Obituaries for SEPTEMBER 2007; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 3: 21 September through 30 September Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 1 Oct 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. ======================================================================= September 21. 2007 12:33PM Brother Hubert Bonnette, S.C. Brother Hubert Bonnette, S.C., whose birth name was Edwin P. Bonnette Jr., 83, died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2007. A memorial Mass will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carrie Philomene Gremillion and Edwin Paul Bonnette Sr.; and one brother, Emcel P. Bonnette. He taught in schools for more than 50 years in New Jersey, Canada, New York, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. From 1978 to 1999, he was a professor at Nicholls State University. He was a brother of the Sacred Heart. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Foundation, 4600 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122. ======================== September 21. 2007 12:55PM Hugh Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hugh Francis "Punkin" Breaux, 58, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died at 7:32 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Renelle Breaux of Houma; his father, Rivers Breaux of Franklin; one son, Chad Michael Breaux of Dallas; one daughter, Shelly Anne Breaux of Lafayette; one brother, Herbert Breaux of Franklin; one sister, Audrey Breaux Oestriecher of Alexandria; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Rivette Breaux. He worked for Hercules Offshore and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and motorcycle rider. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 110 Veterans Blvd. Suite 160, Metairie, LA 70005. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 21. 2007 12:41PM Charles Brown III Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles "Chuck" Eugene Brown III, 51, a native of Marianna, Fla., and resident of Houma, died at 3:56 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Primeaux Brown of Houma; his mother, Blanche Mobley Brown; one sister, Beth Brown Stevens and husband, Nathan Stevens, of Houma; one niece; one great-niece; and one great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Eugene Brown Jr. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the U.S. Armed Forces in Germany. He was an operations manager at Dominos Pizza and loved to fish and was well loved by his family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 21. 2007 12:33PM Almeader Hawkins Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Almeader Jackson Hawkins, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Houma. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Thomas Hawkins Jr. of California, James V. Hawkins of Houston, Chester Hawkins of Houma and Thomas Hawkins of Houston; three daughters, Jo-Ann Hawkins Taplett of Houma, Teressa Hawkins of California and Katherine Lawson of Houma; one sister, Rosedell Jackson Franklin; 24 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Hawkins Sr.; her second husband, James McGuire; her parents, James Victor Jackson Sr. and Albertia Calloway Jackson; one son, John A. Hawkins; seven brothers, James, Victor, Edward, Albener, Singelo, George Sr. and Clinton Jackson; and two sisters, Mary and Mamie Jackson. She was a retired employee of the Terrebonne Parish School Board. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 21. 2007 12:51PM Hilda Hebert Hilda Marie Hebert, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:54 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, David, Glenn and William "Bill" Hebert; three daughters, Ellen Robichaux, and Lisa and June Hebert; two brothers, Charles Sr. and Sidney Elfert; one sister, Winnie Grodon; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Adam Hebert; her parents, Charles and Lenar Bernard Elfert; and one sister, Hazel Daigle. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 21. 2007 12:51PM Hope Miller Hope S. Miller, 94, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Edward K. Miller and wife, Bonnie; two sisters, Madeline S. Tench and Melanie S. Moffitt; two grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Miller; her parents, Emanuele and Carmina F. Sommese; five brothers, Dominick, the Rev. Fiore Andrew, Andrew, Joseph and Salvatore Sommese; and one sister, Joan S. McNulty. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 349 and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 21. 2007 12:40PM Elizabeth Murphy Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elizabeth "Ma" Murphy, 68, a native of St. Francisville and resident of Napoleonville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Tuesday, Sept. 18, 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 the Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses in Paincourtville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. John Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by two daughters, Elouise M. Bias and Dianne Holmes and husband, Alfred; two sons, Gussiamore Murphy and wife, Lisa, and Leon Murphy, all of Napoleonville; three sisters, Dorothy Thompson of Napoleonville, Viola Freeman of Belle Rose and Mary Dunmiles of Thibodaux; three brothers, Daniel and Carroll Murphy of Napoleonville and Harvey Murphy of Thibodaux; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and George Murphy; one sister, Rosena Murphy; and three brothers, Elvert, Stewart and George Murphy. