Obituaries for AUGUST 2007; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 1: 1 August through 10 August Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Comet and Terrebonne Courier Last modified: 2 Sept 2007 PLEASE NOTE: As of 1 August 2007 obituaries for the Comet and Courier Newspapers are Identical ********************************************** 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. ======================================================================= August 01. 2007 1:23PM Mable Davis Mable "Booker" Verdin Davis, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of New Orleans, died Monday, July 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Woodland Ranch Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, John Giles and Alvin Riley; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Davis; her parents, Cecilia and Joseph Verdin; three brothers, Albert Verdin, Columbus Verdin and Perry Verdin Sr.; and three sisters, Gertrude Stoves, Dorothy Miller and Beulah Stewart. She was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 01. 2007 1:27PM Alcee Detiveaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alcee "A.J." Joseph Detiveaux, 84, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 8:40 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Daniel J. Detiveaux and wife, Dona, of Houma, and Kenneth J. Detiveaux and wife, Jennifer, of Metairie; one daughter, Jean D. Antill of Houma; five brothers, Alton Detiveaux of Houma, Reynold Detiveaux of Bayou Blue, Donald Detiveaux of Knoxville, Tenn., Allen Detiveaux of Houma and Dale Hughes of Shreveport; seven grandchildren, John R. Blanchard, Beau M. Blanchard, Jaime J. Detiveaux, Jennifer D. LeBoeuf, James S. Antill III, Tyler P. Detiveaux and Jessica L. Antill; and three great-grandchildren, Hunter Blanchard, Alex Blanchard and Emma LeBoeuf. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Robichaux Detiveaux; his parents, George Detiveaux and Violet Chauvin Detiveaux; one daughter, Judith D. Blanchard; four brothers, Irvin, Rufus, Leslie and Charles Detiveaux; and one sister, Georgia Martin. He was a retired upholsterer with Landry's Seat Cover and Glass and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Holy Name Society and Vivitan. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== July 31. 2007 11:00PM Ozanner Ezell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ozanner Ezell, 85, a native of Jena and a resident of Cut Off, went to be with the Lord at 5:58 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today 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, Bobby, and Tommy Ezell and wife, Glenda, and their children, Gayle Gaudet, Jaylynn, Marilyn and Tyler; two daughters, Linda Gayle Verrett and husband, E.J., and her 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.; her parents, Viola Ogden and Willie James Ogden; two brothers, Earl and Pete; and three sisters, Beulah, Lillie Mae and Valdene. Her grandsons, Joey, Phil, Britt, Timmy, Bobby, and Jonah, will serve as 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. Momo was greatly loved by her grandchildren. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 01. 2007 1:30PM Ricky Landry Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ricky Landry Sr., 53, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, July 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Carmouche Landry; two sons, Ricky Landry Jr. and wife, Elizabeth, and Robert Landry; one daughter, Ginger Landry; four brothers, Oneil Landry Jr. and wife, Jane, Byron Landry and wife, Phyllis, Louis Landry and wife, Debbie, and Kenny Landry and wife, Diane; two sisters-in-law, Betty Lott and husband, Phil, and Kathleen "Sugar" Meyer and husband, Lee; three brothers-in-law, Donald Carmouche and wife, Kathleen, George Carmouche and wife, Ann, and Jim Carmouche and wife, Marie; and three grandchildren, Avery Landry, Cameron Heintze and Carter Heintze. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oneil P. Landry Sr. and Denise Achee Landry; his parents-in-law, Thomas and Josephine Carmouche; and one nephew, Ben Meyers. Ricky was many things to many people. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. He was always a true example of Christianity in practice. He will be remembered most for his beautiful smile, gentle manner and the love and passion he showed for his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 01. 2007 1:32PM Mathilde McGlocklin Mathilde Bourg McGlocklin, 76, a native of Galliano and resident of Raceland, died at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park. She is survived by two sons, Myron McGlocklin and Dutalie Jude McGlocklin; three sisters, Levy Curole, Rita Williams and Lolita Baudoin; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George M. McGlocklin; her parents, Dutalie and Rosa Rousse Bourg; and one sister, Josephine Bourg. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 01. 2007 1:32PM Clarence Miller Jr. Clarence Miller Jr., 79, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Friday, July 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Bias Miller of Napoleonville; one son, Clarence Miller III and wife, Ebany, of Napoleonville; nine sisters, Eula Paul of San Antonio, Edna M. Jones of Houston, Louise Johnson and Genevieve Slack of Thibodaux, Gertrude Williams and Sarah Williams of Labadieville, Elnora Harris and Ethyl Harris of Baton Rouge and Daisy Cox of Napoleonville; two grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Clarence Miller Sr.; his stepmother, Edna M. Miller; one sister, Mary Van Buren; and two brothers, Lowery and Lawrence Miller. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 01. 2007 1:34PM Joseph Molliere Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Molliere Jr., 71, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Napoleonville, died from a battle of cancer, at 12 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2007. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. today at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Shirley B. Molliere; three sons, Dale of Napoleonville, Michael and wife, Theresa, of Napoleonville and Joseph III of Sorrento; two daughters, Arlene "Mo", of Prairieville and Darlene "Dee" of Raceland; two sisters, Doris Robert of Houma and Mary Ann Allemond of Carcencro; two brothers, Hartson Molliere of White Castle and Wayne Molliere of Houma; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Jeffrey and Eric; his parents, Dease and Joseph Molliere Sr.; one sister, Laurie Mary; and one brother, Alcide Molliere. He donated his body to science. ======================== August 01. 2007 1:35PM Vanesso Pellegrin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vanesso "Nessie" Marie Domangue Pellegrin, 53, a native of Chauvin and resident of Gray, died at 2:16 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Pellegrin; three sons, Brant and wife, Shannon, Joshua and wife, Melanie and Lee Michael Pellegrin; four granddaughters, Shelby, Hailey and Emily Pellegrin and Shaylyn Schexnayder; two sisters, Judy Folse and husband, Mike, and Jessica Dupre and husband, Cleveland; and one sister-in-law, Kathy Domangue. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Florence Domangue; one brother, Jerry Domangue Jr.; and one sister, Tina Domangue. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 01. 2007 1:36PM Willie Stevens Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie P. Stevens, 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Sonier Stevens; three daughters, Bonnie S. Templet and husband, Roy, Ann S. Burgess and husband, Samuel, and Jane S. Guillot and husband, Thomas; one sister, Hazel S. Hebert; one brother, Phillip Stevens; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Josephine Stevens; two brothers, Alexander Stevens and Emile Stevens; and one grandson, Samuel Burgess Jr. He was an active member of the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Deptartment, the American Legion and was an usher of St. Anne Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= August 02. 2007 11:13AM Eule Duet Eule Wilfred Duet, 87, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Lloyd Duet and Jace Duet; one daughter, Barbara Duet Chouest; one brother, Ivy Duet; one sister, Evelia Dufrene; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Griffin Duet; his parents, Rosine Gisclair Duet and Lezime Duet; two sons, Floyd Duet and Bobby Duet; four brothers, Edison, David, Morris and Orand Duet; and two sisters, Lezime Guidry and Exana Terrebonne. He was a member of the Grandfather's Club. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 02. 2007 11:15AM Laura Fagan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Laura Lee V. Fagan, 75, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Ralph "Buster" Fagan Jr. and Kent Fagan; one daughter, Kim Fagan Lance; one sister, JoAnn Roussell; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Fagan Sr.; her parents, Eunice and Nancy Duet Vinet; and one son, Todd Fagan. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 02. 2007 11:22AM Dollie Faucheux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dollie Jane Eris Faucheux, 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Napoleonville, died on her birthday, Tuesday, July 31, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, celebrated by her nephew, the Rev. Randy Roux, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Herbert Faucheux Sr.; two daughters, Angelle Prejean and husband, Carl, and Sue Solar and husband, Hank; two sons, Mark and Billy Faucheux, all of Napoleonville; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Herbert "Gigi" Faucheux Jr. of Mandeville; 10 grandchildren, Valerie and husband, Britt Jones, Cody, Bobbi Sue and Carly Prejean, Allie, Kayla, Shelbi, Casey-Nicole, Tara and Herbert Faucheux III; two great-grandchildren, Sadie Claire Prejean and Maddox Jones; three sisters, Billie Blanchard and husband, Donald, Shelia Simmons and husband, Robert, of Napoleonville, and Mary Lou Oubre and husband, Bradley, of LaPlace; and many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Herbert A. Faucheux Jr.; her parents, Wilson "Bill" and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Eris; her in-laws, Maitland J. and Olivia Marie Faucheux; one niece, Kate Simmons; and one nephew, Ronnie Vicknair. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 02. 2007 11:18AM Carrie Hill Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carrie "Mattie" Hill, 81, a native and r esident of Raceland, died Monday, July 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Yvonne Smith and Patsy Wyre, both of Raceland; one son, Weldon Hill of Daytona Beach, Fla.; three brothers, Granvil Robinson Sr. and Freddie Gains Sr., both of Thibodaux, and Jonas Hill of Raceland; one sister, Lillie Thomas of Atlanta; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buddy Hill and Elnora Davis Hill; one daughter, Blue; one brother, Frankie Hill; two sisters, Earline Thomas and Irma Hankton; her grandparents, the Rev. George Davis and Annie Davis, Barbara Luther and Denise Luther; and one sister, Mary Johnson. She was a member of Third Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 02. 2007 11:21AM Len Lodrigue Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Len "J.J." Lodrigue Sr., 44, a native and resident of Houma, died Monday, July 30, 2007. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Bradley, Donald and Len Lodrigue Jr.; one daughter, Candy Nelton; six brothers, Anthony, Joe, John, Sidney, Howard and Morris Lodrigue; 12 sisters, Barbara, Mary, Phylis, Margaret, Joann, Gloria, Rose, Margie, Viola, Linda, Brenda and Lena Lodrigue; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine "Popeye" and Florestine "Gott" Gregoire Lodrigue; one brother, Phillip Lodrigue; and one sister, Ida Lodrigue. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 02. 2007 11:23AM Lois Matirne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lois Bergeron Matirne, 82, a native of St. John Community and resident of Brule Guillot, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Matirne; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile Bergeron and Yvonne Basset Bergeron; and her aunt, Lillian Basset, who raised her upon her mother's passing. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 02. 2007 11:24AM Anna Michel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anna May Fields Michel, 92, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 8:08 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Dennis T. Michel of Houma; five daughters, Margaret Michel Rivoire of Monroe, Mary Michel Rivoire of Seattle, Carolyn Michel Oubre of New Iberia, Elizabeth Michel Scurto and husband, Michael J. Scurto, of Houma, and Martha Michel Walker and husband, Chris J. Walker, of Raceland; one daughter-in-law, Carol K. Michel of Avondale; three brothers, Aubrey Fields of Baton Rouge, Eugene Fields and wife, Rose, of Morgan City, and Roy Fields and wife, Linda, of Cypress, Texas; one sister-in-law, Loraine C. Fields of Morgan City; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel Gustave Michel; her parents, Dennis Joseph Fields and Margaret LeBoeuf Fields; two sons, Abel Gustave Michel Jr. and Joseph Michael Michel; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Gilbert, Michael, Tilden and Wilbur Fields; and one sister, Wilma Fields. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmommie. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to TARC, 1 McCord Road, Houma, LA 70363 Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 02. 2007 11:26AM Vanesso Pellegrin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vanesso "Nessie" Marie Domangue Pellegrin, 53, a native of Chauvin and resident of Gray, died at 2:16 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Pellegrin; three sons, Brant and wife, Shannon, Joshua and wife, Melanie and Lee Michael Pellegrin; four granddaughters, Shelby, Hailey and Emily Pellegrin and Shaylyn Schexnayder; two sisters, Judy Folse and husband, Mike, and Jessica Dupre and husband, Cleveland; and one sister-in-law, Kathy Domangue. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Florence Domangue; one brother, Jerry Domangue Jr.; and one sister, Tina Domangue. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 02. 2007 11:26AM Nola Savoie Nola Pitre Savoie, 87, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007. Funeral 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, Philip Savoie; one daughter, Mary S. Chiasson; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Savoie; her parents, Augustin and Ella Pierce Pitre; four brothers, Jean, Frank, Harry and Louis Pitre; and five sisters, Cora Boudreaux, Angelle McGee, Armida Pitre, Leona Jones and Louise Pitre. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 02. 2007 11:27AM Florence Thibodaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Florence "Flo" C. Thibodaux, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Gene Thibodaux and wife, Janet, Eustis Thibodaux and wife, Claudette, Earl Thibodaux and wife, Ann, and Jimmy Thibodaux; three daughters, Brenda T. Arceneaux and husband, Steven, Denise T. Boudreaux and husband, Mark, and Suzette Thibodaux; one sister, Heloise Torres; 10 grandchildren, Ryan, Ben and April Arceneaux, Heather T. Thomassie, Travis, Amy and Julie Thibodaux, Joseph and Alicia Boudreaux, Allison T. LeBeouf and Justin Thibodaux; and six great-grandchildren, Braewyn, Ciel and Addyson Arceneaux, Libby Belanger, and Christopher and Luke LeBeouf. She was preceded in death by her husband, F.E. Thibodaux; her parents, Alban Caillouet Sr. and Azema Talbot Caillouet; five brothers, Alban Caillouet Jr., Clyde, Frank, Lawrence, and Abel Caillouet; three sisters, Therese Caillouet, Corrine Beuhler and Ellen Lasseigne; and one granddaughter, Michelle Arceneaux. She was retired from the City of Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home i s in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 02. 2007 11:28AM Earline Wahl Earline Gentz Wahl, 86, a native of Orange, Texas, and formerly of New Orleans and Houma, died peacefully in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, July 27, 2007. A family gathering and burial will be held at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery at a later date. She is survived by one sister, Marion Levron of Saucier, Miss.; her former husband, David Wahl Sr.; her children, David Wahl Jr. and wife, Verne Ette Marler, Daphne Hill and husband, Dan, Darlene Wahl and husband, John Martin, and Dale Wahl Sr.; six grandchildren, Heather Hill Shearer, Jim Horton III, Tammy Horton Smith, Jeremy Wahl Horton, Dale Wahl Jr. and Brian Wahl; five great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two daughter, Donna Deane Wahl and Dianne Wahl Horton; and her parents, Imagene Stiefel Gentz and Lyle Gentz. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family suggests that anyone so inclined may extend an act of human kindness and compassion towards another in her honor. Bright Funeral Home and Cremation Center was in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= August 03. 2007 11:54AM Sterling Brown Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sterling "Fine Quality" Brown, 61, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at his residence, Monday, July 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons and spouses, Corey Henry and Chandro Brown of New Orleans and Phil and Shontell Dumas, of Convent; six daughters and spouses, Sandra Russ, Shadawn Brown, Quine Bridges, Jadawn B. and Kevin Darensbourg and Ivana and Ronald Green, all of New Orleans, and Tamara Williams of Donaldsonville; three brothers and spouses, Herbert Brown Jr. of New Orleans, Allen Brown of Donaldsonville and Ernest Sr. and Trulane Brown of Belle Rose; five sisters and spouses, Virgie Landry, Ruby and Wilbert North, Ruth and Willie Carter, Rachel and Albert Landry and Betty and Robert Solite, all of Belle Rose; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr. and Elizabeth W. Brown; one brother, Jimmy Brown; and one grandchild, Mya Dumas. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 03. 2007 11:54AM Elnora Celestine Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elnora "No No" Celestine, 51, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Thelma Celestine of Houma; two sons, Bryon Celestine and Brandon Gathers, both of Houma; six brothers, Clarence Celestine Jr., Carl Celestine, Chris Celestine, Alfred Welch, Stafford Mason and Phillip Mason, all of Houma; and four sisters, Janice Mason, Lula Mason and Nicole Matthews, all of Houma and Ann Stovall of Gray. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Celestine Sr.; and her grandparents, Victoria Welch and Charlie Welch and Elvira Camel and Mack Camel. She was a member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 03. 2007 11:55AM Mary Folse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary "Selena" Coleman Folse, 82, a native and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, July 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery. She is survived by 10 daughters, Victoria Folse, Sarah Coleman, Audrey Folse, Shirley Folse, Gloria Coleman, Geraldine Folse, Betty Coleman, Evelyn Moten, Barbara Hester and Octavia Brown, all of Raceland; four sons, Joseph Folse Jr., Nelson Folse, Clarence Folse and Hillouet Coleman, all of Raceland; five sisters, VerceLee Smith and Dianne B. White of Thibodaux, Mary Alice Brumfield, Agnes Reado and Mary Ingram, all of Raceland; two brothers, Robert Lee Brown of Hammond and Royal Brown of Avondale; 54 grandchildren; 127 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Folse Sr.; her parents, Leonard Coleman and Carrie Brown Williams; her step-parents, Edward Sr. and Agnes Charles Brown; one daughter, Yvonne Folse; seven brothers, Lionel Williams, Walter Williams Jr., Eddie Williams, Nolan Joseph Brown, Edward Brown Jr., Clinton Brown and Octave Brown; and three sisters, Dorothy Nelson, Carrie Brown and Aldonia Brown. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 03. 2007 11:56AM Charlene Gautreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charlene A. Gautreaux, 52, a native of Labadieville and resident of Wooster, Ohio, died Thursday, June 7, 2007. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Philomena Cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Danny Dawson; one daughter, Heather; one brother, Todd and wife, Leah; and one sister-in-law, Randy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcee "T-June" and Mary "Mike" Gautreaux; and one brother, Gary. ======================== August 03. 2007 11:56AM Dorothy Lyons Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy Porche Lyons, 69, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Tabernacle of Love Church in Thibodaux. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Gibson. She is survived by her former husband and best friend, Leroy Lyons; two daughters, Nichole L. Williams and husband, Deacon Glen, and Lisa L. Kouame and husband, Deacon Francis; her spiritual daughter, Elder Joyce "T-Dot" Branch and husband, Brother Johnny; three sisters, Audrey Belle Calloway and husband, Royal, of Houma, Carol Porche Dabney and Barbara Porche Mensah, both of Houston; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Porche Sr. and Gladys Stewart Butler; and two brothers, Willard Porche Jr. and Edward Porche. She was a retired assistant principal, counselor and teacher for more than 40 years in Terrebonne Parish School Board. She enjoyed cooking and praising God. She was a faithful member of Beacon Light Baptist Church in Houma. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 03. 2007 11:57AM Lois Matirne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lois Bergeron Matirne, 82, a native of St. John Community and resident of Brule Guillot, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home an d from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Matirne; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile Bergeron and Yvonne Basset Bergeron; and her aunt, Lillian Basset, who raised her upon her mother's passing. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 03. 2007 11:58AM Anna Michel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anna May Fields Michel, 92, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 8:08 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Dennis T. Michel of Houma; five daughters, Margaret Michel Rivoire of Monroe, Mary Michel Rivoire of Seattle; Carolyn Michel Oubre of New Iberia, Elizabeth Michel Scurto and husband, Michael J. Scurto, of Houma, and Martha Michel Walker and husband, Chris J. Walker, of Raceland; one daughter-in-law, Carol K. Michel of Avondale; three brothers, Aubrey Fields of Baton Rouge, Eugene Fields and wife, Rose, of Morgan City, and Roy Fields and wife, Linda, of Cypress, Texas; one sister-in-law, Loraine C. Fields of Morgan City; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel Gustave Michel; her parents, Dennis Joseph Fields and Margaret LeBoeuf Fields; two sons, Abel Gustave Michel Jr. and Joseph Michael Michel; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Gilbert, Michael, Tilden and Wilbur Fields; and one sister, Wilma Fields. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmommie. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to TARC, 1 McCord Road, Houma, LA 70363 Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 03. 2007 11:58AM McKayla Naquin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== McKayla Nicole Naquin, 16 months, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to midnight today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Faith Family Church in Chauvin. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Jeffery and Nicole Naquin Authement; her grandparents, Roy and Elaine Naquin and Mary Ann Authement; two brothers, Trevor Naquin and Cameron Naquin; and her godparents, Heath Racine and Lorraine Naquin. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Edmond J. Authement; and one brother, Jeffery Authement. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 03. 2007 11:59AM Yvonne Noce Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Yvonne Marie Billiot Noce, 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:27 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the House of Prayer in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Brian Keith Noce, Delmonico Noce and Robbie Noce; two daughters, Lana Rae Henderson and Patti Kaye Guidry; two sisters, Lorretta Petachi and Cathy Williams; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Billiot and Dora Mitchell Billiot; one brother, Russell Billiot; and one sister, Melvine Billiot. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 03. 2007 11:59AM Vanesso Pellegrin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vanesso "Nessie" Marie Domangue Pellegrin, 53, a native of Chauvin and resident of Gray, died at 2:16 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Leroy Pellegrin; three sons, Brant and wife, Shannon, Joshua and wife, Melanie and Lee Michael Pellegrin; four granddaughters, Shelby, Hailey and Emily Pellegrin and Shaylyn Schexnayder; two sisters, Judy Folse and husband, Mike, and Jessica Dupre and husband, Cleveland; and one sister-in-law, Kathy Domangue. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerry and Florence Domangue; one brother, Jerry Domangue Jr.; and one sister, Tina Domangue. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 03. 2007 12:00PM Benjamin Rollins Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Benjamin William Rollins Jr., 77, a native of Houma and lifelong resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Monday, July 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Greater New Salem Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with Pastor Harold Roussell officiating, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memories, one sister, Marion "Patsy" Taylor of Houma; one brother-in-law, Raymond Taylor; three sisters-in-law, Roberta Verrett, Helen Verrett and Gloria G. Verrett of Houma; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin W. Rollins Sr. and Louise Celestine Verrett; three brothers, Arthur Verrett Sr., Harold Verrett and Donald Verrett; one sister, Leontyne V. Robinson; three nephews, John Robinson, Donald "Donald Boy" Robinson and Harold "HJ" Verrett Jr. His formal education began in Terrebonne Parish. He served in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge. He was a diligent steward and caretaker of his church, an outstanding citizen of the community and a mason in the Blaine C. Clay Masonic Lodge No. 14. He was a long-term employee of Gulf Coast Rental Tools and was a retiree of Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 03. 