Obituaries for JULY 2006; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Section 1: 1 July through 10 July Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 1 AUG 2006 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ======================================================================= July 01. 2006 1:07AM Beau Bullock Beau J. Bullock, 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, June 30, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to service time Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial service will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He is survived by his father, Dub Bullock; his mother, Cindy Hebert Pitre and husband, Eric Pitre; three brothers, Brady Bullock, Jordan Bullock and Mike House; and one sister, Jessica Bullock. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles Ray Hebert, Grace Hebert, W.J. "Dub" Bullock and Rose Marie Bullock; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 01. 2006 1:09AM Angel LeBlanc Angel Elizabeth LeBlanc, infant, died at Thunderbird Hospital in Phoenix Tuesday, June 27, 2006. Graveside service will be held at a later date in Houma. She is survived by her parents, Jonathan and Sarah LeBlanc of Houma and currently stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Ariz.; her grandparents, Mark and Cindy Matherne of Houma and Jason and Sally Porche of Bayou Blue; and her great-grandparents, Richard and Janice Hebert of Houma, Gerald and Betty Porche of Bayou Blue, Jimmy and Rose Ledet of Bayou Blue, Ronald Matherne of Houma, Carol and Charlie Rogers of Metairie, and Fernis and Shirley LeBlanc of Houma; and her great-great-grandmother, Jewel Avet of Houma. ======================== July 01. 2006 1:14AM William Loveless William T. Loveless, 86, a native of Warren, Ark., and resident of Luling, died at 12:41 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Boutte Assembly of God Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. He is survived by one son, William "Pat" Loveless; one daughter, Pamela L. White; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Lucille Loveless; and his parents, Chester and Drusie Senn Loveless. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 01. 2006 1:17AM Carlos Mitchell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carlos Gene Mitchell, 51, a native of Louisiana and resident of Gray, died at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to service time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Services will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by a devoted friend, Angela Hawthorne; two sisters, Cheryll Calloway of Lafayette and Angie Parker of Houma; one half-sister, Eunice Myer of Houma; two brothers, Kirk Mitchell of Houma and Marvin Mitchell of Baton Rouge; and one half-brother, Eric Mitchell of Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl A. Mitchell and Phyllis Sims Mitchell. ======================== July 01. 2006 1:19AM Walter Tabor Walter Joseph "White" Tabor, 79, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Thursday, June 29, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Toudell Ordoyne Tabor; one son, Herbert J. Tabor and wife, Donna Folse Tabor; one daughter, Gale Tabor Thibodaux and husband, Carl J. Thibodaux; two brothers, Perry Tabor and Roland "Roy" Tabor; one sister, Lena Tabor Sanchez; two grandchildren, Heath "Snoopy" James Tabor and wife, Ginger Tabor, and Blake James Thibodaux; and one great-grandchild, Jacob Daniel Tabor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elfer Tabor and Dora Delatte Tabor; and one granddaughter, Tonia Ann Tabor. He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran and an employee of Thompson Machinery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 03. 2006 6:03PM Louise Barrios Louise Leonard Barrios, 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Barrios Robert and Susan Barrios Tardo; one sister, Pauline L. Gauthreaux; one grandson, Kevin Robert Clement; and four great-grandchildren, William, Elizabeth, Thomas and Graceanne Clement. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Arthur Barrios; her parents, Avis and Juliette Guillot Leonard; and two sisters, Jeanne L. Doucet and Gladys L. Pittman. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 03. 2006 5:56PM Sophie Broussard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sophie Jane Broussard, 80, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Lockport, died at 3:26 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Johnny deLalorie, Richard deLalorie, Carroll deLalorie, Aubry "CoCo" Broussard, Michael Broussard and David Broussard; three brothers, Patrick, Garland and Allen Guidry; two sisters, Ethel Busquet and Betty White; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Florence Berard Guidry. ======================== July 03. 