Obituaries for APRIL 2007; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Section 1: 1 April through 10 April Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 2 May 2007 ********************************************** 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. ======================================================================= April 01. 2007 1:08AM David Mitchell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David Ray Mitchell, 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2007. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his parents, Mary Louise Mitchell and Joseph Ray Simmons; three brothers, Joseph Ray Mitchell Sr., James Legarde III of Houma and Philippian Mitchell of Tulsa, Okla.; and two sisters, Cierra Mitchell of Houma and Chenelle Wright of New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Davonya Coleman; and his grandparents, James Watson and Emmit W. Simms. His hobbies included spending time with his family. ======================== April 01. 2007 1:09AM Tilda Smith Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tilda P. Smith, 56, a native and resident of New Iberia, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by three sons, Shane Smith of New Iberia, Jake Smith and wife Kimberly of Bourg, and David Smith of New Iberia; three daughters, Tanya Migues and husband Shawn of New Iberia, Shantelle Smith of Miss., and Brandie Sons and husband Rudy of New Iberia; two brothers, Eric Primeaux and Wilmer Primeaux Jr., both of New Iberia; one sister, Theresa Kinsey of New Iberia; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark Peter Smith; and her parents, Wilmer Primeaux and Wilda Primeaux. ======================================================================= April 02. 2007 12:58PM Lethia Bourg Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lethia Pellegrin Bourg, 86, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Margie Bourg Brunet Gautreaux and husband, Johnny, of Lockport; one brother, Aaron Pellegrin of Houma; two sisters, Louella Bourg and Laura Lee LeCompte of Chauvin; two grandchildren, Chad Brunet and wife, Cindy Theriot Brunet, and Dennis Brunet; one great-grandchild, Brody James Brunet; and two step-grandchildren, Adam Foret and Frankie Foret. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Armand Bourg; her parents, Eustice Pellegrin and Celestine Lapeyrouse Pellegrin; two grandchildren, Clark Joseph Brunet and Kenneth Paul Brunet; two brothers, Norman and Eddie Pellegrin; and one sister, Iona Pellegrin. She was a homemaker, a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 02. 2007 12:53PM Beulah LeBoeuf Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beulah Boudreaux LeBoeuf, 95, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 4:43 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Bruce L. LeBoeuf Jr. and wife, Linda, of McComb, Miss., Daniel P. LeBoeuf and wife, Dorothy, of Houma and Dale P. LeBoeuf and wife, Peggy, of Santa Rosa, Calif.; one brother, Freddie Boudreaux of Denham Springs; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Landry LeBoeuf Sr.; her parents, Anatole Boudreaux and Velida Orgeron Boudreaux; four brothers, Eddie, Eldon, Johnny and Louis Boudreaux; and one sister, Odelia B. Strohmeyer. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 02. 2007 12:57PM William Ledet Sr. William "Bill" Ledet Sr., 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 31, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. He is survived by one son, William Ledet Jr.; one daughter, Connie Marie Ledet; one brother, Henry Ledet Jr.; one sister, Gertrude Trahan; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Una Mae LeBeouf Ledet; his parents, Henry and Sedonia Dupre Ledet; one great-grandchild, Brittney Marie Robichaux; four daughters, Dianne, Donna, Winnie and Lisa Ledet; one brother, Alvin Ledet; and three sisters, Wilma Ledet, Clothilde Picou and Jeanette Picou. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 02. 2007 12:57PM Harold Perkins Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harold "Phillip" Perkins, 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" McFadden Perkins; three sons, Joseph "Jay" Perkins, Jonathan Perkins and Harold "HP" Perkins; one daughter, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Martinez; one brother, Earl Perkins; four sisters, Beatrice Eschette, Dorothy Lirette, Anna Mae LeBlanc and Mary Ann Daigle; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lydia Freeman Perkins; four brothers, Sidney, Willie, William and Paul Perkins; and three sisters, Emma Perkins, Elvinia Rodrigue and Eve Nebel. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 02. 2007 12:56PM Earl Robertson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earl Robertson, 44, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Belinda Smith Robertson of Raceland; his parents, Randolph Robertson Jr. a nd Beatrice Robertson of Raceland; two children, Earlesheia and Brelinda Robertson of Raceland; four brothers, Felton Robertson and Nelson Robertson of Thibodaux, Randolph Robertson III and Donald Robertson of Raceland; eight sisters, Catherine Stuart of Biloxi, Miss., Jeannette Vitar of New Iberia, Jenelle Richards of Macon, Ga., Necola Robertson of Houston, Beatrice Margaret Robertson, Tracy Robertson, Demetrius Robertson and Shantell Robertson of Raceland; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Steven, Jason, Ernest and Richard Robertson; two sisters, Donna and Lisa Robertson; and his grandparents, Louis and Agnes Bourda and Randolph Robertson Sr. and Louise Robertson. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 03. 2007 11:28AM Alcee Babin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alcee Paul Babin, 100, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Bessie Legendre; four grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irma Champagne Babin; his parents, Louis and Armantine Robichaux Babin; four brothers, Louis Jr., Sidney, Alcide and Alcest Babin; and three sisters, Marie Duet, Toot Foret and Blanche Champagne. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2007 11:31AM Elwood Benoit Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elwood Benoit, 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Jaret and Jason Benoit; one daughter, Tracy Benoit; and three sisters, Darlene Stevens, Charlotte Schultz and Karen Stokes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Kate Landry Benoit; and one brother, Larry Benoit. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2007 11:31AM Lethia Bourg Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lethia Pellegrin Bourg, 86, a native of Chauvin and resident of Montegut, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Margie Bourg Brunet Gautreaux and husband, Johnny, of Lockport; one brother, Aaron Pellegrin of Houma; two sisters, Louella Bourg and Laura Lee LeCompte of Chauvin; two grandchildren, Chad Brunet and wife, Cindy Theriot Brunet, and Dennis Brunet; one great-grandchild, Brody James Brunet; six step-grandchildren, Jason, Jared, Joshue, Jacquelin, Jullitte and Jeffery Gautreaux; and two step-great-grandchildren, Adam Foret and Frankie Foret. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Armand Bourg; her parents, Eustice Pellegrin and Celestine Lapeyrouse Pellegrin; two grandchildren, Clark Joseph Brunet and Kenneth Paul Brunet; two brothers, Norman and Eddie Pellegrin; and one sister, Iona Pellegrin. She was a homemaker, a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2007 11:32AM Timothy Deris Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Timothy "Fickle" Carl Deris Jr., 37, a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., died in Houma, Friday, March 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Mothe Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home parlor, with burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Portia Buras Deris; two sons, Timothy and Hunter; two siblings, Dawn Deris and Carla Aucoin; his grandmother, Annie Deris; uncle of Carl Callais, Saige and Destry Bergeron; and numerous relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Timothy Deris Sr.; and his grandparents, William Deris, Herbert Buras Sr. and Mary B. Wonderly. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2007 11:33AM Scotty Duet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Scotty Duet, 31, a native and resident of Larose, died Friday, March 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Toby Duet and Mary Barrilleaux Duet; one daughter, Brittlyn Guidry; and three brothers, Luke Duet, Toby Duet Jr. and Cody Duet. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Lawrence Barrilleaux Jr. and George Duet. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2007 11:33AM Martha Duffy Martha Brango Duffy, 50, a native of Newark, N.J., and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, March 15, 2007. No services are scheduled. She is survived by two daughters, Maureen Sajid and Patricia LeBouef; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Duffy; her parents, Carlo and Eva Brango; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2007 11:34AM Joanna Feet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joanna "Jo" Elizabeth Feet, 22, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her companion, James Gaudet of Houma; her parents, Ronald Feet and Shirley Feet of Dulac; four sisters, Tammy Feet and fiancé, Chris Davis, Rhonda Feet Caldwell and husband, Ricky, Shannon Boquet and husband, Brent, of Dulac and Sherry Penalber and husband, Trent, of Denham Springs; five nephews, Derek Pinell, Hunter Davis, Roy Dean Jr., Austin Boquet and Chase Falgout; three nieces, Lauren Boquet, Trystan Penalber and Elizabeth Penalber; and her grandfather, Joseph Lodrigue of Dulac. She was preceded in death by one son, Brenden "Bean" Gaudet; her grandparents, Rose Verdin Lodrigue, Rita Wilson Bohley and Joseph Feet; and one niece, Ravin Synclair Pinell. She was a home-care sitter and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2007 11:34AM Brenden Gaudet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brenden "Bean" James Gaudet, 18 months, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, James Gaudet of Houma; his grandparents, Ronald Feet and Shirley Feet of Dulac, Keith Gaudet of Houma, and Kimberly Ledet and step-grandfather, Andre Ledet of Houma; his great-grandparents, Joseph Lodrigue of Dulac and Evelyn Hebert of Houma; aunts, Tammy Feet and fiancé, Chris Davis, Rhonda Feet Caldwell and husband, Ricky, Shannon Boquet and husband, Brent, of Dulac, Sherry Penalber and husband, Trent, of Denham Springs and Nicole Authement and husband, Eric Authement; and his cousins, Derek Pinell, Hunter Davis, Roy Dean Jr., Austin Boquet, Chase Falgout, Lauren Boquet, Trystan Penalber, Elizabeth Penalber and Trenten Authement. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joanna "Jo" Elizabeth Feet; his great- grandparents, Rose Verdin Lodrigue, Rita Wilson Bohley and Joseph Feet; and one cousin, Ravin Synclair Pinell. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2007 11:35AM Elizabeth Lindley Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elizabeth Katherine Wagner Lindley, 81, a native of Anderson, Texas, and a resident of Schriever, died Sunday, April 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by six children, Elizabeth Ann Ermer and husband, Lou, Marilyn Kay Touchet and husband, Mike, Joseph R. Lindley Jr. and wife, Martha, Robert A. Lindley and wife, Joy, Thomas M. Lindley and wife, Lori, and Jeff D. Lindley and wife, Lyddy; three sisters, Verna Gobar of Houston, Agnes Looney of Granby, Conn., and Amelia Burke of Rosenberg, Texas; one brother, Fred Wagner of Houston; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Lindley Sr.; her parents, Simon J. Wagner and Katherine K. Wagner; and six siblings, John J. Wagner, Joseph L. Wagner, the Rev. Ben A. Wagner, OMI, Alfred G. Wagner, Mary Wagner and Cecelia Wagner. She was a retired employee of Sears and Roebuck Co., an active partner in the family-owned business, R&S Recycling, a member of the Come Lord Jesus Prayer Group, a 15 year committed adorer of Christ the Redeemer Adoration Chapel and extraordinary minister of the Eucharist of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux or the American Cancer Society. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2007 11:36AM Harold Perkins Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harold "Phillip" Perkins, 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" McFadden Perkins; three sons, Joseph "Jay" Perkins, Jonathan Perkins and Harold "HP" Perkins; one daughter, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Martinez; one brother, Earl Perkins; four sisters, Beatrice Eschette, Dorothy Lirette, Anna Mae LeBlanc and Mary Ann Daigle; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lydia Freeman Perkins; four brothers, Sidney, Willie, William and Paul Perkins; and three sisters, Emma Perkins, Elvinia Rodrigue and Eve Nebel. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2007 11:37AM Hazel Pitre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hazel Marie Authement Pitre, 85, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Michael J. Pitre and wife, Sandra, and Gary P. Pitre and wife, Hilda, of Houma; one daughter, Linda Marie Henley and husband, Glen, of Marrero; one sister, Mildred Shadduck of Houma; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Pitre Jr.; her parents, Martial Authement and Henrietta Chaisson Authement; seven brothers, Wilfred, Wilson, George, Jackson, Jimmy, Isreal and Harry Authement; and three sisters, Adele Cantrelle, Edna Price and Lena Pitre. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 03. 