Obituaries for JULY 2008; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 2: 11 July through 20 July Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Last modified: 1 AUG 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: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Ida Allen Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ida Belle Rockward Allen, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, June 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce A. Thomas of Arizona and Sharon A. Calloway of Minneapolis; two brothers, Henry Rockward Sr. and wife, Thelma Lee, of Houma, and the Rev. Calvin Rockward of New Orleans; three sisters, Ollie Mae Jones of Round Rock, Texas, Yvonne E. Banks and husband, John, and Thelma J. Calloway of Minneapolis; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Allen; her parents, Willie Rockward and Thelma R. Rockward Moore; one brother, Willie Rockward Jr.; and one sister, Ora Mae Rockward Wallis. She was retired from Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of the Eastern Stars, Elks and Golden Social Aid. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Charles Banks Jr. Charles Banks Jr., 78, a native of Clinton and resident of Raceland, died at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Richardson Funeral Home in Clinton. Religious service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Beechgrove Baptist Church in Clinton, with burial in Hickory Nut. He is survived by three sons, Abram "A.J." Banks of Kenner, Charles Kevin Banks of Raceland and Col. Sid P. Banks of Oklahoma City; one daughter, Charlette Reese of Virginia Beach, Va.; two brothers, Joseph Banks of New Orleans and Clovis Banks of Clinton; one sister, Florence Cook of Houston; and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Banks; his parents, Charles Banks Sr. and Edna Banks; two brothers, Esthervan and Roosevelt Banks; and two sisters, Bessie Lee Banks and Rosie Lee Harbor. Richardson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lionel Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lionel Joseph Breaux, 79, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 9, 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, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Ann Fayette Breaux; one son, Blaine J. Breaux of Scott; one brother, Calvin Breaux and wife, Doris; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo J. and Bridget Guillot Breaux; one brother, Leroy Breaux; and one great-grandchild, Layla Breaux. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Woodman of the World and Sportsman League Louisiana. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Barbara Celestine Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Barbara Ann Evans Celestine, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, July 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery in Waterproof. She is survived by two sons, Sylvester Celestine Jr. of Houma and Byron Celestine Sr. of Ft. Polk; one daughter, Sylvelynn Celestine of Houma; one brother, Carl A. Evans of Flint, Mich.; two sisters, Veranese Douglas of Houma and Marion Browscer of New Orleans; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Junius Evans Sr.; six brothers, Wallace, David Sr., Junius Jr., William Sr., Claude and Louis Evans; and one sister, Geraldine Evans. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Schriever. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Elam Griffin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elam Joseph "T-Brod" Griffin, 42, a resident of Cut Off, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Ella Billiot; one brother, William Griffin; five sisters, Callarena Melancon, Doris Gisclair, Rosie Griffin, Ann Rae Mejia and Alice Bourgeois; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forest and Lovenia Serigny Griffin; one infant brother; and two sisters, Dorothy Duet and Daisy Griffin. He was a licensed jockey and boat captain. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lawrence Hayes Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lawrence "Pedue" Hayes Sr., 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died Thursday, July 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. James Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Paulette Allen Hayes; three sons, Minister Anthony Hayes, Brian Hayes of Houston and Lawrence Hayes Jr. and wife, LaToya; two daughters, Araminta Hayes and Tawanda Vincent; three brothers, Johnus Hayes Jr., Carl P. Hayes and Hubert Hayes of San Diego; two sisters, Aline H. Smith and Laverne Hayes; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnus Hayes Sr. and Alice Washington Hayes; one son, Michael Vincent; two brothers, Berwick and Freddie Hayes; two sisters, Hilda Mae Hayes and Annie Louise H. Robinson; and his grandparents, John Washington and Pearl Washington. He was a retired construction worker, an usher and was Baptist. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Irving Kliebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irving A. Kliebert, 85, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Irving Kliebert Jr.; one brother, A.J. Kliebert Jr.; one sister, Marion Kliebert Rodrigue; five nieces, Linda Mahler Theriot, Elaine Mahler, Sylvia Mahler, Janet Paul and Janice Mahler; two nephews, Joey Mahler and Glenn Mahler; and three bright stars, Tiffany Lagarde, Brittany Lagarde and Johnny Mahler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Haas Kliebert; his parents, Alcee and Noema Luquette Kliebert; one brother, Earl Kliebert; three sisters, Ruth K. Mahler, Lois and Louise Kliebert; and one niece, Margaret Mahler Gilmore. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Tyler Leboeuf Tyler James Leboeuf, 6 weeks, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, John and Angele Galjour Leboeuf; his grandparents, Joe and Cheryl Sultan, John Galjour Jr. and wife, Julie Galjour, and Trinna Holcomb; his great-grandparents, John Galjour Sr., Gus and Daisy Griffin and Ella Mae Duplantis and Cherry Sultan; and his godparents, Anthony Leboeuf Jr. and Lauren Holcomb. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Joseph W. Duplantis Jr., Joseph Morris Sultan, Mary Cheramie and Brenda Galjour. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Cleveland Lewis Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cleveland Lewis, 99, a native of Belle Alliance and resident of Labadieville, died Monday, July 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Beatrice Hill of Thibodaux, Audrey Warner of El Paso, Texas, and Helen Worley of Paincourtville; one son, Howard Lewis of Houma; one brother, Harry Lewis of Picayune, Miss.; 23 grandchildren; 55 great- grandchildren; 37 great-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Everline Martin Lewis; his parents, Josephine and Oscar Lewis Sr.; two daughters, Margret Tillman and Josephine Lewis; two brothers, Oscar Lewis Jr. and Welman Frank Sr.; and five sisters, Mary Williams, Fonstine Lewis, Estoria Lewis, Beatrice Smith and Ida Lee. He was the Number 1 usher of St. Mark Baptist Church. ======================== Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Buvince Naquin Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Buvince "Bue" Naquin Sr., 71, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Houma, died at 3:18 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Josie Naquin; one son, Buvince "T-Bue" Naquin Jr. and companion, Celia; two daughters, Cena Ratley and husband, Wayne, and Deborah LeCompte and husband, Joel; four stepsons, Kent Bouvier and wife, Kelly, Keith Bouvier and wife, Becky, David Bouvier and wife, Sandy, and Earl Moran; two brothers, Godfrey and Lionel Naquin Jr.; two sisters, Rose N. Boudreaux and Gertrude Naquin; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Blanchard Naquin; his parents, Lionel Naquin Sr. and Cena N. Naquin; one daughter, Dell Ann Naquin; one brother, Murphy Naquin; and three sisters, Pauline Schouest, Ellen Naquin and Brenda Dickey. He was retired from Louisiana Land and Exploration and retired from ACME. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. James Pellegrin Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James D. "Tattoo" Pellegrin Sr., a lifelong resident of Chauvin and Upper Little Caillou, died Friday, July 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial service will be at noon Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by two sons, James Pellegrin II and wife, Angel, two grandsons, Beau and Jake Pellegrin and one great-grandson, Keegan Pellegrin, and Chad Pellegrin, one grandson, Lance Naquin, two granddaughters, Candice Naquin and Destine Pellegrin and one great-grandson, Lance Naquin Jr.; one daughter, Lenette Thibodeaux and husband, Mark, two grandsons, Jordan and Shae Paul Thibodeaux, one granddaughter, Bethany Thibodeaux, and one great-grandson, Jayden Michael Thibodeaux; one brother, Terry Pellegrin and wife, Shirley, of Maryland; and one sister, Carolyn Dupre and husband, Wayne, of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fay Paul Pellegrin and Virginia Pellegrin; one brother, Kenneth Pellegrin; and his grandparents, Lucien and Helene Pellegrin. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 11, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Leonard Prean Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leonard "Coach Pre" Prean, 61, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, Saturday, July 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Greater Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Wake service will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Bell Prean; one son, Adrian Prean of Gonzales; one foster daughter, Ingrid Brown of Thibodaux; one adopted daughter, Annisha Prean of Belle Rose; one brother, Milton Prean and wife, Mary, of Ewellville; two sisters, Audrey Brooks of Belle Rose and Janice Thornton and husband, Earl, of Destrehan; 10 grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kernell and Louise Prean; and one son, Leonard Prean. He was former assistant director of enforcement at the Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control Office. He was assistant director and coach of the Donaldsonville Redskins football team and a volunteer coach at Belle Rose Middle School. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Ava Cortez Ava Danielle Cortez, infant, a resident of Lockport, died Thursday, July 10, 2008. Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her parents, Brad and Kalli Cortez; one brother, Braden Michael Cortez; two sisters, Sadie Faye Cortez and Claire Marie Cortez; her grandparents, Arlene Cortez, Daniel "Mike" Cortez, Daniel Martinez Jr. and Susan Martinez and Gary and Kaffie Galliano; and her great-grandparents, Harold and Pauline Dufrene, Ruby Cortez and Lolita Martinez. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Daniel Martinez Sr., Daniel Joseph Cortez and Shedrick and Gladys Dominique. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Helen Guidry Helen H. Guidry, 71, a native of Jasper, Texas, and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:56 a.m. Friday, July 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious service will be at noon Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by three sons, Anthony Guidry, Albert Guidry Jr. and Robert Guidry and wife, Martha; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Guidry Sr.; her parents, Clarence Sr. and Mildrid Kennedy Howard; and two brothers, Jack K. Howard and Clarence Howard Jr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Ophelia Jones Ophelia Jones, 89, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by two sons, Lawrence Brickley and Michael Brickley; and two daughters, Dorothy Hunter and Wanda Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ezekiel Jones Jr.; her parents, James Reese and Olevia Smith Turner; two brothers, James Reese and Albert Turner; and one sister, Virgie Thomas. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Herman LeBlanc Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herman J. LeBlanc, 71, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:18 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Lirette LeBlanc; one son, John LeBlanc; two daughters, Cindy Martin and husband, Russell Jr., and Michelle LeBlanc and husband, Mark Martinez; two sisters, Leatrice Adams and husband, Michael, and Charlotte LeBlanc; and two grandchildren, Adeline Martin and Mackenzie Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiltz J. and Bertrande "Margie" Lapeyrouse LeBlanc. He was on the board of director for Little Caillou Fire Department and St. Joseph Parish Council. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013. He enjoyed traveling, photography and meeting his friends in the morning. He was a great cook and storyteller. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Lionel Breaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lionel Joseph Breaux, 79, a native of Raceland and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Mass was held Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Ann Fayette Breaux; one son, Blaine J. Breaux of Scott; three grandchildren, Bradley and Douglas Breaux and Callie Blalock; two great-granchildren, Elise and Alexander Blalock; one brother, Calvin, and wife Doris Babin Breaux; and two sisters, Rosemary LeBlanc and Joan Brassette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo J. and Bridget Guillot Breaux; one great-granddaughter, Layla Breaux; and one brother, Leroy Breaux. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Sportsmans League of Louisiana. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. James Cowan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James A. Cowan, 68, a native of Beargrass, N.C. and a resident of Houma, died at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Monday at First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the church. He is survived by two brothers, Earl and Phil Cowan; and one sister, Evelyn C. Millerstrom. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper Cowan and Allie Woolard Cowan; two brothers, Harrell and Wade Cowan; and one sister, Polly Modlin. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the gift records office of Mount Olive College, 634 Henderson St., Mount Olive, N.C. 28365, or a charity of your choice. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. John Dickinson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Raymond Dickinson, 53, a native of Brownsville, Texas, and a resident of Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his partner, Dane LeBoeuf; two daughters, Amy Dickinson and Holly Dickinson; two sisters, Shelia Price and Lynn Catalano; and two grandchilden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Howard Sr. and Louise King Dickinson; one brother, the Rev. Leroy Howard Dickinson Jr.; and one sister, Laverne Ella Dickinson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Herman LeBlanc Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herman J. LeBlanc, 71, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 9:18 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Lirette LeBlanc; one son, John LeBlanc; two daughters, Cindy Martin and husband, Russell Jr., and Michelle LeBlanc and husband, Mark Martinez; two sisters, Leatrice Adams and husband, Michael, and Charlotte LeBlanc; and two grandchildren, Adeline Martin and Mackenzie Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiltz J. and Bertrande "Margie" Lapeyrouse LeBlanc. He was on the board of directors for Little Caillou Fire Department and St. Joseph Parish Council. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 5013. He enjoyed traveling, photography and meeting his friends in the morning. He was a great cook and storyteller. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. JoAnne LeBoeuf JoAnne Marie LeBoeuf, 51, a native of Houma and a resident of Avondale, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Joni McAlister; her mother, Mary Porche LeBoeuf Watts Conner; her step-father, Hunter Conner; one brother, John LeBoeuf; and two grandchildren, Jason McAlister Jr. and Juliette LeBoeuf. She was preceded in death by her father, Allen LeBoeuf. Vistation will be at Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd. in Marrero, from 10:00 a.m. to funeral time Monday. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Restlawn Park Cemetery. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Bessie Matherne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bessie M. Matherne, 76, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Daniel A. Matherne; one son, Dirk A. Matherne and wife, Laurie F. Matherne; two daughters, Valerie Matherne Lutz and husband, John, and Leah Matherne Cornwell and husband, Doyle; two brothers, Maurice Matherne and Lester Matherne; one sister, Betty M. Champagne; and four grandchildren, Evan Matherne, Colin Matherne, Bryce Cornwell and Aubrey Cornwell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hypolite N. Matherne and Clementine Folse Matherne; three brothers, Eloie, George and Eddie Matherne; and three sisters, Elma M. Perrer, Velma M. Breaux and Thelma M. Dufrene. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary's Nativity School. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Monday, July 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Cecil Bordelon Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cecil Joseph Bordelon, 83, a native of Moreauville and resident of Houma, died at 9:14 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Dena Yarbrough Bordelon of Houma; two sons, William "Billy" Bordelon and wife, Mary, of Houma, and Bruce Bordelon and wife, Iola, of Walnut Creek, Calif.; three daughters, Rebecca "Becky" Trosclair and husband, Ronnie, of Houma, Kay Guidry and husband, Steve, of Spring, Texas, and Ann Picou and husband, Robbie, of Houma; one stepdaughter, Trish Pleasant and husband, Jeff, of Key West, Fla.; one sister-in-law, Greta Bordelon of Lafayette; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Emily Bordelon; his parents, William Stevens Bordelon Sr. and Mathilde Marcotte Bordelon; one brother, William S. Bordelon Jr.; one sister, Mathilde B. Montgomery; and one brother-in-law, Bob Montgomery. He was a retired superintendent for Terrebonne Parish School Board, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Retired Superintendents Association, Terrebonne Retired Teachers Association and Louisiana Retired Teachers Association. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. The family would like to give a special thanks to his loving caregivers. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, July 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Bessie Matherne Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bessie M. Matherne, 76, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 2:45 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Daniel A. Matherne; one son, Dirk A. Matherne and wife, Laurie F. Matherne; two daughters, Valerie Matherne Lutz and husband, John, and Leah Matherne Cornwell and husband, Doyle; two brothers, Maurice Matherne and Lester Matherne; one sister, Betty M. Champagne; and four grandchildren, Evan Matherne, Colin Matherne, Bryce Cornwell and Aubrey Cornwell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hypolite N. Matherne and Clementine Folse Matherne; three brothers, Eloie, George and Eddie Matherne; and three sisters, Elma M. Perrer, Velma M. Breaux and Thelma M. Dufrene. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Mary Nativity School. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, July 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lloyd Stone Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lloyd "Tee" Wayne Stone, 61, a native of Texarkansa, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Cathy Blanchard Stone of Houma; his mother, Vernie Courtney Stone of Morgan City; one son, Corey Stone and wife, Tifny, of Petal, Miss.; one daughter, Charmaine Stone of Houma; two brothers, Randal Stone and wife, Clara, of Spearville, and John Earl Stone and wife, Sharon, of Morgan City; one sister, Juanita Smith and husband, Charles, of Farmerville; and three grandchildren, Nikolas Stone, Joshua Stone and Travis Stone. He was preceded in death by his father, John Boyd Stone. He was a retired electrical lineman with the City of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, July 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Ernest Thomas Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest "Bellpepper" Thomas Sr., 72, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Thursday, July 10, 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 Tuesday at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Darlene Davis and husband, Olden, of Napoleonville; two sons, William Thomas and wife, Lorena, of Chicago, and Eric Thomas and wife, Patricia, of Gibson; one sister, Pearley Mae Hill of Donaldsonville; one daughter-in-law, Lydia Thomas of Thibodaux; seven grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Mae Crowley Thomas; one son, Ernest Thomas Jr.; his parents, George and Josie Carter Thomas; five brothers, Edward, Walter, George, Lawrence and Gerald Thomas; and two sisters, Rebecca Thomas and Jackie Quiett. He was a retired laborer and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 17 and the Valley Park Social Club. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Gladys Chaisson Gladys Breaux Chaisson, 75, a native of Montegut and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:51 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Archie P. Chaisson Jr. and wife, Stacy, Michael J. Chaisson and wife, Patti, and Corbert J. Chaisson and wife, Bonnie; one daughter, Vickie C. Angelloz and husband, Barry; one brother, Corbert Breaux Jr.; 10 grandchildren, Samantha Himel, Jerry Bonvillian, Barry Angelloz, Jude Chaisson, Archie Chaisson III, Jamie Chaisson, Justin Chaisson, Jeremy Chaisson, Chad Chaisson and Brittany Chaisson; and six great-grandchildren, Sadie, Brice, Jacob and Hunter Himel and Austin and Collin Bonvillian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Corbert Breaux and Ella Burns Breaux; two brothers, James Breaux and Allen Breaux; and four sisters, Gertrude B. Guidry, Ruth B. Naquin, Ruby B. Boudreaux and Marie Breaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Huey Dolese Huey Joseph Dolese, 73, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 12, 2008. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Nolan Dolese Sr.; and one sister, Joyce Brunet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry W. Dolese and Isora A. Dolese; three brothers, Harry L., Roland Sr. and Louis Dolese; and one sister, Rose Mae "Tillie" Vice. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Rickie Harris Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rickie J. Harris, 46, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, July 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Ashly Williams of Napoleonville; his mother, Medora Harris of Napoleonville; seven sisters, Patricia, Jackie and Erica Harris, Sherian Williams, Millie McCowan, Josephine Williams and Margaret Hurst; eight brothers, Phillip Sr., Neddie Jr., Michael, Walter, Bruce and Keith Harris Sr., Eugene Burdis and Jarvis Caldwell; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Neddie Harris Sr.; one brother, Ronnie Harris; and his grandparents. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Arnold Oncale Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arnold B. "Chino" Oncale Jr., 75, a lifelong resident of Napoleonville, died at 5:35 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008. No services are scheduled. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 53 years, Rosa Mae Percle Oncale; six sons, Michael, Robert, Larry, Keith, Randy and Kevin Oncale; one daughter, Monica Aucoin; four brothers, Helt Sr., Rene, James "Jimmy" and Norman Oncale; three sisters, Doris Arboneaux, Betty Smith and Lorraine Oncale; 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Oncale Sr. and Laura Perrera Oncale; two brothers, Nicholas "Nick" and William "Bee" Oncale; and one sister, Victoria "Vicky" Bourg. He was a Korean war veteran and a retiree. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Vincent Valley Vincent A. Valley, 52, a native and resident of Metairie, died Saturday, July 12, 2008. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lee Valley. He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent R. Valley. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Raymond Bergeron Sr. Picture Raymond Paul Bergeron Sr., 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his former wife, Marie Claire Blanchard; his companion, Rose Crochet; one son, Raymond "Skip" Bergeron Jr. and wife, Connie, of Chackbay; four daughters, Vicky Blanchard and husband, Albert, of Houma, Jan Duplantis and husband, Elwin, of Houma, Laurie Pontiff of Houma, and Mona Hebert and husband, M.J., of Montegut; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Boudreaux; and his mother, Eula Mae Bergeron Boudreaux. He was a dispatcher at Frank's Casing Crew and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a member of the Krewe of Kajuns, loved fishing and spending time at his camp. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lennus Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lennus "L.O." Boudreaux, 87, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, July 12, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. 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, Irene H. Boudreaux; one son, L.J. Boudreaux and wife, Cecile; two daughters, Marlene Eisner and husband, Carl, and Winona Danos and husband, Lester Jr.; one brother, Lionel Boudreaux; one sister, Jane Bundy; nine grandchildren, Skie Gremillion, Len Boudreaux, Todd Boudreaux, Shane Boudreaux, Blake Boudreaux, David Babineaux, Debbie Robin, Theresa Thomassie and Adrian Danos; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Zoe Boudreaux; one son, Farold Boudreaux; six brothers, Lawrence, Lloyd, Sterling, Lesie and Lenez Guy Boudreaux and infant Boudreaux; and two sisters, Esther Juneau and Enez Carrie May Molaison. He was a retired employee of Texaco for 33 years and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Gladys Chaisson Gladys Breaux Chaisson, 75, a native of Montegut and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:51 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Archie Chaisson Sr.; three sons, Archie P. Chaisson Jr. and wife, Stacy, Michael J. Chaisson and wife, Patti, and Corbert J. Chaisson and wife, Bonnie; one daughter, Vickie C. Angelloz and husband, Barry; one brother, Corbert Breaux Jr.; 10 grandchildren, Samantha Himel, Jenny Bonvillian, Barry Angelloz, Jude Chaisson, Archie Chaisson III, Jamie Chaisson, Justin Chaisson, Jeremy Chaisson, Chad Chaisson and Brittany Chaisson; and six great-grandchildren, Sadie, Brice, Jacob and Hunter Himel and Austin and Collin Bonvillian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Corbert Breaux and Ella Burns Breaux; two brothers, James Breaux and Allen Breaux; and four sisters, Gertrude B. Guidry, Ruth B. Naquin, Ruby B. Boudreaux and Marie Breaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lawrence Duncan Lawrence Duncan, 58, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Cleveland, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008. A graveside service was held Tuesday at Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by one daughter, Lolita Jacquline Duncan of Cleveland; his father, Louis Fletcher of Thibodaux; one brother, Louis Duncan of North Carolina; seven sisters, Priscilla Fletcher, Christina A. Kennedy, Beverly Azema, Regina Miller, Rosemary Fletcher and Betty W. Daniels, all of Thibodaux, and Jacquline Washington of Houma; his caretaker, Lillie Mae Duncan; his grandmother, Ceola Fletcher of Thibodaux; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Duncan; one brother, Walter Lee Fletcher; one sister, Doris Azema; and his grandparents, Olivia Frank, Ed Fletcher and Celestine Duncan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Charles Packnett Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Packnett, 65, a native of Centerville, Miss., and resident of Raceland, died Monday, July 14, 2008. A graveside service was held Tuesday at Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by one daughter, Latoya Holmes of Raceland; one son, Terrence Holmes of Raceland; two brothers, David Packnett and John Packnett, both of Kansas City; three sisters, Sallie Jackson and Eula Anderson of Liberty, Miss., and Delores Dillon of Baton Rouge; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gip and Martha Allen Packnett; two sisters, Ceola Packnett and Mae Ola Anderson; and four brothers, James, Johnny, Louis and Samuel Packnett. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Ervis Portie Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ervis Portie Sr., 88, a native of Grand Chenier, a former resident of Creole and resident of Houma, died at his camp in Montegut, Saturday, July 5, 2008. Funeral service was held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Cameron, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Creole. He is survived by one son, Ervis Portie Jr. and wife, Katherine, of Hackberry; two daughters, Dorothy Trahan and husband, Carlton, of Houma, and Barbara Giroir and husband, Andre, of Grand Lake; one brother, Sidney Portie of Grand Chenier; one sister, Crease Dyson of Grand Chenier; eight grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Portie. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of the American Legion and VFW. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for Cameron Parish School Board and for Crain Brothers part-time. Hixon Funeral Home in Lake Charles was in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Elder Woods picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elder Calvin Woods, 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Schriever, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center Thursday, July 10, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Tabernacle of Love Pentecostal Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Myles Woods; one daughter, Yolanda Jones; three sisters, Ida W. Hunt of Thibodaux, Edith Scoby and husband, Clarence, of Algiers, and Martha Woods Shareef and husband, Rashid, of Houma; and five brothers, the Rev. Paul Woods and wife, Pearl, of Magnolia Springs, Texas, Clifton Woods and wife, Mary Ann, of Gray, Edison Woods of Hahnville, Warren Woods and wife, Constance, and Andrew Woods and wife, Gwen, of Huntsville, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Mary E. Dyer Woods; and two brothers, Joseph Woods Jr. and Major Woods. He was a member of Power House of Deliverance Church and Morning Star Baptist Church. He was a former member of the Sensational Southern Tones. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Dawayne Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dawayne E. Bergeron, 45, a native of Rayne and resident of Golden Meadow, died Monday, July 14, 2008. Funeral service was scheduled for 3 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his companion, Melissa Richoux; his mother, Frida Murphy; four sons, Nickalous Bergeron, Chad Lee, Maurice Arceneaux and Wesley Richoux; one daughter, Zozett Richoux; one brother, Darrell Bergeron; one sister, Kathleen B. Callais; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Bradley Bergeron; and his stepfather, Carl Murphy Jr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Wilma Bishop Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilma Jean Victor Bishop, 44, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gray, died Saturday, July 12, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Arthur A. Bishop; one daughter, Destiny Bishop; eight brothers, Welton Walker of Gray, Michael Victor of St. Louis, Raymond Victor of Thibodaux, Darrell McPherson, Michael McPherson, Roland McPherson, Kevin McPherson and Freddie McPherson Jr.; and seven sisters, Elnora Boyd, Shirley Hester of Thibodaux, Ann Robinson, Elaine Williams, Alice Mahoney, Martha Williams of Houma and Jennifer Victor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosetta Victor and Whitney Victor; two sisters, Brenda V. Hester and Sheila Victor; and her grandparents, Easter Van Buren Sargent and James Sargent. She was a homemaker and a member of Moses Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Joseph Blanchard Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph Jeffries Blanchard, 69, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Houma, died Monday, July 14, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Ray Blanchard and wife, Nelda, of Rosepine; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeffrey Blanchard and Lillian Arcement Blanchard; two brothers, Everett Blanchard and Louis Blanchard; and two sisters, Joyce Blanchard and Theresa LeBeouf. He was retired with Weatherford Gemoco after 25 years. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lonnie McEachern Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lonnie "Ron" McEachern, 63, a native of Minden and resident of Raceland, died Monday, July 14, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Pitre McEachern; his mother and stepfather, Virginia and Ruben Bergeron; two sons, Sean McEachern and Ryan McEachern and wife, Missy; two sisters, Sue and Deanna; and five grandchildren, Jordan, Brett, Hunter, Meghan and Melanie McEachern. He was preceded in death by his father, Lucious Rayford McEachern; and his mother and father-in-law, Harvey "Son" and Thelma Pitre. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. Bernice Beasley Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bernice Jones Beasley, 78, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Thursday, July 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Charles Beasley Sr. of Bertrandville; four daughters, Patricia B. Mills of Paincourtville, Althea B. Williams of Gueydan, Robin B. Sheffie of Napoleonville and Lesa B. Johnson of Flower Mound, Texas; four sons, Charles Jr., Stanford and Spencer Beasley of Bertrandville and Carl Beasley of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Olevia Dominique Jones; three sisters, Clara Condoll, Irma Knockum and Beulah Van Buren; six brothers, Nolan, Lloyd, Edward, Wortham, Ernest and Lawrence; and one daughter-in-law, Rosalee Beasley. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. Raymond Bergeron Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond Paul Bergeron Sr., 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Funeral service was held Thursday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his former wife, Marie Claire Doiron Bergeron; his companion, Rose Crochet; one son, Raymond "Skip" Bergeron Jr. and wife, Connie, of Chackbay; four daughters, Vicky Blanchard and husband, Albert, of Houma, Jan Duplantis and husband, Elwin, of Houma, Laurie Pontiff of Houma, and Mona Hebert and husband, M.J., of Montegut; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Boudreaux; and his mother, Eula Mae Bergeron Boudreaux. He was a dispatcher at Frank's Casing Crew and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a member of the Krewe of Kajuns, loved fishing and spending time at his camp. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. Trevis Dominique Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Trevis Dominique, 22, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Florida, died at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at William and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from noon to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Darlene D. and Brandon Thomas; his father and fiancee', James Whittington and Tara Smith, all of West Palm Beach; one daughter, Ciana Dominique of Bertrandville; one sister, Tashekia Whittington of West Palm Beach; one stepsister, Tywanna Thomas; one stepbrother, Brandon Thomas Jr. of Atlanta; his grandmother, Audrey Dominique; his great-grandmother, Estoria Jacobs of Paincourtville; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard Dominique II and Nolan Whittington; and his great-grandparents, Louise W. Smith and Abraham Jacobs. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 at 11:10 a.m. Roland Lafont Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roland Joseph Lafont Sr., 67, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 3:32 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Laura Rhodes Lafont; two sons, Roland Lafont Jr. and wife, Cheryl, and Wallace "Andy" Lafont Sr. and wife, Suzette; two daughters, Rhonda Dupre and husband, Russell, and Dawn Sevin and husband, Nac; two sisters, Judy L. Lirette and Cheryl L. Domangue; seven grandchildren, Roland Lafont III, Wallace Lafont Jr., Michael Lafont, Lauren Dupre, Scott Sevin, Kandyl Domangue and Joshua Dupre; and four great-grandchildren, Vincente Lafont, Andrew Isaacs, Austin Isaacs and Andre' Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Thelma Pellegrin Lafont; and one daughter-in-law, Alison Lafont. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 at 11:10 a.m. Roberta Robertson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roberta Mae Jackson Robertson, 75, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, July 9, 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 five daughters, Betty, Evelyn, Dianne, Earline and Michelle Robertson, all of Thibodaux; five sons, Clarence Jr., Edward, Herbert, Donald and Aaron Robertson, all of Thibodaux; two brothers, Raymond Arcement of Las Vegas and Jerry Arcement of Napoleonville; 32 grandchildren; and 40 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Robertson Sr.; her parents, George and Earline Arcement; two daughters, Delores Robertson Scott and Shelia Robertson Brown; and three brothers, Clarence "Candy Man" Arcement Sr., Freddie Arcement and Lloyd Arcement. She was a member of Moses Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. Lillian Thomas Lillian Thomas, 69, a native of Opelousas, a former resident of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at her home at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Siracusasville Recreation. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Siracusasville Recreation, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Althea Covington of Newport, Va.; two sons, Gregory Thomas and Frella Thomas, both of Houma; one brother, Anderson Jones of Beaumont, Texas; one sister; five grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband; and her parents. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, July 18, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. Jennie Zeringue Jennie Totina Zeringue, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, July 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Pierre N. Zeringue; one grandson, John Zeringue; one granddaughter, Jennifer LeBlanc; five great-grandchildren, Eloria LeBlanc, Carmern LeBlanc and Johnathon, Ashley and Nicholas Zeringue; one brother, Anthony "Tony" Totina; and one sister, Marie T. Hebert. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Totina and Laruguina Colura Totina; one son, John N. Zeringue; one daughter, Elaine Zeringue; two brothers, Charlie Totina and Joseph Totina; and five sisters, Lucille T. Andras, Pauline T. Dimcelli, Lena T. Terracina, Theresa T. Ordoyne and Josephine Benoit. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Ruby Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruby Rhodes Boudreaux, 88, a native of Houma, a longtime resident of New Orleans and resident of Baker, died Saturday, July 12, 2008. Family service was held today at LA Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home in Metairie, with burial in Masonic Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Barry Boudreaux and wife, Marie Helene, of Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, and Gregory Boudreaux of Boston; one sister, Della R. Matherne of Bourg; one brother, Milton "Mickey" Rhodes and wife, Lelia, of Golden Meadow; one grandchild; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard "Bill" Boudreaux; her parents, Luke and Corinne Authement Rhodes; one sister, Iola R. Duplantis; and five brothers, Lawrence, Duby, David, William and Harold Rhodes. She was a beautician. LA Muhleisen and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Calvin Breaux Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Calvin "C.J." James Breaux Jr., 63, a native of Houma and resident of Gray, died at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories. He is survived by one daughter, Belinda Boudreaux and husband, Denny, of Houma; two brothers, O'Neil J. Breaux and Wilton Breaux and wife, Edna; one sister, Ida Trahan and husband, Earl; three grandchildren, J.D. Boudreaux, Chris Breaux and Jerome Boudreaux; and one great-grandchild, Hope Breaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Breaux Sr. and Irene Hebert Breaux Samanie; and one son, James Breaux. He was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was an active member of the Lion's Club. I would like to thank the Staff of Heritage Manor Nursing Home for all of their kindness and loving care of my father. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Linda Cargill Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linda Marie Cargill, 60, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church of Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, David A. Trahan and wife, Beth, Shane M. Trahan and companion, Nikki, and James D. Trahan and wife, Shelly; one brother, Danny Cargill; two sisters, Debbie Cargill and Anna Hall; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. Cargill and Dee Dee Picou; one son, John P. Trahan Jr.; and two brothers, James D. and Thomas R. Cargill. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Meryl Chauvin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Meryl Mae Babin Chauvin, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Lynn Chauvin and wife, Brenda, of Anahuac, Texas, George Chauvin and wife, Mary, and Douglas Chauvin and wife, Lori, of Houma; one sister, Vera Guaraggi of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; nine grandchildren, Tammie Evans, Traci Smith, David Chauvin, George Chauvin Jr., Michael Chauvin, Mary Allyson Henson, Melanie Morgan, Leslie Chauvin and Michael Morgan; and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Joseph Chauvin; her parents, Van Joseph Babin and Clavia Chauvin; four brothers, Wilmer, Murphy, Earl and Lloyd Babin; and three sisters, Helen Domangue, Jeannette Daughty and Genevieve Webre. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her last few years with her extended family at the Homestead, she was fondly known by everyone as Meryl. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Vandebilt Catholic High School. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Louella Domangue Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louella Charrier Domangue, 74, a native Marksville and resident of Houma, died Friday, July 18, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Michael Paul Domangue and girlfriend, Gaylynn Falgoust, of Thibodaux; one sister, Mona Hebert of Montegut; and two grandchildren, Kristal Domangue and Bryana Domangue. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonney Domangue; her parents, Arnie Charrier and Ethel Broullette Charrier; and one brother, Neal Charrier. She was a retired record and filing clerk for Louisiana State Department of Conservation and a member of Just Friends Club. She loved playing video poker and was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Gaylord Demello Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gaylord "Dean" Demello, 55, a native of Oahu, Hawaii, and resident of Houma, died at 1:57 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008. No services are scheduled. He is survived by his wife, Lula McElroy Demello. He was preceded in death by one son, Gerald Todd Demello. He was a retired paramedic and firegifter of Spokane, Wash. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Sgt. Danny Dupre Picture Sgt. Danny P. Dupre, 28, a native of Lockport, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Dupre; one son, Daniel Dupre; one sister, Nicole Richard; and his grandparents, Delvin P. Dupre Sr. and Hilda Triche Dupre. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joycelyn Dupre. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Grace Folse Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Grace Folse, 81, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Life Fellowship Community Church in Bayou Gauche. Religious service will be at noon today at the church, with burial in Sunset Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Ernest Folse Jr. and Russell Folse; two daughters, Linda Billiot and Ruth Foster; two brothers, Wilfred Dufrene and Vincent Dufrene; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Folse Sr.; her parents, Paul Dufrenia and Cecile Dufrenia; one son, Ralph Folse; one daughter, Veronica Folse; one brother, Jimmy Dufrene; three sisters, Lucille Matherne, Azilda Comardelle and Kathy Robinson; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Anna Knight Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anna B. Knight, 95, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Kiln, Miss., died at 12:01 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious service will be at noon Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Raymond Knight and wife, Sherry; one daughter, Patsy Danos and husband, Gary; two sisters, Lillian Breaux and Florence Landry; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter N. Knight; her parents, Leonard and Mathilde Ledet Breaux; four brothers, Irvin, Noa, Stanwood and Robert Breaux; and two sisters, Anne Breaux and Marie LeBlanc. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Polly Chandler Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Polly Chandler, 92, a native of Thornton, Texas, and a resident of Houma, died Friday, July 18, 2008, at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial at Garden of Memories, Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by three daughters, Martha Jefferson, of Middletown, Ohio, Zonell Walton, of Houma, and Connie Dugas and husband Ray, of Houma; nine grandchildren, Carol Boyd, Cathy Toarmino, James Guidry, Stephanie Haydel, David Walton, Pam Krouse, Gordon Walton, Mike Dugas and Sandee Ellender; 16 great- grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Roe Marshall and Martha Elizabeth Baker; her husband, James Chandler, nine siblings and two sons-in-law, Richard Jefferson and Paul Walton. Born May 4, 1916 in Thornton, Texas, she moved to Houma in 1942 with her family. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. She was a member of Eastern Star and founder of the Rainbow Girls. She worked for the Chamber of Commerce and the Draft Board prior to owning her own jewelry store. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed taking care of her poodles, sewing, ceramics and craft work. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Meryl Chauvin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Meryl Mae Babin Chauvin, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Lynn Chauvin and wife, Brenda, of Anahuac, Texas, George Chauvin and wife, Mary, and Douglas Chauvin and wife, Lori, of Houma; one sister, Vera Guaraggi of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; nine grandchildren, Tammie Evans, Traci Smith, David Chauvin, George Chauvin Jr., Michael Chauvin, Mary Allyson Henson, Melanie Morgan, Leslie Chauvin and Michael Morgan; and 12 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Joseph Chauvin; her parents, Van Joseph Babin and Clavia Chauvin; four brothers, Wilmer, Murphy, Earl and Lloyd Babin; and three sisters, Helen Domangue, Jeannette Daughty and Genevieve Webre. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her last few years with her extended family at the Homestead. She was fondly known by everyone as Meryl. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Vandebilt Catholic High School. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Louella Domangue Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0807.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louella Charrier Domangue, 74, a native Marksville and resident of Houma, died Friday, July 18, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Michael Paul Domangue and girlfriend, Gaylynn Falgoust, of Thibodaux; one sister, Mona Hebert of Montegut; and two grandchildren, Kristal Domangue and Bryan Domangue. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonney Domangue; her parents, Arnie Charrier and Ethel Broullette Charrier; and one brother, Neal Charrier. She was a retired record and filing clerk for Louisiana State Department of Conservation and a member of Just Friends Club. She loved playing video poker and was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================