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 21. 2007 12:48PM Evelyn Pitre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evelyn Gros Pitre, 79, a native of Westwego and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and 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 six sons, Richard, Charles and David Anderson, Andrew and Alvin Jr., and Robert Pitre; four daughters, Rose Chedolal, Linda and Brenda Pitre and Kim Portier; one brother, Alvin Gros; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin J. Pitre Sr.; her parents, Albert J. and Edna Pichoff Gros; one grandchild, Tiffany Wright Denson; and four sisters, Edna Santini, Lillian Santini, Helen Damico and Lena Latham. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 21. 2007 12:36PM Dudley Primeaux Jr. Dudley Primeaux Jr., 50, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his parents, Dudley Primeaux Sr. and Ruby Rodriguez; one son, Dudley Primeaux III; one daughter, Angelina Arabie; one brother, Louis Primeaux; three sisters, Ruby Primeaux, Elizabeth Primeaux and Rebecca Primeaux; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ena Plaisance Rodriguez and Euphamie B. Perry; and three sisters, Bonnie Sue Primeaux, Hope Martin and Faith Martin. He was Catholic. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 21. 2007 12:56PM Maude Short Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Maude D. Short, 69, a native of Ruth, Miss., and resident of Gray, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by three sons, Kelvin Chavalier Ruffin, Fitzerald Bouvier Ruffin and Peter Dontrell Short; one daughter, Nickole Lana Baker; one brother, Jewel L. Harness; two sisters, Modenia Upton and Alberta Buckley; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Short; her parents, Leon Harness and Vivian Campbell Brooks; two brothers, J.M. Harness and Robert Harness; and two sisters, Irene Harness and Ado Cockerham. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= September 22. 2007 Martha Arceneaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Martha Lee Weaver Arceneaux, 57, a native of Birdie, Miss. and a resident of Gray, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the Victory Christian Center in Houma. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the center, will burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Reggie Joseph Arceneaux Sr. of Gray; three sons, Dewayne Blackwell, Shawn Hemphill and wife, Amy, and Shane Hemphill and wife, Tracy; one daughter, Dione Hemphill Walker and husband, Kenny; one stepson, Reggie Arceneaux Jr. and wife, Wendy; one stepdaughter, Stella Arceneaux; eight grandchildren, Drew, Abby, Megan, Aaron, Bryce, Shawn Lee Jr., Blake and Shane; and six step-grandchildren, Tabitha, Joshua, Linsey, Meradith, Matthew and Tyler. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben Weaver and Mary Lucas Weaver. She was a Flag Person for T.L. James. She was a member of the Victory Christian Center. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 22. 2007 George Brown, Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George Paul Brown Jr., 85, a resident of Galliano and a native of Thibodaux, died at 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano, and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Gary Brown and wife, Robin, and Abbot Justin Brown O.S.B.; one daughter Barbara Plaisance and husband, Glenn; three grandchildren, Nicol Armato and husband, John, Renee Hebert and husband, Billy Bob, and Glenn "Mikie" Plaisance and wife, Rebecca; one brother, Francis Brown; three sisters, Irene Grieshabar, Rose Lee Toups and Gayle LeBlanc; and ten great-grandchildren, Allis, Anna Armato, Jordon, Erin, Katelyn, Shannon, Hebert, Hugh, Lucy, Owen and Ellen Plaisance. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Bernard Brown; and his parents, George Brown Sr. and Irma Boudreaux Brown. He was a World War II Navy pilot and a former employee of Texaco. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph Abbey, St. Benedict, La. 70457 or your charity of choice is preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 22. 2007 Henry George, Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Henry D. George Sr., 83, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Paincourtville, died at 9:03 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife Tillie Campo George; two sons, Wendell George and wife, Liz, and Kevin George and wife, Gwen; one daughter, Marlene George; one brother, Danny Noto, one sister, Doris George Leblanc; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry W. George and Enola Sanchez; one son, Henry D. George Jr.; and one granddaughter, Carrie Broussard. He was a retired auto body repair and paint employee from Barbera Chevrolet and a World War II veteran. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 22. 