2007 12:00PM Noah Romero Noah Romero, 71, a native of New Iberia and resident of Gray, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. No services are scheduled. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ann Parnell Romero of Gray; one son, Kenten Romero of Lumberton, Texas; one stepson, Robert Whisenhunt of Okeecheobee, Fla.; five daughters, Kim Marino and husband, Carrol, of Beaumont, Texas, Christine Romero of Lumberton, Sybil Snook and husband, Eddie, of Katy, Texas, Hope Thibodeaux of Port Naches, Texas, and Rebecca Romero of Kentucky; two brothers, Lester Romero of New Iberia and Allen Romero of Orange, Texas; three sisters, Mae Dartez, Olive Dartez of New Iberia and Evelyn Kirby of Orangefield, Texas; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul Romero and Annie Delcambre Romero; one daughter, Evelyn White; two brothers, John Romero and Phillip Romero; and two sisters, Hil da Boudreaux and Lena Romero. He was a stocker for Wal-Mart for 13 years. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 03. 2007 12:01PM Margaret Stopher Margaret Elizabeth Thomas Stopher, 95, a native of Bolivar, Mo., a former resident of Thibodaux and resident of Beaumont, Texas, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Monday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Beaumont. She is survived by two sons, H. Wallace Stopher III of Lago Vista, Texas, and Gerald David Denson Stopher of Beaumont; five grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ephraim Elias Thomas and Iva Sophronia Gaines Thomas; her husband, Captain H. Wallace Stopher Jr.; one son, John Thomas Stopher; one grandson, Vincent Hokusai Stopher; and one brother, Gerald Gaines Thomas. She was a music supervisor at Thibodaux High School. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Woman's Club of Beaumont, 575 Magnolia Ave., Beaumont, Texas 77701. ======================== August 03. 2007 12:01PM Randall Vargas Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Master Captain Randall David Vargas, 54, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Golden Meadow, died Saturday, July 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Martha Holley Vargas; his father, James Francis Vargas Sr.; one son, Johnathan Vargas and companion, Robin Firmin; one daughter, Landora Musco and husband, Michael Musco; six grandchildren, Samantha Hyvarinen, Kaitlyn Orr, Michaela Musco, Michael Musco Jr., John Marc Vargas and Phoebe Adams Vargas; two brothers, James Francis "Poe" Vargas and Roger Vargas; two brothers-in-law, Dr. Phillip Lucky and wife, Jessie, and Van Lee and wife, Ellen Vargas; three sisters, Judith Vargas, Robin Jenkins and Karen George; one sister-in-law, Janice Rogers; and his longtime friends, James, Jamie and Daniel Griffin and B.O. Billiot. He was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Parker Vargas; and his in-laws, Landora Elizabeth Holley and Martin Van Buren Holley. He was a master captain for Jambon Boat Rentals and a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam veteran. He will be sadly missed by numerous family and friends. Donations can be made to State Bank c/o Randall Vargas. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= August 04. 2007 12:25AM Renailder Clark Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Renailder Clark Sr., 89, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, July 23, 2007. Funeral service was held at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lena Clark; four sons, Sidney Davis and wife, Gloria, Renailder Clark Jr., Shannon Clark and wife, Robin, and Leon Clark; four daughters, Barbara Clark, Devinda C. Boutte and husband, Warren, Schawanna Clark and husband, Dumon, and Felicia Clark; two brothers, Osbone Clark Jr. and Henry Clark; four sisters, Jimmie Anderson, Jesse Morhead, Nina Johnson and Pansy Johnson; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doralee Clark and Osbone Clark Sr.; one son, Terry Clark; one brother, Sylvester Clark; and two sisters, Helen Clark and Closeal Watson. He was a truck driver and a U.S. Army veteran. He was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 04. 2007 12:35AM Natalie Theriot Natalie Elkins Theriot, 52, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Luling, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time today at First Baptist Church in Des Allemands. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Theriot Sr.; her mother, Alma Verdin; one son, Tommy Theriot Jr.; three daughters, Tiffany Comeaux, Mallory Naquin and Kaylie Theriot; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= August 05. 2007 Elizabeth Adams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elizabeth "Eula Mae" Toups Adams, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:48 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Chauvin Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Kerwin Adams and wife, Gina, of Thibodaux; two daughters, Debra Chaisson of Chauvin and Malane Naquin of Pointe-aux-Chenes; one brother, Nolan Toups of Chauvin; four sisters, Alberta Miller, Marie Ray of Houma, Sally Guy of Montegut and Pauline Martin of Gray; five grandchildren, Cassie Theriot and husband, Craig, Keisha Foret and husband, Craig, Kade Naquin and wife, April, Brittnie Adams and Boadi Adams; four great-grandchildren, Colby Theriot, Alex Foret, Kade Naquin Jr. and Gabe Naquin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Clement Toups and Odeila Gautreaux Toups; two sons-in-law, Tracy Chaisson and Terry Naquin Jr.; five brothers, Louis Toups Jr., Morris Toups, Myron Toups, Carol Toups and Clement Toups; and four sisters, Mildred Toups, Molly Toups, Emaline Toups and Roberta Hebert. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 05. 2007 Joseph Matis Joseph Anthony Matis Sr., 52, a native of Hahnville and resident of Chauvin, died Friday, July 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Taft. He is survived by five sons, Joseph Jr., Brian, Ryan, Chris and Matthew Matis; three daughters, Kim Matis, Caty Martone and Victoria Matis; one brother, Vance Matis; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Lena Matis; and one son, Michael Matis. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 05. 2007 Allen Pellegrin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Allen Joseph "Pop" Pellegrin, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2007. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ethel Domangue Pellegrin; four sons, Daniel "Dano" Pellegrin, Johnny "J.P." Pellegrin and wife, Janet, Barry Pellegrin Sr. and wife, Joanne, and Ronnie "Joe" Pellegrin of Houma; three daughters, Carol "Snook" P. Black and husband, James, of Rome, Ga., Kathy P. McMurray and Connie "Putsy" Watson and husband, Dennis, of Houma; one brother, Gerald "Tut" Pellegrin of Houma; two sisters, Jeanette Platt of Houston and Brenda Braud of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivy Joseph Pellegrin and Onieta Theriot Pellegrin; one son-in-law, Ron McMurry; and one daught er-in-law, Tammy Pellegrin. He was a retired mechanic with Beacon Rental and owner of Marine Motor Service. He was an Air Force veteran in the Korean War and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. He was a volunteer firefighter and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 05. 2007 Richard Peltier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Benton Peltier, 69, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 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. He is survived by one sister, Bernice P. Harang; two brothers, Donald L. Peltier and wife, Grace, and James R. Peltier and wife, Ann; one sister-in-law, Irma "Mickey" G. Peltier; 11 nieces; and 12 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Peltier Sr. and May Ayo Peltier; one brother, Harvey Peltier Jr.; and one brother-in-law, Warren J. Harang Jr.; three nieces; and three nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Masses be said or donations to the charity of choice. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 05. 2007 Noela Terracina Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Noela Danos Terracina, 74, a native of Larose and resident of Thibodaux, died at 10:05 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lucas Terracina; two daughters, Wanda Fremin and husband, Glynn, and Terry Degruise and husband, Scott; one brother, Steve Danos; two sisters, Lois Pierce and Hazel Chiasson; and four grandchildren, Scott Fremin and Taylor, Grant and Ally Degruise. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alidor Danos Sr. and Aglonie Danos; three brothers, Alidor Jr., Herbert and Herman Danos; and two sisters, Naby Usey and Mildred Folse. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= August 06. 2007 11:19AM Odessa Bergeron Odessa Jeanne Ledet Bergeron, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. Funeral services were held Sunday at St. Francis Cathedral, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Irby "Bubby", Michael and Chris Bergeron; two daughters, Dolores Domangue and Charlene Labat; 21 grandchildren; and 33 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irby Charles Bergeron; her parents, Camille and Eva Belette Ledet; one son, Laban Bergeron; three brothers, Camille, Duval and Andrew Ledet; and two sisters, Elsie Lee Champagne and Elma Olivier. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 06. 2007 11:19AM Ervin Duet Ervin "Dot" Anthony Duet, 59, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Carmen Leetch Duet; his mother, Elda Pitre Duet; one son, Sammy Duet and wife, Laura; one stepson, Hector Gonzales; one daughter, Christie Duet; one brother, Jack Duet; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his father, Elvin Duet. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 06. 2007 11:22AM Bonnie Guidry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bonnie Marie Bergeron Guidry, 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ulysses Guidry Sr. of Houma; her mother, Anna May Leonard Bergeron Dupre of Houma; one son, Ulysse Guidry Jr. and wife, Terry, of Houma; three daughters, Phyllis Babin and husband, Raymond, of Lake Charles, Deborah Hurst and husband, Oscar "Jimmy", of Houma, and Cindy Gouner and husband, Robert "Mike", of Gibson; two brothers, Jerry Bergeron and wife, Nancy, and David Bergeron and wife, Debbie, of Houma; two sisters, Susan Beeson and husband, Royce, of Houma, and Sally Logaglio and husband, Philippe, of Belle Chasse; 10 grandchildren, James Babin and wife, Beth, of Lake Charles, Laura Babin of Lake Charles, Katherine Gouner of Baton Rouge, Steven Gouner of Gibson, Ashley, Paul, Phillip, Amanda, Patrick and Allison Guidry of Houma; one step-grandchild, Jill Hurst of Houma; and one great-grandchild, Emma Babin of Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her father, Ivy Bergeron. She was secretary/treasurer with Guidry Electric Contractors Inc. She was a past catechism teacher, docent at Southdown Museum, Quilting Clubs, St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society, pastoral council at St. Anthony for 23 years and Eucharistic minister. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 06. 2007 11:21AM Huey Hebert Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Huey Hebert Jr., 37, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 1:57 a.m. Sunday, July 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Lori Lafont Hebert; his father, Huey Hebert Sr.; two sons, Huey Hebert III and Trent Hebert; one daughter, Helen Gisclair; two brothers, Chad and Wade Hebert; two grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Orgeron Hebert; one brother, Jared Hebert; two step-brothers, Brandon and Bruce Leonard; and one step-sister, Tina Leonard. He was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 06. 2007 11:21AM Odile Savoie Odile LeBlanc Savoie, 89, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 4:35 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Nolan Savoie; two daughters, Dolores Hackworth and husband, Rick, and Elaine Adams and husband, Gary; one daughter-in-law, Audrey Savoie; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Marie Ayo LeBlanc; one son, Charles Savoie; one brother, Clifton LeBlanc; and three sisters, Mae Ledet, Elsie Fredricks and Marie Chiasson. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================= ========== August 07. 2007 11:46AM Felma Arceneaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Felma Robichaux Arceneaux, 79, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Deborah Arceneaux Andras and husband, Michael, Dianne R. Arceneaux and Mary A. Hebert and husband, N.J.; five grandchildren, Tilmon and Benjamin Griffin, Nicole Williams and Justin and Dylan Hebert; three great-grandchildren; three nieces; and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Nelson Arceneaux; her parents, Ferdinand Robichaux and Euna Bourgeois Robichaux; and two sisters, Hazel Robichaux Allemand and Una Mae Robichaux Fonseca. She was employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board for 12 years as a paraprofessional. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She touched the lives of many with her caring and generosity. She taught all that knew her about love and kindness. We will all miss her and the love she so generously offered. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 07. 2007 11:46AM Elmo Authement Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elmo C. Authement, 86, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lafayette, died as a result of injuries sustained in a car wreck April 14, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Larriviere Authement; two daughters, Rebecca Louise Authement and Pamela Authement Nguyen and husband, Binh; one grandchild, Rebecca Brooke Nguyen; one brother, Warren Authement and wife, Shirley, of Thibodaux; and one sister-in-law, Lillian Authement of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph O. Authement and Eliska Lefort Authement; three sisters, Norma A. Brock, Irene Crowder and Olga A. Pierce; and one brother, Jules Authement. He earned a master's degree from Louisiana State University in 1949. He spoke English, French and Spanish. He had many titles and honors, and was a former dean of administration at Nicholls State University. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of Conseil De La Vie Francaise En Amerique, representing the State of Louisiana. He was past president of the Lafourche Parish Chapter of CODOFIL, a member of the State Advisory Board for the promotion of French in Louisiana. A former president of the Thibodaux Regional Planning Commission, former secretary of the Association of Louisiana Colleges and Universities Personnel Administrators. He was a recipient of French Academic Palms, organizer and first chapter president of Phi Delta Kappa, honorary education fraternity for Thibodaux area. He was former president of parapsychology association of Thibodaux, 1978 "King" of Le Petit Dejeuner De La Boucherie Acadienne, vice president of Foundation CODIFIL, a founding member of Lafayette Schools Federal Credit Union. He was awarded a medal of "Ordere des Francophones d'Amerique", representing the State of Louisiana since 1972. He was a member and board of directors for Cajun Area on Aging, president of Television-Louisiane (secured the exclusive rights for the entire State of Louisiana to broadcast French Satellite Television "TV5"), producer of French Television for Lafayette Parish, and Vermillion District Board member, representing Lafayette Parish Council. He was recognized as a Living Legend by the Acadian Museum in Erath and credited as being co-founder of CODOFIL, which promotes the French language. He was in the U.S. Navy for four years during World War II and was recalled for two years during the Korean War. He was a member of the Retired Reserve with permanent commission of Captain. The family wishes to extend gratitude to Drs. Shirley Covington and Francine Manuel for their compassionate care. Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 07. 2007 11:49AM Sister Mary Bourg, M.S.C. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sister Mary Stephanie Bourg, M.S.C., 97, a native of Houma and resident of Opelousas, died at 1:17 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with interment in Our Lady of Holy Cross Mausoleum in New Orleans. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph C. and Carrie Belanger Bourg; five brothers, Charles, Fane, Don, Loren and Norman Bourg; and one sister, Nell Dover. Sister Bourg entered the Congregation of the Marianites of Holy Cross in 1929. She was an elementary and high-school teacher. She taught at Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Rita, Holy Name of Mary and Holy Angels in New Orleans. She also taught at St. Basil in Plaquemine, St. Francis in Houma, Sacred Heart in Morgan City, St. John in Plaquemine, St. John in Franklin, Academy of the Immaculate Conception (Opelousas Catholic) in Opelousas. She served as principal at Sacred Heart in Morgan City. She was involved in tutoring and in parish ministry in Opelousas. She served on the staff, and in the library and computer lab at Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans. She had been in residence at Prompt Succor Nursing Facility in Opelousas, where she continued her ministry of prayer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Marianites Retirement Fund, 1011 Gallier St., New Orleans, LA 70177. Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 07. 2007 11:51AM Nell Dupre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nell Guise Dupre, 71, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Alley Dupre; two sons, Alton Dupre and Earl Dupre; five daughters, Betty Guidry, Belinda Boudwin, Linda LeBouef, Peggy Nelton and Shirlene LeBouef; two brothers, Nolan Guise and Wilton Guise; 22 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Guise and Laura Domangue Guise; three brothers, Ernest, Wilson and Arthur Guise Jr.; two sisters, Nina Guise and Fannie Guise; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 07. 2007 11:52AM James English Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James "Woody" Woodrow English, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Brandon J. English and Garrett E. English of Raceland; two brothers, John Winston English of Houma and David Allen Dickinson of Houston; and three nephews, John Winston English Jr. and wife, Julie Walsh English, of Raceland, Brent Charles English and wife, Mary Louviere English, of Houma and Joshua Dickinson of Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents, John William English Jr. and Leona Duplantis English; one infant sister, Mary Rose C. English; his paternal grandparents, John W. English Sr. and Rose C. English; and his maternal grandparents, Calvin and Clotelle Duplantis. He was an inspector with Gulf South Engineers. He was a charter and lifetime member of The Sons of the American Legion Lennord Hotard Post No. 31, a past member of the Jaycees and a volunteer with the New Orleans Council Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of St. Gregory Choir and the Louisiana Praline Festival. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 07. 2007 11:54AM Amos Foster Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Amos "Twenty Nine" Foster, 69, a native and resident of White Castle, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in White Castle. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Amelia White Foster of White Castle; five sons and spouses, Edward Foster and Brian and Amy Foster of Donaldsonville, Emerson and Kim Foster of Gonzales, David and Ashael Foster of Hammond and Jammie Foster of White Castle; five daughters and spouses, Betty Foster and Dorothy and Brian Williams Sr. of White Castle, Patricia Cox of Gonzales, Laurel and Richard Boone of Morgan City and Rose Foster of Addis; four brothers, Herbert Sr. of Baton Rouge, L.C. of New Orleans and Andy Sr. and Raymond Foster of White Castle; one sister, Dorothy Mae Scott of White Castle; 30 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Amelia Foster; one son, Amos Foster Jr.; three brothers, Fredrick, Joseph and Roy Foster; and one son-in-law, James Cox. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 07. 2007 11:57AM Mary Gregoire Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Robinson Gregoire, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Dulac, died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 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 two sons, Gary Gregoire and wife, Maxine, of Houma and Timothy Gregoire of Dulac; four daughters, Linda Gregoire of San Antonio, Grace G. Trosclair, Peggy G. Foret and husband, Noah "Pinky" of Houma and Barbara G. Blankenship and husband, Joseph, of Dulac; one brother, Antoine Robinson of Dulac; five sisters, Eloise Robinson of Dulac, Lucille R. Parfait, Dorothy R. Williams of Houma, Clara R. Duthu and Veronica R. Fitch of Dulac; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Junius Gregoire; her parents, Camille Robinson and Lucille Billiot Robinson; one daughter, Jo Ann Gregoire; and three sisters, Emelda R. Billiot, Eva R. Trahan and Alma Trosclair. She was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Altar Society of Holy Family Catholic Church and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 07. 2007 11:58AM Marie Parfait Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Delores Scott Parfait, 68, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Caillou, died at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons. Murphy Ledet and wife, Peggy, and Herman Boudreaux Jr.; two daughters, Shirline Scott and husband, Morris, and Peggy Boudreaux and husband, Jason; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight step- grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston P. Parfait; her parents, Edward Scott and Snyder Chaisson Scott; three brothers, Murphy, Antoine and Aubrey Scott; three sisters, Rosemary S. Trahan, Shirley Scott and Delores S. Parfait; and one grandchild, Johanna Ledet. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 07. 2007 11:59AM Roy Robichaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy J. Robichaux, 72, a native and resident of Larose, died shortly after suffering a stroke the evening of his 50th wedding anniversary, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Louise Plaisance Robichaux; one daughter, Maureen Robichaux O'Brien; one son, Barry P. Robichaux; five grandchildren, Michael and Matthew, sons of Maureen, and Andrew, Ashley and Alexis, son and daughters of Barry; one brother, Richard E. Robichaux; and two nephews, Kenny and Kerry Robichaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmond T. Robichaux and Essie Chiasson Robichaux. He was a retired school teacher with 32 1/2 years with Lafourche Parish School Board and a U.S. Army veteran. He was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and loved spoiling his grandchildren. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= August 08. 2007 Robert Bourgeois Sr. Robert "Snow" Bourgeois Sr., 87, a native of Lutcher and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Livian Breaux Bourgeois; three sons, Robert "Bobby" Bourgeois Jr., Eddie C. Bourgeois and Tommy F. Bourgeois; two daughters, Elmire Barrios and Anne Blanchard; two brothers, Floyd and A.J. Bourgeois; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Bourgeois and Elmire Haydel Bourgeois; his foster parents, Eddie and Anita Menuet; and two brothers, Francis "Lutcher" Bourgeois and Eddie "Bud" Bourgeois. He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran. He was a staff sergeant, received the Silver Star and raised the American Flag over Cologne. He served 28 years on the Napoleonville Town Council and the School Board for six years. He was a Texaco employee for 36 years. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 08. 2007 Bridget Clement Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobi ts/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bridget Marie Clement, 98, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Leroy and Roy Clement; three daughters, Dorothy Laque, Betty Chiasson and Laura Theriot; four sisters, Dolia Morvant, Octavia Clement, Leona LeBlanc and Adele Breaux; 15 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Clement; her parents, Orville and Cecelia Trosclair; one son, Lester Clement; one daughter, Anna Mae Chauvin; one brother, Norris Trosclair; and one sister, Odessa Morvant. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 08. 2007 Ervin Duet Ervin "Doc" Anthony Duet, 59, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2007. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Carmen Leetch Duet; his mother, Elda Pitre Duet; one son, Sammy Duet and wife, Laura; one stepson, Hector Gonzales; one daughter, Christie Duet; one brother, Jack Duet; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his father, Elvin Duet. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 08. 2007 Bonnie Guidry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bonnie Marie Bergeron Guidry, 69, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ulysses Guidry Sr. of Houma; her mother, Anna May Leonard Bergeron Dupre of Houma; one son, Ulysse Guidry Jr. and wife, Terry, of Houma; three daughters, Phyllis Babin and husband, Raymond, of Lake Charles, Deborah Hurst and husband, Oscar "Jimmy", of Houma, and Cindy Gouner and husband, Robert "Mike", of Gibson; two brothers, Jerry Bergeron and wife, Nancy, and David Bergeron and wife, Debbie, of Houma; two sisters, Susan Beeson and husband, Royce, of Houma, and Sally Logaglio and husband, Philippe, of Belle Chasse; 10 grandchildren, James Babin and wife, Beth, of Lake Charles, Laura Babin of Lake Charles, Katherine Gouner of Baton Rouge, Steven Gouner of Gibson, Ashley, Paul, Phillip, Amanda, Patrick and Allison Guidry of Houma; one step-grandchild, Jill Hurst of Houma; and one great-grandchild, Emma Babin of Lake Charles. She was preceded in death by her father, Ivy Bergeron. She was secretary/treasurer with Guidry Electric Contractors Inc. She was a past catechism teacher, docent at Southdown Museum, Quilting Clubs, St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society, pastoral council at St. Anthony for 23 years and Eucharistic minister. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 08. 2007 Raymond Martin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond "T-Kye" Martin, 72, a native and resident of Chauvin, died of cancer at 12:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dolores Pinell Martin of Chauvin; two granddaughters, Mitzi Martin and Brittney Naquin of Chauvin; one son, Ricardo "Ricky" Martin and wife, Donna Naquin Martin, of Chauvin; one daughter, Raymonde Naquin and husband, Dean Naquin, of Chauvin; four sisters, Mrs. Frank (Juanita) Folse, Mrs. Ray (Charlene) Picou and Mrs. Kenneth (Susan) LeBlanc, all of Chauvin and Mrs. Glynn (Phyllis) Lapeyrouse of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Beulah Duplantis Martin; and one niece, Wanda Folse. He was a retired school-bus driver with the Terrebonne Parish School Board. His greatest love was his family and friends, hunting, fishing and traveling. He will be missed each and every day. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 08. 2007 Odette Naquin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Odette Theresa Cancienne Naquin, 90, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:07 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Clyde J. Naquin; three sons, Clyde Joseph Naquin Jr. and wife, Betsy, Adrian James Naquin and wife, Lisa, and Donald Ray Naquin and wife, Debbi; two daughters, Jacqueline Naquin Mason and husband, Bill, and Leila Naquin Guillot and husband, Robert; one brother, Philip J. Cancienne Jr.; one sister, Elsie Cancienne Behrhorst; eight grandchildren, Brenton and Julie Naquin, Jennifer McCollum, Michael Guillot, Lindsay and Drew Mason and Joshua and Genevieve Naquin; and four great-grandchildren, Lauren, Jackson, Lilly and Alayna. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip J. Cancienne and Annette Kerne Cancienne; and one sister, Alma Cancienne Bourgeois. She was a devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid bridge player and porcelain painter. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 08. 2007 Norman Parks Jr. Norman Parks Jr., 64, a native of Westwego and resident of Raceland, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007. Services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his mother, Selma Parks; four daughters, Norma Parks, Charlotte Griffin, Toby Lecompte and Mercedes Grabert; one stepson, Darin Vesey; two brothers, Ganard and Ricky Parks; one sister, Eva Plaisance; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Parks; and his father, Norman Parks Sr. He donated his body to science. ======================== August 08. 2007 Errol Taylor Sr. Errol "Big Red" Taylor Sr., 62, a native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Paul Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Ramon, Eric and Errol Taylor Jr., all of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Kellie T. White of San Antonio; two brothers, Arnesta Taylor Jr. of Missouri City, Texas, and Leonard Taylor of Lacombe; two sisters, Andrea Jackson of Baton Rouge and Constance Bynum of Duarte, Calif.; his former wives, Sibal Holt, Denise Arnette and Netia Winfield; six grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodora and Arnesta Taylor Sr. He was a former U.S. Customs Agent and a member of St. Paul Council No. 351 Knights of Peter Claver, St. Paul Male Chorus, St. Paul Mass Choir, Fraternal Order of Police and the Roaring 80's Van Club. Williams and Sout hall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 08. 2007 Robert Thibodaux Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert "Roach" Thibodaux Jr., 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with private burial service at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Doris Chiasson Thibodaux; one daughter, Marci Thibodaux; four stepdaughters, Heather L. Dempster and husband, Gregory, Carmen L. Chauvin and husband, Jamie, Jennifer Lassere and Janet Lassere; his parents, Jimmie and Velma Fields Duet; two brothers, Kenneth Thibodaux and wife, Jenny, and Micheal Duet and wife, Stacey; and seven grandchildren, Taylor Thibodaux, Hollie Lassere, Justin Chauvin, Beth Hall, Kaitlyn Lassere, Dalton Dempster and Alexis Dempster. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Lelia Roger Fields, Sylvain and Lucia Mire Duet and Edgar and Luciena Haydell Thibodaux. He loved to be hunting, fishing or camping. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= August 09. 2007 11:06AM Jessie Davis Jessie Lee Davis, 86, a native of New Orleans and resident of Metairie, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Quatrevingt Davis; one daughter, Lauralyn D. Barraco and husband, Frederick J. Barraco; four sisters, Odessa Yeager, Dorothy Day, Ida Faye Shields and Arnell Slack; two grandchildren, Wendy Palmer and Kevin Barraco; and three great-grandchildren, Hailey Volion, Alexis Volion and Madelyn Volion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Lula B. Davis; five brothers, Ward, Buford, J.E., Albert and Kenneth Davis; and one sister, Lula Mae Walden. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 09. 2007 11:06AM Edward Dupre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward Joseph Dupre, 90, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Herbert Dupre and wife, Cathy, of Foley, Ala., Wilbert Dupre and wife, Merrile, Ivy Dupre and wife, Geraldine, of Bourg and David Dupre and wife, Elaine, of Chauvin; one daughter, Wilma St. Amant of Houma; one brother, Alley Dupre of Bourg; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie LeBouef Dupre; his parents, Joseph Dupre and Carrie Usie Dupre; one son-in-law, Noe' St. Amant; one brother, Allen Dupre; and three sisters, Mae LeBouef, Leolia Martin and Lela Leonard. He was a retired tug-boat captain with Texaco, Exxon and Crochet Towing. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 09. 2007 11:05AM Agnes Guidry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Agnes Marie Guidry, 90, a native of Larose and resident of Galliano, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by one son, Albert Joseph Guidry and wife, Nell Lirette Guidry; two grandchildren, Deirdre Guidry and Rickey Guidry; two step-grandchildren, Benjamin and Allen "Matt" Pitre; six great-grandchildren, Justin and Devin Guidry, Benjamin Griffin, Tracy Cantrelle and Ernest and Larry Savoie; three step-great-grandchildren, Riley, Chase and McKenzie Pitre; four great-great- grandchildren, Hunter, Logan, Bailey and Trey Cantrelle; and one sister, Annie Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leander Joseph Guidry; her parents, Arsene and Marie Hebert Savoie; three brothers, Paul, Clarence and Edward Savoie; and two sisters, Louise Adams and Emily Lombas. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 09. 2007 11:05AM Brandon LeBoeuf Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brandon Shawn LeBoeuf, 33, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his parents, Douglas LeBoeuf and Jo Ann Hebert LeBoeuf of Houma; one son, Tyler Michael LeBoeuf of Houma; one daughter, Brianna Jade LeBoeuf of Houma; one sister, Kristie Billiot and husband, Walter III, of Houma; his grandfather, Francis Hebert of Houma; two nieces, Lauren and Emma Billiot; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Easton LeCompte Jr. and Mona Trahan LeCompte of Houma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adele Grace LeCompte LeBoeuf; and his grandparents, Floyd and Celia LeBoeuf and Helen Hebert. He was finance manager of Cycle World and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 09. 2007 11:04AM Adele Pellegrin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adele Marie Dupre Pellegrin, 88, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Eddie Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Becky, of Dallas and Curtis Pellegrin of Denver; three daughters, Berthile LeBouef and husband, Milton, Phillis Picou of Chauvin and Shirleen Conrad and husband, Bruce, of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Ernest "E.J." Dupre Jr. of Gonzales; 18 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Ernest Dupre Sr. and Josephine LeBoeuf Dupre; one son, Herman Pellegrin; one son-in-law, Jesse Picou; one grandson, Ryan James Picou; two brothers, Linest and Duffy Dupre; and two sisters, Elodie Price and Niecia Robichaux. She was a retired florist for Pellegrin Florist and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 09. 