile and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by one son, Millard Molitor and wife, Gladys; one daughter, Mary Nell Doucet and husband, Mitch; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Hosea Paul Molitor; two brothers, Quincy and Isom Fontenot; and three sisters, Aline Chapman, Maurine Landreneau and Una Soileau
• parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

Corey Joseph ‘C-Murder’ Naquin

• age 27, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; services Friday at the funeral home
• survived by his father, Fred Naquin and wife, Celeste; his mother, Darlene B. Chapman and husband, David; one daughter, Jolié Marie Amoore; one brother, Casey Naquin and wife, Ann; and two sisters, Jessica and Sierra Naquin

 

January 26, 2007

William Cooks Jr.

• age 60, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Shawn Williams Phillips and Christopher Burnell Phillips of New Orleans; three brothers, Herman Cooks and wife, Lula, of Napoleonville, Wilbert Cooks Sr. and wife, Geraldine, of Thibodaux and Stanley Cooks of New Orleans; and two sisters, Terry Smith of Thibodaux and Valerie Mitchell of New Orleans
• preceded in death by his mother, Elester Cooks Jupiter and his stepfather, Perry Jupiter; and one sister, Olivia B. Cooks
• Baptist

Elma Babin Grabert

• age 81, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Lafayette for more than 42 years, died peacefully at her residence, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Satuday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette; Rosary prayed today at the funeral home; mass Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette, with burial Monday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by five nephews, Wendell James Babin and wife, Rayel, Corey Paul Babin and wife, Denise, Randell Fazzio, Rodney Hall and wife, Juanita, and Barron Hall and wife, Patty; four nieces, Gwendolyn Marie Babin Bowden, Rebecca Anne Babin Broussard and husband, Jeffrey, Kimberly Claire Babin Parich and godchild, Sandra Hall Crouch and husband, Clyde; one sister, Dolores Babin Cormier of Las Vegas; one brother, Francis Babin and wife, Barbara, of Lafayette; and godchild, Annette Plaisance Dempster and husband, Calian "CJ"
• preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leroy Grabert Sr.; one son, Leroy Grabert Jr.; and her parents, Irvin Paul Babin and Ida Elma Leray Babin
• member of the St. Mary Catholic Church Altar Society; loved bowling and traveling
• Martin and Castille Funeral Home

Clincy Whitney Gros

• age 86, a native of Choupic Community and resident of Metairie, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
• graveside services Saturday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux
• survived by one stepdaughter, Anne Migliore; three sisters, Verna Guillot, Rosemary Fields and Doris Jones; two brothers, Junius and Irby Gros; and numerous relatives and step-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Willie Watkins Gros; two stepdaughters, Jimmy Nell Milburn and Edna Wiseman; his parents, Harold Gros and Durosie Morvant Gros; and one sister, Celestina Stein

Oliver Harris

• age 50, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at Thibodaux General Hospital at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
• funeral services Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in St. James, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by five sisters, Elouise and Ethel Mae LeBeouf, Celestine Sims, Enola Harris and Ruby Coleman; five brothers, Irvin, Melvin, Frankie Sr., Jefferson Sr. and Allen Harris Jr.; one brother-in-law, the Rev. Ronald Coleman; one sister-in-law, Gail Harris; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Allen Harris Sr. and Ethel Dot Harris; one sister, Ora Mae Mitchell; and one brother, Thomas Harris Sr.

Charles Ray Martin

• age 55, a native of West Monroe and resident of Schriever, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his fianceé, Vicki R. Cook of Schriever; one son, Thomas Martin Perkins of West Monroe; and one sister, Vickie Walker of West Monroe
• preceded in death by his parents, Charles Martin and Sonoma Burton
• retired salesman with Dillards Department Store

Mildred Breaux Skidmore

• age 82, a native of Klotzville, died at Oschner Medical Center in Kenner, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Klotzville; mass Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by four sons, Matthew Skidmore and wife, Ramona, of Harvey, Harold Skidmore and wife, Deola, of Thibodaux, Herman Skidmore and wife, Lucille, of Bertrandville and Walmer Skidmore and wife, Albertha, of Schriever; three sisters, Hilda Bell, Eula Whittington and Theresa Bell and husband, Timothy, of Belle Rose; two brothers, Welmon Breaux Sr. of Buffalo, N.Y., and Phillip Breaux Sr. of Belle Rose; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Skidmore Sr.; her parents, Enola and Felix Breaux Sr.; two sisters, Mable Condoll and Josephine Buggage; and four brothers, Felix Jr., Roosevelt Sr., Sidney Sr. and Lawrence Bill Breaux
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

