OBITUARIES for MAY 2011; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

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Last Modified: 1 June. 2011

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Published: Sunday, May 1, 2011 

BERGERON, JOEL 

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Joel Paul Bergeron, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3 a.m. Saturday, 
April 30, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Saint Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be 
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his brothers, David Joseph Bergeron, Carol and wife, Carol 
Bergeron, and the Rev. Father C. Paul Bergeron; his aunt, Violet Smith; his 
nieces and nephews, Travis and wife, Amy Bergeron, Tammy and husband, Scott 
Price, Jason and wife, Richelle Bergeron, Trever and wife, Janet Bergeron, Jill 
and husband, Ronn Parfait and Scott Bergeron; and his great nieces and nephews, 
Tandi Price, Scott David Price Jr., Layla Bergeron, Jason Paul Bergeron Jr., 
Jenna Bergeron, Bryson Bergeron, Makayla Bergeron, Anthony Bergeron, Kaylee 
Parfait, Koby Parfait and Kollin Parfait.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Paul Bergeron; his mother, 
Leola Marie Lirette Bergeron; and his sister in law, Hedy Patricia Bergeron.

Joel was a member of the Adrienne J. Caillouet Assembly Knights of Columbus as a 
4th degree knight; he was also a member of the Italian American Society. Joel 
helped raise his brothers while growing up; he was a loving uncle and brother. 
He graduated from Saint Francis de Sales High School in 1958 and worked for the 
Bank of Terrebonne for more than 30 years. He was currently the Sexton at Saint 
Francis de Sales Cathedral, a job he held for more than 10 years. He was a 
parishioner of Saint Francis de Sales Cathedral and was truly devoted to God.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published: Sunday, May 1, 2011 

COURCIER, YVONNE 

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Yvonne Saadi Courcier, 82, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Holy Saturday, April 23, 
2011 at the Heart Hospital of Lafayette.

Visitation will be observed from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral 
time Tuesday at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette. A Rosary will be recited at 
7 p.m. on Monday. Mass will be held at a 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Cross 
Church, with interment in Calvary Cemetery. Gift bearers will be Pattie 
Courcier, Randy Olson and Al Cain. Lectors will be Erin Archer and Pat Olson.

Mrs. Courcier, a native of Houma and resident of Lafayette, was the daughter of 
Ferris K. Saadi of Junieh, Lebanon, and the former Josephine Mohana of Houma. 
Following the death of their mother, she and her brother, Raymond, were reared 
by their Aunt Mary (whom they knew as "Mama"), and by their uncle, Dr. Joseph 
Stephen Mohana. After graduation from St. Francis de Sales Catholic high school 
she entered the convent and became a Marianite nun. Later, she found her true 
vocation as wife and mother. She was a charter member and devoted parishioner of 
Holy Cross Church; a member of the Red Hat Society; and, a former member of the 
Ladies Geophysical Society Auxiliary. Yvonne enjoyed entertaining, working in 
her yard, and collecting knickknacks, which her husband jokingly called, "rinky 
dinks."

She was an excellent cook, especially of Lebanese food, and was the ultimate 
shopper. She had an indomitable spirit and a talent for making people laugh. She 
loved people, life and the Lord. Yvonne was a loving mother, grandmother, great-
grandmother, and sister. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.

She is survived by two daughters, Susan Courcier Cain and husband, Al, of 
Lafayette and Carol C. Olson and husband, Randy, of Lafayette; one son, James N. 
Courcier and wife, Pattie of Lafayette; one brother, Raymond Saadi and wife, 
Jere of Houma; four grandchildren, Erin Archer and husband, Ben, Jeremy Smith, 
Eric Olson and Christopher Olson; four step-grandchildren; three great-
grandchildren; and six step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her "Mama" and Uncle Joe; and her 
husband, Len N. Courcier.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Smith, Erick Olson, Christopher Olson, Alex Jaffurs, 
Ben Archer and Tom Trent.

Honorary pallbearers are Reginald Haase and David Haase.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Kowalski and the staff of 
Heart Hospital for their compassionate care given to Yvonne.

Memorial contributions can be made in Yvonne's name to St. Jude Children's 
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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Published: Sunday, May 1, 2011 

DRYDEN, BRET 

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Bret Clifford Dryden, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, April 29, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be 
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis Cemetery No. 
2.

He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Alison Labat Dryden; one son, 
Brandon Dryden and wife, Bligh; one daughter, Kayla Dryden Guidry and husband, 
Nicholas; two grandchildren, Kenleigh Dryden and Kate Guidry; his parents, Jack 
Dryden and Diane King Dryden; two brothers, Fritz Dryden and wife, Denise, and 
Mark Dryden; two sisters, Dana Dryden Poiencot and husband, Andrew, and Dena 
Dryden Roy and husband, Mark; two godchildren, Jennifer Dryden Bent and Blake 
Dryden; and numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Dryden McElroy; and his 
grandparents, Vernal and Hazel Marcel King and Wallace and Alice Klingman 
Dryden.

He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was employed by 
Quality Shipyard. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, 
uncle and friend. He enjoyed and loved spending time with his grandchildren, 
family and friends. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

To send condolences to the family please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published: Sunday, May 1, 2011 

DUFRENSE, PATTIE 

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Pattie Dufrense, 45, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, April 27, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 
a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Chauvin Cemetery in Chauvin.

She is survived by three sons, Jerry Guidry Jr. and wife, Kandis, and Michael 
and Joshua Guidry; two daughters, Pattie Francis and husband, Henry, and Jolene 
Guidry; one brother, Jessie Dufrense; five sisters, Shirley Cortez, Linda 
Guidry, Florence Bonvillain and husband, John, Dorita Rivet, Rita Scioneaux and 
husband, Clarence; three grandsons; three granddaughters; and her companion, 
Carl LeBouef.

She was preceded in death by her fiance, Mike Rivet; her parents, Thomas 
Dufrense and Florence Adams Dufrense; two sons, Taylor Barlow Jr. and Hilary 
Barlow; and two sisters, Joann Dufrense and Gloria Billiot.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Published: Sunday, May 1, 2011 

HUOT, RITA 

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Rita Chiasson Huot, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, April 
29, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday the church, 
with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She is survived by five daughters, Betty Knight and husband, Larry, Patricia 
"Pat" Callahan and husband, Kenneth, Roberta "Bobbie" Ford and husband, James, 
Vicki Williams and husband, Robert, and Mina Chiasson and husband, Jeffery; one 
son, Robert "Bobby Joe" Huot; one brother, Eddie Chiasson; 18 grandchildren; 30 
great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Huot; her parents, Clarence and 
Jeanne Chiasson; three brothers, Harry "Jimmy" Chiasson, Raymond Chiasson, 
Clarence "T-Can" Chiasson; and one great-grandchild, Hunter Hebert.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Published: Sunday, May 1, 2011 

MCCOMAS, LEE 

Lee Rhett McComas, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 7:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, April 27, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart-Mothe Funeral 
Home in Mathews. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the 
funeral home.

He is survived by his parents, Danny Lee McComas II and Barbara Gayle Lirette; 
and his grandparents, Sullivan C. Lirette Jr., Barbara Lirette, Danny Lee 
McComas and Sonya Brown.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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Published: Monday, May 2, 2011 

CROCHET, HARRY 

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Harry Paul Crochet, 92, a native of Morgan City and resident of Houma, died at 
10:15 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial following at Magnolia Cemetery.

He is survived by his by one son, Donald H. Crochet and wife, Lois; his 
daughter-in-law, Mary Crochet Doise and husband, Wayne; one grandson, Alan 
Crochet and wife, Nicole; two granddaughters, Kelly Thames Wutzke and husband, 
Justin, and Lauren Tate and husband, Michael; two great-granddaughters, Bailey 
Thames and Riley Tate; and two great-grandsons, Alex Authement and Dylan Tate; 
and his special friend, Mary Duplantis.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Badeaux Crochet; his parents, Henry 
Clay and Melodia Gaspard Crochet; one son, David Paul Crochet; four sisters, 
Dorothy Crochet, Lydia and husband, Lloyd O'Neal, Shirley Smith and Wilma 
Rhodes; and half brother, Myer Pisani.

Harry was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He served in the Army 
during World War II. He worked as a motor tank salesman for Exxon for many 
years. His hobbies were building purple martin houses and gardening.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to Heritage Manor 
Nursing Home, activities department.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published: Monday, May 2, 2011 

DOUCET, RANDY, SR.

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Randy A. Doucet Sr. 56, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Cut Off, died 
Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 
at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious services will be held at 11 
a.m. Wednesday at Christian Fellowship, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Gail Allemand Doucet; one son, Randy "T-Ran" 
Doucet Jr. and wife, Ainur; three daughters, Michelle Doucet Griffin, Erica 
Theriot and husband, Scott, and Marcy Doucet; four grandchildren, Audie Pitre, 
Claire Griffin, Maddox Doucet and Carson Theriot; one brother, Jimmy Doucet Jr. 
and wife, Louella; two sisters, Monita Doucet Gisclair and husband, Glenn, and 
Linda Doucet and husband, Shannon Sr.; his in-laws, Earline and Amos "T-Boy" 
Allemand; his sister-in-law, Annette and husband, Dale Terrebonne; and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Sr. and Emildred Chouest Doucet; 
his grandparents, Eulalie and Evest Chouest, and Edville and Sedonia Doucet; one 
brother, Mark Anthony Doucet; two brothers-in-law, Eddie and Riley Allemand; and 
one niece, Angela Doucet.

He was a football player, also known as the "best of the best" from 1971-1972. 
As an MVP he helped bring South Lafourche to the State Championship in 1971. He 
bred ABDA pitbulls and belonged to the Louisiana Cajun Canine Club. He was an 
avid pitbull breeder and raiser. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather 
who lived for his pride and joy, his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by 
his friends and family.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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Published: Monday, May 2, 2011 

MAGGIO, VINCENT, SR.

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Vincent "Scrap" Maggio Sr., 85, a native of Sicily, Italy and resident of 
Thibodaux, died Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-
Cathedral. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in 
the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Enid Babin Maggio; three children, Mary 
Ellen Naquin, Vincent Maggio Jr. and wife, Becky, and Miguel Maggio and wife, 
Kelly; five grandchildren, Nikki Bernard and husband, Putt, Erin Guidroz and 
husband, Bryan, Katie Vicknair and husband, Brett, Allison Benoit and husband, 
Ryan, and Hayley Maggio; and 10 great-grandchildren, Peyton, Zoe, Jillian, Alex, 
Sophie, Ava, Beau, Emma, Colin and Liam.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Maggio and Catherine Perronne 
Maggio.

He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II as a Second Class Boatswains mate. He 
received numerous campaign ribbons and medals throughout the South Pacific 
Theater. He served as post commander 1994-1995 as well as all state commander, 
National Aide-De-Camp and special Aide-De-Camp positions. He was a charter 
member of the World War II Museum, life member of V.F.W. Post 5097 and lifetime 
member of Vigilent Chemical and Hose Fire Department for more than 57 years.

For many years he served as an usher at 4 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph-Co Cathedral. 
He was a great fisherman, he was an awesome and inspiring husband, father, 
pawpaw and bushnel-and-a-peck papierre. He had a quick wit but a quicker smile 
and hug. He loved his family and will be greatly missed.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Published: Monday, May 2, 2011 

MENARD, ANNIE 

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Annie Mae Menard, 81, a native of Gueydan and longtime resident of Patterson, 
passed away at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Maison Jardin Assisted 
Living Community in Morgan City.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, with a Rosary being prayed at 11 
a.m. Mass will be celebrated at noon Wednesday at the church officiated by the 
Rev. Angelo Cremaldi, with burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Annie Mae is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and 
grandnephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Advey Menard and Claire Dubois 
Broussard; and three brothers, Paul Menard, L.J. Menard and Joseph L. Menard Sr.

Annie Mae was a loving, caring, and generous woman who was very active 
throughout her community. In 1949 she began working for the Southern Bell 
Telephone Company and dedicated 36 and a half years of faithful service until 
her retirement in 1986. She was a member of the LeBayou Council of the Telephone 
Pioneers of America and formerly served as it's chapter president. She devoted 
much of her time to working with Habitat for Humanity and the Special Olympics, 
as well as organized a group of volunteers to sew hug-a-bears which were 
distributed to local hospitals. Annie Mae also enjoyed volunteering at the 
Patterson Healthcare Center and many local elementary schools. She was awarded 
Citizen of the Year by the Patterson American Legion Post and was a longtime 
member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson where she also served as a 
Eucharistic Minister.

The family wishes to extend its gratitude to Dr. Albert, Dr. Lam, Dr. Valdez and 
the staffs at Maison Jardin Assisted Living Community, Teche Regional Medical 
Center, Bayou Home Care and St. Joseph Hospice.

Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Patterson is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from May 3 to May 4, 2011 

BOUDREAUX, ALLEN 

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Allen John Boudreaux, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou 
Blue, died at 7 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel in 
Houma and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church. 
Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, Allen "Peat" Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Ann Tidwell, 
and Michael "Mike" and wife, Deborah Porche all of Bayou Blue; one daughter, 
Bonnie Lirette and husband, Leavance "Snuddy" of Bayou Blue; greatly missed by 
his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Dr. Angelique B. Allemand and 
husband, Jeramie, of Bayou Blue, Michele B. Adams and husband, Ronald, of 
Raceland, Craig A. Boudreaux and wife, Katie Pitts, of Bayou Blue, Rebecca L. 
Ellender and husband, Gabe, and Allen J. Lirette and wife, Emily Gautreaux; 
eight grandchildren, who he loved with all his being, Jordan and Emily Allemand, 
Cari Plaisance, Dustin and Madison Adams, Jace and Gracie Boudreaux and Brett A. 
Lirette; four brothers, Adam and wife, Delores, Louis, Donald, and David and 
wife, Gloria Boudreaux; and two sisters-in-law, Isabelle Navarre and Audrey 
Devalcourt.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Margie Navarre 
Boudreaux; his parents, Dennis and Effie Bonvillain Boudreaux; and one brother, 
Lloyd Boudreaux.

Allen was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He worked for Geophysical 
Service Inc., a division of Texas Instruments, for 49 years and retired to his 
fishing camp. He enjoyed his retirement by fishing, gardening and spoiling 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He moved to Bayou Blue where he enjoyed 
making a garden and raising chickens.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from May 3 to May 4, 2011

CHERAMIE, REBECCA 

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Rebecca "Becky" Cheramie, 56, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, died at 
7:36 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Gheen Presbyterian. 
Religious services will be held at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in 
the church cemetery.

She is survived by her companion, Charles Bradt; her mother, Margie T. 
Cressione; two sons, Gregory Cheramie and Toby Cheramie; one stepson, Jessie 
Bradt; four brothers, Johnny Cressione, Huey Cressione Jr., Douglas Cressione 
Sr. and Carl Cressione Sr.; four sisters, Susan Cheramie, Carol Cheramie, Wendy 
Gaudet and Mandy Trahan; and one step-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her father, Huey Cressione Sr.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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CORTEZ, SHIRLEY 

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Shirley Marie Belanger Cortez; 63, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of 
Houma, died Sunday, May 1, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of 
Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, 
with burial at Chauvin Cemetery in Chauvin.

She is survived by one brother, Jessie Dufrense; and four sisters, Linda Guidry, 
Florence Bonvillain and husband, John, Rita Scioneaux and husband, Clarence, and 
Dorita Rivet.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cyrus Cortez; her parents, Joseph 
Belanger and Florence Adams Dufrense; and three sisters, Joann Dufrense, Gloria 
Billiot and Pattie Dufrense.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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GOSS, MARGARET 

Margaret C. Goss, 83, died of heart failure on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the 
Terrebonne General Hospital in Houma.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at the Williams and Lord 
Funeral Home in Greenwood. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today 
graveside in Mount Pisgah Cemetery.

She is survived by her sisters, Shirley Smith of Bourg, Bobbie Weaver of Ocean 
Springs, Miss., Carolyn Bullard of Ocean Springs, Miss., Pat Childress of Bourg, 
and Judy Childress of Gulfport, Miss.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Lewis Goss.

She was born Nov. 1, 1927 to the late Obie and Bertha Childress. She was born in 
Carrollton, Miss. and resided in the Greenwood area most of her life before 
moving to Bourg in 2002. She was a member of the Valley Hill Baptist Church in 
Carroll County, and worked for 15 years at Delta Brokerage in Itta Bena.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association , 
P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria VA 22312.

Williams and Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from May 3 to May 5, 2011 

HEBERT, RUBY 

Ruby Tˇrˇse Duprˇ Hˇbert, 86, a native of Central, former resident of the Irish 
Channel (New Orleans) and a resident of River Ridge for the past three years, 
passed away at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011.

A private funeral Mass was held May 2 at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church, 
with interment following in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray.

She was the beloved wife of Paul Michael Hˇbert after 62 years of marriage; 
loving mother of Druby, Paul II, Terrin-Ray, Evin and Marius Hˇbert and the late 
Terence Hˇbert; devoted grandmother of Jennifer Hˇbert, Jessica Porrazzo, 
Charles, Michael, Daniel and Jeremy Hˇbert; and daughter of the late Annette 
Elodie LeSage and Charles Charliste Duprˇ.

Mrs. Hˇbert was a graduate of Redemptorist Boys and Girls High School "Class of 
1942", a lifelong parishioner of St. Alphonsus Parish and a Blessed Seelos 
volunteer since 1960.

In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred or donations may be made to Charlene 
Richard Fund P.O. Box 91623 Lafayette, LA 70509-1623.

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from May 3 to May 4, 2011

JOHNSON LYNN 

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Lynn Chantel Johnson, 34, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died 
Saturday, April 23, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Magnolia United 
Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday at the church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery in Gray.

She is survived by four sons, Kendrointae, Malcolm, Melvin and Jaquiss Johnson; 
three daughters, Taranika, Melissa and Melanie Johnson; eight brothers, Joseph 
Johnson, Glenn Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Harold Carter, Mark Carter, Wilbert 
Carter, Jerome Miller and Anthony Miller; and two sisters, Barbara Anderson and 
Michelle Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Burrell Sr.; and her 
grandparents, Eddie Carter and Florence Carter and Rebecca Cheavis.

She was Baptist.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from May 3 to May 4, 2011 

MARTINEZ DENNIS 

Dennis "Denny" Martinez, 52, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Choupic, 
died Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at 
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Toni Duet Martinez; his father, Jake Martinez; one 
daughter, Whitney Martinez; two brothers, Terry and Tommy Martinez; two sisters, 
Nancy Goulas and Tori Labat and husband, Richie; his mother and father-in-law, 
Henry and Georgette Duet; two brothers-in-law, Craig Duet and wife, Lisa, and 
Darren Duet and wife, Dana; two sisters-in-law, Sheri Sothern and husband, Jim, 
and Lori Naquin and husband, Todd; and his nephews and nieces, Coby Nuss, 
Shelbi, Jace, and Luke Laba, Tyler and Sydney Sothern, Alexandra and Gabrielle 
Duet, Spencer and Carson Duet, Marcelle, Madeline, and Meredith Naquin.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Katie Lehman Martinez; and his 
grandparents, Frank and Louise Lehman, and Whitney and Olympe Martinez.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from May 3 to May 4, 2011 

MEIER, AIDEN 

Aiden "Monkey" "Peanut" Christopher Meier, 8 months, died Saturday, April 30, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma 
and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Chauvin. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Megan Meier and Trey Harding; two stepbrothers, 
Ethan and Hayden Harding; his grandparents, Rebecca and Russell Meier Jr., and 
Laurel and John Hebert; his great-grandparents, Ruby and Willis Sevin, Kristina 
and Russell Meier Sr. and Linda Schmidt; his great-great-grandparents, Dorothy 
Dupre and Joseph Hebert; his aunt, Shelby Meier; three uncles, Russell Meier 
III, Eric Hebert and Christopher Hebert; his godparents, Regina and Hubert 
Authement; four cousins, Rickey Dupre, Torie Authement, Misty Dupre and Brina 
Dupre; his great uncles, Glen Sevin and Thomas Meier; and his great aunts, 
Michelle Meier and Danielle Meier, Catina Muster and Sabrina Dupre.

He was preceded in death by his two cousins, Derrick Williams Jr. and Zane 
Williams; his great-aunt, Patricia Meier; his great-great-grandfather, Druis 
Dupre Sr.; and his grandfather, McKinley Harding Jr.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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MYERS, MICHAEL 

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Thomas Michael Backus Myers, 69, a native of Harlingen, Texas and a resident of 
Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011.

According to his wishes, a private ceremony with his family will be held at a 
later date.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Newman Myers; two daughters, Sarah Myers 
Breaux and husband, Andy, of LaPlace, and Christy Myers LeBlanc and husband, 
Keith, of Baton Rouge; his two beloved grandchildren, Leigh Evalyn LeBlanc and 
Michael Gustave "Gus" LeBlanc; two sisters, Melissa Myers and Ann Myers Dartez; 
and one brother, Richard Myers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lou Evalyn Brindley Backus Myers and 
Thomas Hawkins Backus; and his stepfather, Robert Vincent Myers.

Mike loved being on the water in every aspect- fishing, sailing, boating and 
hanging out on the beach. He loved being with friends; he loved a party and he 
loved music.

He worked for LCR Corporation for 31 years and retired as manager of the Houma 
branch in 2005.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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WEBER, BRENDA 

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Brenda Kerne Weber, 70, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Larose, died 
Monday, May 2, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at the church, with 
interment in Bigwoods Cemetery. There will also be a visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. 
Thursday at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sulphur.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Weber; one son, Lance Weber and wife, 
Inger; one granddaughter, Angelle Weber; two brothers, Philip A. Kerne III and 
wife, Alice, of Lafayette, and Rodney J. Kerne and wife, Inger of St. 
Martinville; and one sister, Karen Kemp and husband, Brad of Lafayette.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip Kerne Jr. and Ada Kerne.

Mrs. Brenda was a Home Economics teacher and Guidance Counselor at Cut Off High 
School. She loved dogs, flowers, sewing and especially her granddaughter, 
Angelle. She served as the State President of the Louisiana Home Economics 
Teacher Association. Mrs. Weber loved to travel with her family group and 
enjoyed fishing. She loved her students and teaching family.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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AUTHEMENT, GLORIA 

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Gloria Billiot Authement, 76, a native and resident of Montegut, died Monday, 
May 2, 2011.\

Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Montegut Baptist Church in Montegut.
Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial 
in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut.

She is survived by one son, Bruce Authement; one daughter, Valerie Authement; 
her caregiver, Gayle Wells; three brothers, Henry Billiot, Adrian Billiot and 
Raymond Billiot; and four sisters, Emily Senic, Bertha Guidry, Dorothy Molinere 
and Brenda Kramer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Libby John Authement; her parents, 
Nelson Billiot Sr. and Dellied D. Molinere Billiot; three brothers, Anthony, 
Nelson Jr. and Carroll Billiot; and two sisters, Virginia Chaisson and Doris 
Billiot.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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CASTILLO, ELEUTERIO 

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Eleuterio V. Castillo, 79, a native of Cuba, a former resident of New Orleans 
and resident of Houma, died Monday, May 2, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of 
Houma. Religious services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the funeral home, 
with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma.

