Obituaries of JULY(partial) 2004 Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. NOTE: THE OBITUARIES BELOW MAY NOT BE A COMPLETE LISTING FOR THE MONTH. Submitted by: As listed with each Obit Source: Unless otherwise noted, this file was derived from publications of the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. TGS has granted permission to re-format and publish this data on Genweb Archives. The TGS file was derived from sources as noted with each record Last modified: 27 Sep 2006 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** =========================== THE NEWSPAPER DATES WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS TRANSCRIPTION AND HAVE BEEN OMITED. THIS FILE HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED AND BASED UPON DATE OF DEATH. ============================================================================ Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bernice Bellanger Bernice Muriel Berberich Bellanger, 79, a native of St. Louis and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Aaron Bellanger of Houma; two sons, Daniel "Danny" Bellanger and wife, Carroll, of St. Louis, and Robert "Bob" Bellanger and wife, Jackie, of Picayune, Miss.; two daughters, Kathleen "Kathy" Gunn and husband, Larry, of Biloxi, Miss., and Christine "Chris" Breaux and husband, Timmy, of Houma; one sister, Ruth Salcido and husband, Reggie, of Hemet, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Berberich Sr. and Hermine Zickle Berberich; one son, David Bellanger; one daughter, Pamela "Pam" Bellanger Ortego; one brother, Edward Berberich Jr.; and one sister, Elvira Berberich. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Maniben Bhakta Maniben Bhakta, 89, a native of Gujarat, India, and resident of Gray, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Religious services will be at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home. She is survived by three grandsons, Subobh Bhakta, Kushalbhai Bhakta and Dharshan Bhakta; two daughters, Laxmiben Bhakta and Kumubben Bhakta; and three sisters, Dhaniben Bhakta, Babliben Bhakta and Gulaben Bhakta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bhikhabhi Bhakta; and her parents, Makanbhai and Bhikhiben Bhakta. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Paula Lancaster Paula Ann Porche Lancaster, 52, a native of Houma and resident of Byram/Terry, Miss., for 26 years, died Thursday, July 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Doug Lancaster of Wynndale; three daughters, Julie White of Johns, Angie Clark of Brandon and Tricia Lewis of Bryam; two sons, Parrish Lancaster of Brandon and Matt Shackelford of Ridgeland; her mother, Jeanette "June" Fangue Porche of Houma; one brother, Kim John Porche of Columbia; her grandmother, Ethel Fangue Chaisson of Chauvin; 13 grandchildren; and one great-granson. She was preceded in death by one son, John Shackelford; two brothers Herbert Porche Jr. and Garret Porche; and her father, Herbert Porche Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Raymond Sampey Raymond Joseph Sampey, 60, a native of Marrero and resident of Raceland, died at 9:15 p.m. July 1, 2004. A prayer service was held Tuesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by a special friend, Timothy Foret of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Nellie Folse Sampey. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Robert Simons Robert Henry Simons, 80, a native of Boyce and resident of Thibodaux, died at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Kelly Landry and Robin Marzano; two brothers, Willard Simons Jr. and James Aubrey Simons; two sisters, Grace Oucrest and Rita Nell; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Pitcher Simons; his parents, Willard Leon Simons and Mary Alice Clark Simons; and one sister, Mary Alice White. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jeffery Cavalier Jr. Jeffrey P. Cavalier Jr., 20, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Plattenville, died July 2, 2004. A religious service will take place at 1 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey R. Cavalier Sr. and Mary Ordoyne Cavalier; brother and sister in-law, Jeremy and Rebecca Luneau Cavalier; sisters, Jessica and Hannah Cavalier; godchild, Trey Cavalier; girlfriend, Heidi Landry; and grandfather, Claude "Flute" Cavalier Sr. He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Joyce Pinell Cavalier and Agnes Rodrigue Ordoyne; and grandfather. Noray J. Ordoyne Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Raymond Cheramie Raymond Joseph Cheramie, 66, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose, died at 6 a.m. July 2, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his nephew, Larry LeBIanc of Atlanta; great-niece Jennifer LeBlanc of Atlanta; brother, Steven Cheramie of Larose; and sisters, Virgus LeBlanc of Cut Off and Thelma Martin of Galliano. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Constance Danos Cheramie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Clarence Hebert Clarence Joseph Hebert, 74, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Choctaw, died July 2, 2004. A private service will be held. He is survived by his wife, Flossie Hebert; sons, Todd, Wade and Micheal Hebert; brother, Clanton Hebert; sisters, Linah Naquin, Laura Daigle, Lucy Naquin and Lilly Melancon; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rene and Bernedette Hebert; and brother, Claude Hebert. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Fernan Richard Fernan "Fertie" Schwab Richard, 70, a native and resident of Labadieville, died July 2, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Eugene T. Richard; sons and daughter-in-law, Grant and Betty Richard of Breaux Bridge and Mitch Richard of Chalmette; daughter, Mary Beth Richard of Labadieville; brothers, Jerry H. and Don R Schwab of Houma; sister, Cindy Schwab Landry of Labadieville; grandchildren, Stacey Richard Whittington, Trey and Chase Richard, Matthew Hebert and Amber Aucoin; and great-grandchild, Trevor Whittington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney P. Schwab and Amy Landry Schwab; brother, Huey J. Schwab; and great-nephew, Taylor Patrick Sullivan. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Laf ourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Marandon Rousse Sr. Marandon "Meon" Rousse Sr., 80, a native of Leeville and resident of Galliano, died at 3:10 p.m. July 2, 2004. A religious service took place at noon today at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Rousse; sons, Marandon Rousse Jr. of Pierre Part, Charles Rousse of Golden Meadow and Harris Rousse of Galliano; daughters, Rena Trahan of Galliano; Avema Landry of Golden Meadow, Joelena Duet of Larose, Elaine Louviere of Galliano and Janelle Rodrigue of Larose; stepdaughters, Nancy Cheramie of Golden Meadow and Janice Lee of Gray; stepson, Edison Lee of Galliano; brother, Emile Rousse; 16 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gertrude Boudreaux Rousse; parents, Ozeme and Joline Rousse; brothers, Blanchard and Webb Rousse; sisters, Rosa Bourg, Olamp Chauvin and Ozema Rousse; a grandchild; and two great- granchildren. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Gerald Bourgeois Sr. Gerald Joseph Bourgeois Sr., 51, a native of New Orleans and former resident of Raceland and Hammond for two months, died at 6:12 p.m. July 3, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Church in Raceland. Interment will be in St. Mary's Mausoleum. He is survived by his former wife, Jane Medeiros; father, Wilton Bourgeois; son, Gerald Joseph Bourgeois Jr.; and brother, Wilton Bourgeois. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Martin Bourgeois; and sister, Dolores Matherne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Enola Dufrene Enola Doucet Dufrene, 78, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:30 a.m. July 3, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Warren "Wayne" Dufrene of Cut Off; son, Wayne Dufrene of Cut Off; daughter, Karen Dufrene Sammons of Abita Springs; sisters, Madaline Marsden, Veneda Eymard and Anette Doucet; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ludwick and Arcedie Eymard Doucet; and brothers, Warren and E.J. Doucet. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Esther Jennings Esther "TaTa" Thelma Jennings, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:55 a.m. July 3, 2004. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Patrick, Bill and Mickey Jennings; brothers, Dickey, Tommy, Harold and Leo Daigle; seven grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond "Shorty" Jennings; parents, Ivy and Henrietta Daigle; brothers, Maurice "ChuChi" Daigle and Raymond "KeKe" Daigle; and sisters, Vivian "Pie" Baye and Hazel "Patsy" Baye. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Joyce Lee Joyce L. Lee, 47, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Belle Rose, died July 3, 2004. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Carol A. Levy and Carlita Landry, both of Bell Rose; sisters, Elouise Reed and Edna August, both of Belle Rose, Gloria Landry of Baton Rouge and Albertha McGhee of Las Vegas; brothers, Eugene and Willard Landry, both of Belle Rose, Oscar Landry II of Baton Rouge, Wilfred Moldon and Percy Landry, both of Oakland, Calif.; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwina and Oscar Landry Sr; brother, Oscar Landry Jr.; and granddaughter, Trinity Levy. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Stanley Sanchez Jr. Stanley 'Tad" Sanchez Jr., 21, a native and resident of Lockport, died July 3, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A religious service will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his father, Stanley P. Sanchez Sr.; mother, Annamae Naquin; brothers, Benjamin and Shane Sanchez and Darwin Naquin; sisters, Jeneve Billiot, Terie Naquin and Samantha Sanchez; and grandparents, Amelia Billiot Sanchez, Henio "Joe" Vinet and Lena Esponge. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward Sanchez Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Norris Terrebonne Norris J. Terrrebonne, 77, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 1:05 a.m. July 4, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty C. Terrebonne; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel J. and Sheral Terrebonne and Dwayne A. and Laura Terrebonne; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy T. and Sidney Sandras; brother, Joannes Terrebonne; sisters, Gladys T. Badeaux and Beatrice T. Galjour; grandchildren, Cy, Cyd and Arielle Terrebonne and Rhea Sandras; and great- grandchildren, Halle Claire Terrebonne and Hayden Matthew Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luderick and Agnolia Kiff Terrebonne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Evelyn Quick Evelyn "Lynnie" Brunet Quick, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. July 4, 2004. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Houma. She will be cremated. She is survived by her sons, Sidney "Coco" III and Michael Quick; daughter, Amy Quick of Houma; brothers, Phillip Brunet of Houma and Romulo Umana; sister, Norma Brunet Ortego of Southgate, Ky.; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney P. Quick Jr.; and parents, Francis N. and Elizabeth Ewing Brunet ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Louis Broussard Louis Dorville Broussard, 89, a native of Loreauville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:40 a.m. July 5, 2004, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Peters Catholic Church in New Iberia. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Loreauville. He is survived by his wife, Amelie Castille Broussard of Thibodaux; daughter and son-in-law, Cecilia Broussard Harrist and Ronald Harrist of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Stephen Harrist of Memphis, Tenn., and Elizabeth Harrist Gavel of Mandeville; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Lydia Roger Broussard; and sisters, Mildred Broussard and Janice Champagne. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lurline Legendre Lurline Robinson Legendre, 87, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 5:25 a.m. July 5, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Clifton J. Legendre of Sulphur, daughters, Eula Mae L. Leonard, Betty L. Usey, Mabel L Barrilleaux, Corlis Ann L. Chiasson, Earline L Chiasson of Chackbay and Nancy L Benoit of Thibodaux; brothers, Lester Robinson of Lafayette, Elmore and Joe Robinson of Chackbay; sisters, Lorena R. Legendre of Marrero and Enola R. Percle of Chackbay; 25 grandchildren; 37 great- grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Joseph Legendre; parents, Eddie James and Edna Bergeron Robinson; brothers, Edwin and James Robinson; and sister, Linda R. Borne; and grandchildren, Tammy Benoit, Carla and Dymphna Chiasson, Charlie Leonard and Yvette Usey. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Smith Rodrigue Smith Augustin Roorigue, 89, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose, died at 3:15 p.m. July 5, 2004. Visitation will be 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. Millitary services at 10:30 a.m. will be held by the United Veteran League of Houma. He is survived by his brother Richard Rodrigue. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgiana St. Pierre Rodrigue; parents, Augustin A. and Regina Savoie Rodrigue; brothers. Ecton "Peck" Sr, Sid Joseph, John Edward and Charles Joseph "C.J." Rodrigue; and sisters, Armance Adams, Mae Guidry and Irene Richoux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Pearl King Pearl Norman King, 88, a native of Hazelgreen, Ala., and resident of Houma, died at 10:14 p.m. July 6, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, James, Ronnie and Stephen King; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry M. King; parents, John W. Sr. and Lelia White Norman; brothers, Lee, Tillman, Clarence, John Jr. and Robert Norman; and sisters, Gracie Mae Jordan and Nellie Porter. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Andrew Authement Andrew "Drew" Paul Authement, 90, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 1:19 p.m. July 7, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A prayer service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nicephore "Toot" LeCompte Authement of Houma; son and daughter-in-law, Warren Paul and Gloria Authement of Dragon, Ariz.; daughters and sons-in-law, Constance Authement Bergeron and Glen Bergeron and Deborah Authement Shriner and Carl "Bubba" Shriner of Gray, 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchilden; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave Authement and Modeste Rhodes Authement; daughter, Carolyn Authement Aucoin; grandson, Dereck Charles Shriner, brothers, Horace, Junius, Alvin and Louis Authement; and sister, Hazel Authement Bergeron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Herman Guidry Herman "Meuille" Guidry, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Liberty, Miss., died July 7, 2004. Visitation will be 3 to 10 p.m. today and 8 to 10:30 am. Friday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Delanie and Hanson Dardar of Liberty; brothers and sisters-in-law, Robertson and Jeanette Guidry of Galliano, James Sr. and Rita Guidry of Cut Off; sisters and brothers-in-law, Alzina and Dumas Pitre Jr., Lolita and Kearn Chouest Sr., Nita Plaisance, Ruth and Roland Lagarde, Doris and "Cowboy" Stewart; brother-in-law, Easton Pitre and wife Mildred of Golden Meadow; sister-in-law, Lorida P. Serigny of Golden Meadow; grandsons, Hanson Dardar Jr. of Bayou Blue, Felicianne B. Dardar of Jackson, Mo.; and Kristofer Dardar and Freida of Liberty; granddaughters, Amanda Dardar of Liberty, Adrianne D. and Corey Arnold of Bogue Chitto, Miss.; great- grandchildren, Skylar and Brett Dardar of Jackson, Kristen and Alyssa Dardar of Liberty. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Pitre Guidry; daughter, Kathleen Margaret Guidry; brothers, Bob, Samson Jr., Roger and Morrison Guidry Sr.; brothers-in-law, Norman Plaisance, Edward Pitre and Magloris Serigny; and sister-in-law, Lorita Falgout. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ozalie Vedros Ozalie Toups Vedros, 88, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:31 a.m. July 7, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Vedros Cheramie; brother, Nickerson Toups; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gillis Paul Vedros; brothers, Manuel, Leo, Jeferson and Joseph Toups; and sisters, Viola Lasseigne, Eula Lee Doucet and Loretta Bourg. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. James Wilson James Clarence Wilson, 42, a native and resident of New Orleans, died at 5 a.m. July 5, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Second Baptist Church, Sixth District, in New Orleans. A religious service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville. He is survived by his brothers, Calvin and Charles Wilson; sister, Theresa Wilson; grandmother, Vera Epps Carter; and great-grandmother, Estoria Chillis Epps. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Autrey Guidry Autrey "Gene" Guidry, 64, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 8:15 p.m. July 8, 2004. Funeral times are pending. Contact Samart Funeral Home at 632-3252. He is survived by his stepsons, Steve "Butsy" Cheramie and Jules Jody Guilbeau; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Eric Serigny; stepdaughters, Debra Eserman, Marilyn Bunten, Misty Toups and Stephanie Cheramie; brothers, Jefferson, Jackson Jr. and Tommy Guidry; sisters, Betty Martin and Patsy Cheramie; grandchildren, Jace and Sara Serigny; and 11 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene McDiarmid Guidry; longtime companion, Earline Stuart; parents, Jackson Sr. and Enola Felarise Guidry; son, Joey Guidry; and brother, Terry Guidry ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Edward Robinson Edward George Robinson, 86, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Harvey, died July 8, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home with burial in Brooklyn Lane Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Madison Robinson of Harvey; daughter, Diana Robinson Washington of Marrero; sisters, Cecile Robinson Rushing of Thibodaux, and Louise Robinson Hampton of Port Arthur, Texas; and brother, Cleveland Robinson of Chicago, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Robinson Sr. and Millie Skipper Robi nson; brothers, Joseph, Leon, Henry, Harold, and Arthur Robinson Sr.; and sisters, Annette Williams Robinson, and Ceole Jones Robinson. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sister Gladys Joubert, CSJ Sister Gladys Joubert, CSJ, formerly, known in religion as Sister Yvonne Marie Joubert, CSJ, 81, a native of New Orleans and resident of Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, died at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at the Chapel of the Sisters of St. Joseph in New Orleans. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. She is survived by two brothers, Donald Joubert of New Orleans and Roger Joubert of Dallas; one aunt, Sister Louise Noemi Bernos, CSJ; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Bernos Joubert and Eugene Joubert; one sister, Evelyn Sherman; and one brother, Gene Joubert. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Robin Billiot Sr. Robin Paul Billiot Sr., 45, a native of Lockport and resident of Montegut, died at 11:10 p.m. July 9, 2004. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Dehart Billiot; sons, Cory, Robin Jr. and Casey Billiot; stepson, Danny Billiot Jr.; daughters, Brooke and Robin Billiot; brothers, Alcee Jr., Willie, Douglas, Donald, Danny and Davie Billiot; sisters, Elsie Billiot, Rena Cushind, Lou Ann Verdin, Lori Dehart and Susan Dominique; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee Sr. and Mildred Billiot; brothers, Dean and Rusy Billiot; and sister, Melissa Billiot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Norman Duet Norman Paul Duet, 66, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:55 a.m. Friday, July 9, 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Serena Terrebonne Duet; three sons, Allen and wife, Cynthia Duet, Glenn and wife, Rene' Duet, and Daniel and wife, Lisa Duet; four brothers, Eroy, John, Paul "P.J." and Mervin Duet; three sisters, Rose D. Adams, Louise D. Pellegrin and Diana D. St. Pierre; three grandchildren, Sarah, Brandon and Cody Duet; two step-grandchildren, Angle Vasquez and Chisom Picou; and three step-great-grandchildren, Jimmie Paul, Neesa Vasquez and Jaycie Picou. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Felicia Callais Duet; and two sisters, Gloria Duet and Myrtle D. Charpentier. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Therese Adams Therese Adams, 89, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:25 a.m. July 10, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon Sunday at St Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Nolan and Adrian Adams; daughter-in-law, Tommye Jean Broussard Adams; grandchildren, Angela Marie Adams Landry, Amy Leigh Adams McCafferty, Ardenne Ann Adams and Alison Claire Adams; and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan P. Adams; parents, Joe Lamartina and Mary Battaglia; son, Richard Adams; brothers, Anthony and Dominic Lamartina; and sisters, Grace and Josephine Lamartina, Mary and Lena Saia and Frances Greco. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Glovelance Becnel Sr. Gloveland Becnel Sr, 76, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:25 p.m. July 10, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Vacherie. He is survived by his sons, Gloveland "Tuna Fish" Jr. and Benjamin Becnel; daughter, Jennifer Becnel Adams Dehart; brothers, Lawrence, A. J. and Sidney Becnel; sisters, Therese Lomanco, Stella Tardora, Shirley Folse and Dorothy Rougee; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Folse Becnel; parents, Aristile Sr. and Armonza Rome Becnel; sister, Cecile Castlemon; and grandson, Edwin Keith Croll III. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jose Heres Jose "Pepe" Heres, 77, a native of Spain and resident of Chackbay, died July 10, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Mirella Heres; and sister, Alicia Heres. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Delfina Sanchez Heres; and brother, Higinio Heres. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Howard Rathburn Jr. Howard Mathew Rathburn Jr., 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11:38 a.m. July 10, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Liturgy of the Word will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Daigle Rathburn of Houma; stepson, S. P. LaRussa of Houma; stepdaughter, Bonnie L Duplantis of Houston; and two step- nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Sr. and Myrtle Rathburn; and brother, George Rathburn. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Albert Gautreaux Albert Luc Gautreaux, 77, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 6:27 p.m. July 11, 2004. Visitation will be 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Laura Lee Koebel Gautreaux; daughters and sons-in- law, Celeste and Ray Tyree, Michelle and Joey Foret and Suzanne M. Gautreaux; brothers, Gerald and Elmo Gautreaux; sisters, Marietta Carline, Elizabeth Gary and Evelyn Griffin; and grandchildren, Christopher, Hunter, Meredith Tyree, Aimee and Toby Foret. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Joseph and Daisy Breaux Gautreaux; brothers, Jean, Leonard and Claude Gautreaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lawless Guidry Lawless C. Guidry, 94, a native of St. Charles community and resident of Chackbay, died July 11, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Inez Percle Guidry; son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Doris Guidry and Sterling and LeNora Guidry; daughter and son-in-law, Mary Alice Guidry Dressel and Antoine Dressel; brother, Ignace Guidry; sisters, Gertie, Melazie and Levie; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marie Pitre Guidry; brothers, Eugene, Charley, Rene and Clay Guidry; sisters, Esther, Junita and Viola; and great-grandchild, Jamin F. Becnel. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Edia Lirette Edia Breaux Lirette, 98, a native and resident of Thiboduax, died at 2:45 p.m. July 12, 2004. Visitation will be 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Hubert, Ashby, Jerry and Larry Lirette; daughters, Ruby Landry, Vivian Tabor, Jenny Chaisson and Theresa Boudreaux; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lirette; parents, Filicien and Irma Degre Breaux; son. Allen Lirette; daughter, Edia Lirette; brothers, Rene Breaux and Filicien Breaux; sisters, Ella Boudreaux, Edna Ledet, Lydia Boudreaux and Annie Babin; and four grandchildren. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Anna Peltier Anna Mae Himel Peltier, 89, a native and resident of Labadieville, died July 12, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Dianne Peltier; grandchildren and their spouses, Rachel and Michael Broussard, Roselyn Peltier and Kent and Tina Peltier; and great-grandchildren, Anna Claire and John Broussard and Maggie Peltier. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Peltier, parents, Kent and Alice Lasage Himel; brothers, Rudolph "Pat," Ulysee "Boo," Ignance "Bill" and Aurelien "Beco" Himel; and sisters, Alice Talbot and Dora Himel. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lucille Gaudet Lucille Dolese Gaudet, 86, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland and Thibodaux, died July 13, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Paul Tom and Carol Gaudet of Thibodaux and Michael J. and Margie Gaudet of Baton Rouge; daughters and sons-in-law, Cora G. and Gary Price of Raceland and Frances G. and Tom Holden of Chesapeake, Va.; sisters, Jeanne Arceneaux of Labadieville, Claire Safford of Brusley and Mae Koenenn of Long Beach, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Paul J. Gaudet; parents, Eugene D. and Corinne Blancard Dolese; and brothers, Lt. Francis C. and Dr. Eugene D. Dolese Jr., DDS. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Mackley Crochet Mackley "Mac" Leopold Crochet, 90, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 3:20 p.m. July 13. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, James Kermon Crochet of New Orleans, Maxwell "Max" Crochet of Bourg and Frank Crochet of Houma; daughter, Evelyn "Tito" C. Falgout of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vallie LeBoeuf Crochet; parents, Leopold and Marie Fields Crochet; brothers, Evince, Julian, Henry and Adam Crochet; sisters, Adele Crochet, Ruby C. LeBlanc and Marie Lucille Ledet. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Raymond Trosclair Raymond J. Trosclair, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:45 a.m. July 14, 2004. Visitation will be 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Ray, David and Dale Trosclair; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Burge Trosclair; parents, Arthur J. and Aline Crochet Trosclair; son, Brian Trosclair; and brothers, Reny, Arthur Jr. and Floyd Trosclair. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Delores Darensbourg Delores Mott Darensbourg, 63, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Boutte, died July 10, 2004. Visitation will be 5 lo 8 p.m. today at Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands, and from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church. The wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday at the church. The religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturdayat the church, with burial at Shell Mount Cemetery in Des Allemands. She is survived by her father, Albert Mott Sr., of Des Allemands; daughter, Beatrice Mott of Boutte; sons, Sammy and Darrell Mott and Alfred Darensbourg III, all of Boutte; sisters. Anna Mae Thomas of Raceland and Alberta Singleton of Harvey; brothers, Albert Mott Jr. of Kenner, Irvin Mott of Marrero, Michael Mott, Nolan Mott Sr. and James Mott Sr., of Des Allemands; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Darensbourg Jr.; mother, Enola Mott; brother, Lawrence Mott Sr.; and daughters, Dorothy Allen. Shirley Robinson, and Patricia Mott. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lucille Gaudet Lucille Dolese Gaudet, 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of Raceland and Thibodaux, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Paul Tom and Carol Gaudet of Thibodaux and Michael J. and Margie Gaudet of Baton Rouge; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cora G. and Gary Price of Raceland and Frances G. and Tom Holden of Chesapeake, Va.; three sisters, Jeanne Arceneaux of-Labadieville, Claire Safford of Brusley and Mae Koenenn of Long Beach, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Paul J. Gaudet; her parents, Eugene D. and Corinne Blanchard Dolese; and two brothers, Lt. Francis C. and Dr. Eugene D. Dolese Jr., DDS. She was a loving wife and mother. She graduated from Labadieville High School and earned her bachelor's degree from Dominican College in New Orleans. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Louis Daviet Jr. Louis Etienne Daviet Jr., 85, a native and nearly lifelong resident of Larose died July 14, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Juliette Alexander Daviet; son, Louis E. Daviet III; and daughter, Jill Daviet Hobson; son-in-law, Neville Hobson; and grandchildren, Alice and George Hobson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Etienne Sr. and Alice Guidroz Daviet; brother, Leslie Louis Daviet; sister, Sister Mary Beatrice, O.P. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Robert Dunham Robert Wilson Dunham, 85, a native of Greene County, Ill., and resident of Alton, Ill., died at 8:44 p.m. July 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Crawford Funeral Home in Jerseyville, Ill. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville. He is survived by his daughters, Carol Stout of St. Genevieve, Mo., Pamela Harrison of Alton, Trebe Bradfisch of Grafton, Ill., and Lisa Cheatman of O'Fallon, Mo.; sons, Robert Dunham of Pontoon Beach, Ill., Ronald Dunham of Alton, Hank Dunham of Bethalto, Ill., Tim Dunham of Godfrey, Ill., and Pat Dunham of Thibodaux; brothe r, Otis Dunham of Jerseyville; sisters, Ruth Russell of Jerseyville and Marjorie Green of Payson, Ariz.; 26 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Elizabeth Krauchaar Dunham; parents, Joseph Ott and Mary Freand Dunham; son, Roger Dunham; infant daughter, Erma Rose Dunham; brothers, Edward and Lester Dunham; sisters, Imogene Burch, Lillie Mundy and Nina Green; and infant granddaughter, Tamara Lynn Dunham. He attended the Lone Star Country School and worked on the family farm as a young man, attended to the Jersey County Roads ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Antoinette Touro Antoinette Augustine Touro, 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her father, Lawrence Touro; and one brother, Ernest Touro. She was preceded in death by her mother, Velma Touro; one sister, Tammy Touro; one daughter, Darlene Touro; her maternal grandparents, Andrew Falcon and Antoinette Boudreaux Falcon; and her paternal grandparents, Andrew and Adenise Touro. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Darlene Touro Darlene Irene Touro, 3, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her father, Terry Malbrough; her maternal grandfather, Lawrence Touro; her paternal grandmother, Laura Malbrough; and her godfather, Ernest Touro. She was preceded in death by her mother, Antoinette Touro; her maternal grandmother, Velma Touro; her godmother, Tammy Touro; and her great- grandparents, Andrew and Antoinette Boudreaux Falcon and Andrew and Adenise Touro. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Tammy Touro Tammy Ann Touro, 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her father, Lawrence Touro; one brother, Ernest Touro; and her companion, Louis Adams. She was preceded in death by her mother, Velma Touro; one sister, Antoinette Touro; her godchild, Darlene Touro; her maternal grandparents, Andrew Falcon and Antoinette Boudreaux Falcon; and her paternal grandparents, Andrew and Adenise Touro. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Lawrence Wiggins Lawrence 'Tight Rope" Joseph Wiggins, 62, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died July 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Lawrence Wiggins Jr.; sister, Vivian Wiggins; brothers, Louis and Isaac Wiggins; and two sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents; former wife, Anna Wiggins; sister, Louise Wiggins; and brothers, James Jr., Romalice, Oscar, Alex and Samuel Wiggins. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Velma Touro Velma Irene Falcon Touro, 63, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Touro; one son, Ernest Touro; two sisters, Charlene Chatagnier and husband, Myron, of Houma, and Ethel Domangue and husband, Enos, of Mandeville; four brothers, Norman Falcon Sr. and wife, Anna Mae, of Lafayette, Andrew Falcon Jr. and wife, Elaine, of Houma, Delton Falcon and wife, Sandra, of Houma, and Kirby Falcon Sr. and wife, Cheryl, of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Falcon Sr. and Antoinette Boudreaux Falcon; one sister, Darlene Falcon Babineaux; one brother, Steve Falcon; two daughters, Tammy Touro and Antoinette Touro; and one granddaughter, Darlene Touro. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a homemaker. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Nekose Williams Nekose Antoine "Kosey" Williams, 22, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died July 14, 2004 in Ascension Parish as the result of an automobile accident. Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Lillie L Landry and Marry Jamison of Belle Rose; father, Lionel Williams Sr. of Donaldsonville; adopted daughter and her mother, Dvelyn and Cindy Cantrelle of Donaldsonville; former stepfather, Aubry Landry; brothers, Acquindus A Levy Sr., Lionell Lee Williams Jr., Brandon and Paul Williams, Renee Joseph and Lionel Turner; three sisters; and grandmother, Laura Levy. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Everette Levy Sr., Paul and Louise Williams. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Robert Belanger Robert "Bobby" Wayne Belanger, 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 p.m. July 15, 2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his son, John Belanger of Bayou Blue; daughters, Teri Fanguy and Monique Belanger of Houma: brothers, David Belanger of Houma and Richard Belanger of Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Clara Holcomb of Houma; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary "Doo" Hester Belanger; parents, Leonard Sr. and Cora Blancard Belanger; brothers, James "Jimmy," Leonard Jr. and Kenneth Belanger; sisters, Marion R. Richard and Barbara "Babs" B. Turner. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Marie Huddleston Marie "Sue" Suzette Carmouche Huddleston, 63, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8:15 a.m. July 15, 2004. Visitation will be 9:30 to 11:30 Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John Loren Huddleston; sons, Christopher and Andrew Huddleston; daughter, Meg Huddleston; brothers, Norman, Paul and Chris Carmouche; sisters, Anne McCollam and Nancy Robichaux; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Anna Belle Carmouche. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Milton Arceneaux Sr. Milton Arceneaux Sr., 59, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Larose, died at 3:28 p.m. July 15, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Burial was at Holy Rosary Ceme tery in Larose. He is survived by his wife, Janice Leonard Arceneaux; son and daughter-in-law, Milton Jr. and Jolyne Arceneaux; stepdaughters, Ramona Autin, Melissa Duet, Debra Coupel and Wendy Gaspard; grandson, Joel Arceneaux; stepgrandchildren, Jamie Angelle, Kelley and Adrian Coupel, Katie Autin and Jordy and Coley Gaspard; and sister, Doloras Lambas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius and Earline Plaisance Arceneaux; and brother, Emile Arceneaux. He was Catholic and enjoyed sharpening tools. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Jerry Verrett Jerry Paul "Ma Nook" Verrett, 41, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died at 2:24 a.m. July 15, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Dupre Verrett; mother, Manella Marie Verret Verrett; sons, Trey, Corey and Kerry Verrett; daughter, Tiffany Verrett; brothers, James and John Verrett; and sisters, Vivian Brunet, Shirley Verrett, Jane Verrett and Nancy Verrett Augustine. He was preceded in death by his father, Antoine Caville Verrett; and sister, Mary Ann Verrett ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. John Reulet Jr. John Henry "T-Beb" Reulet Jr., 81, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 7:08 a.m. July 15, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Church in South Vacherie. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Ockmond; daughter, Monica Reulet; grandchildren, Brad, Brandi and Michael Rothman; great-grandchildren, Cerredwin Michelle Rothman and Jamiah Walker; sisters, Inez Scioneaux and Lema Reulet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr. and Norma Torress Reulet; a twin sister; grandson, Michael. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Paul Theriot Paul Joseph "Pie" "Gramps" Theriot, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:50 p.m. July 15, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Eve Deroche Theriot; son and daughter-in- law, Billy J. and Dawn Theriot; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law Floyd J. and Laura Theriot, Gary J. and Curtis J. Louviere; daughters and son-in-law, Paula T. and Freddie Danos and Bonnie T. Clements; sister, Joyce T. Robichaux; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearly and Ocelia Eschete Theriot. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Louis Berthelot Jr. Louis R Berthelot Jr., 78, a native of St James and resident of Thibodaux, died July 16, 2004. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at St Joseph Co-cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Girlie Bye Berthelot; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Warren C. Clausen and Sylvia and Peter Guillory Jr.; brother, Steve Berthelot; sister, Mary Zeringue grandchildren Kristen and Brandon Guillory; and a great-grandchild, Kathryn Guillory. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis P. Sr. and Emma Tauzin Berthelot ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Melody Hutchinson Melody Boulet Hutchinson, 41, a native of New Orleans and resident of Metairie, died at 7 a.m. July 16, 2004. A religious service will take place at 1 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano with burial at Martin Cemetery in Albany. She is survived by her sons, Ryan Louis Boulet Hutchinson and Ben Jerome Lombardo Hutchinson; daughters, Tiffany Cherie Hutchinson and Hillary Jolie Octavia Hutchinson; brother, Lawrence Taylor, and former husband, Dr. Troy Hutchinson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Donna Smith Boulet ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rudolph Hutcherson Sr. Rudolph Hutcherson Sr., 90, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Friday, July 16, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Religious services will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Robert, Rudy Hutcherson and wife, Sue, and Curtis Hutcherson; four brothers, Johnny, Floyd, Eldon and Larry Hutcherson; five sisters, Madeline Ellender, Elodie Fanguy, Margie Clement, Lillian Cunningham and Lydie Falgout; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Domitile Porche Hutcherson; his parents, Whitney and Clara Deroche Hutcherson; two daughters-in-law, Joyce M. Hutcherson and Dorothy Hutcherson; two grandchildren, Stephen and Rodney Hutcherson; and one sister, Elaine Hutcherson LeBIanc. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Henry Hebert Jr. Henry Hebert Jr., 70, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 10 a.m. July 17, 2004. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. He will be cremated. He is survived by his sons, Heath Hebert and Steven Neucere; daughter, Earline Trahan; brother, Emile Hebert Sr.; sisters, Helen Phelio and Vivian Lee; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Evelyn Matherne Hebert Sr.; and brothers, Jarvis and Junius Hebert. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Brennen Poynten Brennen Paul Poynten, infant, a resident of Lockport, died at 11:44 a.m. July 17, 2004. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Ian and Lacey Lynne Jeandron Poynten; maternal grandparents, James and Linda Bellanger and Allan and Loretta Jeandron and paternal grandparents, John and Patricia Poynten. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sharon Richoux Sharon Soderstrum Richoux, 52, a native of Texas and resident of Grand Isle died at 12:15 p.m. July 17,2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ricky J. Richoux; sons, Rockey A. and Ricki A Burnham; daughter, Rickael Lafont; brothers, Gerald and Randy Soderstrum; seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Augatina Lafont. Soderstrum. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Bernice Cortez Bernice Fonseca Cortez, 73, a resident of St. Charles Parish, died July 18, 2004. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A religious service will be held at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with burial at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. She is survived by two sons; two daughters; 14 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Cortez Sr.; and one daughter. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Betty Besancon Betty Ruth Besancon, 80, a native of Bonwier, Texas, and resident of Coteau, died at 1:50 a.m. July 18, 200 4. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Coteau Baptist Church. A religious service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her husband. Paul Frederick Besancon; daughter, Rachel Besancon; and two grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Cutlebert and Ruth Bounds Sims. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Royce Pitre Royce J. Pitre, 67, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 7:35 a.m. July 18, 2004. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St Francis de Sales No. 2 cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sylvia "MiMi" Matherne Pitre; sons, Brian and his wife, Jennifer; and Bert and his wife, Vickie of Houma; and Bruce Pitre and his wife, Fran, of Jacksonville, Fla; brothers, Joe of Schriever, Russell of Moselle, MS, Kermit of French Settlement, Milfred of Donner, Andrew Waldon of Houma and Jesse Pitre of Thibodaux; sister-in-law, Mrs. Nick (Millie) Pitre of Thibodaux; grandchildren, Brendan, Lea, Jenna Kristen and Bryce Pitre of Houma, and Kathryn, Lauren, Erin and Brandon of Jacksonville; step- grandchildren, Marine Cpl. Bobby "B.J." Cotton, Ashley Boudreaux and Riley Lirette of Houma; step great-grandchild, Branson Cotton; and numerous nieces and nephews of whom he thought the world. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Lillian Zeringue Pitre; brother, Shelby "Nick" Pitre; and sister, Loubell Pitre Bourgeois. He was a retired fabrication inspector and was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of Walter Irving Lanier Lodge No. 307, past president of the Bayou Cane Fire Department and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Althea Clement Althea B. Clement, 76, a native of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville died at 5 p.m. July 19, 2004. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Church in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by her sons, Adam P. and Lonnie J. Clement; daughters, Verna C. Vedros, Mary C. Boudreaux, Dorothy Clement, Rita C. Gros and Linda C. Cavalier, brother, John "Pete" Boudreaux; sister, Rita B. Wiggins; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert L Clement; parents, Leo John and Cordelia Guillot Boudreaux; sons, Raymond Joseph, Jesse James and Norbert Joseph Clement; daughters, Catherine Marie Clement and Ella Marie Clement; brothers, Adam and Henry Boudreaux; sisters, Josephine Himel, Marie Gauthreaux, Bula Marcle, Lucille Dantin and Evella Ledet. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Daisy LeBoeuf Daisy Dean Theresa Pitre LeBoeuf, 66, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 a.m. July 19, 2004. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial at St. Frances de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John Robert "Tiger" LeBoeuf Sr. of Houma; son, John R. LeBoeuf Jr. and his wife, Monica, of Alexandria; daughters, Cynthia LeBoeuf Matheson and her husband, Mark, of Edmond, Okla., and Sheila LeBoeuf Guidry and her husband, Toby, of Prairieville; sisters, Rita Vitrano, Georgia Blanchard of Houma, Arabella Tamala of Saline and Wilma LeBoeuf of Bayou Blue; grandchildren, Mathew Foret, John R. LeBoeuf III, Nicole Foret Ganaway, Dale LeBoeuf, Sarah LeBoeuf, Daisy Guidry and Scott LeBoeuf; and greatgrandchild. Gabriel Ganaway. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Paul and Ollie Rita Marcel Pitre; and brother. Earl Muller. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ross Rumore Ross J. Rumore, 35, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died July 19, 2004. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home. A religious service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Edna Boudreaux Rumore; son, Dayne Michael Rumore; daughter, Brooke Lynn Elizabeth Rumore; brothers, Ronnie and Larry Rumore; sister, Rhonda Rumore. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Boudreaux and Mr. and Mrs. Sal Rumore. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Angeline Bourg Angeline Dubois Bourg, 69, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Lockport, died at 12:04 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2004. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Marvin Bourg; stepsons, Roy and Frank Bourg; daughters, Maudrey Vizier, Fay Orgeron, Mona Orgeron, Roxanne Pierce, Connie Bourg and Sheryl Ougel; stepdaughter, Lois Navarrot; brother, Louis Dubois; sisters, Irene, Lorraine, Gladys Soudelier, Eula Ougel, Mary Molaison and Leola Adams; 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Etienne J. Dubois Sr. and Cecile Plaisance Dubois Toups; son, Narvin Gisclair; brothers, Edmond, Eugene, Etienne Jr., Herbert, Edward and Gilbert Dubois; and sister, Hannah Pitre. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Therese LaTour Therese LeBlanc LaTour, 89, native of Broussard and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. July 20, 2004. Visitation will be from 9:15 to 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raliegh LaTour; parents, Joseph Germaine and Angelina "Ninette" Gautier LeBlanc; brothers, J. G. LeBlanc Jr.; and sisters, Mazie Lewis, Inez Stromer, Hazel Mouton, Adele Peck, Sylvia Langlinais, Corinne Comeaux, Margo McKey, Jeanne Boudreaux and Lucille DeMeir. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Blanche Terrebonne Blanche Edwenia Terrebonne, 66, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Grand Isle, died at 3:25 a.m. July 20, 2004. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, David Terrebonne; daughters, Sheila Bradberry and Marcia Soderstrum; brothers, Walter Jr. and Freddie Dunn; sisters, Shirley Esponge and Patricia Schukis; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Terrebonne Sr.; parents, Walter Lee Sr. and Lola Bert Harreston Dunn; son, Maurice Terrebonne Jr.; and sisters, Linda Tuttle and Betty Jane Cheramie. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Vhores Trosclair Jr. Vhores Felix Trosclair Jr., 67, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died at 10:05 a.m. July 20, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Cindy King Trosclair, son, Vhores Trosclair III; daughters, Maria Saia and Sheila Wightman; stepdaughters, Becky and Patty Fanguy; sisters, Rosemary Galliano, June Dufrene and Sue Callais; brothers-in- law, Gerald Callais and Lorimer Comeaux; five grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vhores Sr. and Elda Cantrelle Trosdair. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Felix Truxillo Felix Truxillo, 60, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Thibodaux, died July 16, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Alliance, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Triggs Truxillo of Thibodaux; son, Corey Truxillo of Thibodaux; stepdaughter, Litisha Gray of Thibodaux; sisters and spouse, Elizabeth Landry, Ruth O. Jones, Mae Rose and Cenues Morris, all of Belle Rose; brother and spouse, Ernest Jr. and Eva Truxillo of Belle Rose; sisters-in-law, Losonna Truxillo of Belle Rose and Rose Grant of Raceland; brother-in-law, James Triggs Jr. of Houma; inlaws, Olivia and James Triggs Sr.; grandchildren, Coriana Truxillo, Darreon Kitchen and Fre'Naija Young, all of Thibodaux; God-children, Sheila Jones and David Pearley; devoted neighbor and friend, Melvin Poston; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Ernest Truxillo Sr; brothers, Raymond Ollis Sr, Albert Williams Sr. and Augusta Truxillo; and nephew, Bryce T. Ollis Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Paul LeBlanc Jr. Paul "ET" LeBlanc Jr., 21, a native and resident of Houma, died July 18 2004. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Bayou Blue. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Lodrigue Verrett; father, Paul LeBlanc Sr.; stepfather, Ernest "Bosco" Verrett; brothers, Randy "Popeye" LeBlanc, Randall "Buggalou" LeBlanc Sr.; half-brother, Tyler Paul Gaudet; stepbrother, Ernest "Nuggie" Parfait; and sister, Brandy LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gott and Anthony Lodrigue and Ruth Bourg and Luke LeBlanc Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. May Kornegay May Louise Kornegay, 102, a native of Smoke Bend and resident of Plaquemine, died at 6 p.m. Jury 19, 2004, in Plaquemine. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. July 21 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine. Burial was in Grace Memorial Park in Plaquemine. She is survived by her nieces, Ruth F. Bourgeois of Plaquemine, Doris F. Alonzo of White Castle, Jewel K. Mogan of Lubbock, Texas, and Murrel Jean Jarreau of New Roads; nephew, Merkle Kornegay Jr. of Houma; sister-in-law, Frances Kornegay of Mathews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene M. and Celine Landry Kornegay; sisters, Pearl Fourroux, Maud Kornegay, Lee Book, Heard Kornegay and Ruth Kornegay; brothers, Issac, Eugene, Joseph and Merlke Kornegay Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Edward Williams Edward Charles Williams, 50, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Houma, died July 20, 2004. Visitation will be 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Robin Sharlhorne Williams of Houma; son, Edward Lawson of Thibodaux; daughters, Shakanya Sharlhorne of Houma and Alandebera Richardson of New Orleans; mother and stepfather, Lillian and Naman Cola of Napoleonville; sister, Barbara Adams of Paincourtville; brothers, Eddie Williams Jr. of Baton Rouge; the Rev. Bobby Williams of Dallas, Bernard Williams of Bay City, Texas, Ricky Williams of Texas, Martin Williams of Convent and Michael Williams of Paincourtville; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Williams Sr.; and sister, Mariah Brown. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Ernest Bourgeois Jr. Ernest Anthony Bourgeois Jr., 46, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 2:05 a.m. July 21, 2003. [newspaper states 2003 but he died in 2004] A religious service was held at 10 a.m. today, with burial at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Mavis Ann Creppel Bourgeois; parents, Ernest Sr. and Ida Mae Navarre Bourgeois; son, Ernest Bourgeois III; daughter, Beth Schion; brothers, Curtis and Michael Bourgeois; sisters, Donna Billings and Jo Ann Bourgeois; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Holston. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Rufus Deroche Rufus A. Deroche, 72, a native of Pointe-Aux-Chenes and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:50 a.m. July 21, 2004. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. today, with military rites conducted by the United Veterans League of Houma. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Sally C. Deroche of Cut Off; son, John Anthony Deroche of Cut Off; daughters, Kathray D. Gisclair of Galliano, Belinda D. Matherne of Valentine and Brenda Deroche of Panama City Beach, Flordia; brother, Lera Deroche; sisters, Cecile St. Amant and Eula Mae LeBouef; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Adaliade Lebouef Deroche; sister, Alice Leblanc; and grandchild, Regina Zeringue. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Raymond Ryan Raymond "Scott" Ryan, 51, a native of Saginaw, Mich., and resident of Galliano, died July 21, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Crematorium, Inc. of Houma. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Morin Ryan; son, Jason Ryan; brother, Timmy; sister, Tammy; and grandchild, Madison Lane Ryan. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Ryan; and mother, Shirley Ann Robey. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Henio Vinet Jr. Henio Joseph Vinet Jr., 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. July 21, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Community Fellowship Church in Lockport, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Alcina Vinet; son, Al Vinet; daughters, Anna Mae Marie Naquin, Joana Vinet and Jackie Vinet; brother, Harold Dolese; sisters, Anna Mae Brown, Dorathy Boudreaux and Sue Arceneaux; and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henio J. Vinet Sr. and Olivia Marie Dupre; and grandson, Stanley Sanchez Jr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Pauline Cretini Pauline "Jo" Duffy Cretini, 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Lockport, died at 4 a.m. July 22, 2004. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. today at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Donald Cretini and wife, Judy; daughter, Gerry Dugas and husband, Ray; sist er, Pearl Cheramie; grandchildren, Gus and Angela Cretini and Michael Dugas and Cindy Stewart; and great-grandchildren, Evan, Jessica, Katlyn, Zachary, Michael and Joseph. She was preceded in death by her husband, Didier "DJ." Cretini; parents, Nicholas and Lucy Galjour Duffy; brothers, John and Infant Duffy; and sisters, Ida Lasseigne, Vivian Cheramie, Emelda Adams, Verna Thomassie, Clara Plaisance, Jane St. Pierre and Louise Plaisance. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Leroy Deroche Leroy " Pookie " Joseph Deroche, 58, a native of Montegut and resident of Bourg, died at 1:55 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Authement Deroche; one son, Terry Deroche of Bourg; two daughters, Tammy Deroche Rester of Folsom, and Melissa Porche and husband, Bryan of Houma; two brothers, Robert Deroche of Bourg and Carlton Deroche of Bayou Blue; one sister, Betty Dupre of Bourg; and six grandchildren, Lindsey Deroche, Lauren Porche, Hunter Porche, Alexis Porche, Ericka Roudolfich and Abbey Rester. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Cecile Naquin Deroche; two brothers, Alton Deroche Sr. and Joseph Herbert "Speedy" Deroche; one sister, Christine Deroche Rankin; one granddaughter, Megan Roudolfich; and one half-sister, Leona Levron. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Druis Dupre Sr. Druis John Dupre Sr., 67, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:01 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Ann Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Lee Falgout Dupre; his mother, Cora Dupre of Bourg; five sons, Druis J. Dupre Jr. of Chauvin, Richard J. and Ronald Dupre of Montegut, and Michael and Anthony Dupre of Houma; three daughters, Kristina D. Meier and Susan R. Domangue, both of Bourg, and Elizabeth Arceneaux of Chauvin; three brothers, Jerry Dupre of Chauvin, Gary Dupre of Houma, and Ernest Dupre of Boyce; three sisters, Leona Brunett and Earlene Porche, both of Houma, and Kathleen Neil of Bourg; 21 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Elie J. Dupre; and two brothers, Leroy and Elie Dupre. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Oneita Pellegrin Oneita "Nin" Theriot Pellegrin, 96, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:47 p.m. July 22, 2004. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma and 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. A Mass pf Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her sons, Allen J. and Gerald A. Pellegrin of Houma; daughters, Jeanette P. Platt of The Woodlands, Texas, and Brenda P. Braud of Houma; sisters, Roberta P Lapeyrouse and Ingree P. Guedry of Houma; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Joseph Pellegrin; parents, Felix and Rebecca Duthu Theriot; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Carlos Pellegrin; brother, Leroy Theriot; and sisters, Claudis Pellegrin and Alberta P. Cenac. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Roy Arceneaux Roy John Arcenreaux, 51, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Grand Isle, died at 10:38 a.m. July 23, 2004. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Danos Arceneaux; mother, Velma Savoie Arceneaux; son, Steven Prejean; daughters and sons-in-law, Nickol Arceneaux and Clement Santiny Jr., and Nicki Prejean and Elgene Gary Jr.; brothers, Maurice "Paul" Jr., Anthony and Robert Arceneaux; sisters, Ann Viator, Thelma Neal and Lucy Griffin; grandchildren, Corissa and Gage Santiny, James Bell and Jhy Gary. He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice "Morris" Arceneaux. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Gerald Crouch Jr. Gerald "June" Joseph Crouch Jr., 44, a native and resident of Morgan City died July 23, 2004. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Twin City Funeral Home and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Morgan City cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Connie Tabor Crouch; parents, Gerald Joseph Crouch Sr. and Barbara Ida Billiot Crouch; son Corey Phelps and his fiance, Sadie Granier, of Thibodaux; daughters, Kristi Gaspard and Brittany and April Crouch, all of Morgan City; brothers, Keith T and Travis Crouch of Morgan City; -sister, Julia Crouch Blaylock and her husband, Joseph "Jody" S. Blaylock Jr. of New Orleans; grandchild, Dylan Barnett; and nieces and nephews. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Brenda Antill Brenda Joyce Harvey Antill, 64, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, who died at 12:40 p.m. July 24, 2004. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Houma. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with a private graveside service for the immediate family at St Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Carroll Antill; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Pamela Boudreaux Antill; sisters, Patricia Harvey Boutwell and Judith Harvey Orgeron; grandchildren, Andrew and Nicholas Antill; and mother-in-law, Pearl Jackson Antill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Joel and Mildred Lejeune Harvey. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Katelyn Simmons A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Blue Lilly Cemetery on Johnson Ridge for Katelyn Reniece Davis Simmons, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux who died July 23, 2004 at Leonard Chabert Medical Center in Houma. She is survived by her mother, Kena S. Davis of Thibodaux; father, Barney C. Simmons of Napoleonville; sister, Kaysha R. Carter; grandparents, Gloria Davis, Freddie Williams, Clearance Folse, Carolyn Simmons, and Barney C. Simmons Sr. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Dudley Labat Dudley John Labat, 75, a native of Vacherie and resident of St James died at 3:30 p.m. July 24, 2004 at Lafayette General Hospital. Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic Church in St. James. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in Our Lady of Peace Mausoleum in Vacherie. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Michael Sullivan of Many; sons and daughters-in-law, Gerard and Nancy Labat of Milton and Francis and Ann Labat of Houma; brother, Lester Labat of Chalmette; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Jody LeBlanc, Carissie and Stacy Albert, Christopher and Patrick Labat, Becky Adams and John Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Spencer and Madison LeBlanc and Payton Albert. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Mary Abadie Labat; daughter, Wanda Ann Labat; parents, Richard and Selma Falgoust Labat; sisters, Alice Becnel and Mae Simon; brothers, Richard "Ikie," Rumsey, Claude, Sidney " Beb" and Ray Labat. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Henry Swan Henry "Hank" Alton Swan, 79, a native of East Point and resident of Houma, died at 4:44 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2004. A religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Naquin Swan of Houma; sons, Daniel A. Swan and wife, Peggy, Robert "Bobby" and Brian of Houma, and Barry McNamara and wife, Beth, of Bell Chasse; daughter, Vicky S. Long and husband, J.W., of Lakeland, Ga.; grandchildren, Helen Craft and husband, Alan, Edna Womack, Lillian Boudreaux and husband, Timmy, Danielle A. Swan, Danise A. Swan, Shawn, Kelli, Brandon and Brent McNamara; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Louise Forrest Swan; parents, Henry G. Swan and Mary Julia Racine Swan Lackey; brothers, A.G., William and Hugh Brady Swan; and an infant sister. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Sidney Bourgeois Sr. Sidney Valery Bourgeois Sr., 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:30 a.m. July 25, 2004. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Juanita U. Bourgeois; sons, Sidney Valery Jr. and Michael Bernard Bourgeois; brother, Roland Bourgeois; sisters, Irene Ledet and Olga Rieth; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and one step great- grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Valery and Angelle Baudoin Bourgeois; brothers, Sylvestre, Witney and Volmey Bourgeois; and sisters, May Bourgeois and Gladys Roger. ====================== Submitted by: Chris Tidwell Source: Lafourche Comet Newspaper - Lafourche Parish, La. Douglas Guidry Sr. Douglas "Bick" Joseph Guidry Sr., 77, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died July 25, 2004. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his sons, Douglas Jr., Perry and Vince Guidry; daughters, Yvonne G. Cheramie, Hazel G. Bergeron and Greta Guidry; brothers, Louis "Loy" and Earl Guidry, Roland and Benny LeBlanc; sisters, Janet LeBlanc, Mabel Tabor and Diane Moorman; numerous stepbrothers and stepsisters; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Curole Guidry; parents, Vincent J. Guidry and Leah Rogers LeBlanc; grandson, Daniel G. Bergeron; brothers, Albert Guidry and Robert LeBlanc; and sister, Delores Guidry. ============================================================================