George N. Snyder II

• age 62, a native of Webberville, Mich., and resident of Bayou Black, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007
• visitation to service time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma; memorial service Saturday at the funeral home; military service Saturday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Marty Snyder; his stepfather, Kerns Ashworth; one son, George N. Snyder III and wife, Melinda; one daughter-in-law, Mary Lynn Snyder; three sisters, Carmen, Susan and Mary; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Contreras Snyder; and one son, Marvin Snyder
• worked for Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government as an equipment operator III, spray technician, roads and bridges, and vegetation department

Herman Bernell Smith

• age 51, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at his residence Friday, Jan. 19, 2007
• visitation today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Saturday at Calvery United Methodist Church; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Charlene Brown Smith; two daughters, Annie and Ashanti Smith; one son, Dexter Smith; his parents, Sadie and Freddie Smith; three brothers, Calvin, Michael and Alfred Smith; two sisters, Carolyn Banks and Debra Wiggins; his mother-in-law, Audrey Coulon; his father-in-law, Phillip Dickerson Jr.; four brothers-in-law, Austin Banks Sr., Robert Wiggins, Michael Brown and Phillip Dickerson III; and a host of uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Early and Ernest Avery and Herman Banks; his godmother, Ruth Brown; and his father-in-law, Earl Coulon Jr.
• faithful member of Calvery United Methodist Church where he served as a member of the senior choir, assistant financial secretary, youth leader, Sunday school teacher and many other committees
• Williams and Southall Funeral Home

Esma Lee Soulé

• age 80, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Bridge City, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Third Emanuel Baptist Church in Bridge City; religious service Saturday at the church, with burial in Rest Lawn Cemetery in Avondale
• survived by her former husband, Joseph Soulé; two sons, Ronald Soulé and wife, Jacqueline, of Marrero and Troynell Soulé and wife, Martha, of Montze; three daughters, Gloria Woods and husband, Loyd, of Thibodaux, Joyce Soulé of Arlington, Texas, and Crystal Soulé of Atlanta; one brother, Newton Lee of Los Angeles; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, August Sr. and Louvenia Lee; one son, Mark O. Soulé Sr.; three brothers, August Lee Jr., Walter Lee and Lucien Lee; four sisters, Viola Verrett, Leona Lemark, Gertrude Alexis and Jeanetta Cooks; one granddaughter, Lékeila Veach; and one great-grandson, Troy Payne Jr.
  served on the Deaconess Board at Third Emanuel Baptist Church and was Baptist

Herman ‘PA’ Stewart Sr.

• age 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Saturday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church; services Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Ranch Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Queen B. Stewart of Houma; three sons, Herman Stewart Jr. of Houma, Michael Bingham and wife, Pam, of Little Rock, Ark., and Samuel Bingham and wife, LaKeisha, of Chesterfield, Va.; one daughter, Barbara Washington and husband, Tyrone, of Gibson; two stepdaughters, Delores Robinson and Gloria Brown and husband, Eric; four sisters, Hazel Butler, Mildred Johnson and husband, Lloyd, Odessa Brumfield and husband, Charles, and Orita Baker, all of Houma; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Cora Smith Stewart; one sister, Hilda LaGarde; one stepsister, Mable Cane; and his grandparents, Albert Stewart Sr. and Ellen Staples Stewart
• retired custodian with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of Rock of Ages Baptist Church
• Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home

Alvin P. Stephany Sr.

• age 83, a native of New Orleans and resident of Luling, died at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007
• funeral services today at United Methodist Church in Luling, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery
• survived by two sons, Alvin P. Stephany Jr. and Bruce J. Stephany; one foster son, Johnnie P. Arcement; one brother, Joseph A. Stephany; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Gros Stephany; his parents, Joseph Stephany and Lucille Cantrelle Stephany; and one brother, Atwood J. Stephany
• retired from Monsanto Co. and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 131 of Luling, Hahnville Lion’s Club, a life member of Lee E. Thomas Lodge No. 421 and a member of the Grand Consistry of the State of Louisiana

 

