Obituaries for July 2007; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Section 3: 21 July through 31 July Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 4 Aug 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. ======================================================================= July 20. 2007 11:23PM Lucille Alexander Lucille LeJeune Touchet Alexander, 87, a native of Brusly and a resident of Port Allen, died at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wilbert's Funeral Home in Port Allen and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Port Allen. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Brusly. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Tommy Zito of Port Allen; three sons and two-daughters-in-law, Barry Alexander of Houston, Brent and Paula Alexander of Plaquemine and Rick and Lynda Alexander of Houma; one sister, Esther Mabile of Luling; one sister-in-law, Olida LeJeune; nine grandchildren and spouses, Barry and Carolyn Alexander, Todd and Debra Alexander, Dayna and Billy Wall, Travis Zito, Dustin Zito, Richie Alexander, Kaine and Layla Alexander, Lyn Alexander and Kandace Alexander; and five great- grandchildren, Brandi, Nicole, Brandon and Braxton Alexander and Matthew Wall. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Alexander; one grandson, Brent Paul Alexander; her parents, Dan and Ada LeJeune; three brothers, Harvey, Daniel and Owen LeJeune; and four sisters, Ivy, Joly, Ada Cravens and Iola Mabile. She was a former payroll clerk with the state Department of Transportation and Development. Special thanks to Sister Emma, Doris Alexander, Lillie Alexander, caregivers and the staff of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Hospice of Baton Rouge. Memorial donations can be made to St. Stanislaus, 304 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520, and Crisis Intervention Center Inc., 4837 Revere Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Wilbert's Funeral Home in Port Allen is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 20. 2007 11:23PM Todd Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Todd Anthony Boudreaux, 40, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died at 8:53 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Celeste Cook Boudreaux of Amelia; his mother, Rae Ann Arceneaux Boudreaux of Gibson; two daughters, Ashley Boudreaux and Kaitlyn Boudreaux of Houma; one stepson, Michael Boudreaux of Houma; one brother, Neal Boudreaux and wife, Julie, of Houma; his godmother, Mildred B. LeCompte; his godchild, Nick Boudreaux; and one nephew, Donny Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Lionel Boudreaux; his maternal grandparents, Jimmie and Leona Arceneaux; his paternal grandparents, Maurice and Agnes Boudreaux; and one uncle, LeRoy Boudreaux. He was general foreman with Bay Offshore and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 20. 2007 11:22PM Donald Dumez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald A. Dumez, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2007. No services are scheduled as he donated his body to science. He is survived by one daughter, Meredith M. Dumez of New York; and two brothers, Bryan Dumez Jr. and Eugene Dumez, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rochelle Olivier Dumez; his parents, Bryan and Gertrude Samaha; and one brother, Keith Dumez. He was a retired oilfield worker and was in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a volunteer at Terrebonne General Medical Center. ======================== July 20. 2007 11:22PM Ethel Foret Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel Marie Theriot Foret, 92, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Foret Verdun and husband, Dr. Larry J. Verdun; one sister, Inez T. Boudreaux; two grandchildren, Tiffany V. Galey and husband, Donovan, and Dr. Todd D. Verdun and wife, Jennifer; and two great- grandchildren, Jessica Rose Galey and Sophia Mary Galey. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Eugene Foret; her parents, Louis Theriot and Matilde Gaudet Theriot; two brothers, Louis and Augustine Theriot; and five sisters, Edna T. Degruise, Elena T. Babin, Hedwidge T. Melancon, Exse T. Waguespack and Lydia T. Danos. She was a former member of the Ladies Altar Society and American Legion Auxiliary. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and will be dearly missed. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 21. 2007 8:54PM Edward Calongne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "Sonny" Henry Calongne, 72, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from noon to funeral time Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home in New Orleans. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Judy Domangue Calongne of Houma; two daughters, Leslie Calongne Carrigan of Abita Springs and Candace Calongne Cuccia of Houma; one stepdaughter, Jenny C. Seale of Houston; one brother, Terry Calongne of New Orleans; one sister, Carolyn Iennusa of Metairie; four grandchildren, Kelly Carrigan Jr., Jermey Prosperie, Katherine Cuccia and Andrea Cuccia; three great- grandchildren; one niece, Leah Marie Lovell; and two great-nephews, Mason and Logan Chiasson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward John Calongne and Leah Iris Lambert Calongne. He was a retired safety-equipment manager with Baroid and Tetra Resources and was a U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 21. 2007 8:44PM Donald Dumez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald A. Dumez, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2007. No services are scheduled as he donated his body to science. He is survived by one daughter, Meredith M. Dumez of New York; two brothers, Bryan Dumez Jr. and Eugene Dumez, both of Houma; and his longtime friend, Betty Fonseca. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rochelle Olivier Dumez; his parents, Bryan and Gertrude Samaha; and one brother, Keith Dumez. He w as a retired oilfield worker and was in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a volunteer at Terrebonne General Medical Center. ======================== July 22. 2007 Shelia Fredrick Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shelia Terez Boudreaux Fredrick, 51, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday, July 15, 2007. Memorial service will be at a later date and time. She is survived by her mother, Laura Mae Portier Boudreaux of Baton Rouge; one son, Hylas Baudean and wife Tonia, of Houma; two brothers, Kenneth Boudreaux of Picayune, Miss., and Joey Baudean of Baton Rouge; and four grandchildren, Brentten Charles Littlejohn, Tristan Michelle Rose, Bre'annah Nikole Baudean and Destanee' Jaden Baudean. She was preceded in death by her father Cleophas Boudreaux. She was a self-employed truck driver. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 22. 2007 LauraLee Mercer LauraLee Traigle Mercer, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, July 20, 2007. Visitation will from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Michael Delise; two daughters, Barbara D. Prather and Cynthia D. Marchbanks; one brother, Louis Traigle; three sisters, Emily Chiasson, Florence Knoblock and Agnes Boudreaux; nine grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her third husband, Andrew "Buddy" Mercer Jr. and her second husband, Frank Duchene; her parents, Paul Sr. and Agnes Chiasson Traigle; three brothers, Calvin, Paul Jr. and LeRoy Traigle; and two sisters, Celia LeBouef and Bessie Poche'. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 22. 