Obituaries for NOVEMBER 2007; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 2: 11 November through 20 November Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 1 Dec 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. ======================================================================= November 11. 2007 Marie Steib Marie Lassere Steib, 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by six daughters, Mary Steib Scariano and husband Joseph, Sybil Steib Senette and husband Richard, Suzette Steib Prestenbach and husband Keith; Sonia Steib Gravois and husband Jude, Monica Steib Hymel and husband Steven, Marcella Steib Dempster and husband Roy; two sisters, Rita Lassere Rodrigue and Pauline Lassere Guidry; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jean Adolphe Steib; her parents, Focas Lassere and Anastasia Brock Lassere; five brothers, Hymel Lassere, Clem Lassere, Ruffin Lassere, Eddie Lassere and Joseph Lassere; and one sister, Edith Lassere Kliebert. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 11. 2007 Enola Ponville Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enola Antoinette Dupre Ponville, 76, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:43 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 7 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She is survived by three sons, Michael Ponville and wife Pamela of Houma, Joseph A. Ponville Jr. and wife Mel of Egypt, Thomas Ponville and wife Tammy of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Ellen Cassell and husband Jimmy of Weatherford, Texas, and Annette Weigel of Larose; one brother, Wickles Dupre Jr. of Gibson; two sisters, Therese Marcel of Bayou Blue, and Catherine Witherwax of Houma; eight grandchildren, Brad Marcel, Jessica P. Aysen, Joshua Ponville, Jacqulyne Ponville, David Cassell, Devin Ponville, Collin Ponville and Shelby Weigel; and two great-grandchildren, Matthew Ponville and Cameron Aysen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "A.J." Alphonse Ponville Sr.; her parents, Wickles Louis Dupre Sr. and Marguerite Olivia Dupre; and two brothers, Louis Dupre and Daniel Dupre. She was a homemaker who was a member of the Genealogy Club. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 11. 2007 Calvin Parfait Sr. Parfait ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Calvin "T-Boy" Parfait Sr., 70, a native of Dulac and a resident of Houma, died Friday Nov. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by three sons, Calvin Jr. and wife Cheryl, Alvin and wife Monica, and Chris Parfait; 10 daughters, Esther Billiot and husband Troy, Ethel Dardar and husband Timmy, Della Parfait, Cathy Parfait, Norma Parfait and companion Cody Brignac, Stella Parfait, Christine Foret and husband Corey, Polly Sevin and husband Tony, Andrea Deaver and husband David, and Holly Parfait; one brother, Jerry Parfait; two sisters, Carolann Billiot and Geraldine Carrere; 38 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Locoubon Parfait; his parents, Jerry and Stella Fredrick Parfait; two grandchildren, Anthony Sevin and Seth Parfait; three great-grandchildren, Madeline, Gabbie and Gabrielle Dardar; and two brothers, Nolan "Dave" Parfait and Norris "Jack" Parfait. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ======================== November 11. 2007 Brenda Kitto Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brenda Louise Butker Kitto, 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 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. She is survived by one son, Eric Kitto and wife, Laurel, of Prairieville; two daughters, Kim Lukinovich and husband, David, formerly of New Orleans, and Julie Wilkerson and husband, Gifford, of Houston; one brother, H. Richard Butker of Atlanta; and 14 grandchildren, John, Benjamin and Matthew Kitto, Joey, Joshua, Mary, Sarah, Paul, Peter and Phillip Lukinovich, Cecilia, Haydel, Kyle and Lillian Wilkerson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armand Eldon Kitto; her parents, Henry G. Butker, M.D. and Dorothy Marie McLaughlin Butker; and one sister, Anne Butker Fite. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 11. 2007 Marie Hamilton Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Foolkes Hamilton, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by three sons, Harvie Douglas Hamilton Jr. and wife Susan of Houma; Gordon Edmund Hamilton of Princeton, Texas, and Randolph Louis Hamilton and partner Ronald Steward of Suwanee, Ga.; one daughter, Susie Bergeron and husband Peter of Suwanee; one brother, John E. Foolkes of Houma; two sisters, Helena Word of Austin, Texas, and May LeBoeuf of Houma; seven grandchildren, Kayla Bergeron, Dr. Hal Bergeron, Liesl Bergeron, Harvie Hamilton III, Robert Hamilton, Brandon Hamilton, and Rachel Hamilton; eight great-grandchildren, Jacquelyn Bergeron, Renee Bergeron, Chloe Bergeron, Michael Hamilton, Laura Hamilton, Logan Hamilton, Riley Hamilton and Cade Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvie D. Hamilton; her parents, Edmund John Foolkes and Blanche Chauvin Foolkes; one grandson, Peter Bergeron Jr.; and one sister, Blanche Herron. She was a homemaker, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and a member of the Hyacinthians Carnival Club. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 11. 2007 Sylvia Dolese Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb /la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sylvia Adams Thibodaux Dolese, 85, a native of Chacahoula and a resident of Napoleonville, formerly of Labadieville, died Friday Nov. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:15 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Gary P. Thibodaux of Napoleonville, Gene F. Dolese of Lafayette, and James E. Dolese of Luling, Texas; one daughter, Jennifer D. Falterman of Napoleonville; one sister, Dorothy "Dot" Guidry Broussard; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, O'Neil P. Thibodaux; her second husband, Dr. Eugene Dolese Jr., D.D.S.; her parents, Nicholas Adams and Agnes Hebert Adams; one son, Timothy P. Dolese; one daughter, Diane T. Kramer; five brothers, Nicholas, Wilbert, Earl, Calvin and Valcour Adams; one sister, Ruth A. Chaisson; and one granddaughter, Raven Dolese. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 11. 2007 Ralph Cheramie Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ralph J. Cheramie Sr. 79, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Grand Isle, died 12:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Ralph J. Cheramie Jr. and wife Mary; and David W. Cheramie and wife Tina; one sister, Neva Callais; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sadie Chouest Cheramie; his parents, Ariamise and Freddia Collins Cheramie; five brothers, Ariamise Cheramie Jr., Jimmy Cheramie, Roy Cheramie, Randolph Cheramie, Rudolph "Tut Tut" Cheramie; and one sister, Elise "Dot" Horton. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. He was U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. A retiree, he enjoyed fishing and playing cards. ======================== November 11. 2007 Hazel Abernathy Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hazel Little Abernathy, 105, a native of Magee, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 11:38 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First United Methodist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by nine grandchildren, Joy Tingle and husband, Mike, C.E. Bridges Jr. and wife, Melba, of Houma, Sandy Scheuermann and Larry of Lafayette, Mike Bridges and wife, Bonnie, of Baton Rouge, Carol Williams and husband, Richard, of Atlanta, David Bridges of Lake Jackson, Texas, Ricky Mays and wife, Marla, of Springdale, Ark., Randy Mays and wife, Kim, of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Jane Ann Mort and husband, Mike, of Blue Springs, Mo.; 15 great- grandchildren, Suzanne Tingle Vicknair and husband, Gawain, of Abbeville, Michelle Tingle of Lafayette, Corey Bridges of Golden Meadow, Jennifer Bridges Hebert and husband, Travis, Joshua Bridges and wife, Jenny, of Houma, Leslie Scheuermann of Dallas, Edward Scheuermann of Lafayette, Sharon Bridges White and husband, Lee, Jessica Bridges of Dallas, Scot, Eric and Ashley Mays of Springdale, Ark., Shawna Mays of Oklahoma City, Randy and Adam Westmoreland, of Arkansas City, Ark.; and 10 great-grandchildren, Griffin and Harrison Vicknair, Michael and Molly White, Faith, Shania and Monique Hebert and Cane, Abby and Mackenzie Bridges. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Abernathy; her parents, John Richmond Little and Nettie Burnham Little; two daughters, Nellie Bridges and husband, Ed, and Peggy Mays and husband, Bobby; one grandchild, Vicky Mays Westmoreland; one great-grandchild, C.E. Bridges III; one brother, Dwight Little; and four sisters, Loyre Evertee, Olgie Mae Lentz, Mary Lois Taylor and Roma Dale Allen. She was a retired school teacher with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of Nicholls Alumni Association and Terrebonne Parish Retired Teachers Association. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist Church Building Fund; or MacDonell United Methodist Children's Home; or the Nicholls State University College of Education Alumni Association. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= November 12. 2007 12:06PM Richard Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard "Ricky" Arthur Breaux, 52, a native of Belton, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Ursula Marcello Breaux; his parents, Richard Dick Breaux, Ph.D., and Laurel Watkins Breaux; one son, Richard Christopher Breaux; one daughter, Natalie Breaux Rivera and husband, Todd; one brother, Walton Scott Breaux and wife, Kim; two sisters, Susie Breaux Exnicious and husband, Philip, and Laurel Breaux Folse and husband, Dan; son-in-law of Ray and Gloria Marcello; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful pet companion, Isabelle. He was past president of Terrebonne Bar Association, a member of the Louisiana Bar Association Ethics Committee, Louisiana Bar Association, Terrebonne Parish Bar Association, E.D. Federal Bar Association, Fifth Circuit Federal Bar Association, past member of Houmas and Terrebonne Carnival Crew, commentator at St. Francis de Sales, past Vandebilt Terrier Club President, past member of St. Francis de Sales School Board, practicing trial attorney in Houma since 1981, past board member of Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Association of American Trial Lawyers, named to top 50 football players at Vandebilt Catholic High School, past president of Dixie Youth Baseball Association, a member of Italian Society and a member of Ellendale Country Club. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Francis de Sales School, Vandebilt Catholic High School or Children's Hospital. Chauvin Fuenral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 12. 2007 12:08PM Jimmy Coupel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jimmy Antoine Coupel, 53, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Schriever, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Pierre Part. Religious service will be at noon Tuesday at St. Joseph the Worker Church, with interment in the church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Diana Metrejean Coupel; two daughters, Tabby C. Breen and husband, Stephen, of Clinton and Sabrina C. Pope of San Antonio; three sisters, Rosemary C. Stelly, Virgie C. Dugas and Barbara C. Gros; one brother, Edward Coupel Jr.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby H. and Edward Coupel Sr.; and two sisters, Lula Mae C. Landry and infant sister. He was formerly an employee of Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government I.T. Dept. He was a 3rd degree Knight of Columbus with St. Bridget Knights of Columbus Council No. 12285 and an Eucharistic minister. He was a Schriever volunteer fire department fireman and rescue. Ourso Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 12. 2007 12:09PM Sylvia Dolese Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sylvia Adams Thibodaux Dolese, 85, a native of Chacahoula, a former resident of Labadieville and resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:15 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Gary P. Thibodaux of Napoleonville, Gene F. Dolese of Lafayette and James Dolese of Luling, Texas; one daughter, Jennifer D. Falterman of Napoleonville; one sister, Dorothy "Dot" Guidry Broussard; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, O'Neil P. Thibodaux; her second husband, Dr. Eugene Dolese Jr., D.D.S.; her parents, Nicholas and Agnes Hebert Adams; one son, Timothy P. Dolese; one daughter, Diane T. Kramer; five brothers, Nicholas, Wilbert, Earl, Calvin and Valcour Adams; one sister, Ruth A. Chaisson; and one granddaughter, Raven Dolese. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Ovarian Cancer Coalition, L.A. Chapter, 500 North East Spanish River Blvd., Suite 8, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 12. 2007 12:10PM Jerry DuBois Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerry A. "DuBie" DuBois, 49, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at 3:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Annette "Red" DuBois; one son, Chase DuBois; one stepson, Craig Theriot and wife, Jenny; one daughter, Jolyne "Jo' Arceneaux and husband, Milton; two brothers, Morrison DuBois and Terry DuBois; three sisters, Jean Chouest, Charlene Romero and Laura Guidry; and four grandchildren, Joel Arceneaux, Alyssa Arceneaux, Darian Theriot and Laney Theriot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwar "Curly" and Dorothy "Dot" Gaspard DuBois; and his grandparents, Etienne and Cecile Plaisance DuBois and Dolton Sr. and Lenore Gisclair Gaspard. He enjoyed fishing, watching football and wrestling. He was a member of Golden Meadow United Methodist Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 12. 2007 12:11PM Marie Hamilton Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Foolkes Hamilton, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by three sons, Harvie Douglas Hamilton Jr. and wife Susan, of Houma; Gordon Edmund Hamilton and wife, Sheryl, of Princeton, Texas, and Randolph Louis Hamilton and partner, Ronald Steward of Suwanee, Ga.; one daughter, Susie Bergeron and husband, Peter, of Suwanee; one brother, John E. Foolkes of Houma; two sisters, Helena Word of Austin, Texas, and May LeBoeuf of Houma; seven grandchildren, Kayla Bergeron, Dr. Hal Bergeron, Liesl Bergeron, Harvie Hamilton III, Robert Hamilton, Brandon Hamilton, and Rachel Hamilton; eight great-grandchildren, Jacquelyn Bergeron, Renee Bergeron, Chloe Bergeron, Michael Hamilton, Laura Hamilton, Logan Hamilton, Riley Hamilton and Cade Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvie D. Hamilton; her parents, Edmund John Foolkes and Blanche Chauvin Foolkes; one grandson, Peter Bergeron Jr.; and one sister, Blanche Herron. She was a homemaker, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and a member of the Hyacinthians Carnival Club. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 12. 2007 12:07PM Brenda Kitto Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brenda Louise Butker Kitto, 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Eric Kitto and wife, Laurel, of Prairieville; two daughters, Kim Lukinovich and husband, David, formerly of New Orleans, and Julie Wilkerson and husband, Gifford, of Houston; one brother, H. Richard Butker and wife, Judy, of Atlanta; one sister-in-law, Shirley Daigle of Baton Rouge; and 14 grandchildren, John, Benjamin and Matthew Kitto, Joey, Joshua, Mary, Sarah, Paul, Peter and Phillip Lukinovich, Cecilia, Hayden, Kyle and Lillian Wilkerson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Armand Eldon Kitto; her parents, Henry G. Butker, M.D. and Dorothy Marie McLaughlin Butker; and one sister, Anne Butker Fite. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Maria Immacolata Building Fund or a charity of choice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Mitchell Bonnette Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mitchell "Mitch" Joseph Bonnette, 28, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Pollet Bonnette; his mother, Carolyn Robichaux Bonnette; his father, Michael Bonnette and wife, Patty; his grandmother, Florence Gaudet Bonnette; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leonard and Sharon Pollet; one brother, Matthew Bonnette; one sister, Meghan Bonnette; one sister-in-law, Tanya Pollet Martin and husband, Jeremy; and one niece, Maggie Martin. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Angus "Pete" Bonnette Jr., and Leroy and Mae Callahan Robichaux. He was employed by Cytec Industries and was a 1996 graduate of Central Lafourche High School and a 2004 graduate of Nicholls State University with a degree in agribusiness. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 13. 2007 12:22PM Patrick Falgout, Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patrick "Pat" Paul Falgout, 62, a native of Houma and resident of Lockport, died at 5:13 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Montegut Fire Station. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the fire station, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Rosalie Breaux Falgout Cretini; two sons, Michael and Patr ick P. Falgout Jr.; one daughter, Tabitha Dennis and husband, Walter; one stepdaughter, Rhonda P. Ledet; four brothers, Timothy, Lynn, Jeffrey and Kevin Falgout; five sisters, Sharon Jaubert, Carolyn Wenzel, Greta Bernard, Connie Ledet and Kitty Poirrier; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Porche Falgout; his father, Wilbert J. Falgout; two stepdaughters, Donna Detellier and Dixie Ezaki; and one brother, Francis J. Falgout Sr. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 13. 2007 2:20PM Warren Griffin Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Warren Joseph Griffin Sr., 84, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Metairie, died surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Angela Merici Church in Metairie. Funeral Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in Metairie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosalie Ciaccio Griffin; four children; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was a World War II Iwo Jima veteran who served as a surgical technician with the 232nd General Hospital. He was honored with the American Theater Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal and Meritorious Unit Award. He retired from Inland Steel Container Co. and was a member of the VFW Post No. 3267 and American Legion Post No. 397. He was a parishioner of St. Angela Merici Church. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 13. 2007 2:21PM Homer Watts Jr. Homer R. Watts Jr., 58, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Hamilton County, Ind., died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Clark Watts; his mother, Rena B. Watts; one son, Nathan Hunter; six daughters, Dawn Barrera and husband, Ramon, Dana Savant and husband, Shane, Adda Penn and husband, Kenneth, Celest Hunter and fiancee', Lee French, Elisa Garcia and Christy Wheeler and husband, Wayne; three brothers, Chris Watts, Wayne Watts and Donald Watts and wife, Judy; six sisters, Jackie Jackson, Karen LeBoeuf and husband, Pete, Sue Sue Bollinger and husband, Eric, Melanie Barker and husband, Billy, Kellie Dagenhardt and husband, Bryan, and Wendy Phillips and husband, Mike; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer R. Watts Sr.; and one son-in-law, Enrico Garcia. He owned and operated Kem View Pharmacy. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244 or the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46278. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= November 14. 2007 12:35PM Yahne Adams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Yahne Denise Adams, 28, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and 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 Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Barbara W. Tillman and husband, Robert, and James Bingham Sr. and wife, Doris; three sons, Jacobe Jeremiah, Travone Alexander and Trestine Adams; and 11 sisters, Virginia Martin and husband, Ellis, Gloria Smith and husband, Earl, Mary Boykin and husband, Willie, Betty Lagarde and husband, James, Lisa Johnnie Richmond, Tina Askins and husband, Larry, of Houma, Penny Smith and husband, Ben, of Jonesboro, Ga., Katina Denson and husband, Clarence, Shantel Johnson and husband, Dalton, Claudette Alexis and husband, Jamora, and Kayla Smith of Thibodaux. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Virginia Smith Robinson, Alex Walker, Charles Edward Brown and Emily Bingham. She was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 14. 2007 12:36PM Jacob Babin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jacob Loren Babin, 27, a native of New Orleans, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Shoreline Christian Center in Austin, Texas. He is survived by one daughter, Jaylen; one son, Micah; his father and stepmother, Ronnie and Karry Babin; his mother and stepfather, Ronda and Steve Carroll; two brothers, Kristian and Joshua Babin; two stepbrothers, Cody and Chris; and his grandparents, Leland and Evelyn Babin, Mary Whitney, John and Betty Carr and B.J. and Pat Doyle. Memorial donations can be made to the Jacob Babin Benefit Account. All Faiths Funeral Services are in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 14. 2007 12:37PM Enola Brassette Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enola B. Brassette, 85, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with graveside service at 2 p.m. Thursday in Lakelawn Metairie Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Lyn Brassette and wife, Sammie; two daughters, Shryel Billiot and husband, Pete, and Pamela Brassette; three sisters, Inez Trahan, Ethel Daigle and Beverly Chauvin; 15 grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burman J. Brassette; her parents, Leonce and Alice Porche Breaux; two brothers, Ollie Breaux and Milton Breaux; and four sisters, Louise Porche, Stella Boyne, Nobie Foret and Anna Lee Hebert. She was a member of First Assembly of God of Houma. Memorial donations can be made to United Pentecostal Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 14. 2007 12:37PM Lou Bush Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lou Ethel Wade Bush, 55, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville at 5:11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in New Belmont Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Bush; one daughter, Shalona Bush Lewis; two sons, Arthelius and John Bush; five brothers, Carlton and Paul Wade of Napoleonville, Mercer Wade Sr. of Atlanta, George Moore Sr. of Baker and Irvin Moore Sr. of Zachary; two sisters, Elemenia W. Johnson of Napoleonville and Beatrice W. Robinson of Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleon ville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 14. 2007 12:38PM Evella Cheramie Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evella "Belle" Felarise Cheramie, 84, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 9:49 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Nelson Cheramie Jr., Terry Cheramie Sr. and Daniel Cheramie Sr.; two daughters, Anna Cheramie Hebert and Merlene Cheramie Sunday; two brothers, Gilbert and Jimmy Felarise; two sisters, Inez "Bee" Guidry and Laura Mae Bergeron; 14 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Cheramie Sr.; her parents, Ferdnand and Eleana C. Felarise; one daughter, Nora Lee Cheramie; two brothers, Ezaman and Norman Felarise; and one sister, Enola Guidry. She was a member of the Ladies of La Salette Altar Society and the Golden Meadow Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 14. 