January 27, 2007

Della Naquin Aucoin

• age 77, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007
• visitation Sunday and to funeral time Monday at Landry’s Funeral Home in Labadieville; mass Monday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by her husband, Arthur Aucoin; one son, Arthur Aucoin Jr.; two daughters, Deborah A. Benoit and Deidre A. Schwab; six grandchildren, Philip Benoit Jr., Yancy Benoit, Eric Aucoin, Brett Aucoin, Kayla Schwab Hebert and Drew Schwab; and five great-grandchildren, Britton Benoit, Emma Benoit, Lexie Benoit, Aiden Aucoin and Joel Gros
• preceded in death by her parents, Alcide Naquin and Inez Navarre Naquin; and three brothers, Ridley Naquin, Lindon Naquin and Earl Naquin
• Landry’s Funeral Home

Willard Anthony LeCompte

• age 79, a native of Chauvin and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007
• visitation Sunday at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Esther LeBoeuf LeCompte; two sons, Derryl LeCompte and wife, Carol, and Carol John LeCompte and wife, Janette; two daughters, Sandra Giffin and husband, Billy, and Janice Cranford and husband, Bill; nine grandchildren, Tammy, Damien, Tessie, Ashley, Kathy, Angie, Celeste, Tyler and Ryan; and one great-grandchild
• preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Lilianne Lapeyrouse LeCompte; two sons, Glenn A. LeCompte and Kenneth Joseph LeCompte; one great-grandson, Jonathon M. Egeler; two brothers, Druis and Walton LeCompte; and three sisters, Hilda Trahan, Theresa LeBoeuf and Alida LeCompte
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma L.L.C.

Edward Eugene May

• age 74, a native of Dallas, a former resident of Houma and resident of Gainesville, Texas, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007
• memorial service today at Restland Funeral Home in Dallas
• survived by two sons, Willard Eugene May and wife, Nicole, of Frisco, Texas, and Melvin Earl May of Houston; three daughters, Janene Marie May of Arnold, Md., Patricia Lee King of Gainesville and Saundra Jean Wells of Archer City, Texas; one brother, Roy Lee May of Garland; one sister, Ethel May Johns of Athens, Texas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry Leonard and Hollis Louise Crim May; his wife, Joycelyn Lapeyrouse May; one grandson; and his grandparents
• worked in the offshore oilfields

Elizabeth Mary Menuet

• age 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, formerly of Napoleon-ville, died Friday, Jan. 19, 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 her parents, Mavis Simoneaux Menuet and Robert Menuet; three brothers, Dr. Robert Menuet II, Tommy and Seth Menuet; her grandmother, Ethel Dugas Menuet; one niece and one nephew
• preceded in death by her grandparents, Gertrude and Hayward Simoneaux; her grandfather, Judge Adolph Menuet; and one aunt, Irene M. Daigle
• Landry’s Funeral Home

 

January 28, 2007

Russell John Barrios Sr.

• age 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by his companion of 18 years, Loretta LeBlanc of Gray; his mother, Pearl Lirette Barrios of Golden Meadow; one son, Russell Barrios Jr. and wife, Kimberly Faciane, of Houma; one daughter, Rushelle Barrios Fitzgerald and husband, Allan, of Houma; two brothers, Ray Michael Barrios and ex-wife, Debra Sauder, of Larose and Randy Paul Barrios and wife, Toni Smith, of Cut Off; one sister, Maggie Barrios Grigsby of Cut Off; one half-sister, Hope Barrios Graham of Memphis, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Erin Nicole Fitzgerald, Shawn Allan Fitzgerald, Brody John Barrios and Ally Susan Barrios; one godchild and nephew, 1st Sgt. William John Grigsby; five nephews, Randy Joseph Barrios, Ryan Paul Barrios, Travis E. Johnson, Larry R. Johnson and Eddie Graham; one godchild and niece, Desirae Elizabeth Barrios; two nieces, Verna Grigsby Thietje and Sarah Rushelle Barrios; one godchild, Karen Cheramie Quimby; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Nolan Joseph Barrios; his grandparents, Pierre and Zilda Pierre Barrios, Charley Lirette and Juanita Guidry Lirette Rogers; and two nephews, Troy David Grigsby and Richard Graham
• senior drilling superintendent for Exxon Mobil Exploration and Production in Malaysia; served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve as a Sergeant First Class (E7); parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma

George Leslie Broussard Jr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by five brothers, Peter Broussard and wife, Carol "Boo," Michael Broussard and wife, Chris, of Houma, Richard Broussard and wife, Osie, of Thibodaux, David Broussard of New Orleans and John Broussard and wife, Lenda, of Baton Rouge; one sister, Margaret Faye "Sissy" Freeman and husband, Ronnie, of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, former Houma Mayor G. Leslie Broussard and wife, Mae Bourgeois; and his grandparents, former Terrebonne Sheriff Peter G. Bourgeois and Elizida "Lizzie" Barrilleaux Bourgeois and George Wilfred and Lena Marson Broussard
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; former priest and co-owner of Broussard Kitchens Inc.