2007 Annie Zeringue Annie Collins Craver Zeringue, 94, a native of Leeville and a resident of Lockport, died at 5:55 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. Memorial services will be held at a later date. She is survived by her son, Charles "Bob" Craver and wife, Rose Louviere; three sisters, Leonise Smith, Kate Cheramie and Leona Duet; six grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Moss Craver; her second husband, Mark Zeringue; her parents, Aramise Collins and Leonise Anaclade; three brothers, Paurise Collins, Juan Collins and Roger Collins; five sisters, Delta Bryant, Mae D antin, Ruth LeBlanc, Virgus Boudreaux and Margie Collins. She loved quilting and reading. She was one of the Annie the Riveters of Higgins Aircraft. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= September 23. 2007 Kathryn Gautreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kathryn "Kathy" King Gautreaux, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, L.G. Gautreaux of Houma; two sons, Lonnie Gautreaux of Baton Rouge and Tim Gautreaux of Houma; and two daughters, Kathryn Ourso and husband, Chip Ourso of Houma, and Rebecca Cenac and husband, Matthew Cenac of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; one brother, Kenneth King of Houma; one sister, Alice "Fe" Margaret Haydel of Houma; and two grandchildren, Jacob and Sarah Ourso. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hoffman King and Alice Guidry King; one brother, Hoffman King Jr.; and one sister, Marlene Wimbish. She was a retired legal secretary for Henderson, Hanneman and Morris. She was a volunteer at St. Gregory Catholic Church and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was joyful, compassionate and caring, a true gift from God to all who knew her. She had a true zest for life, never letting her disease keep her from lunch with the ladies, card playing and cheering on Jacob and Sarah in their sporting events. She was an inspiration not only at the end of it, but throughout it. She will be truly missed by all her friends and family. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Vandebilt Catholic High School Endowment Fund or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 23. 2007 Althea Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Althea Adalaide Maher Hebert, 83, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Mandeville, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007. Mass was held on Friday at the Chapel of E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, with burial in Lakelawn Park Mausoleum in Metairie. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, James D. Hebert; one daughter, Judy H. Fitzpatrick and husband, David; and two sons, Kim E. Hebert and wife, Ann Mary, and Donald J. Hebert; seven grandchildren, Lauren Fitzpatrick, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Ashli Hebert, William Hebert, Andre Hebert, Craig Hebert and wife, Sierra, and Matthew Hebert and wife, Keri; and one great- grandchild, Olivia Hebert. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Anthony Maher; her mother, Maude Orrell Carughi; and her stepfather, John Gilbert Carughi. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Memorial Hospice, 1045 Florida Avenue, Slidell, LA 70458. The family would like to offer special thanks to Pontchartrain Health Care Center. Sign the guest book online at www.ejfieldingfh.com. She was a parishioner of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mandeville. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 23. 2007 Cleone Morgan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cleone Samanie Morgan, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 9:28 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at the Samart Funeral Home of Houma's chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Willard Morgan and wife, Sandra; and two daughters, Audrey Lee McPhail and husband, John, and Shirley Bernard Stephens and husband, Richard; two brothers, Floyd Samanie and Ray Samanie; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Willard "Peck" Morgan and Ivy Bernard; her parents, Angel and Ivy Samanie; and one son, Jimmie Dale Morgan. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 23. 2007 Azelda Musso Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Azelda Babin Musso, 87, a native of Donner and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co- cathedral. Mass will be at 2 p.m. at the cathedral, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Charles P. Musso; two daughters, Marie M. Boudoin and Teny M. Collins; three sisters, Clarice B. Bascle, Clara B. Barrios and Mazel B. Breaux; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank C. Musso; her parents, Peter Babin and Daisy Himel Babin; one son, Charles Musso; one grandchild, Linley Collins; two brothers, Deo Babin and Lester Babin; and four sisters, Lillian B. Bonvillian, Odette B. Clement, Annette B. Matherne and Merlin B. Souzeneau. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 23. 2007 Neddie Stelly Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Neddie Guillory Stelly, 48, a native of Lafayette and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. to funeral time at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Mike Stelly Sr. of Houma; her parents, Eric and Norma Quebedeaux of Washington, La.; two sons, Mike Stelly Jr. and Eric Scott Stelly of Houma; two daughters, Laura Stelly and Crystal Stelly; two sisters, Sandra Guillory of Panama City, Fla., and Donna Heupel of Florence, Ala.; three grandchildren, Amber Stelly, Eric Stelly Jr. and Ethan Michael Stelly; and two godsons, Stevie Heupel and Corey Guillory. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jeanno Quebedeaux, Anna Kimberly Quebedeaux Guillory, and Gilbert and Bridget Morain Guillory. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= September 24. 2007 Rita Alario Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita H. "Moma Rita" Alario, 85, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Sue Griffin and Cola Freeman and companion, Steve Carter; two sisters, Elsie Hebert and Cora Hernandez; 10 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Natilus Alario Jr.; her parents, Notilio and Celeste Gisclair Hebert; one son, Carlos Alario; three brothers, Cleveland, Natalie and Gaston Hebert; and three sisters, Louise Danos, Nola Esponge and Rose Hebert. She was an employee for 44 years at Our Lady of the Sea Hospital and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 24. 2007 Jeffery Chiasson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jeffery J. Chiasson, 65, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savoir Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Folse Chiasson; three daughters, Della Quatrevingt and husband, Hebert, Ella Hackworth and husband, Michael, and Rebecca Cheramie and husband, Joey; seven grandchildren, Colby Quatrevingt, Rusty, Hanna and Lanie Hackworth, Kacey, Kiley and Kristy Cheramie; one sister, Janet Chiasson; and two brothers, Johnny Chiasson and wife, Gertie, and Jimmy Chiasson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave and Lynda Boudreaux Chiasson. He was a parishioner of Holy Savoir Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 24. 2007 Jack Cole Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jack Cole, 62, a native of Sackets Harbor, N.Y., and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Monica C. Cole of Houma; two sons, James Cole and Jeremy Cole of Houma; one daughter, Mandy Domangue and husband, Caylan, of Houma; three sisters, Ethel Lapeyrouse and husband, T-Joe Valure, of Mansfield, Madelain Peters and husband, Mike, of Arlington, Texas, and H. Joann Hughes of Houma; and five grandchildren, Nicholas P. Cole, Alyssa R. Cole, Krystal C. Cole, Brintonie Galtier and Dillon Domangue. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl W. Cole and Winifred Larkin Cole; one brother, Frederick Earl Cole; one sister, Nancy Neal; and one brother-in- law, Jerry Hughes. He was a retired air-condition contractor with WW Contractor. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 24. 2007 Myrthee Granier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Myrthee Rodrigue Granier, 83, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:01 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Jessie J. Granier Jr. and wife, Erma, David J. Granier Sr. and wife, Ramona, and Denis J. Granier and wife, Melissa; one daughter, Mary G. Granier and husband, Willis; four brothers, Anthony, Peter Steve, Jean Denis and Leopold Rodrigue; three sisters, Sister Denis Rodrigue, Elise R. Benoit and Hulda R. Martin; six grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie J. Granier Sr.; her parents, Denis J. Rodrigue and Elma Marse Rodrigue; one son, Edmond J. Granier; and one granddaughter, Janelle Granier. She was a past member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 24. 2007 Maude Short Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Maude D. Short, 69, a native of Ruth, Miss., and resident of Gray, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007. Religious service was held at 11 a.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home, with burial in Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Kelvin Chavalier Ruffin, Fitzgerald Bouvier Ruffin and Peter Dontrell Short; one daughter, Nickole Lana Baker; one brother, Jewel L. Harness; two sisters, Modenia Upton and Alberta Buckley; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Short; her parents, Leon Harness and Vivian Campbell Brooks; two brothers, J.M. and Robert Harness; and two sisters, Irene Harness and Ada Cockerham. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 24. 2007 Kathy Thibodaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kathy "Kat" Marie Thibodaux, 50, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died at 9:44 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the chapel, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Elise Benoit Thibodaux; two daughters, Christie Pepper and Lorena Durocher; four sisters, Judy Adams, Sandra Ricouard, Joan Peltier and Phyllis Cortez; and five grandchildren, Patience Ordoyne, Gracie Pepper, Nicholas Pepper II, Dayton Durocher and Cole Durocher. She was preceded in death by her father, John Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= September 25. 2007 12:30PM Peter Bergeron Jr. Peter F. Bergeron Jr., 46, of Norcross, Ga., died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Norcross. He is survived by his parents, Peter Sr. and Susie Bergeron of Suwanee, Ga.; two sisters, Kayla M. Bergeron of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Liesl Bergeron O'Connell of Melrose, Mass.; one brother, Dr. Hal D. Bergeron of Stewartsville, N.J.; his grandmother, Marie Hamilton of Houma; and three nieces, Jacquelyn and Renee Bergeron of Stewartsville and Chloe O'Connell of Melrose. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Unity Church North Atlanta where he especially loved singing in the choir. Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 25. 2007 12:31PM Pauline Duplantis Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pauline Neil Duplantis, 84, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 12:29 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Murphy Jr., Richard Sr. and Errol Duplantis Sr.; one daughter, Paula Duplantis Baudoin; one brother, Reggie Neil; one sister, Velma Marie; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy P. Duplantis Sr.; her parents, Henry Sr. and Lawrencia Ledet Neil; one granddaughter, Kim Marie Duplantis; three brothers, Jeffrey, Henry and Edward Neil; and two sisters, Edia Neil Pellegrin Adams and Regina Neil Robichaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arran gements. ======================== September 25. 2007 12:32PM Thelma Himel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thelma "Mickey" Use' Himel, 83, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Lester P. Himel Jr. and wife, Linda, and Charles J. Himel and wife, Debbie; two daughters, Jane Legleu and husband, David, and Patricia Johnson and husband, Bobby; three sisters, Benny Picou Ber, Kitty U. Bourgeois and Rose U. Hoffman; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester P. Himel Sr.; her parents, William "Willie" Use' and Theresa Bernard Use'; and two sisters, Juanita U. Bourgeois and Celine U. Bourgeois. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 25. 2007 12:32PM Beverly Rivet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beverly Bourgeois "Honey" Rivet, 75, a native of Jeanerette and resident of Plaquemine, died at her home, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine. Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, with burial in Grace Memorial. She is survived by the love of her life for 27 years, Ralph F. Rivet Sr.; five sons, James "Jimbo" Watkins Jr. of Houma, John Gary Jr. and wife, Essie, of Lancaster, Texas, Barry Gary and wife, Candice, of Gray, Ralph Rivet Jr. and wife, Dawn, of Plaquemine and Roger Rivet of Baton Rouge; five daughters, Judy Heck and husband, Mike, Debbie Bunch and husband, Charles, all of Plaquemine, Donna Whitney of Prairieville, Darlene Navarre and husband, Greg, and Dana Kimble and husband, Eddie, all of Plaquemine; one sister, Rosalie Bomba and husband, Ted, of Metairie; one brother, Boykin Bourgeois and wife, Flossie, of Charenton; 21 grandchildren, including one she and her husband helped raised, Sophia Watkins; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard J. and Gabrielle Bourgeois; two sisters, Eloise B. Penn and Rita Bourgeois; and three brothers, Lonus, Garland and Willard Bourgeois Jr. She loved to go dancing with her husband and loved organizing bus tours to various destinations. She was a parishioner of St. John Catholic Church, a member of St. John Court 1214 Catholic Daughters, St. John Altar Society and Knights of Columbus 970 Ladies Committee. Thanks to our Lady of the Lake staff on the 5th floor and all the angels that work there. Special thanks to Dr. Charles Berggreen, Dr. William Hines and Dr. Gerald Miletello and the chemo room staff, Hospice of Baton Rouge nurses and aids. I have fought a good fight with cancer, I have finished my course, I have kept my faith and now I am ready to be with my lord and savior. Wilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 25. 2007 12:33PM Neddie Stelly Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Neddie Guillory Stelly, 48, a native of Lafayette and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Mike Stelly Sr., of Houma; her parents, Eric and Norma Quebedeaux Guillory, of Washington, La.; two sons, Mike Stelly Jr. and Eric Scott Stelly of Houma; two daughters, Laura Stelly and Crystal Stelly; two sisters, Sandra Guillory of Panama City, Fla., and Donna Heupel of Florence, Ala.; three grandchildren, Amber Stelly, Eric Stelly Jr. and Ethan Michael Stelly; and two godsons, Stevie Heupel and Corey Guillory. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jeanno Quebedeaux, Anna Kimberly Quebedeaux Guillory, and Gilbert and Bridget Morain Guillory. She was a homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. She was a loving and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= September 26. 2007 Libby Ayo Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Libby Landry Ayo, 103, a native of Patterson and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Pauline "Polly" Baughman, Barbara Ayo, Jamie Coco and Martha "Marty" Ayo Baudoin and husband, Melvyn Baudoin; one sister, Pearl Landry; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hubert "Bay" Ayo; her parents, Adam and Pauline Pennison Landry; two brothers, Ernest and Horace Landry; and four sisters, Flavia Dupuy, Mildred Perez, Ruth Olin and Inez Spinella. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 26. 