He is survived by two brothers, Rolando and Orlando Castillo; one sister, 
Blanche Castillo; and one half-brother, Antonio Medina.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Primitivo Castillo and Edelmira 
Vazquez; one brother, Fidel Castillo; and one sister, Lucia C. Miramda.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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DUET, EDWARD, JR.

Edward Alfred Duet Jr, 61, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died at 
10:57 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 
11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Amy "Darlene" Voisin Duet; one daughter, 
Lena Marie Duet Burgess and husband, James Gregory Burgess; one son, Jason 
Edward Duet and wife, to be Danielle Olivier; three grandchildren, Michael 
Trahan, Hannah Burgess and Emily Burgess; and his siblings, Faye Fonseca, Percy 
Duet, Bob Duet, Francis Duet, Bridget Voisin, Earl Duet, Clifford Duet, Russell 
Duet, Amelia Chauvin, Ethel Kramer and Donald Duet.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Alfred Duet Sr. and Gustavia 
Bergeron Duet; one sister, Earline Duet; and his brother-in-law, Allen "Nu-Nu" 
Fonseca.

He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church.

To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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EDWARDS, ANITA 

Anita Myers Edwards, 87, entered into everlasting life on April 30, 2011.

A special mass will be said in her honor. 
John 3 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that 
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

She is survived by her sister, Lucille Donnar of Mary Esther, Fla.; and many 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Josephine Myers; her 
husband, Gerard Edwards; her sister Bernice McAdams; and two brothers, Harold 
Myers and Charles Myers II.

A native of Louisiana, she was born in New Orleans, but spent most of her life 
in Houma, teaching piano and organ with her husband Jerry. She was also very 
active in St. Bernadette Catholic Church in the music ministry and the Catholic 
Daughters. About 10 years ago she moved to Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. to be closer 
to family.

Her family would like to give special praise to Eleanor Cooper and the staff of 
Emerald Coast Center for their tender loving care.

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FRILOUX, WALDEIN 

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Waldein "Pauline" Guidroz Friloux, 84, a native of Week Island and resident of 
Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of 
Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, 
with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma.

She is survived by four daughters, Sharon Friloux, Kathie Howell and husband, 
Ronnie, Patricia "Pat" White, and Leona St. Marie and husband, Oran; one son, 
Byron "Bo" Terrell; two stepdaughters, Linda Lanota and Brookes Tregre; 15 
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Joseph Friloux; her parents, 
Clopha Joseph and Josephine Prince Guidroz; four brothers, Robert, Ferries, 
Percy and Walton Guidroz; and two sisters, Mildred Guidroz and Cecile Derouen.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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GAUBERT, ALMA 

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Alma M. Gaubert, 88, a native and resident of Luling, died at 6:43 a.m. Tuesday, 
May 3, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony Catholic 
Church in Luling. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial 
at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling.

She is survived by one brother, Richard Gaubert; and two sisters, Mabel Gaubert 
and Enid Holibaugh.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Veronica Naquin Gaubert; 
six brothers, Edward, Wallace, S.J., Ernest, Raymond and Carroll Gaubert; and 
four sisters, Elise Falgout, Vivian Gaubert, Earline Gaubert and Mildred 
Gaubert.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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GIARDINA, RUTH 

Ruth P. Cambre Giardina, 86, a resident of Houma, peacefully past away Saturday, 
April 30, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home.

She is survived by her son, John Cambre of Houma; two daughters, Marion Jukes 
and husband, Carlisle, of Houma and Brenda Picou and husband, Robert, of 
Alabaster, Ala.; six grandchildren, Sharon Guidry and husband, Allen, Annette 
Salmons and husband, Jim, Bobby Picou and wife, Bridgette, Billy Picou, Kelly 
Jukes and Dr. Eric Jukes; eight great-grandchildren, Michael, Haven, Jamie, 
Brandon, Christina, Allie, Peyton and Brianna; two great-great-grandchildren, 
Miley and Tyler; one sister, Betty McKey; and three granddogs, Buford, Coco and 
Max.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Giardina and O'Neil Cambre; her 
parents, Horace Peavy and Florence Morton Peavy; two sisters, Myrtle Ashley and 
Mary Wilson; and one brother, James Peavy.

She was a homemaker and parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.

The family would like to thank everyone at Haydel Medical and Surgical Clinic 
and special thanks to Haydel Memorial Hospice and Physicians Alliance Hospital 
for making her last days so peaceful.

The family requests no flowers, donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior 
Project, The American Heart Association or The East Houma Lion's Club.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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GUILLIOT, ELIE, JR.

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Elie J. "Brother" Guilliot Jr., 49, a native and resident of Larose, died at 
4:37 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Lady of the Rosary 
Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Thursday at the church, with burial 
in church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Janet "Chickie" Guilliot; his parents, Elie J. "Joe 
Joe" Guilliot Sr. and Anerie Naquin; one son, Elie J. Guilliot III; two 
daughters, Laura Guilliot and companion, Nicholas "Beaver" Richardelle, and 
April Guilliot Nosworthy and husband, Paul Sr.; two brothers, Michael Guilliot 
and companion, Penny Marie, and Dale Guilliot Sr. and wife, Della; one sister, 
Patty Guilliot Landeche; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Placid Forest Didier Naquin; one 
brother, Timothy "Gogie" Guilliot; and one sister, Wanda Sue Anglequie Guilliot.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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HEBERT, TROY 

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Troy Paul Hebert, 45, a native of Houma and resident of Gibson, died at 6:10 
a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time 
Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday 
at the funeral home, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery.

He is survived by two sisters, Rhonda Lynne Lemoine and husband, Mark, of Houma 
and Lori Elizabeth LeBoeuf and husband, Clint, of Gibson; his fiancee, Melisa 
Fonseca of Gibson; two stepdaughters, Andre' M. Fonseca and Bree L. Fonseca; one 
stepson, Chaz P. Fonseca; his grandmother, Eva Blanchard Hebert of Houma; three 
nieces, Holley Lemoine of Houma, Sarah Lemoine of Houma and Kaeleigh Pontif of 
Gibson; one nephew, Christopher Hebert of Gibson; and numerous aunts, uncles and 
cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley "S.P." Paul Hebert Jr. and 
Betty Jane Freeman Hebert Cox; one brother, Michael Paul Hebert; one brother-in-
law, Patrick James Pontif; and his grandparents, Stanley Paul Hebert Sr., and 
Paul and Blanch Portier Freeman Sr.

He was employed with Wurth USA.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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ORGERON, CLARENCE J., SR

Clarence J. Orgeron Sr., 90, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 1:54 
p.m. Monday, May 2, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the 
Rosary in Larose. Mass will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial at 
Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.

He is survived by three sons, Clarence Orgeron Jr. and wife, Mary, Sidney 
Orgeron and wife, Sherry, and Abel Orgeron and wife, Linda; three sisters, Mabel 
Richoux, Dora Mae Ledet and Clara Matherne; eight grandchildren; 18 great-
grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Verlie Allemand Orgeron; his parents, Leon 
and Emma Plaisance Orgeron; three brothers, Forrest, Dudley and Eldon Orgeron; 
and three sisters, Norma Gaspard, Lorena LeBlanc and Laura Orgeron.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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SCOTT, MABEL 

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Mabel M. Scott, 94, a native of Farmerville and resident of Raceland, was born 
Nov. 6, 1916 and passed away at 8:45 p.m., Sunday, May 1, 2001 at Tangi Pines 
Nursing Home in Amite.

Private graveside services will be held today in Lodi, Texas.

She is survived by her daughter, Melba S. Douglas and husband, Wendell of 
Brandon, Miss.; three grandchildren, Jonathan Douglas of Gonzales, Ella D. 
Kliebert and husband, Michael, of Raceland and Randy Douglas and wife, Autumn, 
of Canton, Miss.; and seven great-grandchildren, Alexis Douglas, Maci Douglas, 
Bobby Businelle, Bradley Dolen, Olivia Kliebert, Michael James. Kliebert Jr. and 
Riley Douglas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lavinia Laster Meeks; and 
her husband, Quinton Scott.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations in Memory of Mrs. 
Mabel to be made to Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 
71211

An on-line guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home of Amite is in charge of arrangements.

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THERIOT, MARLENE 

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Marlene "Marty" Ann Lemaire Theriot, 43, a native of Chauvin and resident of 
Abbieville, died at 11:20 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma 
and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Chauvin. Mass will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Darrel John Theriot Sr.; two sons, Darrell 
Theriot Jr. and fiancee, Kelly Robbins, and Anthony Theriot and companion, Sarah 
Rodriguez; three daughters, Jamie Lynn Theriot, Ashley Mera and husband, John, 
and Anna Theriot and companion, Farrel Goff; two brothers, Leroy Lemaire Jr. and 
wife, Annie, and Rene Lemaire; two sisters, Belinda Bell and Libby Lemaire and 
husband, Anthony; her in-laws, Sidney "Jerry" and Lois Theriot; two brothers-in-
law, Brent Theriot and wife, Brenda, and Craig Theriot and wife, Tammy; two 
sisters-in-law, Maxine Welch and Susan Theriot; and nine grandchildren, Sydney, 
Hallie, Gracie, Dylan, John, Rylie, Jackson, Jaylee and Za'Mani.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy Joseph Sr. and Barbara Lane 
Guidry Lemaire; one granddaughter, Zaiden Daigle; and her brother-in-law, Dean 
"Dino" Theriot.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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ARCENEAUX, MURIEL 

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Muriel Dees Arceneaux, 85, died Friday, April 22, 2011, at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 10 30 a.m. Saturday, May 7,2011 at the First 
United Methodist Church in Monroeville, Ala.

She is survived by three children, Windell Richard Owens of Birmingham, Ala., 
Denise Owens-Mounger of Vicksburg, Miss. and Dorothy Arceneaux Stahr of Alberta, 
Canada; four grandchildren, Emily Mounger Jensen, Mary Kathryn Mounger 
Sciarretta, Richard "Rick" Owens and Ann Owens Pinder; and three great-
grandchildren, Smith Henry Jensen, Collier Sloan Jensen and McCarlye Ann Pinder.

Ms. Arceneaux was born Feb. 18, 1926, at Finchburg, Alabama, the daughter of 
Dennis Daniel and Muriel Downey Swanson Dees. 

She spent her early years in Monroe County, Alabama. She was a graduate of 
Alabama College for Women, now the University of Montevallo. She later received 
her Master's Degree from Nicholls State University. In 1958, she moved to Houma, 
where she resided until 2007, when she relocated to Vicksburg, Mississippi.
In Houma, she was an active member and officer of the Business and Professional 
Women's Club of Terrebonne Parish. She chaired several committees and was an 
officer in the Louisiana Business and Professional Women's Clubs. She was a 
member of the American Association of University Women-Houma/Thibodeaux Branch 
and served on Louisiana AAUW committees as well.
Ms. Arceneaux was appointed to the Terrebonne Parish Library Board of Control on 
which she served for 20 years. She was instrumental in organizing the Friends of 
the Library and served as liaison between the Trustees and the Friends. She 
worked to raise funds for the organization which funded the video and audio 
collection, wrote many grant proposals which were funded and brought art, 
photographic, and other exhibits to the library. She was tireless in her efforts 
to make the library accessible to all members of the greater community and in 
her advocacy of the library as an educational institution. Ms. Arceneaux served 
on the Steering Committee and Board of the Young Women's Christian Association 
for seven years. This organization established the first Battered Women's Center 
and Counseling program and Crisis Line in the bayou parishes. She chaired the 
first Parenting Seminar ever held in Houma.
Ms. Arceneaux organized a local chapter of the Equal Rights Coalition which 
worked for many years for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. She served 
on State Committees and at the national level of BPW and AAUW to bring about 
needed legislative changes affecting the lives of women and children. She was a 
member of the First Governor's woman's Conference in Louisiana and served on the 
Steering Committee for organizing the Louisiana Women's Conference. She was the 
Historian of the State Conference and participated in the writing and publishing 
of the Louisiana Report on the Conference. She was a member of the Houma-
Terrebonne Arts and Humanities Executive Board and a member of the Cancer 
Society Board. She served as a docent at Southdown Museum for several years. For 
her "many years of varied but dedicated work in the community she was recognized 
in 1991 as a Community Activist.

Muriel Arceneaux will be most remembered by her compassion for others and as a 
testimony to the power of each of us individually to make a difference in our 
local, national or worldwide community.

Memorials may be made to French Camp Academy in French Camp, Mississippi or the 
American Cancer Society.

Charles Riles Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Michael A. "Mike" Autin, 55, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, 
April 30, 2011.

Private services will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his father, Loveless Autin and wife, Theresa; one daughter, 
Laura Jean Mooney; one sister, Lovetta Martinez and husband, Chris; and one 
brother, Frank Autin and wife, Terry.

He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Vito Autin; one daughter, Katie 
Autin; and one brother, Brian Autin.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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FERREIRA, MANUEL SR.

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Manuel Ferreira Sr., 89, a native of Boston and resident of Raceland, died at 
4:35 a.m. Sunday, April 10, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's Church in 
Raceland. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church.

He is survived by two sons, Manuel Jr. and companion, Karen, and Danny Sr. and 
wife, Charlene; one brother, John and wife, Annette; six grandchildren, Scott, 
Rusty, Nicholas, Danny Jr., Candida and Dennis; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Buelah; his second wife, Joyce; his 
parents, Antonio and Candida; one daughter, Inlan Lovenia; four brothers, Tony, 
Americo, Joseph and Arthur; and four sisters, Mary, Beatrice, Isabelle and 
Hazel.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

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GAUTREAUX, WALTON 

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Walton Thomas Gautreaux, 88, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died 
Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with 
burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Sanchez Gautreaux; two sons, Kenneth 
Gautreaux Sr. and wife, Karen, and Joey Gautreaux and wife, Kay; one daughter, 
Debbie Gautreaux Cenac and husband, Nolan; his grandchildren, Kenneth Jr., 
Sheldon, Billy, and Logan Gautreaux Sr., Timmy Sanders, Kristen and Kara 
Gautreaux and Tyler and Briana Cenac; and his great-grandchildren, Alyssa, 
Sheldon Jr., Britney, Justin, Logan Jr., and Robyn Gautreaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Gautreaux Sr. and Roselia 
Trahan Gautreaux; five brothers, Easton, Neaston, Lawrence Jr., Houston, and 
Elton Gautreaux; and four sisters, Edna Gautreaux, Rita Bourg, Veola Lapeyrouse 
and Eleola Bergeron.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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JOHNSTON, WILLIAM 

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William Johnston, 61, died of natural causes on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Phillips 
County Hospital surrounded by his family.

Family and friends are welcome for visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the 
Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel. 
The reception will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Stretches Pizza. 
Interment will be at 4 p.m. in the Mona Cemetery, south of Culbertson.

He is survived by five brothers, Wayne White of Houma, Gary and wife, Marilyn, 
of Culbertson, Mont., Larry of Tacoma, Wash., James and wife, Rosalie of Houma, 
and John and wife, Mary, of Houma; four sisters, Florence McBride of Boise, 
Idaho., Patricia and husband, Eddie Mahoney of Maui, Hawaii., Jeannie and 
husband, Ed Litolff of Frisco, Texas, and Susan of Yucca Valley, Calif.; and 
many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

William was preceded in death by his father, Alvin and mother, Hilda.

William "The Alligator Man" was born in Houma on Aug. 15, 1949 to Hilda and 
Alvin Johnston. Through the years he was placed in numerous institutions which 
cared for special needs individuals. William liked many forms of art. He liked 
drawing, carving, and many kinds of music (especially Cajun and Country 
Western). The 25 years prior to coming to Malta, William's mother cared for him 
in her home in Bayou Blue, Louisiana, until her death. Malta Opportunities 
Incorporated became William's home between 2000 and present. The employees at 
MOI considered William as a part of their family, and William felt the same 
about them. He enjoyed many activities at MOI especially the dances, 
participating in Special Olympics, and trips to Glasgow.

William loved all the people he ever met in Malta, because they all welcomed him 
as part of their community. Often, he would greet the people of Malta by their 
first names. The people in Malta accepted William as one of their own, and 
William felt proud that he lived in Malta.

Memorials should be made out to Special Olympics in honor of William.

Kirkwood Funeral home of Malta is in charge of arrangements.

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O'LEARY, RUTH 

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Ruth Marie Levron O'Leary, 85, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. 
Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Religious services will be held at noon Friday at the funeral home, with burial 
in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1.

She is survived by three sons, Cotty P. O'Leary and wife, Nancy, of New Orleans, 
Gerry M. O'Leary of New York and George W. O'Leary Jr. of Houma; one daughter, 
Noreen O. Theriot and husband, Barry of Daphne, Ala.; three sisters, Beverly L. 
Christopher, Marie L. Melancon and Jewell L. Babin; two grandchildren, Tre' and 
Chloe Theriot; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. O'Leary Sr.; her parents, 
Jules A. Levron and Marie Boudreaux Levron; and one sister, Norma L. Doucet.

She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. She worked for many 
years at J.J.'s Stitchery and enjoyed doing handwork. She loved spending time 
with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CALLAIS, VIRGIE 

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Virgie Sandras Callais, 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, 
May 4, 2011.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church in Cut Off. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Gerald J. Callais and wife, Julie "Sue"; three 
daughters, Lois Pitre and husband, Raleigh "Bosco", Carolyn Chouest and husband, 
Gary, and Janell Greene and husband, W.M. "Mickey"; 16 grandchildren, Donna 
Richardson, Marty, Jody, Mitchell Pitre, Angie Cooper, Misty Guidry, Tim 
Callais, Kelly Gaubert, Lynn Weimer, Dionne Chouest Austin, Dino Chouest, Damon, 
Casey, Ross Chouest, Erin Greene and Erick Greene; 32 great-grandchildren; and 
one siser, Ethel Williams.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney A. Callais; her parents, Edmond 
Sandras Sr. and Victoria Dufrene Sandras; four brothers, Louis, Edmond Jr., 
Phillip, and Sidney Sandras; one sister, Earline Sandras; one grandchild, 
Brandon Greene; and two great-grandchildren.

She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CORTEZ, PERRY 

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Perry J. "Mah-Cro" Cortez, 56, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 11:27 
p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence the Martyr 
Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Renis Cortez; two brothers, Edward and Chucky 
Cortez; one sister, Trudy; eight nieces; and six nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Emelian Cortez; his grandparents, 
Septime and Marcelline Cortez, and Desire and Olena Larousse; and one nephew, 
Anjel Loupe.

He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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GISCLAIR, ERNEST 

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Ernest J. Gisclair, 32, a native of Houma and resident of Arivaca, Ariz., died 
Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his wife, Sue E. Yates Gisclair; his parents, Michael J. 
Gisclair and Cheryl S. Gisclair; one son, Tyler Yates; one brother, Jordan M. 
Gisclair; and one sister, Annie E. Galliano.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest and Earline Gisclair, and 
Eves and Pauline Sevin.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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HARRALL, ELDON JR.

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Eldon Richard Harrall Jr., 56, a native of Fairfield and resident of Houma, died 
at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Mass 
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of the 
Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Cressoine Harrall of Houma; two daughters, 
Serena Ledet and husband, Steven C. Ledet of Houma, and Lori Boudreaux and 
husband, Buddy Boudreaux of Schriever; one half- brother, Lee LeBlanc of Bourg; 
one sister, Renee Pearl Harrall of Metairie; two grandchildren, Elise Alexandra 
Ledet and one baby Boudreaux on the way; and numerous family, nieces and 
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon Richard Harrall Sr. and Naomi 
Combs Harrall; one son, Joseph Richard Harrall; and one brother, Ronald Mason 
Harrall.

He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. He was a 
devoted family man who loved fishing, hunting and poker. He was committed to his 
clients in his law practice.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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JOHNSON, BRIAN 

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Brian Keith "Crunch Man" Johnson, 53, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist 
Church, 1117 President Street in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 2 
p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Georgette Johnson of Thibodaux; eight sisters, 
Delores Jones, Barbara and husband, Michael Richardson, Debbie and husband, Karl 
Jackson, Tyran and husband, Wesley Thomas, Beverly, Vanessa, Tammy, and Tersia 
Johnson; three brothers, Zebedee and wife, Karen Johnson, Ronnie Lee and wife, 
Alice Johnson, and Johnell Johnson; two godchildren; and a host of nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Johnson; one sister, Dawn Marie 
Johnson; and three brothers, John Jr., Charles, and Tyrone Johnson.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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JOSEPH, MARTHA 

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Martha Singleton Joseph, 91, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, 
died Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Magnolia United 
Methodist Church on Johnson Ridge. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at the church, with burial in at Blue Lily Cemetery on Johnson Ridge.

She is survived by one daughter, Lillian Joseph of Thibodaux; two sons, Alvin 
Joseph and wife, Marion, of Houma, and Isaiah Joseph and wife, Viola of 
Thibodaux; one sister, Dorothy S. Bolden of Morgan City; one stepdaughter, 
Elizabeth Stanley of Mashpee, Mass.; two sisters-in-law, Louise Singleton and 
Ruby Joseph Alkamakpe; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Joseph; her parents, Willie 
and Celestine Singleton; one son, Melvin Joseph; one stepdaughter, Elise Rounds; 
one stepson, Chester Joseph Jr.; four brothers, Joe, Arthur, William, and 
Herbert Singleton; five sisters, Annie Dardar, Mary Bailey, Sarah Ruffin, 
Beatrice Tyler and Rosetta Rener.

She was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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LANDRY, EDIANNE 

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Edianne Brock Landry, 100, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Thursday, May 
5, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace in 
Vacherie, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three daughters, Rose L. Falgout and husband, J.B., Gloria L. 
Boe and husband, Floyd, and Dorothy L. Guillot and husband, Denny; 14 
grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulger Landry; her parents, Charles 
Brock and Edna Hebert Brock; four brothers, William, Everest, Louis, and Charles 
Brock; and three sisters, Adles B. Benoit, Edise B. Bourg and Denise Chapaton.

Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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MCDURMON, CHARMAINE 

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Charmaine M. McDurmon, 58, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 
2:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at her late residence.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Edward McDurmon; her aunts, Jeanette 
Bergeron, Elda Countess, Estelle Byrd, Mona Bouquet, Thelma Trahan and Tessa 
Brownlee; one sister, Suzanne Matherne Folse of Houma and one nephew, Vonn A. 
Folse of Columbia, S.C.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney J. Matherne and Nell Rita 
Bergeron; her aunts, Grace Bergeron Porche and Isabelle Hebert; her 
grandparents, Eddie and Laurentine Bergeron; her uncles, Roy, Lucius, Sam, and 
Rene Bergeron and Steven Matherne; one brother, Maurice Jerome Matherne; and her 
grandparents, Loveless and Beulan Matherne.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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MCPHERSON, ROLAND, SR.

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Roland Charles McPherson Sr., 42, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, 
died Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist 
Church in Chauvin. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 
church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Anastasia Richardson McPherson of Chauvin; two sons, 
Dalvin Richardson and Roland McPherson Jr. of Chauvin; two daughters, Jalissa 
McPherson of Thibodaux and Rolanda McPherson of Chauvin; eight brothers, Freddie 
McPherson Jr. of Texas, Kevin McPherson of River been, Michael McPherson and 
wife, Marion, of Houma, Darrell McPherson of Thibodaux, Timothy Williams and 
wife, Latrice, Lester Williams and wife, Rachel, Michael Barnette, and Jeremy 
Williams all of Schriever; and four sisters, Elaine Williams, Ann Robinson, 
Martha Skidmore and husband, Ernest, of Houma, and Alice Mahoney of Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Williams and Dorothy Victor.