Joseph ‘Jay’ Fertitta

• age 23, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday. Jan. 26, 2007
• visitation Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux and to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery
• survived by his parents, Joseph "Joe" Fertitta and Marian Boudreaux Fertitta; one sister, Katie Fertitta; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins
• preceded in death by his grandparents, Salvador Sam Fertitta, Viola L. Brower, Richard J. Boudreaux Sr. and Lucille Leblanc Boudreaux
• Thibodaux Funeral Home

Ramon Guichard Jr.

• age 45, a native of Cuba and resident of New Orleans, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, of colon cancer
• visitation Monday and to funeral time Tuesday at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home in Metairie; service Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by his wife, Laurie O’Neal Guichard; three sons, Nicholas Guichard and twins, Matthew and Joseph Guichard of Norco; his parents, Ramon and Raquel Guichard; two brothers, Waldo Guichard and wife, Kim, and Juan Guichard; one sister Jennifer G. Noa and husband, Alex; his mother-in-law, Lynn B. O’Neal of Houma; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews
• member of Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church in Kenner; salesman for Johnstone Supply of New Orleans

Earl Harding Sr.

• age 78, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral Home; funeral service Tuesday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Dularge, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, AlJosie Harding; two sons, Earl Harding Jr. and wife, Dorothy, of Marrero and Louis Harding and wife, Debra, of Houma; five daughters, Marion Jones and husband, Henry, of Gray, Genereve Lewis and husband, Ernest James, of Gray, Rose Castle and husband, Clyde, of Houma, Lucille Nevis and Nicole Smith and husband, Troy, of Houma; two brothers, Hayward Harding and wife, Ora Lee, and Alvin Harding, all of Houma; three sisters, Hazel Harding, Velma Ellis and husband, James, and Helen Lyons and husband, Henry, all of Houma; 19 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ollie Steward Harding; one son, James Harding; two grandchildren, James Deon Harding Jr. and LaTana Harding; one sister, Albertha H. Howard; and two brothers, Freddie and Edward Harding
• member of St. Luke Baptist Church and was a retired bus driver and mechanic with the Terrebonne Parish School Board

James ‘Bragg’ Harris Sr.

• age 68, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Chauvin; funeral service Monday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Audrine Harris; his mother, Hazel Garrison; one son, James Harris Jr.; one daughter, Kimberley D. Harris; one sister, Doris King and husband, Ricky; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by his father, Earl Harris; member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Willard Anthony LeCompte

• age 79, a native of Chauvin and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007
• visitation today at Montegut Fire Station and to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; mass Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Esther LeBoeuf LeCompte; two sons, Derryl LeCompte and wife, Carol, and Carol John LeCompte and wife, Janelle; two daughters, Sandra Giffin and husband, Billy, and Janice Cranford and husband, Bill; nine grandchildren, Tammy, Damien, Tessie, Ashley, Kathy, Angie, Celeste, Tyler and Ryan; and eight great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Lilianne Lapeyrouse LeCompte; two sons, Glenn A. LeCompte and Kenneth Joseph LeCompte; one great-grandson, Jonathon M. Egeler; two brothers, Druis and Walton LeCompte; and three sisters, Hilda Trahan, Theresa LeBoeuf and Alida LeCompte
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Virginia G. Pollet

• age 80, a native of Iberville Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home; religious service Monday at the funeral home with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum
• survived by one son, Kevin Pollet; one daughter, Kathy Boudloche and husband, Sam; and three grandchildren, Sam Boudloche Jr., Jennifer Boudloche and Jordan O’Quinn
• preceded in death by her parents, Carmello and Franceca Fertitta Guercio; one son, Phillip Hymel; one daughter, Jennifer Ann Hymel; three brothers, Frank, Sam and Thomas Guercio; and five sisters, Rose Cashiola, Sarah Beadle, Tina Heck, Antionette and Josie Guercio
• Falgout Funeral Home

 

January 29, 2007

Russell John Barrios Sr.