2007 Newton Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Newton Edward Boudreaux, 88, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Orinda, Calif., died peacefully of natural causes Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007. A graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Bess; three children, Gary and wife, Lucia, Gregory and wife, Rose, and two step-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Alana, and Renee and husband, Bill; five grandchildren, Christina, Gerianne, Mark, Matt and Nick; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Lucina Boudreaux; one daughter, Patricia; and 11 brothers and sisters. After his graduation from Thibodaux College, he traveled West to California during World War II, working at the aircraft factory where he met his beloved wife. After the war, he began his career with the WearEver division of Alcoa, where he quickly became a top sales manager of the firm. He led national annual sales on numerous occasions and was a recognized educator and motivational speaker within the division. After his retirement in 1977, he devoted his time to selling real estate, managing his investments and traveling with his wife. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a charity of your choice. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 26. 2007 Nettie Button Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nettie Chauvin Button, 65, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. A nn Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Leroy Button Jr.; one son, Carl Douglas Button and wife, Monique, of Hahnville; two daughters, Mary Catherine Stevison and husband, Lester, of Decatur, Miss., and Anne Margaret Matherne and husband, Ronnie, of Houma; one sister, Betty Chauvin Bramblett of Manchester, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Brian Dupre, Taylor Dupre, Lindsey Button and Bryce Button; and one great-grandchild, Blaith Thibodeaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Chauvin Sr. and Lena Boquet Chauvin; and two brothers, Edward "E.J." Chauvin Jr. and Anthony Chauvin. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother to her family. She was joyful, compassionate and loving to all who knew her. She will be truly missed by all her family and friends. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 26. 2007 Donald Hight Donald L. Hight, 56, a resident of Montrose, Colo., died at St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colo., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. Contact Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory of Montrose at 970-417-9057 for time of service. He is survived by one son, Kymball Hight of Montrose; and one daughter, Krista Barnett of Arlington, Texas. Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 26. 2007 Dallas Louviere Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dallas Joseph Louviere Sr., 72, a native and resident of Paradis, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his mother, Louise Louviere; two stepsons, Larry Breaux Jr. and Kurt Breaux; three daughters, Julie Simoneaux, Tina Hotard Richardson and Tes Waguespack; two stepdaughters, Angela Dufrene and Ginger Gisclair; one sister, Arizona Adams; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoElla Pitts Louviere; his father, Walter Louviere; one son, Dallas Louviere Jr.; and one brother, Gerald Rodrigue. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 26. 2007 Lee Souther Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lee Erling Souther, 56, a resident of Harvey, died of heart failure at 6:38 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at Grace Lutheran Church in Houma. He is survived by his father, Earl D. Souther; two brothers, Lyle and Joseph; and one sister, DeAnn Barrios. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Snyder Souther. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Grace Lutheran Church of Houma. His body was donated to medical science. ======================================================================= September 27. 2007 12:05PM Hazel Duet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hazel B. Duet, 98, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Darryl Duet and wife, Darlene, Douglas Duet and wife, Deanna, and Dana Duet; one brother, Lindsey Bergeron; two sisters, Myrtle Capone and Marlene Caballero; and one grandchild, Dena M. Duet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Joseph Duet; her parents, Edgar J. Bergeron and Josephine Bella Bergeron; two brothers, Mervin Bergeron and Harris Bergeron; and two sisters, Gladys Graffeo and Rita Wareheim. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 27. 2007 12:05PM Willis Robinson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willis "Bill" Paul Robinson, 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Schriever, died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Willis "Billy" Robinson Jr. and wife, Rita; one daughter, Edna R. Stewart and husband, Jimmie; three brothers, Levi, Lucius and Evans "E.J." Robinson; 14 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Naquin Robinson; his parents, James and Edna Levron Robinson; two sons, O'neal and Paul Robinson; five brothers, Whitney, Junius, Aban, Royal and Calvin Robinson; and two sisters, Vivian Breaux and Sarah Rogers. He was a U.S. World War II Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= September 28. 