2007 12:38PM Bobnel Collins Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bobnel White Collins, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Celestin Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Anthony R. Collins Sr. and wife, Mary Ann; four daughters, Bernadette C. Jackson, Debra A. Adams, Barbara G. Toussaint and husband, Isiah, and Marlene S. Collins; 12 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Collins; her parents, Melvina C. White and Prentis White Sr.; one brother, Prentis White Jr.; and her grandparents, Betsy Creasy Celestin and Robert Celestin. She was a nursing assistant and was Jehovah's Witness. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 14. 2007 12:39PM Jules Fanguy Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jules Fanguy Jr., 97, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Larose, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Widley Fanguy and wife, Dorothy, and Aaron Fanguy; two daughters, Hilda Guidry and Carolyn Cooley and husband, Freddie; one sister, Emma Naquin; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and three step-great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edwina Ledet Fanguy; his parents, Jules Sr. and Eloway Price Fanguy; one son, Donald Fanguy and wife, Bessie; one son- in-law, Louis Guidry; six brothers, Clarence, Ivy, Freddie, Earl, Moise and Roy Fanguy; and two sisters, Stella Luke and Irene Collins. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and a church usher for many years at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 14. 2007 12:39PM Joseph Lassere Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Oneil "Rocky" Lassere, 66, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Reflective Service will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, conducted by Duane Bland, pastor of the Thibodaux Family Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Emery Lassere and Gasper "Gabby" Lassere; two daughters, Amy Mike and Wendy Guidry and husband, Michael; two brothers, Eugene and Adam Lassere; five sisters, Mrs. Roy (Lorrane) Kramer, Mrs. James (Loretta) Chenier, Mrs. Fred (Ella Mae) Chenier, Mrs. Elvis (Therese) Mars and Mrs. Cameron (Gilda) Morvant; eight grandchildren, Brandon, Gabriel and Christyn Lassere, T.C. and Sonny Keplinger, Cheyenna Willis and Shelby and Brandon Guidry; and one great-grandchild, Layton Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Oneil Lassere; one son-in- law, Joey Mike; and one daughter-in-law, Michelle C. Lassere. He was retired from Local No. 60 Plumbers and Steamfitters. He devoted his last eight years to Amy's Country Candles serving vendors throughout Louisiana. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 14. 2007 12:41PM Wade Martin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wade J. Martin, 72, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 10:27 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Lockport. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Keturah Coleman Martin; one daughter, Leah Joy Thompson and husband, Charles; one brother, M.J. Martin; and three sisters, Maudry LeBoeuf, Annie Rae Primm and Lois Lackey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Menton and Rosa Duplantis Martin. He was a minister with Jehovah's Witness. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 14. 2007 12:36PM Eva Prestenbach Eva Poiencot Prestenbach, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Prestenbach and wife, Marjorie, and Rickey Prestenbach; four daughters, Diana Hodge, Laura O'quinn and husband, Jerry, Mary Breaux and husband, Carroll, and Sheren Talbot and husband, Glynn; one brother, Vergis Poiencot; one sister, Virgin Rodrigue; 10 grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nave Prestenbach; her parents, Henry and Edna Bergeron Poiencot; one son-in-law, Wayne Hodge; four brothers, Raymond, Abner, Lloyd and Harvey Poiencot; and two sisters, Henriella Bourg and Edna Hudson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= November 15. 2007 12:54PM Emmet Arboneaux Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emmet Joseph Arboneaux Jr., a native of Franklin and resident of Lafayette for most of his life, died peacefully at his home in Jennings Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Martin and Castille Funeral Home in Lafayette. Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in La Chapelle de Martin and Castille, with burial in Lafayette Memorial Park. He is survived by his second wife, Josie K. Arboneaux; four daughters, D ebra Lyon and husband, Kenneth, Karen Jones and husband, Conrad, Claire Shaw and husband, Danny, and Ann Dupre and husband, Earl; one son, Emmet J. Arboneaux III and wife, Lyn; three stepsons, Steven Guidry, David Guidry and Mark Guidry; one sister, Della Crawford; one brother, Sterling Arboneaux; 13 grandchildren, Larry Melancon, Mary Inacio, Derek Abshire, Kimberly Lyon, Christopher Lyon, Tina B. Richard, Jeremy Shaw, Jacob Shaw, Steve Forehand, Tyler Dupre, Christy Arboneaux, Byran Arboneaux and Eric Arboneaux; two great-grandchildren, Anthony Richard and Sloane Elizabeth Inacio; and three step-grandchildren, Nicole, Tara and Josie Ray. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmet and Marie Ayo Arboneaux; one daughter, Sybil Thompson; one sister, Phyllis Carlos; one grandchild, Julia K. Meche; one great-grandchild, Baby Manuel; his first wife, Mary Anne Arboneaux; and his third wife, Betty F. Arboneaux. He proudly served his country in both the U.S. Army and Navy in the latter part of World War II with the 48th Field Artillery Battalion located at Camp Beale, Calif. After serving, he worked out of Lafayette in the oilfield. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children, grandchildren and all his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Pallbearers will be his beloved grandchildren. Memorial donations can be made to the Southwest LA War Veterans Home, 1610 Evangeline Road, Jennings, LA 70546. Martin and Castille Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 15. 2007 12:54PM Marguerite Norris Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marguerite Hoffmann Norris, 68, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:54 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Angela Crighton and husband, Alexander III; two stepdaughters, Leigh Chandler and husband, Mike, and Laura Fisher and husband, Chris; one brother, John Hoffmann and wife, Mollie; three step-grandchildren, Clint Chandler, Clay Chandler and Callie Fisher; one niece, Janis A. Shearer; and two nephews, Lee F. and Stuart J. Hoffmann. She was preceded in death by her husband, George O. Norris III; her parents, Camile F. Hoffmann and Marguerite Pierson Hoffmann; and her grandparents, Arthur and Zoe Hoffmann and John and Emily Pierson. She retired in May 1997 from Nicholls State University English Department. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the food bank and Hope for Animals. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 15. 2007 12:55PM Joey Savoie Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joey Paul Savoie, 47, a native and resident of Larose, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Anna Belle Plaisance Savoie; one daughter, Ashley Savoie; three brothers, Terry Savoie and wife, Melanie, Rusty Savoie and wife, Lynette, and Jace Savoie; two sisters, Mitzi Doucet and Jill Arabie; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Savoie; and one brother, Timothy Savoie. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 15. 