• age 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma; mass Tuesday at the funeral home
• survived by his companion of 18 years, Loretta LeBlanc of Gray; his mother, Pearl Lirette Barrios of Golden Meadow; one son, Russell Barrios Jr. and wife, Kimberly Faciane, of Houma; one daughter, Rushelle Barrios Fitzgerald and husband, Allan, of Houma; two brothers, Ray Michael Barrios and ex-wife, Debra Sauder, of Larose and Randy Paul Barrios and wife, Toni Smith, of Cut Off; one sister, Maggie Barrios Grigsby of Cut Off; one half-sister, Hope Barrios Graham of Memphis, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Erin Nicole Fitzgerald, Shawn Allan Fitzgerald, Brody John Barrios and Ally Susan Barrios; one godchild and nephew, 1st Sgt. William John Grigsby; five nephews, Randy Joseph Barrios, Ryan Paul Barrios, Travis E. Johnson, Larry R. Johnson and Eddie Graham; one godchild and niece, Desirae Elizabeth Barrios; two nieces, Verna Grigsby Thietje and Sarah Rushelle Barrios; one godchild, Karen Cheramie Quimby; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by his father, Nolan Joseph Barrios; his grandparents, Pierre and Zilda Pierre Barrios, Charley Lirette and Juanita Guidry Lirette Rogers; and two nephews, Troy David Grigsby and Richard Graham
• senior drilling superintendent for Exxon Mobil Exploration and Production in Malaysia; served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve as a Sergeant First Class (E7); parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church
• Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma

George Leslie Broussard Jr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Satur-day, Jan. 27, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; mass Wednesday at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by five brothers, Peter Broussard and wife, Carol "Boo," Michael Broussard and wife, Chris, of Houma, Richard Broussard and wife, Osie, of Thibodaux, David Broussard of New Orleans and John Broussard and wife, Lenda, of Baton Rouge; one sister, Margaret Faye "Sissy" Freeman and husband, Ronnie, of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, former Houma Mayor G. Leslie Broussard and wife, Mae Bourgeois; and his grandparents, former Terrebonne Sheriff Peter G. Bourgeois and Elizida "Lizzie" Barrilleaux Bourgeois and George Wilfred and Lena Marson Broussard
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; former priest and co-owner of Broussard Kitchens Inc.

Etheldreada ‘Deedie’ Chauvin Chaisson

• age 95, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007
• visitation today at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery
• survived by one daughter, Jeanette "June" Porche; six grandchildren, Kim Porche, Eric and Mark Fangue, Stephanie F. Champagne, Brenda F. Tabor and Robin F. Eschete; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; and one stepson, Gerald Chaisson
• preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Fangue; her second husband, Garret Chaisson; her parents, Cestive Chauvin and Zulma Duplantis Chauvin; one son, Stephen Fangue; three grandchildren, Herbert Porche Jr., Paula P. Lancaster and Garret Porche; eight sisters, Mrs. Constant (Aurelia) LeBoeuf, Mrs. Ruffin (Jennie) Butcher, Mrs. Ira (Effie) Pendarvis, Mrs. Lawrence (Lisa) Antill, Mrs. Clarence (Justine) Boullion, Mrs. Ernest (Ethel) Grow Sr., Mrs. William (Kate) Porche, and Mrs. William (Thelma) Pellegrin; five brothers, Adolph, Lee, Stephen and Goode Chauvin and Ruffin Butcher Jr.; and one stepson, Pete Chaisson
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marie Guidry Crosby

• age 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 11:58 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow; mass Tuesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano
• survived by one son, Gary Crosby; one brother, Clebert Guidry; one sister, Rosa G. Gisclair; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Armon Crosby; her parents, Charley C. and Cecile Triche Guidry; one daughter, Barbara Crosby Bruce; four brothers, Alex, Charley A., Clement and Haywood Guidry; and two sisters, Clemence G. Lefort and Angelina G. Bruce
• Catholic

Holly M. Dardar

• age 27, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at her father’s home in Pointe-aux-Chenes; services Tuesday at her father’s home, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Pointe-aux-Chenes
• survived her parents, Norman "Rock" Anthony Dardar Jr. and Diana Naquin Dardar; one son, Xavier Naquin; one daughter, Katelyn Naquin; three brothers, Anthony and Dylan Dardar and Joshua Dardar; one sister-in-law, Paige Billiot; two nephews, Anthony Dardar and Ethan Dardar; and her grandmother, Mildred B. Dardar
• preceded in death by by her companion, Jay Fertitta; her grandparents, Norman Dardar Sr., John Naquin and Elda Naquin; one daughter, Faith Naquin; and one brother, Danny Dardar
• Samart Funeral Home of Houma