2007 11:38AM Lorie Poindexter Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lorie Ann Poindexter, 43, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Mary Lee Poindexter of Houma; four brothers, William, Anthony, Kevin and Eric Poindexter, all of Houma; and four sisters, Ann, Cassandra and Shantel Poindexter, all of Houma, and Brandilyn and husband, Michel Haynes, of Waxahachie, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Junius Joseph Poindexter; and her grandparents, Nathaniel and Amy Harris Jackson and Dolly Singleton. She was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 04. 2007 9:02AM Nancy Adams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nancy Carolyn Lovely Adams, 65, a native of North Carolina, a former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, April 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by three daughters, Janine Calder and husband, Michael III, Beryl Amedee and husband, John, of Gray and Jolene Adam and companion, Jeffrey Tyler, of St. Martinville; four sisters, Mary Flowers Parrott and husband, O.G., Dolores Flowers Rhodes and husband, Craig, Nell Greene Perry and Christine Greene Johnson and husband, Dovall; seven grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Blan and Onnie Babson Greene; one son, Alfred Blan Adams; and one granddaughter, Lorelei Calder. An account has been set up at Coastal Commerce Bank for the benefit of the education of her grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 04. 2007 9:02AM Samuel Ellison Jr. Picture ========== A photo is avail able for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Deacon Samuel "Booby" Joseph Ellison Jr., 84, a native of Algiers and resident of Gray, died of cancer at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Algiers, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Debbie Lynn Ellison Vaughn and husband, Rickey; one stepson, Cleveland "Cheewee" James Hart Jr.; three grandchildren, Derrick Bryce Vaughn, Raina Joy Vaughn and Shannon Marie Vaughn Watson and husband, Patrick; three great-grandchildren, Rickey DeShaun Vaughn, Aleece Nicole Watson and Nathanael Patrick Watson; two sisters, Rose Ellison Marts and husband, Herbert, and Odile Ellison Berry; and two brothers, Raymond Sr. and the Rev. Calvin Ellison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel "Ursula" Mae Patterson Hart Ellison; his parents, the Rev. Samuel J. Ellison Sr. and Ethel Agnes Rayo Ellison; three brothers, Lionel Sr., Alvin and Edgar Ellison; and his grandparents, Robert and Odile Ellison. He was a retired carpenter for Gilbert Blanchard and was a Corporal Quartermaster Truck Company Officer in the U.S. Army in World War II. He received the Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He was past recording treasurer-secretary and an active deacon for Olive Branch Baptist Church. Memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360. Davis Mortuary Services Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 04. 2007 9:03AM Virginia Hutchinson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Virginia "Jenny" Ann Hutchinson, 55, a native of Bourg and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, March 31, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today at Vision Christian Center in Bourg. She is survived by one son, Michael James Lyons Jr. and wife, Sandy; one daughter, Tammy Neill and husband, Mike; two brothers, Douglas and Roy Hutchinson; five sisters, Gloria Lombas, Dolores Viteaux, Sherry Martin, Brenda Phillips and Mary Naquin; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael James Lyons Sr.; her parents, Allen P. and Doris LeBouef Hutchinson; one brother, Johnny J. Hutchinson Sr.; and one sister, Carolyn Hutchinson. In lieu of flowers, donations to Coastal Commerce Bank to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 04. 2007 9:04AM Clyde Jarrett Clyde Abraham Jarrett, 62, a native of Clendenin, W.Va., and resident of Gray, died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007. A memorial service will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at 209 Lynnwood Drive in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Charleen Nash Jarrett of Gray; his mother, Therma Jarrett of Elkview, W.Va.; five sons, Randy Jarrett, Chris Jarrett, Charlie Jarrett of West Virginia, Jimmy Jarrett of South Carolina and Johnny Jarrett of West Virginia; three daughters, Melinda Forrester of West Virginia, Rhonda Hebert and Charlotte Grace of Houma; two brothers, Joseph Ashley and Steve Ashley of West Virginia; one sister, Sue Eckes of West Virginia; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Donald Lee Jarrett; and one sister, Sandy Sherlon. He was a self-employed welder and a U.S. Army veteran. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 04. 2007 9:30AM Kelcie Pepper Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kelcie Rene Pepper, 31, a native of Pasadena, Texas, and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:25 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by her parents, Debra and Donald Anderson of Chauvin, Kenneth and Theresa Colwart of Houma and Betty Pepper of Dallas; her grandmother, Erma Pepper of Houston; two children, Jaide Allison and Bailey Lynn Brisban of Temple, Texas; four brothers, Richard Pepper and wife, Odelia, of Chula Vista, Calif., Dale Ming and wife, Becky, of Corpus Christi, Texas, Cliff Ming of Texas and Jonathon Pepper and wife, Brandi, of Houma; six sisters, Karen Robichaux and husband, John, Kristine Pepper and fiance, Shawn Naquin, of Houma, Bethany and husband, Seth Crouse-Pepper of Texas, Elizabeth Faciane of Houma, Shannon Anderson of Lancaster, Penn., and Melanie Dupre of Houma; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins and friends; and her very special and dear friend and companion, Ronald Lena. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ernest John Pepper; her grandmother, Earline Long; her father, James Richard Pepper; and one cousin, Daniel Locke. She enjoyed fishing and listening to Kenny Chesney. She will be sadly missed by all of those who loved her. Memorial donations can be made to Robert E. Lee High School Band, 3500 Neeley Ave, Midland, TX 79702. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 04. 2007 9:31AM Albert Williams Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albert Larry Williams Sr., 52, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, April 1, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the American Legion Post No. 513 in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Walker Williams; his mother, Dorothy Roan; his stepmother, Carrie Williams; three sons, Albert Williams Jr., Joshua Williams and Brian Williams; one daughter, Latachia Coleman; one stepdaughter, Germaine M. Baker and husband, Spenser Baker; three sisters, Lena Williams, Terry Robillard and Floria J. Gwinn; six brothers, Monroe, Malvin, Alfred, Ronnie, Jerome and Morris Williams; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Williams Sr.; one stepdaughter, Angela Melara; one brother, Thomas Williams Jr.; and three sisters, Helen, Rosie and Mary Williams. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 05. 2007 12:29PM Catherine Adams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catherine "Carrie" Galliano Adams, 95, a native of Cut Off and resident of River Ridge, died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007. Religious services were held at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Donald P. Adams; two daughters, Gloria A. Loumiet and Barbara A. McKay; one sister, Onyx G. Arrington; seven grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide J. Adams Jr.; her parents, Emile D. and Josephine Vega Galliano; one son, Joseph Adams; four brothers, Emile, Landry, Wylie and Vernon Galliano; and one sister, Clara Sowards. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 05. 2007 12:34PM Wilber DeHart Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilber DeHart Sr., 87, a native of Berwick and resident of Theriot, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Regina Boudreaux DeHart; one son, Wilber DeHart Jr. and wife, Cherie; six daughters, Rosemary DeHart and husband, Calvin, Mary Ann LaCoste and husband, David, Genieneve Carlos, Elaine Lirette and husband, Dennis Jr., Earline Liner and husband, Sines Jr., Loretta Luke and husband, LeRoy, and Carolyn Gold and husband, Terry Sr.; two brothers, Desire ZZ DeHart and Herman "Butsy" DeHart Jr.; one sister, Evelyn "May May" Domangue; 26 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman DeHart Sr. and Maggie Lorena Lovell DeHart; one son-in-law, Randolph Carlos; three grandchildren, Randy Carlos, Kim Carlos and Baby LaCoste; four brothers, Raymond "Nookie" DeHart, Willis DeHart, Irvin "CoCo" DeHart and Freeman DeHart; three sisters, Merline Scott, Adeline DeHart and Verlin Authement; and his grandparents, William DeHart, Elizabeth Fanguy, Walker Lovell and Bertha Adams. He was a self-employed fisherman. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 05. 2007 12:31PM Patricia Mattei Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patricia "Pat" Mary Foret Mattei, 67, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, entered the Kingdom of Heaven at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette. Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Lafayette Memorial Park. She is survived by her loving husband, Larry C. Mattei of Lafayette; one son, Troy J. Mattei and partner, Timothy Miller, of Gatlinburg, Tenn., and three godchildren, Katie Parks, Kristen Hernandez and Neal Fancher; her mother, Tommie Hebert and husband, Paul, of Lafayette; one brother, the Rev. Paul Hebert and wife, Judy, of Dallas, Ga.; one sister, Melissa Hebert Parks and husband, Kevin, of Houston; one stepbrother, Barry Foret of Plant City, Fla.; four stepsisters, Rochelle Foret Walker, Alice Foret Gautreaux and Donna Foret Carreker of Houma and Darnell Foret Fazende of Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces and nephews. She graduated summa cum lauda with a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette in 1994. She delivered the commencement address for her class and was named to Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges in 1995. She was an avid ULL basketball and girls softball fan, attending all home games for the last 20 years. She was a life active member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International. As a member of Alpha Omega Chapter, Lafayette, she served in every elected office. She was selected as Louisiana Woman of the Year by her peers. She dedicated much of her time as a member of ESA, raising money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital serving as chairman of the local Lafayette radiothon held at the radio station KMDL. In addition to her local volunteer work, she served on the boards of the Louisiana State Council and the South East Regional Council of ESA. She is a former member of the Krewe of Hycinthians Carnival Club in Houma. Martin and Castille Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 05. 2007 12:29PM Brenda Poincot Brenda Poincot, 49, a native of Greenville, Calif., died at U.T.M.B. in Galveston, Texas, Monday, April 2, 2007. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque, Texas. She is survived by her mother, Jerry McKnight Bernard; companion, Wayne Poincot of Houma; one daughter, Cynthia Poincot; three sons, Justin Johnson, Jared Johnson and Christopher Poincot; three sisters, Rose Marie Heater, Sharon Manning and Carol Mc Entire; and five grandchildren. James Crowder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 05. 2007 12:30PM Larry Triche Larry J. Triche, 53, a native and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, March 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. today at 113 Country Village in Raceland, with a memorial service at 4 p.m. today. He is survived by his wife, Diana Boudreaux Triche; his mother, Willis Triche; two sons, Shannon and Shawn Triche; one daughter, Brandy Triche; three brothers, Gary, Jace and Rory Triche; two sisters, Myra Triche and Susan Breaux; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Triche; and one brother, Terry Triche Sr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 05. 2007 12:33PM Raymond Westley Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond Westley Jr., 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sally D. Westley; one son, Wendell J. Dupard; one daughter, Lucinana Wright; three brothers, Milton Lee Westley, Malcolm Anthony Westley and Bruce Edward Westley, all of Houma; one sister, Linda Westley Steib of New Orleans; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Westley Sr. and Rebecca "Betty" Stoves Westley Poindexter; one sister, Clara Ann Westley; and his grandparents, Millard and Clara Stoves and London and Eva Westley. He was a warehouseman with Sonoco Offshore Catering. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 06. 2007 11:15AM Ivan Gaines Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ivan Tillman Gaines Jr., 16, a native of Marrero and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, April 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Mc Donaldville Cemetery in Gretna. He is survived by his parents, Ivan Tillman Gaines Sr. and Constance Y. Gaines, both of Marrero; two brothers, Brian R. Young and wife, Graylyn, and Bryson Washington; and five sisters, Michelle O. Holmes and husband, Alfred, Jacquelin A. Young, Vondesa Gaines, Edwina Gaines and Satasha C. King and husband, Damian. He was a member of Moses Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 06. 