2007 12:55PM Percy Ward Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Percy Alvin Ward, 71, a native of St. Elmo and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church in Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in New Rising Sun Cemetery. He is survived by five brothers, Bishop Arthur Ward and wife, Henrietta, of Detroit, Bishop Joshua Ward and wife, Martha, of Detroit, Major Randolph Ward and wife, Irene, of Savannah, Ga., Sidney Ward and wife, Druzella, of Houma and Emile Sims and wife, Sharon, of St. Elmo; one stepbrother, Kermit Washington of Arizona; and one sister, Sadie Thigpin of East St. Louis, Mo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Mary Briggs Ward; his parents, Junius and Louise Ward; two brothers, Israel Clarence Ward and the Rev. Robert Ward; four sisters, Louise Barnes, Dorothy Morris, Vearline Batiste and Evella Thompson; and his grandparents, Hezekiah and Emma Ward. He was owner/operator of Ward's Auto and Body and Fender Shop. He was a member of The Southern Echoes of Houma, The Southern Travelers of Houma, Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14 F & AM and Samuel Right Chapter No. 40. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 15. 2007 12:56PM Arthur Wendell ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arthur Jay Wendell, 58, a native of Lake Charles, a former resident of Houma, and resident of Bethany, died following a prolonged illness on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Forest Park Funeral Home in Shreveport. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Forest Park East Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Gordon and Betty Wendell; his wife of 30 years, Lora Taylor; and two sons, Arthur Jay Wendell III of Bethany and Mason Cyrus Wendell, now serving with the U.S. Navy in Hawaii. He was a retired BellSouth Facility Tech with 31 years of Service. They would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Paul Rushing and his staff as well as the care providers at Grace Home. Memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Forest Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= November 16. 2007 George Belt Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George Belt Jr., 82, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Bertrandville, died at his home Friday, Nov. 9, 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 Bright Morning Star Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Breaux Belt of Bertrandville; six daughters, Rosalie Lewis and husband, Donald, Doris Walker of Bertrandville, Joyce Holmes and husband, Jessie, Beatrice and Jack of New Orleans, Mary Nell Walker of Napoleonville and Brenda Belt of Dorseyville; three sons, George Belt III, Arthur Belt of Bertrandville and Charles Belt and wife, Melanie, of Dorseyville; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Welmon and Audrey Breaux, Hansen Breaux of Bertrandville and Mildred Breaux of Napoleonville; 20 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Belt Sr. and Mary Williams Belt; one son, Anthony Belt; and one son-in-law, Christopher Walker Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======== ================ November 16. 2007 Norris Benoit Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norris J. Benoit, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Waguespack Benoit; two sons, Larry Benoit and Randy Benoit; one daughter, Sylvia B. Trosclair; 10 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joachim and Melvina Rodrigue Benoit; five brothers, Alcess, Valcour, Alces, Stanley and Norman Benoit; and one sister, Cora B. Gautreaux. He was a World War II veteran, a former Lafourche Parish School Bus Driver and a retired maintenance person for the Thibodaux Police Department. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 16. 2007 Leola Detiveaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leola Dupre Falgout Detiveaux, 72, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6:02 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Gary Falgout Jr. and wife, Debra, of Gray; five daughters, Brenda Scott and husband, Earl Jr. "Tootsie" of Houma, Jean Ellen Morris and husband, Charles "Chuck" of Montgomery, Ill., Crystal Duplantis and husband, Clark, of Dulac, Sheri Falgout and Stephanie Falgout of Houma; one brother, Herbert Dupre of Houma; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald Falgout; her second husband, Rufus Detiveaux; her parents, Cleveland Dupre and Hattie Rogers Dupre; and two sisters, Theresa Authement and Tina Marie Dupre. She was a homemaker, former owner of Hwy 24 Seafood and Restaurant, sales person for Hattie Dress Shop and a laborer for Authement Canning Co. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 16. 2007 Willie Haynes Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie "Rocking Willie" Albert Haynes Jr., 71, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Dejuan Renfroe; one daughter, Letisha Carvin; five sisters, Louise Foster, Lillie Mae Green, Mildred Howard, Dorothy Nolan and Audrey Palmer; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Audrict Haynes; his parents, Mable and Willie Albert Haynes Sr.; three brothers, Joseph Wallace, Leonard Wilson and Walter Wilson Sr.; and his grandparents, Sarah Joseph and Louie Robertson Sr. He was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 16. 2007 Gertie Johnson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gertie Mae Rhodes Johnson, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Gloria J. Butler and husband, Roy, of Thibodaux, Kathleen J. Simon and husband, LeEdward Sr. of Houston, and Beryl J. Bailey and husband, Horace Sr., of Lakeland, Fla.; two sons, Warren J. Johnson and Samuel J. Johnson III, both of Thibodaux; one stepson, Glenn Flakes and wife, Mary, of Thibodaux; three brothers, Earl "E.J." Rhodes and wife, Theresa, Thomas J. Rhodes of Thibodaux and Lloyd Bernard Rhodes of Houston; four sisters, Lisker R. Wagner and Lillian R. Johnson and husband, Earl Sr., of Thibodaux, Thelma Rhodes of Houston, and Eula Pearl Emanuel of Las Vegas; 18 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel J. Johnson Jr.; her parents, Madison and Maggie Williams Rhodes; one son, Reginald L. Braud; two daughters, Barbara J. Johnson and Carol J. Winston; three brothers, James Sr., Edward and Aaron Rhodes Sr.; four sisters, Erma R. Young, Fabiola Rhodes, Victoria R. Jones and Elouise R. Peltier; and her grandparents, Aaron and Irene Fletcher Rhodes and Hudson and Mariah Johnson Williams. She was a member of Moses Baptist Church and a member of the choir. She was a member of Home Mission, served on the Deaconess Board and a member of the 5th District Southern Association until her health failed. She was also a member of Rebecca Chapter No. 23, Order of Easter Star, American Legion Raymond Stafford Post No. 513 Auxiliary and VFW Post No. 5097 Auxiliary. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 16. 2007 Wade Martin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wade J. Martin, 72, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died at 10:27 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Keturah Coleman Martin; one daughter, Leah Joy Thompson and husband, Charles; one brother, Maiston "M.J." Martin of Dularge; and three sisters, Maudry LeBoeuf of Bourg and Annie Rae Primm and Lois Lackey, both of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mantin and Rosa Duplantis Martin; and two brothers, Forest and Emery Martin. He was a minister with Jehovah's Witness. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 16. 2007 Annie Rollins Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Annie Poindexter Rollins, 88, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Religious service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Randolph Rollins and wife, Sheila, of Las Vegas; three sisters, Laura Royal, Naomi Mckay and Hazel Johnson, all of Gibson; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Rollins Sr.; her parents, Townsend and Castina Matthews Poindexter; one son, William Rollins Jr.; three brothers, Willie, Lloyd and Albert Poindexter; and two sisters, Mildred P. Mallet and Rosetta P. Maryland. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 16. 2007 Melazie Thibodaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Melazie Guidry Thibodaux, 86, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Raceland , died at 12 a.m. Thursday, November 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Lovancie Thibodaux; two daughters, Rose Breaux and husband, J.P., and Rita St. Pierre and husband, Danny; one brother, Ignace Guidry; one sister, Levie Crochet; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Guidry Sr. and Mary Pitre Guidry; five brothers, Eugene, Rene, Lawless, Clay and Charles Guidry Jr.; and four sisters, Esther Ledet, Juanita Lirette, Gertie Gervais and Viola Tivet. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 16. 2007 Arthur Wendell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arthur Jay Wendell, 58, a native of Lake Charles, a former resident of Houma, and resident of Bethany, died following a prolonged illness on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Forest Park Funeral Home in Shreveport. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Forest Park East Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Gordon and Betty Wendell; his wife of 30 years, Lora Taylor; and two sons, Arthur Jay Wendell III of Bethany and Mason Cyrus Wendell, now serving with the U.S. Navy in Hawaii. He was a retired BellSouth Facility Tech with 31 years of Service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. They would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Paul Rushing and his staff as well as the care providers at Grace Home. Memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Forest Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= November 17. 2007 12:29AM Vernice Brock Vernice Folse Brock, 83, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 10:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, James Brock and wife, Bertha; two daughters, Lois Peltier and husband, Tracy, and Paulette Hymel and husband, Grant; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Brock; her parents, Amazon Folse and Francoise Rome Folse; one son, Barry Thomas Brock; three brothers, Amazon Folse Jr., Daniel Ried Folse and Leo Folse; and two sisters, Yvonne Waguespack and Lois Folse. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 17. 2007 12:29AM Shirley Hill Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley T. Lamark Hill, 66, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Christian Church of God in Christ in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Scherida Hill Jackson, Anita Hill and Lisa Sanders, all of Thibodaux; three sons, Edward Hill Jr., Earl Brown III and Eugene Steib, all of Thibodaux; two brothers, Calvin Lamark of Houston and Edward Lamark of Houma; three stepbrothers, Wilbert Lee Sr., August Haughton Sr. and Claiborne D. Haughton, all of Thibodaux; one stepsister, Hazel Lee Anderson of Thibodaux; 20 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Lamark Sr. and Queen Ester Sims Lamark. She was a Pentecostal. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 17. 2007 12:29AM Eve St. Pierre Eve "T-Eve" Perrin St. Pierre, 100, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Stillman St. Pierre and George St. Pierre; two daughters, Melva Buder and Lorena Serigny; one sister, Jaunita Folse; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond St. Pierre; her parents, Joseph Perrin and Loretta Adams Perrin; one daughter, Louitta Watkins; and two brothers, Diette Perrin and Alidior Perrin. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= November 18. 2007 2:30AM Christine Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Christine Ann Breaux, 68, a native of Gibson and a resident of Houma, died at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the Falgout Funeral Home chapel. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Anthony Breaux; two daughters, Christy and husband, Keith LeBlanc, and Denise and husband, Fletcher Dryden; one brother, James E. Seaholm; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Howard Reeve; her parents, Carl and Myrtle Poole Seaholm; and one sister, Susie Clubb. She was a member of Christ Baptist Church. She was a member of the Lions Club of West Houma, a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award and a Valedictorian of the 1957 graduating class of Terrebonne High School. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 18. 2007 2:38AM Joyce Callais Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joyce Rita Pitre Callais, 76, a native of Montegut and a resident of Cut Off, died at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Norman Joseph Callais; two daughters, Camille Jude Callais Pitre and Lea Marie Callais; one sister, June Evelyn Marie Pitre; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Camile Joseph Pitre and Pearl Mary Picou Pitre. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 18. 2007 2:37AM Dewey Rivette Dewey S. "Pop" Rivette, 83, a native of Franklin and a resident of Houma, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. He was survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Yolanda M. Rivette; one son, Kenneth "Keno" Rivette and wife, Jackie; one daughter, Brenda R. Willis and husband, Stafford; five grandchildren, Deandra Pachall and husband, Jimmy, Leah Domangue and husband, Drake, Darla Sampley and husband, Tim, and Jared Willis and Corey Rivette; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry J. Rivette; and two grandsons, Craig M. Rivette and Todd A. Rivette. He was a former employee of Superior/Mobile and former owne r of Milling Tools Inc. He was a World War II veteran and a Mason. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 18. 2007 2:38AM Maurice Rome Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Maurice Gerald Rome, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. at the church, with burial in St. Francis No. 1 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Yves LeBlanc Rome; five daughters, Beth Larke and husband, James, Isabelle Tabor and husband, Thomas, Becky Whitney and husband, Michael, Aimee Leckelt and husband, Keith, and Angie Walsh and husband, Tim; three sons, Maurice "Jerry" Rome and wife Yvonne, Philip Rome and wife, Tammy, and Edward Rome and wife, Connie; 16 grandchildren, Melissa Larke Lawrence, Sarah, James and Jeffery Larke, Jeri Ann and Gerald Rome, Zachary, Kacie and Joshua Rome, Rebecca and Isabelle Tabor, Anna Wheeler, Emma Whitney and Nicholas, Christopher and Charlotte Rome; two great-grandchildren, Evan and Alex Lawrence; one sister, Shirley Watkins; and three sisters-in-law, Myrtle Rome, Grace Rome and Jackie Rome. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Homer Rome and Agnes Gaudet Rome; one son, Stephen Matthew Rome, two sisters, Virgie Broussard and Margaret Kohnke; three brothers, George Jr., Harding and Gerald Rome; and three brothers- in-law, Elmo Broussard, Peter Kohnke and Judge Louis Watkins. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines. He founded and opened Bayou Marine Corp. and remained active until his death. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening and reading. He treasured time spent with his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to T.A.R.C., any local Catholic school, South Terrebonne High or Immaculate Conception Cathedral School in Lake Charles. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 18. 2007 2:38AM Albertha Turner Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albertha "Peggy" Turner, 81, a native of Houma and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Nov. 