2007 Imogene Smith Imogene Jeffers Smith, 70, a native of Vigo County, Ind., and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2007. Memorial service will be held at a later date and time. She is survived by her mother, Retta Jane Overdorff Jeffers of West Terre Haute, Ind.; three sons, James Smith and wife, Venita, Frank Smith and wife, DeAnn, of Houma and Randy Smith and wife, Terri, of Longville; two brothers, Don Jeffers of Dennison, Ill., and Jack Jeffers of West Terre Haute; one sister, Violet Waldon of West Terre Haute; and eight grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy, James, Amber, Heather, Kristina, Hali and Devyn Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Smith; her father, Jack Jeffers; and one daughter, Catherine Jane Smith. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 22. 2007 Lancene Smithson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lancene Tirey Smithson, 60, a resident of Baytown, Texas, died Sunday, July 15, 2007. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Doyline Cemetery in Doyline. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Michael Scott Smithson of Baytown; one brother, Tim Tirey of Monroeville, Ala.; one sister, Robin Coleman of Wallis, Texas; two daughters, Tammy Brouillette of Houma and Jackie Coulon of Baton Rouge; one son, Robbie Coulon of Moberly, Mo.; five grandchildren, David Brouillette and Keith, Kevin, Alexis and Savanna Coulon; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Cliff Tirey; her mother, Shirley McElfresh; and one brother, Mike Tirey. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to CanCare, 9575 Katy Frwy., Suite 428, Houston, Texas 77024. Crespo and Jirrels Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 22. 2007 Antoine Stewart Antoine "Fat," "Twig" Stewart, 37, a native and resident of Harvey, died Monday, July 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Mount Herman Baptist Church in Avondale. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bridge City. He is survived by his wife, Nedra Stewart; one son, Antoine Robert Shell of Albany, Ga.; two daughters, Brittany Roberts of Atlanta and Arire Lewis of New Orleans; one step-son, Kevin Clay; one step-daughter, Kevineka Clay; one sister, Catina S. Brown and husband, Horace, of McComb, Miss.; one brother, Bryant Stewart of Houston; his step-father, Isiah Carter; and numerous friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse Rue and Alben Stewart. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 22. 2007 Glenn Weaver Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Glenn E. Weaver, 61, a native of Hillsboro, Texas, and resident of Gray, died July 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Arcement Weaver; two sons, Andy and Jacob Weaver; one step-brother, Gale Weaver; one half-sister, Patricia Fuller; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. and Geraldine Brooks Weaver; one brother, Eugene Weaver; and one step-brother, Jim Weaver. He served in the U.S. Army. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 23. 2007 11:09AM Gordon Albright Gordon Eugene Albright, 96, a native of Cache, Ill., a former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Rocky Mount, Va., died Friday, July 20, 2007. Funeral services were held today at Flora Funeral Home in Rocky Mount. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy "Dea" Elizabeth and Walter McClure of Rocky Mount; his son and daughter-in-law, Larry Eugene and Janice Albright of Alexandria, Va.; six grandchildren, Kim Cole and husband, Don Hall, Michelle Burke, Rachel Maddy and husband, Mike, Megan Albright Russell and husband, Brian, Heather Cole and Courtney Albright; 10 great-grandchildren, Hank, Rebecca, Macy, Boston, Eva, Autumn, Paige, Cole, Addie and Brody; six step-grandchildren, Chris and Lori McClure of Rocky Mount, Jean Paul and Kathy Theriot of South Carolina; 11 step-great-grandchildren, Anna and Jacob of Rocky Mount, Kaitlyn and Joshua of South Carolina; three nieces, Marilyn, Prissie and Virginia; seven great-nieces and nephews; 12 great-great-nieces and nephews by his brother Ed; and nieces, great nieces and nephews by his brother Jerry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Wikinson Albright; his mother and father, John Edward Albright and Nannie Elizabeth Long; and two brothers, Edward and Jerry Albright. Gordon was known as "Doc" by his family, friends and business associates. He spent much of his boyhood in Cache, later moving to Arkansas with his mother and two brothers, Edward and Jerry. He graduated from Indiana Tech in civil engineering and spent World War II in the Corps of Engineers in Mobile, Ala., with his wife. After the war he and Dorothy settled in Thibodaux where they raised their two children, Dea and Larry, and Doc founded A&M Construction Co. In 2001 he moved to Rocky Mount to live with his family. Flora Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 23. 2007 11:08AM Archie Bolden Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafour che/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Archie Thomas Bolden, 54, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Monday, July 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Greater New Salem Baptist Church, with burial in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Banks Bolden; one son, Geontay Bolden; two daughters, Jernae' C. Bolden and Kierra Bolden; four brothers, Cornelious Bolden III and wife, Vera, of Houma, Newan Bolden and wife, Mary, of Houston, Ard Carney Bolden of Ontario, Calif., and Rudolph Bolden and wife, Delores, of New Orleans; four sisters, Doris Kane of Gibson, Gaynell Castle of Houma, Muriel Tyler of Rialto, Calif., and Aneal Fenderson of Opalockia, Fla; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelious and Zenobia Bolden; and one sister, Ocea Bolden Taylor. He was a driver with Terrebonne Council on Aging and was self-employed. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Joy Full Gospel Outreach Ministries and Full Gospel Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 23. 2007 11:08AM Lawrence Collins Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lawrence "Larry" Collins, 65, a native of Golden Meadow, a former resident of Brownsville, Texas, and resident of Honduras, died in the VA Hospital in Houston, Friday, July 13, 2007. A Memorial Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with full military honors in the VA Cemetery in Houston at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Irene Collins; one daughter, Thaisy Collins of Houston; two sons, Yuri and Nachette Collins of Brownsville; his mother, Minta Collins of Galliano; five sisters, Simone Dupierre, Veronica Gisclair, Rosanna Aucoin, Celena Rousse and Lillian Riera; one brother, Peter Collins; his second wife, Lupita Collins; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Collins. Veterans Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 23. 2007 11:07AM Amanda Larpenter Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Amanda Marie Larpenter, 22, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 2:58 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her parents, Donald and Cindy Blanchard Larpenter of Gray; one sister, Katie Beth Larpenter of Gray; her grandparents, Virgis and Jeanette Blanchard and Marie Louise Larpenter; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by one aunt, Cheryl Blanchard Taylor; her grandfather, Aaron Larpenter; her great-grandparents, Harold and Hilda Domangue, Stanley and Edna Blanchard, Joseph and Agnes Gautreaux and Eba Sr. and Annis Larpenter; two uncles, Ronald and David Larpenter; and one aunt, Earline Larpenter Taylor. She was a student at Nicholls State University and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 23. 