2006 6:01PM Beau Bullock Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beau J. Bullock, 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, June 30, 2006. Memorial services were held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. He is survived by his father, Dub Bullock; his mother, Cindy Hebert Pitre and husband, Eric Pitre; three brothers, Brady Bullock, Jordan Bullock and Mike House; and one sister, Jessica Bullock; grandparents, Charles Ray Hebert, Grace Hebert, W.J. "Dub" Bullock and Rose Marie Bullock; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 03. 2006 6:02PM Ennis Chauvin Ennis "T-Boy" Chauvin, 75, a native of Dularge and resident of Schriever, died Friday, June 30, 2006. Religious services were held at 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Billie J. Chauvin; 12 children, Stephen Chauvin, Diana Peterson, Laurie Pederson, Eric Chauvin, Jason Chauvin, Danny Ray Mason, Kristina Katona, LaShawn LaJohn Null, Janet Steineger, John Steineger, Beth Steineger, Kevin Steineger and many more adopted children through the heart; four brothers, Bobby Chauvin, Percy "Plug" Chauvin, Floyd "Timmy" Chauvin and Lloyd "Totsy" Chauvin; two sisters, Dorice "Dot" Duplantis and Sybil Marcel; numerous nieces and nephews; 26 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 28 years, Marge Marcel Chauvin; his second wife of five years, Mary Hassett Chauvin; his parents, Antoine "Buck" Chauvin and Beatrice "Bea" Samanie Chauvin; and one brother, Peter Chauvin. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 03. 2006 6:00PM Albert Folse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albert Folse, 88, a native of the St. Charles community and resident of Raceland, died Friday, June 30, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in the St. Charles Cemetery in the St. Charles community. He is survived by four sons, Albert J. Folse Sr., Reed A. Folse, Charles T. Folse and James P. Folse; one daughter, Mary F. Fuselier; 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ladet Folse; his parents, Joseph and Notesia Folse; two brothers, Olide Folse and Joseph Folse Jr.; five sisters, Henrietta Folse, Marietta F. Loris, Odelia Folse, Marie Folse and Celine Folse; and one great-grandson. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in World War II. ======================== July 03. 2006 5:57PM Beverly Kennedy Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beverly "Nanie" Lovell Kennedy, 69, a native and lifelong resident of Houma, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, S.T. Kennedy of Houma; one son, Keith Michael Kennedy and wife, Christine, of Houma; two daughters, Karrie Gayle Savoie and husband, Rory, of Lockport, and Debbie Brouillette and husband, Randy, of Houma; two brothers, Gerald Lovell of Gray and Allie Lovell Jr. of Houma; three sisters, Sylvia Boudreaux of Bayou Dularge, Rosalee Champagne of Houma and Delores Lirette of Marrero; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allie Joseph Lovell Sr. and Rosanell Trosclair Lovell; one brother, Edmond "T-Boy" Lovell; and two sisters, Joyce Neeley and Barbara Lovell Harvey. She was a retired owner of Beverly's Beauty Shop, which was in existence for 23 years. She was also a charter member of the Krewe of Aphrodite. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. ======================== July 03. 2006 6:03PM Melvin Punch Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Melvin "Joe" Joseph Punch, 68, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Ann Adams Punch; his mother, Edith Punch Cunningham; two daughters, Jennine Dumont and husband, Nason, and Rhonda LeBouef and husband, Craig; and three grandchildren, Natasha Adair and Heather and Jada LeBouef. He was preceded in death by his father, Orice Punch Sr.; his stepfather, Willis Cunningham; a brother, Orice Punch Jr.; and two sisters, Anna Rose Folse and Beverly Punch. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked as a pipefitter for Bollinger Shipyards. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 03. 2006 5:58PM Janet Zeringue Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janet Gros Zeringue, 67, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, July 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Dr. Kent Rhodes and wife, Karen Rhodes, and Troy Rhodes Sr. and wife, Wendy Rhodes; one daughter, Stacie Hebert Bauman and husband, George Bauman Jr.; two brothers, Jerry Gros and wife, Velma, and Edmond Gros and wife, Janelle; one sister, MaryAnn Torres and husband, Micheal Torres; nine grandchildren, Troy Rhodes Jr., Summer Dardar, Jude Hebert, Jared Triche, Hayden Triche, Ryan Rhodes, Racheal Rhodes, Joshua Rhodes and Jacob Rhodes; and four great-grandchildren, Raine Dardar, Jaxx Dardar, Mazy Rhodes and Leilyn Hebert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Zeringue Sr.; her parents, Joseph and Aline Thibodaux Gros; one granddaughter, Kamber Danielle Triche; three brothers, Emanuel, Carroll and Russell Gros; and two sisters, Emma and Katherine Gros. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 03. 