Logan Gerard Hanks

• age 18, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:35 a.m. Satur-day, Jan. 27, 2007
• visitation Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland
• survived by his parents, Billy and Becky Hanks; his grandparents, Roy and Rose L. Cheramie and Gloria B. Hanks; his godmother, Jody Cook; and his godfather, Chris Hanks
• preceded in death by his grandfather, Gene Hanks; and his great-grandparents, Louis and Elise L. Cheramie and Charles and Carrie LeBlanc
• loved NASCAR and going to "Camp Sunshine" in Bunkie
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

Virginia G. Pollet

• age 80, a native of Iberville Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
• funeral services today at Falgout Funeral Home, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum
• survived by one son, Kevin Pollet; one daughter, Kathy Boudloche and husband, Sam; and three grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Carmello and Franceca Fertitta Guercio; one son, Phillip Hymel; one daughter, Jennifer Ann Hymel; three brothers, Frank, Sam and Thomas Guercio; and five sisters, Rose Cashiola, Sarah Beadle, Tina Heck, Antionette and Josie Guercio

Augusta H. Prevost

• age 86, a native of Cameron, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 5:59 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home; religious service Tuesday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Curtis J. Prevost Sr. of Houma; four sons, Curtis J. Prevost Jr. and wife, Patricia, of Houma, Ronald J. Prevost Sr. and wife, Patti, of Denham Springs, Thomas A. Prevost and wife, Linda, of Frederick, Md., and David A. Prevost and wife, Susan, of Houma; two brothers; four sisters; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Albert Heintze Sr. and Mary Koch Heintze; one brother; and two sisters
• homemaker and a parishioner of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

Jimmie J. Toups

• age 69, a native and resident of Galliano, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 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 his wife of 50 years, Joanne D. Toups; his stepfather, Raleigh Guilbeau; one son, Jeff J. Toups Sr. and wife, Karen; two daughters, Anna Marie Bernard and Mary T. Perez and husband, Todd; one brother, Robert Toups; two sisters, Beverly Cheramie and Carol Cheramie; and five grandchildren, Joshua Perez, Jeff Toups Jr., Mark Perez, Tommy Perez and Juliann Toups
• preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Clovis Toups and Andrea Toups; his mother, Enolia Guilbeau; and one son, Jimmie Toups Jr.
• shrimper on the Lady Joanne and was a member of L & A Hunting Club in Bankston, Ala.; parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

 

January 30, 2007

Adam Nix ‘Donkey’ Blanchard Sr.

• age 81, a native of Grosse Tete and resident of Mathews, died at 3:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Raceland
• survived by his wife, Theresa Ann Blanchard; one son, Adam "Nicky" Blanchard Jr.; two daughters, Stella B. Folse and husband, Terry J. Folse, and Misty N. Blanchard; one brother, Harold Paul Blanchard; one niece, Marilynn B. Keowen; one nephew, Thomas Ovelo Blanchard; three grandchildren, Celeste D. Terrebonne, Kristie D. Uzee and Jared A. Blanchard; two step-grandchildren, Chad M. Folse and Ben J. Folse; five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Lauren and Justin Berry, Levin Uzee and Callie Blanchard; and three step-great-grandchildren, Taylor, Marlie and Mia Folse
• preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Stella Orillion Blanchard; one son, Gregory Anthony Blanchard; four brothers, Ovelo, Lloyd, Joseph C. and William P. Blanchard; and one sister, Eunice Blanchard
• Catholic
• Samart-Mothe Funeral Home

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
• visitation to service time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off; mass Wednesday at the church, 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
• 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

Cecile White Gautier

• age 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 8:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac; mass Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by two sons, Lawrence F. Gautier Jr. and wife, Darla, and Michael Gautier Sr. and wife, Sheryl; two brothers, Nolan and Floyd White; four sisters, Edith Hotard, Alice Palmer, Oletta Chatagnier and Loula Mae Bourg; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Gautier Sr.; her parents, Nicholas and Eva Fanguy White; three brothers, Eli, Junior and Julius White; one sister, Inez Dupre; and one great-granddaughter
• homemaker and a member of the Knights of Columbus and Ladies Altar Society of Holy Family Catholic Church; recipient of the Bishop’s Medal