2007 11:06AM Manuel Trahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Manuel Joseph Trahan, 58, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, July 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Wilbert and Annie Clement Trahan; three sons, Paul Trahan, Brad Trahan and Jon Trahan; one daughter, Olivia Davaine; two sisters, Darlene Davis and Jeanne Trahan; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Gautreaux Trahan; one brother, Roger Trahan; and one sister, Grace Trahan. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 23. 2007 11:06AM Stella Trahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stella Gautreaux Trahan, 48, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, July 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Agnes Gremillion Gautreaux; three sons, Jon Michael Trahan, Paul Trahan and Brad Trahan; one daughter, Olivia Davaine, two brothers, Paul Prejean and Morgan Gisclair; and one sister, Annette Naquin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Joseph Trahan; and her father, Wilbert Joseph Gautreaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 23. 2007 11:05AM Zenobia Washington Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Zenobia "Zen" Washington, 73, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, July 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter; Wanda Washington of Thibodaux; one son, Warren Washington of Thibodaux; one brother, Anderson Thompson of Jeanerette; two grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Washington Sr.; her parents, Anderson and Zenobia D. Thompson; two sisters, Julia Carcisse and Minerva Roman; five brothers, the Rev. Allen Thompson, Alton Fleeanders, Willard Thompson, Moses Thompson and Morris Thompson. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 24. 2007 11:35AM Florence Angelette Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Florence "Sis" Soudelier Dubois Angelette, 81, a native of Delta Farms and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2007. Funeral services were held at noon today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Jeffery Dubois and companion, Kathleen Gisclair, Johnny Dubois and wife, Faith, Steve Dubois and companion, Cynde McClain, and Herbert Dubois and companion, Robin Autin; five daughters, Trucella Kraemer and husband, Donald, Stella Borne and husband, Galveston, Catherine Delatte and husband, George, Evelyn France, and Joyce Pfleegor and husband, Mike; four step- sons, Russell, Gerald, Ricky and Chris Angelette; one brother, Claude Soudelier; 23 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert Dubois Sr.; her second husband, Leo Angelette; her parents, Clarence and Ernestine Naquin Soudelier; two grandsons, George Delatte Jr. and M atthew Kraemer; seven brothers, Clarence Jr., Allen, Louis, Andrew, Herbert, Lloyd and Junior Soudelier; and three sisters, Bernadette, Claribelle and Rita Mae Soudelier. She was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 24. 2007 11:35AM Sidonia Breaux Sidonia L. Breaux, 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died Monday, July 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Buddy Breaux and Tom Breaux and wife, Mary; two sisters, Lillian Dufrene and Lena Gautreaux; four grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elson J. Breaux; her parents, Henry and Elmire Boudreaux LeBlanc; one daughter-in-law, Leesie Breaux; two grandchildren, John Breaux and Thomas Breaux Jr.; three brothers, Richard LeBlanc Sr., Henry LeBlanc Jr. and Norman LeBlanc; and three sisters, Rita LeBlanc, Lilly Orgeron and Leah Chaisson. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 24. 2007 11:34AM Effie Fields Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Effie Guidry Fields, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:17 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Alton P. Fields; two sons, Larry Fields and Lynn Fields; three sisters, Gladys Dover, Edna Duplantis and Ruby Hotard; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Armand J. Guidry and Nettie Bourgeois Guidry; two brothers, James Guidry and Calvin Guidry; four sisters, Edith Naquin, Pearl Benoit, Verna Legendre and Nettie Guidry. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 24. 2007 11:32AM Denae Guidry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Denae Matzke Guidry, 43, a native of Trenton, N.J., and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Brent Thomas Guidry of Houma; her father, Paul Matzke; three sons, Hank Robards, Hunter Robards and River Robards; and two brothers, Paul Matzke and Daniel Matzke. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Pidcock Matzke. She was a student at Fletcher College. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 24. 2007 11:32AM David Harris Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David Zaccheous "King Roo" Harris Sr., 23, a native and resident of Vacherie, died as the result of an automobile accident, Thursday, July 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Melissa Laurent of Vacherie; one son, David Zaccheous Harris Jr. of Vacherie; two brothers, Joseph Harris of Vacherie and Cordell Bell of Hammond; two sisters, Shalla Harris and Melan Smith of Vacherie; his grandparents, Dolores and Norris Laurent of Vacherie; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, David Harris; and his paternal grandparents. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 24. 2007 11:36AM Sterling Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sterling James Hebert, 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:58 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Andrus Hebert; two sons, Todd Hebert Sr. and Jody Hebert; three brothers, Leroy Hebert Sr., William Hebert III and Jackie Hebert; one sister, Priscilla H. Blum; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parent, William Mitchell Hebert Jr. and Helen Jennings Hebert; and two brothers, Stephen Hebert and Daniel Hebert. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 25. 2007 12:00PM Patty Ambler Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patty Rodrigue Ambler, 46, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, July 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her husband, Keith Ambler; her parents, Joseph and Antoinette Dion Rodrigue; two daughters, Angelica Rodrigue and Patricia Ambler; two step- daughters, Brandye Adams and Aleisha Ambler; three sisters, Vivian Dion, Evelina Lodrigue and Gillian Dean; and two grandchildren. She was a member of Chauvin Lions Club and the Ladies Auxiliary. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 25. 2007 12:01PM Luby Bergeron Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Luby Joseph Bergeron Jr., 69, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Schriever, died at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. He is survived by his second wife, Sharon Trahan Bergeron; two daughters, Jennifer B. Prestenbach and husband, Jed, and Madeline B. Mayo and husband, Donnie; three stepsons, Arthur Jude Breaux, Jerry Gaudet Jr. and wife, Cassandra, and Raymond Ledet Jr. and wife, Vanessa; six stepdaughters, Susan B. David and husband, William, Deborah Ann Vinson and husband, Wayne, Marilyn B. Prestenbach and husband, Earl Jr., Elizabeth Deroche and husband, Samuel, Eva B. Filer and husband, Harold, and Sabrina Kraemer and husband, Marvin; three brothers, Donald, Raymond and Cecil Bergeron; two sisters, Joyce Baio and Daisy Gautreaux; 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jennie Pitre Bergeron; his parents, Luby Joseph Bergeron Sr. and Rita Hebert Bergeron; and one brother, Russell Bergeron. He was a retired gun loader with Dresser Industries and was a U.S. Navy veteran during peacetime. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 25. 