Obituaries for DECEMBER 2007; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 3: 21 December through 31 December Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 1 Jan 2008 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. ======================================================================= December 21. 2007 Marie Bruce Marie Bruce, 83, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Joseph Bruce and Johnny Bruce; one daughter, Rita Bruce; one brother, Michel J. Bruce; seven grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson A. Bruce; her parents, Joseph A. and Josephine Danos Bruce; one daughter, Mary E. Lee; four brothers, Morris, Adam, Lucien and Antoine Bruce; and four sisters, Lucille, Malvina, Eva and Marceliline Bruce. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 21. 2007 Edith Cola Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edith "Edie Mae" Williams Cola, 63, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at her daughter's residence in Gonzales, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles Baptist Church in Paincourtville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Queenie Naquin Williams of Bertrandville; one daughter, Cordell Williams and husband, Merlin, of Gonzales; two sons, Gary Muse and wife, Edith, of Donaldsonville, and Perry Muse and former wife, Leanna, of Paincourtville; four sisters, Elisha "Lola" Jasmine of Reserve, Linda Lewis of Hollywood, Calif., Julie "Toni" Dunbar of Oakland, Calif., and Ra'von Williams of Harvey; three brothers, Cleveland Williams of Palm Dale, Calif., Huey "Jack" Williams and James Williams Jr., both of Bertrandville; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, the Rev. James Williams Sr.; and two brothers, Eugene and Wilfred Williams. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 21. 2007 Harriet Golden Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harriet Washington Golden, 97, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Lula Mae Golden of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren, Federal Barkins, Marsha Golden Francis, Don Golden, Donna Golden Dyer, Mark Golden, Des Philip Williams and Elderick Philip; one daughter-in-law, Adell Golden; 13 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Golden Sr.; her parents, Whitaker and Ida Washington; two sons, Luther Golden Jr. and Van V. Cheatam; one daughter, Hester Golden Philip; two brothers, Ralph and Frank Washington; and one great-grandchild, Ariel N. Profit. She was a member of New Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board for more than 60 years. She also served as president of Pastor's aid ministry and as mother of the church. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 21. 2007 John Johnson John "Livewire" Johnson, 71, a native of Gibson and resident of Whiting, N.J., died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Johnnie Johnson, Darryl Jacobs, Bruce Gatling and Yul Johnson; two daughters, Yolanda R. Smith and Yvonne Rhames; three sisters, Eula Mae Carter, Hilda Washington and Essie Johnson; and two brothers, Agustas and Joseph Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Butler Johnson and Andrew Johnson Sr.; and two brothers, Andrew Johnson Jr. and Alexander Johnson Sr. He retired from Anheuser-Bush. Cushine-Houston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 21. 2007 Harry LeBoeuf Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harry Paul LeBoeuf, 81, a native of Montegut and resident of Morgan City for 35 years, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Gladys Ruiz LeBoeuf of Morgan City; two daughters, Laurelle Wolf and husband, William "Bill" of Bourg and Marcia Allemond and companion, Earl Quebedeaux of New Iberia; one brother, Olen LeBoeuf and wife, Alma, of Bourg; six grandchildren, William P. Wolf and wife, Courtney, Gregory A. Wolf, Matthew J. Wolf, Jonathan Harry Standridge, Elizabeth C. Standridge and Alexus E. Allemond; five great-grandchildren, Logan Wolf, Landon Wolf, Natalie Dore', Mackensia Burke and Jaden Standridge; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oleus LeBoeuf and Julienne Hebert LeBoeuf; three brothers, Norris, Galton and Allie LeBoeuf; and three sisters, Jeannette Belanger, Mary Alice Mestayer and Alma LeBoeuf. He was a retiree of Texaco Inc. with 40 years of service and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Mary AARP, Chevron Retiree's organization, the American Legion Post No. 272 and a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 21. 2007 Harold Leonard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harold "Cat" Leonard, 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Chackbay, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Leonard; two sons, Alphonse and Joseph Leonard; two brothers, Jackie and David Leonard; two sisters, Rita Peltier and Virgie Lee Blanchard; four grandchildren, Ashley Boudreaux, Joseph Leonard Jr., Dustin Leonard and Melody Cortez; and one great-grandchild, Aiden Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Zoe Lasseigne Leonard; two brothers, Noel and Andrew Leonard; and one sister, Shirley Leonard. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Decembe r 21. 2007 Marie Pierce Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie R. Pierce, 86, a native of Bourg and resident of Mathews, died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park. She is survived by one son, Charlie Pierce and wife, Mona; one daughter, Rose Pierce; one brother, Harry Pinel; five sisters, Gloria Bouzigar, Louise Sassonie, Antoinette Lasseigne, Earline Savoie and Diane Menser; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Pierce Sr.; her parents, Charlie Redmond and Stevia Rhodes Pinel; one infant son; two brothers, Lawrence and Steve Pinel; and one sister, Emma Thibodaux. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 21. 2007 Christine Robertson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Christine Robertson, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Old Fountain Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Louise Robertson; one son-in-law, Wallace Bradley Sr.; one sister, Lou Audrey Southall; one sister-in-law, Ceola Fletcher, all of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 20 great- great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Robertson Sr.; her parents, Stewart Davis Sr. and Eliza Davis; one son, Aaron Robertson Jr.; three daughters, Cora Le Bradley, Liza Robertson and Rosemary Robertson; four brothers, Stewart Jr., Irvin, Horace and Lloyd Davis; two sisters, Lilian Mary Tillman and Ethel Price Lawson; and her grandparents, Christine Joseph and Zabby Joseph. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 21. 