Obituaries for MARCH 2008; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 2: 11 March through 20 March Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 1 April 2008 PLEASE NOTE: As of 1 August 2007 obituaries for the Comet and Courier Newspapers are Identical ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ======================================================================= March 11. 2008 12:21PM Nina Badeaux ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nina Margaret Allen Badeaux, 86, a native of Houma, a former resident of New Iberia and resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., died Saturday, March 8, 2008. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia. She is survived by one daughter, Fay Ann Alliston and husband, Woody, of Bay St. Louis; one brother, Gene LeBoeuf of Thibodaux; five sisters, Luella Guidry, Jeanne Doiron, Imelda Acosta and Connie Boudreaux, all of Houma and Judy Musslewhite of Gilbert, Ariz.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lemuel Allen; her second husband, Freddie Badeaux; her parents, James and Inez LeBoeuf; and two brothers, Roger LeBoeuf and Jimmy LeBoeuf. She was Catholic. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Odyssey Hospice, 9414 Three Rivers Road, Suite 3, Gulfport, MS 39503. Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 11. 2008 12:22PM Stella Boudreaux ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stella R. Boudreaux, 76, a native of Waggaman and resident of Boutte, died at 12:37 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2008. Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. today at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis, with burial in St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She is survived by her husband, Forrest Boudreaux Sr.; three sons, Forrest Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Peggy, Kenneth Michael Boudreaux and wife, Denise, and Don Boudreaux; five brothers, Manuel, O.J., Gary, Jerry and Keith Rodriguez; five sisters, Bertha Guillot, Mercy Knight, Elsie Punch, Darlene Pendergraph and Kathy Borne; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Stella Daigle Rodriguez. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 11. 2008 12:22PM Sister Mary Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sister Mary Louis Breaux, O. Carm., whose birth name was Mildred Mary Breaux, 88, a native of Rayne and resident of Eastridge Nursing Home in Abbeville, died Saturday, March 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne. Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Rayne. She is survived by one stepbrother, Fred Hebert; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur J. Breaux and Celiva M. LeBlanc; one brother, A.C. Breaux; one half-brother, Thomas O. Hebert; and one sister, Chloe Breaux. She was in her 69th year of her religious profession. She taught for more than 40 years at several Mount Carmel schools, including one in Thibodaux. Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 11. 2008 12:23PM Christina Ellender Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Christina Marie Ellender, 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:12 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her loving friend, Daniel Duplantis; one son, Jared Lee Ellender and wife, Marivic, of Killen, Texas; one brother, Wayne Ellender of Houma; eight sisters, Carol Ellender, Theresa Redmond and husband, Glenn, Wanda Rogers of Houma, Mary Ellender of Dularge, Bonnie Welch and husband, Keith, of Chauvin, Paula Hebert and husband, Butch, of Houma, Winnie Falgout and husband, Barry, of Gray and Laraine Giroir and husband, Craig, of Schriever; and one grandchild, Aisha Zacarias Ellender. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Peter Ellender and Helen Waguespack Ellender; two brothers, Darrell Ellender and Barry Ellender; one sister, Patricia Seago; and her grandparents, Oliver and Josephine Samanie Waguespack, Lee Joseph and Aglae Thibodeaux Ellender. She was an associate with J.C. Penney and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Christina Marie Ellender Medical Fund at Capital One Bank. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 11. 2008 12:23PM Mitchell Guidry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mitchell "Mitch" Henry Guidry, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008. Funeral service was held at noon today at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by one daughter, Janet LeCompte and husband, Mitch, of Houma; two brothers, Ulysses Guidry of Houma and Louis Guidry of Grand Caillou; two grandchildren, Derek LeCompte and Kayla LeCompte; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron LeCompte and Jayce LeCompte. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Beaulah Mayeaux Guidry; his parents, Freddie Guidry and Armantine Marcel Guidry; five brothers, Acklen, Whitney, Hewitt, Wade and Chester Guidry; and one sister, Sarah Guidry. He was a retired self-employed electrician and a member of Thibodaux Amateur Radio Club. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 11. 2008 12:24PM Naomi Jones Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Naomi B. Jones, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at her daughter's home in Napoleonville, Sunday, March 9, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Benedict The Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville. Rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Rodney Jones of Napoleonville; two daughters, Gayle Williams and husband, Sullivan, of Napoleonville and Josephine Lewis and husband, Reginald, of Belle Rose; one brother, Charles Beasley of Napoleonville; two sisters, Catherine Moore and husband, Ulysses, and Odamary Oliver of Belle Rose; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Jones; her parents, Clarence and Josephine Beasley; two brothers, Harris and Ferman Beasley; one sister, Ruth Dupaty; and one daughter-in-law, Virginia Jones. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 11. 2008 12:24PM Mildred Pierce Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mildred Galjour Pierce, 80, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Monday, March 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Wiley J. "Balay" Pierce; two sons, Rodney Pierce and wife, Sharon, and David Pierce; one daughter, Janell P. Danos and husband, Brian; one sister, Blanche Martin; 10 grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Alice Terrebonne Galjour; one brother, Lou Galjour; and one sister, Grace G. Williams. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 11. 2008 12:25PM William Primm Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William "Sonny" Erwin Primm, 69, a native of Robeline and resident of Houma, died at 10:14 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. He is survived by his wife, Annie Ray Martin Benoit Primm; two stepsons, Charles Benoit and Nathan Benoit; two daughters, Deborah Leger and Elizabeth Primm; six stepdaughters, Brenda Dupree, Cheryl Golmon, Pam Fitzgerald, Melanie Knoblock, Crystal Hornsby and Mia Gauthier; one sister, Marie Shoemaker; two grandchildren; 20 step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Wilma Primm. He was a musician. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 11. 2008 12:25PM Frank Sagona Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frank J. "Pappy" Sagona Jr., 67, a native of Houma and resident of Ida, died at Vivian Healthcare Thursday, March 6, 2008. Funeral service was held Monday at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home in Vivian, with burial in Munnerlyn Chapel Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sue Sagona; one son, Joey Sagona and wife, Sonya, of Shreveport; one sister, Louise Ledet of Houma; and one brother, Richard Sagona of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr. and Louise Sagona; four sisters, Rita Lange, Betty Vail, Anne Mae McElroy and Cathy Reeves; and one brother, Anthony Sagona. He ran the snack bar at Vo Tech in Shreveport for many years and was a member of Caddo Prairie Baptist Church and the Ida Masonic Lodge where he was past master. Gorsulowsky Funeral Home in Vivian is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 11. 2008 12:25PM John Traigle Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John "Johnny" Sosthene Traigle Jr., 68, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Judy Kraemer Traigle of Houma; his mother, Annie Laurie DuBois Traigle; one son, John M. Traigle and wife, Angela M. Traigle, of Houma; two daughters, Penny T. Collier and husband, Benjamin Collier, of Houston, and Jamie T. Tillman and husband, Dan Tillman, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Louise Percle of Thibodaux and Linda Domino of Metairie; and five grandchildren, Nicole, Andy and Jonathon Traigle, Zachary and Emily Tillman. He was preceded in death by his father, John S. Traigle Sr. He was a retired oilfield production operator and a U.S. Navy veteran. He loved hunting and was a member of the 12-mile Hunting Club. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= March 12. 2008 12:01PM Jake Bourgeois Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jake Bourgeois, 56, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Corinne Wunstell Bourgeois; one son, Darby Bourgeois; and one daughter, Daffy Bourgeois and companion, Ben Duet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Livie Lafont Bourgeois; one brother, Larry Bourgeois; and one sister, Mona B. Martin. He was a shrimp trawler and a member of the Green Head Duck Club. He was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 12. 2008 11:57AM Catharine Cherry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catharine Cenac Cherry, 45, a native of Houma and resident of Grand Bury, Texas, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008. A private memorial service will be held for the immediate family. She is survived by her husband, Gary Cherry; her parents, Carrol and Betty Cenac; one daughter, JoAnn Barker; two sons, Thomas Cenac and Stephen Cherry; one stepdaughter, Lisa Cherry; one brother, Jim Cenac and wife, Christina; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jules and Eula Cenac, WC and Bessie Morris; and her father and mother-in-law, Silas and Beulah Cherry. ======================== March 12. 2008 11:52AM Capt. Keith Chiasson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Capt. Keith P. Chiasson, 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:25 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Chapman Chiasson; one daughter, Amy Marie Chiasson; one brother, Ricky Echols; two sisters, Jeanie "Lajean" Hijazin and Linda Rumore; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, May Chiasson Echols; and one nephew, Jason Chiasson. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 12. 2008 12:02PM Marie Clement Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Peltier Clement, 91, a native of Chackbay and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass wil l be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Horace Hebert; two daughters, Lois Hebert Petrolie and Linda Cancienne; one sister, Iva Hebert; 15 grandchildren; 30 great- grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alces Hebert; her parents, Pierre Peltier and Julia Chiasson Peltier; one grandson, Donald Jude Petrolia; three brothers, Walter, Oleus and Wallace Peltier; and one sister, Cleste Peltier. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 12. 2008 12:04PM Rita Cortez Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita K. Cortez, 86, a native and resident of Kraemer, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by eight children, Priscilla Bergeron, Enola Adams, Daniel Cortez, Callen Cortez, Mitchell Cortez, Sherie Stein, Edmond Cortez and Patrick Cortez; one brother, Clarence Kraemer; three sisters, Eleanor Poche, Celina Martinez and Lucy Mae Mahler; 21 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calise Cortez; her parents, Clay Kraemer and Dora Dempster Kraemer; five brothers, Clement, Willie, Henry Sr., Oliver and Landry Kraemer; and six sisters, Clalie Usea, Clarice Usea, Philomene Cortez, Velma Cortez, Clara Louise Kraemer and Cornelia Martinez. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 12. 2008 12:00PM Chad Delaune Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Chad Anthony Delaune, 31, a native and resident of Lockport, died Monday, March 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Brandy Vedros Delaune; his parents, Jessie Delaune Jr. and Dolores Richoux Delaune; two sons, Devin and Brandon Delaune; his grandmother, Anna Mae Richoux; one brother, Todd Delaune; and two sisters, Lisa Babin and Christy Loupe. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Whitney Richoux, Jessie Delaune Sr. and Leona Delaune. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 12. 2008 12:01PM Jerry Landry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerry Landry, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Larry Landry Sr., Craig Landry and Keith "Peppy" Landry; three brothers, Donald, Gene and Lloyd Landry; three sisters, Joyce Boudreaux, Gail Chamberlain and Jeanette Hebert; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Durocher Landry; his second wife, Emma Landry; and his parents, Vernice Chaisson Landry and Avit Landry. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 12. 2008 11:54AM Carl LeDoux Carl Lee LeDoux, 59, a resident of Basile, died at his home Monday, March 3, 2008. Services were held in Basile. He is survived by his mother, Alberta Vidrine LeDoux; one son, Brian Jude LeDoux and wife, Shana; and his former wife, Susan Donaldson LeDoux. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence LeDoux. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served his community in law enforcement. Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice was in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 12. 2008 11:59AM Catherine Molitor Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catherine Molitor, 74, a native of Houma and resident of Westlake for 40 years, died at her home Monday, March 10, 2008. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. today at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Westlake, with burial in Westlake Memorial Park. She is survived by one son, Karl Pierce of Lafayette; one daughter, Maria Rhodes and husband, Matthew, of DeQuincy; two stepdaughters, Allison Favarino of Houston and Pamela Curole of Cut Off; one sister, Hilda Parker of Gretna; and three grandchildren, Carlie Pierce, Jacob and Nathan Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Littell Molitor; her father, Sidney Pellegrin; her mother, Rose Marie Pellegrin; three brothers, Caldwell, Sidney Jr. and Donavan; and eight sisters, Sadie, Mersedese, Rose Mary, Della, Rowena, Imelda, Elda and Gloria. She was a member of the Altar Society and Ladies Rosary. She was a CCD teacher and an Adoration coordinator at St. John Bosco Catholic Church. Hixon Funeral Home in Westlake is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 12. 2008 11:44AM Dale Rainey Dale Marie Rainey, 42, a native of Bertrandville and resident of Ewellville, died at Assumption Community Hospital, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Jonathan Rainey Sr. of Ewellville; three sons, Jonathan Jr., Collin and Zoylin Rainey, all of Ewellville; two sisters, Reneta Davis and Cindy Bolden, both of Napoleonville; one stepsister, Alice Marie Hall of Houston; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Veronica Johnson and Edward Hall; and one sister, Cynthia Johnson. William and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 12. 2008 11:47AM Albertha Reed Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albertha Mae Reed, 69, a native of Thibodaux, died at her home, Friday, March 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Thibodaux. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Kevin Reed and wife, Tara, and Christopher Reed and wife, Tiffany, all of Thibodaux; four brothers, Lionel Winston of Thibodaux, Simuel Winston of San Mateo, Calif., Gerald Winston of Haywood, Calif., and Murphy Winston of Vallejo, Calif.; three grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leman Reed; her parents, Nelson and Viola Winston; one sister, Olevia Green; and one brother, Nelson Winston Jr. She was a personal care attendant. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 12. 2008 12:03PM Olevia Smith Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Olevia Triggs Smith, 87, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, March 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Third Zion Baptist Church. Religious s ervice will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by three sons, Kerry Smith Sr. and Kevin Smith of Raceland and Henry Smith Jr. of Lockport; three daughters, Eunice Gray of Raceland, Julia S. White of Boutte and Elise S. Boyd of Schriever; one sister, Bertha Zardis of New Orleans; one brother, Freddie Griffin of Thibodaux; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Smith Sr.; her parents, Mack Nathaniel and Bertha Triggs; and four brothers, Henry Williams, Ennis Griffin, Taylor Johnson and Arthur Triggs. She was a member of Third Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 12. 2008 12:00PM Gloria Tabor Gloria Reynolds Tabor, 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux. Memorial Mass will be at 9 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Sandy Tabor and LuAnn T. Gravois; and three grandchildren, Nili Rougee, Robert Gravois III and Shea Gravois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rollie Reynolds Sr. and Ida O. Brown; and one brother, Rollie Reynolds. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= March 13. 2008 11:04AM Capt. Keith Chiasson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Capt. Keith P. Chiasson, 51, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:25 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Chapman Chiasson; one daughter, Amy Marie Chiasson; one brother, Ricky Echols; two sisters, Jeanie "Lajean" Hijazin and Linda Rumore; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, May Chiasson Echols; and one nephew, Jason Chiasson. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 13. 2008 11:06AM Johnnie Elliott Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Johnnie Beatrice Green Elliott, 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died Saturday, March 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Marcella Elliott, Paulette Elliott of Monroe and Rosaline Elliott Cedera and husband, Claudio, of Barral, Australia; and one sister, Audrey Green Lyons of Schriever. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Elliott; her parents, Thomas and Verna Francois Green; and her grandparents, Smith and Ella Barker Francois. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 13. 2008 11:05AM Irene Matthews Irene Matthews, 76, a lifelong resident of Marrero, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Marrero. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale. She is survived by two sons, Ricky Matthews and wife, Janice, of Cypress, Texas, and Reginald Matthews and wife, Callise, of Waggaman; two daughters, Wanda and Marilyn Matthews of Marrero; one brother, Charles Sumner; four sisters, Miriam Fobb, Diane Normand Henry, Alnetta Jackson and Yvonne Hayes and husband, Allen; one grandson, Isaiah Matthews (Reagan); four granddaughters, Cymindem Matthews, Deatra Ratcliff (Robert), Terrin Matthews and Sakala Matthews; four great- grandchildren, Ijah Matthews, Robert Ratcliff, Anwar Weaver Jr. and Anaya Weaver; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Matthews; her parents, Walter and Martha Sumner; and two brothers, Van and Walter Sumner. On Tuesday, March 4, 2008, God's angel was dispatched to Irene Matthews. Mom heard the voice of Jesus say, "Well done thy good and faithful servant, you have fought the good fight, you have provided shelter for the homeless, you have fed the hungry, you have kept the faith. Now my daughter come home and rest, no more pain or sorrow." Irene gave her life to Christ at an early age; she spent her life lifting up the name of Jesus. She joined the Jesus is Lord Evangelist Ministry Church under the leadership of Pastor Donald C. Williams and served God as often as her health allowed. Davis Mortuary Service is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 13. 2008 11:07AM Myrtie Simmons Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Myrtie Jarrell Simmons, 104, a former resident of Hot Springs, Ark., and resident of Thibodaux, died at her home Monday, March, 10, 2008. Funeral service was held today at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, with burial in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Ida Lee Reed and Geneva Alexander, both of Hot Springs; one daughter, Billie Strong of Shreveport; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Hot Springs for 50 years and a member of the House of Prayer-First United Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux. Centuries Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 13. 2008 11:05AM Charles White Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles "Puggy" White Sr., 57, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Friday, March 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Pansy White; two sons, Christopher and Derrick White; one daughter, Charlene Williams; four brothers, James White, Joseph White and wife, Katherne, Napoleon White and wife, Roberta, and Roland White; four sisters, Bernadine W. Miles and husband, Lee Jr., Sadie W. Dennis and husband, James Sr., Betty Ray White and Mary Ann Williams and husband, Stanley; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Buddy" White and Albertha Prevost White; one son, Charles White Jr.; one sister, Gwendolyn White; and her grandparents, Charlie White, Mary Porche White and Levi and Sadie Prevost. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of New Zion Baptist Church. He was a member of the Sheriff Horse Possey and was a pump technician for Kelly Completions. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= March 14. 2008 12:12PM Gilbert Anderson Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gilbert Anderson Sr., 43, a native and resident of Ewellville, died at his home, Saturday, March 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Satu rday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Leona Wise of Belle Rose; his father, Wilbert Anderson Sr. of Franklin; three sons, Gilbert Jr., Christopher and Edwin Anderson, all of New Orleans; three brothers, Wilbert Anderson and wife, Trellis, of Atlanta, Michael Anderson and wife, Desiree, of New Orleans and Anthony McQueen and wife, Shirley, of Houston; three sisters, Veronica Anderson of Ewellville, Lydia Grothree and husband, Ernest, and Shandrecka Anderson, all of Livingston, Texas; one stepbrother, Douglas Shine and wife, Carleen, of Cleveland, Texas; one stepsister, Taji Fleeks of New Orleans; three grandchildren; and numerous relatives. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 14. 2008 12:12PM Isaac Baker Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Isaac Baker, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Corinthian Baptist Church. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with full military honors, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by four sons, Isaac Stewart, Gerald Martin Smith Jr., both of Houma, Junior "Billy" Williams and Julius Williams; one daughter, Joyce Marie Bradley of Houma; 24 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Dunbar Baker; his parents, Savannah Henderson Baker and Sam Baker Sr.; one daughter, Mary Agnes McKay; six brothers, Sam Jr., Sterling, Hector, Harry, Nolan and Elijah Baker; and two sisters, Alma Baker Walker and Lizzie Baker. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a retired construction laborer and a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 14. 2008 12:12PM Wallace Cotton Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wallace "W.D." Cotton, 72, a native of Alabama and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Branscom Cotton; two sons, Andy Cotton and wife, Angie Dominique, and David Michel; two daughters, Barbara West and husband, Michael, and Verna "Star" West and husband, Bill; numerous brothers and sisters; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Halie Hallon Cotton; one son, Wallace D. Cotton; and one daughter, Theresa Cotton. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 14. 2008 12:12PM Johnnie Elliott Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Johnnie Beatrice Green Elliott, 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died Saturday, March 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Marcella Elliott, Paulette Elliott of Monroe and Rosaline Elliott Cedera and husband, Claudio, of Barral, Australia; and one sister, Audrey Green Lyons of Schriever. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Elliott; her parents, Thomas and Verna Francois Green; and her grandparents, Smith and Ella Barker Francois. She was a homemaker and was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 14. 2008 12:12PM Dianne Folse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dianne Davis Folse, 54, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, March 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Folse of Raceland; one son, Earl Davis and wife, Shawnette, of Lithonia, Ga.; one daughter, Lolita M. Holly of Houma; four sisters, Rose Lee Robinson, Emma Lee Mott and Gail Davis of Raceland and Rose Ann Wright of Nashville, Tenn.; three stepsisters, Irma Jones, Lisa Boyd and Linda Jones Triggs, all of Raceland; four brothers, Leonard Williams of New Orleans, Howard Mathews of South Carolina, Clarence Davis and Lawrence Davis of Raceland; one stepbrother, Nicholas Jones of Raceland; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Jones and Fannie Mae Davis; and one brother, Kevin Jones. She was Baptist and served as president of the Usher Board. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 14. 2008 12:12PM Adrian Gaudin Brother Adrian Gaudin, S.C., whose birth name was Richard James Gaudin, 74, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, Miss. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the Brothers Cemetery in Bay St. Louis. He is survived by two sisters, Catherine M. Gaudin and Emma Lou Helm; three brothers, Leo J. Gaudin Jr., Louis B. Gaudin and William S. Gaudin; and 23 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine Stakelum and Leo Joseph Gaudin Sr.; one sister, Margaret Mary Gaudin; and one brother, James W. Gaudin. He was a Brother of the Sacred Heart. He entered the Sacred Heart in 1951. As an educator, he taught at schools in New York, Louisiana, New Jersey and Mississippi. As an administrator, he held the position of principal at Ascension Catholic in Donaldsonville, Bishop Dunne High School in Dallas, Catholic High School in Baton Rouge and Headmaster at St. Columba's College in St. Albans, England. He was also superintendent of education in Houma/Thibodaux Diocese. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Foundation, 4600 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122; or St. Stanislaus College, 304 South Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520; or to The Brother Adrian Gaudin, S.C. Scribe Scholarship Fund at Catholic High, 855 Hearthstone Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 14. 2008 12:12PM Helen Landry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Dorsey Landry, 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Aubrey Landry; four daughters, Gail Landry Istre of Bakersfield, Calif., Susan Landry Ayo of Houma, Cindy Landry of Houma and Clarissa Landry Duplantis of Houma; three sons, Aubrey Landry Jr. of Dallas, Jason Landry of Casper, Wyo., and Eric Landry of Houma; one brother, Paul Dorsey; one sister, Roberta Dorsey McElroy; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Wanda Landry; her parents, Gayden Dorsey and Roberta Belanger Dorsey; one brother, Andrew Dorsey ; and one sister, Mrs. Ambrose (Margaret) Theriot. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church since it's founding. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court, Our Lady of Perpetual Help (and a past regent). A past president of the Ladies Altar Society and a member of the Vigil Choir. In 1984 she was awarded the then Bishop Warren Boudreaux's Medal for her outstanding service and dedication to the Catholic Church. She was also a past Girl Scout and Troop Leader. She was a very devoted wife, loving caring mother and grandmother. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Bernadette School, 309 Funderburk St., Houma, LA. Pallbearers will be her seven children. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 14. 2008 12:12PM Hilma Marcel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hilma "Maw Maw" Babin Marcel, a native of Presque Isle and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Visitation will 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette 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 her husband, Arcen Paul Marcel of Houma; two sons, John Marcel and wife, Darlene, of Houma and Rodney Marcel Sr. and wife, Valarie, of Gray; two daughters, Bonnie Adams of Raceland and Dee Dupre and husband, Mike, of Houma; one brother, James Babin of Montegut; three sisters, Dolores Brien of Dularge, Dianne Robichaux of Raceland and Wilma Golden of Memphis, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dule Babin and Bernice Thibodaux Babin; one son, Kevin Marcel; one daughter, Kathleen Toups; one son-in-law, Clabert Adams Sr.; one great-grandson, Arcen Michael Marcel; and 13 brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to play cards, cooking and going to the casino and doing things with her grandchildren. She will be truly missed. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 14. 2008 12:12PM Markeshia Watkins Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Markeshia "Beezs" Watkins, 18, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Monday, March 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Regina Watkins of Labadieville and Ernest Lee Joseph of Napoleonville; three sisters, Brittany Watkins of Labadieville, Mindy Joseph of Jacksonville, Fla., and Nicole Joseph of Baton Rouge; three brothers, Adam Troy Watkins of Hammond, Ernest Watkins of Labadieville and Roderick Johnson of Napoleonville; her great-grandmother, Helen Burdis; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Helen "Lil Bit" Watkins, Adam Watkins Jr., Viola Stewart and Oscar Williams. She was an Assumption High School senior. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 14. 2008 12:12PM Claude Wilson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Claude Olan Wilson, 83, a native of Grapeland, Texas, died peacefully from this earth to be with his Lord, Friday, Feb. 29, 2008. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Larose. He is survived by his children, Judith Greene (Roger), Janice Rushing and Jeffery Wilson; his grandchildren, Tracy Cyree (Jesse), Travis Greene (Karin), Trenton Greene, Tony Rushing (Sherry), Monica Rushing, Sara Wilson, Meagan Wilson and Emelie Wilson; his great-grandchildren, Tyler Greene, Logan Greene, Katelyn Rushing and Dylan Rushing; one brother, Bobby Wilson (Faye); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Vivian Maxine Wilson; one son, Jay Olan Wilson; his parents, Zacherias Coleman Wilson and Minnie Bishop Wilson; one brother, Dawson Lewis Wilson; and one son-in-law, Jerry Oneal Rushing. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he became an employee of Humble Oil Co. (now known as Exxon Mobil). He was transferred to Grand Isle in 1960 and relocated his family to Cut Off in 1971. He retired from Exxon after 37 years and spent many of his remaining years traveling with Maxine around the country in their motor home, visiting family and friends. He was a longtime member of Larose Baptist Church and a member of the Exxon Annuity Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church, 105 West 16th St., Larose, LA 70374. ======================================================================= March 15. 2008 12:38AM Bernard Jackson Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bernard L. Jackson Sr., 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, March 13, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by six daughters, Kathleen J. Givens of Nori, Mich., Anita L. Jackson of Metairie, Beverly J. Thibodaux of Lawrenceville, Ga., Gail J. Lewis, Germaine T. Jackson and Donna M. Jackson of Thibodaux; two sons, Bernard L. Jackson Jr. of North Hills, Calif., and Kenneth M. Jackson of North Highlands; two brothers, Sylvester Jackson of Thibodaux and Clarence Jackson of New Orleans; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline S. Jackson; his parents, Courtland and Mary P. Jackson; five sisters, Evelyn Jules, Wiletta Thibodeaux, Eunice Anderson, Myrtle Frye and Kathleen Jackson; two brothers, Courtland Jackson and Louis Jackson Sr. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a former member of the Kingsmen Club and a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Luke Catholic Church, 1100 Bourbon St., Thibodaux, LA 70301 Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 15. 2008 12:39AM Helen Landry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Dorsey Landry, 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Aubrey Landry; four daughters, Gail Landry Istre of Bakersfield, Calif., Susan Landry Ayo of Houma, Cindy Landry of Houma and Clarissa Landry Duplantis of Houma; three sons, Aubrey Landry Jr. of Dallas, Jason Landry of Casper, Wyo., and Eric Landry of Houma; one brother, Paul Dorsey; one sister, Roberta Dorsey McElroy; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Wanda Landry; her parents, Gayden Dorsey and Roberta Belanger Dorsey; one brother, Andrew Dorsey; and one sister, Mrs. Ambrose (Margaret) Theriot. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church since it's founding. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court, Our Lady of Perp etual Help (and a past regent). A past president of the Ladies Altar Society and a member of the Vigil Choir. In 1984 she was awarded the then Bishop Warren Boudreaux's Medal for her outstanding service and dedication to the Catholic Church. She was also a past Girl Scout and Troop Leader. She was a very devoted wife, loving caring mother and grandmother. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Bernadette School, 309 Funderburk St., Houma, LA. Pallbearers will be her seven children. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 15. 2008 12:40AM Hilma Marcel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hilma "Maw Maw" Babin Marcel, a native of Presque Isle and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Visitation will 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette 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 her husband, Arcen Paul Marcel of Houma; two sons, John Marcel and wife, Darlene, of Houma and Rodney Marcel Sr. and wife, Valarie, of Gray; two daughters, Bonnie Adams of Raceland and Dee Dupre and husband, Mike, of Houma; one brother, James Babin of Montegut; three sisters, Dolores Brien of Dularge, Dianne Robichaux of Raceland and Wilma Golden of Memphis, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dule Babin and Bernice Thibodaux Babin; one son, Kevin Marcel; one daughter, Kathleen Toups; one son-in-law, Clabert Adams Sr.; one great-grandson, Arcen Michael Marcel; and 13 brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to play cards, cooking and going to the casino and doing things with her grandchildren. She will be truly missed. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 15. 2008 12:39AM Debby Verret Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Debby Robichaux Verret, 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Jody Dale Verret and wife, Missie, of Rockwall, Texas, and Eric John Verret and wife, Lee Anne, of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Michael Robichaux of Edmond, Okla., and Errol "Turk" Robichaux of Elk City, Okla.; one sister, Norma Babin and husband, Edgar, of Houma; and two grandchildren, Allyson and Rustin Verret. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Verret; her parents, Eugene Robichaux and Adele Panvelle Robichaux; two brothers, David Robichaux and Robert Robichaux; and her beloved friend, Stanley Clement. She was a member of St. Bernadette Choir for 35 years, the Evangelization Committee at St. Bernadette, the Thibodaux Amateur Radio Club and YMCA water aerobics. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= March 16. 2008 Russell Chauvin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Russell Joseph Chauvin, 80, a native of Paradis and a resident of Gray, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by five sons, Daniel J. Chauvin and wife Linda of Mandeville, David A. Chauvin and wife Iris of Orlando, Fla., Dean P. Chauvin and wife Debi, Darryl T. Chauvin all of Houma, Don M. Chauvin and wife Jennifer of LaPlace; two brothers, Ronald Walker of Euless, Texas, and Douglas Chauvin of Port Sulphur; three daughters, Shirley Alesica, Enola Chauvin and Ella Mae Machella; 10 grandchildren, David Charles Chauvin, Sean Chauvin, Jade Chauvin Collins, William R. Chauvin, Dean Paul Chauvin Jr., M.D., Jenny Rebecca Chauvin, Benjamin Chauvin, Tiffany Lauren Chauvin, Don Michael Chauvin, Jenna Lynn Chauvin; five great-grandchildren, Emily Page Chauvin, Adelle René Chauvin, Alexa Collins, Aiden Collins and Noah Frances Chauvin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Giroir Chauvin; his father, Leon Chauvin; his mother, Beulah Falgout Chauvin Walker; his stepfather, Lawrence Walker; and two brothers, Melvin Chauvin and Jerry Chauvin. He was a retired building contractor and cabinet-maker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to a cancer organization of your choice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 16. 2008 Hazel Moley Hazel Blanchard Moley, 90, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Choupic, died at 3:05 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. John Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one daughter, Theresa Templeman; one brother Clarence Blanchard; and one sister, Irma Blanchard; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Murphy P. Moley; her parents, Avie Blanchard and Jennie Duco Blanchard; three brothers, Ray, Louis and Murray Blanchard; and one sister, Louise Freeman. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 16. 2008 Debby Verret Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Debby Robichaux Verret, 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Jody Dale Verret and wife, Missie, of Rockwall, Texas, and Eric John Verret and wife, Lee Anne, of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Michael Robichaux of Edmond, Okla., and Errol "Turk" Robichaux of Elk City, Okla.; one sister, Norma Babin and husband, Edgar, of Houma; and two grandchildren, Allyson and Rustin Verret. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Douglas Verret; her parents, Eugene Robichaux and Adele Panvelle Robichaux; two brothers, David Robichaux and Robert Robichaux; and her beloved friend, Stanley Clement. She was a member of St. Bernadette Choir for 35 years, the Evangelization Committee at St. Bernadette, the Thibodaux Amateur Radio Club and YMCA water aerobics. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= March 17. 2008 2:40PM Russell Chauvin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Russell Joseph Chauvin, 80, a native of Paradis and a resident of Gray, died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by five sons, Daniel J. Chauvin and wife, Linda, of Mandeville, David A. Chauvin and wife, Iris, of Orlando, Fla., Dean P. Chauvin and wife, Debi, Darryl T. Chauvin all of Houma, Don M. Chauvin and wife, Jennifer, of LaPlace; two brothers, Ronald Walker of Euless, Texas, and Douglas Chauvin of Port Sulphur; three sisters, Shirley Alesica, Enola Chauvin and Ella Mae Machella; 10 grandchildren, David Charles Chauvin, Sean Chauvin, Jade Chauvin Collins, William R. Chauvin, Dean Paul Chauvin Jr., M.D., Jenny Rebecca Chauvin, Benjamin Chauvin, Tiffany Lauren Chauvin, Don Michael Chauvin, Jenna Lynn Chauvin; five great-grandchildren, Emily Page Chauvin, Adelle René Chauvin, Alexa Collins, Aiden Collins and Noah Frances Chauvin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Giroir Chauvin; his father, Leon Chauvin; his mother, Beulah Falgout Chauvin Walker; his stepfather, Lawrence Walker; and two brothers, Melvin Chauvin and Jerry Chauvin. He was a retired building contractor and cabinet-maker and a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to a cancer organization of your choice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 17. 2008 2:40PM Nell Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nell Boudreaux Hebert, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:08 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Charles "Chuck" Hebert and wife, Jane Crowley Hebert, Jerry Hebert and wife, Marie Chelette Hebert, and Gary Hebert and wife, Ann Begue Hebert; four daughters, Deborah Hebert and husband, Norman Hebert, Peggy Hebert, Phyllis Hebert and husband, Tom Dunton, and Renee Hebert and husband, Dale LeCompte; three sisters, Genevieve Lafont, Rosalie Duplantis and Barbara Ledet; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Hebert; her parents, Yancy and Rosalie Cheramie Boudreaux; and one grandson, Michael Hebert. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 17. 2008 2:41PM Marie LeBoeuf Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Agnes Duplantis LeBoeuf, 92, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Ray James LeBoeuf and wife, Regina, of Dayton, Texas; two daughters, Alouida Malbrough and husband, Harold "Pete" Sr., of Houma, and Gloria L. Kramer of Wesson, Miss.; six grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Joseph LeBoeuf; her parents, Whiley Duplantis and Anita Ladoucer Duplantis; one grandson, Erik J. Kramer; one son-in-law, Whitney J. Kramer Jr.; one brother, Roquen Duplantis; and one half- sister, Elsa Blakeley. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 17. 2008 2:41PM Lenda Lee Lenda C. Lee, 64, a native of Hawaii and resident of Raceland, died at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland. Burial will be in Hawaiian Memorial Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is survived by one daughter, Tracy Hammill; four brothers, Steven, Richard, Michael and Ron Gochenouer; one sister, Shirley Marseilles; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Frances Gochenouer. She was employee of Danny and Clayde's in Metairie. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 17. 2008 2:41PM Charles Price Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Price Sr., 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Charles Price Jr. of Thibodaux and Jerome Price of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Katrina Price of Baton Rouge and Desiree Price of Raceland; five sisters, Shirley P. Ross, Geraldine Young, Shelia Price and Linda P. Meads of Thibodaux and Carol P. Robinson of Gray; four brothers, Raymond, Roland, Noland and Lonnie Price, all of Thibodaux; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Price Sr. and Eldora Price; one brother, Henry Price Jr.; and two sisters, Cora P. Garner and Audrey P. Sherman. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 17. 2008 2:41PM Abbey Theriot Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Abbey Claire Theriot, 24, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Friday, March 14, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Landon Janez Lapeyrouse; her mother and companion, Sophie Theriot and Clark Guidry; her father and fiancee', E.J. Theriot and Sandy Toups; one brother, Aaron Theriot and companion, Crystal Duplantis; one sister, Emily Theriot and companion, Anthony Lara; her nieces and nephews, Alanah, Rylee and Devin; and her grandparents, Imelda Pellegrin, E.J. and Renda Theriot; and numerous aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Myron Pellegrin Sr. She enjoyed gardening, painting, cooking, playing the guitar, drawing and playing music with her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Chase Bank in Abbey Theriot's name. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= March 18. 2008 12:02PM Sidney Bonnecarrere Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sidney John Bonnecarrere Sr., 84, a resident of Metairie, died at his home at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Church and Shrine in Metairie. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Lake Lawn Park. He is survived by his beloved wife of more than 63 years, Pauline Bonfanti Bonnecarrere; his children, Sidney Bonnecarrere Jr. of Houma, Paula B. Walsh of Baton Rouge and Anthony Bonnecarrere Sr. of Slidell; his special niece, Loretta Valenz a Roth of Metairie; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloi L. Bonnecarrere Sr. and Nora Lamarque Bonnecarrere; and one brother, Eloi L. Bonnecarrere Jr. He was the founder and owner of Sidney Bonnecarrere Tile Company that was in business for more than 35 years and beautified many homes in the greater New Orleans area as well as working on offshore building quarters in the Gulf of Mexico. He was also a former employee of Higgins Boat Yard where as an electrician, he helped service the American effort in World War II. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Edmond Comardelle Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edmond "White" Comardelle, 74, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died Monday, March 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Edith Matherne Comardelle; one daughter, Patty Riley and husband, James Riley, M.D.; one brother, Jimmy Comardelle; two sisters, Enola Simon and Leona Dufrene; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Elvira Adams Comardelle; and one brother, Jessie Comardelle. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM James Dark Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James "Bald Head" Dark, 54, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 13, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by eight brothers, Donald Dark, Timothy Bradley, Calvin Smith, Jerome Smith, Alvin Smith, Wayne Smith, Glenn Smith and Lance Rockwood; and three sisters, Rosemary Jasper, Sharon Jasper and Wendy Smith. He was preceded in death by his father, James Vincent; and his mother, Ora May Dark. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Anthony Dupre Sr. Anthony Joseph Dupre Sr., 82, a native of Louisiana and a resident of Fairfield, Calif., died at his home Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Funeral services were held at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home in Fairfield, with burial in Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Olive; his children, Gwen, Ava, Anthony Jr. and Kevin; his stepchildren, James Wilson, Paula Dean, Pam Olivieri and Debralynne Popplewell; two brothers, Magnus and Hanson of Houma; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Caliste and Lillian Dupre. He was retired from the U.S. Navy. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Diabetes Association or charity of ones choice. Bryan-Braker Funeral Home in Fairfield is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Chris Dupre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Chris "Hoss" Michael Dupre, 52, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Robin Schaubhut Dupre of Houma; three daughters, Jessica Dupre and fiance, Michael LeCompte, Tristan Dupre and fiance, Adam Dozier, and Dani Dupre of Houma; two brothers, Hubert "Dunnie" Dupre Jr., of Maui, Hawaii, and Terry Dupre Sr. of Houma; and four grandchildren, Dorian Ledet, Julie LeCompte, Coby Dozier and Lexie Dozier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Dupre and Audrey Duplantis Dupre; two brothers, Carl Dupre Sr. and Glenn Dupre; one sister, Claudette Dupre Cunningham; and his grandparents, Irvin and Elise Duplantis and Mr. and Mrs. John Dupre. He was a self-employed carpenter and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a wonderful friend. He enjoyed golf and fishing and will be truly missed. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Grace Gary Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Grace Marion "Gracie" Gary, 8, a resident of Baton Rouge, died as a result of an automobile accident on Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She is survived by her parents, Mona Naquin Gary and James "Jimmy" Gary; her younger sister, Emma; her grandparents, Warren P. and Doris H. Naquin of Thibodaux, and Don and Grace T. Gary of Houma; her aunts and uncles, Mark and Gwen Naquin of Houma, Eric and Ronda Naquin of Bellevue, Wash., Tim and Donna Dodson of Foley, Ala., Art and Charlotte Wolfe of St. Augustine, Fla., Anne and Laban Bergeron of Garland, Texas, and John and Lisa Gary of Gales Ferry, Conn.; and Gracie loved all her cousins, Taylor and Benton Naquin, Danielle Naquin, Lauren, Trent, Nicholas and Kendra Bergeron, Melissa and Gavin Theriot, Trisha, Krystin and Christopher Dodson. She was a second-grade student at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School. She was a beautiful child who loved Jesus with all her heart. She had her daddy's eyes and saw the world through her mother's heart. She loved her teachers and classmates and looked forward to going to school each day. She enjoyed spending precious time with her grandparents and aspired to become a veterinarian. Her passion was reading, singing, dancing and dogs. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church children's choir, Parkview Oaks Swim Team and a member of the Lady Bugs baseball team. Pallbearers will be Mark Naquin, Eric Naquin, John Gary, Brennan Bourg, Greg Hanly and Laban Bergeron. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Anthony Grasso Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony "Tony" Grasso Jr., 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Prayer service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Warren Grasso of Houma; one son, John Anthony Grasso Sr. and companion, Gwen LeBlanc, of Thibodaux; one daughter, Toni Ann Fanguy and husband, Terry, of Houma; two brothers, Charles "Boo" Grasso Sr. and Thomas G. Grasso of Houma; four grandchildren, Nina G. Veasman and husband, John, John A. Grasso Jr. and fiancee', Amber LaCoste and Cami and Kyle Fanguy; two step-grandchildren, Joey Fanguy and wife, Alyssa, and Rusty Fanguy and wife, Neda; two great-grandchildren, Ethan John Grasso and Evan John Veasman; and five step-great -grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Grasso Sr. and Lucille Martino Grasso. He was a self-employed businessman, a commercial pilot and a lifetime member of the VFW. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Dickie Haydel and Dr. Richard Abben. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Ollie Hannemann Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ollie Marie Dupre Prevost Hannemann, 91, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died Monday, March 17, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Arnold Prevost and wife, Sharon, of Houma; three grandchildren, Shea Bourgeois and husband, Errol, Parker Prevost and fiancee', Lacey, and Reis Prevost and wife, Chrissy; two great-grandchildren, Emma Bourgeois and Ellie Bourgeois; and two step-great-grandchildren, Erica Bourgeois and Justin Bourgeois. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward Joseph Prevost; her second husband, Erich Hannemann; her parents, Isaac Dupre Jr. and Laura Porche' Dupre; two brothers, Isaac "Duke" Dupre and Russell Dupre; four sisters, Mazie Miller, Lee Stratton Inman, Laurel Koen and Leona Boudreaux; and one nephew, Garrett Boudreaux. She was a retired clerk with West Brothers and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Viva Jenkins Viva Jenkins, 73, a native of Gibson, died Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Metropolitan Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Rose Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by three sisters; one sister-in-law; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Edna Celestine. She was a member of Metropolitan Baptist Church. Gaskin-Southall-Gordon and Gordon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Doris Langlois Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Doris Simon Langlois, 82, a native of St. Rose and resident of Thibodaux, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ferol M. Langlois; three daughters, Cheryl L. McCauley and husband, John, of Houston, Karen L. Albert and husband, Terry, of Thibodaux, and Jo L. Mike of Thibodaux; two sons, Ferol M. Langlois Jr. and wife, Elaine, of Orlando, Fla., and Jeff A. Langlois and wife, Cyndi, of Columbia, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and two sisters and one brother-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, A.J. and Inez Schexnayder Simon of St. Rose; and one brother-in-law. She was a caring and devoted wife, and an affectionate mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker that loved to cook and loved to be surrounded by her family. She will be greatly and lovingly missed. She was a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Her request was to donate her body to Tulane Medical School for research. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Thelma Mangrum Thelma Marie Mangrum, 81, a native of Emmett, Ark., died Saturday, March 15, 2008. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden, with burial in Shiloh Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Ray D. Mangrum and Gerald G. Mangrum; two sisters, Wilma Horne and Helen Joiner; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ott Roach and Mary Tatum Roach; one daughter, Linda Kay Mangrum; two brothers, Carl Roach and Willis Roach; and one sister, Ethel Davis. Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Minden is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM George Picou Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== George Allen Picou Jr., 64, a native of Pascagoula, Miss., and resident of Schriever, died at 10:05 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Liturgy of the Word will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Dubose Picou of Schriever; two daughters, Susan Brunet and husband, Andre Brunet, of Houma, and Elizabeth Butler and husband, Phillip Butler, of Sugarland, Texas; his mother, Jeanne Kieff Picou of Morgan City; one brother, David "Doc" Picou; three sisters, Catherine Bourdier, Nell LaMury and Diane Richardson; and six grandchildren, Jordan and Lauren Butler, Jeremy, Craig, Emmeline and Abigail Brunet. He was preceded in death by his father, George Allen Picou Sr. He was a retired pharmacist and owner of People's Drug Store. He was an Eagle Scout, a past member of the Board of Directors of American Bank and a past member of the Rotary Club. He was a recipient of the Louisiana Businessman of the Year Award, received the Harvey Peltier Award for the most-distinguished nongraduate of Nicholls State University and received the Corporate Mark of Honor for People's Drug Store for Corporate Leadership to the Region. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The George Picou Jr. A+ Scholarship, NSU Foundation A+ Fund, P.O. Box 2066 NSU, Thibodaux, LA 70301. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Nolia Pinell Nolia Malbrough Pinell, 92, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 8:20 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Edward L. Pinell and wife, Rose Mary; one daughter, Dolores Martin; two sisters, Cecile Dupre and Virginia Pitre; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcee Joseph Pinell; her parents, Joseph and Francis LeBeouf Malbrough; two sons, Lucius and Russell Pinell; one daughter, Thelma Lirette; four brothers, Elgin, Eugene, Lovelace and Diddier Malbrough; one sister, Clonise Naquin; one granddaughter; and one great- grandson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Lema Robichaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lema "T-Mac" Pierre Robichaux, 86, a native of Mathews and resident of Raceland, died Sunday, March 16, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Resurrection Memorial Park. He is survived by one son, Glenn J. Robichaux and wife, Sharon; three daughters, Elaine R. Comeaux, JoEtta R. Dufrene and Marlene R. Vial and husband, Dale; one twin brother, Earl Robichaux; two sisters, Bessie Walker and Gertrude Eschette; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della L. Robichaux; his parents, Ormogen e and Alice R. Robichaux; one son-in-law, Gary Dufrene; two grandchildren; four brothers, Clarence, Joseph, Octave and Freddie Robichaux; and seven sisters, Stella Babin, Ella Martin, Marie Orgeron, Una Granier, Lucille Granier, Rita Bourgeois and Gladys Hotard. He was retired from Georgia Sugars and a former Raceland Volunteer Fireman. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 18. 2008 12:16PM Camille Simoneaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Camille Berniard Bordis Simoneaux, 89, a resident of Plattenville, died at 5:10 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Assumption Catholic Church in Plattenville. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Chuck and wife, Becky Bordis, of Labadieville; three daughters, Tina and husband, Larry Howell, of Napoleonville, Mel and husband, Greg Talbot and Timmy Ordoyne, all of Plattenville; eight grandchildren, Chuckie, Lance and Dusty Bordis, Jonathan Howell, Cami H. Mabile, Tessie O. Giroir, Tia T. Barbera and Jacob Talbot; her great-grandchildren, Blake, Sydney, Lila, Cooper, Weston and Kirsten Bordis, Ethan Jon Howell, William Carothers, Ella and Alex Mabile, Colby Aucoin and Peyton and Lauren Barbera; her sisters, Margie and Billie Doran of Donaldsonville and Dorothy Bergeron of Thibodaux; and her special sister-in-law, Billie Berniard of Prairieville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Lucy Leonard Berniard; her first husband, Gaston C. Bordis Jr.; her second husband, Hayward Simoneaux; one grandson, Lauren G. Talbot; one sister, Lucille Caballero; and three brothers, Lester, Herbert and Roy Berniard. She graduated from Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans in 1939. She served as an army nurse during World War II and practiced nursing until her retirement in 1979. She enjoyed cooking, reading, sewing, playing cards, gardening and family gatherings with her loved ones. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= March 19. 2008 12:28PM Joyce Anderson Joyce Rhodes Anderson, 83, a native of Houma and a resident of Pascagoula, Miss., died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 She is survived by one son, Art Anderson of Florence, Mont.; one sister, Claudia Kohmann of Houma; two grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deane Anderson; her parents, Leah and Dewey Rhodes; one daughter, Aubyn Anderson Dujour; one brother, Dewey Rhodes and one sister, Gloria Rhodes Colwart. She was a Catholic. Marshall Funeral Home in Biloxi, Miss. is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 19. 2008 12:26PM Inez Boudreaux Inez Ordoyne Boudreaux, 91, a native of St. John Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:36 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by one son, Terrance "Terry" Boudreaux; four daughters, Betty B. Maggio, Joyce B. Billedeaux, Carolyn B. Martinolich and Mary B. Donnes; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Joseph Boudreaux; her parents, Terrance Ordoyne and Amelie Hebert Ordoyne; three brothers, Frazin Ordoyne, Raoul "Rox" Ordoyne and Earl "Bill" Ordoyne; and five sisters, Eutrasine Ordoyne Barrios, Clara Ordoyne Barrios, Mae Ordoyne Boudreaux, Jeanne Ordoyne Gros and Earline Ordoyne Hunt. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 19. 2008 12:29PM Parker Castagnetta Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Parker Kohl Castagnetta, 3 months, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:47 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Lighthouse Worship Center in Galliano. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the center, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Eric Castagnetta and Sarah Rowe; his paternal grandparents, Lanny and Connie Castagnetta; his maternal grandparents, Leslie and Douglas Hebert and Joseph Rowe; one brother, Jack Anthony Castagnetta; and other relatives. He was a member of Christian Lighthouse Worship Center. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 19. 2008 12:27PM Grace Gary Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Grace Marion "Gracie" Gary, 8, a resident of Baton Rouge, died as a result of an automobile accident on Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She is survived by her parents, Mona Naquin Gary and James "Jimmy" Gary; her younger sister, Emma; her grandparents, Warren P. and Doris H. Naquin of Thibo- daux, and Don and Grace T. Gary of Houma; her aunts and uncles, Mark and Gwen Naquin of Houma, Eric and Ronda Naquin of Bellevue, Wash., Tim and Donna Dodson of Foley, Ala., Art and Charlotte Wolfe of St. Augustine, Fla., Anne and La-ban Bergeron of Garland, Texas, and John and Lisa Gary of Gales Ferry, Conn.; and Gracie loved all her cousins, Taylor and Benton Naquin, Danielle Naquin, Lauren, Trent, Nicholas and Kendra Ber-geron, Melissa and Gavin Theriot, Trisha, Krystin and Christopher Dodson. She was a second-grade student at Most Blessed Sacrament Catho-lic School. She was a beautiful child who loved Jesus with all her heart. She had her daddy's eyes and saw the world through her mother's heart. She loved her teachers and classmates and looked forward to going to school each day. She en-joyed spending precious time with her grandparents and aspired to become a veterinarian. Her passion was reading, singing, dancing and dogs. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church chil-dren's choir, Parkview Oaks Swim Team and a member of the Lady Bugs baseball team. Pallbearers will be Mark Naquin, Eric Naquin, John Gary, Brennan Bourg, Greg Hanly and Laban Ber-geron. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-tions can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Resthaven Funeral Home in Ba-ton Rouge is in charge of arrange-ments. ======================== March 19. 2008 12:30PM Rosemond Gisclair Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosemond Gisclair, 87, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 9:57 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2008. Mass was scheduled for 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Cathlic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by two sons, Druby Gisclair and wife, Ruth, and Curtis Gisclair and wife, Cathy; two daughters, Wynn Rousse and husband, Lanny, and Hazel Gisclair Pere; one brother, Woodrow Gisclair; 11 grandchildren; 28 great- grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren (twins). He was preceded in death by his wife, Clarice Galliano Gisclair; his parents, Ulysses Sr. and Euside Charpentier Gisclair; three brothers, Theotime, Ulysses Jr. and Burney Gisclair; and one sister, Francine Gisclair Brunet. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion and VFW. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====== ================== March 19. 2008 12:31PM Anthony Grasso Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony "Tony" Grasso Jr., 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetary No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Warren Grasso of Houma; one son, John Anthony Grasso Sr. and com-panion, Gwen LeBlanc, of Thibo-daux; one daughter, Toni Ann Fan-guy and husband, Terry, of Houma; two brothers, Charles "Boo" Grasso Sr. and Thomas G. Grasso of Houma; four grandchildren, Nina G. Veasman and husband, John, John A. Grasso Jr. and fi-ancee', Amber LaCoste and Cami and Kyle Fanguy; two step-grandchildren, Joey Fanguy and wife, Alyssa, and Rusty Fanguy and wife, Neda; two great-grandchildren, Ethan John Grasso and Evan John Veasman; and five step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Grasso Sr. and Lucille Martino Grasso. He was a self-employed busi-nessman, a commercial pilot and a lifetime member of the VFW. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Dickie Haydel and Dr. Richard Abben. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-tions can be made to Bayou Region Hospice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 19. 2008 12:24PM Corey Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Corey P. Hebert, 37, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Labadieville, died Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Tina Adams Hebert; his mother and stepfather, Ann Talbot Traigle and Gerald Traigle of Labadieville; two brothers, Timothy P. Hebert and wife, Annette, of Labadieville and Wade P. Hebert of Thibodaux; one stepsister, Roxanne Traigle Hoffman and husband, Scott, of Thibodaux; his maternal grandmother, Madeline Thibodeaux Talbot of Labadieville; two nieces, Brittany Hebert and Carly Hebert; and one nephew, Lance Hebert. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Joseph Hebert; his maternal grandfather, Rivers Talbot; his paternal grandfather, Wilton Hebert Sr.; and his maternal grandmother, Eva Bourgeois Hebert. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 19. 2008 12:28PM John Isbell John L. Isbell, 51, a native of Denison, Texas, and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, March 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to service time today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Karen Bouchard Isbell; his mother, Edith Isbell; one brother, Ben Isbell; and one sister, Diane Bowen. He was preceded in death by his father, James Isbell. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 19. 2008 12:25PM Emily Lovell Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emily L. Lovell, 91, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Monday, March 17, 2008. Visitation is from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services are at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel, with interment in St. Eloi Masoleum. She is survived by one son, Archie J. Lovell and wife, Roslie, of Morgan City; one daughter, Gloria L. Gregory and husband, Eugene, of Thibodaux; five grandchildren, Carrine Lovell Anderson and husband, Randy, Deirdre Lovell DiMaggio and husband, Gregory, Eric J. Lovell and wife, Kim, Steven Gregory and wife Lori, Mark Gregory and wife, Claire, and 13 great-grandchildren, Adrianna Anderson, Aiden Anderson, Aimee DiMaggio, Ian DiMaggio, Zachary Lovell, Kaylee Lovell, Justin Schultz and wife, Josie, Kelson Fos, Diana Gregory Lee and husband, Wes, Carolyne Gregory Grajewski and husband, Joe, Sarah Gregory, Lauren Gregory and Jade Gregory; one brother, Sidney Lovell and wife, Jean, of Houma; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert Wallace Lovell; her parents, Sidney and Adnise Lirette Lovell; three brothers, William, Thomas and Julius Lovell; three sisters, Mrs. Preston (Helen) Dugas, Mrs. Ernest (Victoria) Porche and Mrs. Esten (Mary) Fangue; two grandchildren, Matthew Gregory and Stephanie Gregory Schultz Fos and husband, Don and one great-grandchild, Emily Carolyn Lovell, daughter of Eric and Kim Lovell. She was a fourth-generation descendant of Perry Lovell, a pioneer of Bayou Dularge. She married Norbert Wallace Lovell, son of Augustin Lovell and Ozia Frederick. She was educated in the St. Andrews Episcopal Mission and School on Bayou Dularge. She was known by many as "Big Sis" and "Big Nanny." To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren she was known fondly as "Mu Mu." She was a caretaker of many of her immediate family and others. She will be missed by all who knew and loved this giving person. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 19. 2008 12:28PM James VanBuren Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James VanBuren, 79, a native and resident of Houma, died due to an accident on Thursday, March 13, 2008. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, James VanBuren Jr., Andrew Nixon and Girard Nixon; four brothers, Raymond, Antione, Roland and Johnell VanBuren; two sisters, Lubirda Myles and Geraldine Theriot; nine grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Lyons VanBuren; his parents, Izeal and Julia Helena VanBuren; one brother, Izeal VanBuren Jr.; and four sisters, Viola Johnson, Verilina VanBuren, Izetta VanBuren and Julia VanBuren LaGarde. He was a Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= March 20. 2008 11:48AM Elmore Chauvin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elmore "Na-Mon" Chauvin, 89, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:44 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Religious service was held at 2 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by four daughters, Meryl Picou and husband, Miller, Linda Hebert and husband, Daniel, Vera Pierce and husband, Douglas, and Debbie Miller and husband, Roger; two sisters, Rose Dupre and Mary Lee Cheramie; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Lapeyrouse Chauvin; his parents, Wilson and Florence Authement Chauvin; one son, Ronald Chauvin; three brothers, Milfred, Malvin and Rene' Chauvin; and two sisters, Louella Lirette and Simone Burgess. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== March 20. 2008 11:49AM Kellie Dagenhardt Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0803.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kellie Watts Dagenhardt, 47, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Visitation w ill be from 7:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Liturgy of the Word will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Bryan Dagenhardt of Houma; her mother, Rena Breaux Watts; one daughter, Sarah Dagenhardt of Houma; one stepdaughter, Jennifer Rodenkirch of Houma; three brothers, Wayne Watts of Houma, Donald Watts of Raceland and Chris Watts of Mandeville; and five sisters, Jackie Jackson of Raceland, Catherine "SueSue" Bollinger, Melanie Barker of Lockport, Wendy Phillips and Karen LeBouef of Mathews. She was preceded in death by her father, Homer Watts Sr.; and one brother, Homer Watts Jr. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================