Yvonne Lawson

• age 54, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Wednesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland; religious service Wednesday at the church, with burial in Morristown Cemetery
• survived by her mother, Odessa S. Lawson of Raceland; one son, Otis Lawson of Raceland; one daughter, Latoya Lawson of Raceland; three sisters, Patricia L. Duplantis and husband, Healis, of Thibodaux, Paulette L. Thomas of Boutte and Jacquelyn L. Griffin and husband, Alex, of Raceland; and one brother, Micheal Cleveland of Raceland
• preceded in death by her father, Earl Brown Lawson; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lawson Sr., Violet Miller and the Rev. Amos Sumler
• member of Mount Zion Baptist Church and was Baptist

Lula Neoma Mitchell

• age 85, a native and resident of Clinton, Ill., died at 4:10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
• funeral services today at Calvert Funeral Home in Clinton, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery
• survived by one son, Frank Mitchell of Clinton; two daughters, Sandra Cusick of Houma and Dolores Foster of Alice, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her parents, Delbert Crum and Margaret J. Crutcher; her husband, Kenneth Mitchell; three brothers; two sisters; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and one great-great-grandchild
• member of the DeWitt County Riding Club

James Joseph Serigny

• age 43, a native a Marrero, a former resident of Golden Meadow and resident of Magnolia, Miss., died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007
• visitation Wednesday and to funeral time Thursday at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond; funeral service Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Colonial Cemetery in Independence
• survived by three sons, James "Joe" Serigny Jr., Colt Serigny and Zack Serigny; his mother, Rose Verdin Serigny; one sister, Sylvia Serigny; and two brothers, Ulysse "Lou" Serigny Jr. and Robert "Bobby" Serigny
• preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Milton Serigny; and his father, Ulysse Serigny
• Carla Hansen White
• age 76, a native of Mendon, Mo., and resident of Houma, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
• no services scheduled
• survived by one son, Peter White of Wylie, Texas; five daughters, Sherry White of Millageville, Ga., Lottie Boland of St. Charles, Mo., Phanessa Holt of Florida, Teresa Huffman of Niota, Ill., and Rebecca Dean of Houma; one brother, Paul Emmet Hansen of Houston; one sister, Rose Marie Henderson of Montrose, Iowa; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Theron L. White; her parents, Peter Harlan Hansen and Violet Pauline Herminghausen Hansen; and one sister, Lois Lawler
• retired registered nurse

 

January 31, 2007

Sam Maurice Boudloche

• age 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007
• visitation today and to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel; services Thursday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Kathleen Francis Hymel Boudloche; one son, Sam M. Boudloche Jr.; one daughter, Jennifer Margaret Boudloche; one brother, William Boudloche; and one sister, Linda Domangue
• preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Willa Taylor Boudloche; and one brother, Robert Boudloche

George Leslie Broussard Jr.

• age 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007
• funeral services today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2
• survived by five brothers, Peter Broussard and wife, Carol "Boo," Michael Broussard and wife, Chris, of Houma, Richard Broussard and wife, Osie, of Thibodaux, David Broussard of New Orleans and John Broussard and wife, Lenda, of Baton Rouge; one sister, Margaret Faye "Sissy" Freeman and husband, Ronnie, of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews
• preceded in death by his parents, former Houma Mayor G. Leslie Broussard and wife, Mae Bourgeois; and his grandparents, former Terrebonne Sheriff Peter G. Bourgeois and Elizida "Lizzie" Barrilleaux Bourgeois and George Wilfred and Lena Marson Broussard
• parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral; former priest and co-owner of Broussard Kitchens Inc.
• Falgout Funeral Home

Ransom ‘Buck’ Carter

• age 94, a native of Leonard, Texas, and resident of Chackbay, died at 3:20 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church of Thibodaux; religious service Friday at the church, with burial in House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church Cemetery
• survived by his wife, Therese Chiasson Carter; one son, Alvin Carter; three daughters, Ruby Evans, Darlene Carter and Melanie Rahdarian; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Ransom Carter and Ruby Coats Carter; one son, Roscoe Carter; and two daughters, Gail Carter and Theresa Weinning

Billie Anne Landry Cavalier

• age 49, of Morgan City, died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007
• funeral services today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery
• survived by her husband, Franklin Joseph Cavalier of Morgan City; one son, Rodney "Rodie" Leo Marceaux of Morgan City; her mother, Rosemary Landry of Morgan City; one sister, Sherry Ann Kramer and husband, David, of Channel View, Texas; two brothers, Dale Landry and Brett Landry, both of Morgan City; and numerous relatives
• preceded in death by her father, William Peter Landry; two brothers, William Peter Landry Jr. and Wayne Jude Landry; one sister, Gail Ann Landry; and her grandparents, Lena Grace Landry, Sidney Joseph Landry, Edith Marie Ackerman and Alvin Joseph Ackerman