2007 Robert Swan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Dwayne Swan, 40, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, LaDon Swan; four daughters, Racqueshey Swan, Racquel Swan, Tierra Simmons and Lawrenisha Jones; four sons, Robert Dwayne Swan Jr., Joshua Swan, Lamont Simmons and Lawrence Jones; and two brothers, Albert Dwight Swan Jr. and Wilbert Darnell Swan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Florence Swan; and his grandparents, Theodore and Julia Swan and Oliver and Beulah Ruffin. He attended Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 21. 2007 Willis Trosclair Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willis Joseph "Poto" Trosclair, 78, a native of Chackbay and resident of Choupic, died at 1:07 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Oncale Trosclair; one son, Burton Trosclair and wife, Shirley; one daughter, Dale Boudreaux and husband, Mike; two sisters, Lovinia Chiasson and Rerna Webre; eight grandchildren; and 16 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Trosclair and Armance Clement Trosclair; and one brother, Junius "Buck" Trosclair. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 22. 2007 2:19AM Norwin Adams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norwin "Nowood" P. Adams, 75, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Lottie C. Adams; two sons, Michael Adams, and Ricky Adams and wife, Jennifer; one daughter, Laura Loupe; three brothers, Nessey Adams, Ernest Adams and L.J. Adams; three sisters, Velma Plaisance, Eula Savoie and Shirley Pierce; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillier and Alexina Thibodaux Adams; one brother, Richard "Dicky" Adams; and one sister, Esma Orgeron. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW and a past member of Lockport Auxiliary Police Department. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 22. 2007 2:20AM Inez Denoux Inez Carline Denoux, 72, a resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. today at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Sabin S. Denous Jr.; her father, Ivory Carline; two daughters, Karen LeBouef and husband, Bruce, and Robin Bickham and husband, Rod; one brother, Charles Carline; and four grandchildren, Bradley and Andrew LeBouef and Chase and Alex Bickham. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernice Carline; and one sister, Carol Rodrigue. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 22. 2007 2:21AM William Gant William Gant, 68, a native of Patterson and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Jones Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Patterson Memorial. He is survived by his mother, Cora W. Gant of Patterson; one stepson, Michael Woods of Napoleonville; one stepdaughter, Irma Lee Jones of Morgan City; one brother, Roussell Gant of Patterson; and four sisters, Doris Gant, Betsy Turner, Iris Butler and Cheryl Weeden, all of Patterson. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother; and numerous relatives. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 22. 2007 2:20AM Scott Louque Scott A. Louque, 47, a native of New Orleans and resident of New Iberia, died at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. ======================================================================= December 23. 2007 12:21AM Norwin Adams Norwin "Nowood" P. Adams, 75, a native and resident of Lockport, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Mathews, with burial Resurrection Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Lottie C. Adams; two sons, Michael Adams, Ricky Adams and wife Jennifer; one daughter, Laura Loupe; four brothers, Nessey Adams, Ernest Adams, L.J. Adams and Edward Adams; three sisters, Velma Plaisance, Eula Savoie and S hirley Pierce; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillier and Alexina Thibodaux Adams; one brother, Richard "Dicky" Adams; and one sister, Esma Orgeron. He was a parishoner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Lockport Auxiliary Police Department. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== December 23. 2007 12:22AM Victoria Arceneaux Victoria "Vickie" Arceneaux, 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. She is survived by her son, Michael "Elmo" Arceneaux; three daughters, Karen Benoit, Cheryl Arceneaux, Patricia "Pattie" Cannon; one sister, Dorthy Roeds; six grandchildren, Kelly Benoit Leach, Nicholas Benoit, Dillon Cannon, Kelsey Cannon, Ashleigh Arceneaux and Christian Arceneaux; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob Leach and Joshua Leach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "C.J" Arceneaux; her parents, Elmo and Annette Candalora Middleton; and one son, Christopher Arceneaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 23. 2007 12:21AM Ora Jackson Ora M. Jackson, 75, a native of Schriever and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Morning Star Baptist Church, with burial in Livas Cemetery. She is survived by her sister, Lillie M. Parker. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wilbert Jackson; four sisters, Zenobia J. Thomas, Deborah J. Coleman, Cora J. Robinson, Gertrude Jackson; and her grandparents, Florence and Ben Livas. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 23. 2007 12:22AM Royal Rhodes Royal "Roy" Joseph Rhodes, 75, a native of Montegut and a resident of Houma, died at 5:37 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Baker Rhodes of Houma; one daughter, Shirley Kufel and husband Ralph of New Iberia; one sister, Marlene Authement of Houma; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred J. Rhodes Sr. and Angelina Courteaux Rhodes; and one brother, Wilfred J. Rhodes Jr. He worked as a salesman for K-Mart and served in the U.S. Army. He was a parishioner of First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of South Louisiana. Chuavin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 23. 2007 12:21AM Leotha Robinson Leotha "Cool Breeze" Johnson Robinson, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gibson, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at St. James Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her three daughters, Johnetta Bogan, Donna Short and Andrea Hanzy, all of Gibson; two sisters, Hattie Bell Williams of Portland, Ore., Mildred Harris of Gray; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Percy Robinson Sr.; her parents, the Rev. Walter Johnson Sr. and Valana A. Johnson; two sons, John Percy Robinson Jr. and John Percy Robinson I; three brothers, Howard Johnson, Clarence Johnson Sr. and Walter Johnson; three sisters, Etta J. Pharr, Helen J. Hanzy and Shirley J. Brooks; and her grandparents, Isiah Alvis Sr. and Emma Cross Avis. She was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 23. 2007 12:24AM Darrell Toups, Sr. Darrell J. Toups Sr., 51, a native of Donner and a resident of Gibson, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in St. Lawerence Cemetery in Chacahoula. He is survived by two sons, Byron Jean Toups and Darrel John Toups Jr.; three daughters, Rita May Fields and husband Eric, Christina Marie Barbo and husband Charlie and Bridget Lynn Toups; one brother, Ronnie Toups and wife Susanne; and one sister, Beverly Shavor and husband Michael; seven grandchildren, Sadie Lynn Rochel, Erica Jenee' Fields, Nakia Marie Fields, Kayla Lynn Barbo, Brandon Michael Barbo, Nicholas John Barbo, and Breyonna Lynn Verret. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Toups and Rita May Leblanc Toups; and one brother, Donnie Toups. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 24. 2007 Bernard Lapeyrouse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bernard "Mr. B." Lapeyrouse, 72, a native of Houma and a resident of Cocodrie, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Neil Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; two sons, Kurt Peter Lapeyrouse and Everette Paul Lapeyrouse and his wife Marla Champagne Lapeyrouse of Chauvin; two brothers, Joel Lapeyrouse of Houma and Cecil Lapeyrouse of Cocodrie; one sister, Priscella Redmond of Breaux Bridge; three grandchildren, Ross Everette Lapeyrouse, Macel Marie Lapeyrouse and Ruby Rae Lapeyrouse and one great-grandchild, Zaavan J. Campbell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Ruby LeBlanc Lapeyrouse. He was a retired oil-field worker with Placid Oil Company. He was an avid camper and fisherman, a member of the Bayou Ramblers, Les Amie and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree. He was a parishoner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 24. 2007 Doris Lawrence Doris A. Lawrence, 76, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. and a resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until service time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home with burial in the Green Oaks Memorial Cemetery in Baton Rouge. She is survived by her son, Kenneth W. Lawrence and wife, Gay; one daughter, Diane Lawrence and companion, Marty Haymon; one sister, Bonnie Yancey and husband, Larry; three grandchildren, Travis Lawrence and wife Sarah, Cory Lawrence and wife Dana, Allison Ryman and husband Toby; one great-grandchild, Landen Ryman; her devoted companion, Thomas Sjursen and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth T. Lawrence; her parents, Carl Paulsen and wife Ethel and Betty Limberg and husband Andrew; one sister, Renee Christensen and one nephew. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 24. 2007 Royal Rhodes Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Royal "Roy" Joseph Rhodes, 75, a native of Montegut and a resident of Houma, died at 5:37 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 to 9 a.m. today at First Baptist Church. Services will be 9 a.m. today at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Baker Rhodes of Houma; one daughter, Shirley Kufel and husband Ralph of New Iberia; one sister, Marlene Authement of Houma; and one grandchild, Benjamin Kufel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred J. Rhodes Sr. and Angelina Courteaux Rhodes; and one brother, Wilfred J. Rhodes Jr. He worked as a salesman for K-Mart and served in the U.S. Army. He was a parishioner of First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Louisiana. Chuavin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 25. 2007 David Bordelon Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David P. "Bordee" Bordelon Jr., 24, a native and resident of Galliano, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. He is survived by his parents, David P. "Red" Bordelon and Mandy M. Gisclair; and four brothers, Brandon P. LaBarge, Dwayne Halford Jr., Drake Gisclair and Dayne M. Bordelon. He was a Christian. He worked at Mid South Services. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 25. 2007 Jace Brunet Jace Michael Brunet, 20, a native of Galliano and a resident of Lafayette, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his parents, Allen and Dedra Schouest Brunet; his grandparents, Allen Brunet Sr., Dixie Brunet and Thelma Schouest; and one brother, Joshua Brunet and wife, Tomeka. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward "Pete" Schouest. He was a nursing student at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 25. 2007 Emile Eymard Emile A. "Crip" Eymard, 82, a native of Galliano and a resident of Larose, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by one son, Tony A. Eymard; two daughters, Laura E. Guidry and Elsie E. Balltzglier; one brother, Irvin Eymard; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Aglia Rousse Eymard; his second wife, Veneda Doucet Eymard; his parents, Emile H. Eymard and Luzia Danos Eymard; and two brothers, Roy and Johnny Eymard. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 25. 2007 Irwin LeBlanc Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irwin "Vin" James LeBlanc Sr., 81, a native of Larose and a resident of Bourg, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg. Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Arceneaux LeBlanc; seven sons, Michael LeBlanc, Mark LeBlanc, Kenneth LeBlanc and Charles LeBlanc, all of Bourg, David LeBlanc of Folsom, Daniel LeBlanc of Gray and Irwin LeBlanc Jr. of Culman, Ala.; five daughters, Linda Gullick of McComb, Miss., Darlene Pena', Annette Thompson of Houma, Mona Hutchinson of Gray and Mary Faucheaux of Waggaman; one sister, Irma Martin of Cut Off; 61 grandchildren; and 71 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis LeBlanc and Florestine Boudreaux LeBlanc; four brothers, Elton LeBlanc, Clifton LeBlanc, Armond LeBlanc and Albert LeBlanc; and one sister, Maria Burgess. He worked as a production foreman for Texaco. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 25. 2007 Scott Louque Scott Louque, 47, a native of New Orleans and a resident of New Iberia, died at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Funeral service was held Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Charlette Hodges Louque; his mother, Elsie Webre Louque; two sons, Scott Louque II and Wes Louque; two brothers, Todd Louque and Brad Louque; and one sister, Kim Louque. He was preceded in death by his father, Noah Louque; and one sister, Vicki Babin. He worked for Shell Oil for 15 years. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 25. 2007 Clayton Page Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clayton Lewis Page, 61, a native of Sanford, N.C., and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Gardens of Memories cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Latina Cenac Page of Houma; his mother, Pauline Powers Page of Sanford; one son, Jordon Page of Houma; two daughters, Jenna Page Giles and husband, Ryan, of Houma, Tabatha P. Kingsley and husband, Lee, of Las Vegas; three brothers, Roger Page, Ronnie Page and Stevie Page of Sanford; three sisters, Faye Baker, Diane Phillips and Theresa Stevens, all of Sanford; four grandchildren, Zachary, Joshua, Cheyenne and McKinna, all of Las Vegas; and pet, Faithful Puppy Foxy. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Mills Page. He worked as a manager for Trapp Chevrolet. He was and will always be remembered as a very devoted family man. He was a loving husband, dad and grandfather. He was more like a son than a son-in-law, and more like a brother than a brother-in-law. His strong faith in God and his promise was the heart and force that gave him the strong determination to fight his cancer battle and heart disease. He fought hard to beat it but he understood and accepted that God wanted him in His Kingdom much sooner. He fought this battle with grace and dignity. Clayton continued to enjoy his family and friends, having get-togethers, especially with his friends from Trapp coming to visit him. They used to call him "brother love" for his keen salesmanship qualities. We are all so blessed to have known such a special person in Clayton Page. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 26. 2007 11:22AM Glenn Chauvin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Glenn Anthony Chauvin, 56, a resident of Ball, died at his home, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Ball. Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Ball. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Peggy Lyons Chauvin; two sons, Chad Chauvin and wife, Melinda, of Deville and Daniel Chauvin of Ball; two daughters, Siouxrita Couvillon and husband, Kayne, of Marksville and Amanda Chauvin of Ball; two brothers, Dean P. Chauvin and Gene J. Chauvin, both of Houma; one sister, Ann M. Chauvin, of Houma; and eight grandchildren, Britney, Kasey, Seth, Laken, Lyndon, Dylan, Danielle and Kamren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Goode Chauvin and Betty Leonard Chauvin; three brothers, Kenneth J. Chauvin, Keith J. Chauvin and Tommy C. Chauvin; one sister, Joyce C. Champagne; and one granddaughter, Lindsey Couvillion. Pallbearers will be Dean P. Chauvin, Gene P. Chauvin, Chad A. Chauvin, Daniel J. Chauvin, Jonathan Sherer and Johnny Smith. Forest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 26. 2007 11:23AM Agnes Grice Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Agnes Boutte Grice, 97, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Livings of Houma; four grandchildren, Jan Cancienne and husband, Wayne, of Houma, Susan Blanchard and husband, Lee Kalik, of Pass Christian, Miss., Mary Ellen Tanner of Houma and Ray Blanchard Jr. and wife, Paula, of Houma; and five great-grandchildren, Amber Cancienne, Jacey Tanner, Branum Tanner, Chad Blanchard and Kellie Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Grice; her parents, Ulysses Boutte and Eldora Viator Boutte; and numerous brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker, a wonderful grandma, gardener and cook, very religious and deep faith which she passed on to her daughter and grandkids. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 26. 2007 11:23AM Clifton Kelly Clifton Carroll Kelly, 88, a native of Okolona, Ark., and resident of Luling, died at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Luling United Methodist Church. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Morris Kelly; two sons, Steve and Wayne Kelly; one sister, Sue Morehead; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dexter and Mae Maudie Kelly; one son, Tommy Kelly; and one brother, John Kelly. He was a member of United Methodist Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 26. 2007 11:23AM Adam Weber Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adam Russell "Poppie" Weber, 88, died at his home in Vacherie, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. James Catholic Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Weber; two sons, Allen Weber Sr. and wife, Beryl, and Wayne Weber, all of Vacherie; two daughters, Conchita Weber and Cheryl and husband, Louis, of Vacherie; one sister, Jessie Weber of Thibodaux; one daughter-in-law, Harriet Weber; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Mary Weber; one son, Raleigh Weber; one daughter, Maxine Weber; four sisters; one brother; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired sugar-cane farmer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 27. 2007 12:27PM Victoria Arceneaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Victoria "Vickie" Arceneaux, 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. She is survived by one son, Michael "Elmo" Arceneaux; three daughters, Karen Benoit, Cheryl Arceneaux, Patricia "Pattie" Cannon; one sister, Dorthy Roeds; six grandchildren, Kelly Benoit Leach, Nicholas Benoit, Dillon Cannon, Kelsey Cannon, Ashleigh Arceneaux and Christian Arceneaux; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob Leach and Joshua Leach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "C.J" Arceneaux; her parents, Elmo and Annette Candalora Middleton; and one son, Christopher Arceneaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2007 12:30PM Eula Bourgeois Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eula Mae Mayeaux Bourgeois, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Carroll Bourgeois and wife, Gwen Jones Bourgeois, of Lafayette, and Kenneth Bourgeois and wife, Maude Lecompte Bourgeois, of Thibodaux; one daughter, Elizabeth "Liz" Bourgeois Boudreaux of Thibodaux; one brother, Clarence Mayeaux Jr. of Houma; one sister, Bridget Pitre and husband, Junius, of Houma; five grandchildren, Myree B. Calix and husband, Daniel, of Baton Rouge, Marc Bourgeois and wife, Nicole, of Oxford, Miss., Jeremy Bourgeois of Thibodaux, Lacey Bourgeois of Thibodaux and Brandon Boudreaux of Thibodaux; and one great-grandchild, Samantha Calix. She was preceded in death by her husband, Berming "Bon Bon" Bourgeois; her parents, Clarence Mayeaux Sr. and Aline Roundtree Mayeaux; and four sisters, Pearl, Margaret and Elizabeth Mayeaux and Hazel Guidry. She was a retired employee of Nicholls State University, having previously worked for the Dixie Theater and St. Joseph's Hospital. She was known as family oriented, a hard worker and a good listener. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2007 12:31PM Agnes Grice Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Agnes Boutte Grice, 97, a native of New Iberia and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Livings of Houma; four grandchildren, Jan Cancienne and husband, Wayne, of Houma, Susan Blanchard and husband, Lee Kalik, of Pass Christian, Miss., Mary Ellen Tanner of Houma and Ray Blanchard Jr. and wife, Paula, of Houma; and five great-grandchildren, Amber Cancienne, Jacey Tanner, Branum Tanner, Chad Blanchard and Kellie Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Grice; her parents, Ulysses Boutte and Eldora Viator Boutte; and numerous brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker, a wonderful grandma, gardener and cook, very religious and deep faith which she passed on to her daughter and grandkids. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2007 12:32PM Rita LaGrange Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita Pierce LaGrange, 83, a native of Cut Off, a former resident of Arabie and resident of Metairie, died at 12:16 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Gail Rylee and husband, Chuck; two grand children, Jill Hogaboone and husband, MacKenzie, and Keri Dewhirst and husband, Joseph Jr.; three great-grandchildren, Kacie and Rilee Hogaboone and Luke Dewhirst; and two sisters, Audrey Cheramie and Sidonia Ferdinandensen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest C. LaGrange; her parents, Ernest and Bertha Matherne Pierce; one daughter, Carolyn Tidd; one brother, Horace Pierce; and one sister, Gladys Mayet. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2007 12:33PM Brent Ledet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brent J. Ledet, 55, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Cut Off, died at 6:06 a.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Christine M. Ledet; his mother, Norma T. Ledet; one son, Ryan Ledet; one daughter, Kieryn B. Ledet; one brother, Kim J. Ledet; and two sisters, Barbara A. Ledet and Dawn A. Ledet. He was preceded in death by his father, Branton J. Ledet. He was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2007 12:33PM Leo Pitre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leo Paul "T-Paul" Pitre, 73, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious service will be at noon Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by two sons, David P. Pitre and James J. Pitre; five daughters, Sarah P. Spurr, Ann M. Pitre, Jane P. Galjour, Margaret P. Terrebonne and Tina P. Hebert; one brother, Benton Pitre; one sister, Delphine "Nin" Terrebonne; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Mae Curole Pitre; his parents, Nocess and Sedonia C. Pitre; one grandson, Nicholas Pitre; and one half-brother, Nolty Vizier. He was a commercial fisherman and enjoyed working on cars, his boat, welding and dancing. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2007 12:34PM Josephine Ramirez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Josephine Capitano Ramirez, 88, a native of St. Louis and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Danny Ramirez of Sontag, Miss., and Joseph Ramirez of Houma; three daughters, Rosemary Bergeron of Sontag, Shirley Ann Dupre and Frances Ann Patton of Houma; one brother, Jimmy Capitano of Kenner; 19 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ramirez; her parents, Frank Capitano and Josephine Cali Capitano; two brothers, Sam Capitano and Anthony Capitano; and one sister, Jenny Hebert. She was a homemaker and a member of Living Word Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2007 12:34PM Gloria Shultis Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gloria LeBoeuf Shultis, 74, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at noon Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Calvin J. Shultis of Pahoa', Hawaii, and Richard "Ricky" J. Schultis of Houma; one daughter, Shirley Smith and husband, Ronnie, of Houma; one stepson, Ernest Howard Shultis and wife, Pearl, of Chauvin; two brothers, Joseph LeBoeuf and Leroy LeBoeuf of Chauvin; two sisters, Jeanne "Bell" Pellegrin of Schriever and Joyce Stelly of Breaux Bridge; three grandchildren, Jacqueline "Jackie" Farone and husband, Dominick, of Tulsa, Okla., Amber Smith and Zachary Smith of Houma; and one step-grandchild, Curtis Shultis of Chauvin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Shultis; her parents, Milton and Agnes LeBoeuf; and numerous brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker, an antique and depression glass collector, a loving Mom and Maw Maw. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 27. 2007 12:35PM Austin Stevens Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Austin "Bozo" S. Stevens, 87, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Leoncia Breaux Stevens; two sons, Paul Stevens and Ricky Stevens and wife, Lisa; two daughters, Joyce Miller and husband, Sidney, and Sandra Petit and husband, Todd; one son-in-law, Philip Theriot; one sister, Greta Boudreaux; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Victoria Bourgeois Stevens; two daughters, Silvia Theriot and Janet Stevens; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Allemand Stevens; six brothers, Dudley, Elson, Nolan, Edward, Douglas and Richard Stevens; and three sisters, Gladys LeBlanc, Cecile Constance and Vivian Malone; and one grandchild. He was a member of the American Legion and Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 28. 2007 12:56PM Anthony Bolden Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony "Tony" Bolden, 55, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 21, 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 the funeral home, with burial in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Anneka Bauveene and husband, Isaac Sr., Ebony Butler and Ya'Shica Butler; three brothers, William Bolden and wife, Annie, Layman Earl Bolden Jr. and wife, Anna, and Leslie Bolden Sr. and wife, Ophelia; one sister, Pamela Brooks and husband, Murrel; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Sr. and Rose Bolden; one brother, Ronald Johnson; one sister, Elaine Johnson; and his grandparents, Matthew Bolden, Viorginia Bolden Jones, Laymon Jones, and Emile and Harriet Washington. He was a member of Harvest Cathedral. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 12:56PM J. Earl Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and clic k on the name of interest. ========== J. Earl Boudreaux, 86, a native of Abbeville and resident of Gray, died at 5:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to funeral time Sunday at Living Word Church in Houma. Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Dubnik Boudreaux; two sons, Paul Glenn Boudreaux and Greg Boudreaux; one daughter, Trudie B. Dugas; three brothers, Elliott, Oris and Ray Boudreaux; one sister, Emme "Jane" Rakigjija; one daughter-in-law, Ellen Porche Boudreaux; seven grandchildren, Jimmy Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Samantha, Melissa Boudreaux, Elizabeth Boudreaux, Brandon Brien and wife, Julie, Hunter Dugas, Lacy Dillard and husband, Dennis, and Megan Boudreaux; and six great-grandchildren, Thane Tippet, Brayden Dillard, Eli Brien, Ian Brien, Haven Meyers and Elise Bienvenu. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcibiade Boudreaux and Anita Bouquet Jeffers; and one son, Jimmy Don Boudreaux Sr. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Living Word Church Building Fund. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 12:57PM Luella Burch Luella Loup Burch, 86, a native and former resident of Wallace and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by two daughters, Vicki B. Beadle and husband, Robert, of Reserve and Monica Burch of Thibodaux; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Burch; her parents, Pascal Loup and Emelie Roussel Loup; and seven siblings, Nemour Loup, Felician Loup, Ferdinand Loup, Roy Loup, Clemence Waguespack, Loulutte Hymel and Velma Biondello. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 12:59PM Francis Carrier Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Francis N. "T-Ben" Carrier Jr., 92, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Francis N. "Nicky" Carrier III and wife, Loretta; one daughter, Marie C. "Teetsie" Simoneaux and husband, Kenneth; one sister, Shirley C. Gilbert; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Talbot Carrier; and his parents, Francis N. "Nick" Carrier Sr. and Amelie B. Carrier. He was a U.S. World War II veteran, half-owner of Bayouside Golf Course and was the retired owner of Assumption Motors Ford Dealership for 40 years. He was Napoleonville Alderman on Town Council, a charter member of Napoleonville Fire Department, a member of the board of directors for Assumption Bank and Trust and a 3rd degree member of Council No. 1099 in Napoleonville and served as Grand Knight for two-year term. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 12:58PM Pamula Coleman Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pamula Madison Coleman, 48, a native of Houma and resident of Metairie, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Hill Zion Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Providence Park. She is survived by her husband, Willie Coleman; two daughters, Candance and Mikayla Coleman; two brothers, Troy Smith and wife, Christine, and Tyrone Smith; and two sisters, Shelia Walker and husband, Donald, and Ethel Russel and husband, Glenn. She was preceded in death by one brother, Barry Keith Madison; and her grandparents, Frank Sr. and Gladys Scott Madison. N.A. James Funeral Home of Hammond is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 12:58PM Dr. Harold Demmer Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. Harold Frank "Doc" "Honey" Demmer Sr., 81, a native of Cincinnati and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Alicelee Knoff Demmer of Houma; one son, Harold Demmer Jr. and wife, Loretta, of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Linda Sheridan and husband, Dennis, of Estero, Fla., and Lisa O'Dell and husband, Jerry, of Lubbock, Texas; one brother, Frank Xavier Demmer Jr. and wife, Sara, of Riverview, Fla.; four grandchildren, Jay Dupont, David Dupont, Lindsey O'Dell and Kelli O'Dell Mayes; six great-grandchildren, Evan Dupont, Mena Dupont, Landon Dupont, Amy Dupont, Trey Dupont and Baby Dupont; and one niece, Kristie Humphrey and husband, Greg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Xavier Demmer Sr. and Elsie Rossig Demmer. He was a retired doctor of optometry for 48 years. He was president of the American Optometric Association, president of the Gulf Zone Optometric Society, president of Louisiana State of Optometrists, vice president of American Optometric Association, president of Houma Lions Club and PTA at Houma Elementary, a member of Chamber of Commerce, Southern Eye Bank, Terrebonne Parish and Bayou River Area Health Planning Commission, Boy and Girl Scouts, American Legion and the VFW, instrumental in initiating and securing an eye/vision care program in the Louisiana State Penitentiary system, awarded Bourg Lions Community Service Award, Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation Service Award and named Louisiana Doctor of Optometry. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in Okinawa during World War II. In optometry school he was a member of Omega Epsilon Phi Fraternity and the Illuminating Engineering Society. He devoted much time to community, civic and church work. He loved trains, football, golf, baseball, reading, drawing/designing and public speaking. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Southern College of Optometry, 1245 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 (901)722-3200. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma, Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 12:59PM Sally Duet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sally P. Duet, 98, a native of Cut Off and resident of Jefferson, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Judy Robichaux; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lodgar Duet; her father, Pierre Pitre; one son, Lawson Duet; and one daughter, Lovida Duet. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 Edward Hamilton Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward Hamilton Sr., 72, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center, Wednesday, D ec. 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Tabernacle of Love Ministry in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by two daughters, Theresa Hamilton of Thibodaux and Cynthia Hamilton of Arkansas; seven sons, Ralph Hamilton of Houma, Kennedy Hamilton of Amelia, Edward, Aaron and Kelvin Hamilton of Labadieville, Sam Hamilton of Thibodaux and Christopher Hamilton of New Orleans; two sisters, Dorothy Kennedy of Houma and Audrey H. Rohilliard of Labadieville; and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Francis Frye Hamilton; his parents, Junius and Clara Hamilton; two brothers, Joseph and Cleveland Hamilton; and two sisters, Dee Audry Patterson and Evelyn Breaux. He was a retired laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 Le'Anh Hawkins Le'Anh Alexis Hawkins, infant, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today at Halfway Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her parents, Zacchaeus Leon Hawkins and Brandi Short. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 Larry Lewis Larry "LaLa" Lewis, 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church No. 2. Funeral service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Courtney and Tawanda Miller of Houma; five brothers, Alvin Lewis and wife, Jackie, Lionel Lewis and wife, Patricia, Eric Lewis and wife, Cynthia, Neal W. Lewis and wife, Stephanie, and Kenny Lewis and wife, Bridget, all of Houma; four sisters, Gloria M. Jones, Annie George and husband, Alvin Sr., Annette Fusilier and husband, Paul, and Barbara A. and Angela M. Lewis, all of Houma; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Lewis Sr. and Ada Kemp; one brother, David Lewis Jr.; three sisters, Hazel, Yvonne and Patricia Lewis; and his grandparents, Jim and Salena Lewis, and Sherman and Annie Scoby Kemp. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 George Nevis Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George Nevis Jr., 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Resident Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Nevis; nine sons, Kimball Nevis and wife, Roslyn, George Nevis III and wife, Angela, Byron Nevis and wife, Trina, Gregory Nevis, Gary Williams Sr. and wife, Jacqulyn, Troy Davis and wife, Andrea, Elliot Nevis and wife, Shenika, Shawn Nevis and wife, Clisha, and Christopher Nevis; two daughters, Deborah Wagner and husband, Allen, and Sharon Felix and husband, Craig; 26 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Nevis Sr. and Viola Washington. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Resident Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 Joseph Perio Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Clarence Perio Jr., 70, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Williams Perio; three daughters, Tammie P. Winchester and husband, John, of Houston, Jolanda Perio of Houma and Chantel Townsend of Houma; three sons, David Perio and wife, Hazel, Joseph C. Perio Jr. and Darren T. Perio Jr., all of Houma; three brothers, Edward, Sidney and Perry Perio of Thibodaux; four sisters, Mary Ann Smith of Raceland, Judy and Elizabeth Perio of Thibodaux and Shirley Perio of San Pablo, Calif.; and 10 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Clarence and Alma Johnson Perio; one son, Michael T. Perio; two brothers, Elijah and Nolan Perio; and four sisters, Lucretia Perio, Geogiana Perio, Debra P. Williams and Mable P. Franklin. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of Tri-Parish Golf Association and Beautifying Club at New Rising Sun Baptist Church and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 Sister Mary Claire Rodrigue Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sister Mary Claire Rodrigue, whose birth name was Marie Barbara Rodrigue, 83, a native of Lockport, died at Touro Hospital in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Rosary will be prayed at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, Julian Rodrigue Sr. of Covington and Gerald Rodrigue of Madisonville; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Flossie Rodrigue; and two sisters, Rosalie Rodrigue Heim and Rita Rodrigue Hamilton. She was in her 62nd year of religious life, entering the Immaculate Conception congregation in 1942 and professing vows in 1945. She ministered as a teacher in Louisiana schools at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Whitecastle, St. Vincent de Paul in New Orleans and St. Charles Borromeo in Destrehan, and from 1963 to 2006 at Holy Rosary Catholic School as principal and teacher and as a missionary to Saltillo, Mexico. She was educated at Dominican College in New Orleans where she earned a degree in elementary education. She is the recipient of the distinguished Papal Medal "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice". In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Holy Rosary School, P.O. Box 40, Larose, LA 70373 (985) 693-3342. Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home in New Orleans is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 Henry Scavone Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Henry Scavone, 80, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Lockport, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Memorial United Methodist Church in Mathews. Religious service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his companion, Kathy Guidroz Detiveaux; and two sisters, Lena Moran and Josie Vitenas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Porche Scavone; his parents, Arturo and Leona Graffagnina Scavone; four brothers, Sam, Louis, Anthony and Jacob Scavone; and five sisters, Rosa Lee Campesi, Saraphine Campanile, Mary Gomez, Doris Colletti and Mamie Campesi. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to DARE or K-9 program of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's' Office. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 28. 2007 Dianne Simmons Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits /2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dianne M. "T-Da" Simmons, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Peter Baptist Church, with burial in Bisland Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Daniel Albert Simmons; three brothers, Benjamin Simmons Sr. of Montegut, Rodney Simmons and Daniel Simmons and wife, Gertrude, of Gray; three sisters, Dorothy Ross and husband, Allen, of Gray, Gloria VanBuren and Helena Allen of Montegut; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Sr. and Helena Taylor Simmons; three brothers, Albert, Henry Sr. and Danny Simmons; two sisters, RoseDell Fry and Mary VanBuren; and her grandparents, Rodney and Edith Simmons, Verna Simmons and Kittie and Eddie Taylor. She was a member of the senior choir, Vacation Bible School and St. Peter Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 29. 2007 12:32AM C.W Barton C.W. "Pete" Barton, 92, a native of Texas, a former resident of Conroe, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Funeral services were held at Cashner Funeral Home in Conroe. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marijo Wilemon Barton; one daughter, Sondra B. Guidry and husband, Ron "Black" Guidry; two brothers, Carl Barton of Conroe and Conrad Barton of Beaumont, Texas; two sisters, Faye Shepherd of Sacramento, Calif., and Sue Nutter of Victoria, Texas; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Naomi Barton; and one sister, Jo Hatcher. Cashner Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 29. 2007 12:32AM Clarence Daigle Sr. Clarence J. Daigle Sr., 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Vella G. Daigle; one son, Clarence Daigle Jr. and wife, Gail; two daughters, Deanna D. Benoit and Carol Alack and husband, Joe; two brothers, Edward and Richard Daigle; four grandchildren, Terry Daigle Sr., Darren Benoit, Jody Alack and Jennifer D. Black; and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Armand "Boon" and Celina Labouf Daigle; one son-in-law, Andrew Benoit; four brothers, Chester, Allen, Murphy and Willie Daigle; and one sister, Ester D. Talbot. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 29. 2007 12:33AM Norris LeBlanc Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norris G. "Nu Nu" LeBlanc, 76, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 9:28 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Milton LeBlanc Sr.; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Bella LeBlanc. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 29. 2007 11:58PM Jimmie Bilyeu Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jimmie McGill Bilyeu, 84, a native of Elliott, Ark., a former resident of Golden Meadow and a resident of New Hebron, Miss., died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Masonic service will be held at noon at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Williams Bilyeu; two sons, Dennis Joseph Bilyeu and wife, Renée Georges Bilyeu, and Jimmie M. Bilyeu Jr. and wife, Suzette Lagarde Bilyeu; three brothers, Wallace Bilyeu, J.P. Bilyeu Jr. and Woodie Bilyeu; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Perry Bilyeu and Deloris Burris Bilyeu; and one sister, Matta Lois Evans. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was a Mason and a member of the American Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, Fla., 33136-1494. The foundation can be contacted by phone at 1-800-327-4545, or by e- mail at contact@parkinson.org. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== December 29. 2007 11:58PM Glenn Dugas Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Glenn Paul "Bubba" Dugas, 55, a native of Houma and a resident of Opelousas, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the Falgout Funeral Home chapel. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Fay Lanelos Dugas; his father, Wilson Louis Dugas Jr.; two sons, Jason Dugas and Burnell Chatman; three daughters, Cassandra Breaux, Jenny Talley and Melinda Dugas; two brothers, Dan and Wilson Louis III Dugas; three sisters, Laura Richard, Ida Bergeron and Carey Thibodeaux; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois LeBlanc Dugas; and one granddaughter, Samantha Chatman. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 29. 2007 11:59PM Louis Porche Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis John Porche, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:13 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Chauvin Funeral Home chapel. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with interment at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Judy Keys Porche of Houma; two sons, John Porche and wife, Cindy, and Jason Porche of Houma; two daughters, Catherina Porche and Aundra Porche of Houma; one sister, Yvonne Porche Hutchinson of Houma; three grandchildren, Lacey Triche, Miranda Porche and Nicholas Porche; two great- grandchildren, Isaiah Willis and Savanna Triche; and his former wife Joyce Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Caul Paul Porche Sr. and Charlotte Peret Porche; two brothers, Caul Paul Porche Jr. and Norman Porche. He was self-employed with Porche Wholesales. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 30. 2007 12:00AM Donald Rhodes Donald Thomas "Teet" "Black" Rhodes, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died after a long illness at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux, officiated by his first cousin, Father Paul Bergeron. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Duet Rhodes; two sons, Kent M. Rhodes, M.D. and wife, Karen, and their children, Ryan, Joshua, Rachel and Jacob, and Troy T. Rhodes and wife, Wendy, and their children, Summer and Troy Jr.; one stepdaughter, Melissa Arceneaux Lavergne and husband, Mike; one stepgreat- granddaughter, Jenna Marie Lavergne; one brother, Douglas Rhodes and wife, Susan; two sisters, Eura Lee Rhodes Babin and Una Rhodes Authement and husband, Douglas; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiltz and Libby Lirette Rhodes; one brother, Robert Rhodes; and his grandparents, Eddie and Celestine Fanguy Lirette and Thorest and Lydia Callahan Rhodes. He served his country as a corporal in Tank Co. 38th Infantry Regiment as a gunner in the Korean War in 1953 and 1954. He was a master masonry bricklayer for more than 20 years and worked at Latex Drilling for many years. He loved the outdoors and hunting and fishing. He loved people, and he was very easy to love. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360. Many thanks are given to Grace Guthrie, R.N. and the wonderful people of Hospice. He donated his body to LSU New Orleans Anatomical School. He wanted the young doctors to learn from his disease. ======================== December 30. 2007 12:01AM Josephine Trahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Josephine Boudreaux Trahan, 62, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Leffery Trahan; two sons, Hardy Trahan and wife, Sandra, and Jessie Trahan and wife, Brenda; five daughters, Veronica Parfait and husband, Elton, Mary Bowden, Marilyn Jarreau and husband, Billy, Carolyn Walker and husband, Jerry, and Monica Boudreaux; two brothers, Stanley and Adam Jr. Boudreaux; one sister, Bertha Glynn; 26 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam Sr. and Edith Knobloch Boudreaux; one son, Leffery Trahan Jr.; three daughters, Vanessa, Rose and infant Trahan; two brothers, Philip and Herman Boudreaux; and three sisters, Ada Boudreaux, Kanunnie Danos and Veronica Williams. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= December 30. 2007 5:04PM Gavyn Braud Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gavyn Joseph Braud, 9 weeks old, died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Hixson Funeral Home in Welsh. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Broussard Cemetery in Lacassine. He is survived by his parents, Jonathan and Amy Courville Braud of Lacassine; his maternal grandparents, Linda and Bret Thibodeaux of Vinton, Junior Courville of Lacassine and Cari Underwood of League City, Texas; his paternal grandparents, John and Deborah Braud of Houma; his maternal great-grandparents, Idell Courville of Hayes and Ricki Edeburn of LaPorte, Texas; his paternal great-grandparents, Patricia Positerry of Houma and Gail Benoit of Hammond; his godparents, David Monceaux and Michelle Courville, both of Lacassine; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com. Hixson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 30. 2007 5:04PM Eda Melancon Eda Melancon, 86, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her two daughters, Patsy Williams and husband, Jim, and Denise Orgeron; one daughter-in-law, Becky Melancon; two sisters, Denise and Odette Blanchard; and six grandchildren, Tom Williams, Maggie Williams, Peter Orgeron Jr., Cherie Orgeron, Aimee Melancon and Andre' Melancon. She was preceded in death by her husband, George T. Melancon Sr.; her parents, Charles J. and Ida Marguette Blanchard; one son, George T. Melancon Jr.; three brothers, Charles M., Alfred J. and John M. Blanchard; and two sisters, Camille Blanchard and Jeanne O. Blanchard. She was a beautician by trade and a lifelong parishioner of St. Anne Catholic Church. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== December 30. 2007 5:04PM Louis Porche Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2007/f0712.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis John Porche, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:13 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Chauvin Funeral Home chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. at the chapel, with interment at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Judy Keys Porche of Houma; two sons, John Porche and wife, Cindy Porche, and Jason Porche of Houma; two daughters, Catherina Porche and Aundra Porche of Houma; one sister, Yvonne Porche Hutchinson of Houma; three grandchildren, Lacey Triche, Miranda Porche and Nicholas Porche; two great-grandchildren, Isaiah Willis and Savanna Triche; and his former wife Joyce Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Caul Paul Porche Sr. and Charlotte Peret Porche; two brothers, Caul Paul Porche Jr. and Norman Porche. He was self-employed with Porche Wholesales. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================