2006 9:51PM Johnnie Jaccuzzo Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Johnnie M. Jaccuzzo, 94, a lifelong resident of Houma, died at 10:42 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to prayer service Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by one son, Carey M. Jaccuzzo of Houma; one daughter, Susan Henry of Schriever; one brother, Emile Jaccuzzo of Houma; one sister, Betty J. Pellegrino of Maryland; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juliette C. Jaccuzzo; his parents, Joseph Jaccuzzo and Rose Catanese Jaccuzzo; one brother, Dr. James V. Jaccuzzo; and one sister, Mamie Jaccuzzo. He was president of Jaccuzzo Realty Co. and Jaccuzzo Land Co., which also included ownership in the Bijou and Drive Inn Amusement Co. He owned and operated a new car and truck dealership on Barrow Street for over 30 years selling Studebaker cars and trucks. He served as chairman of the board of the Houma Housing Authority for 18 years and was co-founder of Terrebonne Sportsman League in 1948 where he served as president and lifetime member of the board. He was president and lifetime member of the Board of the Whiskey Pass Silver King Association. ======================== July 03. 2006 9:54PM George Ordoyne George J. Ordoyne, 86, a native of Choctaw and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, July 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Georgena Ordoyne; one daughter, Mrs. Elbert "Debra" Gaudet; and one grandchild, Lamar Benoit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Emelia Andras Ordoyne; three brothers, Cleaveland, Paul and Clifton Ordoyne; and one sister, Cecile Hebert. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 05. 2006 12:45PM Sophie Broussard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sophie Jane Broussard, 80, a native of St. Martinville and resident of Lockport, died at 3:26 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006. Religious service was held at 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Johnny deLalorie, Richard deLalorie, Carroll deLalorie, Aubry "CoCo" Broussard, Michael Broussard and David Broussard; thre e brothers, Patrick, Garland and Allen Guidry; two sisters, Ethel Busquet and Betty Walet; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Florence Berard Guidry; and one sister, Beverly Chauffee. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 05. 2006 12:44PM Christopher Carmouche Christopher Gilbert Carmouche, 57, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, July 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived two brothers, Norman Carmouche and wife, Sandy, and Paul Carmouche and wife, Marti; two sisters, Nancy Robichaux and husband, Howard, and Anne McCollam and husband, Edmund; one brother-in-law, John Huddleston; 19 nieces and nephews; 20 great-nieces and nephews; and many "good" cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Anna Belle Carmouche; and one sister, Sue Carmouche Huddleston. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to ARC of Assumption, P.O. Drawer 1040, Napoleonville, LA 70390. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 06. 2006 12:18PM Burl Anderson Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Burl Anderson Jr., 79, a native of Algiers and resident of Gretna, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006. Funeral services were held at Murray Henderson Funeral Home, with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale. He is survived by three sons, Edward J. Anderson Sr. of New Orleans, Keven Spencer of Tennessee and Arnold Spencer of California; one daughter, Gail A. Veal and husband, Leon, of Houma; 24 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orelia J. Parker and Burl Anderson Sr.; and one son, James Lee Anderson. He was a retired criminal sheriff officer and was a member of Fraternal Order of Police. He was a U.S. Army veteran. ======================== July 06. 2006 12:03PM Acton Anselmi Sr. Acton Joseph Anselmi Sr., 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8:40 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Gelvase Anselmi and Acton Anselmi Jr.; two daughters, Christine "Christy" A. Bourg and Janelle A. Shur; one brother, Gibson Anselmi; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gelvase Joseph and Elizabeth Dantin Anselmi; and one brother, Preston Anselmi. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ======================== July 06. 2006 12:25PM Daniel Bell Jr. Daniel Everette Bell Jr., 27, a native of Inglewood, Calif., a former resident of Los Angeles, Thibodaux and resident of Baton Rouge, died Sunday, June 25, 2006. A memorial service will be Sunday at Greater King David Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his mother, Sheila Walker and stepfather, Sidney Upton; his father, Daniel E. Bell Sr.; two brothers, Bruce Gray and Frank Bell; one sister, Cheyncitha Gray; his grandmothers, Olla Bell and Samella Howard; and numerous relatives. He worked for the Footlocker and Home Furniture Co. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, a Mason and Eastern Star. He was a member of Rising Star Baptist Church. ======================== July 06. 2006 12:22PM Wilma Cenac Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilma Louise Lapeyrouse Cenac, 83, a native of Montegut and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Gorum J. Cenac Jr. and wife, Mary, of Tulsa, Okla., and David L. Cenac of Houma; five daughters, Cynthia C. Foster of Rusk, Texas, April C. Guidry of Orlando, Fla., Trudy C. Piper and husband, John, of Plano, Texas, Judith C. Boudreaux and husband, Keith, of Houma, and Mary C. Clausen and husband, Brian, of Thibodaux; one sister, Iris L. Ford of Mississippi; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gorum J. Cenac Sr.; her parents, Augustave Abel Lapeyrouse and Mary Catherine Belanger Lapeyrouse; two brothers, J.P. Lapeyrouse and Lionel Lapeyrouse; and three sisters, Aline Bascle, Leona L. Pirnie and Gertrude L. Bienvenu. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. ======================== July 06. 2006 12:24PM Raymond Grabert Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond James Grabert Sr., 66, a native of Orleans Parish and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be Saturday at the funeral home (contact Chauvin Funeral Home at 868-2536 for time of services), with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Mary Navarre Grabert of Houma; one son, Raymond James Grabert Jr. and wife, Jennifer, of Calhoun City, Miss.; one daughter, Barbara G. Kimberly and husband, Keith, of Raceland; one brother, Robert Grabert of Raceland; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Grabert and Odile Schouest Grabert; and one brother, Joseph Grabert. He was an electrician at Chabert Medical Center and Terrebonne General Medical Center. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Coteau Baptist Church. ======================== July 06. 2006 12:24PM Patsy Hebert Patsy Trahan Hebert, 64, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Octave Hebert Sr.; eight sons, Patrick Hebert and wife, Sophie C., Todd Hebert and wife, Debra P., Billy Hebert and wife, Annette S., Ted Hebert and wife, Pam T., Octave "Jay" Hebert and wife, Shelley D., Roy Hebert, Paul Hebert and Charles Hebert and wife, Misty G.; one daughter, Patricia Hebert; one brother, Louis "Track" Trahan; four sisters, Margie T. Cressione, Audrey T. Doucet, Voilet T. Guidry and Vivian T. Arceneaux; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Trahan Sr. and Lillian Savoie Trahan; and one brother, Anthony Trahan. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo and visiting with her family. She was Catholic. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 06. 2006 12:27PM Mary Johnson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary "Sue" N. Johnson, 59, a native of Houma and resident of Dallas, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Religious service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Levi Johnson; four sons, Steven, Richard, Anthony and Cliffton Wayne Johnso n; eight sisters, Hattie James, Betty Holmes, Bonnie James, Stacey James, Neomia James, Bertha Blake, Penny Arvie and Geraldine Rothschild; three brothers, Roy James, Willie Newton and Joseph Tilliams; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Issac Newton and Rosemary James Welsh; and her grandparents, Ozelin James and Hattie James. She was a food server with Garland Food Service and Terrebonne Parish. ======================== July 06. 2006 12:21PM Clothile Kraemer Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clothile Granier Kraemer, 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Kraemer, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Kermit Kraemer Sr.; one son, Kermit Kraemer Jr.; two daughters, Evelyn K. Hotard and Roxanne K. Angelloz; two brothers, Kert Granier and Phillip Granier; two sisters, Laura Gravois and Amanda Steib; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theophile Granier and Melanie Martinez Granier; three brothers, Leo Paul Granier Sr., Joseph Granier and Lawrence Granier Sr.; three sisters, Elaine Cortez, Marion Cortez and Louise Rome; and one great-grandchild, Matthew Hotard. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. ======================== July 06. 2006 12:20PM Clamce Oubre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clamce Oubre, 80, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Friday, June 30, 2006. Funeral services were held Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Janet Ruelet Oubre of Vacherie; two sons, Alvin Oubre and wife, Connie, of Labadieville and Danny Oubre and wife, Loretta, of Vacherie; two daughters, Marcia Stagni of Palm Bay, Fla., and Pam Thibodaux of Thibodaux; two brothers, Roland and Jesse "J.T." Oubre Sr., both of Vacherie; two sisters, Shirley Simon of Vacherie and Mildred Landry of Thibodaux; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Therance and Clothilde Rome Oubre; one daughter, Rebecca; three brothers, Calvin, Lawrence and Ernest; and three sisters, Delores Ockmond, Celie Chenier and Gladys Becnel. He was retired after 30 years of service with Ormet and was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Korea. ======================== July 06. 