2007 11:16AM Mitchel Granier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mitchel James Granier, 42, a native of Kraemer and resident of Doniphan, Mo., died at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Va., Sunday, April 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Freddie Granier and Loretta Martinez Granier of Kraemer; his wife of more than 25 years, Rhonda Granier of Doniphan; three daughters, Lena Donnell and husband, Marcus, Brittany Granier and Amber Granier, all of Doniphan; two sons, Caleb Michael Granier and Mitchel "T-Mitch" Granier, both of Doniphan; four sisters, Celeste Benoit and husband, Morgan, of Thibodaux, Rebecca Longon of Gray, Leslie Martinez and husband, Claude, of Thibodaux and Janelle Kraemer and husband, Jeremy, of Houston; three grandchildren, Keith Donnell, Dawson Donnell and Makynleigh Donnell; his maternal grandparents, Harold and Ida Martinez of Kraemer; his Nana, Sue Gravois of Vacherie; his Parin, George Loupe of Kraemer; and three special people who he was Parin to, Sierra Longon, Kristan Benoit and Pearl Martinez. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Charles Longon; and one niece, Euronia Benoit. He was a member of House of Prayer United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux. Known by his family and friends as "Mitch," he will forever be remembered as a kind and loving man, who loved life and lived it to the best of his ability. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He was a wonderful conversationalist and could strike up a conversation with anybody. He genuinely loved people and would often go out of his way to be a blessing to them in any way that he could. Mitch had a drive and a passion to serve Jesus Christ. He not only lived his life in a way that would bring glory to God, but he wanted to make sure that he lived his life in a way that others would come to know God through the power of his testimony. On the back of his truck, the bumper sticker reads "Matthew 4:4 Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him and each life that he touched in his own special way. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 06. 2007 11:22AM Troy Lagarde Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Troy Anthony Lagarde, 43, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Ledet Lagarde; his parents, Clifford and Doris Arcement Lagarde; one son, Christopher Michael Lagarde; two daughters, Angela Lagarde and Brooke Lagarde; one grandchild, Ethan Lagarde; one brother, Chris Lagarde and wife, Shelly; four nephews, Christopher Joseph Lagarde and wife, Samantha, Jeffrey Michael Lagarde and fiancée, Sherie D'Arcangelo, Patrick Ledet and Cody Ledet; and three nieces, Brandi Parfait, Savannah Parfait and Caroline Parfait. He was employed at Dillard's for 14 years and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or Masses. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== pril 06. 2007 11:23AM Kennedy and Addison LeBlanc Kennedy Leann and Addison Rae LeBlanc of Fort Polk, died at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston Friday, March 23, 2007. Private family graveside services were held today at Riverview Cemetery. They are survived by their parents, Corey and Christy Carter LeBlanc; their grandparents, Jan Carter, Charles and Sandy Bergeron and Clark LeBlanc Sr.; their great-grandmothers, Marilyn Carter, Theresa Liner and Olive LeBlanc; and numerous relatives. They were preceded in death by their great-grandparents, Edward Liner Sr., Nolan LeBlanc and Travis Carter. Memorial donations can be made to the March of Dimes. Voss Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 06. 2007 11:24AM Clarence Richardel Clarence Joseph Richardel, 83, a native and resident of Larose, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ruth M. Richardel; three daughters, Paula R. Pierce, Mary R. Thibodeaux and Martha R. Bourg; one brother, Fred Richardel; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre and Argentine Robichaux Richardel; and one brother, Roland Richardel. He was a member of the VFW Post No. 8538 and was retired from Chevron after 32 years of service. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 06. 2007 11:25AM Curtis Scrimpshire Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Curtis Randy Scrimpshire, 42, a native of Laurel, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Belinda LeBoeuf Scrimpshire; his mother, Shirley Logan Scrimpshire; his birth mother, Fay Harrington; two sons, Joseph Ray and Curtis Randy Scrimpshire II; five daughters, Kristy F. Bourg, Kelly K. Levron, Cassandra R. Scrimpshire, Miranda Che' Scrimpshire and Belinda M. Scrimpshire; one brother, Curtis Raymond Scrimpshire; two sisters, Rita and Elaine; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Ray Scrimpshire; his birth father, Dwey Joseph Harrington; one brother, Curtis Randall Scrimpshire; and one sister, Joyce. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 06. 2007 11:27AM John Southall John Southall, 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of California, died in San Francisco, Saturday, March 31, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery. He is survived by three sisters, Annette Clayborn of Bacaville, Calif., Thelma Scott of San Francisco and Mary Williams of Thibodaux; two brothers, James and Carl Southall of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Thelma Southall; two sisters, Catherine Griffin and Doris Avery; and two brothers, Roland and Norman Southall. He was retired from San Francisco County Park and Recreation Dept. William and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 07. 2007 Troy Lagarde Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Troy Anthony Lagarde, 43, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Dawn Ledet Lagarde; his parents, Clifford and Doris Arcement Lagarde; one son, Christopher Michael Lagarde; two daughters, Angela Lagarde and Brooke Lagarde; one grandchild, Ethan Lagarde; one brother, Chris Lagarde and wife, Shelly; four nephews, Christopher Joseph Lagarde and wife, Samantha, Jeffrey Michael Lagarde and fiancée, Sherie D'Arcangelo, Patrick Ledet and Cody Ledet; and three nieces, Brandi Parfait, Savannah Parfait and Caroline Parfait. He was employed at Dillard's for 14 years and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-tions can be made to the American Cancer Society or Masses. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 08. 2007 Wayne Bailey Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wayne Bailey, 68, a native of Parkin, Ark., and resident of Gray, died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 1 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Melinda Evelyn Bailey of Gray; one daughter; four sons; three daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; three brothers; three sisters; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Golden Bailey. He worked for Acme Truck Line. He was a Baptist. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 08. 2007 Elward Brady Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elward Thomas Brady Jr., 80, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bayou Dularge, died Friday, April 6, 2007. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with interment at Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Robichaux Brady; one daughter, Ellie Brady Skillman; one son, Timothy Patrick Brady and wife, Joyce Naquin Brady; one sister, Joycelyn Brady Cook; and five grandchildren, Bennett Brady Skillman, Piper Lea Skillman, Patrick Joseph Brady, Caroline Claire Brady and Trent Thomas Brady. He was preceded in death by his father, Elward Thomas Brady; his mother, Elmire Louise Kranz Brady; and one brother, Ray Richard Brady. He represented District 52 in the state House of Representatives, and received the Louisiana Cross of Merit for his efforts to help save Morgan City during the flood of 1973. He founded Brady Diesel, L.L.C., a Houma-based diesel engine repair company, after he retired as president of Brady Engine Co. of Houma. He was a founding president of the Terrebonne Savings and Loan Association and a former member of the board of directors of First National Bankshares and First National Bank of Houma. He was also a former president and member of the board of directors of First Export Corp. He was a former member of the board of commissioners of Hospital Service District 1 and chairman of its budget and finance committee; a former chairman and member of the South Louisiana Toll Road Authority; a former member of the Terrebonne Parish Welfare Board; former chairman of Radio Free Europe, Louisiana; a former member of the Committee on the Bicentennial of the Constitution, Judicial Conference of the United States; a former member of the LSU Foundation; and a former member of the board of directors of the Houma- Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Houma; the Unity Lodge No. 267, F&AM; and a member of the Houma Rotary Club. He was a charter member of the Houma Terrebonne Carnival Club, a former president and member of the board of directors of the Terreanians Carnival Club, having served as king of the Krewe of Terreanians in 1973, and a former member of the Krewe of Louisianans Carnival Club in Washington, D.C. He was a founding member of the board of directors and former president of the Whiskey Pass Silver King Association, and a former member of the Terrebonne Sportsman League. He also served in various civic and social organizations on the local and state level. He was a member of the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II, with service in the Pacific theater. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 3700. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Terrebonne Parish Library or St. Jude's in Memphis, Tenn. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 08. 2007 Nancy Comeaux Nancy Dorothy "Dot" Comeaux, 79, a native of Brookhaven, Miss., and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007. No services are planned. She is survived by her husband, George Comeaux; one son, Sammy Green and wife, Brenda; one brother, Charles Nations and wife, Lanell; one daughter-in-law, Tammy Martin; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eulous and Sally Daniel Nations; one son, Frank E. Green; and two brothers, John Ralph Nations and J.D. Nations. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the charity of your choice. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 09. 2007 12:06PM Ra'Niha Adams Ra'Niha Nikol Adams, infant, died at 1:49 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2007. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Rosa P. Adams and Robert Wiggns Jr.; her grandparents, Kimberly M. Adams, Janice Sneeze, Lorraine Gauno, Micheal H. Adams Sr. and wife, Keyshon, and Danielle Williams and husband, Ron; her great- grandparents, Fery and Elaine Varist, Alvin Sr. and Barbara Rounds and James Adams; and her great-great-grandparents, Earline Taylor, Vivian Wilson and Clarence Jackson. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Rosa P. Adams; and her great-great-grandparents, Johnny and Darcus Taylor Sr. Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 09. 2007 12:07PM Norris Charles Norris Lee Charles, 51, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Zion Memorial Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Leotha Verrett Charles of Labadieville; one sister, Edwina McCray and husband, Frank, of New Orleans; one brother, Edwin Charles Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Thibodaux; and many relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin "Foots" Charles Jr.; his grandparents, Viola and James Verrett Sr., and Elnora and Edwin Charles Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 09. 2007 1:10PM Teddy Chiasson Jr. Teddy "Ted" Joseph Chiasson Jr., 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Grand Isle, died at 3:52 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Lockport. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Myrline Guidry Chiasson; his parents, Teddy Sr. and Ethel Breaux Chiasson; one son, Lonnie Chiasson and companion, April Dunn; one daughter, Kristy Arcement and husband, Nick; one brother, Rudy Chiasson; and seven grandchildren, Brennan and Alexis Arcement, Skylynn, Ryan, Alina, Lonnie Chiasson Jr. and Dylan Chiasson. He was preceded in death by one son, Todd Chiasson. He was retired from Amoco Production Co. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 09. 2007 12:13PM Clara Guidry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clara "Te-Toot" Marie Rougee Guidry, 89, a native of Chackbay and r esident of Vacherie, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2007. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Jessie Guidry and wife, Shirley, of Chackbay and Gary Guidry and wife, Lana, of Chackbay; two daughters, Sylvia Adams and husband, Sterling, of Chackbay and Janie Percle and husband, Kerrel, of Chackbay; one sister, Ursula Chenier; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armand Guidry; her parents, Wallace Rougee and Amelia Ockmond; three brothers, Lucien, Camille and Jean Rougee; one sister, Maria Webre; and one grandson, Erick Guidry. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and parishioner of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 09. 2007 12:14PM Brenda Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brenda H. Hebert, 55, a native of South Dakota and resident of Houma, died Saturday, April 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Grand Caillou Baptist Church. Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church. She is survived by her husband, Chris Hebert Sr.; three sons, Frank Emmons Sr., Chris Hebert Jr. and Adam Hebert; one daughter, Catrina Hebert and husband, Richard; four sisters, Patricia Brehm, Connie Frisbie, Carol Gros and Tammy Falgout; and one grandchild, Frank Emmons Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Grace Ussery Hicks; and one sister, Penny Mills. She was dearly loved and will always be with us. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 09. 