2007 12:03PM Hazel Gaudet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www. rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hazel Gaudet, 89, a resident of Walker and a former resident of Thibodaux, died at the Harvest Manor Nursing Home in Denham Springs, Sunday, July 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one brother; Newman Benoit; one sister, Rose Guidry; her only child, Harold Gros and wife, Faye Gros; four grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roselius and Judith Benoit; several brothers and sisters; and two husbands, Achille Gros and Charles Gaudet. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 25. 2007 12:03PM Verta Landry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Verta Marie Blanchard Landry, 86, a native and resident of Lower Texas, died peacefully in her sleep at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Monday, July 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Laura Mae and Russell Barrios of Lockport and Betty Ann and Carroll Gauthier of Labadieville; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Caroline Landry of Lower Texas; nine grandchildren, Brian Hernandez, Robin Hernandez Boudreaux, Kenneth Hernandez, Trudy Gauthier Thibodaux, Carroll Gauthier Jr., Scott Gauthier, Gary Landry Jr., Victoria Landry and Chett Landry; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ivy Blanchard Jr., Ridley Blanchard and Gerald Blanchard; and one sister, Marguerite Blanchard Naquin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Urie Landry; her parents, Ivy and Lydia Blanchard; three sisters, Doris Blanchard Cedotal Lirette, Vivian Blanchard Daigle and Audrey Blanchard Jordan; and one brother, Donald Blanchard. The family would like to thank Heritage Manor Nursing Home of Napoleonville, Dr. Keith Landry and Our Lady of the Lake, Assumption Hospital for the care given to Mrs. Verta. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 25. 2007 12:04PM Juanita LeBlanc Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Juanita Pierce LeBlanc, 74, a native and resident of Larose, died at 8:35 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, E.J. LeBlanc Jr.; two sons, Perry LeBlanc and wife, Cindy A., and Terry "T-Brown" and wife, Liz N.; two daughters, Becky Garza and husband, Jose, and Lynne Galliano and husband, Logan; one brother, Dale Pierce; one sister, Pauline Loupe; six grandchildren, Erin Allemand and husband, Byron, Kaylie and Kassie LeBlanc, Jared Garza, Chad and Dionne Galliano; and one great-grandchild, Aidan Allemand. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forest "Pala" Pierce and Eulalie Bruce Pierce; and two sisters, Virley Cheramie and Betsy Pierce. She was retired from Latelco after 27 years of service and was a scout leader for 25 years. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, a member of Holy Rosary Holy Name Society, Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society, the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, a member of Bayou Civic Club, and a Larose Senior Citizens. She was an avid Altanta Braves fan. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 25. 2007 12:04PM Catherine Marcel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catherine "Tede" Marie Marcel, 56, a native of Gray and resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sisters, Evelyn Lirette and husband, Allen, of Tullahoma, Tenn., Tammy Folmer and husband, Eddie, of Denver City, Texas, and Dodi Burt and husband, Danny, of Tullahoma; four brothers, Eugene Marcel Jr. and wife, Judy, of Tullahoma, David Marcel of Tullahoma, Gary Marcel of Lebanon, Tenn., and Steve LeBlanc of Estill Springs, Tenn.; her special auntie, Alice Leonard of Houma; her longtime friend of 50 years, Debbie Poincot and her family; her special friend, Doneva Albarado and her family; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene J. Marcel Sr. and Mary Marcel. She especially enjoyed her casino bus trips with her senior friends. She was a friend to everyone, always giving a helping hand when needed. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 25. 2007 12:04PM Genevieve Neal Genevieve Hepler Neal, 98, a native and resident of Lafayette, died at 2:22 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her special great-nephews, the Rev. Fred M. Fraser and wife, Teresa, of Lafayette, Dr. Warren M. Fraser of Baton Rouge and numerous other great-nephews and nieces; cousin, Elise McGuyre of Houma, and special friends, Belle and Tony Funguy of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Neal; and her parents, Walter and Mable Baget Hepler. She was raised and graduated from high school in Morgan City. She then moved to Houma where she lived the remainder of her life until May 2007 when she returned to Lafayette to be near family. She was an active member of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral all of her adult life. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 25. 2007 12:05PM Ouida Pitre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ouida Boyette Pitre, 87, a native of Sallis, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial Friday at Hillcrest Cemetery in Goodman, Miss. She is survived by one daughter, Jackie Ellis Lindsley; one granddaughter, Ryan Kathleen Mire; two sisters, Edna Boyette Bowling and Claudine Boyette Mathews; one stepson, Dennis Pitre and wife, Phyllis; one stepdaughter, Darlene Pitre Bergeron and husband, Donald; her nieces and nephews; and her beloved pets. She was preceded in death by her husband, Verne Anthony Pitre; her parents, Edgar James Boyette and Hattie Burrell Boyette; one brother, James Hewitt Boyette; and one nephew, Robert Earl Boyette. She was a retired educator and was a bridge player as well as a philosopher. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hope for Animals, P.O. Box 1341, Thibodaux, LA 70302, or a charity of choice. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 25. 2007 12:06PM Arthur Theriot Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://w ww.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arthur Charles "Taesan" Theriot, 65, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Friday, July 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by four sisters, Joyce T. Labat, Tina T. Harris, Ophelia T. Allen and Veronica T. Labat. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt Theriot Sr. and Jacqueline Robinson Theriot. He was retired and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 25. 2007 12:07PM Manuel Trahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Manuel Joseph Trahan, 58, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Saturday, July 21, 2007. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Wilbert and Annie Clement Trahan; three sons, Paul Trahan and wife, Janelle Hebert Trahan, Brad Trahan and wife, Kim Brunet Trahan and Jon Trahan; one daughter, Olivia Davaine and husband, Jeremy Davaine; two sisters, Darlene Davis and husband, Henry Davis and Jeanne Trahan and husband, Mitch Veillon; six grandchildren, Austin, Lani, Angelle and Ashley Trahan, Taylor Davaine and Bryan Davaine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Gautreaux Trahan; one brother, Roger Trahan; and one sister, Grace Trahan. He was retired with Texaco and was a U.S. Army veteran. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 26. 2007 11:54AM Gloria Bradburry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gloria "Brad" N. Bradburry, 81, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Lockport, died at 7:58 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Metairie Cemetery in Metairie. She is survived by one niece, Victoria Bradburry Pierson, of St. Louis; and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon Winston and Verna Virginia Rousseau Bradburry; and one brother, Winston Vernon Bradburry. She was retired Lafourche Parish school teacher and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 26. 