He was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Chauvin. He was a painter at 
APA Fabrication.

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PHILLIP, ANGELA 

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Angela Loretta "Angie" Phillip, 47, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, 
died Sunday, April 24, 2011, due to an automobile accident.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945 in Donaldsonville. 
Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with 
burial at Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville.

She is survived by three daughters, Telesia and husband, Dexter Armstead, and 
Crystal Phillip of Donaldsonville, and Deliza Phillip of Westwego; two sons, 
Joshua Phillip of Donaldsonville and Lloyd Phillip of Tallahassee, Ala.; her 
parents, Joseph and Verley Phillip of Donaldsonville; 10 sisters, Contessor and 
husband, John Roussell, of Reserve, Diana and husband, Roland Rainey, of Belle 
Rose, Eleanor Phillip of New Orleans, Hilda Phillip, Sharon and husband, Jules 
Hampton, Crystal and husband, Elton Miller, and Tameko Allen all of 
Donaldsonville, Alesia Phillip of Gonzales, Antionette Dominique of White Castle 
and Monique Simmons of Convent; two brothers, Joseph Paul Phillip Jr. of Angola 
and Manuelle Flemming of New Orleans; her companion, Alex Jones Sr.; 10 
grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Cathy Clark; four brothers, Jerome, 
Jeffery I, Jeffery II, and Jimmy Phillip; one nephew, William Roussell, her 
maternal grandparents, Rev. Freddie Bell Sr., Deola Wilson Bell; and her 
paternal grandparents, Raymond and Mary Phillip.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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PITRE, DAVID 

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David Lee Pitre, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 p.m. 
Wednesday, May 4, 2011, after a long battle to Cystic Fibrosis.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A liturgy of the word will be held at 10 a.m. 
Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Vanessa LeBouef Pitre; his father, Ray J. Pitre Sr.; 
four brothers, Philip Pitre, Ray and wife, Charlotte Pitre Jr., Stephen "Stevie" 
and wife, Wanda Pitre, and Jerry and wife, Gwen Pitre; four sisters, Mrs. Mark 
(Debbie) Daigle, Mrs. Ray (Robbie) Belanger, Mrs. Roland "Flash" (Lisa) Smith, 
and Mrs. Timothy (Dody) Brown of Omaha, Neb.; his in-laws, Robert "Bob" LeBouef 
Jr., Gerald and wife, Michele LeBouef, Mrs. Don (Linda) Dill, and Mrs. Mike 
(Brenda) Redmond; two godchildren, Danielle "Dee" Pitre and Sarah Michele 
LeBouef; and the favorite uncle of a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorina Ledet Pitre; his paternal 
grandparents, James and Josephine Leonard Pitre; his maternal grandparents, 
Norris Joseph Ledet, Agnes Thibodeaux Ledet, and Antonia "Annie" Bourgeois 
Ledet; and one brother, Leonard "Lenny" Pitre.

David was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He never let his illness 
stop him from living life to the fullest. He will be sadly missed by everyone 
who knew him.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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RICHARD, LAWRENCE 

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Lawrence "Edward" Richard, 83, a native of Belle Rose and resident of 
Napoleonville, died Monday, May 2, 2011.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral 
Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Israel 
Baptist Church, La. 308 in Belle Rose. Religious services will be held at 11 
a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by four daughters, Lettie Stewart, Alonia and husband, Jeffery 
Rainey, Wanda Richard, and Shirley and husband, Arthur Nicholas; three adopted 
daughters, Trainett and Schwanda Sherman, and Donnashekia Richard; six sons, 
Elvis and wife, Bridget Richard, Kentrell and wife, Winifred Richard, Renard 
Richard, and Michael, Kendall, and Ronald Bozeman; eight grandchildren; and a 
host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Richard; his parents, Whitney 
and Ophelia Dorsey Richard; three daughters, Veronease and Audrey Sherman, and 
Joyce Lorraine Ollis; and one son, Edward Richard.

Willliams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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WASHINGTON, BRADLEY 

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Bradley Oneal Washington, 45, a native of Napoleonville, died Monday, May 2, 
2011 in a automobile accident on La. 70 in Plattenville.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home 
in Napoleonville and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion No. 2 
Baptist Church, 24400 Eleanor Dr. in Plaquemine. Religious service will be held 
at noon Saturday at the church, with burial at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church 
Cemetery in Napoleonville.

He is survived by his wife, Nedra Williams Washington of Gonzales; five 
daughters, Bradlyn, Bradlee, and Asia Washington, Radreicka Williams and Genroni 
Green; two sons, Brian Keith Gilton and Roderick Williams; two sisters, Min. 
Denise W. Johnson and fiance Rev. Maurice C. Rankins Sr. of Baton Rouge, and 
Min. Patrina W. Jupiter and husband, Donald, of Napoleonville; four brothers, 
Rev. Frank Jr. and wife, Trena Washington, of Gonzales, Min. Tommy and wife, 
Janice Washington, of Plattenville, Dean P. Sr. and wife, Lesa Washington, of 
Napoleonville, and Chad O. and wife, Keena Wiliams of Thibodaux; his mother-in-
law, Zadie Williams and husband, Eddie Williams Sr. both of Darrow; one aunt; 
four sisters-in-law, Narva Lee Williams, Vanessa Williams, and Yolanda Williams 
of Gonzales, and Zelma Jones of Houston; five brothers-in-law, Eddie Jr., Ronald 
Sr. of Gonzales, Curtis and Russell Williams of Darrow; four grandchildren; and 
a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Washington Sr. and Sedonia Lee 
Washington James; and his grandparents, David and Lula Belle Lee, and Narcisse 
and Amelia B. Washingon.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.

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DORE', JONATHAN 

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Jonathan Louis Dore', 26, a resident of 103 Wildwood Dr., Pearl River, a 
previous resident of 210 W. 11th St. Larose, and a native of Larose, entered 
into eternal peace on Monday, April 18, 2011.

Funeral services were held April 26 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Perry J. Dore' and companion, Rebel Hebert; his 
beloved mother, Jane M. LeBlanc and companion, John H. Matherne; especially his 
lifelong brother and friend, Dustin M. Dore'; his grandparents, "MawMaw" Rena L. 
Hebert, "Popee" Dieu Donne Dore', "Granny" Helen Dore', and Grandpa Mickey and 
Grandma Pat Dormain; his loving "Paran" Emile J. Hebert, "Dee Dee" Dolores A. 
Hebert, "MeMe" Linda L. and "NeNe" Sidney Salvant, Uncle Louie and Aunt Cindy 
LeBlanc, special Aunt Cathy D. Mohr, and "Nanny" Melinda M. Macaluso; and the 
LeBlanc, Hebert, Dore', Dormain and Anselmi families, which includes 11 uncles, 
11 aunts and 76 cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Octave "Johnny" LeBlanc Jr. and 
Willie Isabel LeBlanc, and Noah Hebert.

He was a certified welder with Baker Land and Marine Construction. He will be 
missed by all who were touched by his love, kindness and compassion. We love you 
and you will forever be missed.

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GAULT, RITA 

Rita Fern Gault, 82, a native of Nocona, Texas and resident of San Augustine, 
Texas, died Sunday, April 17, 2011.

A graveside service was held May 5 at Chinquapin Cemetery in San Augustine 
County, Texas.

She is survived by three daughters, Suzanne "Suzie" and husband, Glen Usie, of 
Bourg, Marilynn and husband, Jim Thames, of Lafayette and Becky and husband, 
John Gros, of Denver; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one 
brother, David Norwood.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Gault in 2005; and her 
parents, Walter Leonard Norwood and Floy McKinney Norwood.

She was a homemaker.

Wyman Roberts Funeral Home of San Augustine was in charge of arrangements.

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NAVARRE, JUDY 

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Judy Chaisson Navarre, 73, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11 p.m. 
Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and 
from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. Services 
will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Church, with burial in Garden of Memories 
Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph "Sonny" Navarre; one son, Rick Davis and 
wife, Renee'; one daughter, Donna Davis McCann and husband, Pat; one sister, 
Norma Chaisson Rizzo and husband, Gene; one stepson, Stephen Navarre and wife, 
Cheri; one stepdaughter, Zoe Navarre Oswald and husband, Mark; seven 
grandchildren, Natalie Davis, Richard Davis, Laura St. Pierre, Lindsey St. 
Pierre, Luke St. Pierre, Leslie St. Pierre and Lee St. Pierre; four step-
grandchildren, Amber McCann, Michael Navarre, Laura Navarre, andJustin Chaisson 
and wife, Jessica; and three step-great-grandchildren, Aiden Navarre, Emma 
Chaisson and Madeline Chaisson.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard T. Davis; her parents, 
Milton and Norma Bazet Chaisson; and two brothers, Dr. Douglas Chesson and Don 
W. Chesson.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the First United Methodist Church Youth Group, 
6109 La. 311 Houma, LA 70360 are preferred.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Margaret Inez Guynes Nicholson, 88, a native of Blessing, Texas and a resident 
of Thibodaux for more than 60 years, died Friday, May 6, 2011.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at University Baptist 
Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the 
church, with burial at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She is survived by two daughters, Nora Nicholson Chenier and husband, Gerald P. 
Chenier, of Thibodaux andTommie Jo Nicholson Edwards and husband, Eddie Edwards 
of Converse; one son, Samuel James Nicholson and wife, Marcie Nicholson of 
Richmond, Texas; seven grandchildren, Kevin P. Chenier, Kris A. Chenier, Letecia 
Chenier, Jason B. Edwards, Monica Edwards Downs, Andrew J. Nicholson and Zach A. 
Nicholson; 13 great-grandchildren, Kylie, Katie, Kristin, Kasi, Kala, and Kade 
Chenier, Allie and Riley Downs, Phoebe, Noah, Caleb, Hannah, Sophie, and the 
approaching arrival of RaeAnn Nicholson; and one brother, Garland D. Guynes and 
Janie Guynes.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Lewis James Nicholson; and 
her parents, Roe Guynes and Mary Little Guynes.

Mrs. Nicholson, "Miss Margaret," was a charter member of University Baptist 
Church and lived her life in service to her Lord, Jesus Christ. She was a Bible 
teacher, historian, church librarian, and recorder for many years during her 
lifetime. As a former member of First Baptist Church, she filled many places of 
service. In her years of early marriage, she lived in Clute, Texas, where she 
was a Bible teacher for several years before moving to Thibodaux. She was a 
loving and kind friend to many and a blessing to all who had the privilege of 
knowing her. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends will 
cherish sweet memories of her in their hearts.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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SAIA, FRANK 

Frank J. Saia, 75, a native and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, May 5, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic 
Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice G. Saia; one son, Chris J. Saia 
and wife, Dominica; one grandchild, Lacey M. Saia; two sisters, Rose Thomley, 
and Annette Monjure and husband, Raymond; her niece and caregiver, Kathy Duran; 
and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo Saia Sr. and Annie Russo Saia; 
one son, Craig J. Saia; six brothers, Vincent Sr., Steve, Joe Sr., Sam, Louis, 
and Angelo Saia Jr.; and two sisters, Angelina Chiasson and Josephine Kimball.

He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a U.S. Army veteran. He 
was an avid Saints and LSU fan and loved to watch his Sci-Fi movies. He was best 
known and will be remembered for always trying to make people laugh and for his 
dancing.

The family extends special thanks to Dr. Russell Henry, Dr. Fritz Rau, Dr. David 
Pellegrin, Terrebonne General/CCU staff and Physicians Alliance staff.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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ACOSTA, HOWARD 

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Howard "Hop" Claude Acosta, 81, a native of Labadieville and resident of 
Napoleonville, died Friday, May 6, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in 
Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Church in 
Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Rae Rita Clause Acosta; two sons, Ricky Acosta and 
Sydney Acosta; two daughters, Beryl Woods and husband, Ronald, and Gwen Naquin 
and husband, Rodney; one brother, Ernest Acosta; three sisters, Judy "Joy" 
LeBlanc and husband, Patrick, Joan Aucoin and Anna Mae LeBlanc; three 
grandchildren, Jeremy Naquin and wife, Keelie, Misty Woods and Nicole Woods; and 
a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Acosta and Olymphe Bourg Acosta; 
two sons, Danny Acosta and Terry Acosta; one brother, Luke Acosta; and two 
sisters, Agnes Rich Bourg and Molly Blanchard.

He was a devoted Catholic and active member of the Knights of Columbus.

The family would like to thank Amedisys Home Health, Dr. Charles Bolotte and 
staff, and the staff of Assumption Community Hospital for all the care provided 
during his last days.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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NAQUIN, FLOYD, SR.

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Floyd John Naquin Sr., 55, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 10:25 a.m. 
Friday, May 6, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 
a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in 
Montegut.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Ann Naquin; two sons, John and Harley Naquin; 
three daughters, Magon Hebert, Amy Hebert, and Bambi Simon and husband, Ryan; 
seven brothers, Jerry, Eugene, Jimmy, Larry, Howard Jr., Glenn and Gary Naquin; 
three sisters, Carolene Charpentier, Maudry Plaisance and Betty Authement; and 
nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Naquin and Della LeBouef Naquin; 
two sons, Floyd Naquin Jr. No. 1 and Floyd Naquin Jr. No. 2; four brothers, 
Houston, Horace, Donald, and David Naquin; and one sister, Emilee Trahan Smith.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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SOLET, RITA 

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Rita Margaret F. Solet, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 6, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and 
from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma. 
Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Joseph Jr., Michael "Troy", and John "Clayton" 
Solet; three daughters, Marie "Wanda" Trosclair, Marym Solet and Karen Levron; 
one sister, Agnes F. Racantore; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph G. Solet Sr.; her parents, Noah 
and Agnes Foret; three sons, Noel "Terry", Ronnie N., and Tracey R. Solet; five 
brothers, Elton, Morris, Joseph, Irby, and Antoine Sr. Foret; and three sisters, 
Hazel Bennet, Marie Verdin and Josephine Duthu.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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WASHINGTON, ROY 

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Roy Washington, 44, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, died 
at 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2011 of heart failure.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Community Funeral 
Home. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

He is survived by his parents, Audrey and Wallace Washington Sr.; one brother, 
Wallace Washington Jr.; and two sisters, Jeanette and Rachel Washington.

He was Baptist and a member of New Vision Family Worship Center.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CANTRELL, DORIS 

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Doris Marie Cantrell, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 
7, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Genevieve Church in 
Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at St. 
Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She is survived by one son, Clyde Cantrell Jr. and wife, Joyce Frye Cantrell; 
and two grandchildren, Coby Paul Cantrell and Candice Marie Cantrell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde S. Cantrell Sr.; her parents, 
Claude Benoit and Adelaide Peltier Benoit; one son, Wayne Paul Cantrell; and 
five brothers, Lloyd, Roland, C.J., Charleston, and Gibbon Benoit.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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GALLIANO, RUBY 

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Ruby Kay Marie Galliano, 65, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 6:20 
p.m. Friday, May 6, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic 
Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph M. Galliano; her mother, Madeline 
Terrebonne; one son, Lance Galliano and wife, Michelle; two daughters, Monica 
Chiasson and husband, Shane, and Kim Galliano; one brother, Chet Terrebonne; two 
sisters, Cynthia Trant and Marie Arcement; and two grandchildren, Brennyn 
Galliano and Hunter Chiasson.

She was preceded in death by her father, Chester Terrebonne.

She was a parishioner and lector of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a member of 
the Holy Savior Ladies Altar Society.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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HEURTIN, SHERRY 

Sherry Candies Heurtin, 75, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 3:24 
p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic 
Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in 
Christen Cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Jan Thompson and husband, Jeff, and Candy Ford 
and husband, Craig; honorary daughter, Kathryn Fambrough; one brother, Tommy 
Candies; one sister, Jackie Loupe; four grandchildren, Wendy Chauvin, Jimmy 
Thompson, Chris Thompson and Billy Thompson; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Heurtin; her parents, Gus and 
Beulah Frickey Candies; and one brother, Glenn Candies.

She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. 
She was a member of the St. Charles Parish Retired Teachers Association. She was 
an educator and principal in St. Charles Parish Public Schools for 33 years.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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JACKSON, JESSIE 

Jessie Paul Jackson, 75, a native of Birmingham, Ala. and resident of Houma, 
died at 6:12 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011.

A memorial service will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Chauvin Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Thomas Jackson of Houma; three daughters, 
Tina Daly of England, Brandy Lynne Jackson of Houma and Denise Michelle Jackson 
of Houma; three sisters, Ester Ferreria and husband, George, of Florida, 
Margaret Bruce and husband, Thomas, of Mississippi and Forrest Domaingue of 
Chauvin; three grandchildren, Tony Daly, Julie Daly and Austin Jackson; and one 
niece, Krystal Estess and husband, Tony of Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Lewis Jackson and Gertrude Brown 
Jackson; one son, Jessie Boyd Jackson; three brothers, Chester, Michael, and 
Dewey Jackson; and two sisters, Thelma Gomillion and Marie Jackson.

He was self employed.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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LUKE, DEBRA 

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Debra Sue Luke, 56, a native and resident of Houma, went to her heavenly home on 
Saturday, May 7, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with 
burial at Bayou Black Cemetery in Houma, located behind St. Anthony Catholic 
Church.

She is survived by one son, Brandon Dale Luke and wife, Adrienne; her beloved 
granddaughters, Zoe' and Mia; her lifelong companion, Dale J. Dazee and his 
beloved mother, Mrs. Irene Dazee; four sisters, Mrs. Butch (Linda) Trahan of 
Houma, Mrs. K.J. (Sharon) Naquin of Thibodaux, Mrs. Richard (Carla) Grabert of 
New Iberia and Mrs. Dwayne (Dena) Burton of Castle Rock, Colo.; two brothers. 
Larry C. Luke and wife, Sandee of Houma and Gene C. Luke of New Orleans; and 
many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Edna Mae Doiron Luke; one 
sister, Kathy Lynn Luke; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Luke, and 
Mr. and Mrs. Leonce C. Doiron.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BOUDREAUX, THADDEUS 

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Thaddeus "Black" W. Boudreaux, 70, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of 
Bourg, died at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2011.

Graveside services were held April 16 at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Fonseca Boudreaux; two sons, Darren J. and 
Todd and wife, Suzanne H. Boudreaux; one daughter, Anna and husband, Darrell 
Verrett; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Teri, Hayden, Hallie, and Hillary 
Boudreaux, Chris Bergeron and Hayley Molinere; three great-grandchildren, Trey 
and Jenna Fatchette and Bayah Bergeron; three brothers, Phillip, Kenneth, and 
Russell Smith; and five sisters, Brenda Parfait, Barbara Billiot, Linda 
Fennessey, Elizabeth Tovar and Patsy Duthu.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Boudreaux and Mable Fitch Ford; 
his stepfather, Felician Smith; and one brother, Roland Smith.

He was a parishioner of St. Ann Church and co-owner of G&B Marine. He loved 
camping and fishing.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred.

Falgout Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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DAVIS, CORINE 

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Corine Davis, 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, May 8, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Greater New Fountain 
Baptist Church in Lockport. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday 
at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one brother, Henry Jr. and wife, Georgia Spears of Lockport; 
and one sister, Mary Lee and husband, Alex Taylor of Raceland.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Louis Davis; her parents, Henry 
Sr. and Gertrude Spears; and two sisters, Almetia Baker and Victoria Williams.

She was a member of Greater New Fountain Baptist Church.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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LAROUSSE, BENTON 

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Benton Paul Larousse, 82, a native and resident of Mathews, died at 12:25 p.m. 
Monday, May 9, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of 
Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, 
with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lois Legendre Larousse; five sons, 
Ferrel Larousse and wife, Carolyn, Jody Larousse and wife, Christine, Kyle 
Larousse and wife, Donna, Neal Larousse and wife, Inez, and Todd Larousse and 
wife, Jennifer; two daughters, Faye Pertuit and husband, James, and Tina 
Plaisance; his daughter-in-law, Peggy Larousse; two brothers, Nilton Larousse 
and Vanton Larousse; one sister, Rita Delatte; 12 grandchildren; six great-
grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Louisiana Plaisance 
Larousse; one son, Kevin Larousse; one daughter, Lila Larousse; seven brothers, 
Joseph Jr., Louis, Milton, Andre, Clifton, Victor, and Wilton Larousse; and two 
sisters, Irene Dufrene and Amanda Sevin.

He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. He was a U.S. 
Army Korean War veteran and a member of the V.F.W. Post 3665.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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MATHERNE, RUTH 

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Ruth Rita Burkhardt Breaux Matherne, 83, a native of New Orleans and resident of 
Vacherie, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2011.

Visiation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home 
in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral 
home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Breaux and Shirley Matherne; one 
brother, Melvin Burkhardt; nine grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 11 great-
grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Merrill Breaux; her second 
husband, Joseph Matherne; her parents, Henry and Amelia B. Burkhardt; one 
daughter, Sheila Burgess; one brother, Henry C. Burkhardt; two sisters, Dorothy 
and Henrietta Burkhardt; and one great-grandchild.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Anthony Valure Jr.

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Anthony "Antony" Valure Jr., 56, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, 
May 5, 2011.

No services are scheduled.

He is survived by his parents, Shirley B. and Glenn J. Naquin; five children; 
and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Valure Sr.; his grandparents, 
Leona Mae Porche, Joseph Valure, and Ruth Valure; and two brothers, Guy P. 
Valure and Michael J. Valure.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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ADAMS, FRANCES 

Frances Danos Adams, 79, a native of Cut Off and resident of Lockport, died 
Tuesday, May 10, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic 
Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Murphy Adams; one son, Ritchie Adams and wife, 
Belinda; two daughters, Donna Adams, and Tracy Barrios and husband, Danny; and 
three grandsons, Ryan Adams, Lee Foret and Blake Barrios.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Wes Danos and Pauline Autin 
Danos; one brother, Leonce Danos; and one sister, Rena McEvers.

She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BROOKS, GERTIE 

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Gertie Oneika Brooks, 28, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at New St. Luke Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 
a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Jordan Grey Brooks of Houma; her parents, Leroy 
and Joyce Ray of Houma; two sons, Jordan Brooks Jr. and Jaisian Brooks of Houma; 
three brothers, Leroy Ray Jr. of Houma, Nick Ray and Jarod Ray and wife, 
Michelle, of Chauvin; and two sisters, Celia Ray of Houma and Donna Lagarde and 
husband, Julis.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Dexter Ray.

She was Baptist and a member of Restoration of Hope Ministries. She was a 
homemaker.

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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DUNN, VERSIE, SR.