2007 10:40AM Martha Bradley Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Martha Nelson Bradley, 43, a native of Mathews and resident of Houma, died of stomach cancer at Terrebonne General Medical Center at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Rolando Bradley of Houma; her mother, Delores Nelson of Larose; two daughters, Orielle Chantielle Nelson of Raceland and Banita Antionette Nelson of Larose; two sons, Victor Jerome Nelson Sr. of Larose and Richard Nelson of Franklin Parish; three brothers, Donald Nelson, Aubrey Nelson and Elrick Nelson, all of Larose; seven sisters, Elaine Joyce Kellup, Marion Dillard, Winfred Plummer, Wanda Davis, Donna Faye, and Sharon and Julie Nelson, all of New Orleans; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Isaac Nelson Jr.; one brother, Isaac Nelson III; and her grandparents, Isaac Nelson Sr., Martha Scott Nelson, Irene Morris and Edward Hagens. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church of Houma and served as a member of the choir. She was a member of Spiritual Sisters of Raceland. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 28. 2007 10:40AM Jerome Brooks Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerome W. "Bubba" Brooks, 25, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Prairieville, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Lynette Brooks of Prairieville and Jerome Levy of Belle Rose; five sisters, Latasha Brooks of Prairieville, Kara, Kyla and Kayla Brooks and Keyonikka Carter, all of Belle Rose; his grandparents, Ann Rita Landry and Linell Brooks Sr.; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in dea th by his grandparents, Everette and Laura Levy. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 28. 2007 10:41AM Hazel Filce Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hazel Marcel Filce, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Robert A. Filce of Thibodaux, Ronnie J. Filce and Jerry P. Filce of Houma; five brothers, Russell Marcel, Junell Marcel, Louis Marcel, Kurt Marcel of Houma and Norman Marcel of Thibodaux; four sisters, Ethel M. Babin, Rita Mae M. Porche, Louise M. Porche of Houma and Alice M. Clark of Bayou Blue; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony M. Filce; and her parents, Sullivan Marcel and Louise Molaison Marcel. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 28. 2007 10:41AM Diana James Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Diana M. James, 34, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at her home Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville. Wake service will be at 7 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, Amanda Davis and husband, Louis, of Paincourtville; three sons, Bruce Melancon Sr. of Pascagoula, Miss., Tony Melancon and wife, Karen, of Paincourtville and Israel James Jr. and wife, Nadira, of Napoleonville; two sisters, Everlina Mollere of Paincourtville and Joyce Hargrove of New Orleans; three brothers, Isadore Melancon of Paincourtville, Clennard Melancon of Napoleonville and Roland Melancon of New Orleans; 10 grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Israel James Sr.; her parents, Elphage and Alice Melancon; three sisters, Leona Holmes, Marcel Williams and Octavia Johnson; and three brothers, Norman, Joseph and Alfred Melancon. She was a former employee of the Assumption Parish Health Unit for 34 years. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 28. 2007 10:39AM Mary Lacy Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary "Boss" Lacy, 82, a native and residence of Napoleonville, died at her home Sunday, Sept. 23, 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 religious time Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Evening Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by two stepsons, Wesley and Jimmy Lacy Jr.; one son-in-law, Ralph Naquin; one daughter-in-law, Theresa Lacy; one sister-in-law; and numerous grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Lacy Sr.; her parents; one daughter, Fannie Mae Naquin; five sisters; and three brothers. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 28. 2007 10:36AM Sgt. 1st Class Harold Lake IV Sgt. 1st Class Harold H. Lake IV, 32, a native of Texas and resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Lake; his father, Al Wetch; his mother, Deborah Drake; one daughter, Briana M. Lake; and two brothers, Allen Lake and Michael Wetch. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Allen K. Drake and Billie Mae Drake. He was Catholic. He served in the Army, Navy, Marines and National Guard. His military service branches and accompendations were Gunner's Mate Class "A", Infantryman, Calvary Scout, Chemical Operations Specialist, Army Lapel Button, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Multinational Force and Observers Medal, expert marksmanship qualification badge with Rifle Bar, expert marksmanship qualification with Grenade Bar, expert Infantryman, Navy Unit Commendation, Humanitarian Service Medal, Overseas, U.S. Navy Commendation, U.S. Navy "E" Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism, Combat Infantryman Badge, 2nd Class Diver Badge, expert marksmanship qualification with Pistol Bar, Purple Heart with Valor, Army Commendation Medal with Valor, Presidential Unit Citation, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal with Merit, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal with Valor, noncommissioned officer of the year, 18 Delta Platoon Sgt., guided Missile Technician, Tomahawk Launching System, EOD, Navy Special Warfare, Army Ranger and 13 year -- 5 Time Global War on Terrorism veteran. He enjoyed being a member of the American Legion and was part of The Big Brothers and Sisters of America. He was a lifetime member of the VVnW and time member of the VFW. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemical engineering and an associate degree in business management. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 28. 2007 10:42AM Eugene Watson Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eugene Joseph Watson Sr., 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Eugene Watson Jr. of Schriever and Hank Watson and wife, Vanessa, of Raceland; two daughters, Rosalyn Watson of Schriever and Derina Watson of Gray; two brothers, Arthur "Sixty" Nimtz and Morris Watson Sr. of Thibodaux; one sister, Evelyn W. Dorsey; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel "Buddy" Watson Sr. and Alice Decou; one brother, Daniel Watson Jr.; and five sisters, Celina Lewis, Helen Bacchus, Audrey W. Theodore, Evanna Alvis and Rita Trosclair. He was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= September 29. 2007 12:13AM Trysten Bernard Trysten Joseph Bernard, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:08 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Steven Bernard and Kathryn Fertitta Bernard; his grandparents, Russell Bernard Jr. and Tina Bernard and Joseph Fertitta and Marian Boudreaux Fertitta; and his great-grandparents, Russell Bernard Sr. and Lois Bernard and Kathryn Spingler. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Richard Boudreaux Sr. and Lucille Boudreaux, Viola Brower and Sam Fertitta; and one uncle Joseph "Jay" Fertitta. Thibodaux Fune ral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 29. 2007 12:14AM Dorothy Guidry Dorothy "Dot" Guidry, 78, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:59 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Marty Duet; one daughter, Greta Thibodaux and husband, Alan; one brother, C.J. Guidry; eight grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleophes and Aline Guidry. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 29. 2007 12:16AM Diana James Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Diana M. James, 65, a native and resident of Paincourtville, died at her home Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Amanda Davis and husband, Louis, of Paincourtville; three sons, Bruce Melancon Sr. of Pascagoula, Miss., Tony Melancon and wife, Karen, of Paincourtville and Israel James Jr. and wife, Nadira, of Napoleonville; two sisters, Everlina Mollere of Paincourtville and Joyce Hargrove of New Orleans; three brothers, Isadore Melancon of Paincourtville, Clennard Melancon of Napoleonville and Roland Melancon of New Orleans; 10 grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Israel James Sr.; her parents, Elphage and Alice Melancon; three sisters, Leona Holmes, Marcel Williams and Octavia Johnson; and three brothers, Norman, Joseph and Alfred Melancon. She was a former employee of the Assumption Parish Health Unit for 34 years. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 29. 2007 12:16AM Diane Robichaux Diane Margaret Robichaux, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by two sons; one daughter; one brother, Emmett "Butch" Robichaux Jr.; one sister, Althea Malbrough; and numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Sr. and Viola Robichaux; one daughter, Donna; and three sisters, Dolores Thibodeaux, Iris Borne and Darlyne Acosta. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== September 29. 2007 12:17AM Annie Zeringue Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Annie Collins Craver Zeringue, 94, a native of Leeville and resident of Lockport, died at 5:55 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. today at the church. She is survived by one son, Charles "Bob" Craver and wife, Rose Louviere Craver; three sisters, Leonise Smith, Kate Cheramie and Leona Duet; six grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Moss Craver; her second husband, Marks Zeringue; her parents, Aramise Collins and Leonise Anaclade Collins; three brothers, Paurise, Juan and Rogers Collins; and five sisters, Delta Bryant, Mae Dantin, Ruth LeBlanc, Vergus Boudreaux and Margie Collins. She loved quilting and reading. She also was one of the Annie the Riveters of Higgins Aircraft. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= September 30. 2007 Florence Coffman Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0709.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Florence Rita LeBlanc Coffman, 76, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:59 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007 in Boutte. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Ray and Aubert Coffman; one daughter, Kathleen Coffman Gordon; one brother, Michael LeBlanc; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Coffman; her parents, Willard Sr. and Alice Picou LeBlanc; one son, Sterling Francis Coffman; and three brothers, Willard, Arron and Magnus LeBlanc. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. =======================================================================