Obituaries for MAY 2008; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 1: 1 May through 10 May Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Last modified: 1 June 2008 Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet ************************************************ 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. PLEASE NOTE: As of 1 August 2007 obituaries for the Comet and Courier Newspapers are Identical ======================================================================= Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Ronald Babin Ronald "Ron" Babin, 56, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 28, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Babin; one daughter, Amanda Babin; one stepdaughter, Cheri Busselle; one stepson, Barry Busselle; one brother, Jimmy Babin; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Beverly Bozeman Babin; one son, Randy Babin; two brothers, Mark Babin and Justin Babin; and two sisters, Elosia Babin and Frannie Badeaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Hester Brown Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hester Brown, 92, a native of Houma, died in Atlanta, Friday, April 25, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Willie Mae Douglas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Brown; one daughter, Doris Jasper; her parents, Gus and Eva Hill Brown; five brothers; and five sisters. She was a retired cafeteria worker for Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Todd Burgess Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Todd Anthony Burgess, 43, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. He is survived by his fiancee', Jean Marie Schoenhaus of New York; one daughter, Ashley Burgess of Houma; three brothers, Billy Burgess of Houma, Glynn Burgess of Connecticut and John Burgess of Houma; three sisters, Nancy Pellegrin of Bourg, Peggy Iacano of Houma and Wanda Burgess of Houma; one grandchild, Alaina Guidry; and his extended family, Jason, Brittni and Corinna. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Ray Burgess and Simonne Marie Chauvin Burgess. He as a laborer for Energy Express and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. William Campo William Neal Campo, 75, a native of Dallas, N.C., and resident of Raceland, died Monday, April 28, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Dallas Funeral Home in Dallas, N.C. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Gaston Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Barry Neal Campo; and one sister, Musie Hance. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sybil "Jean" Campo; his parents, Clarence and Helen Campo; and one son, Billy Gene Campo. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Ovide Cenac Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ovide Julian "Fritz" Cenac, 49, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his former wife, Sheila Breaux Cenac of Houma; his parents, Arlen B. Cenac Sr. and Jacqueline "Jackie" Guidry Cenac of Houma; two daughters, Camie Cenac and Lindsey Cenac of Houma; one brother, Arlen Benny Cenac Jr. of Houma; two sisters, Paddy Cenac Danos and husband, Jerry, and Christine Cenac Walker and husband, Louis, of Houma; and one grandchild, Cameron Blanchard Cenac. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jock Cenac and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guidry. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Rose Duncan Rose Anderson Duncan, 81, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Belle Rose, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Canaan Baptist Church in Plattenville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Donald Anderson, Joseph Duncan Sr. and Chester Duncan Sr.; six daughters, Rose L. Duncan, Louise LeBlanc, Rose M. Wise, Yvonne Duncan, Odette Duncan and Annie Duncan; one brother, Wilbert Anderson Sr.; four sisters, Viola Wilson, Leona Duncan, Audrey Williams and Yvonne Anderson; 44 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norah Duncan Jr.; her parents, Joseph Anderson Sr. and Camelia Batiste Anderson; one stepson, Delano Norah Duncan; three brothers, Alfred Anderson, Joseph Anderson Jr. and Harry Anderson; and two sisters, Olivia McBride and Annie M. Starks. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Genevieve Haydel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Genevieve Marcello Haydel, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 1:30 p.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Karl Gerald Haydel Sr., M.D. of Houma; four sons, Karl Gerald Haydel Jr., M.D., Michael Stephen Haydel, M.D., Henry "Larry" Haydel, M.D., and Patrick Samuel Haydel, D.C.; five daughters, Heidi Haydel Bealer, Carol Ann Haydel, Charlene Haydel Hebert, Genevieve Haydel Juneau and Michelle Haydel Capello; two sisters, Rose Carbello and Iona Bergeron; and 20 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Marcello and Marie Thibodeaux Marcello. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Oliver Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Oliver A. Hebert, 66, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:38 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Merrill R. Hebert; two sons, Brian Hebert and wife, Julie Hebert, and Scott Hebert Sr.; one daughter, Evelyn H. Bergeron and husband, Keith Bergeron; two brothers, Walter Hebert and Alan Hebert; one sister, Sundae Hebert; eight grandchildren, Kristy, Derrik, Scott Jr., Jeremy, Brett and Josh Hebert, Keyla Bourgeois and Keith Bergeron Jr.; and two great- grandchildren, Nevaeh and Nathan Hebert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Raoul Hebert and Lorraine Ordogne Hebert. He was a member of Houma Lions Club and Boy Scouts of America. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Warren LeCompte Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Warren James LeCompte Sr., 95, a native of Gibson and resident of Houma, died in Baton Rouge Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. Lt. Cmdr. is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruby Hebert LeCompte of Houma; one son, Warren J. "Jim" LeCompte Jr. and wife, Denise, of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Beryl LeCompte Rhodes and husband, Sidney Jr., of Odin, Ill.; seven grandchildren, James P. Daigle Jr. of Houma, Jeffery M. Daigle of Kennesaw, Ga., Warren J. LeCompte III of Virginia, Brian LeCompte, Shannon LeCompte of South Carolina, Joni Alcorn and Sandy Alcorn of Baton Rouge; and seven great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Augustin "Gus" LeCompte and Arcade "Katie" Toups LeCompte; one brother, Evans LeCompte; and two sisters, Gertrude LeCompte Colomb and Rachael LeCompte Babin. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran of 31 years. He served as president of the local and state chapters of the Reserve Officers Association and the Military Order of World Wars. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Charles Daniel Robichaux, died Saturday, April 26, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Garden of Memories Funeral Home in Metairie. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Allen Trosclair Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Allen Trosclair, 83, a native of Chackbay and resident of Chacahoula, died at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Anna Belle Thibodeaux Trosclair; three sons, David Trosclair and wife, Christine, Chris Trosclair and wife, Janelle, and Brian Trosclair and wife, Penny; two daughters, Brenda Hebert and husband, Kenneth, and Jennifer Pepitone and husband, Paul; one brother, Edward Trosclair; seven sisters, Flora Gros, Voyle Pontiff, Vivian Leray, Doris Knight, Mary Landry, Bessie Voiron and Lois Walters; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Trosclair and Alfrida Gros Trosclair; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Modest Gros. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Marvin Washington Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marvin Givens Washington, 45, a native of Gheens and resident of Baldwin, died Thursday, April 24, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Yolanda Washington of Raceland; his companion, Victoria Welch of Baldwin; his mother, Ernestine Lewis and stepfather, Leroy Lewis, of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sons, Marvin Washington Jr. of Raceland and Stephan Singleton of Thibodaux; two brothers, Romell Washington Sr. of Raceland and Brandon Lewis of Tucker, Ga.; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Washington Sr.; and his grandparents, Ernest and Earline Williams, James and Bessie Hills and Albert and Rosie Washington. He was a member of the American Sugar Cane League and was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Warren Blanchard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Warren Blanchard, 84, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:14 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Boudreaux Blanchard; one son, Ted Blanchard and wife, Angelle; two daughters, Charlene B. Phillips of Houma and Connie Fanguet and husband, Kenny; one brother, Harris Blanchard Sr.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Louise Aucoin Blanchard; and two sisters, Elsie Richard and Loisa Aysenne. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Marquise Charles Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marquise "Marty" Charles, 20, a native of New Orleans and resident of St. James, died in New Orleans, Sunday, April 27, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church in St. James. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Monica Charles of St. James; three brothers, Marcel and Myran Charles of St. James and Chris Mansion of Houston; one sister, Leslie Jackson of New Orleans; his grandmothers, Stella Charles of St. James and Pauline Powell of New Orleans; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Powell; and his grandfather, Arthur Charles Jr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Danny Duval Jr. Picture Danny "DJ" James Duval Jr., 22, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Twin City Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Danny James Duval Sr. and Bernadine Bourgeois Duval of Gibson; one brother, Joshua James Duval of Gibson; his grandmother, Audrey Bourgeois of Gibson; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roland Duval Sr. and Marion Duval and Ira Bourgeois. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Edna Guilfore Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edna Mae Westbrook Smith Guilfore, 87, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, April 27, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New St. Matthews Baptist Church in Houma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Cresent Farm Cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Ruby Mae McGuire and husband, Taylor, Hilda Mae Marshall and husband, Lamuel, Wilma McGuire and Nashonna McGuire; one sister, Leola McGuire and husband, Eugene; 11 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Guilfore; her parents, William Westbrook Sr. and Carrie Hite Westbrook; one son, Clarence Smith Jr.; six grandchildren, Janice Howard, Elaine Vincent, Stephanie Smith, Ronald McGuire, Barriet Madison and Terrance Marshall; one great-grandchild, Brandson Smith; two brothers, Albert Westbrook Sr. and William Westbrook Jr.; and her grandparents, Rebecca Williams and Mose Hite. She was a member of New St. Matthews Baptist Church, a member of the Foster Grandparent Program and a former Sunflower Chapter 2005 of the Eastern Star. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Genevieve Haydel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Genevieve Marcello Haydel, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to funeral time today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Karl Gerald Haydel Sr., M.D. of Houma; four sons, Karl Gerald Haydel Jr., M.D., Michael Stephen Haydel, M.D., Henry "Larry" Haydel, M.D., and Patrick Samuel Haydel, D.C.; five daughters, Heidi Haydel Bealer, Carol Ann Haydel, Charlene Haydel Hebert, Genevieve Haydel Juneau and Michelle Haydel Capello; two sisters, Rose Carbello and Iona Bergeron; and 20 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Marcello and Marie Thibodeaux Marcello. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Frederick LeBlanc Sr. Frederick Charles LeBlanc Sr., 54, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Napoleonville, died at 3:35 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. today at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Raymond J. LeBlanc and Anaise Templet LeBlanc; one son, Frederick LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Wendy; three stepchildren, Regina and Steven Oxford and Leslie Garcia; two brothers, Dwayne LeBlanc and wife, Beverly, and Greg LeBlanc and wife, Debbie; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecilia LeBlanc; and one brother, Anthony LeBlanc. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Dillon Richoux Dillon Michael Richoux, infant, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2008. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his parents, Jean-Pierre Melien and Brandi Nicole Dardar Richoux; his grandparents, Alvin and Bonnie Richoux and Linton "Tony" and Elizabeth "Liz" Dardar; two sisters, Braylie and Toni; and numerous relatives. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Jolie Richoux Jolie Nicole Richoux, infant, died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her parents, Jean-Pierre Melien and Brandi Nicole Dardar Richoux; her grandparents, Alvin and Bonnie Richoux and Linton "Tony" and Elizabeth "Liz" Dardar; two sisters, Braylie and Toni; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by one brother, Dillon Michael Richoux. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Prentice Smith Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Prentice Lanier Griffith Smith Jr., a native of New Orleans, died in a motor vehicle accident Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to service time Saturday at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church in Zachary. Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia Smith; his brother, Bill, and sister, Marleen, and their families; their two children, Mark and wife, Christine, and children, Brooke and Jessica, and Lorien and husband, Kevin, and children, Williston and Eleanor. He was a former Baker City judge and practiced in the Baker-Zachary area with his wife. He was an avid gardener and e-mail enthusiast and he enjoyed his life fully. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, LifeLink Transplant of Tampa or St. Patrick's Episcopal Church. Charlet Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Anthony Billiot Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony Joseph Billiot Sr., 67, a resident of Montegut, died at 6:34 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Montegut Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Jeannette Courteaux Billiot; his mother, Dellied M. Billiot; one son, Anthony Billiot Jr. and wife, Terry; two daughters, Annette Pellegrin and husband, Keith, and Greta Hebert and husband, Bruce; three brothers, Adrian, Henry and Raymond Billiot; five sisters, Emily Senic, Gloria Authement, Bertha Guidry, Dorothy Molinere and Brenda Billiot; nine grandchildren, Meagan, Monique and Allison Trahan, Robinette Rogers, Dale Rogers Jr., Teagan Chartier, Austin Pellegrin, Tyler and Tony Billiot; one great- grandchild, Blake Chartier; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Nelson John Billiot; one granddaughter, Dannette Rogers; two brothers, Nelson and Carrol Billiot; and two sisters, Virginia Chaisson and Doris Billiot. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Wilma Chiasson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilma Stevenson Chiasson, 79, a native of Litchfield, Ill., and resident of Chackbay, died Thursday, May 1, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at noon today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one sister, Hannah S. Chiasson; one brother, Colonel Williams Stevenson; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Chiasson; and her parents, Marlow Stevenson and Tina Stevenson. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Earline Pitre Pitre ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earline Toups Pitre, 85, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by one son, Curtis Pitre and wife, Darlene; one daughter, Jackie P. Martin; one sister, Rose Pierce; seven grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Numa Ernest Pitre; her parents, Ramie Sr. and Angelina Gisclair Toups; one daughter, Sandra A. Chabert; four brothers, Leonise, Lodess, Ramie Jr. and David Toups; two infant brothers; and four sisters, Alescia Bouffanie, Willavia Chiasson, Leona Anselmi and Noiscia Duet. She was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Doris Trahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Doris Eva Breaux Trahan, 88, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Judith "Judy" Breaux of Houma; five grandchildren, Ralph Hebert, Steve Hebert, Kim Hebert, Danette Breaux Lirette and Melissa Breaux Bonvillain; 11 great-grandchildren, Christian Hebert, Cameron Hebert, Brandi Hebert, Heather Hebert, Beanie Hebert, Kaci Hebert, Matthew Hebert, Jennifer Lirette, Lacey Bonvillain, Trista Bonvillain and Faith Bonvillain; and one great-great-grandchild, Hayden Darsey. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "T-Nom" Trahan; her parents, Eugene Breaux Sr. and Eva Breaux; one daughter, Betty Hebert; one grandson, Reggie Breaux; five brothers, Edmond, Oscar, Edgar, Eugene Jr. and Irvin Breaux; and one sister, Mildred Marcel. She was a retired custodian with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Lindsey Bergeron ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lindsey Paul Bergeron, 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Norma Simmons Bergeron; one son, Rodney P. Bergeron and wife, Diane; two daughters, Sandra B. Fussell and husband, Boyd; and Courtney L. Ramsay; two sisters, Myrtle Capone and Marlene Cabellero; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Josephine Le Blanc Bergeron; one daughter, Judith Maria Bergeron; two brothers, Murvin Bergeron and Harris Bergeron; and three sisters, Hazel Duet, Gladys Graffeo and Rita Warehime. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Diana Scott Picture Diana Dupre Scott, 38, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, May 1, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Sean Scott; her parents, Hartley and Mary Ann Dupre; one daughter, Patricia Hailey Scott; two brothers, Timothy Dupre and Danny Dupre; and one sister, Terri Perez. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Doris Trahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Doris Eva Breaux Trahan, 88, a native_of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Judith "Judy" Breaux of Houma; five grandchildren, Ralph Hebert, Steve Hebert, Kim Hebert, Danette Breaux Lirette and Melissa Breaux Bonvillain; 11 great-grandchildren, Christian Hebert, Cameron Hebert, Brandi Hebert, Heather Hebert, Beanie Hebert, Kaci Hebert, Matthew Hebert, Jennifer Lirette, Lacey Bonvillain, Trista Bonvillain and Faith Bonvillain; and one great-great-grandchild, Hayden Darsey. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "T-Nom" Trahan; her parents, Eugene Breaux Sr. and Eva Breaux; one daughter, Betty Hebert; one grandson, Reggie Breaux; five brothers, Edmond, Oscar, Edgar, Eugene Jr. and Irvin Breaux; and one sister, Mildred Marcel. She was a retired custodian with Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Tommy Farley Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tommy Edward Farley, 50, a native of Camdon, Ark., and a resident of Galliano, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008. Visitation will be 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Jared and Devin Farley; two daughters, Rebecca Farley Naquin and Amanda Farley; two brothers, Danny and Jimmy Farley; and three grandchildren, Brittany Naquin, Emma Naquin and Dylan Farley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Farley and Sally Craddick Farley. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Octavia LeBlanc Octovia Marie LeBlanc, 98, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass is at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sisters, Aline LeBlanc and Edna Guidry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur LeBlanc and Josephine Gautreaux LeBlanc; four brothers, Sidney, Willie, Charlie and Dave LeBlanc; and four sisters, Bella Guidry, Nora LeBlanc, Julia Callais and Lucia LeBlanc. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. May Morvant May D. Morvant, 89, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux and Mathews, died at 9:05 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Patsy Champagne and husband, Patrick Stanley Champagne; one sister, Amy Eschete, four grandchildren, Stacy Chaisson, Patrick Champagne Jr., Laura Trahan and Charlene Cressonie; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton "Frank" Morvant; her parents, Emile Edward Doiron and Laura Gros Doiron; and one sister, Rufamay Bilello. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Diana Scott Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Diana Dupre Scott, 38, a native of Houma and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, May 1, 2008. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Sean Scott; her parents, Hartley and Mary Ann Dupre; one daughter, Patricia Hailey Scott; two brothers, Timothy Dupre and Danny Dupre; and one sister, Terri Perez. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, May 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Audrey Trapp Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey H. Trapp, 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis II Mausoleum. She is survived by one son, Heinke Trapp Jr. and wife, Susan; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Picou of Houma and Mrs. Robert (Julie) Bewick of Baton Rouge; nine grandchildren, Allyce Elizabeth Trapp, John Heinke Trapp, Mrs. Colin (ReneŽ) Seibert, AndreŽ Ann Picou, Robert Picou III, Holden Robert Healy, Timothy Healy and wife, Blair, James Patrick Wright and Ann Elizabeth Wright; and two great-grandchildren, Laura Morrison and William Trapp Seibert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Heinke E.J. Trapp Sr.; and her parents, Richard and Colette Paul Healy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Louis Infant Center, 3513 Bayou Black Drive, Houma, LA 70360. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Wilma Bourg Wilma Rhodes Bourg, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 5:31 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. She is survived by one son, Thomas "Tom" E. Bourg; and one grandchild, Matthew Robert Bourg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Francis Bourg; and her parents, Wiley Rhodes and Ruth Liner Rhodes. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Dennis Cotton Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dennis "Captain D" James Cotton, 54, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 9:19 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Friendswood Church of God. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Grand Caillou Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by Crystal and Mark Parfait; four brothers, Lawrence A. Cotton, Larry Cotton and wife, Louella, David Cotton and wife, Phyllis, and Daniel Cotton and companion, Samantha; four sisters, Dianna M. Cotton, Patricia Cotton, Virginia C. Billiot and husband, Julius, and Jean C. Graham and husband, Richard; 31 nieces and nephews; his god children, Alicia Billiot and Cody Parfait; and many close friends who were considered family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Cotton and Florence Verdin Cotton. He was a boat captain with Smith Marine Towing on the Captain Sam. He lived his life to the fullest and loved his job as boat captain for Smith Marine Towing. He was always there to lend a helping hand when needed. He was loved and will be greatly missed. He was a member of Friendswood Church of God. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Verna Guidry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Verna Gros Guidry, 71, a native of Labadieville and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, May 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Lester Jr., Lynn and Joseph "Joe" Guidry; one daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" G. Breaux; one brother, Roy Gros; one sister, Mary Ann Clement; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Guidry Sr.; her parents, Wilbert and Mildred Thibodeaux Gros; and one great-grandchild. She was retired from Nicholls State University and active in the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Kirby Orren Kirby Orren, 90, a native of Prescott, Ark., and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, May 3, 2008. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. today at St. Anne Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita L. Orren; his parents; his brothers; and his sisters. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Rai Pellegrin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rai Porche Pellegrin, 92, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:03 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by two sons, Thaddeus "Mike" Michael Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Cindy, and Robert "Bob" Pellegrin and wife, Alicia; two daughters, Constance "Connie" Neil and husband, Alton, and Edyth Falgout and husband, Lanny; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus "Thad" Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Vital Sr. and Lydia Aycock Porche; one brother, Vital Porche Jr.; and one sister, Mary Lee Breaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Devin Smith Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Devin Michael Smith, 21, a native of Houma and resident of Houma and Nederland, Texas, died at 3:57 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home with a memorial service. He is survived by his parents, Debbie Smith Marshall and Tim Marshall of Nederland, and William East; four sisters, Desarae Boudreaux, Danielle Boudreaux, Lindsey Marshall and Diana Defelice of Nederland; his grandparents, Henry "Smitty" and Maureen Smith, Juris and Jenny East, Iola Marshall and Murphy Decuir; his aunts and uncles, William and Celeste Covington, Jared "Smitty" and Amy Smith and Julie Lang; and his cousins, Haleigh and Noelle Smith and Keyah and Mehdi Vassigh. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mack Marshall; and one uncle, Tony Marshall. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Bobby Hawthorne Bobby Paul Hawthorne, 54, of Houma and a native of Bastrop, died in Natchez, Miss., Saturday, May 3, 2008. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. today at Meyers Bend Pentecostal Church, with burial in Harrisonburg Cemetery. He is survived by his father, Bobby Narron Hawthorne of Harrisonburg; his mother, Betty Zane Hawthorne of Harrisonburg; one son, Justin Montpelier and wife, Brandy, of Harrisonburg; one daughter, Krystal Hawthorne of Houma; two sisters, Pamela H. Smith and Susan Hawthorne of Harrisonburg; three grandchildren; and numerous relatives. Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Thelma Perret Thelma Frickey Perret, 83, a native of Bayou Gauche and resident of Westwego, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Life Fellowship Community Church in Bayou Gauche, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Daniel J. Perret; one son, Brandt Perret; one daughter, Faye P. Stage and husband, Kenneth; six grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evans Frickey Sr. and Odette Picou Frickey; three brothers, Lerrie, Amos and Evans Frickey Jr.; and one sister, Helen F. Griffin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Mildred Wolfe Mildred Wolfe, 85, a resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Lucy Catholic Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, David Wolfe Sr. and Donald Wolfe; four daughters, Wildred W. Miller, Mary Wolfe, Brenda Wolfe and Aver Francois; two brothers, Chester Welch and Wilton Michael Welch; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abra J. Wolfe Sr.; her parents, Alzina Brown Soco and Gabriel Welch; one son, Spc. Abra J. Wolfe Jr.; three daughters, Winnola W. Diggs, Margaret Wolfe and Benita Robertson; and one sister, Louise W. Wolfe. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Rudy Cavalier Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rudy Paul Cavalier Sr., 64, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Anne Rivere Cavalier; one son, Chad Cavalier and wife, Jill M. Cavalier; one sister, Irma Jean Harrison; three grandchildren, Chelsey Lynn, Cassie Layne and Chase Logan Cavalier; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Cavalier and Levie Hebert Cavalier; and one son, Rudy Paul Cavalier Jr. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Leukemia Foundation. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Claudia Cheramie Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Claudia C. Cheramie, 80, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 10:21 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by one daughter, Abby C. Autin; one sister, Amelia Cheramie; five grandchildren, Marc Kimball, Tyler Cheramie, Korte Cheramie, Augie Autin and Kristi D. Eymard and husband, Jean Eymard; and two great-grandchildren, Marley Eymard and Jenna Eymard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence "Jay" Cheramie; her parents, Desire and Deidre Callais Cheramie; one son, Jay Jody M. Cheramie; two brothers, Andrew Cheramie and Leroy Cheramie; and one sister, Camelia Lefort. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Anthony Clement Anthony Joseph Clement, 39, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Jacksonville, Fla., died Friday, March 21, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Blanchard Clement of Jacksonville; one brother, Shawn Clement and wife, Jennifer, of Jacksonville; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry J. Clement; and his grandparents, Roy J. Sr. and Irene Rodrigue Blanchard and Clifton J. and Emma Mae Borne Clement. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Clarence Colwart Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence "Pecky" Colwart Jr., 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Anna Henry Colwart; two sons, Elwood Colwart and Clarence Colwart III and wife, Elizabeth; one daughter, Laura Bynum and companion, James Skidmore; one brother, William Colwart; three sisters, Claire Di Fulco, Harriett Faucheaux and Judith Sewer; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Flavia Guillot Colwart and Clarence Colwart Sr.; and one sister, Marie Ledet. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Audrey Lewis Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey O. Lewis, 82, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, May 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Olive Lewis of Fairfax, Va.; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olivia and Lucien Lewis; four sisters; and three brothers. She was a retired school teacher with the Assumption Parish School System. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Rai Pellegrin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rai Porche Pellegrin, 92, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:03 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by two sons, Thaddeus "Mike" Michael Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Cindy, and Robert "Bob" Pellegrin and wife, Alicia; two daughters, Constance "Connie" Neil and husband, Alton, and Edyth Falgout and husband, Lanny; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thaddeus "Thad" Pellegrin Sr.; her parents, Vital Sr. and Lydia Aycock Porche; one brother, Vital Porche Jr.; and one sister, Mary Lee Breaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Orand Terrebonne Sr. Orand J. "Berou" Terrebonne Sr., 70, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Evergreen Crematorium Inc. He is survived by his wife, Joyce B. Terrebonne; three sons, Orand "T-Berou" Terrebonne Jr., David Terrebonne and James Terrebonne; five daughters, Brandy T. Faber and husband, Mikey, Angel Terrebonne, Bonnie Jean Terrebonne, Celeste Terrebonne and Rhonda Terrebonne; one brother, Raymond "Nookie" Terrebonne and companion, Cindy Hebert; two sisters, Margie T. Crosby and husband, Alton, and Tammy T. Bouzigard; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Antoine and Exanna Marie Duet Terrebonne. He was a retired shrimper. He was a member of Christian Family Center. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Willie Uzee Willie "Poockie" Uzee, 71, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Shirley U. Folse. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie "Bill" and Octavia "Tavie" Matherne Uzee; one brother, Ira J. Uzee; and two sisters, Essie U. Labat and Lela U. McGee. He was retired from Halter Marine and a U.S. Army veteran. He was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Mable Washington Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mable McPherson Washington, 85, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Warren Washington, Welton Washington Jr. and Elton Washington, all of Houma, and Chester Washington and wife, Paula, of Lafayette; four daughters, Wilma Smith and husband, John, of Monroe, Wavie Washington, Ashanti Washington, and Ada Parker and husband, Mike, all of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Welton Washington Sr.; her parents, George McPherson and Olivia Porche McPherson; five brothers, Isaiah, Edward, James Clay, Austin and Nathan McPherson; and three sisters, Lillie Mae Smith, Helen Adams and Alice Stevenson. She was a homemaker and a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Ruby Benoit Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruby T. Benoit, 66, a native of Alexandria and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Memorial Gardens in Houma. She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis B. Cantrelle and fiance, Marc Weems; three sons, Alfred P. "Paul" Benoit Jr. and wife, Belinda, Kenneth "Kenny" B. Benoit and wife, Erica, and Darrell A. Benoit and wife, Cecia; two brothers, the Rev. Carl Tyler and Peter Tyler Sr.; three sisters, Lucinda Tyler, Frances T. Howard and Veola T. Smith; 11 grandchildren, Jeremy, Jonathan, Jacob, Jarrett, Diamond, Julie, Clint, Zack, MaKayla, Jordan and Kayla; and four great- grandchildren, Jaden, Brooklyn, Jaxx and Jyson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred P. Benoit Sr.; her parents, Bertha C. and Jim Tyler; one grandchild, Faith Angela Benoit; one great- grandchild, Jace Michael Williams; one brother, Roy Lee Tyler; and one sister, Mable Tyler. She was a faithful member and co-founder of Emmanuel Christian Fellowship. She loved everyone and was loved by many. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Victoria Brown Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Victoria Brown, 23, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, April 28, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother and father, Carol Brown and Roland Southall, both of Thibodaux; two sons, Ahmad Brown and Becari Green of Thibodaux; two sisters, Nellie Marks of Thibodaux and Shalon Tucker of Gretna; one brother, Eugene Brown; her grandparents, Helen Brown and James and Lou Audrey Southall of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives. She was a student at Unitech Training Academy in Houma and a part-time worker at Rouse's Supermarket. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Paul Fitich Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Harry Fitich, also known as Paul Harry Verdin, 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Delcambre, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008. Funeral service was held Saturday. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Foret Fitich of Delcambre; one son, Regis P. Verdin Sr. of Houma; three daughters, Peggy Leyra, Cynthia Gregoire and Mona Verdin, all of Houma; one stepdaughter, Rhonda Billiot of Delcambre; three sisters, Walterine Lee, Veronica Guidry and Clara Voisin; three stepsisters, Mary Jean Verdin, Ann Verdin and Ethel Verdin; three stepbrothers, James Verdin, Harry Verdin Jr. and Jessie Verdin; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl B. Fitch; his father, Harry A. Verdin; one granddaughter, Tiffany Ann Billiot; and two stepbrothers, Henry Verdin and Joseph "JoJo" Verdin. ======================== Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Carlos Harvey Carlos Bren "Red" Harvey, 83, a resident of McComb, Miss., died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Guilbeau Harvey; one daughter, Diane Harvey Oldham; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Mary Stewart Harvey; and one sister, Wilda Brumfield. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lillian Hawkins Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lillian Hawkins, 98, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Assumption Community Hospital Sunday, May 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Louise Hawkins; five sisters, Aldenia Johnson, Elvira Oliver, Elnora Lemon, Leola Terry and Ethel Linda Gustave; and one brother, Walter Williams. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Judy Trosclair Judy Marie Trosclair, 57, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Trosclair Cemetery in Chackbay. She is survived by her mother, Adeline Ordoyne Trosclair; one son, Myles Charpentier; three brothers, Melvin, Jerry and O'neal Trosclair Jr.; one sister, Vicky Gehbauer; and one grandchild, Myles Charpentier Jr. She was preceded in death by her father, O'neal Trosclair Sr.; and two brothers, Roy and Bryant Trosclair. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Jessie Weber Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jessie Catherine Weber, 94, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thiboaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in St. Joseph Catholic Mausoleum in Thibodaux. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Myrtle M. Weber; her caregivers, Wayne and Allen Weber, James Smith, Cheryl Landry, Conchita Weber and Sylvia Murphy; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Mary Smith Weber; four sisters, Pearl Jones, Mamie Smith, Lillie Mae Oubre and Nettie Webb; and two brothers, Russell and Nelson Weber Jr. She was a retired schoolteacher in Lafourche Parish. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Ronald Williams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronald Jerome Williams, 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Baytown, Texas, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Melissa S. Williams; his parents, Audrey Hollman and Cleveland Williams Jr.; two sons, Michael J. Stewart and Ronald J. Travis; three daughters, Kizzy M. Stewart, Reva Stewart and Aquintiss Travis; five brothers, Cleveland Williams III, Jeffery Williams Sr. and wife, Felicia, Allen Parker and wife, Darlene, Jason Hollman and Ricky Lewis; four sisters, Angie W. Fox, Lelia W. Miller, Rosena Thompson and husband, Albert, and Kimateisha Adams; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cleveland Williams Sr., Martha Coleman and Viola Bradley and Earl Racsner. He worked for Wal-Mart in the warehouse and was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, May 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Mildred Wolfe Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mildred Wolfe, 85, a resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 3, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Lucy Catholic Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, David Wolfe Sr. and Donald Wolfe; four daughters, Wildred W. Miller, Mary Wolfe, Brenda Wolfe and Aver Francois; two brothers, Chester Welch and Wilton Michael Welch; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abra J. Wolfe Sr.; her parents, Alzina Brown Soco and Gabriel Welch; one son, Spc. Abra J. Wolfe Jr.; three daughters, Winnola W. Diggs, Margaret Wolfe and Benita Robertson; and one sister, Louise W. Wolfe. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Lucy Catholic Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Ralph Babin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ralph J. Babin, 60, a native of Raceland and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:38 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Carol Lefort Babin; and one sister, Anna Mae "T- Pitt" Lefort. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Velma Allemand Babin. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Johnnie Breland Johnnie Dell Landrum Breland, 77, a native of Beaumont, Miss., and resident of Houma died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008. Funeral service was held Monday at Jones and Son Funeral Home in Beaumont, with burial in Beaumont Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Danita "Dee" Savin and husband, Allen, and Carol Sue Hamrick and husband, Ralph; numerous grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Bitha Landrum; her husband of 59 years, Hubert T. Breland; two sisters, Alphia Dement and Delphia Dement; and three brothers, Ray, Grady and Lester "Pete" Landrum. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, VFW Auxiliary, the Voluntary Fire Department Auxiliary, Girls Scouts, a volunteer for school activities, the Salvation Army and Senior Citizens Center. Jones and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Ann Callais Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ann Sadie Callais, 55, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Thursday, May 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in Hebert Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Anthony Callais; two sons, Anthony Callais Jr. and wife, Leighton, and Warren Callais Sr. and wife, Starla; one daughter, Hope Callais; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren Joseph and Priscilla Louise Guidry; and two brothers, Michael Guidry Sr. and Sidney Guidry. She was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Evelyn Callender Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evelyn White Callender, 61, a native of Houma and resident of Wesson, Miss., died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Harrigill Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Miss., with burial in Easthaven Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by one son, William Russell "Billy" White Jr. and wife, Nikki, of Eddiceton, Miss.; two daughters, Belinda Kraemer Fauver and husband, Robbie, of Brookhaven, and Rebecca White Kinchen of Wesson, Miss.; five sisters, Joy Kramer of Houma, Merline Gemelli of Wesson, Caroline Lirette and husband, Kirby, of Ruston, Cynthia Rogers and husband, Albert, of Tylertown, Miss., and Pam Quick and husband, Roy, of Montegut; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; Whitney Kramer Sr. and Louvenia Hebert Kramer; and three brothers, Nelson, Theodore and Whitney Kramer Jr. She was a homemaker, a member of the Moose Lodge and a parishioner of St. Francis Catholic Church. Harrigill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Charles Shephard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0805.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Rodger Shephard, 88, a native of Bensrun, W.Va., and resident of Houma, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 7:50 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Adriana Ford of Houma; nine grandchildren, Richard C. Ford, Effie F. Schilling, Linda F. Punch, Michael D. Garcia, Mark J. Garcia, Hannah G. Franke, Margaret F. Duhe, Desiree L. Garcia and Jessica M. Garcia; 10 great-grandchildren, Blake Ford, Connor Ford, Starr Punch, Sadie Punch, Scott Punch, Shane Punch, William Schilling, Alicia Garcia, Andrew Schilling and Devin Franke; and his best friend, Lois Crnkovic. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Mae Schmidt Shephard; his second wife, Ina Fae Schmidt Shephard; his parents, Hiriam Shephard and Alice Wells Shephard; one daughter, Janet Garcia; one son-in-law, William G. Ford; two brothers, Warren Shephard and Glenn Shephard; and one sister, Dorothy McCune. He was a retired mechanic with Chevron and a U.S. Air Force veteran during World War II. He was a member of Victory Christian Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================