Augustine F. Dies

• age 95, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland; religious service Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Matherne Cemetery in Bayou Blue
• survived by two sons, Ray Dies and wife, Sherry, and James Dies; four daughters, Mildred Dufrene and husband, Elvin, Audrey Thibodeaux and husband, Joe, Lois Arceneaux and husband, Gene, and Flora Fuson; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dies; her parents, Adam and Seraphine M. Falcon; one son, Gilbert Dies; and two daughters, Pauline Dies and Edna Knight
• Falgout Funeral Home

Nelson Paul Labat

• age 91, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie; mass Thursday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum
• survived by three daughters, Harriet L. Kliebert of Vacherie, Juanita L. Thibodeaux of Thibodaux and Mary L. Borne and husband, Larry, of Vacherie; one daughter-in-law, Bernadette Savoie Labat of Vacherie; one brother, Edmond "Tim" Labat of Baton Rouge; three sisters, Daisy L. Falgoust and Aline L. Folse, both of Vacherie and Ella L. Buquoi of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his wife, Genevieve Becnel Labat; his parents, Louis E. Labat and Anita Oubre Labat; one son, Brent Labat; two brothers, Willie Labat and Edward Labat; one sister, Sedonia "Nin" Labat Schexnayder; and two sons-in-law, Charles S. Kliebert and Donald "Donnie Boy" Thibodeaux
• sales associate

Albert Joseph ‘But’ Robichaux

• age 81, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and to funeral time Friday at St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland; mass Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery
• survived by his wife, Alice Josephine Daigle Robichaux of Raceland; three sons, Alvin Robichaux Sr. of Raceland, Allen Robichaux and wife, Kathy, of Lockport and Terry A. Robichaux of Raceland; three daughters, Wanda R. Lirette and husband, Mark, of Raceland, Ramona Robichaux and fiance’, Jerry Bourgeois Jr., and Marie R. Foshee and husband, Harry, of Houma; two brothers, Warren Robichaux of Chauvin and Clement Robichaux of Raceland; two sisters, Janelle R. Theriot of Raceland and Gayle R. Naquin of Thibodaux; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by his parents, Merille Robichaux Sr. and Elmire Danos Robichaux; one daughter, Tammy Robichaux; one brother, Merille Robichaux Jr.; and one sister, Verna R. Vedros
• retired rigger and a parishioner of St. Mary’s Nativity Catholic Church

Margaret Krumbhaar Shaffer

• age 93, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
• visitation to funeral time Friday at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Houma; funeral service Friday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery in Houma
• survived by one daughter, Margaret Minor Shaffer; one son, M.Lee Shaffer Jr. and wife, Marlene; three grandchildren, M.Lee Shaffer III and wife, Susan, Katharine Shaffer Holley and husband, Scott, and Emily Elise Shaffer; and seven great-grandchildren
• preceded in death by her husband, M.L. Shaffer
• Chauvin Funeral Home

Marian ‘Pete’ Rollins de la Bretonne Shaver

• age 64, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston at 1:48 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2007
• visitation Thursday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge and to funeral time Friday at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Baton Rouge; mass Friday at the church, with burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Cemetery
• survived by her husband, James O. "Jim" Shaver; one son, Larry de la Bretonne III and wife, Dana, of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Jeannine Ruth de la Bretonne of New Orleans; one stepson, James A. Shaver and wife, Paulette, of Humble, Texas; two stepdaughters, Nancy Toms and husband, Jay, of San Antonio and Melissa Haase of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mollie Ruth Hoffmann of Thibodaux and Beth Breaux of Houma; one brother, Jack Rollins of Houma; two grandsons, Will and Christopher de la Bretonne; and two step-grandchildren, Jason and Allison Toms
• preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Jackson Rollins and Ruth Margaret Young Rollins; and her husband of first marriage, Laurence Willard "Larry" de la Bretonne Jr.
• 1960 graduate of Terrebonne High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1966; retired medical technologist for Ochsner Clinic and a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP); devoted to Kappa Delta Sorority; served as president of the Baton Rouge Alumnae Association and as a national officer, Province Alumnae Officer 7 West; for her devoted and outstanding service, she received the prestigious Order of the Emerald Award
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