2007 12:18PM Sterling Morrison Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sterling Joseph Morrison Sr., 96, a native of Bayou L'Ourse and resident of Thibodaux, died at Lafourche Home for the Aged in Thibodaux, Friday, April 6, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. He is survived by his wife, Ola Morrison of Thibodaux; two daughters, Katherine Thibodeaux of Thibodaux and Judy Theriot and husband, D.J., of Labadieville; one sister, Bernice Giandelone of Labadieville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Morrison and Adeline Landry Morrison; two sons, Sterling "Buck" Morrison Jr. and Lloyd Morrison; two brothers, Bill and Charlie Morrison; and five sisters, Cordelia Brown, Carrie Strickland, Linda Clements, Lean Keller and Adeline Blanco. He was a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 09. 2007 12:19PM Pearl Trosclair Pearl Naquin Trosclair, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, April 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Ann Marie Trosclair. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Trosclair; her parents, Arthur and Rosa Pontiff Naquin; four brothers, Junius, George, Claude and Norman Naquin; and one sister, Eunice Naquin Roger. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 09. 2007 12:20PM Kobie Verdin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kobie Adam Verdin, 4, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Thursday, April 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to midnight Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at My Father's House Church "Pastor Keith Naquin Church." Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Pointe-aux-Chenes. He is survived by his parents, Sandra Verdin and Derrick Matherne; his stepmother, Cherie Matherne; one brother, Kameron Verdin; two sisters, Isabella Matherne and Calli Verdin; his grandparents, Cherry "Do" and Irene Verdin and Louverta "Lou Lou" Dardar; his step-grandmother, Shirley Crochet; his great- grandparents, Alice and Nelson Verdin, Nazia and Samuel Dardar, Albert Dardar and Norma Naquin; his uncles, Robert Verdin and wife, Daphne, Chris Verdin, David Verdin and Raymond and Trevor Dardar; his aunts, Stacey Verdin, Terry Dardar and husband, Jerry "Parrin," Ophelia Verdin, Kristin Matherne and companion, Gabriel Verdin, and Tina Marie Boquet; and numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Buddy Matherne; and his great- grandparents, Georgia Verdin, Sidney Verdin, and Enzie and Early Matherne. He loved playing outside, on the computer and video games. He was a happy little boy. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 09. 2007 12:23PM William Worthington Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William Byrne Worthington Sr., 66, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Houma and long time resident of River Ridge, died Friday, April 6, 2007. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Wednesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans. Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Lou; three sons, William Bryne Jr. and wife, Natalia, Christopher Jack and John Paul; one sister, Patricia Lynne Knobloch and husband, Erett; one brother, Robert James Worthington and wife, Sylvia; four grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Llewellyn and Yvonne Worthington; and one daughter, Cynthia Marie. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked in the automotive industry with Brewer Wholesale. He was a member and usher of Living Word Church in Houma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Greater New Orleans Office, 2605 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121 Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= April 10. 2007 1:15PM Charles Carter Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Carter, 67, a native of Delhi and resident of Houma, died of cancer Thursday, April 5, 2007. No services are scheduled as he donated his body to science. He is survived by his wife, Dora Carter; one son, Charles K. "Pete" Carter; two stepsons, Floyd Bennett of West Monroe and Van Hobgood of Corlinga, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Joyce Evelyn Autin of Houma and Gloria Sue Plumley of Lafayette; and one brother, Bob Carter of Conroe, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Annie Carter; and two brothers, Ken Carter and J.E. Carter. He worked for Pride Offshore Inc. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. ======================== April 10. 2007 1:14PM Teddy Chiasson Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and clic k on the name of interest. ========== Teddy "Ted" Joseph Chiasson Jr., 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Grand Isle, died at 3:52 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church in Lockport, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Myrline Guidry Chiasson; his parents, Teddy Sr. and Ethel Breaux Chiasson; one son, Lonnie Chiasson and companion, April Dunn; one daughter, Kristy Arcement and husband, Nick; one brother, Rudy Chiasson; and seven grandchildren, Brennan and Alexis Arcement, Skylynn, Ryan, Alina, Lonnie Chiasson Jr. and Dylan Chiasson. He was preceded in death by one son, Todd Chiasson. He was retired from Amoco Production Co. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 10. 2007 1:16PM Naymon Cola Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Naymon Cola, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, April 2, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Carter Cola of Napoleonville; one daughter, Joyce Ann Davis; four sisters, Alma Hamilton and husband, Levi, of Oakland, Calif., Shirley Clark and husband, Al, of Stockton, Calif., Myrtle Hickerson of Atlanta and Rosetta Johnson and husband, the Rev. M.L. Johnson, of Napoleonville; three brothers, Lonnie Cola and wife, Audrey, of Oakland, the Rev. Roland Cola of New Orleans and Edward Cola and wife, Doris, of New Orleans; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Aurelia Cola; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas Jr. and Mary Louise Exnicious Cola, Alvin and Florence Sanders Cola, Louis Cola, Warnetta Reed Cola, and Catherine Jacob Cola; and one brother-in-law, Roy Hamilton. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 10. 2007 1:16PM Robert Endsley Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Dean Endsley, 64, died at his fishing camp in Zwolle surrounded by all his children and grandchildren Thursday, April 5, 2007. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. today in the Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Lafayette. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Veteran's Section of Fountain Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Stacey Chittenden Endsley of Lafayette; two sons, Ken Endsley and wife, Patti, of Lafayette and Dean Endsley and wife, Carol, of League City, Texas; one daughter, Gretchen E. Babineaux and husband, Bill, of St. Francisville; seven grandchildren, Blake Endsley, Jacob Endsley and Kelsey Endsley, all of Lafayette, Dean Endsley Jr. and Corey Endsley of League City, Leigh Babineaux and Lillian Babineaux of St. Francisville; two sisters, Vernie Coffman and husband, Randolf, of Houma and Sue Dubois of Houma; one brother, Basil Endsley and wife, Pat, of Bourg; and other beloved family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy B. Endsley and Elizabeth L. Crochet Endsley. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved spending time with his family at their camp in Zwolle. He retired as an offshore technical foreman with Exxon in 1998 after 36 years of service. He and his wife were members of the "L Acadian ExxonMobil Retiree Club." He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served on the USS Vigor (MSO 473) as a signalman during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503. Donations can be also made online at www.hospiceacadiana.com. Fountain Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 10. 2007 1:17PM Rev. Alfredo Loresco Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== The Rev. Alfredo F. Loresco, O.P., 76, a native of Manila, Phillipines, and resident of Lockport, died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Grace Loresco and Sororro Fino. He was preceded in death by his parents, Deogracias M. and Emiliana P. Fino Loresco; two brothers, Pedro and Alberto Loresco; and one sister, Elnora Sarmiento. He was a retired priest of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Dominican Nuns of Lockport are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement. ======================== April 10. 2007 1:18PM Frank Lorraine Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frank J. Lorraine, 79, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 6:10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine T. Lorraine; two daughters, Diana L. Soudelier and husband, Louis Jr., and Debbie L. Cheramie and husband, Ricky; five stepdaughters, Monique Borne and husband, Travis, Sabrina Cheramie and husband, Kevin, Nicole Duet and fiance, Trent Callais, Deborah Chouest and Faye Gisclair; one brother, Joseph Lorraine Jr.; one sister, Hilda L. Lefont; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and five step- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rona B. Lorraine; his parents, Joseph Sr. and Grace Pitre Lorraine; one son, Edward P. Lorraine Sr.; his mother-in-law, Rose B. Watler; one brother, Lindberg Lorraine Sr.; and one sister, Edia L. Orgeron. He was a retired fisherman, a member of the Greenhead Club and a 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 10. 2007 1:18PM Sterling Morrison Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sterling Joseph Morrison Sr., 96, a native of Bayou L'Ourse and resident of Thibodaux, died at Lafourche Home for the Aged in Thibodaux Friday, April 6, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 77 years, Ola Morrison of Thibodaux; two daughters, Katherine Thibodeaux of Thibodaux and Judy Theriot and husband, D.J., of Labadieville; one sister, Bernice Giandelone of Labadieville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Morrison and Adeline Landry Morrison; two sons, Sterling "Buck" Morrison Jr. and Lloyd Morrison; two brothers, Bill and Charlie Morrison; and five sisters, Cordelia Brown, Carrie Strickland, Linda Clements, Lean Keller and Adeline Blanco. He will forever be remembered as a quiet man who loved life and working in his garden. He loved to cut grass and worked hard to make his yard look as good as possible. He was a very hard worker and did his best to be the best provider that he could be for his family. He loved his family and always was concerned about them and would often put them and others ahead of himself. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him and each life that he touched in his own special way. He was a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 10. 2007 1:19PM Noah Ordoyne Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Noah Paul Ordoyne Sr., 65, a native of Buras and resident of Dulac, died at 4:12 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Annie Eve Gregoire Ordoyne of Dulac; three sons, Noah Ordoyne Jr. of Wichita, Kan., William Ordoyne of Mississippi and Robert Ordoyne of Texas; one halfbrother, Clarence Delatte of Crown Pointe; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie J. Ordoyne and Inez Cortez Ordoyne; two half-brothers, Morris Delatte and Norris Delatte; and one sister, Edith Olson. He was a mason in the Marrero Lodge and a member of Clanton Chapel United Methodist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 10. 2007 1:21PM Marilyn Scott Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marilyn "Alice" Robinson Scott, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, April 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Sherman B. Scott Sr. of Raceland; her mother, Clara Robinson of Raceland; one daughter, Marquita Price of Raceland; four sons, Jerry Jerome Price, Jerome Price Jr., Ronald Lee Scott and Sherman Scott Jr., all of Raceland; six sisters, Leanna Griffin, Ledora Collins, Gwendolyn Robinson, Barbara Young and Phyllis Davis of Raceland and Bertha Cooper of Thibodaux; two brothers, Junius Robinson and Steven Robinson of Raceland; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Shelvin Robinson. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Des Allemands. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== April 10. 2007 1:22PM Kobie Verdin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0704.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kobie Adam Verdin, 4, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died Thursday, April 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to midnight today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at My Father's House Church "Pastor Keith Naquin Church." Service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Pointe-aux-Chenes. He is survived by his parents, Sandra Verdin and Derrick Matherne; his stepmother, Cherie Matherne; one brother, Kameron Verdin; two sisters, Isabella Matherne and Calli Verdin; his grandparents, Cherry "Do" and Irene Verdin and Louverta "Lou Lou" Dardar; his step-grandmother, Shirley Crochet; his great- grandparents, Alice and Nelson Verdin, Nazia and Samuel Dardar, Albert Dardar and Norma Naquin; his uncles, Robert Verdin and wife, Daphne, Chris Verdin, David Verdin and Raymond and Trevor Dardar; his aunts, Stacey Verdin, Terry Dardar and husband, Jerry "Parrin," Ophelia Verdin, Kristin Matherne and companion, Gabriel Verdin, and Tina Marie Boquet; and numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Buddy Matherne; and his great- grandparents, Georgia Verdin, Sidney Verdin, and Enzie and Early Matherne. He loved playing outside, on the computer and video games. He was a happy little boy. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================