Obituaries for MARCH 2009; Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary Parishes, La. Submitted by Chris Tidwell. Last modified: 24 June 2009 Source: The Tr-Parish Times, Houma, La. with permission to reprint. ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://theusgenweb.net/copyright.htm http://theusgenweb.net/la/lafiles.htm ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ======================================================================= Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Wilbert "Doodie" Bernard Wilbert "Doodie" Bernard, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Sunday, March 1, at 1:33 p.m. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marie Kerne Bernard; son, Wilbert "Johnny" Bernard Jr. and wife Charlene Legendre Yates Bernard; sister, Mrs. Abel "Dot" Caillouet; brother, Yockie Bernard and wife Beth; and step-grandson, Shawn Yates. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elda Clement and Raoul Bernard; sisters, Mrs. Verna Clause, Mrs. E.J. "Mim" Clause, Mrs. Lucy Brown and Ida Bernard; and brother, Major Junior Bernard. He was owner of Rox's Bar and was the City Marshal from 1955-1990 until his retirement in December 1990. He was a member of the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department and Protector Fire Co. No. 2 for more than 60 years. He was a World War II Air Force veteran, a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the American Legion, Woodmen of the World and VFW. He was a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River St., Benedict, La., 70457. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux with mass to follow. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Gladys Ruth Valure Burton Gladys Ruth Valure Burton, 76, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Thursday, February 26, at 2:20 p.m. She is survived by her sons, James "Jimmy" Burton Jr. and wife Bessie of Houma, Kim Burton and wife Donna of Houma, and Kevin Burton and wife Jodie of Houma; daughter, Kayla Burton and fiance, Reggie Aucoin of Houma; brothers, Anthony "T- Joe" Valure, H.P. Valure, David Valure and Ricky Valure; sister, Catherine Pellegrin; grandchildren, Allison M. Burton, Ph.D. of Houston, Tx., Beau Burton and wife Amy of Houma, Tyler Burton of Houma, Michael Burton and wife Stacey of Houma, Kyle Burton and fiance Stephanie Cruise of Houma, Brandi Burton and fiance Trent Darcey of Houma, Joshua Tryba of Las Vegas, Nv., Stephanie Cangelosi of Houma, Cynthia Cangelosi of Houma and Tristyn Aucoin of Houma; step-grandchildren, Bradley Bourg, Alex Breaux and Macy Breaux; and great- grandchildren, Derrick Burton, Payton Darcey and Dylan Darcey. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Burton Sr.; parents, Joseph and Ruth Dryden Valure and sister, Dorothy Strange. She was a member of East Park Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Hubert Joseph "Joe" Colwart Jr. Hubert Joseph "Joe" Colwart Jr., 67, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Saturday, February 28, at 10:10 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Frances Bonvillain Colwart of Houma; sons, Chris J. Colwart and wife Angela of Atlanta, Ga., Mark Colwart and Todd Colwart and wife Denise both of Houma; stepbrothers, Donald and Mike; stepsisters, Linda, Andrea and Ann; and grandchildren, Makenzie, Bryson, Madison and Kara Colwart. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert J. Sr. and Juanita Authement Colwart; son, Craig J. Colwart; sister, Carolyn Colwart Malbrough; and stepmother, Gloria Rhodes Colwart. He was retired inside sales for Coastal Electric for 20 years and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 2, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Harvey Joseph Dufrene Harvey Joseph Dufrene, 76, a native and resident of Cut Off, La., died Friday, February 27, at 9 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Lois Cheramie Dufrene; daughters, Dinah Collins and companion Rick Flook, Rhonda Parr and husband Daniel, and Lotta Pitre and husband Kevin; brother, Harris Dufrene; sister, Peggy Charpentier; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orest and Alcida Dufrene; brothers, Howell, Henry and Herman Dufrene; sister, Gernice Bruce; and son-in-law, Ronald Collins. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion Post 315 of Galliano, La. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Joy Plaisance Forbes Joy Plaisance Forbes, 46, a native and resident of Lockport, La., died Sunday, February 28. She is survived by her fiancˇ, Jerry Thomassie; son, Billy Plaisance Sr.; step- sons, Jerry Thomassie Jr. and Michael Thomassie; brothers, Adam Morgan Jr., Phillip Plaisance III and Sterling Plaisance; sisters, Vallie Green, Patricia Hayes, Eunice Plaisance, Essie Plaisance, Sharon Plaisance and Karen Bias; grandchild, Billy Plaisance Jr.; and step-grandchildren, Mariah, Mark Jr., Madison, and Mia Trosclair. She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip Plaisance Jr. and Jerryleen V. Plaisance; and sister, Belinda Plainsance. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose, La., with the funeral services to follow. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Ada Mae Peltier Guidry Ada Mae Peltier Guidry, 85, a native of Chackbay, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, February 27, at 9:50 a.m. She is survived by her sons, Larry A. Guidry Jr. and wife Janet of Ambridge, Pa., and Bruce E. Guidry M.D. and wife Pam of Houma; daughter, Cheryl G. Cunningham and husband Eric of Houma; brother, Val Amato and wife Betty of Lutcher, La.; sister, Mrs. Emile "Rosalie" Heltz of Lutcher; grandchildren, Tina Leavitt, Michael Guidry, Scott Guidry, Nancy Claire Bernard, J.W. "John" Bordelon, Christine Bordelon and Ian Bordelon; great-grandchildren, Justin Leavitt, Caroline Bernard, James Guidry, Sarah Catherine Bernard, Colleen Guidry and Austin Bordelon; and sister-in-law, Carol Amato of Lutcher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry August Guidry Sr.; parents, Louis Peltier and Elizabeth Rodrigue Peltier Amato; brothers, P.J. Amato and Edward Peltier; sisters, Julia Peltier and Mildred Peltier; stepfather, Joseph Amato; and grandchild, Amanda Guidry. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Louis Infant Center, 3513 Bayou Black Drive, Houma, La., 70360. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday, March 2, at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Donnie James Hebert Sr. Donnie James Hebert Sr., 48, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, La., died Tuesday, February 24, at 4:30 a.m. He is survived by his parents, Huey "Billy" J. Hebert Sr. and Betty Stoufflet Hebert; son, Donnie James Hebert Jr.; daughter, Nakkia A. Hebert; brothers, Dale Hebert and Freddie Hebert and wife Celeste, all of Houma, La.; sister, Lana Freeman and husband Dallas of Houma; grandchildren, Blaike Rodenkirch, Baileigh Douglas, Alisa Dardar and Draven Hebert; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Weldon and Josephine Stoufflet and LuDovic and Cecile Hebert; and brother, Huey Hebert Jr. He was a car repairman and member of the Hog Chapter Motorcycle Club. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was buried at Holy Rosary Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Mildred Lucille Melancon Leonard Mildred Lucille Melancon Leonard, 87, a native of Thibodaux, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Thursday, February 26, at 3:35 a.m. She is survived by her sons, Ellis V. Leonard and wife Betty, and Dale Leonard and wife Connie of Houma; daughter, Rochelle Rhodes of Houma; sisters, James "Irene" Robichaux and Murphy "Marie" Carrere of Houma; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Vincent Leonard; parents, Noah C. and Marie Tabor Melancon; brothers, Amos Melancon and Ulysse Melancon; and sister, Hugh "Mable" Falgout. She was a homemaker and member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 3700 Ladies Auxiliary. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was buried at Holy Rosary Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Emelda "Na Nan" Mills Emelda "Na Nan" Mills, 89, a native and resident of Plattenville, La., died Tuesday, February 24. She is survived by her daughters, Marynell James of Dorseyville, La., and Hazel Mills of Plattenville; sons, Hayward Mills and wife Mary Ann of Thibodaux, La., Roynell Mills of Thibodaux, Stanley Mills and wife Betina of New Iberia, La., Ruben and wife Beverly of South Dakota, and Rudy and Darwin Mills of Plattenville; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayward Mills Sr.; daughter, Grace Harris; and sons, Nathaniel and Lionel Mills. Visitation will be 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Napoleonville, La., with the funeral services to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Dickie "Dickie Do" Turner Dickie "Dickie Do" Turner, 64, a native of Sikeston, Mo., and a resident of Larose, La., died Saturday, February 28, at 6:30 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Liner Turner; daughters, Hilary Comeaux Lirette and husband Jesse, Bambi Guidry and husband Vincent, and Anita Turner Slaton and husband Stuart; brother, Jerrie Turner; sisters, Della Schuhart, Sally Layton and Gloria Brennan; daughter-in-law, Patti Turner; 11 grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Hazel Monan Turner; son, Michael Turner; and brother, Larrie Turner. He was retired from LOOP & R.B. Potashnick of Sikeston, Mo., and was a member of the Masonic Lodge #427, Louisiana Scottish Rite and the Lafourche Shrine Club. He enjoyed fishing, carving and painting ducks as well as spending quality time with his grandchildren. He was Christian and a member of Christian Fellowship Church. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 2, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, La., and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Christian Fellowship Church. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Sandra R. Usˇ Sandra R. Usˇ, 60, a resident of Houma, La., died Saturday, February 21, at 10 a.m. She is survived by her stepsons, Joseph of Lafayette, La., and Paul and Roland Usˇ Jr.; brothers, George Jr. of McComb, Ms., and Billy Reeves of Oklahoma; sisters, Gail Ratcliff of Tylertown, La., and Mary Estess of McComb; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Wayne Usˇ Sr.; parents, George Sr. and Pearl Foreman Reeves; stepdaughter, Dawn U. Russo; brothers, Bobby and Steve Reeves; and sister, Margie Freeman. The funeral services were in Mississippi. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 2, 2009 Melvin "Melee" White Sr. Melvin "Melee" White Sr., 60, a native of Modeste and a resident of Donaldsonville, La., died Wednesday, February 25. He is survived by his sons, Melvin White Jr. of Darrow, Michael White of Donaldsonville and Stanley White of Riverside, Ca.; daughter, Shineka White of Donaldsonville; four sisters; three brothers; seven grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen White; and parents, Claiborne and Celina White. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, at St. Paul Baptist Church in White Castle, La., with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at Asberry Methodist Church Cemetery in White Castle. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Aubrey "A.J." Adams Sr. Aubrey "A.J." Adams Sr., 54, a native of Raceland, La., a former resident of Larose, La., and a current resident of Slidell, La., died Sunday, March 1, at 5 a.m. He is survived by his daughter, Adrienne Marie Nicole Adams of Clanton, Al.; sisters, Betty Padilla of Hot Springs, Ar., Jeanette Duet and husband Tony of Cut Off, La., and Mary Boler and husband Gary of Mammoth Spring, Ar.; and 12 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Widless "Knock" and Hazel Bellanger Adams; son, Aubrey "A.J." Adams Jr.; brother, Widless Adams Jr.; and sister, Audrey Adams. He loved football and was an avid LSU and Saints fan. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Memorial arrangements will be announced at a later date. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Carla Taylor Bailey Carla Taylor Bailey, our beloved "Chicky", 55, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Bourg, La., died Saturday, February 28. She is survived by her husband, Scott Joseph Bailey; parents, Allen Taylor of Houma and Isabel "Liz" Resendez Pattison of Bourg; son, Ian Joseph Bailey; daughter, Hannah Taylor Bailey; sister, Lillianne Douglas and husband Roy of Houma; grandchildren, Kaylena and Jenica; niece, Candace Britt Porche and husband David; and her loving relatives, the Herb Bailey Sr. family and her special "Auntie" Gladys Zitek, all of Warsaw, In. She was preceded in death by her brother, Frederick Taylor. She attended Nicholls State University and Louisiana State University. She graduated from South Louisiana Vo-Tech Institute in 1975 in nursing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to HOPE for Animals or Animal Shelter of choice. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Bourg. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Frances Savoie Collins Frances Savoie Collins, 95, a native and resident of Larose, La., died Sunday, March 1, at 4:50 a.m. She is survived by her son, Philip Collins and wife Bennie; daughter, Susan Serigny and husband John; grandchildren, Trisha Serigny Doucet and husband Joey, and Marsha Serigny; and great-grandchild, Audrey Frances Doucet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paurice Collins; parents, Henry and Lolita Chaisson Savoie; brothers, Sidney and Ulysse Savoie; and sisters, Odile Picou, Angele Templet, Edith Savoie, Emelie Collins and Lillian Plaisance. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose where she was a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society. She was the owner/operator of Collins Food and Fee Market. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Laura Marie Bonvillain Daigle Laura Marie Bonvillain Daigle, 61, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Gray, La., died Monday, March 2, at 8:09 a.m. She is survived by her husband, James D. Daigle of Gray; son, Daniel James Daigle of Gray; daughter, Ada Marie Babin of Gray; brother, Harold Bonvillain of Gray; sisters, Betty Oliver of Houma, Carol Blanchard of Houma and Ruth Scurto of Houma; and grandchild, Carissa Babin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burdy Bonvillain and Mabel Bergeron Bonvillain; brothers, John Bonvillain, George Bonvillain and Ray Bonvillain; and grandchild, Devin Michael Babin. She was a homemaker and a member of Cornerstone Four Squares Church. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Chauvin Funeral Home with a religious service to follow Wednesday. Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 James "Sonny" Dillon James "Sonny" Dillon, 72, a native of Laurel, Ms., and a resident of Chauvin, La., died Saturday, February 28. He is survived by his companion of 27 years, Lucy Pitre Bourg; stepdaughters, Lana B. Danos, Dana B. Guin and Tana B. Unbehagen; sisters, Lavonne D. Kelley and Dot Overstreet; numerous step-grandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alva Dillon and Anna Bell Barnes Dillon; and sisters, Doris Warren and Betty Faye Holifield. Services will be held at a later date in Laurel. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Ricky Travis "T-Sweatie" Hebert Ricky Travis "T-Sweatie" Hebert, 19, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Saturday, February 21. He is survived by his mother, Christine Hebert; father, Calvin Billiot; daughter, Ariel Michelle Hebert; companion, Maken Hutto; brothers, Calvin, Bradley, Ryan and Seth Hebert; sisters, Courtney Dolese, Brittaney Hebert and Steffanie Hebert; and grandparents, Chris Hebert and Diane Hebert. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence Billiot, Helen Billiot, Velma Boudreaux and Philip Liner. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma with a religious service to follow. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Mark "Killer" Kellar Mark "Killer" Kellar, 42, a native of Lyons, NY, and a resident of Chackbay, La., died at his home after a courageous two-year fight with cancer Sunday, March 1. Jesus has called him home. He is survived by his wife, Anissa Peltier Kellar; mother, Nancy Hamm Kellar; brother, Dean Kellar and wife Bobbie Lucas Kellar; aunts and uncles, Rose Cloutier of Thibodaux, La., Richard Hamm, Dawn Wunder, Calvin Hamm and Jimmy Hamm, all of New York State, and Mary Pearl of Oklahoma; father-in-law, Rodney Peltier; mother-in-law, Dianne Bonvillain Peltier; brothers and sisters-in-law, Darrel Peltier Sr. and wife Joan, Jason Peltier and Shelly Peltier Delatte and husband Mark; godson, Darrel Peltier Jr. and wife Casey; nieces, Crissy, Dawn, Whitney, Solange, Katie and Amelia; one great-niece; and one great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Manford Kellar; grandparents, Claude and Anna Kellar, Russell and Mildred Hamm; uncles, Russell Hamm Jr. and Raymond Hamm; and aunts, Barbara Debout and Shirley Giroux. He was a 1984 Thibodaux High School graduate. His last employment was with QPL Inc. He was a past member of South Thibodaux and St. John Fire departments and loved working with his community. Those that knew him loved him. He was a man of many talents. His wife will always remember him as her "Renaissance Man". He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. A celebration of his life will be held at his home later in the week. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Rogelio C. Lopez Rogelio C. Lopez, 63, a native of Cuba and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, February 20, at 10:16 p.m. No services are scheduled. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsa Hernandez Lopez. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Willmont Matherne Willmont Matherne, 81, a native of Des Allemands, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, March 1, at 12:10 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Pansy Matherne; sons, Larry Matherne and wife Sheryl, Frank Matherne and wife Regina, Tommy Matherne and wife Melodie, Michael Antee and wife Darlene, Chris Antee and wife Kate, and Blaine Fournier; daughters, Felicia Foret, Beth Fisher and husband Frank, Gwen Allemand and husband Michael, and Jessica Fournier; sister, Beulah Comardelle; numerous grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hildes Matherne and Lovinia Dufrene Matherne; brothers Jerry and Luther Matherne; and sisters, Lilly Matherne and Dorothy Howeth. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Francis "Bozo" Naquin Sr. Francis "Bozo" Naquin Sr., 91, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died peacefully at home with his loving family by his side Monday, March 2. He is survived by his children, Shirlene Naquin Robichaux and Richard "Dickie" Naquin and wife Vickie; daughter-in-law, Ann Mire Naquin; sister, Ellane Naquin Vicknair; grandchildren, Monica Naquin Bergeron and husband Toby, Nikki Naquin Andras and husband Donald, Frances Naquin Russell and husband Gordon, Brandon Naquin and wife Marie, Angelle Robichaux Delaune and husband Michael, Michelle Robichaux Dufor, Sterling "James" Robichaux, Richard "Richie" Naquin and Dru Naquin Pierce and husband Rod; great-grandchildren, Makayla Russell, Quin Bergeron, Darrell Andras, Benjamin Denham, Nicholas Denham, Alyce Delaune and Austin Delaune; step-great-grandchildren, Johnathan Delaune, Sloan Pierce, Elijah Pierce and Kaylen Chiasson; and step-great-great-grandchild, Kohen Chiasson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Oncale Naquin; son, Francis "Cody" Naquin; parents, Davis and Pauline Legendre Naquin; and siblings, Hazel Naquin Arceneaux, Rita Naquin, Sister Mary Lucy, O Carm, Pauline Naquin Bourgeois, Audrey Naquin, Gibbons Naquin, Aubrey Naquin, Lionel Naquin, and Jack Naquin. He worked in a family owned business, "People's Hardware" as a plumber until it's closure. He also worked at his beloved Nicholls State University in the maintenance department until his retirement. He was the oldest living fireman in Thibodaux's fire department and was a valued member of Fire Company No. 1 since 1936. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. The family would like to thank Dr. Francis Robichaux, Dr. Sandeep Patel, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, CIS, STAT Home Health and St. Joseph Hospice for extraordinary care given. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Dion Anthony Oncale Dion Anthony Oncale, 47, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, La., died Sunday, March 1, at 4:30 p.m. He is survived by his father, Dennis Oncale and stepmother, Susan Oncale of Houma, La.; mother, Merle "Pookie" Dupre of Houma; brother, Keith Oncale of Houma; sister, Stephanie Holden and husband William of Houma; niece, Joni Oncale of Houma; great-niece, Madison Oncale of Houma; aunt, Charlotte LaMaison of Thibodaux, La.; uncle, Terry Oncale and wife Sharon of Thibodaux; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Elfray J. Dupre; grandparents, Shelby and Floyd Belanger Lirette and Dennis P. and Carrie Richard Oncale; and nephew, Tyler J. Oncale. He enjoyed motor sports. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at Chauvin Funeral Home with a memorial service to follow. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Melva P. Orgeron Melva P. Orgeron, 88, a native and resident of Galliano, La., died Sunday, March 1, at 2:10 p.m. She is survived by her son, Peter Orgeron and wife Donna Turknett Orgeron; brother, Guilmo Pitre; sister, Elda P. Vedros; grandchildren, Gillon Orgeron Jr., Peter Orgeron Jr. and Cherie Michelle Orgeron; and great-grandchild, Hayden T. Orgeron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Pierre Orgeron; parents, Rameaux and Paviola Duet Pitre; and son, Gillon Orgeron. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Ladies Altar Society. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off, La. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Gail Barnhill Picou Gail Barnhill Picou, 61, a native of Lafayette, La., and a resident of Gray, La., died Sunday, March 1. She is survived by her sons, Ricky James Picou Sr. and wife Angel, and Roger Joseph Picou Jr.; brothers, Wilfred Barnhill and Nathan Barnhill; sister, Marian Barnhill; and grandchildren, Megan Lynn Picou, Amber Nicole Picou and Ricky James Picou. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Joseph Picou Sr.; parents, James Barnhill and Nelva Saucier Barnhill; brothers, Michael Barnhill and James Barnhill; and sister, Sheryl Marcel. She was a retired insurance broker for AFLAC, State National and Woodmen of the World. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion and Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing softball. She was Catholic. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Sharon Boudreaux Robinson Sharon Boudreaux Robinson, 48, a native of Thibodaux, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Saturday, February 28, at 12:10 p.m. She is survived by her mother, Rose Baradell Boudreaux; daughter, Kellie Dubois and husband Glen; sisters, Debra LeJeune and Judy Glorioso; grandchild, Madyson Dubois; and step-grandchild, Cole Dubois. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmo Boudreaux Sr.; and brother, Elmo Boudreaux Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Louisiana Chapter, 4613 Fairfield St., Metairie, La., 70006. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at Thibodaux Funeral Home with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Tommy Verdin Tommy Verdin, 54, a native of Bayou Blue, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Monday, March 2. He is survived by his wife, Denise Barnhart Verdin; mother, Eveline Fitch Verdin; stepsons, Tim Bass and Aaron Frommeyer; daughters, Carla M. Verdin and Melanie Barrley; stepdaughter, Rachel Frommeyer; brothers, Ernest, Ricky, Tony, Mark and Timothy Verdin; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Verdin; brother, Michael Verdin; and sister, Ramona V. Babin. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray, La. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Margaret "Mama" Washington Margaret "Mama" Washington, 80, a native of Klotzville, La., and a resident of Paincourtville, La., died Wednesday, February 25. She is survived by her daughter, Charlene and husband Larry Hewitt of Paincourtville; sons, Edward and wife Eva Washington of New Orleans, La., the Rev. Michael and wife Marilyn Washington of Gonzales, La., David and wife Wanda Washington of Klotzville, Brian and wife Alfreda Washington of Prairieville, La., and Daniel and wife Jennifer Washington of Paincourtville; stepson, Percy Washington of New Orleans; sisters, Albertine Williams of Las Vegas, Nv., and Sarah Ann Breaux of Columbia; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Edward Washington; and parents, John and Mary Honora Brisker. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, at New Vision Ministry in Donaldsonville, La., with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at Bright Morning Star Baptist Cemetery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Harry Paul Champagne Sr. Harry Paul Champagne Sr., 93, a native of Larose, La., and a resident of Cut Off, La., died Monday, March 2, at 6:20 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Alia Danos Champagne; son, Harry Champagne Jr.; daughters, Betty Arabie, Jeannette Coffey, Linda Posey and Judy Champagne; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Lucy Trosclair Champagne; brother, Blaise Champagne; and sister, Winnie Champagne. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 5, 2009 Londyn Krista Dardar Londyn Krista Dardar, infant, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Friday, February 27. She is survived by her parents, Helen N. Dardar and Christopher M. LeBleu; brother, Nicholas Lisberg Jr.; sister, Kierstyn LeBleu; and grandparents, Selina Dardar and Phillip and Rebecca LeBleu. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Harry Dardar Jr. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 5, 2009 Lolita Hanley DeFelice Lolita Hanley DeFelice, 92, a native of Lockport, La., and a lifelong resident of Raceland, La., was called to be with her Heavenly Father March 4 at 9:10 a.m. She is survived by her son, Dave J. DeFelice Jr. and wife Mona of Raceland; brother, Dr. Robert Hanley and wife Joanna of Lockport; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Dave J. DeFelice Sr.; parents, John P. Hanley Sr. and Anna Fleming Hanley; brother, John P. Hanley Jr.; sister, Maud Kringle of West Palm Beach, Fl.; Dr. Fleming Hanley of Palm Beach, Dr. Patrick Hanley of New Orleans, La., William Hanley of Baton Rouge, La., Lawrence Hanley, Lionel Hanley, Anna Bourgeois of Lockport and Alice Miller of Golden Meadow, La. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Lafourche Parish Education Foundation in care of Dave DeFelice, PO Box 95, Raceland, La., 70394. She was a retired public school teacher with the Lafourche Parish school system. She was very active in the community and was selected Family of the Year and Woman of the Year. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Catholic Daughters, Raceland Woman's Club, U.S.L. Alumni, Ladies Altar Society. V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Lafourche Parish Teachers' Association, Louisiana Retired Teachers' Association, L.S.U. Foundation and a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Church. She was also a lifelong fan and supporter of LSU. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at St. Hilary Church with a funeral mass to follow. Burial will be at St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 5, 2009 Mary Ann Bourg Duplantis Mary Ann Bourg Duplantis, 67, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Chauvin, La., died Tuesday, March 3, at 5:15 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Carol Duplantis; daughters, Donna Duplantis, Christine Charpentier and husband Brian, Mary Lynn Duplantis and fiancˇ Jeffrey Cedotal, and Alice Authement and husband Timmy Sr.; brother, Mitchell Bourg; sisters, Odessa Foret, Virgie Rogers, Elizabeth Vial and Betty Jean Sorola; grandchildren, Charles "C.J." Cunningham III and wife Holli, Tonya Cunningham and fiancˇ Terry Smith, Timmy Authement Jr., Adam Charpentier, Callie Charpentier and Alex Charpentier; and great-grandchildren, Taylor, Karly and Emily Cunningham. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis J. and Margaret Boudreaux Bourg; brothers, Taylor, Harrison and Anderson Bourg; and sisters, Evelyn Grabert and Catherine Rogers. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, March 6, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 5, 2009 Nolan J. Guidry Nolan J. Guidry, 82, a native of Golden Meadow, La., and a resident of Galliano, La., died Tuesday, March 3, at 6:42 p.m. He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Bernard and husband Ray C., Dianna Allemand and husband Haze, Jan Arabie and husband Monte, and Tammy Messer and husband Ricky; brother, Melvin Guidry; sister, Georgette Guidroz; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and six step- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Anselmi Guidry; parents, Charles and Clemence Terrebonne Guidry; brothers, Ludovic, Leno, C.J. and Stanley Guidry; and one step-great-grandchild. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post 259, VFW, 4th Knights of Columbus and 40 & 8. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano where he was an usher. He also belonged to the St. Joseph Holy Name Society. He loved his family, cooking and dancing. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 12 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Billy A. Armand Billy A. Armand, 71, a native of Cottonport, La., and a resident of Grand Isle, La., died Friday, March 6, at 8 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Armand; mother, Cecile P. Armand; sons, Robert Armand and wife Patty, Steven Armand and wife Margaret, Kim Armand, Kenneth Armand and wife Jeanie and Ray Armand; daughters, Cynthia Lanasse and Monique Armand; brothers, Bobby, Earl, Ray and Rodney Armand; sisters, Rosemary Foster, Sadie Norman, Ruth Trahan, JoAnn Armand and Christine Armand; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ogden Armand; daughters, Jackie Armand and Anita Armand; and brother, Daniel Armand. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening with his grandson and all his grandchildren. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, La., with mass to follow. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Mabel Kern Chaisson Mabel Kern Chaisson, 97, a lifelong resident of Houma, La., entered into her eternal rest with her heavenly father Wednesday, March 4, at 6:35 p.m. She is survived by her son, Robert "Bobby" Chaisson and wife Mary Chaisson of Houma; daughter, Beverly Gautreaux and husband William "Billy" Gautreaux of Bourg, La.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four great-great- grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin J. Chaisson; parents, Myrtile Kern and Justilla Mire Kern; brother, Phillip Kern; and sisters, Wilma Songe, Orine Samaha and Bella Triche. She was a second grade Catechism teacher for 51 years at St. Francis de Sales and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a nurse's aide during World War II with the American Red Cross. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. She was buried at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Patti Lynn Martin Cordell Patti Lynn Martin Cordell, 48, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Thursday, March 5, at 5:44 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Donald Cordell; father, JC Martin; son, Justin Breaux and wife Britney of Houma; daughter, Courtney Breaux Dyson and husband Tommy of Houma; brothers, Jody Martin and wife Christi, and Jonathan and wife Ginger, both of Houma; sister, Jill Martin Barnhill and husband Brian of Houma; and grandchildren, Isabella Breaux, Luke, Camryn and Emily Dyson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Ann Hebert Martin. A memorial service was held at Chauvin Funeral Home. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Casederall Dock Sr. Casederall Dock Sr., 54, a native of Gibson, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Wednesday March 4. He is survived by his companion, Rebecca B. Scott; son, Casederall Dock Jr.; step-daughters, Wendy Scott and Cindy Scott; brother, Craig Gibson; and grandmother, Rosadell Stoves. He was preceded in death by his parents, Van and Joyce Mae Dock; and grandparents, Carrie and Dave Smith Sr. He was a welder with Gulf Island and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was buried at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Lorry Anthony Dufrene Sr. Lorry Anthony Dufrene Sr., 68, a native and resident of Lockport, La., died Thursday, March 5, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Amanda Danos Dufrene; mother, Lillian LeBlanc Dufrene; mother-in-law, Margie C. Danos; son, Lorry A. Dufrene Jr. and wife Linda; daughters, Donna Warren and Tammy Bonvillain and husband Wayne; brother, Fernand Dufrene Jr.; sisters, Helen Chiasson and Audrey Cheramie; grandchildren, Michael Lafont Jr., Jeremy Warren, Brittany, Brett, Brooke, Courtney and Paige Bonvillain, and Mindy and Luke Dufrene; and step-grandson, Danny Fonseca. He was preceded in death by his father, Fernand Dufrene Sr.; and an infant son. He was an usher at Holy Savior Catholic Church of Lockport, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Savior Altar Society. He was the proud co- founder of the community that cares. Most of all he loved God. Jesus First. He was buried at Holy Savior Catholic Church Cemetery in Lockport. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Eleanor Marie "Nor-Nor" Daigle Hebert Eleanor Marie "Nor-Nor" Daigle Hebert, 94, a native of Lafourche Parish, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, March 6, at 12:40 pm. She is survived by her sons, Wally A. Hebert and wife Ophelia of Houma, and Ricky Hebert and wife Cheryl of Houma; daughter, Lois H. Muller of Houma; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Onezime Joseph "Slim" Hebert; parents, Deserie and Aniase Thibodeaux Daigle; son, Leroy J. Hebert Sr.; brothers, Emile Daigle and Alexander Daigle; sisters, Rita, Sedconia, Lucille and Savee; two grandsons, Leroy J. Hebert Jr., and James Hardy Leverette IV; and son-in-law, Henry Muller. She was a homemaker and a wonderful mother. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was buried at Holy Rosary Catholic Church cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Roszaina "Bay Bay" Johnson Roszaina "Bay Bay" Johnson, 57, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Friday, March 6, at 1:59 pm. She is survived by her daughter, Delicia Carter of Thibodaux; sons, Apollo Johnson, Ronald Reed Jr. and Trovon Reed Johnson all of Thibodaux; brothers, Ernest Johnson Jr. of Marrero, La., and Albert Washington of Thibodaux; sisters, Beulah Johnson Sims and Linda Johnson, both of Thibodaux; devoted friends, Gwendolyn Tucker and Jamie Howard; devoted sister-in-law, Dianne Johnson; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Sr. and Rosa Johnson; brothers, Dennis Washington and Roy Johnson; sisters, Jeanette Johnson, Carrie Johnson and Magadalene Johnson; and grandparents, Dennis Morgan and Maggie Johnson. She was a member Calvary United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included cooking and family entertainment. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Abel Pierre LeBoeuf Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Abel Pierre LeBoeuf Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Abel Pierre LeBoeuf, 69 a native of Montegut, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, March 6. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Dupre LeBoeuf of Houma; sons, Jody LeBoeuf and fiance Melissa Price, Michael "Mickey" LeBoeuf and wife Darlene, and Jimmy LeBoeuf and wife Denise, all of Houma; brothers, Davidson, Ernest and Reggie LeBoeuf; sister, Theresa Detillier; and grandchildren, Krystal Tipton, Cesalie LeBoeuf, Joshua, John-Henry, Michaela, Morgan and Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Hazel Dupre LeBoeuf; brothers, Essie, Thaddeus and Joe LeBoeuf; and sister, Dorothy Detillier. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with burial at St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Earl Joseph Lirette Earl Joseph Lirette, 80, a native of Donner, La., a former resident of Thibodaux, La., and a resident of Paradis, La., for 47 years, died Tuesday, March 3. He is survived by his son, Bryon A. Lirette; daughter, Karen Lirette Boudreaux and husband Terry P. Boudreaux; sisters, Mary Ellen Lirette, Diana Hughey and Bernice "Bea" Knight; and grandchildren, Brent G. Boudreaux, Nicholas J. Lirette, Christina A. Lirette, and Melissa Boudreaux Embry and husband James. W. Embry. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Mirley Rodrigue Lirette; parents, Joseph H. and Elvina Melancon Lirette; one infant son; brothers, Clyde, Nicholas and Leander Lirette; and sister, Pamella Lirette. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and belonged to the American Legion Post of Des Allemands, La., and VFW Post 3750 of Luling, La. He was a member of 40 & 8, a lifetime member of Walter I. Lanier Masonic Lodge # 307 and was a 32 degree Mason. He was retired from El Paso Corp, formerly known as Sonat Exploration, and was an oilfield consultant for Eagle Consulting. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Paradis. He was buried at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Claribel Waguespack Loupe Claribel Waguespack Loupe, 73, a native of Vacherie, La., and a resident of Lockport, La., passed away Wednesday, March 4, at Genesis Specialty Hospital in Gretna, La. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Leroy J. Loupe; and brother, James Waguespack. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Evelina " Ike" Folse Moten Evelina " Ike" Folse Moten, 62, a native and resident of Raceland, La., died Saturday, February 28. She is survived by her sons, Ronald Lee Wheaton and Terry Lee Wheaton, both of Raceland; sisters, Victoria Folse, Audrey Folse, Geraldine Folse, Octavia Folse Brown, Shirley Folse, Barbara Hester, Cheryl Ann Coleman, Gloria Mae Coleman and Betty Coleman, all of Raceland; brothers, Joseph Folse Sr., Nelson Folse, Clarence Folse and Hilliard Coleman, all of Raceland; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Godfrey Moten; parents, Joseph and Mary Folse; sister, Yvonne Folse; and grandparents, Carrie Williams, Ida Folse, Leonard Coleman and Marcelin Folse. She was Baptist. Her hobbies included fishing. She was buried at Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Norman A. Rigaud Norman A. Rigaud, 73, a native and resident of Grand Isle, La., died Wednesday, March 4, at 2:10 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Godwin Rigaud; son, Edward Rigaud; daughter, Annette Rigaud; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Dorothy Rigaud; brothers, Maxine, Arthur, Theard and Edmond Rigaud; and sisters, Artenase Guidry, Josephine Hess and Florence LeBlanc. He served 26 years with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and was co-owner of Sarah's Restaurant in Grand Isle. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church. Burial was at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church Cemetery on Grand Isle. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 9, 2009 Jewel Smith Songe Jewel Smith Songe, 84, a native of Mart, Tx., and a resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, March 1, at 1:56 a.m. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Songe Cunningham and husband Steve Cunningham of Bourg, La.; brother, Kenneth Smith of Fort Worth, Tx.; sister, Dot Brenner of Fort Worth; grandchild, Brandon Cunningham and wife Lynette Cunningham; and great-grandchildren, Trey Coy Cunningham and Braelyn Janae Cunningham. She was preceded in death by her husband E.J. Songe; parents, Walter Vernon and Stella Eula Holder Smith; brother, O.W. Smith; and sisters, Louise Scoggins, Mae Breed Love and Mildred Collier. She was a cosmetologist, a property manager and a member of Jehovah's Witness for 67 years. A memorial service was Sunday, March 8, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009 John Albert Anderson John Albert Anderson, 58, a native of Chalmette, La., and a resident of Chauvin, La., died Saturday, March 7, at 5:23 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Melinda Ann Thibodeaux; sons, Kent Bourg and Kyle Bourg and wife Mitzi; brother, Bobby Jones Sr.; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Bell Hurst Jones; and father, Lloyd Anderson. No services are scheduled. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Monte' James Butler Monte' James Butler, infant, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Monday, February 23. He is survived by his parents, Aaron J. Butler and Jacqueline F. Alicea; grandparents, Dr. James Butler Sr. and Linda M. Butler and Wanda and David Alicea; brother, Santoneio Butler; and sisters, Lola and Isa Butler. No services are scheduled. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Dorothy (Dot) Marie Comeaux Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Dorothy (Dot) Marie Comeaux Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Dorothy (Dot) Marie Comeaux, 68, a native of Montegut, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, March 8, at 1:45 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Paul Comeaux Sr.; sons, Kenneth Jr. and wife Harriet Comeaux, and Kevin Comeaux; daughter, Melanie and husband Kyle Clouse; brothers, Leland Crochet Sr. and wife Sally, John Crochet Jr. and companion Marsha, Evance (Sonny) Crochet and wife Sheila, Gurshel Crochet and wife Dottie, and Lydell (Sly) Crochet and wife Pam; sisters, Linda Pellegrin and husband Carl, Melissa Ardoin and husband Rickey, and Barbara Theriot and husband Pat; grandchildren, Joshua, Willie, Katie, Eddie and Tori Lynn Comeaux, Jayme Guidry and fiancˇ Jacob Scott, Marcus Schexnayder and fiancˇ Katey Hamdel, Steven and Kylynn Clouse and Allison Richard and husband Chad; and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Sr. and Adele Naquin Crochet; paternal grandparents, Evince and Lorenza Crochet; and maternal grandparents, Neville and Dorina Naquin. She was an active member of the Krewe of Cleopatra since 1989. She enjoyed working in her yard and loved her dog Rocky. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to masses are preferred. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Falgout Funeral Home's Chapel in Houma. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial at St. Francis Cemetery II. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Paul Christopher Rice Paul Christopher Rice, 54, a native of Texas and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, March 6, at 12:45 p.m. He is survived by his mother, Betty Wilson Rice; and sisters, Cathy Harrison, Carol Porter and Cynthia Holland. He was preceded in death by his father, John B. Rice. No services are scheduled. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Ellis Joseph "Palook" Adams Ellis Joseph "Palook" Adams, a native of Golden Meadow, La., and a lifelong resident of Galliano, La., died at his home Tuesday, March 10, at 7:06 a.m. He is survived by his sons, Randy James Adams and wife Melinda, and Jason Patrick Adams; sister, Hazel "Lou" Stoute; brother, Thomas "Joe" Adams; grandchildren, Zoe and Danielle Adams, Judd, Jene and Jason Ellis Adams; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willima "Lilly" Adams; son, Billy Bob Adams; parents, Arthur and Jolina Duet Adams; sisters, Bertha Adams, Rita Adams and Lenora Dupre; and brothers, Andrew, Arthur Jr., Sidney, Edless and Irwin Adams. He was a veteran of the Pacific Theater during World War II in the 3rd Marine Division of Iwo Jima. He was awarded the Purple Heart for his sacrifices. He was an employee of Schlumberger for 26 years. He enjoyed the outdoors with his extended family and loved hunting and fishing, a Classic Cajun. The family would like to extend a special thanks to his caregiver and daughter- in-law for the past several months, Shelley Curole Adams. A special thanks to all the gang at St. Joseph Hospice. God Bless you all. Burial was at Cheramie Cemetery. Smart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Ida Mae Bergeron Ida Mae Bergeron, 95, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Thursday, March 5, at 5:57 a.m. She is survived by her cousins, Isabelle Boudreaux, Linda Daigle and Bertha Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Emily Bergeron Bergeron; sisters, Agnes and Lillian Bergeron; brothers, Alvin and Knobby Bergeron; and grandparents, Drozin Bergeron and Ida Jarvoe Bergeron. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. A graveside service was held at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux, La. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Ronald Joseph "Flop" Blanchard Sr. Ronald Joseph "Flop" Blanchard Sr., 58, a native of Paincourtville, La., and a resident of Labadieville, La., died at his hunting camp in Kosciusko, Ms., Sunday, March 8. He is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Dolores Milazzo Blanchard; his mother, Rita Landry Blanchard of Paincourtville; sons, Ronald "Ronnie" Jr. and Melissa Blanchard, Donnie and Tara Blanchard, and Shane and Tania Blanchard; sisters, Carrie Mae Boudreaux of Napoleonville, La., Loretta Blanchard of Plaquemine, La., and Karen Blanchard of Port Allen, La.; grandchildren, Logan, Bailey, Alexis, Kayla and Landen Blanchard and Johnathan Tindoll; sister-in-law, Glenda Blanchard of Donaldsonville, La.; Philip Milazzo Sr., Douglas and Sandra Milazzo, Dale and Annie Milazzo Aucoin, all of Labadieville, Jimmy and Donna Milazzo of Baton Rouge, La., Tony Milazzo of Lutcher, La., Mike and Tammy Milazzo of Gonzales, La., Daniel and Betty Milazzo Falcon of Donaldsonville, Michelle Milazzo of Hammond, La., Steve and Clara Milazzo Yates Cain of Kosciusko; his extended family, Sherry Hollinsworth, Jennie O'Neil and Leo Caballero; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew "Doc" Blanchard Sr.; brother, Andrew "A.J." Blanchard Jr.; sisters-in-law, Vivian Milazzo and Karen Milazzo; brother-in-law, Billy Yates; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Gitano and Aldonia Milazzo. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time at his hunting camp in Mississippi with his wife, sons and grandkids, as well as his numerous hunting buddies. He fought a courageous battle against cancer for several years, staying positive and never giving up. His courage is an inspiration to all who knew him. Pallbearers were Chad Aucoin, Dale Aucoin, Byron Blanchard, Kevin Blanchard, Daniel Falcon, Danny Falcon, Kevin Sevin and Johnny "Johnny Rebb" Welch. Burial was at St. Philomena Catholic Church Cemetery in Labadieville. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Elsie Ira Breaux Elsie Ira Breaux, 83, a native of Chester, Ms., and a resident of Bayou Black, La., died Monday, March 9. She is survived by her husband, Rivers Anthony Breaux Sr.; sons, Robert Patrick Breaux and wife Evelyn, Craig James Breaux, and Charles Frederick Breaux and wife Mona; daughters, Peggy Breaux Kraemer and Nancy Breaux Bonvillain and husband O'Neill; brother, Wayne B. Crowson; sisters, Myrtis Barrett and Alberta Philips; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Brown and Carrie Lidell Crowson; son, Rivers "Tony" Breaux Jr.; brothers, Earl O. Crawson, Wafford T. Crowson, Everett A. Crowson and Burry Crowson; and sisters, Burlon Cox and Bethie "Marie" Crowson. She was a member of the St. Anthony Ladies Altar Society and a member of the St. Anthony Church Choir. Burial was at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Irene T. Clement Irene T. Clement, 96, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Wednesday, March 11, at 10:50 a.m. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, March 13, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Thibodaux with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Robert Gerald Crochet Robert Gerald Crochet, 66, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Grand Caillou, La., died Sunday, March 8. He is survived by his wife Gloria Dardar Crochet; sons, Gerald Billiot and wife Amy, and Robin Crochet; stepsons, Clarence Billiot, James Williams Jr. and wife Terry, Herman Williams and wife Tina, Roland Williams and wife Dorothy, and David Williams; daughter, Robin Sanchez; step-daughters, Rita Billiot and Betty Williams Carbo and husband Gerald; brother, Vincent Bergeron; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphone and Antoinette Ponville Crochet; brothers, Jake Bergeron, Donald Crochet and Elward Crochet; and sisters, Beverly Dardar, Shirley Trahan, Angelle Trahan, Betty Fonseca and Doris Brister. He served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of Grand Caillou Baptist Church. Burial was at Grand Caillou Baptist Church Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Madge Marie Welch Doss Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Madge Marie Welch Doss Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Madge Marie Welch Doss, 86, a native of Nacogdoches, Tx., and a resident of Houma, La., died Monday, March 9, at 1 p.m. She is survived by her sons; Arles J. Doss Jr. and wife Sandra R. Doss, and Gary O. Doss Sr.; and grandchildren, Kevin W. Doss and wife Susan, Cynthia A. Campo and husband Joe, Arles J. Doss III and wife Tina, Kristi E. Doss, Gary O. Doss Jr. and wife Marcie, and Taggard E. Doss and wife Heather. She was preceded in death by her husband Arles Jackson Doss Sr. She was a homemaker and a member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians for many years. Her hobbies were sewing, needle point and painting. Burial was at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Louis Joseph "Beto" Eymard Louis Joseph "Beto" Eymard, 96, a native of Galliano, La., and a resident of Cut Off, La., passed away Wednesday, March 11, at his home. He is survived by his sons, Rodney and Michael Eymard; daughters, Ruth Orgeron, Mamie Melancon and Stella Pierce; sister, Mathilde Savoie; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Hunter Eymard; parents, Duard and Evena Pitre Eymard; brother, Emile Eymard; sister, Romanda Guidry and Arcedie Ducet; grandchildren, Peter Orgeron and Jody Pierce; and great-grandchild, Trish Barrios. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off with mass to follow. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Galliano. Falgout Funeral Home of Cut Off is entrusted with the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Jacque Anthony Griffin Jacque Anthony Griffin, 19, a native and resident of Des Allemands, La., died Tuesday, March 10. He is survived by his parents, Norman and Robyn D. Griffin; brother, Justin Griffin; and grandmother, Clara Bell Dufrene. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Terry Dufrene and Elvis and Eunice Griffin. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, March 13, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Michael Cardell "Mikie" Reiley Michael Cardell "Mikie" Reiley, 45, a native of Metairie, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Monday, March 9, at 10:52 a.m. He is survived by his father, Armond Triche Sr. of Houma; daughter, Misty Lirette and husband Benji of Houma; brothers, Shawn Reiley and wife Ginger, and Armond Triche Jr. and wife Desiree, all of Houma; sister, Sally Duplantis and husband James of Houma; grandchild, Cloe Lirette of Houma; godchildren, Sierra Roups, Bradley Martin and David Triche, all of Houma; fiance, Geralyn "Lyn" Rodrigue of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Julia Marie Perez Triche; son, Jason Samanie; and ex-wife, Janet Reiley. He was a welding foreman for McDermott and a former member of the Village East Volunteer Fire Department. He served in the National Guard. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, March 12, and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 13, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with burial at the church cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 12, 2009 Eva "Mickey" Chiasson Thibodaux Eva "Mickey" Chiasson Thibodaux, 69, a native of Gretna, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died Tuesday, March 10. She is survived by her husband, Larry Thibodaux; children, Donna Chiasson Plunkett and husband Joseph, Laurie Chiasson Boudreaux Melancon and husband Henry, Alan Chiasson and wife Penny, Kimberly Thibodaux Barrilleaux and husband Robert, and Anissa Thibodaux Tamplain and husband Thomas; grandchildren, Zane, Aaron and Miranda Plunkett, Nicole Boudreaux and companion Jean Gaspard, Bruce "B.J." Boudreaux and wife Monique, Whitney Melancon, Amanda and Kayla Chiasson, Trent and Ian Barrilleaux, and Lillian, Eva and Elise Tamplain; great- grandchild, Rylee Boudreaux; sister-in-law, Rebecca Chiasson; and nephew, Colton J. Chiasson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gilbert Chiasson; parents, C.J. Chiasson and Eva Hebert Chiasson; and brother, Carl J. Chiasson. She was a nurse at the Lafourche Home for The Aged for 27 years. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Burial was at St. John the Evangelist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Friday, March 13, 2009 Thelma Alexander Thelma Alexander, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Wednesday, March 11. She is survived by her sons, Steve Johnson and wife Rose of Dallas, Tx., Michael Johnson and wife Carol of Fort Worth, Tx., Ricky Jacquet, Dennis Jacquet and Stanley Jacquet and wife Paula of Thibodaux; daughter, Della Holdman and husband Kevin of Grand Prairie, Tx.; brother, Levi Johnson Jr. of Chicago, Il.; sisters, Mary Dyer and husband Albert of Westwego, La., Mildred Johnson of Arlington, Tx., Ella Mae Tolbert of New Orleans, La., and Shirley Delandro of Fort Worth; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Alexander; parents, Levi Johnson Sr. and Cordella Brown Johnson; brothers. Lionel Johnson and L.J. Johnson; and sisters, Geraldine Bailey, Lelia Johnson, Leola Johnson and Carrie Mel Johnson. She was a member of Moses Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board. Her hobbies included reading and cooking. A religious service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday March 14, at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 13, 2009 Rosadell Brown Rosadell Brown, 94, a native of Terrebonne, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died Saturday, March 7, at 6 p.m. She is survived by her adopted son, Clarence Ray of Houma, La.; daughter, Selena Johnson and husband Johnny of Thibodaux; sister, Lou Ella Trosclair of Grand Caillou, La.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Taizela Brown; daughters, Marie Watson and Mary Nevis; brother, Daniel Brown; and sisters, Victoria Brown and Emma Trosclair. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Howard Third Zion Baptist Church in Dularge, La., with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at St. Luke Cemetery. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 13, 2009 Luella "Chunk" Hadrick Kennedy Luella "Chunk" Hadrick Kennedy, 90, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Friday, March 6, at 1:07 a.m. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Kennedy Coleman, Olevia Kennedy, Louella Kennedy Winston and Harriet Matthews of Thibodaux and Gloria Dean Kennedy Jones of Avondale, La.; sons, Curtis Kennedy and Calvin Kennedy of Thibodaux, Robert Kennedy of Lake Providence, La., Danny Kennedy of Vacherie, La., and Jerome Kennedy of Lafayette, La.; sisters, Delores R. Dabney and Rosetta James, both of Thibodaux; stepdaughters, Lorraine England and Lavetra Kennedy, both of Avondale; 51 grandchildren; 105 great-grandchildren; and 34 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Kennedy; parents, Robert and Ella Hadrick; stepfather, Charleston Robinson; sons, Loris Kennedy and Warren Kennedy; brother, Warren Robinson; sisters, Beatrice Joseph and Naomi Lang; and grandmother, Dilsey Johnson. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. She was also a member of the Golden Age Club. Her hobbies included fishing. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday March 14, at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at the Calvary United Methodist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 13, 2009 Jeannetta Chaisson Lyons Jeannetta Chaisson Lyons, 72, a native and resident of Chauvin, La., died Friday, March 13, at 6:30 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Jaral Lyons Sr.; sons, Jaral Lyons Jr., Jerome Lyons Sr. and wife Pam, Joel Lyons Sr. and wife Missy, Jacob Lyons Sr. and wife Dena, John Lyons Sr. and wife Mavis, and Jack Lyons and companion Stacy; brothers, Eddie Chaisson and wife Brenda, and Ernest J. Chaisson; sisters, Caroline Johnson and husband Norman, Irna Dupre and husband Alton, Jenny Lee Domangue and husband Ray, and Irene Falgout and husband Clarence; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Aceline Chaisson; and daughter, Jill Lyons. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 16, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La., and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 13, 2009 Enola Prejeant Thibodeaux Enola Prejeant Thibodeaux, 77, a native of Labadieville, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died Wednesday, March 11, 11:24 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Everett Thibodeaux; sons, Carl Thibodeaux and Wayne Thibodeaux; daughter, Katherine Brock and husband Patrick; brothers, Jessie, Chester and Lester Prejeant; sisters, Hula Prejeant, Dorothy P. Naquin and Eunice P. Gauthreaux; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Prosper Prejeant and Alice Bergeron Prejeant; and sisters, Beulah P. Guillot and Doris P. Boudreaux. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, La. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 13, 2009 Bobby E. Trotter Bobby E. Trotter, 81, a native of Shreveport, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, March 6, at 5:05 p.m. He is survived by his brother, Middleton "Don" H. Trotter; numerous nieces and nephews; friend, Catherine Simon and husband Huey; and caregivers, Bonnie, Barbara, Lisa, Lori and Crystal. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cody Trotter Sr. and Annie Helen Mcjmsey Trotter; and brothers, Cody Trotter Jr. and Galen Trotter. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany and the Korean War. He was retired from McDermott in Amelia. Special thanks to Hospice of South Louisiana and Ray Marcel. No services are scheduled. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Monday, March 16, 2009 Suzanne G. Alsop Suzanne G. Alsop, 79, a native of Hagerstown, Md., and a resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday, March 10. She is survived by her son, Frank Alsop and wife Melissa; daughters, Amy Fontana and husband Mike, Sybil Sisson and husband Lloyd, and Alison Boxwell and husband Burt; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Alsop; and parents, Alice and Howard Schlellhase. No services are scheduled. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 16, 2009 Carroll J. Cheramie Carroll J. Cheramie, 67, a native and resident of Larose, La., died Saturday, March 14. Carroll is survived by nieces, (Godchild) Stephanie Cheramie, Shiela Gisclair and husband Patrick and their children, Lindsey and Bleine, Michelle Cheramie and her children, Lauren Griffin, Blake Bourgeois and Max Silveri, Rachel Rodrigue and husband Les and their children, Marcy, Bethany and Cody, and Brandi Callais and husband Forest and their children, Taylor, Beau and Camryn; mother, Eula Cheramie, brother, Ray Cheramie and wife Yvonne; and Godchild, Sharon Pierce. Carroll was preceded in death by father, Ellis Cheramie. Visitation will be 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, and 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 16, 2009 Rosie Comeaux Rosie Comeaux, 54, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, March 15, at 11:05 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Comeaux Jr. of Houma; mother, Rose Guidry Adams of Houma; son, Calvin Comeaux III and wife Marcell of Rogers, Ar.; daughter, Tiffany Comeaux Eichorn and husband John of Bartlett, Tn.; brother Henry Adams Jr. of Houma; sister, Jodi Rousse of Chauvin, La.; and grandchildren, Alexandra and Simone Comeaux and Adam and Holland Eichorn. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Adams Sr. She was the office manager for Dr. Christopher Cenac Sr. and a member of the Bayou Women's Club. She was also secretary of the Past Kings of the Mystic Krewe of Louisiana. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 16, 2009 Charles Joseph Dutreix Charles Joseph Dutreix, 51, a native of Edgard, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died Monday, March 9, at 11:23 p.m. He is survived by his mother, Anna Mae Kliebert Dutreix; sister, Charmaine Roll; niece, Amy Marie Roll; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Edmond S. Dutreix Jr. He was an educator at Central Catholic High in Morgan City for 15 years and spent the last five years at E.D. White Catholic School in Thibodaux. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the E.D. White building fund. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux with mass to follow. Burial will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery in Edgard. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 16, 2009 Ruth G. Hebert Ruth G. Hebert, 90, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Saturday, March 14, at 10:55 a.m. She is survived by her son, Bobby J. Hebert; daughters, Patricia Arceneaux and Susan Rasmussen; sisters, Gertude Walker, Elsie Hebert and Lorraine Bunch; grandchildren, Brodie Arceneaux, Courtney Gervais and Andre Hebert; and great- grandchild, Mia Gervais. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. "J.C." Hebert; parents, Leo and Evelia Giroir; brothers, Xavier, Roy and Leroy Giroir; and sisters, Hazel Schlaesli, Hilda LeBlanc and Ezelle Vice. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, March 16, at St. Gregory Catholic Church with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery No. 2. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 16, 2009 Honorable Bernard Lindes Knobloch Honorable Bernard Lindes Knobloch, 85, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Saturday, March 14, at 3:28 p.m. He is survived by his sons, Bernard L. Knobloch Jr. and wife Annette Borne, and Jim Knobloch and wife Chris Cheramie; sister, Margaret Knobloch Hannaman; daughter-in-law, Pamela Knobloch Borne; grandchildren, Mary Knobloch Schwartzenburg and husband Jason, Nicole Knobloch Wallace and husband Corey, Frannie K. Finley and husband Dewitt, Katherine Knobloch and Aaron Gibson Knobloch, James L. Knobloch, Emily L. Knobloch, Allison Viator and Andre Dupont; and great-grandchildren, Anneliese Finley and Hazel Finley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Hoffpauir Knobloch; parents, Francis Knobloch and Estelle Capdeville; son, F. Smith "Smitty" Knobloch; brother, James Otis Knobloch; and sister, Frances Lorraine Knobloch Ryan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Genevieve Church Renovation, St. Genevieve Catholic School or E.D. White Catholic School. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 16, 2009 Raymond Paul Kraemer Raymond Paul Kraemer, 80, a native and resident of Kraemer, La., died Thursday, March 12, at 10:20 a.m. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 60 years, Marion D. Kraemer; son, Clark Kraemer; daughter, Cynthia Carriere and husband Glenn; brothers, Frank Kraemer, Ted Kraemer, Scott "Bo" Kraemer, Rene Kraemer, Clyde Kraemer, Tommy Larousse, Daniel Larousse and Gary Larousse; sisters, Ida Mae Martinez, Carol Dempster, Karen Frickey, Mercede DeJean, Gloria Parker and Sandra Kraemer; grandchildren, Jean Carriere, Renee Carriere, Joshua Kraemer and Wallace Kraemer; and great-grandchildren, Michael Kraemer, Brennan Carriere and Emmie Carriere. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rene "Dutch" Kraemer and Mr. and Mrs. Aramise Cortez; parents, Jean Kraemer and Mercedes Larousse; son, Shane Kraemer; brothers, Buddy Kraemer and Howard Kraemer; and sisters, Eva Cortez and Peggy Kraemer. He was a devoted and loving husband and father of 60 years and was retired from Avondale Shipyard after 27 years of service. Burial was at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church Cemetery in Kraemer. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 16, 2009 Lois Augustine Hebert North Lois Augustine Hebert North, 86,a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died Sunday, March 15, at 4:54 p.m. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea North Sampey and husband James of Thibodaux; brother, Arden Hebert of New Orleans, La.; grandchildren, Danielle Sampey of Houston, Tx., Dawn Sampey Hrinevich of Houston, and Kylan Sampey of Houston; and great-grandchildren, B.J. Hrinevich, Alex Hrinevich, Joseph Hrinevich, Jenna Bryant, Jesse Bryant, Andrew Sampey and Catherine Sampey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amor Andrew North; parents, Aurelie Joseph Hebert and Augustine Naquin Hebert; brothers, Webbyrun Hebert, Hered Hebert, Reis Hebert, Earl Hebert and Ivel Hebert; and sisters, Beulah H. Dupre, Pansy H. LeBlanc, Eoria H. Dugas and Cynthia H. Rhodes. She was a beautician and an Auxiliary Member of the Legion of Mary of Maria Immacolata Church for 20 years. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 16, 2009 Joseph L. Reed Joseph L. Reed, 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Tuesday, March 10. He is survived by his wife, Joan Queen Reed; son, Ronald Queen; daughter, Rhonda Queen; and sister, Rebecca Reed Whirl. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr. and Almeter Reed; sisters, Ophelia Celestan and Elvera Hampton; and brothers, James Reed, Taylor Reed, Ernest Reed Jr., Melvin Reed, Leonard "Man" Reed Lenroy Reed and Murray Reed Sr. He was Baptist and a U.S. Army Veteran. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 16, 2009 Viella St. Pierre Rogers Viella St. Pierre Rogers, 83, a native of Golden Meadow, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, March 13. She is survived by her husband, Nolan Phillip Rogers; daughter, Carol Rogers Antill and husband Gordon Antill Jr.; sister, Glorina Callais; grandchild, Ryan Paul Pitre; and great-grandchild, Stephen Guidry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Valmont and Norida Gisclair St. Pierre; brothers, Nolta St. Pierre and Richard St. Pierre; and grandson, Marc Anthony Pitre. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano, La. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 16, 2009 Givens Williams Givens Williams, 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, March 6, at 10:37 a.m. He is survived by his brothers, Robert Robertson and Charles Johnson, both of Houma, and Charles McDaniel; and sister, Bertha Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Merritti and Octavia Johnson; and grandparents, Louise Williams, Bunion Williams and Lillian Johnson. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Southdown Cemetery. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Laura-Mae Ann Baudoin Laura-Mae Ann Baudoin, 68, a native of Lockport, La., and a resident of Raceland, La., died Monday, March 16. She is survived by her husband, Alvin J. Baudoin; son, Michael Paul Baudoin and wife Delilah; daughters, Jennifer Guillot and husband David, Marie Ann Bonvillain and husband Craig, and Nicole Hebert and husband Ted; brother, Clyde Orgeron; sister, Arline Hendrix; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Irene Punch Orgeron; sons, Phillip Baudoin and Patrick Baudoin; and sister, Helen Foret. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society and Catholic Daughters. She enjoyed going to church, sewing, baking, cooking and spoiling her grandchildren. She was Catholic and a homemaker. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Diana M. Breaux Diana M. Breaux, 65, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Raceland, La., died Sunday, March 15. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Donald "Don" Breaux; mother, Roberta Scott; sons, Lance A. Ericson and wife Donna, and Kent W. Ericson and wife Katherine; daughter, Kathy Watson and companion Jason Ford; brothers, Jesse Scott and wife Betty, Gerald "Ki Ki" Scott, and Henry Scott Jr. and wife Melissa; sister, Linda LeBouef and husband Henry "Popsickle"; grandchildren, Christopher Matherne, Lacie Butler, Seth Butler and Sophia Diana Ericson; and great-grandchildren, Brodie Matherne and Emory Matherne. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Scott Sr. She was a member of the Red Hatters Club and the Sugarland Ladies Golf Club. She enjoyed painting, playing golf, and worrying about her grandchildren. She was Christian and a homemaker. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Leah Grace Bernard Donnelly Leah Grace Bernard Donnelly, 71, a native of New Orleans, La., and a 30 year resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, March 15, at 9:25 a.m. She is survived by her sons, Joey Donnelly and David Donnelly; daughter, Cynthia A. Donnelly; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Donnelly Jr.; parents, Clemens I. Bernard and Leah Luhring Bernard; daughter, Patricia "Patty" Donnelly; and brother, Frank I. Bernard. She was parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Francis de Sales Parish. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Falgout Funeral Home of Houma and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales. The funeral will be at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales with burial to follow at St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery #2 in New Orleans. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Laila Kay Williamson Fleming Laila Kay Williamson Fleming, 15 months, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Eunice, La., died Monday, March 9. She is survived by her mother, Heather Williamson; father, Toran Fleming; brother, Cade Williamson; sister, Tatyana Williamson; grandparents, Ronda and James Allen, and Susan and Kirk Crochet; step-grandparents, Granny and Paw LeJune; aunts, Alicia Williamson, Kema Harris, Shanderay Aitkens and Brandy Bye; and uncles, Corey Beard, Quinton Allen and Joshua Bye. Lailia will always be loved. She has truly served her purpose of making us happy. She has brought the family together. She was always laughing and making everyone smile. We will always love you and remember you every day of our life. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, at Community Funeral Home with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at Southdown Cemetery Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Enos Joseph Martin Enos Joseph Martin, 96, a native and resident of Chauvin, La., died Friday, March 13, at 8:39 p.m. He is survived by his daughters, Rosemary Blanchard and Rosa B. Lirette and husband Roland P. Lirette; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clotile Henry Martin; parents, Henri and Ernestine Martin; brother, Harry Martin; and son-in-law, Jerris Blanchard. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La., and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. The funeral service will be at 12 p.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2009 John Delbert Cato John Delbert Cato, 62, a native of Dexter, Mo., and a resident of Schriever, La., lost his fight with cancer Friday, March 13. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Braud; daughters, Angela Niehaus and husband Lester, Pamela Guidry and husband Felican "Pappy", and Linda Niehaus and husband Cary "Dino"; sons, John "Scrappy" Cato, James Cato and wife Bethany, and Mark Cato and wife Tonya; brothers, Earl H. Cato and wife Carolyn, Richard Cato and wife Joan, Dale Cato and wife Connie, and Clayton Cato and wife Patricia; sisters, Patricia Smith and husband Charlie, Nancy Clay and husband Gary, and Judy Moore and husband; one half brother; and six half sisters. He was general manager of Schriever Auto Parts for 27 years and he was always "A little better than excellent!" He will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at House of Prayers in Thibodaux, La. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Hilton P. Adams Hilton P. Adams, 62, a native and resident of Chackbay, La., died Sunday, March 15, at 5:45 p.m. He is survived by his daughter, Trisha Abadie; brother, Alton Adams; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter J. Adams and Florence Ordoyne Adams. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, March 20, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church with a private burial at a later date. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Eula Mae Davis Eula Mae Davis, 88, a native of Terrebonne, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, March 15. She is survived by her sons, Chester Davis Jr., Arthur Davis and Charles Davis, all of Houma; daughters, Joyce Davis of Thibodaux, La., and Shirley Clark of Houma; and sister, Margaret Dees and husband Sidney of Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Davis Sr.; parents, Alfred and Perlie Watson Lyons; son, Micheal Jones; daughters, Norman Jean Davis and Carolyn Ann Davis; brothers, Albert Lyons and Tate Lyons; and sisters, Elonera Benjamin, Rosa Davis, Louise Johnson and Rebecca Nixon. She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Christ. She was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, March 20, at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at Southdown Cemetery. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Viola "Tante Vie" Chaisson Guidroz Viola "Tante Vie" Chaisson Guidroz, 97, a native and resident of Larose, La., died Tuesday, March 17, at 5:20 a.m. She is survived by her son, Felix Theodore Guidroz Jr. and wife Ann; daughter, Helen St. Pierre and husband George; grandchildren, Jordan St. Pierre, Tim St. Pierre, Georgia S. Diaz, Randy Guidroz, Troy Guidroz and Debbie Guidroz; great- grandchildren, Ryan St. Pierre, Travis St. Pierre, Marissa Diaz, Andrew Diaz, Amanda St. Pierre and Thomas St. Pierre; and great-great-grandchildren, Samuel St. Pierre and Benjamin St. Pierre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Theodore Guidroz Sr.; parents, Adam Chiasson and Corine Thomassie Chiasson; brothers, Terry, Jim and Luke Chiasson; and sister, Ora Danos. She was Catholic. Burial was at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery in Larose. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Sadie Tregre Brien Lirette Sadie Tregre Brien Lirette, 84, a native of Remy, La., and a resident of Bayou Black, La., died Wednesday, March 18, at 7:15 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Conrad Lirette; son, Celester "Pedro" Brien Jr. and wife Wanda Brien; sisters, Suzanne Monaghan Porche, Ann Redmond and husband Bert Redmond, Joyce Breaux, and Toonie LeCompte Daigle and husband Walter; step- daughters, Connie Casente, Alexis Hellman and husband Dr. Stephen Hellman, and Elizabeth "Liz" Vest; sister-in-law, Gloria Tregre; grandchildren, Shane Brien and wife Nicole of Baton Rouge, La., and Brian Brien and wife Kristy of Dularge, La.; great-grandchildren, Cate, Sadie and Ella Brien of Baton Rouge, and Morgan Brien of Dularge; godchildren, Sandra Ledet, Clayton Breaux, Mary Susan Farrar and Daniel Hellman; and a host of step-grandchildren and step-great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Celester "Brother" Brien; parents, Felicien J. Tregre and Marguerite Boudreaux Tregre; brother, Woodrow "Joe" Tregre; and sisters, Gladys LeBouef, Isabel Buck and Lucy Tregre. She was a retired Vice President of Bank One, formerly Terrebonne Bank and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She was a former member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians and enjoyed volunteering at Terrebonne General Medical Center. She was very devoted to her church and belonged to the bereavement committee. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at St. Anthony of Padua Church with Mass of Christian burial to follow. Burial will be at Bayou Black Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Alvin Joseph Livas Alvin Joseph Livas, 49, a native and resident of Schriever, La., died Wednesday, March 11, at 10 p.m. He is survived by his brothers, Minister Clarence Livas and wife Diane, Donald J. Livas and wife Melinda of Houma, La., and John A. Livas of Schriever; sisters, Joyce M. Noble of New Orleans, La., Mable M. Chatman and husband Lloyd of Houma, and Gale M. Celestin and husband the Rev. Donald Celestin Sr. of Schriever; and a devoted sister-in-law, Brenda Livas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Josh Sr. and Rosa Livas; brothers, Josh Livas Jr., Henry Lee Livas Sr. and Harvey Lynn Livas; and grandparents, Rosie and Lee Livas Sr. and Mable and Henry Howard. He was Baptist. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 20, at First Baptist Church in Schriever with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Curliss Adam Loupe Curliss Adam Loupe, 81, a native and resident of Kraemer, La., died Tuesday, March 17. He is survived by his sons, Eddie, Kirby and Thomas Loupe; daughters, Amy L. Halbach and Shirley L. Kraemer; brothers, George and Aurelian Loupe; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marceline Mary Cortez; parents, Maurice Loupe and Amy Constant Loupe; and brothers, Harry and Mike Loupe. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, March 20, at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Loyce "Lois" H. Matherne Loyce "Lois" H. Matherne, 64, a native and resident of Cut Off, La., died Monday, March 16, at 5:55 p.m. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Norris "Nu" Matherne; son, Mark Matherne and fiance, Rosalie Cantrelle; brothers, Tony, Huey and Ronald Hebert; sisters, Gloria Griffin, Susan Bychurch, Deanna Orgeron, Lucy Hebert, Connie Hebert and Marcia Bruce; son-in-law, Michael Ledet; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney and Evelyn Dufren Hebert; son, Kim Matherne; daughter, Melissa Ledet; brothers, Eldon, Weldon and Keith Hebert; and sister, Carolyn Hebert. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery in Cut Off. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Celest J. McKenzie Celest J. McKenzie, 77, a native of Woodville, Ms., and a resident of Avondale, La., died Wednesday, March 11. She is survived by her sons, Morris (Gloria), John, Jr., (Erma), Jesse Sr. (Duann), Sam, Isaac Ray, and Charles Sr. (Kim) McKenzie; daughters, Flora Collins, Katie White, Alice Brock, Diane (Devance) Boseman, Yoland (Bryant) Carter, LaShawne (John) Miller, Thelma and Pamela McKenzie; three brothers; four sisters; 27 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John McKenzie Sr.; parents, Alice J. Hampton and Sam Brack; daughter, Daisy McKenzie; two brothers; two sisters; and grandparent, Easter Stewart. She was an usher and member of Second Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 LaSalle St., New Orleans, La., with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Restlawn Park Cemetery in Avondale. Rhodes Funeral Home of Gretna, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Mack Charles Morris Jr. Mack Charles Morris Jr., 59, a native of Assumption Parish, La., and a resident of Channel View, Tx., died Thursday, March 12, at 12:15. He is survived by his devoted companion, Lisa Brown of Channel View; mother, Eva Mae Burdis Morris of Napoleonville, La.; daughters, Felicia Smith and Michelle Smith of Napoleonville and Shenita Morris of Gray, La.; sons, Demetrus Brooks of Napoleonville, Eric Morris of Thibodaux, La., and Keylin Morris of Gray; stepson, Felix Brown of Channel View; sister, Doretha Diggs of Napoleonville; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Mack Charles Morris Sr.; brothers, Tyrone Morris and Lee Morris; sister, Gaynell Truehill; grandparents, Eva Burdis and Frank Burdis and Matilda Coleman and Charles Mack Morris. He was Baptist and a U.S. National Guard Veteran. He loved animals, watching TV and fishing. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville, La. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday church with burial at the church cemetery. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Yves Rosemary LeBlanc Rome Yves Rosemary LeBlanc Rome, 81, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday, March 17. She is survived by her daughters, Beth Larke and husband James, Isabelle Tabor and husband Thomas, Rebecca "Becky" Whitney and husband Michael, Aimee Leckelt and husband Keith, Angie Walsh and husband Tim; sons, Maurice "Jerry" Rome, Philip Rome and wife Tammy, and Edward Rome and wife Connie; sister, Erin Landry; brothers; Ned LeBlanc and wife Lucille, Dan LeBlanc and wife Robbie; sisters-in-law, Myrtle, Grace, and Jackie Rome and Shirley Rome Watkins; grandchildren, Melissa Larke Lawrence, Sarah Larke, James Larke and wife Amanda, Jeffrey Larke and wife Marion, JeriAnn and Gerard Rome, Zachary, Kacie, and Joshua Rome, Rebecca and Isabelle Tabor, Anna Wheeler and Emma Whitney, and Nicholas, Christopher, and Charlotte Rome; and great-grandchildren, Evan and Alex Lawrence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Gerard Rome; parents, Abel and Isabelle Guidry LeBlanc; son, Stephen Matthew Rome; sisters, Meryl Pellegrin, Yvonne LeBlanc and Nan Fakier; and brother, Abel LeBlanc Jr. She received a degree in elementary education from Southwestern Louisiana Institute and taught school in Terrebonne and Jefferson Parishes. She enjoyed reading, gardening and shopping. Her greatest pleasure was being with her family. Burial was at St. Francis Cemetery #1. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Brad J. Voclain Sr. Brad J. Voclain Sr., 53, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday, March 17, at 2:02 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Ann Cormier Voclain; father, Roland Voclain; son, Brad J. Voclain II; brothers, Randy and wife Debbie Voclain, and Blain and wife Nita Voclain; sisters, Joycelyn Voclain and Sherry and husband Joe Huerta; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Marcel Voclain. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Church and a member of the National Hog Chapter. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Falgout Funeral Home's Chapel with the funeral service to follow. Interment will be at St. Francis II Mausoleum. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Thomas Jackson Webb Jr. Thomas Jackson Webb Jr., 69, a native of Ruston, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Monday, March 16, at 3:25 p.m. He is survived by his sons, Thomas J. Webb III of Bourg, and Raymond Webb and wife Kim of Houma; daughters, Rachel Belanger and husband Lance, and Rebecca McGraw and husband Jimmy of Brazil; brother, Vernon Tandy Webb of Houma; former wife, Judy Wright of Houma; grandchildren, Tommy Webb, Tracy Webb, Sarah Williams, Jesse McGraw, Cody Webb, Gene Callahan, Derek Callahan and Kinslee Belanger; and step-grandchildren, Zackary Eubanks and Stacy Dupre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas J. Webb Sr. and Nita Vernon Webb. He was a salesman for Cor-Val and a member of First United Methodist Church. Burial was at Terrebonne Memorial Park. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Willie Mae Dyer White Willie Mae Dyer White, 53, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Monday, March 16. She is survived by her father, Walter Dyer Sr. of Thibodaux; sons, Edmond Dyer and Talance White Sr. and wife Terrika of Houma, La., and Tyrone White Jr. of Baton Rouge, La.; brothers, Timothy Dyer and wife Rena of Houma, Walter Dyer Jr. and Bradford Dyer and wife Donna of Thibodaux; sisters, Norma Harkless and husband Dilton of New Orleans, La., Paulette Williams of Thibodaux, Claudette Pearson and husband Edward of North Carolina, Maggie Dyer and Daphne Dyer of Johnson Ridge and Pamela Dyer of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bernice Dyer; and grandparents, Alfred Harris and Mildred Francois. She was Baptist. Her hobbies included bowling. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. at the church with burial at the church cemetery. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Thursday, March 19, 2009 Ruby Mae Fremin Whitfield Ruby Mae Fremin Whitfield died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 20, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Friday, March 20, 2009 Alan Joseph Authement Alan Joseph Authement, 57, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Bayou Blue, La., died Thursday, March 19. He is survived by his wife, Debby Authement; son, Kenneth Paul Authement; daughter, Cassie Ann Bourg; mother, Nettie Thibodeaux Authement; sister, Anette Authement; brothers, Gary Authement, Danny Authement, Johnny Authement and Stephen Authement; and grandchildren, Dwayne Authement, Alexis Authement, Alexander Authement and Michael Bourg Jr. He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Authement Jr.; and grandparents, Horace Authement Sr. and Liz Authement, and Isley Thibodeaux and Flossie Thibodeaux He was a retired City of Houma policeman and owned a small trucking company. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday March 22, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday March 23, at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church with burial at St. Louis Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 20, 2009 Ellis James Bourgeois Ellis James Bourgeois, 49, a native and resident of Raceland, La., died Thursday, March 19, at 11:19 a.m. He is survived by his mother, Marion Matherne Bourgeois; brother, Norris P. Bourgeois Jr.; and sisters, Nancy Rodrigue, Susan Bankston, Sally Babin and Linda Aucoin. He was preceded in death by his father, Norris P. Bourgeois Sr. He was employed with Delta Towing as a tugboat captain. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a favorite charity. No services are scheduled. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 20, 2009 Michael Dwayne Calloway Michael Dwayne Calloway, 40, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, La., died Thursday, March 12. He is survived by his parents, Ezekiel Calloway Sr. and Victoria "Rose" Calloway; brothers, Ezekiel Calloway Jr., Courtney Calloway and Dantrell Jason Harvey; and sister, Penny Smith. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Freddie Wilson and Victoria Porter; and paternal grandparents, George and Kate Calloway. He was Baptist and a member of New St. John Baptist Church. He was a longtime employee of S.W.D.E.E. and he enjoyed talking to family and friends and doing carpentry work. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Community Funeral Home with the funeral service at 11a.m. Burial will be at Emanuel Cemetery in Houma. Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 20, 2009 Cecil John "Boy" Guidry Cecil John "Boy" Guidry, 89, a native and resident of Raceland, La., died Wednesday, March 18. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey John Guidry; daughter, Jennifer A. Guidry; and sisters, Isabel G. Plaisance, Doris G. Dufrene, Vella G. Knight and Betty G. Breaux. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha S. Guidry; parents, Hypaulite Guidry Sr. and Laura B. Guidry; brother, Hypaulite Guidry Jr.; and sister, Rena G. Allemand. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, La. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, at St. Hilary Catholic Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport, La. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 20, 2009 Lionel "Doc" Johnson Sr. Lionel "Doc" Johnson Sr., 50, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died at his home Tuesday, March 17. He is survived by his mother, Audrey Cheatham Johnson of Thibodaux; sons, Gregory Tillis of New York and Lionel Gregory Johnson Jr. of Denver, Co.; daughter, Danielle Johnson of Thibodaux; brothers, Leroy, Louis, Chris, and Kevin and wife Krishona Johnson, all of Thibodaux, and Thomas and wife Lashawn Lee of Lake Charles, La.; sisters, Kathy King and Roxanne Johnson of Thibodaux, Elouise Johnson of Westwego, La., Valerie and husband Lionel Walker of Napoleonville, La., Gertie and husband Armease Starks of Upper Malboro, Md., Josie Taylor and Velma Treece of Baton Rouge, La., Ernestine Johnson of Port Allen, La., Ivy Lee and Wanda and husband Clarence Batton of Plaquemine, La.; eight grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Johnson Sr.; stepfather, Joseph Lee; and sister, Agnes Johnson. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville, La. with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 Mary June Brown Breaux Mary June Brown Breaux, 74, a lifelong resident of the St. Charles, La., community, died Saturday, March 21. She is survived by her children, Richard "Dickie" Breaux and wife Wanda, William "Billy" Breaux and wife Donna, Mary Lou Breaux Carbo and husband Eric, Christopher Breaux and wife Mary Lynn, John Breaux, Craig Breaux and wife Carla, and Jennifer Breaux; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Brown Jr. and Gladys LeBoeuf Brown; three infant siblings; and her longtime companion and loving pet dachshund Oscar who passed away on Saturday shortly after his owner. She was born in Terrebonne Parish, La., on February 25, 1935, to parents Guy and Gladys Brown. She graduated from Terrebonne High School in 1954. After high school, she married and began a family in the St. Charles community where she lived for the remainder of her life. She is fondly remembered at St. Anne General Hospital where she served as a business office supervisor until her retirement, but her most important accomplishments and proudest moments were the births and happy moments she spent with her seven children. She dedicated her life to their care and happiness. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the dedicated sitters and staff at Chabert Medical Center. "When you have loved as she has loved, you grow old beautifully," - W. Somerset Maugham. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Thibodaux, La., with mass to follow. Entombment will be at the church mausoleum. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 Myron Peter Chatagnier Myron Peter Chatagnier, 56, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, March 22, at 8:10 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Falcon Chatagnier of Houma; parents, Medelton and Hazel Price Chatagnier of Bourg, La.; daughter, Dodie Doiron and husband Glen of Houma; brothers, Jessie Chatagnier and wife Linda of Bayou Blue, La., and Danny Chatagnier and companion Geri of Bourg; and grandchildren, Cody, Chase and Carson Doiron. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Willis and Louvenia Chatagnier and Heny and Felicia Price. He was a pop-a-lock technician and a retired tugboat captain for G & B Marine. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 Royce John Doucet Royce John Doucet, 46, a native and resident of Galliano, La., died Friday, March 20, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his father, Vincent Doucet; brothers, Allen and wife Kish, Wayne and wife Pam, Kenny and wife Michelle, and Kevin Doucet; nieces, Kaylie Marie and Emily Claire Doucet; Godchild and nephew, Vincent Sam Doucet; step- nieces, Mamie Wiltz and Angel Matherne; and step-nephew, Jacob Wiltz. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Collins Doucet; and niece, Lacey Celeste Doucet. He was a transportation manager with the Lafourche Parish School Board and an active Board of Director with Our Lady of the Sea Hospital. He was a past National Commander of the Sons of the American Legion, and a member of the Galliano Fire Department, St. Joseph Catholic Church Holy Name Society, 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus (Carroll A. Badeaux Council), and 4th Degree Knight of Columbus (St. Pius X Assembly). He was active within the community and held numerous other organization affiliations. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano with entombment at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 Velma Josephine Collins Henry Velma Josephine Collins Henry, 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Monday, March 23, at 12:10 a.m. She is survived by her daughters Veral Hutchinson and husband Eldon of Bourg, La., and Sheral Pitre and husband Keith of Houma; grandchildren, Belinda Janeski, Jason Hutchinson, Chantel Charpentier, Shawn Pitre, Tracy Pitre and Brett Pitre; great-grandchildren, Bren Charpentier, Annaliese Charpentier, Madelyn Pitre, Lillie Pitre, Julia Pitre and Brianna Pitre; and step-grandchild, Paul Janeski. She is preceded in death by her husband, Euince Henry; parents, Eugene and Eveline Luke Collins; brothers, Freddie, Camille, Myrtile, Jimmy, Emile, Connely and Allen Collins; and sisters, Eugenia Authement, Victoria Authement, Verna Authement and Myrtila LeBlanc. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday with burial at the church cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 Elmo Joseph Martinez Elmo Joseph Martinez, 79, a native and resident of Raceland, La., died Saturday, March 21, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Faye Hawthorne Martinez; sons, David Philip Martinez and wife Angela Holloway Martinez, and Michael Elmo Martinez; daughter, Angela Martinez Arabie and husband Patrick Joseph Arabie; sister, Nanette Martinez Huber; brothers, Raynal Stephen Martinez, Royal Paul Martinez and Jerry Anthony Martinez; grandchildren, Tyler David Martinez, Patrick Joseph Arabie Jr. and Tiffany Elise Arabie; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Gabriel Joseph Martinez; mother, Loreanna Terrebonne Martinez; and brothers, Gabriel Raymond Martinez and Daniel Alphonse Martinez. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 349 and the 40/8. Visitation will be 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the Assembly of God Church in Raceland with the funeral service to follow. The Reverend Troy Mott will officiate. Entombment will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 Beverly Gautreaux Naquin Beverly Gautreaux Naquin, 66, a native of Cut Off, La., and a resident of Lockport, La., died Friday, March 20. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Anthony "Tony" Naquin; sons, Jeffery, Scott and wife Laurie, and Wayne Naquin; daughter, Debbie Harrelson and husband David; brother, Cleveland "John" Gautreaux Jr.; sisters, Patsy Ledet, Alice Levron and Judy Picou; grandchildren, David Harrelson Jr., Anthony Harrelson and wife Misty, Lyle Naquin and Chad Naquin and wife Laney; and great- grandchildren, Kiley Barrios, Cole Harrelson and Addelyn Rae Naquin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland and Edna Bernard Gautreaux. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 23, at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, La. with entombment to follow at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 Dorothy Guedry Pyle Dorothy Guedry Pyle, 79, a native of Opelousas, La., and a resident of Raceland, La., died Saturday, March 21, at Terrebonne General Medical Center. She is survived by her son, Robert Noah and wife Melanie Pyle; daughters, Bess E. Pyle and Alice Martin and husband Brian; sister, Bessie Durio; and grandchildren, Phillip and Noah Pyle, and Pearce Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pyle; and parents, Noah Guedry and Dorothy Pearce Guedry. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, and 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 25,at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland with entombment to follow at the church mausoleum. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 Noah Louis Roddy Jr. Noah Louis Roddy Jr., 87, a native of McAlester, Ok., and a resident of Houma, La., died Monday, March 23, at 7:40 a.m. He is survived by his son, Wayne Roddy and wife Charlene of Lafayette, La.; daughters, Dale Schwirzky and husband Raymond of Friendswood, Tx., and Judy Rodriguez and husband Anthony "Coon" of Houma; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Cecilia Prejeant Roddy; parents, Noah and Ellen Hebert Roddy Sr.; brothers, Jimmy and Morris Roddy; sister, Agnes Roddy; and granddaughter, Stacey Roddy. He was the owner of Launderease for 52 years. He was a member and past president of the Acadiana Aistream Association, parishioner and usher at St. Bridget Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, La., with Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 Eugene J. Vedros Eugene J. Vedros, 68, a native and resident of Lockport, La., died Friday, March 20, at 7:40 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Mary Bradford Vedros; son, Steve Vedros and wife Chantell; daughters, Angela Price and husband Danny, and Carolyn Naquin and husband Ryan; brother, Clifton Vedros Jr.; sisters, Wildred Bradford and Mildred Percle; step-sister, Charleeen Breaux; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton "Yony" Vedros Sr. and Anita C. Vedros; and sister, Elsie Bates. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, March 23, and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 23, 2009 Elaine Naquin Vicknair Elaine Naquin Vicknair, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Friday, March 20. She is survived by her children, Gregory Vicknair, Dave Vicknair, Mary "Beth" Fakier and husband Chris, Daniel Vicknair and wife Myra Dupuis Vicknair and Melanie Norris and husband Zachary Norris Sr.; grandchildren, Stephen, Elizabeth, Mary Fakier, Andrew and Kayla "Zito", Aimee Vicknair, Natalie, Zachary Jr. and Gerard Norris; and great-grandchildren, Isabella Norris and Landon Vicknair. She was preceded in death by her husband, Moise F. Vicknair; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Davis J. Naquin; and siblings, Hazel Naquin Arceneaux, Lionel Naquin Sr., Aubrey Naquin, Jack Naquin Sr., Francis Naquin Sr., Gibbons Naquin, Sister Mary Lucy Naquin O'Carm, Rita Naquin, Pauline Naquin Bourgeois and Audrey Naquin. Burial was at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Cemetery in Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Mary-Elaine "Tee" Theriot Authement Mary-Elaine "Tee" Theriot Authement, 70, a native of Theriot, La., and a resident of Bourg, La., died Sunday, March 22, at 10:34 p.m. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Sterling P. Authement Sr.; father, Eugene J. Theriot Sr. of Grand Caillou, La.; sons, Sterling Authement Jr. of Houma, La., Cecil Authement and wife Irma of Montegut, La., and Ricky Authement of Houma; daughters, Roxana A. LeBouef and husband Richard of Bourg, and Madge A. Hebert and husband Jamey of Bourg; brothers, Eugene Theriot Jr. and wife Kathleen, Phillip Theriot, and Victor Theriot and wife Sue; sisters, Sylvia Theriot, Linda Collins and husband Eugene, Patricia Grabert and husband Loney, Rebecca Gautreaux and husband Ivan, Janet Massey and husband David, Roberta Schulte and husband Jerome, and Precellia Luke and husband Keven; grandchildren, Kerry and wife Melissa, Mason and Casey Authement, Eric and wife Nicole, Rusty and Chris Authement, Mindy Naquin Pellegrin and husband Jody, Mark Naquin, and Alec and Andy Hebert; and great-grandchildren, Ethan and Luke Authement, Trey Authement, Trenton Authement and Peyton Pellegrin. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Tivet Theriot; sister, Earline Theriot Jackson, brother, Francis P. Theriot; grandparents, Frank and Benita Lico Tivet, and Emilian and Francine Champagne Theriot; son-in-law, Randy J. Naquin; and niece, Jenna Theriot. She was a homemaker and parishioner of St. Ann Church in Bourg. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, at St. Ann Church with the funeral mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Druis Joseph Boudreaux Sr. Druis Joseph Boudreaux Sr., 70, a native and resident of Chauvin, La., died Monday, March 23. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Fanguy Boudreaux; daughters, Debra Domangue and husband Carroll, Tammy-Lynn Wallace and husband David, Mona Hebert and husband Craig, Lori-ann Bergeron and husband Dwain, and Joyce Theriot and husband Brad; step-daughters, Monalisa Verdin and husband Calvin, and Gypsy Collins and companion Darryl Parfait; sons, Druis Boudreaux Jr., Andrew Boudreaux, and Marty Boudreaux; step-son, David Collins and wife Brandi; sister, Geraldine Pinell; grandchildren, Jeffrey Loyd II, Sierra Domangue, Victoria and Micheal Wallace, Chantay, Sabrina and Angel Bergeron, Brittany Hebert, Mercedes Boudreaux, Amy Gregoire, Brandon, Jaydon, Makayla and Christopher Parfait, Dawson Collins, and Shawna and Tristan Verdin; and his best friends, Robert and Ann Hunnicutt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice Leblanc Boudreaux and Andrew Boudreaux; daughter, Natalie Boudreaux; son, Eddie Gregoire; and grandchildren, Brandon Loyd and Braydon Hebert. He was a devoted father and grandfather who loved to help others. He was a carpenter for Texaco for 13 years, then became a self-employed carpenter for many years after that. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are preferred to help with funeral expenses. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La., with the funeral services to follow. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 24, 2009 Douglas Joseph Duet Douglas Joseph Duet, 87, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, March 22, at 5 p.m. He is survived by his son, Dula Duet and wife Sharon; daughters, Cunnie Colomb and Bonnie Fazzio and husband Francis "Snookie"; sister, Maydel Callahan; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Duet; parents, Abel J. and Mary Moore Duet; sister, Edna Pitre; and grandson, Travis Crochet. No services are scheduled. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Mary Elizabeth Martin Arceneaux Mary Elizabeth Martin Arceneaux, an Oklahoma native and beloved Houma, La., resident for more than 40 years, died peacefully Friday, March 27, at Terrebonne General Hospital in Houma following a stroke. She was 82. Mary was born May 8, 1926 in Vinita, Ok., to A.O. Martin and Mary Elizabeth Barnett Martin, where her father was superintendent of schools. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Martin became the first head of the Former Students' Association at Oklahoma A&M College (now the Alumni Association of Oklahoma State University), in Stillwater. There, as part of the Oklahoma A&M community, Mary grew up in the company of her two brothers, Charles and James, and a wide but close group of grandparents and aunts and uncles in Stillwater and across Oklahoma. After high school graduation, Mary earned her bachelors degree from Oklahoma A&M, then received her Masters of Education degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She met and married Houma native son George Arceneaux Jr. in 1954, while living and working in Washington, D.C. She moved to Washington in preparation for a position in London with Assistant Secretary of State Henry Bennett, in the Point Four overseas development program. When Dr. Bennett died in a tragic air accident, she remained in Washington as a permanent staff member for Senator Robert Kerr of Oklahoma, whom she esteemed all of her life. In 1960, Mary and George Arceneaux moved to Houma, which remained their home even after his appointment as U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. South Louisiana was a whole new world for an Oklahoman by way of Washington, D.C., but as with everything she did in her life, she embraced the Louisiana culture and people with joy and enthusiasm. In large measure through her energetic and positive spirit, she and her family were blessed with the friendship and love of a wide circle in Houma and beyond. With George, she became active in Rotary International, and with Rotary they traveled, met, and developed close friendships with people, first throughout the United States, and then throughout the world. They traveled to Brazil, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere, and perhaps with the most zeal, to India. Following George's death in 1993, Mary's many friends in Houma became even closer to her, and she delighted in her life with them until the time of her death. The last event she missed was a meeting of one of her two bridge clubs with whom she had met and played for decades. In recent years, she also renewed the longest of her friendships, with her high school and college classmates, and her Pi Beta Phi sorority sisters, in Oklahoma. Through all her life, she was a faithful and devoted Christian, and she transmitted her faith, not only in the formal upbringing of her children, but in her support of the Methodist and Catholic churches, and perhaps most of all in her kind and cheerful dealings with all whom she met. In Louisiana, she was welcomed to the Arceneaux family, to whom she was as exotic as South Louisiana was to her, but who immediately embraced each other. She forever loved and cherished the pioneer heritage of her Oklahoma home, family, and friends: her beloved brothers, Charles and Jamie; her parents and grandparents, her uncles (her mother's many brothers, her father's sister and brothers); her cousins, nephews and nieces and their children. Their activities and news, and her memories and stories of them, were staples of conversation and remembrance. She was and remains the bridge of her Louisiana family to them. Mary Arceneaux was a devoted and beloved wife and mother, citizen and friend. She lived with zest and a sense of adventure in things both large and small. With her smile and genuine interest in everyone she met, she brought joy and love to countless people, from those she had known since the 1930's, to those she simply met in her daily errands. She was always confident, hopeful, positive, joyful and supportive--often in those circumstances, and to those people, at those times, when those qualities were in shortest supply, and most needed. She supported civic and community organizations with her active participation and readiness to do anything she could to help. She was a past member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians, and a member of the Terrebonne Literary Club, the Bar-Berry Garden Club, and two bridge clubs whose members are well known but whose schedule is mysterious. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Arceneaux Jr., her parents, A.O. Martin and Mary Elizabeth Barnett Martin, by her brother, James Martin, and by her niece Patricia Martin. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Fernand Dionne of New Orleans, La., and their family, Pvt. Michael Dionne USMC, and Alexandre and Sophie Tremblay and their son Mateo of Ville de Riviere Rouge, Quebec, Canada; by her son and daughter-in-law, George Arceneaux III and Lynn Reynolds Arceneaux of Lafayette, La., with their children George Arceneaux IV, Hugh Andrew Arceneaux, and Emma Katherine Arceneaux; by her son and daughter-in- law, Robert Martin Arceneaux and Jill Broussard Arceneaux of Katy, Tx., with their children, Allison Claire Arceneaux, Kate Elizabeth Arceneaux and Joshua Paul Clements of Gulfport, Ms.; by her brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Charles and Marge Martin of Perry, Ok., and their sons, daughters, and grandchildren; by her sister-in-law Mary Ellen Martin of Cushing, Ok.; by her brother and sister- in-law, Tommie and Kathleen Arceneaux of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and by her many and most cherished friends everywhere. Memorial donations may be made to Rotary International, the Good Samaritan Fund (c/o Sr. Miriam Mire, 990 School Street, Houma, La. 70360) or a favorite charity. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, March 30 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church on Bayou Black, La. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church with interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Bonnie Bacle Bonnie Bacle, 53, a native of Rayville, La., and a resident of Cut Off, La., died Sunday, March 22. She is survived by her sons, John, Freddie, Elvis, Thomas and Virgil Richard; daughter, Amanda Richard; sisters, Vera Green, Lucinda Peltier and Cynthia Waguespack; step-brother, Joe Bacle; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lodie W. Bacle; son, John Richard; brother, Lindy Paul Duplantis; and sister, Silence Ann Duplantis. Funeral services were Thursday, March 26, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Stephen Allen Benoit Stephen Allen Benoit, 63, a native of Jennings, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Monday, March 23, at 9:01 p.m. He is survived by his sons, John Benoit and wife Rene of Houma, Justin Benoit and wife Evelia of Algiers, La., and Jeremy Benoit of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.; mother Ermaline Wassinger Benoit; brothers, David Benoit of Lafayette, La., Richard Benoit and wife Debi of Houma, Thomas Benoit and wife Debbie of Picayune, Ms., and Jimmy Benoit and wife Karen, Pete Benoit and wife Denise, and Joey Benoit and wife Patricia, all of Houma; sisters, Yvonne Breaux of Theriot, La., and Mary Benoit and companion Kenny Westerman of Houma; grandchildren, Madeline Grace Benoit and Sophia Evelia Benoit; his special companion, Karen Babin of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fernest and Ida Benoit and Nicholas and Mary Wassinger; and brother-in-law, Nelson Breaux. He was a supervisor for Exxon and an avid golfer and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a parishioner of St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church. Funeral services were Friday, March 27, at Chauvin Funeral Home. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Pamela Clair Ard Boquet Pamela Clair Ard Boquet, 54, native of New Orleans, La., and a resident of Gray, La., died Thursday, March 26. She is survived by her son, Brad Boquet and wife Lisa; daughter, Bonnie Boquet Naquin and husband Sherman; brothers, David Ard and wife Donna, and Ronnie Ard and wife Mindy; sisters, Lynne Gonsoulin and husband Patrick, Sandy Pinell and husband Keven, Cathy Usie and husband Wendell, Lisa Pellegrin and husband Mark, and Connie Smith and husband Stephen; grandchildren, Kali, Kilye, Cole and Emma Boquet; and grand-dog, Sugar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Boquet Jr.; parents, Allen and JoAnn Olivier Ard; daughter-in-law, Sherry Bourg; and grandparents, Curtis and Dulcie Boquet Olivier and Olen and Agnes Ard. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at St. Ann Community Center in Bourg, La., with mass to follow at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Burial will be at a later date. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Edna Oncale Campo Edna Oncale Campo, 79, native and resident of Napoleonville, La., died Thursday, March 26, at 7:20 a.m. She is survived by her sons, Alvin Campo and wife Darla, and Wayne Campo and wife Patty; daughters, Geraldine Campo and Lisa Gilmore and husband Bob; brother, George Oncale; sister, Bobby Jean Bergeron; grandchildren, Tara Campo, Cherie C. Harvey, Clint Campo, Kyle Gilmore and Chase Campo; and great- grandchild, Madison Harvey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Campo; parents, Elmo Oncale and Lelia Adolph Oncale; brother, Eugene Oncale; and sisters, Lollie Vice, and Joyce Breaux. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Margaret Mary Fabregas Canafax Margaret Mary Fabregas Canafax, a resident of Houma, La., died Wednesday, March 25, at 6:17 a.m. She is survived by her son, Frank C. Canafax Jr. of Baton Rouge, La.; daughters, Linda Canafax, Mrs. Luis (Margaret) Vargas and Karen Borne of Houma; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank C. Canafax Sr.; parents, Martin and Annie Laura Fabregas; brothers, Ernest, Frank, Martin and Sidney Fabregas; and sisters, Mrs. Lenore LaCoste and Mrs. Annie Laura Dishman. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass was Friday, March 27, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with interment at Terrebonne Memorial Park. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Roland "Puttin" Cheavis Roland "Puttin" Cheavis, 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, March 20. He is survived by his son, Tyrone Norman Sr. and his wife; brother, Jake Cheavis; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Edward Cheavis. He was a Baptist and a member of First Baptist Church. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Burial was at First Baptist Church Cemetery in Schriever, La. Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Arnold J. Chiasson Arnold J. Chiasson, 88, a native of Lafourche Parish, La., and a resident of Larose, La., died Wednesday, March 25, at 9:35 p.m. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mathilde LeBlanc Chiasson; son, Ronald J. Chiasson and wife Geraldine Orgeron; daughters, Marlene C. Williams and husband Mike, and Melinda C. Donovan and husband Glenn; brothers, Raynold Chiasson and Eugene Chiasson; sisters, Mildred Rousse and Mary Jane Cheramie; grandchildren, Brent and Bryan Chiasson, Ruben and Steven Williams, Lauren, Leslie, Ian, Luke and Stephen Donovan; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Nora Barbier Chiasson; and brothers, P.J. and A.J. Chiasson. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, La. He worked as a cattleman, school bus driver, and meat market owner. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Louise Spence DeGough Louise Spence DeGough, 79, a native of Houston, Tx., and a resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday, March 24, at 2:45 p.m. She is survived by her son, Kevin Spence DeGough; daughter, Linda Ann Goza; brother, Melvin Spence; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kirby Gene DeGough; parents, Horace Clayton and Dolly White Spence; brother, H.C. Spence; and sisters, Susan Martin and Hudnall Southwick. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at American Heritage Funeral Home in Houston with burial to follow at Houston National Cemetery. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Edward Kinchen Edward Kinchen, 59, a native of Labadieville, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday, March 24. He is survived by his son, Isaac Kinchen and wife Angela of New Orleans, La.; brother, Arthur J. Kinchen; sister, Deloris Kinchen Livas and husband Leonard Livas; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Kinchen; parents, George and Ethel Kinchen; and sister, Georgie Kinchen Young. He was Baptist. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Community Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Southdown Cemetery. Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Edward Joseph LeBoeuf Sr. Edward Joseph LeBoeuf, Sr., 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died on Monday, March 23, at 5:52 p.m. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Frances Berniece Redden LeBoeuf of Houma; sons, Edward LeBoeuf Jr. and wife Diana of Houma, and Arthur LeBoeuf of California; daughters, Ann LeBoeuf of Alabama, Margaret LeBoeuf Smith and husband Rod of Sacremento, Ca., and Elaine LeBoeuf and husband Jerry Giroir of Houma; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Constant I. LeBoeuf and Aurelia Chauvin LeBoeuf; brothers, Howard, Roland, James LeBoeuf and Roy LeBoeuf Sr.; and grandsons, Michael E. LeBoeuf and Kevin M. LeBoeuf. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, March 27, and 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Maria Immacolata followed by burial at St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Norris Joseph Martin Norris Joseph Martin, 77, a native and resident of Raceland, La., died Friday, March 20, at 6:15 p.m. He is survived by his daughters, Marie Martin Blouin and husband Roy, and Martha Martin; brother, Michael Martin; sisters, Lorriane Pierce, Betty Loupe and Pamela Falgout; grandchildren, Michelle Blouin Chiasson and husband Benjamin, Allison Martin Fonseca, Rene Martin and Sabrina Martin; and great-grandchildren, Bethani Chiasson and Nathan Chiasson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Larrice Bourgeois Martin; parents, Lawrence and Irene Melancon Martin; son, Norris Martin Jr.; and brother, Lawrence Martin Jr. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion Post 349 and Woodmen of the World. He retired from Patterson Truck Lines and Vinson Guard Service. He was an avid football fan, especially of the New Orleans Saints. He was also an avid fan of the New York Mets and wrestling. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Saint Mary's Nativity Catholic Church with the funeral service to follow. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Theresa Danos Eschete Mayeaux Theresa Danos Eschete Mayeaux, 79, a native of Larose, La., and a resident of Raceland, La., died Thursday, March 26, at 3:41 a.m. She is survived by her sons, Michael, Terrel, Earl Jr., Allen and Jackie Mayeaux; daughters, Joy Lynn Barnes and Jill Picou; sister, Doris "Dolly" Duarte; 18, grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Eschete Sr.; parents, Alindor and Lydia Ledet Danos; son, Jody; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. She was Catholic and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Our Lady of the Rosary Church with the funeral services to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Camille Naquin Camille Naquin, 90, native of Houma, La., and a resident of Montegut, La., died Thursday, March 26, at 2:20 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Clara B. Naquin; sons, Mickey Naquin and wife Joan, Brent Naquin and wife Tillie, and Tracy Naquin and wife Patty, all of Pointe- Aux-Chenes, La.; step-son, David Pillow and wife Robin of Gretna, La.; daughters, Mary Lee Lyons and husband Julius, of Pointe-Aux-Chenes, Lois Hutchinson and husband Andrew Jr. of Bourg, La., Susan Guzman of Pointe-Aux- Chenes, and Patty Wallis and husband Mike of Bourg; step-daughter, Linda Melton of Gretna; brothers, Norman and Percy Naquin; sisters, Lucina Boquet, Rosa Mae Dupre, and Leona Consteantiche; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and six step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucretia Naquin Naquin; parents, Sidney and Agnes Levron Naquin; sons, Terry and Dickey Naquin; brothers, Paul, Maurice and Pierre Naquin; and sister, Aggie Bergeron. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Pointe-Aux-Chenes. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 James (Jim) O. Nichols James (Jim) O. Nichols, 76, a native of Fayettville, Tn., and a resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, March 22, at 2:40 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Martha Martin Nichols; daughters, Annesa Lirette, Sheila Boudreaux and Sarah LeBouef; sisters, Sue Adams and Peggy Moore; and grandchildren, Justin Lirette and fiancˇ Hallie Grabert, Donovan Smith and Matthew Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otha and Lilli Mae West Nichols; sons, Ricky and Andy Nichols; and brothers, Joe, Wayne and Leslie Nichols. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses. A memorial service was held Thursday, March 26, at Falgout Funeral Home of Houma. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Vernal Oliver Sr. Vernal Oliver Sr., 64, a native and resident of Paincourtville, La., died Thursday, March 19. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Ward Oliver of Dorseyville, La.; daughter, Kim Morris of Grand Prairie, Tx.; sons, Vernal J. Jr. and Angela Oliver of Dallas, Tx., Torey J. Sr. and Kaina Oliver of Dorseyville, Frank Morris of Grand Prairie, and Brandon Mason of LaPlace, La.; brothers, Marion and Beverly Oliver of Donaldsonville, La., Henderson Jr. and Carrie Oliver of Labadieville, La., Alton and Vera Oliver of Thibodaux, La.; sisters-in-law, Ernestine Oliver of Donaldsonville, Mary Lee Smith and Glenda and husband Clarence Stokes of New Orleans, La.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henderson Sr. and Elvia Oliver; daughter, LaVerne Oliver; brother Murphy Oliver; and mother and father-in-law, Luther and Sarah Ward. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired cement finisher. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, La., and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose, La. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial at church cemetery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Kenneth "Fuzzy" Porche Sr. Kenneth "Fuzzy" Porche Sr., 63, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday, March 24, at 7:55 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Joy Guidry Porche; sons, Kenneth Porche Jr. and Bryan Arceneaux and wife Denise; brother, Marvin Porche; nephews, Christopher and Matthew Porche; niece, Deborah Porche; daughter-in-law, Jeannette Lopez; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Sr. and Thelma Luke Porche. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Grace Lutheran Church in Houma, with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at St. Francis #2 Cemetery in Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Lawrence "Larry" Price Lawrence "Larry" Price, 63, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Montegut, La., died Monday, March 23, at 4:39 p.m. He is survived by his sons, Jarrad P. Price and wife Jamie, Travis M. Price and wife Casey, and Brad F. Price and wife Michelle; daughters, Shannon Romero, Brandy Fruge and husband Trent, Lorie Price, Stacie Theriot and husband Mark, and Sara Price and fiancˇ Dustin Rhodes; brother, Johnny Price; sisters, Pearl Bonvillan, Alta Price and Mary Ann Price; 23 grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forest J. and Camilla Samanie Price; brother, Edward Price; and sisters, Florence Price, Betty Price and Jeannette Savoie. The funeral was Friday, March 27, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Paulette W. Starks Paulette W. Starks, 46, native and resident of Labadieville, La., died Tuesday, March 24. She is survived by her daughter, Whitney Starks of Napoleonville, La.; sons, Michael and Jamin Starks of Napoleonville; sister, Regina Watkins of Labadieville; one grandson; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Helen Burdis Watkins. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial at church cemetery. Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Leon Joseph Trahan Jr. Leon Joseph Trahan Jr., 76, a life-long resident of Bayou Black, La., died Tuesday, March 24. He is survived by his wife, Anne Elizabeth Boudreaux Trahan; daughters, Carla T. Ellender and husband Paul Ellender of Bayou Black, and Patti T. Saam of Bayou Black; sister, Julia Currie of Metairie, La.; brother, Nelson Trahan of Bayou Black; grandchildren, Charles Aaron Page III and wife Amee' Page, Ashleigh P. Simmons and husband James Simmons Jr., Erica Lea Page, Mitchell R. Saam Jr., and Alexander R. Saam and wife Angel Saam; and great-grandchildren, Jimmy Simmons III, Aidan Joseph Simmons, Evan Simmons, Alekzandra Saam and Kooper Saam. He is preceded in death by Leon Trahan Sr. and Cecile Bergeron Trahan. He was a retired sugarcane farmer and a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3897 Bayou Black Drive, Houma, La., 70360. The funeral mass was Friday, March 27, at St. Anthony of Padua Church with burial at Bayou Black Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Friday, March 27, 2009 Gloria Lee Simmons VanBuren Gloria Lee Simmons VanBuren, 67, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Montegut, La., died Monday, March 23. She is survived by her husband, Antoine P. VanBuren Sr.; son, Antoine P. VanBuren Jr.; daughters, Lydia VanBuren and Antoinette VanBuren-Williams; brothers, Benjamin Simmons Sr. and Daniel Simmons Sr.; sisters, Dorothy Ross and Helena Simmons; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Helena Taylor Simmons; brothers, Albert Simmons Sr. and Henry Simmons Sr.; and sisters, Mary S. VanBuren, Rosadel Frye and Diane Simmons. She was member of St. Peter Baptist Church and a retired dietician at Chabert Medical Center. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Community Funeral Home. The funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at St. Peter Baptist Church in Montegut with burial at Southdown Cemetery. Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Jalisa Inice Marie Chatman Jalisa Inice Marie Chatman, 17, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Gray, La., died Wednesday, March 25. She is survived by her parents, Julie Chatman and James; brother, Gilmore Chatman Jr. and fiance, Michele Calloway; sisters, Jowanda Gross and Jennifer Chatman; aunts, Joan (Cordell) Lyons and Lorraine Barber; and nephews, Stephon, Stephen, Jovohn, Trevohn and Derrion She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Eunice and Owen Butler Sr.; nephew, Johnny Barber Jr.; and uncle, Oneil Butler. She was a Methodist and a senior at H.L. Bourgeois High School. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 30, at Community Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Magnolia United Methodist Church with burial at Halfway Cemetery. Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Sonyia "Sue" Marie Cleveland Sonyia "Sue" Marie Cleveland, 46, a native and resident of Raceland, La., died Wednesday, March 25. She is survived by her parents, Geneva Toussaint and Albert Gabriel Sr.; sons, Harold Cleveland Jr. of Houston, Tx., and Vontell Cleveland and Montrell Cleveland of Raceland; sisters, Kathy G. Spears and husband Sylvester, Lisa Washington of Raceland and Trina Gabriel of Thibodaux, La.; brothers, Albert Gabriel Jr., Karl Gabriel, Brett Gabriel and wife Natasha, Tremayne Gabriel, Adam Toussaint Jr. and Justin Toussaint of Raceland, Gerald Gabriel of New Orleans, La., Kenneth Gabriel of Houma, La., and Corey Gabriel and wife Amanda of Thibodaux; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dwayne Gabriel; sisters, Bridget Gabriel and Dana Gabriel; and grandparents, Cleveland and Flavia Hogan and Lawrence Edwin Gabriel. She a member of New Vision Christian Community Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, at New Vision Christian Community Church in Raceland. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. at the Church with burial at Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Sam Joseph Daigle Sam Joseph Daigle, 65, a native and resident of Houma, La., passed away at his home Friday, March 27, at 10:05 a.m. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara LeBlanc Daigle of Houma; daughters, Helen Guidry and Dawn Daigle and companion Bradley Boudreaux, all of Houma; brothers, Kenneth Paul Daigle of Houma and Ronald Daigle of Gray, La.; sister, Dana Bailey of Homer, La.; and granddaughters, Elizabeth and Amber Pellegrin, Kelly Boudreaux and Jennifer Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lilly Mary Rodrigue Daigle. He was a retired production supervisor for Texaco, and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was a wonderful and loving father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 30, and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with entombment at St. Francis Cemetery No. 2. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Gordon "Bubba" Dove, Jr. Gordon "Bubba" Dove Jr., 23, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, March 29. He is survived by his mother, Christine Bergeron; father, Gordon E. Dove Sr.; stepmother, Mona Dove; sisters, Rachael Ramirez, Angelle' Marciante, Jackie Dove and Noelle' Dove; stepsister, Katie Himel; stepbrothers, Drake and Jake Himel; nieces, McKenzie Marciante, Gabrielle Ramirez and Ava Van Alts; nephews, Tyler Rogers, Cameron Himel and Ashton Himel; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bergeron; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Dove Sr. He was the president of Blue Marlin Oilfield and Equipment Rentals, Inc. and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was a member of the Coastal Conservation Association, Hercules Carnival Club and Houmas Carnival Club. He was an avid fisherman. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday March 31, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral with Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Mable Pitre Galjour Mable Pitre Galjour, 77, a native and resident of Cut Off, La., died Friday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Carol P. Galjour; son, James Peter Galjour; daughter, Anne Galjour; sisters, Virline Gisclair and Jeanette Lafont; and grandchildren, Ian Mayne and Caitlyn Galjour. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Alzina Danos Pitre; and brothers, Harold "T-Brown" Plaisance, Bertman Pitre and Hayman Pitre. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and she was also a wonderful Blackjack player. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, March 30, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano, La. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Leola F. Hassett Leola F. Hassett, 89, a native of Donaldsonville, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, March 27. She is survived by her husband, Robert H. Hassett Jr.; son, Cleveland Andrew Blanchard III; daughters, Janet Roberts and Patricia Vick; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Magnus and Effie Fields; and brother, Magnus Fields Jr. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A religious service will follow with burial at St. Francis Cemetery II. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Christine Linson Jewell Christine Linson Jewell, 87, native of Magee, Ms., and a resident of Houma, La., died peacefully in her sleep Friday, March 27. She is survived by her second husband, Jesse Jewell of Maude, Tx.; children, Stanley Linson and wife Evelyn, Howard Linson and wife Delma, Miriam Warner and husband Keith, Beth LeBlanc and husband Ray, Blanche Champagne, and Helen Lorene O'Brian; special friend, Rita Chaisson; extremely missed by closest granddaughters, Miranda Gee and Domini Bennett; and closest great-grandkids, Gaige and Tye Corbitt; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ora Myric Floyd and James Ellis Floyd; her first husband, William Thomas Linson; siblings, Clara Williams, Myrtle Shows, Hassel Floyd, Burra Floyd, Sam Floyd and Charles Floyd; children, Ellis Linson and Elda Linson; and grandson, Larry Lucas Jr. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday the funeral home with burial at Magnolia Cemetery. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Donald Anthony McInnis Donald Anthony McInnis, 17, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Gibson, La., died Sunday, March 22. He is survived by his parents, Greg McInnis and Norma Jean Farkas McInnis; brothers, Jeremy, Jonathan and Greg McInnis II, Dakota and Kenny Boudreaux; and sisters, Jennifer, Sunshine, and Jeri Shaffer. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, March 30, and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue, La. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Roy "Fido" Joseph Prosperie Roy "Fido" Joseph Prosperie, 82, a native of Montegut, La., and a resident of Gray, La., died Friday, March 27. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Chamberlain Prosperie; son, Tony Prosperie and wife Belinda; daughter, Gina Brasell and husband John; brother, Miguel Prosperie Jr.; sisters, Phyllis Thibodaux and Mary Chaisson; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel Sr. and Lydia McElroy Prosperie; and sister, Ruth Ruiz. A religious service was Monday, March 30, followed by burial at Bisland Cemetery in Bourg, La. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Carrol J. "C.J." Rogers Sr. Carrol J. "C.J." Rogers Sr., 89, a native of Mathews, La., and a resident of Raceland, La., died Friday, March 27, at 11:55 p.m. He is survived by his sons, Carrol Rogers Jr. and wife Marie, Craig Rogers and wife Carol, and Jerry Rogers and wife Claudette; daughter, Cathy Robichaux and husband Warren; one step-brother; three step-sisters; son-in-law, Ronald Fontenot; and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Detillier Rogers; parents, Oliver and Lourentia Gros Rogers; daughter, Linda Fontenot; brother, Van Rogers; sister, Aline Naquin; and two grandchildren. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, at St. Mary Catholic Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Emile B. Rogues Jr. Emile B. Rogues Jr., 87, a native of Baton Rouge, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died following a long battle with Alzheimer's Saturday, March 28. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sylvia Gussman Roques; sons, Emile B. Roques III and wife Donna of Houston, Tx., and Troy A. Roques and wife Stacey of Kingston Ontario, Canada; daughter, Charae R. Sorenson and husband Henrick of Bejing, China; stepdaughters, Terri B. Robertson and husband Andrew of Thibodaux, and Bobbie B. Ramer and husband John Ramer of Lafayette, La.; sister, Elaine Hudgins of Houston; brothers-in-law, Pete Landry of Donaldsonville, La., and Van Mayhall Sr. of Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Eric, Travis and Amanda Ramer of Lafayette, Christina Sorenson of Bejing and Robert Emile Roques of Kingston Ontario; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Edna Hernandez Roques Sr.; sisters, Edna, Evelyn and Marie; and grandson, Nicholas A. Robertson. He attended St. Joseph Academy and graduated from Catholic High School in Baton Rouge in 1942. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served his country in the 8th Air Force from 1942-1945. After being honorably discharge he continued his education at LSU. He was a 40 year employee of Bernard and Burk Consulting Engineers. Upon retiring he started his own company, R.E.I. Inspectors of Thibodaux. He enjoyed golfing, football, baseball and traveling, particularly his trips to England, Germany, West Berlin and France after his granddaughter was born. Emile was passionate about his music and dancing. He was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, where he served as an usher and Eucharistic minister. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the National Electrical Code and a life member of the American Legion Post 11. He was a World War II veteran and very dedicated to his country, his family, his church and everyone he met. He adored all of his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Hospice of Acadiana in Lafayette. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. Pallbearers will be Emile B. Roques III, Troy A. Roques, Andrew Robertson, John Ramer, Eric and Travis Ramer. Honorary pallbearers will be Henrick Sorenson and Robert Emile Roques. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Monday, March 30, 2009 Norma Virginia Marie Blanchard Walker Norma Virginia Marie Blanchard Walker, 84, a native and resident of Bourg, La., died Sunday, March 29, 10:00 a.m. She is survived by her sons, Everard T. "Bizz" Walker Jr. and wife Patricia, Chad D. Walker and wife Beverly, and Jon L. Walker and wife Annette; daughter, Linette Walker Boquet and husband Robert; nine grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everard Theophile Walker Sr.; parents, Lawrence Frank Blanchard and Emmeline Belanger Blanchard; brothers, Lloyd Blanchard and Bert Blanchard; and sister, Sylvia Blanchard Charpentier. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies K of C Auxiliary in Bourg, the Ladies Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America, Lions Club Ladies Auxiliary at the Boquet Breaux Post and Texaco Retirees' Club Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday March 31, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday April 1, at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Gladys Toups Cormier Gladys Toups Cormier, 96, a native of Gueydan, La., and a resident of Lockport, La., died Monday, March 30, at 6:25 p.m. She is survived by her daughters, Marie Anne Morillon and husband William of Katy, Tx., and Mary Claire Dufrene and husband Rudy of Lockport; brother, Ellis Toups of Gueydan; sister, Theresa T. Elliott of Lockport; grandchildren, Rudy Dufrene Jr., Anne Marie Morillon, Amy Strevig and Michelle Burrus; and great- grandchildren, Tiffany, Courtney and Chloe Dufrene, Sadie and Morgan Anderson, and Nicholas, Colin and Joshua Burrus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Bernard Cormier; parents, Abel Toups Sr. and Bernadette Champagne Toups; brothers, A.J. Toups Jr., David Toups, Ray Toups and Peter Toups; sisters, Macy T. Tinsley and Bridget T. Scanlan; and grandson, Rodney Dufrene. She was a former employee of Goaux's Drug Store and the Lafourche Parish Library. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church where she was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She also belonged to the Sacred Heart League, Miraculous Medal Society and the Red Hat Society of Katy, Tx. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 2, at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with burial at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Neha Petal Dufrene Neha Petal Dufrene, 31, a native of Kenner, La., and a resident of Raceland, La., died Monday, March 30, at 12:08 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Blaise M. Dufrene; parents, Surendra and Lata Petal; sister, Nital Sheridan; niece, Emma Grace Creppel; and nephew, Johnny Sheridan. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Linda Harris Hebert Linda Harris Hebert, 65, a native of Abilene, Tx., and a resident of Cut Off, La., died Sunday, March 29, at 7:55 p.m. She is survived by his daughters, Carmen Lefort, Serena Gaspard and husband Murvin, Cheska Eymard, and Maleena Bailey and husband Ean; sisters, Mary Howe and Cheryl Maddox; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Hebert; parents, William Harris Sr. and Juanita T. Harris; and brothers, William Harris Jr. and Robert Harris. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. The funeral service will be at 12 p.m. Wednesday at the church with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Clifton "Cliff" J. Naquin Sr. Clifton "Cliff" J. Naquin Sr., 82, a native of Labadieville, La., and a resident of Napoleonville, La., died Sunday, March 29. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Simoneaux Naquin; children, C.J. Naquin and wife Catherine, Jackie Naquin Sr. and wife Nancy, Larry Naquin and wife Barbara, Rodney "Rock" Naquin and wife Gwen, Faith Delette and husband Lawrence, Joy Acosta and husband Clark, Robin "Bean" Bergeron and husband Robert, and Bobby Naquin and wife Wendy; sister, Alicia Adams; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clebert Naquin and Alida Gros Naquin; brothers, Noah, Gilbert and Robert Naquin; and sisters, Louise Clement, Rita Navarre and Nobie Boudreaux. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 2, at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville with burial at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville, La. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Russell "Dobi" John Ockmond Russell "Dobi" John Ockmond, 71, a native of Vacherie, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died Monday, March 30, at 6:43 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Metcalf Ockmond; children, Fawn, Russell Jr., Nicole, Shelen, Angelle, Joshua and Matthew; brother, Robert Jr.; sisters, Barbara, Diana, Betty, Gloria and Lillian; and grandchildren, Kirsten, Jared, Kenneth, Pierce Joseph, Kyle, Kate and Andrew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert John Ockmond and Lillian Marie Luquette Ockmond; and brother, Lawrence. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church with burial at the church cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Velma Cecile Pinel Redmond Velma Cecile Pinel Redmond, 82, a native of Chauvin, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, March 27, at 8:46 p.m. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Raymond Redmond; son, Hewitt Redmond Sr. and wife Nancy of Gray, La.; daughter Leah Boudreaux and husband Norman of Houma; sister Wilma Breaux of Houma; and grandchildren, Brandon Boudreaux and Cassi Coleman of Houma, Tiffany LeCompte and husband Bryce of Houma, Melissa Redmond and fiance' Alex Naquin of Bourg, La., Jacob Trahan of Houma and Hewitt Redmond Jr. of Gray; and great-grandchild, Daxton Coleman Boudreaux of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lezin and Lea Gautreaux Pinell; brothers, Nemise, Alcee, Bruce, Philip, Charlie and Lloyd Pinell; sisters, Victoria Henry and Josephine Bourg; and grandchild Heather Dupre. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 2, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Rogers Cemetery of Houma. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================== Posted Tuesday, March 31, 2009 Freddie Vincent Freddie Vincent, 84, a native of Milton, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Monday, March 30, at 9:20 a.m. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol-Beth "Tookie" Juenke Vincent; sons, Walter Mark and Daniel Glenn and wife Keri R. Vincent; daughter, Jennifer V. and husband Thomas Weatherall; brother Lynwood Vincent; grandchildren, Wendy and husband Tyler Kerrigan, Becky and husband Jason Cope, Heidi and husband Derek Cheramie, Brooke and Alissa Vincent and Brittany and Joshua LaJuiene; and great-grandchildren, Thomas and Robert Kerrigan and Brayden Cope. He was preceded in death by his parents, Essey and Edith Sellers Vincent; and sisters, Louise Menard, Anna-Mae and Althea Vincent. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette and was in the military. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Hospice, or Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018, or to CASA of Terrebonne, Inc. PO Box 824, Houma, La., 70361. Special thanks to the staff of Terrebonne House and Bayou Medical Staffing, LLC. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at St. Bernadette Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =======================================================================