2007 11:53AM Anne Clement Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anne Marie Ordoyne Clement, 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Clement; and her mother, Lena Thibodaux Ordoyne. She was preceded in death by her father, Clement Paul Ordoyne and one brother, John Ordoyne. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 26. 2007 11:54AM Charla Dusenbery Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charla Elizabeth Dusenbery, 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Charles Dusenbery and Belva Louviere Dusenbery of Houma; two sisters, Christon Dusenbery of Thibodaux and Carrie Dusenbery of Houma; her grandparents, Margery Donaldson Dusenbery, Earl Louviere Sr. and Zona Bell Breaux Louviere; three aunts, Geralyn Louviere LeBouef and husband, Barry, of Virginia, Mary Dusenbery Champagne and husband, Bruce, and Catherine Dusenbery Champagne and husband, Ray, of Houma; two uncles, Earl Louviere Jr. and wife, Tracie, of Ponchatoula and Wayne Louviere of California; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Raymond Dusenbery; and one uncle, Craig Louviere. She was a member of TARC and the St. Anthony Altar Society. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to TARC. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 26. 2007 11:55AM Hazel Gaudet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hazel Gaudet, 89, a resident of Walker and a former resident of Thibodaux, died at the Harvest Manor Nursing Home in Denham Springs, Sunday, July 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one brother; Newman Benoit; one sister, Rose Guidry; her only child, Harold Gros and wife, Faye Gros; four grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roselius and Judith Benoit; several brothers and sisters; and two husbands, Achille Gros and Charles Gaudet. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 26. 2007 11:54AM Gerard Young Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gerard Simpson Young, 42, a native of Shreveport and resident of Houma, died at 11:06 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Shreveport. He is survived by his devoted companion, Irma Williams; his mother, Gloria R. Young of Shreveport; one son, Gerard S. Mosely of Houma; one daughter, Erika L. Mosely of Houma; four brothers, Lawrence M. Young of Houma, Todd M. Young, Roy V. Young and Mark B. Young, all of Shreveport; one sister, Gisele R. Randall of Houma; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy D. Young; his grandparents, Lawrence Collins Robinson, Bertha Chocolate Robinson, Roy Young and Ivory "Aya" Young. He was Methodist. He was a disabled pipe inspector. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 27. 2007 12:03PM Houston Billiot Houston St. Pierre Billiot, 60, a native of St. Bernard and resident of Carencro, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and from 8 a.m. till funeral time Saturday at the funeral home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with burial in Bisland Cemetery in Bourg. He is survived by his mother, Anna Dardar Billiot; four brothers, Douglas, John, Kenneth and Thomas Billiot; and one sister, Ellen Billiot. He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Billiot. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 27. 2007 12:04PM Ernest Danos Pictur e ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest "Neg," "Doc" Joseph Danos, 80, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. till funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Danos Eymard and husband, Gregory; one daughter-in-law, Linda Danos; three brothers, Patrick Jr., Gilbert and Forest Danos; four sisters, Mildred Soudelier, Theresa Robichaux, Mary Jane Kramer and Rita Danos; three grandchildren, Rowdy Danos and wife, Jamie, Holly Terrebonne and husband, Travis, and Kelly Danos and wife, Tessy; one granddaughter-in-law, Tami Cheramie, wife of the late Jacob Eymard, and husband, Garrett; and four great-grandchildren, Alexandra Eymard, Shelby Eymard, Andee Danos and Cohen Terrebonne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Dufrene Danos; his parents, Patrick Sr. and Mae Bellanger Danos; one son, David Joseph Danos; one grandson, Jacob John Eymard; two brothers, Clifton "Black" Danos and Harry Danos; and two sisters, Mary Lou Danos and Agnes Danos. He was Catholic and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army and was a bulldozer operator. His bulldozer was his joy and work. He loved his family and to give love to his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren fully and unconditionally. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 27. 2007 12:04PM Sterling Diggs Sterling Diggs Jr., infant, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, July 19, 2007. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Crozier Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Sterling Sr. and Michelle Sneeze Diggs of Houma; four brothers, Brandon Nathaniel, Brandel Nathen, Darius Michael and Kenyon Sterling Diggs; two sisters, Tiara Markisha and Amaria Ricole James; his maternal grandparents, Lester Jr. and Katherine Williams Sneeze. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Nathaniel and Emily Diggs. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 27. 2007 12:06PM Charla Dusenbery Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charla Elizabeth Dusenbery, 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Charles Dusenbery and Belva Louviere Dusenbery of Houma; two sisters, Christon Dusenbery of Thibodaux and Carrie Dusenbery of Houma; her grandparents, Margery Donaldson Dusenbery, Earl Louviere Sr. and Zona Bell Breaux Louviere; three aunts, Geralyn Louviere LeBouef and husband, Barry, of Virginia, Mary Dusenbery Champagne and husband, Bruce, and Catherine Dusenbery Champagne and husband, Ray, of Houma; two uncles, Earl Louviere Jr. and wife, Tracie, of Ponchatoula and Wayde Louviere of California; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Raymond Dusenbery; and one uncle, Craig Louviere. She was a member of TARC and the St. Anthony Altar Society. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to TARC. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 27. 2007 12:05PM Una Foret Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Una F. Foret, 94, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. till funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Antoine "Tony" Foret and wife, Mary U.; two daughters, Louise Landeche and husband, George J., and Joyce F. Uzee and husband, Dickey P.; one brother, Martin Foret; one sister, Idola Defure; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nurcie Joseph Foret; her parents, Eugene and Eleanore Brown Foret; three brothers, Tildon Foret, David Foret and Paul Foret; two sisters, Rita Champagne and Lydia Sciambra; and two grandchildren, Phillip Landeche and Angela "Angie" Uzee. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was an avid gardener and homemaker. In lieu of flowers, Mass donations are preferred. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 27. 2007 12:05PM Beatrice Tardo Beatrice Tardo, 80, a native of Taft and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:12 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. till funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one brother, Harry Troxler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Tardo; her parents, Gratien Troxler and Viola Naquin Troxler; and one sister, Shirley Madere. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 28. 