2006 12:26PM Jeremy Welch Jeremy Dale Welch, 29, a resident of DeQuincy, died Saturday, July 1, 2006. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at The Pentecostal Church of DeQuincy, with burial at 5 p.m. today at Old Town Cemetery in Haynesville. He is survived by his parents, Rodger Dale and Clelma June Welch of DeQuincy; one son, Tristen Dale Welch of San Augustine, Texas; one daughter, Makenzie Rachelle Welch of San Augustine; and his fiancee', Amanda Jackson of DeQuincy. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clelma Ardelle and Eva Rogers and Buddy Welch and Evylene Welch Lawhorn. He was employed by Turner Industries. ======================================================================= July 07. 2006 12:37PM Clinton Adams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clinton John Adams, 52, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by two brothers, Ronald Adams and wife, Aline, and Joseph Adams and wife, Sheryl; two sisters, Barbara Adams Ordoyne and Catherine Adams Thibodaux; five nephews, Lionel Adams, Elvis Adams, Toby Adams, Joseph Adams Jr. and Jonathon Thibodaux; four nieces, Tabitha Morvant, Sibyl Marcotte, Erin Bolt and Sarah Thibodaux; two great-nephews, Dylan Adams and Trevor Thibodaux; and two great-nieces, Alicia Pellegrin and Kaitlyn Adams. ======================== July 07. 2006 12:39PM Norma Champagne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norma Robichaux Champagne, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by three sons, John Champagne and wife, Margaret, David Champagne and wife, Regina, and James Champagne Sr. and wife, Claire; two daughters, Mary Pertuit and husband, Wayne, and Janet Thibodaux and husband, Wayne; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton J. Champagne; her parents, Robert and Viola Boudreaux Robichaux; two brothers, Adam Robichaux and Roy Robichaux Sr.; one sister, Eve R. Long; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 07. 2006 12:36PM Bethany Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bethany Jane Burleigh Hebert, 73, a native of Opelousas and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Gaylen Paul Hebert and wife, Dawn, and Bennet Leigh Hebert and wife, Wendy, of Houma; two daughters, Bonnie H. Doucet and husband, Leonard, and Marla H. Guidry and husband, Brooke, of Houma; one brother, Ronald Anthony Burleigh and wife, Janice, of California; six grandchildren, Austin and Amber Hebert, Eric and Jordan Doucet, and Connor and Grant Guidry, all of Houma; and one great-grandchild, Pierson Anthony Faulkner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Paul Hebert; her parents, Charles William Burleigh and Wilda Louise Prudhomme Burleigh; one son, William Thayne Hebert; and one brother, Charles William Burleigh Jr. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 07. 2006 12:38PM Mary Johnson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary "Sue" N. Johnson, 59, a native of Houma and resident of Dallas, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Religious service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Levi Johnson; four sons, Steven, Richard, Anthony and Cliffton Wayne Johnson; eight sisters, Hattie James, Betty Holmes, Bonnie James, Stacey James, Neomia James, Bertha Blake, Penny Arvie and Geraldine Rothschild; eight brothers, Bennie, Lawrence, Michael, Joseph, Clayton, Steven Roy James, Willie Newton and Joseph Tilliams; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Issac Newton and Rosemary James Welsh; and her grandparents, Ozelin James and Hat tie James. She was a food server with Garland Food Service and Terrebonne Parish. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 07. 2006 12:35PM Adam Meads Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adam Meads Sr., 91, a resident of Napoleonville, died at Heritage Manor of Napoleonville, Sunday, July 2, 2006. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son-in-law, Carril J. Cooks of Labadieville; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leola Thomas Meads; his parents, Victor and Mary Mack Meads; one son, Adam Meads Jr.; one daughter, Mary Lee Meads Cooks; three sisters; and seven brothers. He was a retired employee of Supreme Sugar Refinery. ======================== July 07. 2006 12:40PM Ruth Woodruff Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruth K. Woodruff, 95, a native of Ames, Iowa, and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, June 15, 2006. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews, with burial in Ames Municipal Cemetery. She is survived by two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas D. Woodruff; her parents, Burdett and Mary Kent; one son, James Douglas Woodruff; and one sister, Marion K. Barger. She was very active in the Pink Ladies, U.M.W. and Senior Olympics. Memorial donations can be made to Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews. ======================================================================= July 08. 