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. till funeral time Monday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Religious services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Jesse James Darci Turner of Houma; one stepson, Huey P. Lyons of Houma; one daughter, Deborah Roosevelt Thomas; one stepdaughter, Joanetta Turner Parker; and her devoted cousin and caretaker Ora Royal White of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Turner; her parents, James Townsend and Mary Scrubb; and two stepsons, Freddie Turner and Calvin Turner. She was a member of Plymouth Rock Baptist Church and a retired employee of Terrebonne General Medical Center. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= November 19. 2007 11:59AM Sementra Barrow Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sementra Barrow, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph L. Barrow; two sons, Rodney Barrow of Austell, Ga., and Tony Barrow of Baton Rouge; four grandsons, Terrance Scott of Okinawa, Japan, Justin Tregessor of New Jersey and Savian and Sayondre Williams of Thibodaux; one daughter, Tammy M. Williams and husband, Sam, of Thibodaux; one granddaughter, Samarri Williams of Thibodaux; four brothers, Ronald Hickman and wife, Brenda, of Columbia, S.C., Roy Taylor of Houma and Eric and Eddie Taylor of Los Angeles; three sisters, Charlene Hickman of Utah, Donna Semien of Peoriz, Ariz., and Sybil "Renee" Tylor of Sherman Oaks, Calif/ She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred Turner Hickman and Edward Taylor; her stepfather, Charley Hickman; her goddaughter, Rochelle Wolfe; one sister, Sherry Taylor; and her grandparents, Thomas and Millie Turner. She was a retired parts manager with Sears of 32 years. She was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 18. 2007 2:38AM Joyce Callais Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joyce Rita Pitre Callais, 76, a native of Montegut and a resident of Cut Off, died at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Norman Joseph Callais; two daughters, Camille Jude Callais Pitre and Lea Marie Callais; one sister, June Evelyn Marie Pitre; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Camile Joseph Pitre and Pearl Mary Picou Pitre. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 19. 2007 12:00PM Rita Delatte Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita Marse Delatte, 85, a native and resident of Vacherie, died at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Barry Delatte and wife, Carol, and Larry Delatte and wife, Nadine; two daughters, Enola Waguespack and husband, Terrell, and Suzanne Rome and husband, Alfred; one brother, Bernard Marse; three sisters, Bernadette Tregre and husband, Alcide, Claire Gauthreaux and husband, Ed, and Teen Hymel and husband, Kelsey; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Delatte; her parents, Severas Sr. and Procla Falgoust Marse; one son, Billy Delatte; three brothers, Leonard, Augustin and Severas Marse Jr.; and two grandchildren, Debra Waguespack and Chad W. Delatte. Rose Lynn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 19. 2007 12:00PM Nelda Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nelda Marie Duplantis Hebert, 76, a native and resident of Chauvin, died after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer's at 1 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Henry W. "Pinky" Hebert Jr. of Chauvin; two daughters, Cassandra H. Young of Chauvin and Tansey H. Leonard and husband, Robert, of Houma; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gervais Duplantis and Louise Eschete Duplantis; two sons, Lemuel Hebert and Averill Hebert; two daughters, Melissa Hebert Howard and Vanessa Hebert; and two brothers, Magnus Duplant is and Renee "Rannie" Duplantis. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Ladies Auxiliary, the American Legion and VFW. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be Caine Howard, Gil Howard, Callie Howard, Dustin Leonard, Ross Leonard, Coty Young and Ronnie Young. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 19. 2007 12:01PM Joy Marie Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joy Olivier Marie, 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Russell Paul Marie; one son, Cory Jason Marie; one daughter, Shelly Marie Redmond and husband, Greg; two brothers, Gillis Olivier Jr. and wife, Jackie, and Dennis Olivier and wife, Paula; and three sisters, Brenda O. Guilbeau, Rita O. Guidry and husband, Donald, and Penne O. Dornan and husband, Mike. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gillis Olivier Sr. and Louise Vidal Olivier; and one sister, Sandra Olivier. She was a homemaker, a member of the Krewe of Aphrodite, St. Louis Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, St. Louis Altar Society and St. Louis Bereavement Committee. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Louis Catholic Church, 2226 Bayou Blue Road, Houma, LA 70364, for Mass memorials. She was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 19. 2007 12:01PM Pearl Pitre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pearl Guillot Pitre, 94, a native of Plattenville and resident of New Orleans, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. She is survived by one daughter, Charlene Pitre Guillot and husband, Elmo; one son, Ronald Pitre and wife, Beverly; one sister, Una Helen Guillot; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her huband, Aswell Peter Pitre; her parents, Michel Guillot and Angele Landry Guillot; three siblings, Twilla Blanchard, Landry Guillot and Claude Guillot; and one grandchild, Tod Pitre. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 19. 2007 12:02PM Norris Robichaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norris Joseph Robichaux, 102, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Julius Robichaux and wife, Maria, and Aaron Robichaux and wife, Nelly; seven daughters, Albert Sexton, Eveline Theriot, Ena Luke, Etta Ledet and husband, Ivan, Bertha "Mae Mae" Pellegrin and husband, Steven, Norma Sevin and husband, Brent, and Anna Lee Robertson; one sister, Gertie Pellegrin; 30 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; and 62 great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Agnolia Chaisson Robichaux; his parents, Adam J. and Marie Duplantis Robichaux; seven grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; two brothers, Oliver and Irvin Robichaux; and six sisters, Clavia Pellegrin, Olivia Pellegrin, Lena Authement, Lucretia Champagne, Eva Defelice and Florence Lapeyrouse. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 19. 2007 12:02PM Maurice Rome Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Maurice Gerard Rome, 80, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. today at Annunziata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis No. 1 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Yves LeBlanc Rome; five daughters, Beth Larke and husband, James, Isabelle Tabor and husband, Thomas, Becky Whitney and husband, Michael, Aimee Leckelt and husband, Keith, and Angie Walsh and husband, Tim; three sons, Maurice "Jerry" Rome and wife Yvonne, Philip Rome and wife, Tammy, and Edward Rome and wife, Connie; 16 grandchildren, Melissa Larke Lawrence, Sarah, James and Jeffery Larke, Jeri Ann and Gerard Rome, Zachary, Kacie and Joshua Rome, Rebecca and Isabelle Tabor, Anna Wheeler, Emma Whitney and Nicholas, Christopher and Charlotte Rome; two great-grandchildren, Evan and Alex Lawrence; one sister, Shirley Watkins; and three sisters-in-law, Myrtle Rome, Grace Rome and Jackie Rome. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Homer Rome and Agnes Gaudet Rome; one son, Stephen Matthew Rome, two sisters, Virgie Broussard and Margaret Kohnke; three brothers, George Jr., Harding and Gerald Rome; and three brothers- in-law, Elmo Broussard, Peter Kohnke and Judge Louis Watkins. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines. He founded and opened Bayou Marine Corp. and remained active until his death. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening and reading. He treasured time spent with his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to T.A.R.C., any local Catholic school, South Terrebonne High or Immaculate Conception Cathedral School in Lake Charles. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= November 20. 2007 12:35PM Edna Allemand Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edna Hebert Allemand, 65, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her lifetime friend, Lester Allemand; one son, Nathan J. Allemand Jr. and wife, Tessa R. Allemand; three sisters, Lucille Stroder, Elsie Stevens and Alice H. Eschette; and two grandchildren, Amanda and Donavon Allemand. She was preceded in death by her parents, Celeste and Foreman Hebert; one son, Jacques P. Allemand; one daughter, Dana M. Allemand; one brother, Tilman Hebert; and one sister, Marie Louise Bruce. She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 20. 2007 12:31PM Junius Arceneaux Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Junius "Man" Joseph Arceneaux Sr., 88, a native of Bayou Black and resident of Houma, died at 5:01 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery . He was the beloved husband of 66 years to Wilda Boudreaux Arceneaux of Houma; also survived by one son, Junius Arceneaux Jr. and wife, Rose, of Houma; two daughters, Elaine Naquin of Houma, and Vicki Schexnayder and husband, L.J., of Schriever; 10 grandchildren, Clay and Troy Naquin of Houma, Josh Arceneaux of Dulac, Louis Schexnayder Jr. of Thibodaux, Curt Schexnayder of Schriever, Schira Johnson of Boyce, Toni White, Denise Pete, Kristi Naquin of Houma and Brandy Theriot of Schriever; 23 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay Joseph Arceneaux and Donna Hebert Arceneaux; three brothers, Jimmy Arceneaux, Howard Arceneaux and Clifford Arceneaux; and three sisters, Janette Daigle, Myrtle Green and Ruby Sampay. He was retired with the City of Houma and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and received the Bronze Star GO 92 Hq 104th Inf Div 20 Dec 44, Good Conduct Medal and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 20. 2007 12:34PM Norris Benoit Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norris J. Benoit, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007. Funeral services were held Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rita Waguespack Benoit; two sons, Larry Benoit and Randy Benoit; one daughter, Sylvia B. Trosclair; 10 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joachim and Melvina Rodrigue Benoit; one son, Leroy Benoit; five brothers, Alcess, Valcour, Alces, Stanley and Norman Benoit; and one sister, Cora B. Gautreaux. He was a World War II veteran, a former Lafourche Parish School Bus Driver and a retired maintenance person for the Thibodaux Police Department. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 20. 2007 12:40PM Kelly Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kelly J. "Bree" Breaux, 44, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:51 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Lorraine Breaux; one son, Robert "Robbie" M. Breaux; one daughter, Lauren C. Breaux; one sister, Juli Breaux Dardar and husband, Tommy; and two nieces, Kaitlyn and Mallory Dardar. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roland and Esther Breaux and Dewey and Lelia Adams. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 20. 2007 12:41PM Ellis Brunet Jr. Ellis "Red" Joseph Brunet Jr., 70, a native of Dularge and resident of Theriot, died at 11:40 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Duplantis Brunet of Theriot; two daughters, Elaine Brunet of Lafayette, and Savanna Sasser and husband, Chris, of Pointe- aux-Chenes; two brothers, Kirvie Brunet and wife, Ethel, of Theriot, and Ruby Brunet and wife, Dolores, of Chauvin; three sisters, Thelma Duplantis and husband, Patrick, Earline McElroy and husband, John, of Houma and Emily Champagne and husband, Curtis, of Mission, Texas; and one grandchild, Isacc Sasser. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Joseph Brunet Jr. and Emily Champagne Brunet; three brothers, Russell Brunet, LeRoy Brunet and Earl Brunet; and two sisters, Leona Brunet and Brunella Brunet. He was a retired boat skipper and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed visiting friends and family on his scooter. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 20. 2007 12:46PM Lloyd Clement Lloyd "Red" Clement, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Anna Lee P. Clement; three sons, Lee, Aaron and Karl Clement; four brothers, Calford, Robert, Dave and Tommy Clement; two sisters, Deanna Ordoyne and Judy Callahan; six grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clairville and Edith Adams Clement; one son, Byron Clement; and one daughter, Shelly Clement. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 20. 2007 12:44PM Vera Danos Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vera Bourgeois Danos, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one brother, Norman Pitre; and two sisters, Inez B. Talbot and Corine B. Pitre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalmas "Bee" Danos; her parents, Wilfred and Olesia Robichaux Bourgeois; two brothers, Jessie Bourgeois and George Bourgeois; and five sisters, May B. Theriot, Una B. Robichaux, Nousty B. Foret, Sadie Bourgeois and Ida B. Sampia. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 20. 2007 12:44PM George Falgout Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George J. Falgout Jr., 91, a native of Labadieville and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Duet Falgout; one son, Wayne Falgout; two daughters, Joan Cheramie and husband, Daniel, and Sylvia Dufrene and husband, Kevin; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Falgout; six grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George J. Falgout Sr. and Lena Bergeron Falgout; one son, Dennis Falgout; one son-in-law, Norman Griffin Jr.; and one brother, Irvin Falgout. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 20. 2007 12:38PM Brother Alfred Kolb, S.C. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0711.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brother Alfred Kolb, S.C., whose birth name was Alfred S. Kolb, 90, died at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center at 4:35 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, Miss. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with bu rial in the Brothers' Cemetery in Bay St. Louis. He is survived by one brother, John Kolb; and one sister, Margarette Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Theresa Kolb; one brother, Charles R. Kolb; and one sister, Gertrude Kolb. He was a Brother of the Sacred Heart and taught in school for more than 60 years in Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Kenya and Uganda. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Foundation, 4600 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis is in charge of arrangements. ======================== November 20. 2007 12:43PM Pearl Pitre Pearl Guillot Pitre, 94, a native of Plattenville and resident of New Orleans, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, with interment in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. She is survived by one daughter, Charlene Pitre Guillot and husband, Elmo; one son, Ronald Pitre and wife, Beverly; one sister, Una Helen Guillot; her grandchildren, Glen and Patrice Guillot, Randy and Renee' Guillot, Steven and Carol Pitre, Ronda Pitre, James Speed and Tammie Summers; and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her huband, Aswell Peter Pitre; her parents, Michel Guillot and Angele Landry Guillot; three siblings, Twilla Blanchard, Landry Guillot and Claude Guillot; and one grandchild, Tod Pitre. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================