Versie Dunn Sr., 92, a native of Brookhaven, Miss. and resident of 
Donaldsonville, died Thursday, May 5, 2011.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 
101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville and from 10:30 a.m to funeral time Thursday at 
First Baptist Church of Smoke Bend. Religious services will be held at noon 
Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by six daughters, Naomi Dunn, Mercedes Williams, Gloria Cole, 
Joushlyn Dunn Hammon, Betty and husband, Lawrence Gipson, and Clarenza and 
husband, Varnel Jackson; five sons, Charles and wife, Cynthia Dunn, David K. 
Dunn, Peter and wife, Gloria Mitchell, Clarence and wife, Rebecca Brown, and 
August and wife, Gayle Gomez; one sister, Flourine and husband, Robert Jones; 
one brother, Melvin Dunn; a son-in-law, Leopold Dawson; and a host of 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Israel Dunn; former wife, Savannah 
Dunn; three sons, Versie Jr. and Vernon Dunn and James Kimble; two daughters, 
Zinia Mae D. Dawson and Sedonia D. Pierce; 15 siblings; two grandchildren, 
Dwayne Dunn and David Thomas; and a daughter-in-law, Paula Dunn.

He was a scrap metal dealer.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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DUPRE, DRUBY 

Druby Francis Dupre, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Monday, 
May 9, 2011.

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Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the Most 
Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the 
church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Dupre of Houma; two sons, Mark Dupre and 
wife, Dolly, of Houma and Rory Dupre of Houma; one brother, Eric Dupre of San 
Francisco; one sister, Alice Rose Hebert and husband, Terry of Bourg; two 
grandchildren, Tyler Dupre of Houma and Toby Bonin of Bourg; and three great-
grandchildren, Trey and Tyra Bonin of Golden Meadow, and Taytum Bonin of Bourg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Justilian Francis Dupre and Ezar Marie 
Dupre; and one brother, Andrew Dupre.

Druby was married to his loving wife for 54 years and loved to cook for his 
family and friends. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and 
retired from J. Ray McDermott after more than 30 years. He was a parishioner of 
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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GEORGES, MARIE 

Marie France Jeanne Georges, 55, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, 
died at 8:12 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart-Mothe Funeral 
Home of Cut Off. Religious services will be held at noon Thursday at the funeral 
home.

She is survived by her companion, Michael Barrios; her mother, Liliane Ottelard 
Georges; one son, Jared Danos and wife, Jamie Rousse Danos; two brothers, Jean 
Georges III and companion, Brandi Reynolds, and Gerald Georges and wife, Tina; 
one sister, Martine G. Bruce and husband, Rabb; and two grandchildren, Jake 
Danos and Hunter Crochet.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jean Georges Jr.; and one sisters, 
Chantal Boudreaux.

She was chairman of the board of the PAC Club. She loved life, family, and 
friends to the fullest. She also loved Bon Jovi and Keith Urban. She was truly 
loved and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Relay For Life , in her memory are preffered.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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MARTINOLICH, BARRY 

Barry Dale Martinolich, 55, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Orleans, 
died Sunday, April 24, 2011.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Cemetery in 
Thibodaux.

He is survived by his brother, Marty Martinolich; and two sisters, Regina 
Martinolich Legendre and Stacy Martinolich Gagneaux.

He was preceded in death by his son, Janson Michael Martinolich; his parents, 
Octave Martinolich and Frances Gay; his stepmom, Marie Martinolich; and one 
brother, Eddie Martinolich.

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Elaine Champagne "Teen" Aycock, 93, a native of Charenton and lifelong resident 
of Franklin, peacefully passed from this earth on Monday, May 9, 2011.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10 a.m. to dismissal today at 
Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Church of 
the Assumption in Franklin, with burial to follow in the Franklin Cemetery.

She is survived by her sister, Lillian Turner; her brother, E.J. Champagne Jr.; 
her children, Barbara "Tateen" Ory and husband, Dr. Dirk Ory, Joseph W. "Jody" 
Aycock and wife, June, Dr. Kenneth Aycock and wife, Sandra, Mary Margaret Valls 
and husband, Michael, Larry "Moo" Aycock and wife, Kathy, and Susan Fleniken; 16 
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence C. "Taddy" Aycock; her 
father, E.J. Champagne Sr.; her mother, Agnes Hebert Champagne; her brothers, 
Elton J. Champagne, Roy J. Champagne and Lee T. Champagne; her sister, Vivian 
Champon; and her son-in-law, Greg Fleniken.

Affectionately known as "Teen" by those closest to her, she was a devoted wife 
and an exceptional mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. "Teen" spent a 
great part of her life in the political arena with her husband. She unselfishly 
divided her time between her responsibilities as the wife of a lawyer, state 
legislator and Lieutenant Governor with her responsibilities as a mother 
determined to remain in Franklin to make it home for her six children.

She was a gracious host to the many who visited her home and could readily 
involve herself in any conversation, especially issues involving her supportive 
role in state government as she represented her husband for many official state 
functions.

"Teen" was a devout Catholic and a daily communicant for most of the ambulatory 
years of her life. She gave her entire life to her family and will be remembered 
with pride and admiration by her children. Her enduring spirit, perpetual sense 
of humor, amazing strength of will and character, generosity and conviction to 
her beliefs of life and love will be her legacy. She will be lovingly be 
remembered by all whom she touched.

The family expresses a debt of gratitude for the love and dedication of her 
friend and caregiver, Bessie Tugwell, her son, Torre, and her extended family. 
The same gratitude is extended to caregiver, Mae Hidalgo, her family and the 
neighbors who were always willing to help "Ms. Teen."

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Michael Ory, Matt Ory, Tad Aycock, John Aycock, 
Ben Aycock and Cason Aycock. Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandsons, 
Thomas Theriot and Cameron Landry, and family friend, Torre Tugwell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John-Hanson 
Foundation, 924 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538, or Heart of Hospice, 201 W. 
Vermillion St., Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70501 in memory of Elaine Champagne 
"Teen" Aycock.

Ibert's Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of arrangements.

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DAGGS, FLORENCE 

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Florence "Flo" Daggs, 79, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, 
May 5, 2011.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral 
Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul 
Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by six daughters, Marion Johnson, Joyce Joseph, and Denise Daggs 
all of Thibodaux, Jackie Williams, Loretta, and Valerie Daggs all of 
Napoleonville; two sons, Joseph Jr. and James Daggs of Napoleonville; one 
sister, Marjorie Riley of Baton Rouge; one brother, Joseph Henry of 
Napoleonville; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Daggs Sr.; one daughter, Janice 
Moore; her parents, Leola and John Henry Sr.; three sisters; and two brothers.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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LEONARD MERLIN 

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Merlin J. Leonard, 75, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 6:20 p.m. 
Tuesday, May 10, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First Baptist Church 
in Golden Meadow. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the 
church.

He is survived by two sons, Gary Triche Sr. and Jesse Leonard; four daughters, 
Judy Gaudet, Debra Gaudet, Lisa Simmons and Rachel Leonard; two brothers, Arnold 
Paul Leonard and Gerrard Leonard; 18 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert J. Leonard and Lobenia Dugas 
Leonard; one son, Rickey Leonard; and two sisters, Virgie Whipple and Alice 
Bergeron.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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MCKNIGHT, JAMES 

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James A. "Mack" McKnight, 65, a native of Centreville, Miss. and resident of 
Belle Rose, died Friday, May 6, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home 
in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Nathaniel Baptist 
Church, 5034 La. 33 South, Centreville, Miss. Religious services will be held at 
noon Saturday at the church, with burial at Beach Grove Baptist Church Cemetery 
in Woodville, Miss.

He is survived by two daughters, Pam Allen of Belle Rose and Cam Carter of 
Houma; two brothers, Henry McNabb III and Charles McNabb, both of Centreville; 
six sisters, Shirley Gaulden, Mary McNabb, Anna Alsay, Ester Harris, Molly 
Hamilton, and Alice Jarrell, all of Centreville; his companion, Monalisa Butler 
of Belle Rose; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnestine and Henry McNabb; and one 
brother, Fletcher McNabb.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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ORGERON, BRENDA 

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Brenda R. Orgeron, 58, a native of Valentine and resident of Cut Off, died at 
7:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut 
Off and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christian Fellowship Church in 
Larose. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Roland J. Orgeron; one daughter, 
Racheal Orgeron Bankson and husband, Kevin S. Bankson; two brothers, Thomas 
Roger and wife, Melissa, and Robert Roger and companion, Alice Ordoyne; four 
sisters, Shirley R. Davaine and husband, Elton, Cheryl Guidry and husband, 
Louis, Elaine Loupe, and Charlene Rodriguez and husband, Mark; and two 
grandchildren, Brittany and Braden Bankson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Camille Roger Jr. and Earline 
Thibodaux Roger; her stepmother, Eve L. Roger; and three brothers, Andrew, 
Gerald and Jimmy Roger.

She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church and employed by Wal-Mart for 17 
years.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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OUBRE, THOMAS 

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Thomas Weldon Oubre, 72, a native of Loreauville and resident of Lockport, died 
Monday, May 9, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic 
Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Chiasson Oubre; his mother, Eunice Oubre; one 
son, Telly Oubre; one daughter, Denise Oubre and companion, Cody Martinez; one 
brother, Ronald Oubre; one sister, Janette Dugas; two grandchildren, Gavin Oubre 
and Chelsey Carpenter; and one great-grandchild, Jacob Duet.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Oubre.

He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a U.S. Army veteran. He 
was a member of the American Legion and vice president of V.H. Boudreaux Senior 
Citizens Center, NRA.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PARFAIT, MARIE 

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Marie Ella Solet Parfait, 75, a native and resident of Dulac, died at 6:38 a.m. 
Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 
11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by five daughters, Ramona Gregoire and husband, John Norman, of 
Bayou Blue, Carolyn Dion and husband, Clyde, of Houma, Mary Luke and husband, 
Ennis, of Dulac, Marilyn Champagne of Bayou Blue, and Miranda Jeblonksi and 
husband, Joseph, of Houma; six sons, Howard Parfait and wife, Dotti, of Coteau, 
Merlin Parfait and wife, Christy, of Houma, Raymond Parfait and wife, Tanya, of 
Houma, John Parfait of Dulac, Julian Parfait and wife, Shelly, of Schriever, and 
Adrian Parfait and wife, Autumn of Coteau; 29 grandchildren; seven step-
grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Evelyn Gregoire of 
Dulac.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Howard Parfait; her parents, 
Eddie Solet and Madeline Billiot Solet; one son, Steven Parfait; and two 
brothers, Edwin and Edward Parfait.

She was a homemaker and parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PARTIN, ROBERT 

Robert Joe Partin, 45, a native of Lawton, Okla. and resident of Houma, died at 
8:40 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2011.

No services are scheduled.

He is survived by his companion, Dawn Rockenbaugh; his parents, Jack and Mary 
Roberta Fitts Partin; three sons, Robert Sean Partin, and Justin and Collin 
Partin; two daughters, Amanda and Kelsie Partin; one brother, Michael Pinel; one 
sister, Jackie Edwards; and one grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Samart Funeral Home of Houma or the family are 
preferred to help pay for funeral expenses.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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WAGUESPACK, PATRICIA 

Patricia Waguespack, 90, a native of Houston and resident of Houma, died 
Tuesday, May 10, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday 
at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at 
the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Waguespack Simon and husband, Robert 
L. Simon, of Mandeville and Claire Waguespack of Houma; seven grandchildren, 
Daniel Joseph Fenton of Schriever, Molly Elizabeth Fenton of Houma, Katherine 
Claire Simon of Mandeville, Emily Elizabeth Simon of Mandeville, and Kelly, 
Jessica, and Michael Waguespack; and two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Jacob Fenton 
and Therin James Fenton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Etienne Waguespack Sr.; her 
parents, Harry Clarence Grant and Winnie Toffier Grant; and one son, Mark 
Etienne Waguespack Jr.

She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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WILLIAMS, MABEL 

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Mabel C. Williams, 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Sunday, May 
8, 2011.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Williams and Southall Funeral 
Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Bright Morning 
Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by three daughters, Mary Ann and Rosetta Williams, and Josephine 
and huband, Elmo Washington; one stepdaughter, Shameika Jupiter; four sons, 
Sullivan and wife, Gayle Williams, Russell and wife, Patricia Williams, James 
Williams, and Reginald and wife, Doris Williams; one brother-in-law, Willie "Pee 
Tee" Williams Jr.; two sisters-in-law, Corrine Williams and Audrey Carter; his 
daughter-in-law, Norma J. Williams; his son-in-law, Eddie Heim; 28 
grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and a host 
of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Leroy Williams; one daughter, 
Leona "Linda" Heim; one son, Calvin Williams; one granddaughter, Calsha 
Williams; one step-grandson, Waldon Howard; her parents, Abe and Pearly C. 
Carter; three sisters, Josie Thomas, Mary Louise Carter and Clara Carter; and 
five brothers, Earl, Abraham, Isaiah, Wallace, and Joseph Carter.

She was a homemaker.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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WILSON, DARIAN 

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Darian Kyle "Big D" Wilson, 32, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral 
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in 
the Union Benevolent Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Charles and Rose Mary Wilson of Houma; two 
brothers, Charles Wilson Jr. of Houma and Terrance Wilson and wife, Petina of 
Atlanta; and two sisters, Angela (Shannon) Wilson of Thibodaux and Kimmie Dardar 
and husband, Edgar, of Houma.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Lillie Mae Wilson, and 
Ruth and August Simmons Sr.; and his great-grandparents, David and Olivia 
Jenkins Sr., and Joe Wilson.

He was a night manager at McDonald's.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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FALGOUT, BETTY 

Betty Jo McBroom Falgout, 74, a native of Des Allemands and resident of 
Raceland, died at 2:32 a.m. Thursday, May 12, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral 
Home in Mathews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 
funeral home.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Calvin "Dale" Falgout; two 
daughters, Dawn Auvil and Katherine Falgout; three brothers, William McBroom 
Jr., MacDuffy McBroom and Ford McBroom; one sister, Sarah Foxworth; a sister-in-
law, Ruth McBroom; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Sr. and Virgie Elliott 
McBroom; one brother, Marvin "Jug" McBroom; and one grandson, Paul Loupe.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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GILFOUR, CAROLE 

Carole Anne Gilfour, 64, was called to her place in Heaven on Tuesday, May 10, 
2011, in Fort Worth after a valiant battle with cancer.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve 
Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the 
church, with interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Roy; one daughter, Rachel Harthcock 
and husband, Chad; one son, Doug Gilfour and wife, Christy; three grandchildren, 
Tori Harthcock, Zander Gilfour and Christian Gilfour; one sister, Madeline 
McGuffin; three brothers, Lloyd, Michael, and Oscar Legendre; and numerous 
supportive relatives, friends and neighbors.

Carole Legendre was born on Oct. 4, 1946 in Thibodaux, where she was raised. 
After meeting the love of her life at a dance, she married Roy Gilfour on Aug. 
13, 1966. Carole poured her love, attention and guidance into her daughter, 
Rachel and son, Doug. A dedicated wife and mother, she followed her husband's 
career move to Fort Worth in 1987.

With her ever-present smile and cheerfulness, Carole made friends easily, often 
and anywhere. A quick conversationalist, she was genuinely interested in the 
lives of others and remembered their stories and loved ones. Her warmness, 
generosity and thoughtfulness made people feel instantly welcome. She had a 
vibrant personality and a hearty, contagious laugh.

Above all, Carole will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother by marriage, 
grandmother, and loyal friend. She adored her three grandchildren who loved 
their "Nana" and the endlessly fun ways that she spoiled them. Her commitment 
and loyalty to her family was beyond compare. The energy and love she dedicated 
to her family is the precious heirloom that will surpass her time on this earth. 
She will be sorely missed, remembered often and never forgotten.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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MARTIN, ELLIS, SR. 

Ellis C. Martin Sr., 80, a native of Magnolia, Miss. and resident of Houma, died 
Saturday, May 7, 2011.

Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist 
Church.

He is survived by two sons, Daniel W. Martin and wife, Susan, and Joe Nathan 
Martin Sr. and wife, Sherry, of Houma; five daughters, Gladys M. Simmons and 
husband, Joseph, Alice M. Taylor and husband, Clarence, Joyce M.B. Robinson all 
of Houma, Emma Jean Martin of New Orleans and Zellie M. Wallis of Houston; one 
brother, Teddy Martin of Mississippi; one sister, Dorothy Martin of Mississippi; 
36 grandchildren; 81 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Adele C. Martin; his parents, Dewey Martin 
and Annie Jackson Martin Williams; one son, Ellis Charles Martin Jr.; and four 
brothers, A.J., Willie, Lucious, and McKinley Martin.

He was Baptist, a retired laborer and retired service station attendant.

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PULLEY, GLENN, SR. 

Glenn W. Pulley I, 76, a native of Springfield, Tenn. and resident of Gray, went 
to our heavenly father at 5:58 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

No services are scheduled.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Doris Breaux Pulley; two great sons, 
Glenn W. Pulley II and fiancee, Lorraine Herrera, of Gray and Timothy J. Pulley 
and fiancee, Tammy Porche, of Thibodaux; two daughters, Annette Eaves of 
Kentucky and Nadine Pulley of Texas; one brother, Freddie Pulley of Springfield, 
Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Fred Pulley and Bessie Lee 
Fletcher Pulley; one brother, Ray Pulley; and one sister, Margaret York.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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SINGLETON, ADELIA 

Adelia Singleton, 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died 
Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Church in 
Schriever. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Sherman Singleton and wife, Yolanda, and Leland 
Neville; one daughter, Melanie VanBuren and husband, Roland Jr.; one brother, 
Jerome Singleton; four sisters, Joyce Williams, Ethel Stewart, Geraldine Jenkins 
and Shirley Collins; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Isiah Singleton Sr.; three 
brothers, Isiah Jr., John, and Rudy Singleton; and three sisters, Barbara 
Delandro, Lucille Gray and Lorraine Robinson.

She was a member of St. Mark Church.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BRUNET, PATRICIA 

Patricia Joan Guilfour Brunet, 61, a native and resident of Houma, born and 
raised on Southdown Plantation, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be held 
at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by one daughter, Kaci Brunet; two sons, Michael Brunet and wife, 
Marci, and Corey Brunet and wife, Cathy; and nine grandchildren, Nicholas, 
Nicole, and Nathan Verrett, Lauryn Montalvo, Morgan, Madison, and McKenzie 
Brunet, and Keaton and Ardyn Nells.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Gussie Babin Guilfour; and 
one daughter, Kristi Verrett.

She was a para-professional at East Houma Elementary School and a parishioner at 
St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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HENRI, ELOI 

Eloi Evles Henri, 92, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, died Thursday, 
May 12, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. 
Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Bisland Cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Roger Henry and wife, Betty of Houma; three 
daughters, Geraldine Henry Dupre and husband, Ivy, of Bourg, Linda Henry Brunet 
and husband, Gerald, of Bourg, and Elaine Henry Dupre and husband, David, of 
Chauvin; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-
grandchild; two step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and one step-
great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella LeBouef Henri; his parents, Alcide 
Camille Henry Sr. and Marie Noelia Domangue Henri; two brothers, Albert Henry 
and Alcide Henry Jr.; and three sisters, Alexina Henry, Marie Henry and Lorina 
Henry LeBlanc.

He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church and employed by Texaco. He was a 
life member of the V.F.W. Post 7755 of Bourg and a U.S. Army veteran of World 
War II.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PELCHA, ROBERT, SR.

Robert "Galen" Pelcha Sr., 71, a native of Cleves, Ohio and resident of Gray, 
died Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of 
Houma in Bayou Blue. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the 
funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Bayou Blue.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Cash Pelcha; three sons, Bobby Pelcha, Shane 
and wife, Shawn, and Mark Crosby and wife, Dee; two daughters, Retana Holman and 
Carla Crosby; one brother, Aubrey Pelcha and wife, Mary; one sister, Shirley 
Redden and husband, Russell; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Pelcha Sr. and Mabel Lloyd 
Pelcha; and one brother, Leonard Gene Pelcha.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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PYE, MICHAEL 

Michael James Pye, 54, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:20 a.m. 
Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic 
Church in Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara Ann Cenac Pye; one daughter, Shannon Marie 
Haron and husband, Ron; two granddaughters, Heaven Dene' and Haley Jane Haron; 
one sister, Sharon Pye Orgeron; his godmother, Elaine Cenac; and many aunts, 
uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy Joseph Pye; and his grandparents, 
Henry and Beatrice Cenac, and Harry J. and Margarite Trahan Pye.

He was Catholic. He was a member and sponsor for the Unity Group in Thibodaux.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Theresa "Tee" Robichaux Sampey, 93, a native and resident of Raceland, died 
Thursday, May 12, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers 
Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, 
with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland.

She is survived by three sons, Donald Lee Sampey, Louie Sampey and Allie Sampey; 
two daughters, Gale Foret and Elaine Clement; two brothers, Dennis Robichaux and 
Albert Robichaux; two sisters, Marguerite Guidry and Alice Mae Borne; 12 
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Sampey; her parents, Louis and 
Clotilde Mayet Robichaux; one son, Errol Sampey; one brother, Abby Robichaux; 
and two sisters, Mary Jane Baudoin and Celina Theriot.

She was Catholic.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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THIBODAUX, JEFFREY 

Jeffrey "Bo-dean" Thibodaux, 51, a native of Lafourche and resident of Lafourche 
Crossing, died Thursday, May 12, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Graveside 
services will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his father, Roland Thibodaux Sr.; one son, Christian Hebert; 
five brothers, Joseph and wife, Pamela, Jerry, Ronald Sr. and wife, Sandra, 
Terry, and Edgar Thibodaux and companion, Lorrie Fields; nine sisters, Betty and 
husband, David LeBlanc, Sandra and husband, Larry Blanchard, Debra and husband, 
Michael Burke, Mary and husband, Keith Landry, Michelle and husband, Charles 
Adams, Sue and husband, Kyle Cressione, Babette and husband, Dean Naquin, Cheryl 
Thibodaux and companion, Randal Sanchez, and Lelia Albert and companion, Tony 
Thibodaux; one sister-in-law, Deborah Thibodaux; and numerous nieces and 
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Fields Thibodaux; one brother, 
Roland Thibodaux Jr.; one brother-in-law, Ricky Sanchez Sr.; his grandparents, 
Edgar Thibodaux and wife, Luciana Haydel Thibodaux, and Edward Fields and wife, 
Lelia Roger Fields; one nephew, Faron Burke; two nieces, Baby Thibodaux and 
Katlene Thibodaux; and one great nephew, Drake Taylor.

Special thanks to Joyce Dugas and Jamie Thibodaux. Thanks to Haydel Memorial 
Hospice Nurse Robin Bourgeois.

In lieu flowers, donations for funeral expenses are preferred.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BERGERON, BRAD 

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Brad Michael Bergeron, 23, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:55 p.m. 
Friday, May 13, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Liturgy of the Word will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with 
burial to follow at Bayou Black Cemetery.

He is survived by his father, Michael A. Bergeron; his mother, Mona Carlos 
Premeaux; his stepfather, Jimmy Premeaux; one brother, Brett Bergeron; his 
grandfather, Wilbert and Verna Carlos, Anita Bergeron, and James and Lois 
Premeaux; his puppy, Kajun; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Russell Bergeron Sr.

He was a 2007 graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School and a member of the Houma-
Terrebonne Jaycee's and the Selucrey Sophisticates.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BREAUX, WILLIE 

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Willie Anthony Breaux, 79, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:12 a.m. 
Friday, May 13, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time May 20 at the Falgout Funeral 
Home Chapel, with burial at Bayou Black Cemetery. Please call funeral home for 
service times.