2006 12:00AM Gary and JoAnn Chaisson Gary Chaisson, 53, and JoAnn Chaisson, 57, both of Houma, died in a car wreck, at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2006. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. today at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Prospect Street. JoAnn is survived by her parents, Joseph Sr. and Henrietta Territa of Labadieville; one son, Shane and wife, Teresa Lirette; one granddaughter, Mariela; two grandsons, Shane Jr. and Kalby, of Marrero; three sisters, Virginia "Gina" Cunningham and husband, Charles "Vern", of Houma, Darlene Montz and husband, Brent, of Vacherie, and Sandra Richard and husband, Linden, of Thibodaux; one brother, Joseph Territa Jr. of Gonzales; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. JoAnn was a homemaker, loved working in her flower garden and loved making other people happy. Gary is survived by his parents, Ann Chaisson of Thibodaux and Tildon Chaisson of Lockport; one daughter, April Chaisson; four grandchildren; five brothers, Edward and wife, Ruth Lombas, of Larose, Dave and wife, Dolores Lombas, of Chauvin, James and wife, Debra Chaisson, of Thibodaux, Paul and wife, Mary Ann Chaisson, of Bayou Blue and Greg Chaisson of Lockport; one sister, Jennifer Chaisson of Lockport; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was employed by E.B.I. Together JoAnn and Gary lived their lives doing for others. They loved and were loved and will be sadly missed by family and friends. They were members of Jehovah's Witnesses. ======================== July 08. 2006 12:00AM Mary Coxon Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Loise Coxon, 63, a native of Houma, died in San Bernard-ino County, Calif., Wednes-day, June 28, 2006. She is survived by two daughters, Phajarita and Jemina; one son, Allen; two granddaughters, Charla and Helena; and one grandson, Marcus. ======================== July 08. 2006 12:00AM Elmer Duplantis Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elmer Joseph Duplantis, 78, died Thursday, July 6, 2006. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home by the Elizabeth Ann Seton Rosary Group. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Pius X Church. Delhomme Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 08. 2006 12:00AM Earl Williams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earl Williams, 62, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, June 23, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Harold Lyons; and one sister, Alice Lyons. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Scoby; and his mother, May Lyons. ======================================================================= July 10. 2006 2:25PM Percy deGravelles Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Percy J. "Pete" deGravelles Jr., a native of Franklin and resident of Lafayette, died Saturday, July 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Wake service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Lafayette, with interment in Fountain Memorial Mausoleum. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jane Roane deGravelles of Lafayette; five daughters, Roane Risher and husband, Greg, of Houma, Judith Boutte and husband, R.J., of Lafayette, Carol Williams and husband, Rick, of Kernersville, N.C., Renee DeMoss and husband, Mark, of Greenville, S.C., and Diane Trull and husband, Steve, of Greensboro, N.C.; one brother, Bob deGravel of Sacramento, Calif.; four sisters, Abbie McNulty, Charlotte LeBlanc and Renee Stirling, all of Franklin and Jeannette Piette of Appleton, Wis.; seven grandchildren, Steven Risher, David Risher, Katherine Boutte, Scott Boutte, Jane Williams, Parker Williams and Garic Williams; and two great-grandchildren, Allison Risher and Megan Risher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy J. deGravelles Sr. and Abbie Marin deGravelles; and two sisters, Marin Piette and Mary Moreau. Mr. deGravelles was born Dec. 17, 1928 in Franklin, into one of the most recognized sugar families in Louisiana. He joined his father in a farming partnership that was eventually incorporated as Tech Planting. During this time, he was active in the St. Mary Parish Farm Bureau and was on the board of directors of St. Mary Sugar Co-op. In 1976 he was chosen King Sucrose XXXV of the Louisiana Sugar Cane Festival, and in 1979 Progressive Farmer Magazine selected him as Man of the Year in Service to Louisiana Agriculture. In 1993, he received from the Dwyer Memorial the coveted "Sugar Man of the Year for 1992." He was more than just a sugar cane farmer; he was very active in the American Sugar Cane League, chairing many committees during his tenure as a member of the Board of Directors. In 1977 he was elected the 29th president of the American Sugar Cane League and