2007 12:31AM Audrey Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey "Jo" "Ma-Ma Jo" Daigle Bergeron, 93, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Ann Catholic Church's Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Anne Truxillo and husband, Mark; two granddaughters, JoAnna Truxillo and Andrea T. Olive and husband, Lee; one brother, Warren Daigle; and one sister, Mae Cashell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave M. Bergeron; her parents, Placide Daigle and Corrine Bergeron Daigle; three brothers, Harry, Calvin and John Daigle; and two sisters, Pearl Daigle Rider and Bessie Daigle Koening. She was a loving mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. She enjoyed her friends. She loved telling countless stories of days-gone-by, especially stories about her numerous jobs, one of which was working at the Pentagon. She loved to sew and cook. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 28. 2007 12:32AM Jimmy Gann Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jimmy Dale Gann, 67, a native of Stevens County, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Foster Cemetery in Foster, Okla. He is survived by his wife, Laura Green Gann of Houma; his mother, Violet Ferguson Gann of Duncan, Okla.; three daughters, Michelle Robichaux, Melanie Aubin of Thibodaux and Melissa Zink of Indiana; two stepsons, Trever Bussey and Trenton Bussey of Houma; one brother, Wayne Gann of Duncan, Okla.; one sister, Zora Johnson of Duncan, Okla.; and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Chauncey R. Gann. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 28. 2007 12:33AM Melvin Jupiter Melvin A rthur Jupiter, 68, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, July 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial with military honors in Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. He is survived by his wife, Dicie Jupiter; one son, Brandon Jupiter; two grandchildren, Brandon Jr. and Brandalyn; three sisters, Eva Mae Jupiter, Willow Bea Claverie and husband, Ernest, of Donaldsonville and Dianne Jupiter of Baton Rouge; one brother, James R. Jupiter and wife, Hanalloree, of Brownsville, N.J.; one aunt, Viola Jupiter of Thibodaux; eight sisters-in-law; three brothers-in- law and one devoted brother-in-law, Eli Miles Jr.; three godchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Robert Jupiter; one brother, Leonard Jupiter; two sisters, Ora Mae Jupiter and Molly Brown. He was a U.S. Air Force retired senior master sergeant. William and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 28. 2007 12:32AM Lorene LeBlanc Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lorene Upchurch LeBlanc, 85, a native of Grant, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 8:01 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Morris Anthony LeBlanc of Houma; two sons, Tracy LeBlanc Sr. and wife, Victoria Degate LeBlanc, and John David LeBlanc and wife, Lori Boquet LeBlanc, of Houma; one son-in-law, David Ledet of Houma; two sisters, Norma Aline Huber of Terrell, Texas, and Eddie Louise Andrus of Bunkie; eight grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Lee Upchurch and Emma Hervey Upchurch; one daughter, Jane LeBlanc Ledet; and one sister, Betty Jo Tew. She was retired from Sears. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 28. 2007 12:30AM Ah'Nesti Robertson Ah'Nesti Aniyah Robertson, infant, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, July 23, 2007. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her mother, Ashley Rose of Raceland; her father, Eric Robertson of Thibodaux; her grandparents, Hank and Vanessa Watson of Raceland, and Deidre Robertson and Eric Davis of Thibodaux. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 29. 2007 12:05AM Cullen Bowman Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cullen John "Nik" Bowman III, 41, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Gray, died Friday, July 27, 2007. He is survived by his companion, Todd Allred; his mother, Vernie Bayles; his stepfather, William Bayles; his father, Cullen Bowman Jr.; and two sisters, Melissa Bowman Lovelace and Doreen Mary Lirette. He was preceded in death by his brother, McKinley Paul Bowman. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 29. 2007 12:10AM Ernest Falgout, Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest P. Falgout Sr., 92, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 2:05 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Ernest Falgout Jr.; three brothers, Nolan, Calvin "Dale" and Ray Falgout; and one sister, Beverly Lang. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine A. Falgout; his parents, Ackney and Bessie F. Falgout; two brothers, Sidney and Alcee Falgout; five sisters, Lillie Naquin, Josephine Folse, Emma Gaudet, Verna Breaux and Barbara Folse. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 29. 2007 12:11AM Dorothy Glover Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy "Dot" Jean Barrett Glover, 70, a native of Mitchell and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Barry Whitten, John Whitten Sr. and wife, Lisa, and Thomas Glover Jr.; two daughters, Ann Whitten and Teresa Domangue and husband, Clint; two sisters, Fay B. Waguespack and Mildred B. Craig; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Glover Sr.; her parents, Worth Lynwood Barrett and Thelma Morris Barrett; and one sister, Helen B. Collier. She was a broker since 1964 and co-owner of Four Star Real Estate. She was an active bowler and a past member of the Krewe of Aphrodites, a member of the Bayou of Realtors, the LA Real Estate Association and National Association of Realtors. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, always giving of herself to her family and friends. She enjoyed sports of all types, especially watching her grandchildren's games. Her profession was a passion for her. She always enjoyed the company of clients and never met a stranger. She will be missed by all who knew her, and the many lives she touched. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Houma Shiners Club Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 2652, Houma, LA 70361. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 29. 2007 12:12AM Lorene LeBlanc Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lorene Upchurch LeBlanc, 85, a native of Grant, Okla., and resident of Houma, died at 8:01 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Morris Anthony LeBlanc of Houma; two sons, Tracy LeBlanc Sr. and wife, Victoria Degate LeBlanc, and John David LeBlanc and wife, Lori Boquet LeBlanc of Houma; one son-in-law, David Ledet; two sisters, Norma Aline Huber of Terrell, Texas, and Eddie Louise Andrus of Bunkie; eight granchildren; one step-grandchild; and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Lee Upchurch and Emma Hervey Upchurch; one daughter, Jane LeBlanc Ledet; and one sister, Betty Jo Tew. She was retired from Sears. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 29. 2007 12:12AM George Lind Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George Bernard Lind, 81, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home, and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Ivy Rose LeBlanc Lind of Houma; one son, George Bernard Lind Jr. and wife, Sarah Stockton Lind, of Tucson, Ariz.; three daughters, Gayle Lind Koren and husband, William F. Koren III, of Baton Rouge, Sherill Lind Dupree and husband, Peter J. Dupree, DDS, of Houma, and Jennifer Lind Herman and husband, Scott Herman of Sugarland, Texas; one brother, Robert A. Lind and wife, Bette Lind, of Lilburn, Ga.; one sister-in-law, Audrey Lind of New Orleans; and 10 grandchildren, George B. Lind III, Richard Lind, Andrea Dupree Cenac, James Dupree, Aimee Dupree, William F. Koren IV, Loren Koren, Elyse Herman, Brett Herman and Jacob Herman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Lind and Philomine Meynier Lind; one brother, Herman Lind Jr., his sisters and brothers-in-law, Heloise King and husband, Leo King, and Frances Gardner and husband, Thomas Gardner. He was a retired controller with Saia Freight Lines with 47 years of service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1317, and a dedicated father and husband. He attended Jesuit High School and Tulane University. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 29. 2007 12:15AM Hillary Lirette Hillary Michel Lirette, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Theriot, died at 8:43 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Ellery Ann Falgout and husband, Lynn, of Bayou Lourse; two brothers, Dennis and Daniel Lirette of Theriot; four sisters, Velma Dehart of Houma, Violet Robichaux of Chauvin, Leona Guidry and Angelia Durio of Theriot; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Lirette Sr. and Marie Liner Lirette; two brothers, Roosevelt and Jimmy Lirette; and one sister Geanne Trahan. He was a tug-boat captain for Cenac Towing and was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 29. 2007 12:16AM Adrien Roger Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adrien Roland "Skee" Roger, 97, a native of Bourg and a resident of Des Allemands, died Friday, July 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Marvin Roger and wife, Patricia Frickey Roger; one daughter, Yvette Roger; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Dufrene Roger; his parents, Seraphin and Josephine LeCompte Roger; six brothers, Aubry, Noble, Kirby, Alfred and Dallas Roger and an infant brother; and three sisters, Josephine "Belle" Matherne, Valerie Bascle and Lucretia Hornsby. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Fourth & Eighth. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 29. 2007 12:17AM Junius Smith Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Junius "J.C." Charles Smith, 82, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Irma Malbrough Smith of Gray; two sons, David Joseph Smith and wife, Linda Ware Smith, of Blair, Okla., and Keith Paul Smith and wife, Christine Doiron Smith, of Houma; four grandchildren, David Smith Jr., Brian Smith, Christy Meli and Claire Smith Chaisson; and five great- grandchildren, Michael Smith, Brianna Smith, Karee Beth Smith, Payton Chaisson and Lily Grace Chaisson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence P. Smith and Lena Domangue Smith; four brothers, Alvin, Milton, Clarence Jr. and James Smith; and two sisters, Margie S. Guidry and Ruth S. Authement. He was a retired barge supervisor for McDermott for 25 years, and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of First Methodist Church of Bayou Blue. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 29. 2007 12:17AM Brenda Thibodeaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brenda Marie Thibodeaux, 61, a native of Montegut and a resident of Chauvin, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lucius Thibodeaux; her parents, Irvin and Velma Dupre LeBoeuf; two sons, Taylor Lucius Thibodeaux and wife, Christi, and Kenny Thibodeaux; two daughters, Pamela Lyons and husband, Jerome, and Tanya Luke and husband, Brian; two brothers, Dane LeBoeuf and Ricky LeBoeuf; four sisters, Shirlene Ledet, Patty Roddy, Myra LeBoeuf and Arrolene Gauthier; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Lirette; two brothers, Mike LeBoeuf and Brian LeBoeuf; and one sister, Linda Hutchinson. In lieu of flowers, donations for funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 30. 2007 12:01PM Ozanner Ezell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ozanner Ezell, 86, a native of Jena and a resident of Cut Off, went to be with the Lord and Savior at 5:58 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow, and from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to funeral time Wednesday at East Jena Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at East Jena Baptist Church, with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery in Jena. She is survived by two sons, J.L. Ezell Jr. and wife, Karen, and their children, Joey, Timmy and Bobby Ezell, and Tommy Ezell and wife, Glenda and their children, Gayle Gaudet, Jaylan, Marilyn and Tyler; two daughters, Linda Gayle Verrett and husband, E.J., and their three daughters, Penny, Mechelle and Sara, and Judy Barbour and husband, Jim, and their three children, Britt, Natisha and Allison; 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. Ezell Sr.; and her parents, Viola Ogden and Willie James Ogden; two brothers, Earl and Pete Ezell; and three sisters, Beulah, Lillie Mae and Valdene. Joey, Phil, Britt, Timmy, Bobby, and Jonah will serve a s pallbearers, and Scott and Tyler will serve as honorary pallbearers. She was a loving grandmother, wife, mother, mother-in-law and friend. She loved her family, church, friends and neighbors with all her heart. She will be greatly missed. She was also a caring, strong, wonderful devoted Christian woman. She always had a smile on her face. She was loved by many. Mama was greatly loved by her grandchildren. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 30. 2007 12:02PM Dot Glover Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy "Dot" Jean Barrett Glover, 70, a native of Mitchell and resident of Houma, died at 12:45 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Barry Whitten of Lake Charles, and John Whitten Sr. and wife, Lisa, and Thomas Glover Jr. and companion, Sherry Blanchard, all of Houma; two daughters, Teresa Domangue and husband, Clint, and Ann Whitten, all of Houma; two sisters, Fay B. Waguespack and husband, Moise, of Bourg and Mildred B. Craig of Spearman, Texas; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Glover Sr.; her parents, Worth Lynwood Barrett and Thelma Morris Barrett; and one sister, Helen B. Collier. She received her broker's license in 1964 and co-owner of Four Star Real Estate. She was an avid bowler, a past member of the Krewe of Aphrodite, a member of the Bayou Board of Realtors, the Louisiana Real Estate Association and the National Association of Realtors. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, always giving of herself to her family and friends. She enjoyed sports of all types, especially watching her grandchildren's games. Her profession was a passion for her, and she always enjoyed the company of clients. She never met a stranger, touched the lives of many and will be missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Houma Shiners Club Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 2652, Houma, LA 70361. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 30. 2007 12:03PM George Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George V. Hebert, 58, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Sue B. Hebert; one son, Freddie Hebert and wife, Lana; two brothers, Daniel and Donald Hebert; four sisters, Frieda Benoit, Helen LeBlanc, Jana Landry and Debbie Perk; and three grandchildren, Macy, Alexander and Andre Hebert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Liza Hebert; one daughter, Frannie Hebert; two brothers, Freddie Jr. and Arther Hebert; and one sister, Collette Benoit. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 30. 