He is survived by his lifelong companion, Debra Favre; one son, Daniel Besson; 
one brother, Willard Ray Breaux; and three sisters, Isabelle Thibodaux, Beverly 
Bell and Marie Parham.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Laurentine Hebert Breaux; 
seven brothers, Paul, Richard, Claude, Enos "E.J.", Elmer, Jean, and Earl Ray 
Breaux; and five sisters, Claudette Deroche, Elva Kanz, Gayle Boudreaux, Willie 
Mae Breaux and Velma Grice.

He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church and a veteran of the Marine 
Corps.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CHAUVIN, BETTE 

Bette Carole Chauvin, 89, a native of Oilton, Okla. and resident of Houma, died 
at 1:05 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata 
Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial 
in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by two sons, Roy Chauvin Jr. and Sally, of Natchez, Miss. and 
Bill Chauvin and wife, Ellen, of Thibodaux; one daughter, Vickie LeBlanc and 
husband, Joseph "Bubba", of Tulsa, Okla.; 11 grandchildren, Amanda Callahan, 
Emile, Terry, Melissa, Calvin, and John Chauvin, Steven McCann, Monique McCann 
Sandsness, Joseph A. LeBlanc IV, Joshua LeBlanc and Caleb Chauvin; five great-
grandchildren, Logan Chauvin, Ayla and Jaynie Bonvillian, and Arron and Owen 
LeBlanc; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy John Chauvin Sr.; and her parents, 
Weldon Flinchum and Aurisa Unger Flinchum.

She was employed by Sears and a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CLAWSON, RALPH, JR.

Ralph Allen Clawson Jr., 80, a native of Chicago and resdent of Houma, died at 
9:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2011.

A graveside service will be held at a later date for family and close friends.

He is survived by his wife, June Miller Clawson of Houma; one son, Greg Clawson 
and wife, Shirley, of Houston; two daughters, Cindy Clawson Lirette and husband, 
Riggie, of Houma, and Sandy Clawson of Houma; one grandchild, Justin Clements 
and wife, Kendra; five great-grandchildren, Conner Clements, Austin Clements and 
Allison Cobb; and two sisters, June Coppelo of Chicago, and Dorothy Battaglear 
and husband, Jim, of Coffeeville, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Allen Clawson Sr. and Emma 
Kolhorst Clawson.

He served in the Navy during the Korean War. he was the past president of the 
American Legion Post 31.

The family requests no flowers, any memorial donations may be made to the 
Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy., Suite 100, Jacksonville FL, 
32256.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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GAUTREAUX, SHERRY 

Sherry Lynn Gautreaus, 42, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, March 
7, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Hilary of 
Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her father, Johnny Gautreaux; one daughter, Brittney Rel; two 
aunts, JoAnn Savoie and husband, AL, and Susie Bonar and husband, Dave; one 
uncle, Joseph "Buster" Boudreaux Jr. and wife Chery; and nine cousins, Leslie 
Jambon, Nicholas Savoie, Kim DeGriuse, Rhonda Boudreaux, Dustin Boudreaux, Lanie 
Labit, Buffy Robertson, Denny Bonar and Cory Bonar.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Judy B. Gautreaux; and her 
grandparents, Joe Boudreaux and Lena Boudreaux.

She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. She enjoyed 
fishing, was a great cook and animal lover. she will be remembered as a fun-
loving person who loved her daughter dearly.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to help with funeral expenses.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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JARREAU, JUDY 

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Judy Rivere Jarreau, 58, a native of Paincourtville and resident of 
Napoleonville, died at 11:22 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in 
Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Assumption Catholic 
Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at a 
later date.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Jarreau; her father, Edward Rivere; one 
son, Casey Nicholas Jarreau and wife, Celeste; two sisters, Charlotte R. Naquin, 
and Susan R. Foret and husband, Daniel "Blob"; three grandchildren, Cohen 
Nicholas Jarreau, Connor Reid Jarreau and Camryn Claire Jarreau; one godchild, 
Chad Naquin; and three great nephews, Jared, Michael, and Logan Naquin.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Gros Rivere; and one brother-
in-law, Nolan "Bubbie" Naquin.

Pallbearers will be Rocky Beauregard, John Jarreau, Daniel "Blob" Foret, and 
Michael, Jared, Chad, and Logan Naquin.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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NELSON, DONALD 

Donald Nelson, 58, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died 
Wednesday, March 9, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Mt. Olive Baptist 
Church in Gray. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the 
church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Kenyata Sulcer of Alhambra, Calif.; his mother, 
Elouise Livas Nelson of Gray; two brothers, Mitchell Nelson Sr. of Houma, and 
Gilbert L. Nelson St. and wife, Rosalind, of Modera, Calif.; three sisters, 
Eliza M. Nelson of Houma, Sheena S. Nelson, and Geraldine N. Celestin and 
husband, Carl, of Gray; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Nelson St., one brother, Samuel 
Nelson Jr.; one sister, Mildred F. Broomfield; his grandparents, Mamie Smith and 
Albert Livas Sr., and Elizabeth Gordy and Joseph Nelson Sr.; and on niece, Dena 
LaShawn Nelson.

He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PRICE, ROLAND 

Roland "Tireman" Price, 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, 
April 10, 2011 at Thibodaux Regional Medical. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist 
Church on Brule Road. Religious service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 
church, with burial at St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by two daughters, Dayna R. Price of Thibodaux and Juanita Johnson 
of Baton Rouge; three sons, Kenneth Johnson and wife, Sharon, of Gonzales, 
Alfonzo Johnson of Thibodaux and Tyler Francis of Fayetteville, N.C.; five 
sisters, Shirley Ross, Geraldine Young, Linda Meads and Shelia Price all of 
Thibodaux and Carol Robinson and husband, Wilbert of Gray; three brothers, 
Raymond Price and wife, Doris, Nolan Price and wife, Jan and Lonnie Price all of 
Thibodaux; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr. and Eldora Price; two 
brothers, Henry Price Jr. and Charles Price Sr.; and two sisters, Audrey Sherman 
and Cora Lee Garner.

He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church, a former member of St. Joseph 
Masonic Lodge No. 15 of Thibodaux and a proud employee of Goodyear for 45 years.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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SAVOIE, GEORGE 

George A. Savoie, 56, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:02 a.m. 
Saturday, March 12, 2011.

Services will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Duet Savoie; his siblings, Marie and 
husband, Godfrey Buquet, Warren J. Savoie and wife, Helen, and Earline Slaaen; 
and numerous nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Claude J. Savoie; and a niece.

The family would like to thank the following: Bayou Cane Fire-Rescue, Terrebonne 
Sheriff's Office, Terrebonne Coroner's Investigator Danny Theriot, for their 
efficient response and professionalism. A blessful thank you to Nurse Samantha 
Fanguy, who always showed so much concern for our George. Also to the office of 
Dr. Jules Dupont and staff, particularly Nurse Practitioner Julie Rhodes, whom 
George had unlimited faith in. Special thanks go to George's extended family, 
neighbors and friends. He was so grateful to those in and around the Duet 
Street-Bayou Cane community who were so kind to him in his everyday visits. Our 
appreciation goes to the many employees of nearby stores and businesses who took 
the time to speak and listen to him. Everyone was a blessing to George who loved 
God and nature. Thanks are also extended to Krystal Dupre of Samart Funeral Home 
for her compassion in helping the family with arrangements.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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WHITE, BRENDA 

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Brenda Justilia Authement White, 61, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 
7:50 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and 
from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. 
Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Adam James White; four daughters, Barbara Picou 
and husband, Edward, Bernadette "Bernie" McCoy and husband, Robert, Donna Price 
and husband, Ray, and Anne Ziepke and husband, Scott; two brothers, Reggie 
Authement Sr. and Wilfred Authement Jr.; five sisters, Lois Domangue, Theresa 
LeBouef, Mercedes Brunet, Justilia Dupre and Joyce Sevin; 11 grandchildren, 
Adriane, Toni, Anthony, Adam, Cameron, Alex, Christian, Kimberly, Kayson, Cory 
and Amy; two great-grandchildren, Cullen and baby Foret on the way; one 
godchild, Cindy Picou; and numerous nieces, nephews, her beloved Harley, and 
family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred Joseph Sr. and Cecilia Trahan 
Authement; four brothers, Raymond, Edmond, William, and Edward Authement; and 
three sisters, Merdias Authement, Rosalie Guy and Yvonne Authement.

She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She served as a eucharistic 
minister and extraordinary minister for Shut-in, and a member of the Cursillo 
Movement.

The family would like to thank St. Joseph Hospice.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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BECNEL, MARY 

Mary Jane Schexnayder Becnel, 74, a native of Grand Pointe and resident of 
Vacherie, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace 
Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence "Conto" Becnel Sr.; two sons, Lawrence 
Becnel Jr. and wife, Connie, and David Becnel and wife, Cathy; two brothers, Jim 
and Nelson "Pie" Schexnayder; two sisters, Esther Mae Oubre and Dolores Catoire; 
six grandchildren, Tracie, Kelly, Crystal, Jay, Sara and Bree; and seven great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Yolande Schexnayder and Beatrice 
Louque Schexnayder; and one brother, Carol Schexnayder.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BILLIOT, LINEST, JR.

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Linest "Doo" Anthony Billiot Jr., 38, a native of Dulac and resident of Houma, 
died Saturday, May 14, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 10 
a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Grand Caillou Baptist 
Cemetery in Dulac.

He is survived by his mother, Verna "Connie" Marie Parfait Billiot; four uncles, 
Kerry "Yogi" Parfait and wife, Andree, Raymond Billiot and wife, Mary, Patrick 
Billiot, and Wilbert Billiot and wife, Rita; six aunts, Sheila "Aunt TT" 
Louviere and husband, Ricky, Clara Parfait and husband, Nolan, Geraldine "Baby" 
Parfait, Marie Billiot, Louise Billiot and Theresa Speights; and three 
godchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Linest Anthony Billiot Sr.; seven 
uncles, Mason and Perry Parfait, Enos "Butch" Fitch, Larry, Jerry, William, and 
Easton Billiot; one uncle, Olden Parfait; and his grandparents, Vernice "Nicky" 
and Inez Verdin Parfait, and Louis and Marie "Susie" Verdin Billiot.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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CLAUSEN, WARREN 

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Warren J. Clausen, 84, a native of Franklin and resident of Thibodaux, died at 
3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the 
Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Matirne Clausen; five children, 
Warren Clausen and wife, Cynthia, Marc Clausen and wife Debra, Karen Becnel and 
husband, Donald, Brian Clausen and wife, Mary, and Lori Duet and husband, Scott; 
12 grandchildren, Michelle Clausen Boudreaux, Nicol Clausen, Jeremy Clausen, 
Adam Becnel, Gregory Becnel, Jean Becnel, Elise Becnel Vincent, Samuel Clausen, 
Sarah Clausen, Colt Duet, Guy Duet and Beau Duet; 18 great-grandchildren; one 
sister, Shirley C. Paul and husband, Ray; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Peter Clausen and Bernice 
Allbritton Clausen.

He retired with more than 40 years of service from Southern Pacific Railroad. He 
was a Mason, a member of the Kiwanis Club, a charter member of the Schriever and 
St. John Volunteer Fire Departments and served in the Navy during World War II.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CONSTANT, LLOYD, SR.

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Lloyd Rodney Constant Sr., 89, a native and resident of Kraemer, died at 7:18 
a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence the 
Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the 
church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by two children, Lloyd Rodney Constant Jr. and wife, Bonnie, and 
Georgie C Kraemer; eight grandchildren, Glenn Constant, Dawn C. Chiasson, 
Cynthia C. Percle, Kert Granier Jr., Claudette Grainer, Gwendolyn G. Loupe, 
Howard Kraemer and Brooke Constant; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-
grandchild; one brother, Kenneth Constant; and one sister, Jeanne C. Michot.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Marmande Constant; his parents, 
Nelson Constant and Georgianna Viosca Constant; one grandchild, Michelle C. 
Lassere; two brothers, Nelson Constant and Reed Constant; and two sisters, 
Denise C. Borne and Georgie C. Kraemer.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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DANTIN, THOMAS 

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Thomas "Tom" Maurice Dantin, 43, a native of Cut Off, died Thursday, May 12, 
2011.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our 
Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Mass will be 
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ullo Dantin; his children, Thomas Jr. and 
wife, Reece, Amy, and Leah; his siblings, Ched Dantin and wife, Anne, and 
Monique Dantin Gorham and husband, Ron; his in-laws, Dr. and Mrs. Frank J. Ullo; 
and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy and Eloise Callahan Dantin; and 
one sister, Michelle Dantin Guidry and husband, Jude.

Thomas was a loving husband and devoted father. He was a professional engineer, 
he was a graduate of Louisiana State University in electrical engineering, and 
University of New Orleans for his MBA as well as Louisiana School for Math, 
Science and the Arts. Dedicated to serving his children, he was highly involved 
in Troop 227 of the Boy Scouts and Palmer Catholic Academy. He was an avid 
sportsman, Saints fan and Cajun chef.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations be made in the 
name of Thomas M. Dantin to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Building 
Fund, 545, AIA North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 904-249-1100.

Quinn-Shulz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BILLIOT, ALLEN 

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Allen Billiot, 58, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and resident of Lockport, died 
Thursday, May 12, 2011.

A memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. to mass time Thursday at St. Hilary 
Catholic Church in Mathews. A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at 
the church. His body was donated to science at Tulane.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Belinda Knight Billiot, two children, Wayne 
Bourgeois Jr. and Stacey LeBlanc and husband, Scott; eight grandchildren; two 
godchildren, Kelly Verdin and Laurence Billiot; three brothers, Emary Billiot 
and wife, Lorenza, Dave Billiot and wife, Linda, and Philip Billiot; three 
sisters, Jeannette Billiot and fiance, Carl Authement, Anna Lou Hernandez and 
husband, Jose', and Yvonne Ferguson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Billiot; his father, Victor 
Billiot; two sisters, Fran McGraw and infant twin sister; one brother-in-law, 
Dave Ferguson; and one sister-in-law, Ann Billiot.

He was a retired boat captain and tankerman. He loved shrimping, fishing, 
playing the lottery, cooking and spending quality time with his loving wife, 
children, family and grandchildren.

He will be sadly missed by all of his family and great friends. He was a 
wonderful husband, dad and poppie.

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Floyd Joseph Collins, 84, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died Sunday, 
May 14, 2011, surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Military services 
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with Mass to follow at 11 
a.m., with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 63 1/2 years, MaryLain Collins of Dulac; two sons, 
Lloyd Patrick and wife, Mary Alice, of Houma and Brian Paul and wife, Laura, of 
Houma; honorary son, Leroy and wife, Theresa Fanguy of Dulac; two daughters, 
Sheila Collins and husband, Mack Pellegrin, of Houma and Karen Collins LeBoeuf 
of Houma; one brother, Donald Collins and wife, Diana of Houma; one sister, 
Barbara C. Theriot of Houma; 13 grandchildren, Tina C. Naquin, Stephanie 
Collins, Elena C. Duplantis, Doresia "Dory" P. Gibson, Angel P. Bonvillian, 
Derek Pellegrin, Brandon Olivier, Brittani Collins, Bryant Collins, Brock 
Collins, Kasey L. Gentry, Russell LeBoeuf and Desiree' L. Hayes; 18 great-
grandchildren, Kaegan N. Verrett, Lance Naquin, Shelby Naquin, Lloyd Christopher 
Collins, Ryan Bouquet, Alicen Bouquet, Brent Duplantis, Lynzi Duplantis, Landon 
Duplantis, Jada Cook, Tate Dupre, Kamryn Fitch, Keilan Bonvillian, Luke 
Bonvillian, Derek Pellegrin Jr., Bryn Pellegrin, Robby Gentry and Joseph Gentry; 
and one great-great-grandchild, Peyton Verrett.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrtile Joseph Collins and Libby Marie 
Trosclair Collins; his grandparents, Eugene and Vina Collins, and Lazin Doresia 
Trosclair; three brothers, Wanna, Arnold, and Percy Collins; two sisters, Joyce 
C. Voisin and Norma C. Authement; and one grandchild, Mary Prosperie.

He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He served his country as a 
PVT in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 390th Anti Aircraft Artillery 
Automatic Weapons Battalion in Germany.

He was a loving husband of 63 1/2 years and father of four, who supported his 
family as a commercial fisherman his entire life on his pride and joy, motor 
vessel, "Miss Barbara."

He was co-founder in 1951 and life member of V.F.W. Post 4752, Dulac, where he 
served numerous years as Post Commander, Home Committee, Building Committee and 
Bingo Committee and All State Post Quarter Master, caretaker of the Post. He was 
also a member of the Grand Caillou Volunteer Fire Department.

His hobbies included making a garden, watching boxing, baseball, bull riding 
rodeos, riding his bicycle backwards, rocking and singing babies to sleep, and 
spoiling his loved ones.

The family would like to thank TGMC, CCU Unit, Dr. Russell Henry, Dr. Nair, Dr. 
Pape, Dr. Greg Maidoh, Dr. Beyer, Dr. Don Schwab, Dr. David Rau and Thibodaux 
Surgical Specialist wound care team for the loving care you've shown to us all.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Thelma Marie Chatagnier Collins, 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident 
of Houma, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 15, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic 
Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in 
Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.

She is survived by three sons, Allen Collins Jr. and wife, June, Eugene Collins 
and wife, Linda, and Charles Collins and wife, Christine; one brother, Medelton 
Chatagnier; 11grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-
grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Collins Sr; her parents, Willis 
Chatagnier and Lovinia Lyons Chatagnier; three brothers, Edward Chatagnier Sr. , 
Eldrin Chatagnier Sr. and Wilbert Chatagnier; and one sister, Leona C. Bourg.

Thelma was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church and 
a member of the Ladies Altar Society.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Barry James Blackwell, 58, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Houma, died 
at 2:41 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be 
held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 
2.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Maricelli Blackwell; one son, Brad Blackwell; 
two daughters, Gina Blackwell Trahan and husband, Michael, and Kara Blackwell; 
three grandchildren, Hannah, Kaylee, and Hunter Trahan; and five brothers, 
Robert "Bobby" Blackwell Jr., Bernard "Beanie" St. Martin, Willard "Will" St. 
Martin, Dr. William "Bill" St. Martin and Roy St. Martin Jr.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanne Theriot St. Martin; his 
stepfather, Dr. Roy St. Martin Sr.; and one brother, Leon St. Martin.

Barry was the current manager of the Waterworks District No. 1. He was the past 
Terrebonne Parish manager and worldwide general manager of Universal Ogden. He 
was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. He enjoyed fishing, 
hunting, golf, family and friends. He was loved by many and will be sadly 
missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart 
Association or to your favorite charity.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CASKEY, LOGAN AND MAX 

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Logan and Max Caskey, 3 months, a native and resident of Labadieville, died 
Saturday, May 14, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena 
Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the 
church, with cremation to follow the services.

They are survived by their parents, Claude Jr. and Candice Caskey; one sister, 
Kayla Caskey; one brother, Claude Caskey III; their grandparents, Claude Sr. and 
Julie Caskey, Debra Maberry and Eddie Bone; and numerous aunts and uncles.

They were preceded in death by a great-grandfather, Walter Thibodeaux.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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CAVELL, LEO 

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Leo Augustine Cavell, 83, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Lafayette 
since, 1949, died Monday, May 16, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Pius X 
Catholic Church, 201 East Bayou Parkway, Lafayette. Mass will be held at 11:30 
a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial to follow at Lafayette Memorial Park.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lina Kate Coyne Cavell; his sons, John 
Anthony Cavell and wife, Kay, of Baton Rouge, Daniel August Cavell, and wife, 
Belinda, of Thibodaux, Lawrence Arthur Cavell, Philip Aidan Cavell and wife, 
Caroline, of Houma, Jeffrey Alton Cavell and wife, Maura, of Crowley, and 
Charles Alden Cavell and wife, Jennifer, of Bossier City; his daughters, Mary 
Lynne Cavell of Thibodaux, and Nancy Louise Cavell Kane and husband, David, of 
Eureka, Mo.; 23 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary 
Patricia Cavell Bulber of Lake Charles; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Andrew Cavell; his parents, Anthony 
Frank Henry Cavell and Marie Ernestine Whitmore Cavell; his brothers, Alexander 
Whitmore Cavell, Bro. Louis (Anthony Joseph) Cavell, S.C., Francis Raphael 
Cavell Sr., Edgar Richard Cavell and Mark Ignatius Cavell; and his sisters, Sr. 
Mary Leo (Louise Amelda) Cavell, M.S.C. and infant sister, Mary Cavell.

He was a 1994 graduate of Catholic High School of Baton Rouge, and received his 
bachelor of science degree from Louisiana State University in 1950. A veteran of 
the U.S. Navy, he opened the medical lab at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in July 
1949. From December 1954 until his retirement in December 1992, he served as 
Executive Secretary of the Louisiana State Council Knights of Columbus, and 
editor of its monthly newspaper The Louisiana Knight.

At the time of his death, he was a parishioner of Saint Pius X Catholic Church; 
an Honorary Life Member, Past Grand Knight and charter member of Our Lady of 
Fatima Council 3740 Knights of Columbus; an Honorary Life Member and charter 
member of Bishop Schexnayder Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus; a 
charter member of the Lafayette Serra Club; a Knight Commander of the Equestrian 
Order of the Holy Sepulchre; as well as a member of Stanley Martin-Felix Ducrest 
Post 69 of the American Legion.

In lieu flowers, the family requests either offerings for Masses, or that 
memorial contributions be made to the Bishop Greco Memorial Fund, Louisiana 
State Council Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 51166, Lafayette, LA 70505-1166; 
Saint Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road , Saint Benedict, LA 70457-9997; Mother of 
Redeemer Monastery, 168 Monastery Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570-1010; Mother of 
Grace Carmelite Monastery, 1250 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501; or the 
charities of one's choice.

Martin and Castille-Southside Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of 
arrangements.

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KING, MARY 

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Mary Jane King, 47, native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, May 13, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Moses Baptist Church 
in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her companion, Christopher LeBlanc; her parents, Oliver and 
Laura King Sr.; two sons, Rory King and wife, Kizzy, and Rendell King; two 
daughters, Renisha King and Rosheika King; three brothers, Oliver King Jr. at 
Hunts Correctional Center, Alvin King and Phillip King; three sisters, Laura Mae 
Howard, Dianne Flakes and Bobbie Jean King all from Thibodaux; eight 
grandchildren; and her best friend, Debbie Jackson.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Willie and Louise King 
Sr.; her maternal grandparents, Laura Deboue and David Hudson; one brother, Eric 
Lionel King; and one grandchild, Raliyah King.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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LEFORT, NORMAN 

Norman Joseph LeFort, 86, a native of Cut Off and resident of Jackson, died at 
5:28 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

There will be no services.

He is survived by one daughter, Jean LeFort; one brother, E.J. LeFort; three 
sisters, Rita Brunet, Audrey LeFort and Emma Charpentier; four grandchildren; 
and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Gerogina Ledet LeFort; one 
brother, Earlis LeFort; and one sister, Utieve Brunet.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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POPAY, GEORGE, JR.

George Robert Popay Jr., 62, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 
17, 2011.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma.