from 1988 to 1993 served as general manager of the League. In 1976 he served as president of the Louisiana Division of the American Society of Sugar Technologists. He was selected to serve as chairman of the National Legislative Committee. He was also a distinguished leader for the sugar industry in Washington, DC for many years. In 2006, for his outstanding and dedicated service to the Louisiana sugar industry Mr. deGravelles received the President's Award for the American Sugar Cane League. He served as director of the First Commercial Bank of Franklin, which is now Capitol One Bank, on the advisory council with the Federal Reserve Bank in Atlanta and as a member of the Business Advisory Council to the Board of Governor's of the Federal Reserve System. He was active in strengthening support for LSU, organizing and serving as the first president of the Louisiana State University Parents Club. He also organized and served as chairman of the task force that created the LSU Agricultural Leadership Program. Upon his retirement, Mr. deGravelles and his wife relocated to Lafayette where once again his knowledge, leadership and compassion guided him to serve their new community. He served on the board of directors of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, International Trade Development Group of LeCentre International DeLafayette, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Foundation Board, Board of Trustees of the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, the Shadows on the Teche and the Acadiana Arts Council Board. He was also active in the American Diabetes Association. He served as board member of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, serving as chairman on the board in 2000. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Columbia University Medical Center for Alzheimer's Research. (Checks may be made payable to Columbia University and mailed to Taub Institute for Alzheimer's Research as Columbia University, Physicians and Surgeons, Box 16, 630 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032) or St. Mary Catholic Church, 419 Doucet Road, Lafayette, La. 70503. Fountain Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 10. 2006 2:22PM Byron Granier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Byron John Granier, 53, a native of Kraemer and resident of Vacherie, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Victory Assembly of God Church in Vacherie. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Josie Legendre Granier; his mother, Dorothy Cortez Granier; four sons, Jared Granier and wife, Hope, Clint and Benjamin "Ben" Granier and Kenny Martinez; one daughter, Desiree "Desi" Dufrene and husband, Lynn "Boogie"; three brothers, Wilfred "Bayou", Oscar and Chester Granier; five sisters, Elodie Rome, Iris Landry, Rosemary Adams, Dorothy "Dot" Granier and Mona Folse; and six grandchildren, Matthew, Zane, Brianna and Chelsey Granier, Alyssa Dufrene and Brooke Martinez. He was preceded in death by his father, Dave Granier; one son, Nicholas "Nick" Granier; and one sister, Pamela Becnel. He was a deacon for Victory Assembly of God Church and was a carpenter for Alliance in Thibodaux. He enjoyed carpentry, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was a member of Victory Assembly of God Church in Vacherie. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 10. 2006 2:23PM Gary Landry Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0607.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gary Joseph Landry Sr., 60, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Gautreaux Landry; two sons, Gary Landry Jr. and wife, Naomi, and Ron Landry; two daughters, Kaye Lynn Pennex and husband, Darryl, and Angele Landry; three brothers, Wallace Landry and wife, Linda, Dave Landry and wife, Donna, and Gerald Landry and wife, Roxanne; one sister, Carolyn Rousseau and husband, Beau; eight grandchildren, Amie and Heather Pennex, Ron Jr. and Jordan Landry, Cassie and Lanie Louviere, and Drew and Malori Landry; and his godmother, Gloria "Mim" LeCompte. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Elizabeth "Bell" Detillier Landry; his father and mother-in-law, Roland Sr. and Odit Gautreaux; and one brother, Donald Landry. He was a shipfitter for Avondale Shipyard for 40 years and was a former fireman for the Raceland Volunteer Fire Dept. He enjoyed working, carpentry and gardening. He was loved and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 10. 2006 2:26PM Thomas Reynolds Jr. Thomas E. "Redman" Reynolds Jr., 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Dede White Reynolds; one son, Ryan White; three daughters, Alicia White, Tammy Gore and Darlene Gore Bremermann; three sisters, Bettie Singleton, Trudy Bacino and Cynthia Frazure; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Reynolds Sr. and Tillie Reynolds. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 349 of Raceland. ===============================================================================