2007 12:03PM Junius Smith Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Junius "J.C." Charles Smith, 82, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2007. A service was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Irma Malbrough Smith of Gray; two sons, David Joseph Smith and wife, Linda Ware Smith, of Blair, Okla., and Keith Paul Smith and wife, Christine Doiron Smith, of Houma; two brothers, Clarence Jr. and James Smith; one sister, Ruth S. Authement; four grandchildren, David Smith Jr., Brian Smith, Christy Meli and Claire Smith Chaisson; and five great-grandchildren, Michael Smith, Brianna Smith, Karee Beth Smith, Payton Chaisson and Lily Grace Chaisson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence P. Smith and Lena Domangue Smith; two brothers, Alvin and Milton Smith; and one sister, Margie S. Guidry. He was a retired barge supervisor for McDermott for 25 years, and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of First Methodist Church of Bayou Blue. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= July 31. 2007 11:03AM Bessie Antis Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bessie Blum Cobb Antis, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007. No services are scheduled. She is survived by two sons, Herman Antis Jr. and Thomas Blum Cobb Sr.; one daughter, Amalia Susan Antis Smith; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leopold and Amalia Lewald Blum; one grandson, George Fakier Cobb; two brothers, Joseph Sr. and Louis Blum Sr.; and one sister, Sarah Blum Babin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 31. 2007 11:00AM Arthur Barrilleaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arthur J. "Pip" Barrilleaux, 87, a native and resident of Larose, died at 12:40 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Susan B. Eymard of Larose; one sister, Laura B. Lee of Katy, Texas; one brother-in-law, Robert Dillinger of Fort Myers, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Helen Barrilleaux Dardar; four grandchildren, Chad and Allison T. Eymard of Allen, Texas, Jennifer E. Sanchez and husband, Joe, of Larose and Celeste E. Neigel and husband, Nathaniel, of Houma; and eight great- grandchildren, Dillon, Kaitlyn and Taylor Eymard, Emily and Matthew Sanchez, Jonas, James and Julianne Neigel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Dillinger Barrilleaux; his parents, Lawrence J. Barrilleaux Sr. and Philomena Marisco Barrilleaux; one son, James "Jimmy" Barrilleaux; one sister, Alice "Tee" Barrilleaux; and three brothers, Frank, Lawrence "Do Do" Jr., and Thomas Barrilleaux. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus Post No. 3150 for 66 years. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 31. 2007 11:11AM Donald Billiot Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald John "Crazy Wolf" Billiot, 41, a native of Galliano and resident of Grand Bois, died at 1 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to midnight Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church in Grand Bois. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Angel Billiot; five brothers, Alcee Jr., Willie, Douglas, Danny and Davy Billiot; and four sisters, Rena Billiot, Lou Ann Verdin, Lori DeHart and Susan Billiot Dominique. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcee J. and Mildred Rita Billiot; three brothers, Dean, Robin and Rusty Billiot; and two sisters, Elsie Billiot and Melissa Billiot. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 31. 2007 11:13AM Robert Chauvin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Abdon Chauvin, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. He is survived by three sons, Robert A. Chauvin Jr., Keith Chauvin and Kenneth Paul Chauvin; one daughter, Regina Marie Linn; one brother, Phillip Chauvin Jr.; two sisters, Phoebe Morrison and Dot Underwood; and nine grandchildren, Michele Joyce Manor, Sean Stuart Chauvin, Brent Micheal Chauvin, Krista Lynn Chauvin, Jennifer Denise Pitre, Cindy Lynn Pitre, Anna Mae Linn, Joshua Paul Chauvin and Mary Katherine Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Rita Naquin Chauvin; and his parents, Phillip Chauvin Sr. and Hattie Arcement Chauvin. He was a retired firefighter of 20 years with the Houma Fire Department and a U.S. Navy veteran. ======================== July 31. 2007 10:59AM Albert Daigle Jr. Albert Daigle Jr., 53, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, July 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Rivere Daigle; two sons, Brent Daigle and wife, Mandy, and Blaine Daigle and fiancee', Amy Daze'; three brothers, Ernest, Donald and Herman Daigle; one half-brother, Callan Daigle; two sisters, Brenda Zeringue and Stella Davis; one half-sister, Lucille Daigle; and three grandchildren, Dre', Micahlyn and Kolin Daigle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Daigle Sr. and Doris Caillouet Daigle; and one half-brother, Larry Delcambre. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 31. 2007 11:14AM Yvonne Petit Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Yvonne S. Petit, 67, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Ama, died at 11 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. She is survived by two sons, Darryl Petit and Eric Petit; one daughter, Charlotte P. Madere; two brothers, Earl Sevin Sr. and Willis Dufrene; one sister, Angie Fruge; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald W. Petit; her parents, Hayes Savoie and Alma D. Sevin; and one brother, Arnold Sevin Sr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 31. 2007 11:12AM Horace Scott Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Horace Joseph Scott, 60, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie Josephine Verdin Scott of Houma; two sons, Horace Joseph Scott Jr. and wife, Leslie Billiot Scott, of Theriot, and Heath Lee Scott and wife, Kimberly Brouillette Scott, of Houma; two daughters, Jeanice Scott Sarkkinen and husband, Timo Sarkkinen, of Houma and Jennifer Scott Way of Prairieville; one brother, Nelson John Scott and wife, Rosemary Verret Scott, of Grand Caillou; one sister, Rita Scott Gregorie and husband, Wiggin Gregoire, of Grand Caillou; 14 grandchildren, Jonathan Sarkkinen, Katie Sarkkinen; Jacob Way, Hannah Way, Abigail Way, Sarah Way, Rachel Way, Rebekah Way, Ariel Scott, Brett Scott, Grant Scott, Heather Scott, Hunter Scott and Gage Scott; and two step- grandchildren, Corey Robichaux Jr. and Emilee Robichaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Scott Jr. and Azelia Verret Scott; one son-in-law, the Rev. Donald Way; one granddaughter, Tabitha Way; two brothers, Norris Anthony Scott and Morris Scott; and two sisters, Adeline Scott Brunet and Earline Scott. He was self-employed welder. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 31. 2007 11:13AM Louis Spath Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0707.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis F. Spath Jr., 87, a native of New Orleans, a former resident of Metairie for 66 years, a resident of Covington for the last 20 years and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Tharp-Sontheimer- Tharp Funeral Home. Services will be at noon Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Esther Riedlinger Spath; two sons, Louis F. Spath III and Charles L. Spath Sr.; two daughters-in-law, Jean Valori Spath and Diana LaFramboise Spath; five grandchildren, David and Mark Spath, Kimberly Batson, Charles Spath Jr. and Shawn Kelly; and one great-grandchild, Charles James Spath. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leo Spath; and one sister, Ethel Pontillas. He was retired from the IBEW Local 130. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 31. 2007 10:59AM Henry Theriot Jr. Henry J. Theriot Jr., 70, a native of Bayou Goula and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, July 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Z. Theriot; three sons, Bryan, Darren and Duane; one daughter, Kelly Theriot Waguespack; three brothers, Robert, Daniel and Billy Theriot; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Theriot Sr. and Bessie Webre Theriot. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================