2007 11:07AM Linda Perkins Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linda Lee Perkins, 59, a native of Eunice and resident of Flower Mound, Texas, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. today at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Frisco, Texas. She is survived by her children, Melissa Folse of Mandeville, Ryan Fanguy of Houma, Steven Fanguy of Prairieville and Laura Fanguy of 29 Palms, Calif.; three grandchildren, Alexis, Savanna and Brennan; her parents, Lee and Della Perkins of Houma; her brothers and sisters, Dianne Piazza and husband, Wayne, of Frisco, Frank Perkins of Houma, Claire Perkins of Houma, Patrick Perkins and wife, Cindy, of Houma, and Michelle Busby and husband, Shannon, of Houston. She was an interior decorator and a member of the Roman Catholic faith. Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= August 10. 2007 11:55AM Elodie Celestine Elodie "DD" Diggs Celestine, 63, a native of Boutte and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 10:19 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Boutte. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Boutte. She is survived one daughter, Barbara C. Smith and husband, Kevin, of Houma; one son, Herman Celestine III of Houma; four grandchildren, Darnell and Herman Celestine IV, Sherman Ruffin and Braxton Smith, all of Houma; one sister, Annabell D. Rose and husband, Daniel, of Boutte; three brothers, Russell Diggs and wife, Angell, and Wilfred Diggs Jr., all of Boutte, and George Diggs and wife, Carolyn, of Kentwood; her godmother, Eloise Colly; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred Sr. and Beulah Diggs; one sister, Betty Diggs; and her godfather, Melvin Honor. Davis Mortuary Services is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 10. 2007 11:58AM Vincent Crosby Vincent Crosby, 66, died Saturday, July 28, 2007. Funeral service was held at 9 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by one son, Franklin "Paul" Crosby; two daughters, Penny Crosby and Denna Boudreaux; one brother, Joseph Crosby; three sisters, Gertrude Callais, Rita Worley and Judy Hue; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Lovette Crosby; his parents, Uban "Pado" and Marie Matherne Crosby; one brother, Calton Crosby; and one sister, Emma Louise Worley. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 10. 2007 12:01PM Desire DeHart Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Desire "ZZ" DeHart, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Service was be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the chapel, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery. He is survived by five sons, Desire, Preston, Russell, Kenneth and Chad DeHart; six daughters, Brenda Porche and husband, Johnny, Rita Duplantis, Penny Lirette, Rinda Matherne and husband, Henry, Oledia DeHart and husband, William, and Betsy Matherne and husband, Lynn; one brother, Herman DeHart; one sister, Evelyn Domangue; 39 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Ann Boudreaux DeHart; his parents, Herman and Maggie Lovell DeHart; one daughter, Bertha Parfait; five brothers, Raymond, Willis, Wilbur, Irvin and Freeman DeHart; and three sisters, Adeline DeHart, Merline Scott and Verlin Authement. He was a Korean War veteran, a member of the VFW Post in Dulac and St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 10. 2007 12:01PM Gertrude Fair Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gertrude Nelson Fair, 65, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Paincourtville, died at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, David Fair Sr. of Paincourtville; four daughters and spouses, Celeste Fair, Holly and Clyde Mollere Sr., Theresa and Joseph Spotts, all of Paincourtville, and Mary and Wilfred Stevenson of Donaldsonville; two sons and spouses, David Jr. and Hannah Fair of Baton Rouge and Tommy Fair of Thibodaux; one sister, Leona Williams of Paincourtville; 17 grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Celeste and John Nelson; four sisters; and two brothers. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 10. 2007 12:02PM Daunis Marcel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Daunis Joseph Marcel, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 7 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Montegut Fire Station. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Rita Marcel; one son, Donald Joseph Marcel and wife, Wanda; two brothers, Frank Samanie and Gerald Billiot; one sister, Patricia Billiot; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave Marcel and Virtine Samanie; his stepfather, Frank Billiot Sr.; and three sisters, Margie Marcel, Rose Mary Billiot and Mary Ellen Babin. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 10. 2007 12:03PM Lillian Miles Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lillian "Mom" Miles, 93, a native of Killonia and resident of Belle Rose, died at her home Sunday, July 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to wake service today at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Wake service will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter and spouse, Mary M. and Almond Lockett; 20 grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Augustus and Mary Miles; one daughter, Corita Miles; three sons, Alfred, Harden and Charlie Bennett; two sisters; and six brothers. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== ugust 10. 2007 12:03PM Margaret Molinere Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Margaret Molinere, 60, a native of Montegut and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Iris Babin; two sons, Clark Molinere and wife, Marjorie, and Allen Cantrelle and wife, Angela; one daughter, Norma Marie Molinere and fiancé, Hank; three brothers, Hank Foret, T-Boy and wife, Mild red, and Randy Foret; two sisters, Levern Molinere and Louela Molinere; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cailess and Margaret Molinere. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 10. 2007 12:04PM Herbert Singleton Herbert Singleton, 76, a native of Avoca Island and resident of Morgan City, died at Teche Regional Medical Center at 10:25 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. today at Church of God Prophecy in Patterson, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Louise R. Singleton of Morgan City; one son, Herbert G. Singleton of Patterson; four daughters, Faye Johnson and husband, Kenneth, of New Iberia, Yvonne Morris and husband, Glenn, of Morgan City, Gail Gamble of Houma and Elaine Skinner and husband, Isiah Jr., of Patterson; two sisters, Dorothy Bolden of Morgan City and Martha Joseph of Thibodaux; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 10. 2007 12:04PM Kendra Smith Kendra Marie Smith, 22, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Johnson Ridge, died. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Victoria Smith and Marvin Moore; three brothers, Claudell and LoRon Smith and Damion Carter; and three sisters, Kyionnti, Bianca and Da'Yionnti Smith. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. ======================== August 10. 2007 12:05PM Tammy Tolbert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tammy Lynn Hawkins Tolbert, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church at Lafourche Crossing. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Michael Tolbert Sr.; her mother, Ella B. Hawkins of Thibodaux; two sons, Michael Tolbert Jr. of Raceland and Kevin Paul Tolbert of Thibodaux; two brothers, Raymond Hawkins Jr. and Anthony Hawkins, both of Thibodaux; her grandfather, Freddie Griffin of Thibodaux; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Hawkins Sr.; and her grandparents, Edna Griffin and Robert and Priscilla Hawkins. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 10. 2007 12:04PM Iva Use' Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0708.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Iva "Cindy" Use', 62, a native of Harlin, Ky., and resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Dwayne Use'; three sons, Charles King, Tony DeVille and Mark DeVille; one adopted son, Dan Adams; two daughters, Tina Adams and Sandra DeVille; one brother, Gerald Helton; two sisters, Lana Foret and Doris Dieruf; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ida Martin Helton; one brother, Charles "Britt" Hall; one sister, Reba Chiasson; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== August 10. 2007 12:06PM Doris Vizier Doris Toups Vizier, 82, a native and resident of Galliano, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 3 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Dessie Guidry and husband, Jerry Guidry Sr.; two brothers, Wilfred and Floyd Toups; one sister, Johnny Faye Toups Dlavbay; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonie Vizier; her parents, Sampson and Eva Toups; and five brothers, James, Ira, Sam Jr., Wilbur and Royellis Toups. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================