He is survived by one son, Coy Popay and companion, Dawn Duet; one daughter, 
Kacey P. Folse and husband, Ben; his mother, Catherine Chatagnier Popay; one 
sister, Ava P. Fontenot and husband, Mike; five grandchildren, Brooke Popay, 
Seth Popay, Forest "Gump" Verdin, Marlie Folse and Mia Folse; and many nieces 
and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, George R. Popay Sr.; one nephew, Lindsey 
Robert Fontenot; and his grandparents, Morris and Alice Chatagnier, and George 
and Annie Popay.

George was a die hard LSU fan and requested that all attendees wear purple and 
gold, preferably LSU. He loved playing Santa Claus for all his nieces and 
nephews, and loved playing practical jokes. George was a longtime "Camp 
BlueBird" camper. He will be missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, he would like donations to be made to: Vandebilt Catholic 
High School Athletic Fund- in his name or to SPCA in his name.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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THERIOT, DUANE 

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Duane "DT" Theriot, 49, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 a.m. 
Sunday, May 15, 2011.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. 
Religious services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel.

He is survived by his father, Roland Theriot of Houma; and three brothers, 
Jerome "Ducky" Theriot and wife, Julie, of Houma, Bryan Theriot, and Howard 
Theriot and wife, Chantel, of Houma.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Plaisance Theriot.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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THIBODAUX, LEROY 

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Leroy Paul Thibodaux, 74, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:35 p.m. 
Saturday, May 14, 2011.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Christ the Redeemer 
Catholic Church.

He is survived by his sisters, Margaret Chiasson, Audrey Berthelot, Bonnie 
Stutes, Connie Toups, Jerry Daigle and Judy "Cathy" Deroche; and two brothers, 
Chris Thibodaux and Terry Thibodaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irene Hymel Thibodaux and Reynold 
Thibodaux Sr.; and two brothers, Calvin Thibodaux and Reynold Thibodaux Jr.

He was a retired teacher and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

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THIBODEAUX, LUCILLE 

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Lucille "Lucy" Oncale Thibodeaux, 81, a native and resident of Napoleonville, 
died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Church in 
Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her cousin, Rita St. Pierre and husband, Roger; her friend, 
Betty Griffin and husband, Bruce Jr.; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward P. Thibodeaux; her parents, 
Noah Oncale and Leonide Templet Oncale; and one sister, Rita Mae Oncale.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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TURPEAU, GWENDOLYN 

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Gwendolyn Turpeau, 57, a native and resident of Schriever, died Sunday, May 15, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Moses Baptist Church in 
Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery No. 2 on Sanders Street in Thibodaux.

She is survived by her husband, Wilbert Paul Turpeau of Schriever; one son, 
Donald Bradley Jr. and fiancee, Lisa Colbert of Virginia Beach, Va.; one 
daughter, Gladys Mitchell of Houston; three stepchildren, Jermaine Turpeau and 
wife, Yvonne, of St. Martinsville, Mariel Mitchell and husband, Tyrone, of St. 
Martinsville, and Bridgett Turpeau of St. Martinsville; two brothers, Clarence 
Beamon Jr. and wife, Melanie, of Shreveport and Ronald Beamon and fiancee, 
Terese Francis, of Thibodaux; one sister, Carolyn Beamon of Thibodaux; and eight 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Gladys Beamon; one son-
in-law, Johnathan Mitchell; and one brother, Melvin Beamon.

She was Baptist.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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CAMPBELL, GLORIA 

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Gloria "Momma Lou" Campbell, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Sunday, May 15, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Moses Baptist Church in 
Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with 
burial at Moses Cemetery No. 2 on Sanders Street in Thibodaux.

She is survived by her husband, Charlie Campbell of Thibodaux; two sons, Fleming 
Moore and wife, Patricia, of California and Nathaniel Lewis of Thibodaux; one 
stepson, Edward Carter of Thibodaux; two daughters, Sharlene Lewis, and Carol 
Lewis Hunt and husband, Clarence, of Thibodaux; one stepdaughter, Dianne Carter 
Pike of Thibodaux; one brother, James L. Hills of Thibodaux; two sisters, 
Annette Smith and Flora Thomas both of Thibodaux; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-
grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Annette and Oberlin Moore; one son, 
Wilfred Lewis; one stepson, Morrell Carter; one daughter, Betty Ann Lewis; two 
brothers, Earl Moore and Lionel Hill; and her grandparents, Lilly and Henry 
Hills, and Florence and Willie Moore Sr.

She was a member of Moses Baptist Church.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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CHARPENTIER, IRENE ALLEMAND 

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Irene Allemand Charpentier, 81, a native and resident of Galliano, died 
Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Galliano. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home 
parlor, with burial to follow at Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Lincoln Joseph Charpentier; two 
daughters, Gail Charpentier of Galliano and Lynn Charpentier Callahan and 
husband, Eldon, of Larose; four grandchildren, Nicol B. Merrifield, Jessica 
Barnes, Nicholas Gaston and Tyler Callahan; three great-grandchildren, Holly and 
Jayce Merrifield, and Stephen Huerta; one son-in-law, David Gaston; two 
brothers, Jimmy Allemand and Eno Allemand Jr.; and four sisters, Jeanne Ledet, 
Melda Dufrene, Jenny Savoie and Emily Collins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eno Sr. and Alfacia Brunet Allemand; 
one son, Roger Dale Charpentier; one daughter, Jacqueline "Jackie' Charpentier 
Gaston; and two sisters, Rilda Gisclair and Vera Callais.

Mrs. Charpentier loved cooking for her family and was a loved mother, 
grandmother, and great-grandmother that enjoyed spending time with her 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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COLLIER, BETTY 

Betty A. Collier, 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Vidor for 48 years, 
died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas.

Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today at Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor. Funeral 
services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial to 
follow at 2 p.m. at Beech Creek Cemetery in Spurger, Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Richard T. Collier Sr. of Vidor; four sons, 
Richard T. Collier Jr. and wife, Annette, of Vinton, Rodney Collier and wife, 
Nancy, of Vidor, Russ Collier of Oklahoma City, and Randall Collier and wife, 
Donna, of Beaumont; two daughters, Robin Misenheimer and husband, Hugh Warren, 
and Rebecca Domec and husband, Craig, all of Vidor; two brothers, Edward Gros 
and Joseph Gros; one sister, Enola Waguespack, all of Thibodaux; 12 
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was a homemaker.

Memorial Funeral Home of Vidor, Texas is in charge of arrangements.

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DUFRENE, RUTH 

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Ruth LeBlanc Dufrene, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 
17, 2011.

No services are scheduled.

She is survived by one son, James Dufrene Jr. and wife, Linda; two daughters, 
Paulette Adams and husband, Jerry, and Sherry Tabor; two brothers, Ronald and 
Charles LeBlanc; one sister, Elysie Douglas; and numerous grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Dufrene Sr.; her parents, Harris 
LeBlanc and Selica Badeaux LeBlanc; and one brother, Harris LeBlanc Jr.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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GRIFFIN, ANTHONY 

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Anthony "Tony" Joseph Griffin, 58, a resident of Houma, died at 4:10 a.m. 
Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland 
and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in 
Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in 
the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa C. Griffin; his parents, Alden Griffin Sr. 
and Vivian B. Griffin; two daughters, Elizabeth Berthelot and husband, Jeremie, 
and Victoria Bourgeois; one brother, Alden "Pookie" Griffin Jr.; one sister, 
Gail Soudelier; and three grandchildren.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PORTIER, LAURA 

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Laura Mae Portier, 84, a native of Chauvin and resident of Saint Amant, died at 
10:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held 
at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Joey Michael Baudean and wife, Kathleen of Saint 
Amant; six grandchildren, Tammy Morales, Dodie B. Matthews, Jessica B. Szomi, 
Ashley Baudean, Ariel Baudean and Hylas Baudean; 12 great-grandchildren, Chelsea 
Morales, Destinee Morales, Keely Morales, Lacey Bourque, Caitlin Matthews, Colby 
Matthews, Brenden Szomi, Brycen Szomi, Brentten Baudean, Tristan Baudean, 
Bre'annah Baudean and Destanee' Baudean; and one sister, Odile "Dee Dee" 
Pellerin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Portier and Mary Henry Portier; 
two children, Kenneth Joseph Boudreaux and Sheila Baudean Fredrick; three 
sisters, Azora Bergeron, Aldoris Portier and Anna Carrere; and three brothers, 
Johnny Portier, Harold Portier and Jimmy Portier.

She worked for the Continental Can Company and the Jefferson Parish School 
Board. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

The family would like to thank the staff, nurses and doctors at Amedysis Hospice 
and Ascension Oaks Nursing Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the 
Alzheimer's Association .

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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ADAMS, ROY 

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Roy Louis Adams, 84, a native of Cut Off and resident of Golden Meadow, died 
Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at 
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his loving companion, Mrs. Mildred Rousse; four sons, Wayne 
Adams, Jack Adams and wife, Theresa, Jerry Adams and wife, Patty, and James 
Adams and wife, Debbie; two sisters, Gloria Eymard and Irene Matherne; five 
grandchildren, Melissa Adams Garrison, Elizabeth Adams Turpin, Samantha Adams 
Hymel, Hayley Adams and Mathew Adams; and one great-grandson, Mark Caffery 
Garrison Jr.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louella G. Adams; his parents, Earline and 
Louis Adams; and one brother, Dallas Adams.

He was Catholic, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW and 
American Legion. He was an avid fisherman and loved to dance. He was retired 
from Otis Engineering. He was well loved and will be deeply missed by his 
companion, family and friends.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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ALLEMAND, TROY 

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Troy Michael Allemand, 42, a native of Lockport and resident of California, died 
Thursday, May 5, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic 
Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his mother, Hazel Allemand; two aunts, Linda and Wilma 
Allemand; his godparents, Sidney and Shirley B. Allemand; four uncles, Lester, 
Haze, Adam, and Michael Allemand; and Eve Lee Davis.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Stella Ledet Allemand; 
and three cousins, Cindy and Shelly Stevens, and Jacques Allemand.

Special thanks to his "Adopted Family":Samuel Rosado, Dana Kent, Debbie, Phuong, 
Jeff, Sloan, Amanda, Lucy, Estelle and his baseball team "Bulldogs."

He was Catholic.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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BRUPBACHER, JOHN 

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John Nelson "Tibby" Brupbacher, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux and 
longtime resident of Des Allemands, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2011.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christen Cemetery in Des 
Allemands.

He is survived by one son, Gary Brupbacher and wife, Sandra; two brothers, Jesse 
and Glenn Brupbacher; four sisters, Thelma Bernard, Ida Doland, Betty Ruiz and 
Geraldine Vannoy; and three grandchildren, Gary Jr., Tracy, and Reece 
Brupbacher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto Frank Brupbacher Sr. and Lydia 
Pertuit Brupbacher; one son, Bruce Nelson Brupbacher; two brothers, Orie and 
Otto Jr. Brupbacher; and two sisters, Clara "Sis" Dufrene and Ruth "Dootsie" 
Roy.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CASTLE, ISAAC, SR.

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Isaac "Ike" Castle Sr., 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist 
Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in Southdown Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Edrien Myles Castle of Houma; three sons, Isaac 
Castle Jr. , Trent Castle and wife, Renee, of Gray and Timothy Castle and wife, 
Katie, of Houma; three daughters, Carolyn Victor and husband, Terry, of 
Schriever, Linda Young and husband, John, and Elaine Castle Smith of Houma; one 
brother, Curtis Castle and wife, Stella of Houma; one sister, Annabell Parker of 
Stanford, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Millie Gray Castle; four 
brothers, Dave Castle, Williams Castle, Rev. Kermit Simmons and Rev. Harrison 
Castle; and five sisters, Elavia Lyons, Ada Simmons Smith, Helen Castle, Olivia 
Jones and Bert Castle.

He was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church and a retired fisherman.

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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GUIDROZ, KEITH 

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Keith Joseph Guidroz, 63, a native of Larose and resident of Delcambre, passed 
away at 2:29 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at his residence.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today at Evangeline Funeral Home, with 
interment to be held privately at a later date.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Lois Billiot Guidroz of Delcambre; four 
daughters, April G. Tatum and husband, Joseph Jr., of Delcambre, Frannie K. 
Guidroz all of Delcambre, Lillie G. Busby and husband, Lee, of Abbeville, and 
Julliene G. Leyva and husband, Justin, of Erath; two sons, Jeremiah K. Guidroz 
and wife, Karen, and Torrey T. Guidroz and wife, Helen, all of Delcambre; 12 
grandchildren, Ralen LeBlanc, Harley LeBlanc, Joshua Boudreaux, Erica Busby, 
Kirsten Breaux, Mariah Tatum, Alexia Breaux, Cory Guidroz, Colby Guidroz, Javier 
Leyva, Arianna Leyva and Zailee Leyva; his stepfather, William E. Wells; his 
stepmother, Delores M. Guidroz; and two brothers, Hank W. Wells of Mathews and 
Harris J. Guidroz Jr. of North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harris Guidroz Sr.; his mother, Lily 
Rose Bouvier Wells; and one sister, Gerry G. Richmond.

Mr. Guidroz was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed duck 
carving. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to: Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 
Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 70503.

Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

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JACKSON, GARLY 

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Garly Scott Jackson, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Rising Sun 
Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, 
with burial in Southdown Cemetery.

She is survived by four sons, Ben and wife, Cynthia Mosely of Florida, Miller 
and wife, Robin Mosely of Houma, Ronald and companion, Dorothy Mosely of Luling, 
and Eric and wife, Brianna Mosely of Georgia; three daughters, Geszel and 
companion Lawrence Mosely, Andre and companion, Josiah Mosely, and Shelia 
Townsend of Mississippi; six brothers, Willie Scott of Houma, James and wife, 
Dorothy Scott, of Oakland, Calif., Albert and wife, Ivanola Scott, of Modesto, 
Calif., Lionel and wife, Lucy Scott, of Baton Rouge, Richard and wife, Margie 
Scott, of Houma, and Clyde and wife, Elizabeth Scott, of Houma; three sisters, 
Jennie Quinn of Gray, Delores Lewis and Bernie Randolph of Houma; 27 
grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Mosely Sr.; her parents, Willis 
and Lucy T. Scott Turner; one son, Kenneth Mosely; and five brothers, Earl, 
Herbert, Claude, Joseph, and Robert Scott.

He was Baptist.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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JONES, JOANN 

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JoAnn Jones, 57, a native of Assumption Parish and resident of Houma, died 
Friday, May 13, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held 
at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. John Baptist Church 
Cemetery in Napoleonville.

She is survived by two daughters, Sharhonda Coleman of Houma and Carenda Gilton 
of Thibodaux; three brothers, Rev. Lloyd Jones Jr. and Gordon Jones, both of 
Napoleonville, and Richard Jones of Thibodaux; five sisters, Emma Jean Wade of 
Atlanta, Yvonne Jones Williams of Napoleonville, Yvette Porter of Elizabethtown, 
Ky., Virgie Davis of Houma and Jane Campbell of Austin, Texas; nine 
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Sr. and Naomi Jones; one son, 
Samuel Thomas; one sister, Joyce Barrio; her grandparents, Ruth Godfrey and 
Joseph Akiens; and one nephew, Richard Jones Jr.

She was Baptist.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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JOHNSON, MARK 

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Mark Anthony Johnson, 43, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Belle Rose, 
died Monday, May 16, 2011.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 
101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. 
Salem Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the 
church, with burial at Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville.

He is survived by his wife, Bessie W. Johnson; six sisters, Olanda Johnson, 
Stephanie and husband, Bruce Allen, Stella Johnson, Rose Joseph, Sharlene 
Johnson, and Marlene Johnson all of Donaldsonville; two brothers, Dena and wife, 
Elsa Johnson, and Lawrence Johnson; three aunts; one uncle; and a host of 
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Johnson; his grandparents, 
Victor and Albertha Johnson; three brothers, Victor, Leroy, and Johnnie Johnson; 
and his mother-in-law, Permilla Williams.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements.

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LEE, ELEANOR 

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Eleanor Jones Lee, 66, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, May 
17, 2011.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral 
Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Benedict 
the Moor Catholic Church in Bertrandville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday 
at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Royal Lee Jr.; one sister, Mary Alice and 
husband, Wilber Lewis of Larose; one brother, Ronald and wife, Groverlyn Jones 
of Napoleonville; her godmother; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Maude and Nathaniel Jones Sr.; one 
son, Joseph Lee; and one brother, Nathaniel Jones Jr.

She was a homemaker.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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LUTCHER, JAMON, SR.

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Jamon Lutcher Sr., 28, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gibson, 
died Sunday, April 24, 2011.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Church of Christ, with burial 
in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his companion, Angelina Salinas; one son, Jamon Stanley 
Lutcher Jr.; his parents, Deanna Lutcher and Stanley Briggs; three brothers, 
Stanley Briggs Jr., Thaddeus Lutcher and Terrell Short; and two sisters, Melissa 
Burrans and Jaylen Briggs.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rosa Rener Lutcher Lewis, and Ella 
Mae Eledrige and Elmore Eledrige; and one brother, Herchel Royal Lutcher.

He was Baptist.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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MARSHALL, CURTIS CHARLES 

Curtis Charles Marshall, 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died Saturday, May 14, 2011.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Community Funeral Home 
Chapel, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Clay Marshall; his first wife, Linda M. Simmons; 
one son, John Curtis Marshall; one daughter, Kayla Renee Marshall Eschete; three 
brothers. Theophilus Charles, Joseph Marshall and Micheal Jones; three sisters, 
Dorothy Jones, Audretta Wilkerson and Linda M. Matthews; and one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marian Marshall and Berwick Woodard; 
one brother, John Marshall; and thee sisters, Anita Hooker, Ina Clair Baker and 
Olivia Charles.

He was Baptist.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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NARCISSE, CUSEY 

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Cusey Narcisse, 97, a native of Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Thursday, May 12, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Mount Carmel 
Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his brother, Rudolph Narcisse Sr. and wife, Odeal of Vacherie; 
one sister, Jeanette Sanders of New Orleans; and a host of nieces, nephews, 
cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Anna Narcisse; his first 
wife, Victoria Narcisse; his second wife, Gertrude Narcisse; one son, Emile 
Narcisse; two brothers, Curbit Narcisse and Justillien Narcisse Sr.; and six 
sisters, Betsy Narcisse, Florence Williams, Vanilla Johnson, Mary Albert, Eunice 
Alexander and Agnes Robertson.

He was Baptist.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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PROSPERIE, THERESA 

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Theresa Marie Matherne Prosperie, 81, a native and resident of Montegut, died 
Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

She is survived by three daughters, Claudia Prosperie, Elaine Theresa Pitre and 
husband, Roland, and Eva Adams and husband, Spencer; four sons, Myron "Black" 
Prosperie, Claude "Dutt" Prosperie Jr. and wife, Elsie, Wayne "Boo" Prosperie 
and wife, Rhonda, and Bryan "Coonie" Prosperie and wife, Mary; one half-sister, 
Mary Anne; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Joseph Prosperie Sr.; her 
parents, Alphonse Matherne and Ammie Brunet; her daughter-in-law, Karen 
Prosperie; two grandsons, Myron Prosperie and Jeremy Bourg; one granddaughter, 
Mary Prosperie; and one great-grandson, Joshua Prosperie.

She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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STAIDUM, DEBORAH 

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Deborah Gauche Staidum, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, 
died Friday, May 13, 2011.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Greater St. Matthews Baptist 
Church. A tribute service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at New Rising Sun 
Baptist Church, with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

She is survived by her husband, Allen P. Staidum Sr.; three sons, Allen P. 
Staidum Jr., Frederick and wife, Janice Staidum Sr. and Carlton and wife, Sherry 
Staidum Sr.; four daughters, Geraund and husband, Isaiah Lawson, Marilyn 
Staidum, Gwendolyn and husband, Leslie Joseph, and Angela and husband, Walter 
Miles; two brothers-in-law, George Kelly of Los Angeles and Louis Thomas of El 
Sobento, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Ezora B. Gauche and Annie Mae Lawson; 20 
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Chaney Braxton Gauche; one 
son, Jason Staidum; three brothers, Benjamin and wife, Mildred Gauche, Grable 
Gauche Sr. and Marion Gauche; and two sisters, Alice G. Johnson and Emelda G. 
Kelly.

She was a member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church. She served on the 
deaconness and beautifying Ministries and was a hospitality coordinator for the 
church.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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TURNER, THEODORE 

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Theodore "Teddy" Turner, 57, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, 
May 11, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Vision Community 
Christian Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday at the church, with burial at the Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in 
Raceland.

He is survived by his wife, Marsha Turner of Raceland; his mother, Helen Turner 
of Raceland; three sons, Dwayne Gray and companion, Deidre, of Thibodaux, 
Dominic Turner Sr. and wife, Kenira, of Gray and Tarrance Wilson of Harvey; one 
stepson, Cleophus Ingram and companion, Keisha of Raceland; two daughters, 
Indiana Howard of Raceland and Roxanne Holmes of Baton Rouge; three 
stepdaughters, Shawanna Ingram and companion, Justin, LaKresha Jones and 
husband, Clarence, both of Bayou Blue and Regina Wilson of Harvey; two brothers, 
Albert Turner Jr. of Terrytown and Lawrence Davis of Raceland; and five sisters, 
Louella Triggs and husband, Leroy Sr., of Raceland, Donna Triggs and husband, 
Leroy Jr., of Raceland, Fannie Wise and husband, Henry Jr., of Orlando, Fla., 
Kathleen Gray and husband, Evan, of Raceland and Olevia Avila and husband, 
Alfred, of Raceland.

He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Turner Sr.; two brothers, Darryl 
Turner and Cleophus Turner; one sister, Gail Davis; and one grandson, Justin 
Lawson Jr.

He was Baptist.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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WIGGINS, CHARLES 

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Sgt. Major Charles "Charlie" Edward Wiggins, 78, a native of Shelby, N.C. and 
resident of Raceland, died at 8:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the VFW Hall in 
Raceland. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the hall, with 
burial at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary.

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Rushing Wiggins; three sons, Malcolm Wiggins 
and wife, Katharin, James Wiggins, and Kenneth Wiggins and wife, Donna; one 
stepson, Clarence H. Singletary Jr.; one daughter, Denise Watts and husband, 
Ashley; two stepdaughters, Jennie Rebecca Armstrong and Jene Rochel Singletary; 
one sister, Aileen Walker; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six 
great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Wiggins; his parents, Guy 
and Vernie Wiggins; six brothers, Andy, Bob, Eugene, John, G.W., and Lloyd 
Wiggins; one sister, Mary Lee Hufstickler; and one grandchild.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of V.F.W., American Legion and Cooties.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BARTON, ALCINA 

Alcina Marie "Tina" Barton, 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of River 
Ridge, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at her residence.

The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Southern 
Funeral Home in Winnfield. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at 
the funeral home, with interment in Brown Cemetery near Atlanta.

Those left to cherish her memories are two sons, Michael Barton of Chattanooga, 
Tenn. and Anthony Barton of League City, Texas; one daughter, Cynthia Barton-
Ruiz of River Ridge; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruno Durocher and Rita Hebert 
Durocher; and her husband, Benny M. Barton.

Mrs. Barton was born Sept. 9, 1944 in Thibodaux. She never met a stranger and 
enjoyed prayer and sharing scripture with all those in need.

Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield is in charge of arrangements.

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HARRER, JOSEPH, SR.

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Joseph "Joe" Wagner Harrer Sr., 84, a native of Chapel Hill, S.C. and resident 
of Thibodaux, died at 6:49 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral 
Home. Religious services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral 
home, with burial at Chalkhead Baptist Cemetery in Ozark, Ala.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Bagwell Harrer; one son, Joseph W. Harrer Jr.; 
one daughter, Anne H. Ledet and husband, Michael M. Ledet; one sister, Marcella 
H. Congdon; four grandchildren, Erin P. Louviere and husband, Steven, Rachel E. 
Harrer, Michael W. Ledet and Jeffrey H. Ledet; and two great-grandchildren, 
Robert J. Louviere and William N. Louviere.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustave Adolphus Harrer and Florence 
Wagner Harrer; one brother, Gustave Harrer; and one sister, Laeticia H. Snow.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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MINTON, WILLIAM, III

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William Andrew Minton III, 73, a native of Selma, Ala. and resident of 
Thibodaux, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011.

Religious services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home 
Chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Guy Minton; three sons, William G. 
Minton, Charles M. Minton and wife, Maxine, and Tommy A. Minton and wife, Marie; 
one daughter, Missy Waters; three sisters, Charlotte Allman, Jane Forshey and 
Teresa Strichik; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. Minton Jr. and Thelma 
Crumpton Minton; and one grandchild, Charlie Minton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Heart Association , 
1101 Northchase Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30067 or The American Diabetes Association , 
P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CARTER, RUBY 

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Ruby "Mae" King Carter, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Residence Baptist Church. 
Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in 
Union Benevolent Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Kenneth Chambers of Houma; three daughters, Roberta 
White and husband, Napoleon Sr., Sandra Robinson and husband, Ronald Sr., of 
Houma, and Lynette Ray and husband, Charles Sr., of Dallas; one brother, 
Sterling King Jr. and wife, Romesie of Houma; 19 grandchildren; and six great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sterling King Sr. and Gertrude Nixon 
Johnson; one daughter, Shelia M. King Smith; and her grandparents, Elizabeth 
Sims Nixon and Westley Nixon.

She was a member and usher at Residence Baptist Church. She was a retired cook 
for the Terrebonne Parish School Board.

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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MAISOG, RENE 

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Rene M. Maisog, 78, a native of Manila, Philippines and resident of Houma, died 
at 5:28 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma and 
from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Religious 
services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy 
Rosary Cemetery.

He is survived by two sons, Rex Maisog and wife, Josie, and Roy Maisog and wife, 
Debbie; one daughter, Riza Ritter; one sister, Norma Boudreaux; six 
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Domingo Maisog; his parents, Pablo 
and Librada Maisog; and one brother, Rudy Maisog.

He was a parishioner of Annunzaia Catholic Church.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BERNARD, CHARLES 

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Charles Vincent Bernard, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, 
died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church. A Military service will follow at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Mass 
will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joyce Guidry Bernard; one son, Ronnie 
Bernard and wife, Cindy; two daughters, Rhonda Daviet and husband, Barry, and 
Rona Dinsmore and husband, Ron; three brothers, Melvin, Louis, and Douglas 
"Dougie" Bernard; two sisters, Thelma "Sis" Leonard and Mary Ann Pierce; and 
five grandchildren, Joseph, Jared, and Leah Bernard, Sarah Daviet and Gracie 
Dinsmore.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Pauline Williams Bernard; 
and four brothers, Dudley, Norris "Brod", Stanley, and Bill Bernard.

He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran 
and a Schlumberger retiree.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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CALLAIS, ELLA 

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Ella Mae Alario Callais, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 
7:10 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt 
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday 
at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Gary Callais and wife, Linda Lorraine Callais; one 
daughter, Janis Callais Cuneo; one sister, Virges A. France; three 
grandchildren, Amy Callais, Donny Callais and Tara Babin; and seven great-
grandchildren, Lani, Kal, Halle, Branden, Elsie, Jake and Emma.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vendon J. Callais; her parents, Joseph 
Alario Jr. and Alida Falgout Alario; one brother, Alton Alario; and two sisters, 
Melva Falgout and Pearl Callais.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden 
Meadow.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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BILLIOT, WILLIS 

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Willis Antoine Billiot, 88, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:19 a.m. 
Sunday, May 22, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Most 
Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the 
church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his niece, Mae Mary Gregoire of Houma; and many nieces and 
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertrand Billiot and Helena Billiot nee 
Billiot; five brothers, Lester, Thaddeus, Nelson, Camille, and Evince Billiot; 
and five sisters, Alzina "Nan" Gregoire, Ismay Gregoire, Marie Verrett, Ellen 
Verrett and Ida Billiot.

He was a fisherman and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church.

The family would like to thank Bayou Home Care, Respiratory at Chateau 
Terrebonne and Dr. Terry Dellord.

To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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CHAUVIN, EUGENE 

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Eugene J. Chauvin, 58, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 22, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and 
from noon to funeral time Wednesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass 
will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery 
in Chauvin.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille "Lucy" Michel Chauvin; two sons, Clay 
Chauvin and wife, Shelly, and Casey Chauvin; one daughter, Lyndsey Chauvin; one 
stepson, Troy Michel and wife, Julie; his beloved pet, "Peanut"; his mother, 
Jennie Chauvin; one sister, Earline Watson and husband, Daryle; four 
grandchildren, Whitney Chauvin, Connor Chauvin, Lizabeth Michel and Rebecca 
Michel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl J. "Tootie" Chauvin.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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LEE, AMELIA 

Amelia Lee, 74, a native of Raceland, died Sunday, May 22, 2011.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Raceland Presbyterian.

She is survived by two sons, Ritchie Toups and wife, Mary, and Roddy Toups; two 
daughters, Donita Toups Qualey, and Dawn Toups and husband, Wayne "Pauly" 
Breaux; one sister, Bonita Lee Laughlin; six grandchildren; and two great-
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ritchie Lee and Vera Lee; and one son, 
Ritchie Lee Toups.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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ORGERON, PAT 

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Pat Orgeron, 78, a native of Anacoco and resident of Galliano, died at 8 p.m. 
Sunday, May 22, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home 
in Galliano. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
in Galliano, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose.

She is survived by her husband, Clyde A. Orgeron; four daughters, Theresa Duet 
and husband, Jonathan, Celeste Daigle and husband, Mike, Mary Howard and 
husband, Curtis, and Anne Dantin and husband, Ched; one sister, Miron Porter; 10 
grandchildren, Jace and wife Aimee, Jennifer, Michael, Christopher, Samuel 
Alexandra, Matthew, Samantha, Zachary and Claire; and one great-grandchild, 
Olivia.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Omah Davis.

She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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GASERY, LINDA 

Linda A. "Queenie" Gasery, 58, a resident of Gray, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home.

She is survived by one daughter, Angel Barrow; one brother, Iziah Gasery; and 
seven sisters, Claudette McKay, Betty Bryant, Karen Barrow, Jacquelyn Clay, 
Joyce Pharr, Lenora Valentine and Patricia Poindexter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Binel and Rose Gasery; one brother, 
Binel Gasery Jr.; and two sisters, Constance Gasery and Ruby Lee Redmond.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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SANCHEZ, TORY 

Tory Paul Sanchez, 32, a native of Pierre Part and resident of Paincourtville, 
died Sunday, May 22, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Catholic 
Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, 
with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Cherie Simoneaux Sanchez; his parents, Brady and 
Brenda Landry Sanchez; one daughter, Molly Grace Sanchez; one brother, Trey 
Davis Sanchez; two sisters, Lacy Marie Sanchez and Hope Michelle Sanchez; his 
paternal grandmother, Wineva Blanchard Sanchez; and his maternal grandmother, 
Lizzie Marie Daigle Landry.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sonny Pierre Sanchez and Davis G. 
Landry.

He was a supervisor with Performance Contractors and also served in the U.S. 
Marine Corps.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Ascension Catholic Primary School, 
Donaldsonville.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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TREADWAY, JENNIFER 

Jennifer Lea Menard Treadway, 49, a native of Gueydon and resident of Gray, died 
at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011.

No services will be held.

She is survived by one son, Jacob Matthew Treadway and daughter-in-law, Tina 
Billiot Treadway; one daughter, Treas Marie Treadway and companion, Gerry 
Bennefiel; her mother, Katherine Dominguez Menard; two brothers, Brian and 
Wendell Menard; two sisters, Sandra Munsen and Jill Menard; and three 
grandchildren, Preston and Pennie Lane Treadway, and Jaxon Bennefiel.

She was preceded in death by her father, Milton Joseph Menard Jr.; and one 
brother, Carlos Menard.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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WALKER, JAMES 

James "Jim" Joseph Walker, 75, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 
2:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Ann Catholic 
Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Gaspard Walker; four children, Dr. James J. 
Walker and wife, Stephanie D. Walker, of Brewton, Ala., David J. Walker and 
wife, Pam, of Lafayette, Sandra W. Vedros and husband, Gerard A. Vedros, of 
Houma and Stephanie W. Johnson and husband, Jeffrey L . Johnson of Baton Rouge; 
10 grandchildren, Leigh, Jonathon, Alyson, and Victoria Walker, Emily and Andrew 
Vedros, Jake and Molly Johnson, Lauren Matt and Brock May; one great-
granddaughter, Ashley Matt; one great-grandson, James Vedros Elliott; and one 
sister, Patricia W. Reid of Lafayette.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Joseph Walker and Pearl Ellender 
Walker; three brothers, Walter "Bill" Walker, Kenneth "Ken" Walker and Bernard 
"Ben" Walker; and two sisters, Marge W. Chauvin and Elda "Pete" W. Hurley.

He retired from a long career in the oil field and was a parishioner of St. Ann 
Catholic Church.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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ARCENEAUX, JERE' 

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Jere' Lynn Elliott Arceneaux, 45, a native of Lakeland, Fla. and resident of 
Houma, died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Lakeland, Fla.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Elmo Arceneaux; her father, Gerald Allen 
Elliott; and one daughter, Alexis Ann Domingue.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Judith Ann Doppelheuer.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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AUTHEMENT, ADRIAN 

Adrian Anthony Authement, 77, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died 
Thursday, May 19, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 
a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 
11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by three sons, Rodney Authement and wife, Juanita, of Tyler, 
Texas, Corey Authement and wife, Loleta, of Comacalco, Mexico and Randy 
Authement of Houma; one sister, Jeanette Authement Stringer and husband, Steven 
of Houma; seven grandchildren, Shannon, Michael, Kandace, Anjelle, Whitney, 
Corey Jr., and Krizya Authement; and nine grandchildren, Natalie, Christian, 
Alexis, Madison, Brennan, Connor, Kaylee, and Kynzie Authement and Trent Price.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney and Zeldia Marie Prosperie 
Authement; and two brothers, Leroy and Norman Authement.

He was disabled. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, American Legion, V.F.W. 
and a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BLANCHARD, JEFFREY 

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Jeffrey A. Blanchard, 75, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, 
died Monday, May 23, 2011 in Las Cruces, N.M.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 
a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home.

He is survived by his wife, Mary C. Blanchard; four sons, Jeffrey Blanchard and 
wife, Jasmine, Albert Blanchard and wife, Vicky, Randy Cox and companion, 
Angela, and Denny Billiot and wife, Jennifer; five daughters, Lisa and Sara 
Blanchard, Joann Parfait, Helen Littleton and Michelle Martin; three brothers, 
Alvin Blanchard Sr., Horace Blanchard and wife, Lorena, and Gary Blanchard and 
wife, Bonnie; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended 
family, friends, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Virginia Blanchard; one 
grandson, Quentin Kingen; and three sisters, Pearl Whitney Guy, Mae Duplantis 
and Theresa Naquin.

He was the longtime owner and operator of Houma Body and Fender. He was a Navy 
veteran. He is already and will be greatly missed by all who were a part of his 
life.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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GONZALES, LUCILLE 

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Lucille "Mary Lou" Marie Gonzales, 73, a native of Thibodaux and resident of 
Houma, died at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral 
in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in 
the church cemetery.

She is survived by many loving family and friends who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus Gonzales and Lucille Mire 
Gonzales; and one sister, Joan Ann Gonzales.

Miss Gonzales was a devoted retired teacher who loved the many children she 
taught. She graduated from Nicholls State University with a bachelor's degree in 
education. She was a loving sister and friend and will be missed by many.

Special thanks to Haydel Hospice and The Suites at Sugar Mill Point for their 
care and dedication.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a veterans association or Catholic 
Charities.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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HALE, JOHNSON, JR.

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Johnson "Bubba" Hale Jr., 65, a resident of Houma, passed away Saturday, May 21, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 
5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, with a memorial service immediately 
following.

He is survived by his beloved sons, J. Lyons Hale III of Mandeville, Samuel Hale 
III of Arlington, Texas, Nicholas Hale of Lafayette and Paul Hale of New 
Orleans; their wives, four grandchildren; and his brother and best friend, 
Robert L. Hale III of Ono Island, Ala.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude M. Hale and Johnson L. Hale 
Sr.

Johnson was born on Feb. 2, 1946 in New Orleans. He was vice-president with 
FlowChem Technologies. He attended The Goethe Institute in Munich, Germany, and 
was a graduate of Nicholls State University with a degree in petroleum services. 
He served as chairman of the Delta Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute, 
was a founder, past national president, Lafayette chapter representative, and 
director emeritus of the American Association of Drilling Engineers, and a past 
chairman of the Industry Advisory Committee to the Petroleum Services program at 
Nicholls State University.

He was a devoted father, dear friend to many and active in several civic 
affairs, fishing, hunting, coastal conservation, and historical organizations.

He worked in the drilling services industry for more than 36 years in the cities 
of Houma, New Orleans, Cairo, Egypt, and Jakarta, Indonesia.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to The Coastal 
Conservation Association or Looziana Basset Rescue.

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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LEGENDRE, DOROTHY 

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Dorothy Trosclair Legendre, 88, a native of Chackbay and resident of Marrero for 
the past 61 years, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 8 a.m. to 
funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. 
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the 
church cemetery. For further funeral information or directions, please call 
Mothe Funeral Home at 504-366-4343.

She was the beloved wife of the late Adley J. Legendre; daughter of the late 
Valcour and Ella Trosclair; mother of Terry J. Legendre and wife, Eleanor, 
Cheryl Ann Legendre Dufrene and husband, Daniel, and Cheryl Lee Legendre Rojas 
and husband, Johnny; grandmother to her only grandchild, Todd LeGlue; and sister 
of Wilver Trosclair, Raymond Trosclair, Audrey Morvant, Thelma Morvant, Betty 
Joyce Clement and the late Raines Adams.

Dorothy retired as a Nurse's Aide with West Jefferson Medical Center after 
serving 32 years.

Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements.

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MARTINO, JOSEPH 

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Joseph Michael Martino (Martinez Jr.), 60, a native of New Orleans and resident 
of Slidell, died Monday, May 23, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home 
in Houma. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at the funeral home, with 
a private burial to follow.

He is survived by his parents, Isabel Cedotal Hill and Joseph Martinez; three 
sons, Michael Joseph Martino, Marcus Anthony Martino and Maximus Jude Martino; 
three daughters, Mia Anne Martinez and companion, Herbert Fitch Jr., Falon 
Ashley Martinez and Marissa Cheree Martino; and one grandchild, Zoe Rene' 
Martinez.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Martinez Theriot; and his 
grandparents, Oscar and Julia Gaudet Cedotal, and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Martinez.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society .

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PORCHE, GLORIA 

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Gloria Hebert Porche, 81, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died 
Wednesday, May 25, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic 
Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Wilbert Porche Sr.; three sons, David Porche, 
Wilbert Porche Jr. and Mark Porche; three daughters, Charlene Porche, Donna Lee 
Porche and Lynn Pittman; one brother, Steven Hebert; two sisters, Ella Mae 
Guidry and Shirley Fanguy; 23 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Leona Marcel Hebert; one 
son, James "Jimmy" Porche; one daughter, Susan Porche Levron; three brothers, 
J.C. Hebert, Joel Hebert and Bobby Hebert; and one sister, Jeanette Hebert.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross for the 
benefit of flood victims.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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TINDALL, VERNA 

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Verna "Tillie" Tindall, 91, a native of Purvis, Miss. and resident of Houma, 
went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 23, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia, 
Miss. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Corinth Baptist 
Church Cemetery in Purvis, Miss.

She is survived by one sister, Joyce Levron; and many nieces and nephews 
including her niece and caregiver, April Levron Boudreaux.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Sallie Poyner Swan; four 
brothers, Aryie, Ebb, L.C., and E.J. Swan; and three sisters, Etta Stringer, Vie 
Crider and Velma Smith.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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WYBLE, LOUIS 

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Louis Winforn Wyble, 68, a native of Port Barre and resident of Gheens, died at 
10:41 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Raceland, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

He is survived by two sons, James and Kenneth Wyble; one daughter, Cammy Free 
and husband, Keith; two brothers, Dale and Glen Wyble; four grandchildren; and 
three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Dufrene Wyble; and his parents, Louis 
V. Wyble Jr. and Ella Lucille Wyble Tyler.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BARROW, RODNEY 

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Rodney Louis "Rip" Barrow, 46, a native of Gray and resident of Atlanta, died 
Wednesday, May 11, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Olive Baptist 
Church. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one brother, Tony M. Barrow of Gray; and one sister, Tammy M. 
Barrow and husband, Sam of Thibodaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph L. Barrow and Sementra Taylor 
Barrow.

He was an HR Analyst.

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BAUDOIN, WILTON 

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Wilton J. "Putt" Baudoin, 90, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, 
died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic 
Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Norma F. Baudoin; one son, Gary J. 
Baudoin Sr. and wife, Mary Sue; one daughter, Gail Ann Baudoin Verzwyvelt and 
husband, James K.; five grandchildren, Tod Neal Baudoin, Melinda "Mindy" 
Gonzales and husband, David Sr., Gary Baudoin Jr. and wife, Shannon, James 
Verzwyvelt and wife, Joni Faye, and David L. Verzwyvelt and wife, Ginger; two 
great-grandchildren, Bruce Michael Adams and David Blain "D.J." Gonzales Jr.; 
and one step-great-grandson, Chet Davidson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tastet Noel and Inez Roussell Baudoin; 
five brothers, Earl, Roy, Hubert, Willard, and Lloyd Baudoin; and two sisters, 
May Belle Baudoin Caillet and Louise Baudoin Richard.

He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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FISCHER, DOROTHY 

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Dorothy "Dot" Porche Chatagnier Fischer, 81, a native of Bayou Blue and life-
long resident of Houma, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at her home 
surrounded by family.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 pm. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be 
held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 
2.

She is survived by one son, Gary Chatagnier and wife, Sharon; two daughters, Amy 
Chatagnier Champagne and husband, Mark, and Janie Chatagnier Roger and husband, 
Chris, all of Houma; two stepchildren, Sheen Fischer and wife, Editha, of 
Escondido, Calif. and Dr. Melissa Fischer of Shalimar, Fla.; 13 grandchildren, 
Gary F. Chatagnier and wife, Amy, Craig Catagnier and wife, Jessica, Chad 
Chatagnier, Matt Chatagnier and wife, Tyra, Allyson, Kyle, and Anna Champagne, 
Renee, Kristen, Brent, and Ryan Roger, and Marshal and Quincey Fischer; four 
great-grandchildren, Jordan, Alexis, Hayden, and Victoria Chatagnier; one 
brother, Jannard Porche and wife, Linda; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Francis J. Chatagnier and Earl C. 
Fischer; her parents, James and Elvire LeBoeuf Porche; two brothers, James 
"J.P." and Horace Porche; and five sisters, Lura P. Authement, Pearl P. Kappel, 
Henrietta P. Leonard, Helen P. Creel and Hazel P. Boudreaux.

Many thanks to her devoted care-givers.

She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. She loved her family 
above all else and was very much loved in return.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to St. Francis de 
Sales Cathedral.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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FLAKES, MARTHA 

Martha Flakes, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 21, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church 
in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, 
with burial at the church cemetery No. 2 in Thibodaux.

She is survived by one son, Glynn Flakes and wife, Mary of Thibodaux; and three 
sisters, Louella Rogers of Michigan, Mercedes Winston of Gretna and Mary Louise 
Williams of Slidell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jules Sr. and Elizabeth Flakes; four 
brothers, Lawrence, Raymond Sr., Jules Jr., and Eddie Flakes; two sisters, 
Dorothy Davis and Eula Pearl Reado; and her grandparents, Martha Brown and 
Lawrence Brown.

She was a member of Moses Baptist Church.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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MILLER, BRYAN 

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Bryan Jerome Miller, 27, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, May 19, 
2011.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dularge Community Baptist 
Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Bryan Ezell and Debra Miller; three brothers, 
Terrell and wife, April Miller, Minister Ryan Miller and Percy Diggs all of 
Houma; five sisters, Keya and husband, Donald Ezell, Kendra and husband, 
Kenjikke Jackson, Ashley, Keanfa and Tavonda Miller and Chamara Davis all of 
Houma; and his grandmother, Mercedes Henry Ezell.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Freddie and Earlis Miller Sr., and 
Thomas C. Ezell Sr.; and his great-grandparents, Paul and Katie Kenry, and 
Samuel and Mary Shepherd Sr.

He was employed with J.B. Sweeping Services.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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MOSELY, REGINALD 

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Reginald W. Mosely, 52, a native of Chauvin and resident of Riverside, Calif., 
died Thursday, May 19, 2011.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral 
services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mechanicville Emanuel Baptist 
Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Moses; two sons, Shaquille and Reginald 
Moses Jr.; one daughter, Breegique Moses; one sister, Veronica Rosendoll; and 
one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie and Clyde Moses; and two 
brothers, Gilbert and Nellie Faye.

He was a member of New Joy Baptist Church and a truck driver.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PICOU, GLADYS 

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Gladys Duplantis Picou, 95, a native and resident of Chauvin, passed away at 2 
p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Jospeh Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass 
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by one daughter, Narie Picou Prosperie; four sons, Lawrence 
Picou Sr. and wife, Adriane, Conrad Picou Sr. and wife, Marylee, Ray Picou and 
wife, Charlene, and Thomas "Tommy" Picou and wife, Jenny; two sisters, Louella 
LeCompte and Edna "Dee" Foret; one brother, Alfred Duplantis Sr.; and 15 
grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and 13 
step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Picou; her parents, Wilson 
"Tim" Duplantis Sr. and Theolan Margaret Theriot Duplantis; one sister, Roseline 
Orgeron; three brothers, Wilson Duplantis Jr., Wilsey Duplantis and Murphy 
Duplantis Sr.; one grandchild, Francis Picou; and one son-in-law, Lloyd Paul 
Prosperie.

She was a member of the Chauvin Senior Citizens Club where she enjoyed visiting 
with friends while creating art, quilting and making ceramic crafts. She was 
also a member of the Lagniappe on the Bayou Singers and also worked in the 
quilters booth every year at the fair. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph 
Catholic Church.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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ROBICHAUX, LABAN, SR.

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Laban Anthony Robichaux Sr., 84, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, 
died at 7:05 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 10 a.m. 
Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery.

He is survived by three sons, Ronnie Robichaux and companion, Brenda Verret, of 
Chauvin, Kirk Robichaux and wife, Janet, of Houma and Laban A. Robichaux Jr. of 
Stateline, Miss.; three daughters, Jeanne Dupre and husband, Dave, of Houma, 
Veronica McLemore and husband, James, of Laurel, Miss. and Susette Vetter of 
Schriever; four sisters, Ethel Pekinto of Mississippi, Betty Robichaux of 
California, Shirley Pittman of Marrero and Mary Jane Esteve of Alabama; 13 
grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Robichaux; his parents, Magnus and 
Jeanne Robichaux; two brothers, Elward and Magnus Robichaux; and two sisters, 
Jeanette Holden and Violet Theresa Robichaux Lirette.

He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and retired by the 
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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TAYLOR, MARY 

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Mary Louise "Mama Girly" Williams Taylor, 86, a native and resident of 
Napoleonville, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral 
Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Shekinah Glory 
Christian Fellowship Church in Donaldsonville. Religious services will be held 
at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Robert and wife, Haley Williams of Napoleonville; 
one stepdaughter, Corine Williams Jackson of Belle Rose; one brother, David Ayo 
of Napoleonville; nine step-grandchildren; 20 step-great-grandchildren; and a 
host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Williams Sr. and Louis Taylor; 
her parents, Eldora and Frank Ayo Sr.; and one son, Frank Williams.

She was a homemaker.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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VINING, DANNY 

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Danny "Coon" Vining, a native of Bayou Lafourche and resident of Cecilia since 
1993, died Thursday, May 26, 2011.

Visitation will be from 2 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Saturday at the Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel in Carencro. A rosary will be 
prayed at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 
a.m. at the funeral home, with interment at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in 
Lafayette.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathy Daigle Vining of Breaux Bridge; 
four daughters, Daisy Vining of Galliano, Danielle Vining and wife, Season Gomez 
of Baton Rouge, Crystal Vining of Scott, and Dannie Vining of Cecilia; five 
grandchildren; three brothers, Marvin Vining of Hammond, Joey Vining of Houma 
and Tim Vining and his partner, Stephen Donahue, of Toronto, Canada; and one 
sister, Diane Vining of Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Vining and the former, Una Toups; 
his paternal grandparents, Buck and Henrietta Vining; his maternal grandparents, 
Manuel and Viola Toups; his mother-in-law, Nolia Meche Daigle; and his grandson, 
Maddix Adam Roger.

He was retired from Baker Oil Tools with more than 20 years of service.

Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel of Carencro is in 
charge of arrangements.

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BUCKNER, BARBARA 

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Barbara Keatts Buckner, 67, a native of Rock Hill, S.C., went home to be with 
the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Twin Lakes surrounded by her family.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Lowe Funeral Home 
Chapel by Chaplain Susan Kane of Hospice of Alamance-Caswell and other times at 
717 Trails End Drive, Graham, N.C. 27253. A celebration of life will be held at 
2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial to follow in Alamance Memorial 
Park.

She is survived by two daughters, Pam Buckner and partner, Molly Parker, of 
Graham and Robin Bonvillain and husband, Blaine, of Burlington; two 
grandchildren, Hayley and Hilary Bonvillain; her mother, Mazell Walker Keatts of 
Burlington; three sisters, Patricia Owens of Greensboro, Myrtie Wrenn and 
husband, Curtis, of Eldon and Rachel Durham and husband, Bill, of Graham; and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Ambrose Keatts; and one brother, 
James Calvin Keatts.

Barbara was the co-founder of Buckner Rental Service in Houma. She was a loving 
and devoted mother, grandmother and sister and will be missed by all who knew 
her.

The family of Barbara Buckner would like to gratefully acknowledge the care and 
support of the nurses and staff of Hospice of Alamance-Caswell and the nursing 
staff and support staff of Twin Lakes for all their compassionate care over the 
past months.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice and 
Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, c/o Barbara Buckner, 914 Chapel Hill Road, 
Burlington, N.C. 27215.

Lowe Funeral Home of Burlington is in charge of arrangements.

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CHERAMIE, THOMAS 

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Thomas F. Cheramie, 88, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Paradis, died 
Friday, May 27, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Baptist 
Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, 
with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling.

He is survived by his wife, Cecile B. Cheramie; and two sisters, Beatrice C. 
Boyer and Melza C. Mayet.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruger Cheramie Sr. and Eulucia C. 
Cheramie; five brothers, Bruger Jr., T.J., Hubert, Rudolph, and Morris Cheramie; 
and four sisters, Marion Gregoire, Espenence Martin, Pearl Poche and Yvonne 
Rebstock.

He was a parishioner of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was a World War 
II Army veteran, a member of Knights of Columbus Post 2409, VFW, American Legion 
Post 131 and on the board of St. Charles Hospital for 30 years, 25 years as 
Chairman.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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DAVIS, ALBERTHA 

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Albertha Moore Davis, 85, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of 
Thibodaux, died Monday, May 23, 2011.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church in 
Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial at the church cemetery No. 2 on Sanders Street in Thibodaux.

She is survived by one daughter, Donna Marie Davis of Thibodaux; two sons, 
Lawrence Blanchard and wife, Lois, and Isaiah Davis Jr. both of Thibodaux; six 
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaiah Davis; her parents, Isaiah Sr. 
and Susie W. Moore; three brothers, Isaiah Moore Jr., Oscar Moore and Isaac 
Moore; and six sisters, Mary Moore, Ida Johnson, Victoria Taylor, Olivia Carter, 
Beatrice Moore and Viola Bolden.

She served on the usher board at Moses Baptist Church.

Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.

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DEMPSTER, TERRENCE 

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Terrence "Terry" Louis Dempster, 50, a native of Kraemer and resident of 
Chackbay, died at 4:43 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Victory Assembly of God 
in Vacherie. Funeral services will be held at noon today at the church.

He is survived by his wife, Amy W. Dempster; his mother, Agnes Dempster; two 
daugthers, Kayla Boudreaux and husband, Todd, and Olivia Dempster; one brother, 
Clayton Dempster; and two sisters, Ann D. Legendre and Ada D. Legendre.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Dempster.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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HUBBELL, MILDRED 

Mildred "Mickey" B. Hubbell, 77, a native of St. Charles Community near 
Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died at 10:28 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. The Rosary of Our Lady will be 
offered at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. 
Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, with private burial at a 
later date.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, James J. Hubbell; four children, 
Thomas J. and wife, Mary, of Gramercy, Anne E. Hubbell of Birmingham, Ala., Lee 
P. Hubbell of Chicago, and Laurie and husband, Michael Wood, of Birmingham, 
Ala.; her grandchildren, Aaron and Emily Hubbell, Cecilia, Gabriel, and Patrick 
Wood; one brother, Warren Brown and wife, Eula of Pensacola, Fla.; her brother-
in-law, Robert Talbot; two sisters-in-law, Esther Q. Brown and Ethlyn "Toot" 
Arabie Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Jack Brown and Sylvania 
Boudreaux Brown; two brothers, Perry and Wilbur Brown; two sisters, Henrietta 
Brown Reyer and Grace Brown Talbot; and her husband's parents, Philip and Cecile 
Hubbell.

She was a devoted Catholic, a daily communicant, and active member of St. Anne's 
Church Parish in Napoleonville. Her activities include: St. Anne Ladies' Altar 
Society, Our Lady of Lourdes Fraternity Third Order of Mary, CCD teacher and 
director, coordinator of the centering prayer groups and Eucharistic Minister. 
Also active with her husband, "Jimmy", as co-chairs in many activities of the 
Louisiana State Council of the Knights of Columbus, Bayou Right to Life, and a 
committed adorer at the Perpetual Adoration Chapel.

"Mickey" was a home economics graduate of SLI and taught home economics at 
Lockport High School. She was a talented seamstress and quilter. She enjoyed 
participating with the Magic Fingers Quilting Club of Napoleonville. She served 
as a volunteer at the "Helping Hands Thrift Store" since its inception and 
served for many years.

The family would like to thank all who offered their prayers, well wishes and 
assistance during her periods of illness.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choosing.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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NEWSOM, KATHERINE 

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Katherine Marie Newsom, 93, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 
11:03 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the 
funeral home, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Michael Oliver Tucker and wife, Carla of Kingwood, 
Texas; one stepson, William Newsom III and wife, Nancy of Bayou Blue; one 
stepdaughter, Judith Pree of Pearland, Texas; six grandchildren, Lisa Domingue 
Orr Little Becker, Ricardo Oliver Domingue, Amanda Tucker Ramirez, Jeremy 
Michael Tucker, David Pree and B.J. Newsom; eight great-grandchildren, Thomas 
Wayne Orr, Aaron Kyle Orr, Patricia Little Musacchia, Brandy Rene Becker, Donald 
Wayne Becker Jr., Crystal Domingue Blanchard, Chelsey Marie Domingue and Addison 
Claire Ramirez; and many great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Newsom Jr.; her parents, 
John Duplantis and Marie Hebert Duplantis; one daughter, Patricia Ann Tucker 
Domingue Terrebonne; five brothers, Hubert Joseph Duplantis, Easton Celestine 
Duplantis, Elwin Joseph Duplantis, Lewellyn Joseph Duplantis and John Roy 
Duplantis; and three sisters, Iola Josephine Duplantis Belanger, MayBelle Marie 
Duplantis Wiltz and Norma Duplantis Dale Bournias.

Kate was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She served as 
past state and city secretary for the Louisiana Women's Bowling Association. She 
was a member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians and Stinkers Organization.

We would like to thank Victoria DeHart for her loving care given to Aunt Kate 
during her time of need. The family would also like to thank Haydel Memorial 
Hospice.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BROUSSARD, KAY 

Kay Samuel Broussard, 65, a native of Gretna and resident of Houma, died 
Thursday, May 26, 2011.

There are no services scheduled.

She is survived by her husband, John H. Broussard; two daughters, Paige 
Broussard Hebert and husband, Gary, and Stephanie Broussard Moreau and 
companion, Nathan P. Dupre; two granddaughters, Morgan Moreau and Samantha 
Moreau; two grandsons, Ethan Hebert and Tyler Hebert; her beloved pet, Jeb; one 
brother, Lloyd J. Samuel Jr.; and two sisters, Nancy S. Cuneo and Kim S. 
Strickland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd J. Samuel Sr. and Elvia 
Langridge Samuel; and one brother, Jackson E. Samuel.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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CHERAMIE, SYLVIA 

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Sylvia "Noo-noon" C. Cheramie, 86, a native and resident of Cut Off, died 
Saturday, May 28, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church in Cut Off. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

She is survived by one son, Clayton Cheramie and wife, Audrey; three daughters, 
Elaine Jennings and husband, Bill, Nancy Woods and husband, Billy, and Audrey 
Cheramie; three brothers, Herbert, Landry, and Harold Charpentier; one sister, 
Gloria Danos; seven grandchildren; and 13 geat-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Cheramie; her parents, Levy 
and Justilia Callais Charpentier; two brothers, L.J. and Gustave Charpentier; 
and one sister, Alice Exnicious.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Hospice and the 
Alzheimer's Association .

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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DANOS, ANGELINA 

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Angelina Galliano Danos, 93, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died 
Friday, May 27, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in 
Galliano. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Allen Danos and wife, Susan; three daughters, Ruby 
Armentor and husband, Sidney, Carolyn Eymard and husband, Aubry, and Rebecca 
Toups and husband, Anthony; one brother, Horace Galliano; three sisters, 
Henrietta Oster, Doris Hogan and Joyce Fullilove; one son-in-law, Michael Reed; 
14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albruge Danos; her parents, Pierre and 
Selema Ledet Danos; one daughter, Susan Reed; three brothers; and four sisters.

She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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GRIFFIN, ANTHONY JUNIUS 

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Anthony Junius Griffin, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:25 a.m. 
Friday, May 27, 2011.

Funeral services were held May 28 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Dulac, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by one son, James Griffin and Connie; three daughters, Gail 
LeBoeuf and Aubrey, and Nanette McElroy and husband, Cody; step brothers, David, 
Daniel, and Ricky Griffin; one sister, Velma LeBlanc; two halfsisters, Paula 
Duplantis and Anna Griffin; eight grandchildren, Mark and Jessica Authement, 
Jereme and Chrissy Griffin, Jamie Garrett, Jade and Paige McElroy, and Brittney 
LeBouef; and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Elvie "Beb" Pellegrin Griffin; his 
parents, Columbus and Odessa Trosclair Griffin; one son, Richard Griffin; four 
brothers, J.C., Steve, Joseph, and Richard Griffin; three sisters, Bessie Daily, 
Rita Picou and Mary Jane Thibodaux; and halfsister, Carmen Griffin.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the Alzheimers 
Foundation.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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GUIDRY, VELTON 

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Velton Paul Guidry, 81, a native and resident of Galliano, died Friday, May 27, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home. 
Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial 
in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Gertrude "Gertie" Kiger Guidry; two sons, Leonard 
Guidry, and Jeffery Guidry and wife, Tonia; two brothers, Roy and Richard 
Guidry; one sister, Velma Trahan; and three great-grandchildren, Cory, Kyle, and 
Blake Foret.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gracien and Augusta Chouest Guidry; one 
brother, Junius Guidry; and two sisters, Jeanette Autin and Hildred Leblanc.

He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a U.S. Army veteran. He 
was a member of American Legion, Holy Name Society and president of local 
genealogy club La Societe du Cajun.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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LEVRON, MABEL 

Mabel Larpenter Levron, 92, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:11 a.m. 
Friday, May 27, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by one son, Leroy Levron and wife, Judy; three grandchildren, 
Lisa Arcement and Joshua, and Jeremy Levron; and one great-granddaughter, Bailey 
Billiot.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Levron; her parents, Anise 
Gautreaux Larpenter and Eba Armand Larpenter; three brothers, Henry, Aaron, and 
Eba Larpenter; and one sister, Cabel Hebert.

She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and a homemaker.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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LITTLE, KAREN 

Karen Joiner Little, 62, a native of Quantico, Va. and resident of Houma, died 
at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Monday at Bayou Blue Assembly of 
God Church in Bayou Blue. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at 
the church.

She is survived by two sons, Christopher and Michael Little; two brothers, John 
and Bruce Joiner; one sister, Patti Baldwin; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Little; her parents, John and 
Margaret Buckley Joiner; one brother, Roy Joiner; and one sister, Nancy Joiner.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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MARX, MARIE 

Marie Aimee Marx, 87, a native of Chauvin and resident of Harvey, died at 6:19 
p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Catholic 
Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with 
burial in St. Elie Cemetery.

She is survived by two sons, Lawrence and Harold Marx of Harvey; two daughters, 
Deborah Barrios of Harvey and Cindy M. Lawrence of Avondale; four grandchildren; 
and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence M. Marx; her parents, 
Forestal and Marie Duplantis Champagne; one brother, Sheldon Champagne; and four 
sisters, Theresa Chauvin, Marguerite Dupre, Rose Buquet and Anna C. Boney.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PERKINS, SHIRLEY 

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Shirley Boudreaux Perkins, 81, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut 
Off, died Thursday, May 26, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial 
in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery.

She is survived by one son, Tony Cheramie and wife, Penny Bruce Cheramie; one 
daughter, Pam Cheramie St. Pierre and husband, Richard; six grandchildren; and 
11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Perkins; her parents, Wilman 
and Antoinette Dantin Boudreaux; one brother, Roland Boudreaux; and one 
grandchild, Haley Terrebonne.

She was Catholic.

Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.

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FLEMING, SHELBY 

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Shelby Lynn Fleming, 22, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, May 27, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Life House Church in 
Reserve. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with 
burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland.

She is survived by her mother, Brenda Erving and stepfather, Chris Erving; her 
grandparents, Norris and Irene Fayette; one brother, Logan Erving; and two 
sisters, Alexis Erving and Brooke Taranto.

She was preceded in death by her father, Patrick Fleming.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrrangements.

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HEBERT, CAROLYN 

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Carolyn Marie Moore Hebert, 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of 
Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 28, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux 
and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. 
Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church 
cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Carroll Hebert Jr.; her mother, 
Noemie R. Moore; one son, Jeffery Hebert and wife, Ginger; one daughter, Amanda 
Hebert Tabor; two sisters, Adele Belanger and husband, Mark, and Julie Knight 
and husband, Robbie; three granddaughters, Erin Percle, Lindy Tabor and Calista 
Hebert; two granddaughters by choice, Christy and Carli Marcello; three nieces; 
two nephews; and three grand-nieces.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. "Bill" Moore.

She was a prominent dance teacher in Thibodaux. "Ms. Carolyn" operated Carolyn 
Moore School of Dance from 1964 to 1999.

Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.

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LEBOUEF, DONNA 

Donna Lee LeBouef, 63, a native of Walnut Ridge, Ark. and resident of Gray, died 
at 9:45 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 
a.m. Wednesday in the chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald Joseph LeBouef Sr.; one son, Gerald Jr.; 
two daughters, Rebecca "Beckie" LeBouef and Ronda Warden and husband, Ricky; one 
brother, Ted Shields; four sisters, Alita Alvarez, Sandra Shields, Theresa 
Shields and Linda Bobbit; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett L. and Ellen May Howard 
Shields; two daughters, Donna Carol Neldon and Tammy LeBouef Babin; three 
brothers, Jack, Henry and Jim; and two sisters, Doris Shields and Beverly 
Shields.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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PREJEANT, JESSIE 

Jessie Joseph Prejeant, 88, a native and resident of Labadieville, died 
Saturday, May 28, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at 
Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday St. 
Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville, with burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Richard Prejeant; two sons, Harris 
Prejeant and wife, Vickie H. Prejeant and Kevin Prejeant and wife, Vicki M. 
Prejeant; one daughter, Margaret Prejeant Arboneaux and husband, Kirby "Cubby" 
Arboneaux; six grandchildren, Jody and James Prejeant, Michelle and Aimee 
Prejeant, Jessica Bordelon and Derek Arboneaux; one great-grandchild, Desmond 
Prejeant; two brothers, Chester and Lester Prejeant; and three sisters, Hula 
Prejeant, Eunice Gauthreaux and Dorothy Naquin .

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alice Bergeron Prejeant and Prosper 
Prejeant; and three sisters, Doris Boudreaux, Enola Thibodaux and Beulah 
Guillot.

Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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VEGAS, LINTON, SR. 

Linton Joseph Vegas Sr., 95, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, 
May 28, 2011.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary 
Catholic Church. Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial 
in Cheramie Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Adams Vegas; four children, Brien Vegas and 
wife, Lucille, Linton "L.J." Vegas Jr., Christine Vegas, and Monty Vegas and 
wife, Audrey; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Alexina "Cora" Pitre Vegas; 
and four siblings, Matilda Gilbeau, Amie Bruce, Elva Bruce and Roman Vegas.

He was Catholic and a U.S. Army World War II Purple Heart Recipient.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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ARCEMENT, WILBUR 

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Wilbur "Pete" Joseph Arcement, 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 
9:21 a.m. Monday, May 30, 2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Savior Catholic 
Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary LeBlanc Arcement; one brother, Roland 
Arcement; and one sister, Catherine Arceneaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Etienne and Catherine Malbrough 
Arcement; three brothers, Russell Sr., Clarence, and Guy Arcement; and one 
sister, Mildred Arcement Klein.

He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church and a veteran of World War 
II U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of the Marine Corps League, V.F.W. and 
American Legion.

Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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BARDELEBEN, JANE 

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Jane Cenac Bardeleben, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 29, 
2011.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with 
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.

She is survived by her husband, John Hubert Bardeleben; one son, Keith 
Bardeleben and wife, Nancy; one daughter, Donna Bardeleben Bergeron and husband, 
Kerry; five grandchildren, Clifton Bergeron and wife, Crystal, Paul Bardeleben 
and wife, Skye, Damon Bergeron, Shane Bardeleben and wife, Sheri, and Janelle 
Bardeleben; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Margaret Cenac, June Deroche, 
Felicie Eschete and Mae LeBouef; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril J. Cenac Sr. and Alberta Theriot 
Cenac; one brother, Cyril J. Cenac Jr.; and four sisters, Alberta Thomas, Ruth 
Robichaux, Irma Leche and Barbara Cenac.

She was a homemaker, past president and past state secretary of the V.F.W. 
Auxiliary 3700 and current local and district 3 secretary.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from May 31 to June 1, 2011

HEBERT, ROBERT 

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Robert "Moose" Hebert, 63, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Friday, May 
27, 2011.

Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time 
Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. 
Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.

He is survived by his companion, Dolly Adams; his mother, Lucille Hebert Hebert; 
two brothers, Russell Hebert and Autrey Hebert; and one sister, Betty Thibodaux.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Hebert; and two brothers, 
Wilbert and Toby Hebert.

Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from May 31 to June 1, 2011

PIERRE, HARRY 

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Harry Pierre, 68, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 4:26 
a.m. Sunday, May 29, 2011.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time 
Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11 a.m. 
Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Family Catholic Church 
Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Walterine Pierre of Houma; one son, Harry "Boy" 
Pierre Jr. and wife, Stacy of Houma; four daughters, Debra Luke of Houma, Wanda 
Trosclair of Houma, Gwendolyn Lapeyrouse and husband, Brian, of Houma and Rachel 
Bohannon and husband, Billy, of Houma; one sister, Clara Parfait and the late 
James Parfait Sr. of Houma; 17 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Alex Pierre Sr. and Lena Francis 
Pierre; and two brothers, Junius and Clevand Pierre.

He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church and employed by Cenac 
Towing. He loved to fish and work on antiques. He was a loving husband, brother, 
father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from May 31 to June 1, 2011

TOUCHET, BRAYDEN 

Brayden James Touchet, infant, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died 
at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Southdown Cemetery in 
Houma.

He is survived by his parents, Joshua and Jaime Nelton Touchet; one sister, 
Haylee Renee' Touchet; his grandparents, Karen and Steve Nelton, and Sheila 
Hilburn; his great-grandparents, Theresa and Elmore Nelton; and numerous aunts, 
uncles and other family.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Carlton Touchet; his great-
grandparents, Hilda and Francis Naquin, Estause, Angelle Touchet, and Annie and 
Daniel LeBlanc; and one brother, Drake Daniel Touchet.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to help with funeral expenses.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from May 31 to June 1, 2011

WHITAKER, GERALD 

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Gerald Whitaker, 63, a native and resident of White Castle, died Wednesday, May 
25, 2011 at his residence.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 
101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Mt. 
Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 32325 Doc Dean Street, White Castle. Religious 
services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Simon Whitaker; two sons, Gerald Robert and 
Aaron Michael Whitaker; one daughter, Errica Colette Whitaker all of White 
Castle; his mother, Earline Whitaker of White Castle; three sisters, Joyce and 
husband, Sylvester Leveigne of Bayou Goula, Emily and husband, Lester Smith of 
Houston, and Evelyn Thomas of White Castle; one brother, Thomas and wife, Nancy 
Whitaker of Houston; one grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence "Buddie" Whitaker; one sister, 
Geraldine "Deanie" Greene; and one brother, Clarence C.H. Whitaker.

He was a retired construction worker.

Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of 
arrangements.

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