OBITUARIES for SEPTEMBER 2011; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Last Modified: 1 Oct 2011 Source: As Published ON-LINE from Houma Today (Terrebonne Parish) & The Daily Comet (Lafourche Parish) ============================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ============================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 1 to September 3, 2011 BEEBE, KELLY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kelly David Beebe, 28, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at funeral the home. He is survived by his fiancee, Brittany Lirette; his parents, Leonard D. "Lenny" and Jane Savoie Beebe; twin brothers, Corey D. Beebe and fiancee, Brittany Cangelosi, and Leonard Beebe Jr. and wife, Judy; one nephew, Leonard Beebe III; his grandfather, Antoine Savoie; his godparents, Francis Savoie and Linda Ryman; his aunts and uncles, Joann Gaspard and husband, Arlie, Linda Ryman and husband, Jay, Francis Savoie and wife, Tammy, Angela LaCoste and husband, Malcolm Jr., Billy Savoie and fiancee, Debra Thibodaux, Lois Darcey, Mickey Thompson, Mike Beebe Jr., Mary Gilfour and Dawn Hebert; and his two dogs, Mason and Chance. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beebe Sr., and Rita Richard Savoie. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are preferred for funeral expenses. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 1 to September 2, 2011 CHIASSON, ETHEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel Breaux Chiasson, 90, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Rudy A. Chiasson and wife, Janet; one daughter-in- law, Myrline Chiasson; two brothers, Clarence and Numa Breaux; three sisters, Victoria Yarbrough, Daisy Taylor and Laura Rouse; and four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy J. Chiasson Sr.; her parents, Duffy Breaux Sr. and Victoria St. Pierre Breaux; one son, Teddy "Ted" Chiasson Jr.; three brothers, Alben, Duffy Jr. and Lester Breaux; five sisters, Mable Rodrigue, Annie Duet, Lula Vizier, Elsie Edwards and Emelda Guilbeau; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 1 to September 2, 2011 GASERY, PERCY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Percy S. Gasery, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Magnolia Baptist Church, 427 St. Bridget Rd., Schriever. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Half-Way Cemetery in Gray, with full military honors. He is survived by his wife, Hazel W. Gasery of Thibodaux; one son, Percy Jr. and wife, Vanessa Gasery of Thibodaux; one daughter, Deyarn G. Cook of Thibodaux; three brothers, Earl and Lawrence Gasery, and Preston and wife, Geraldine Gasery; three sisters, Elmira G. and husband, Albert King, Annie G. Norman and Cheryl Gasery; one sister-in-law, Kay R. Gasery; and five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lilly B. and John L. Gasery Sr.; three brothers, Lester, William "Pee Wee" and John L. Gasery Jr.; and two sisters, Daisy G. Small and Louise G. Tardiff. He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and retired employee of the Terrebonne Parish School Board. He was a member of Stone Square Masonic Lodge 239 of Houma, and vice-president of the Sr. Choir at New Magnolia Baptist Church. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 1 to September 3, 2011 GRIFFIN, ERNEST JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest "Chick" John Griffin Jr., 75, a native of Lockport and resident of Houma, died at 1:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Lirette Griffin; four daughters, Lisa Karr and husband, Andre', Kelly Voisin and husband, Carroll Jr., Stacey Lagarde and husband, Randy, and Torey Smith and husband, Robert; nine grandchildren, Justin Lagarde, Andy Voisin and wife, Ashley, Jennifer Norris and husband, Logan, Mindy Voisin, Jordan Lagarde, John Karr, Kristin Lagarde, Scott Hall and Robbie Smith; three great-grandchildren, Jovi Voisin, Jacob Norris and Joel Voisin; one brother, Wallace Griffin; and one sister, Elda Hebert. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Sr. and Elda Marroy Griffin; one granddaughter, Casie Voisin; two brothers, Howard and Peter Griffin; and one sister, Eunice Robichaux. He was also known as Paw-Paw fix, he enjoyed fishing and cooking cracklins' for other folks. He worked at Witco Chemical for more than 25 years. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 1 to September 3, 2011 LEBRUN, VIRGIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Virgie Bourg LeBrun, 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Plattenville, died at 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Assumption Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery in Plattenville. She is survived by one son, Baron "Doogie" LeBrun; five daughters, Sherryl LeBrun and companion, James Bourgeois, Mona Robbins and husband, Kenny, Debbie Alleman and husband, Claiborne, Missy Coupel and husband, Harry, and Elizabeth Rafferty and husband, Richard; one daughter-in-law, Kimberly LeBrun; one sister, Rita Templet; 10 grandchildren, Brittany Landry and husband, Eric, Tiffany Robbins, Ciji Hebert and husband, Brandon, Candace Coupel, Kaitlyn LeBrun, Kristina LeBrun, Kara LeBrun, Christian Alleman, Jeremy Coupel and Nikki Rafferty; four great-grandchildren, Sheridan Hebert, Isabella Landry, Jace and Ava Coupel and one more blessing to arrive in January. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel "Blue" LeBrun; her parents, John Bourg and Valerie Hebert Bourg; one son, Michael LeBrun; two brothers, Audry and Mervin Bourg; and two sisters, Helen Daigle and Margaret Scarpulla. Special thanks to a loving caregiver, Christy Coupel, Heritage Manor, St. Catherine's Hospice and Dr. Talluri and staff. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 1 to September 2, 2011 NELSON, DEBBIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Debbie M. Nelson, 48, a native of Dularge and resident of Gray, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011.\ Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthews Baptist Church, La. 311, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Nelson of Gray; her mother, Jeannette Franklin-Jones (Henry) of Houma; her father, Clarence Johnson of Houma; one son, Joram Lawson; two daughters, Jameka and Janeesha Lawson all of Gray; six brothers, Edward Lawson (Andrea), Charles and Stanley Jones all of Houma, Samuel Lawson of Houston, and Clarence Jr. and Reginald Johnson of Houma; five sisters, Janice Lawson of Dallas, Carolyn Williams (Wayne Sr.), Marilyn Williams (Curtis), and Trenell and Valerie Johnson all of Houma; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Jaharuan Lawson; her adoptive great- grandparents, Rosey P. and Edward Franklin Sr.; her grandparents, Ivory Franklin-King (Charles), Arthur Swing Sr., and Earl and Wildred Johnson. She was a member of St. Matthews Bapist Church where she served as an usher. She was employed with the Terrebonne Parish School Board. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 1 to September 2, 2011 SMITH, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Joseph Smith, 76, a native of Birmingham, Ala. and resident of Bessemer City, N.C., was born Sept. 20, 1934 and died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011 at his home. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. service time Saturday at Mt. Holly Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness 1736 Kelly Rd. Mt. Holly, N.C. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wilson Smith; three daughters, Stephanie S. Knight of Gastonia, N.C., Laurie S. Hicks of Mexico and Susan S. Lineberger of Gastonia, N.C.; three brothers, James S. Smith of Metairie, John O. Smith of Baton Rouge and Terry J. Smith of Houma; and two sisters, Betty S. Newton of Metairie and Judy S. Lawson of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, James O. and Helen Freeman Smith; one son, Robert Jeffrey Smith; and one brother, Jerry L. Smith. Mr. Smith was a self-employed plumber, a member of the North Congregation of Jehovah's Witness in Gastonia, NC. A Simple Service Burial and Cremation of Gastonia is serving the family. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 2 to September 3, 2011 DUFRENE, CLARENCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence J. "Nuch" Dufrene, 69, a native and resident of Gheens, died at 9:03 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Gheens. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Griffin Dufrene; one son, Destry J. Dufrene and fiancee, Cassie Johnson; and one sister, Yvonne Guidroz. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence A. Dufrene and Irene Comardelle Dufrene. In lieu of flowers, donations for expenses are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 2 to September 3, 2011 IRVING, HENRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Henry "Jiggs" or "Hank" Irving, 78, a native of St. Francisville and resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, 5247 Ford Street, Baton Rouge. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in Star Hill Cemetery, 12331 Powell Station Road, St. Francisville. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Karen T. Irving of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Henretta Irving; one son, Sgt. Xavier Tucker of Fort Braggs, N.C.; two sisters, Janet A. Julien and husband, Lawrence, of Baton Rouge and Mary L. Elliott of Riverdale, Ga.; one brother, L.C. King and wife, Daisy of Zachary; two grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Oneida Tucker of Thibodaux; his sisters- in-law, Rosa Mary King of Baker, Veronica Duncan, Darlene Perry and husband, Calvin, Gwendolyn Tucker, and Eva Triplett and husband, Nathan; his brothers- in-law, Edward and wife, Sandra, and Thomas Tucker all of Thibodaux; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Amanda King; stepfather, Walter King; and two brothers, John Alexander Sr. and Tyrone King. He was a retired heavy equipment operator with T.L. James Construction Company. Carney and Mackey Funeral Home of Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 2 to September 3, 2011 KNOBLOCK, CLINT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clint "Pinch" Anthony Knoblock, 53, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:52 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma in Bayou Blue. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Frances Bolotte Knoblock; his parents, James Sr. and Janice Crochet Knoblock; one stepson, Craig Aldridge; one daughter, Cheyenne Marie Knoblock; two stepdaughters, Brittany Aldridge and Stephanie Lee; four brothers, Craig Sr., Coty Sr., Chris, and James Knoblock Jr.; one sister, Sandy K. Parker; and four stepgrandchildren. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 2 to September 3, 2011 PORCHE, NETTIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nettie F. Porche, 72, a native of Mamou and resident of Gray, greeted our Heavenly Father at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 in Bayou Blue. Her final days were surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by six sons, Donald and wife, Theresa, Randy and wife, Annette, Patrick and wife, Roxanne, and Charles and wife, Stephanie Soileau, Nolan and wife, Debbie Porche Jr., and Lynn and wife, Monica Anthony Porche; three daughters, Ramona "Buddy" Lambert, Cindy Vedros and Angel Porche; one sister, Callie Wyble; and 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and eight grand puppies also loved her. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lanson Soileau; second husband, Nolan Porche Sr.; and her parents, Clevance and Loine Deshotel Fontenot. Nettie was born Jan. 15, 1939 in Mamou where she grew up then, moved to Bayou Blue, where she remained a resident until her death. She was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Her interests included spending time with her grandchildren, sewing and her dog, Princess. Nettie always burnt the rolls on Thanksgiving, because she was so involved in being with her family. She cherished every memory, especially when she had all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren together for the holidays. The Porche-Soileau family would like to thank Haydel Memorial Hospice, Dr. Brian Matherne and Dr. Moussa for helping them in a time-of-need. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 2 to September 3, 2011 PROSPERIE, RICHARD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard "Pedo" Paul Prosperie Sr., 65, a resident of Bourg and native of Montegut, died at 11:57 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at St. Ann Multi-Purpose Room in Bourg and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Montegut. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Pelafigue Prosperie; one son, Richard "Boozie" Prosperie Jr.; three grandchildren, Shay, Zachary, and Alexis Prosperie; one brother, Gail Prosperie and wife, Mary; two sisters, Peggy Pitre and husband, Ruble, and Sherry Levron and husband, Dale; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leopold "Paul" and Thelma Marie Deroche Prosperie; and one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Lewis and husband, John. In lieu of flowers, donations to Children's Hospital preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 2 to September 3, 2011 REED, DWIGHT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dwight Wendell Reed, 46, a resident of Houma and native of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Halfway Cemetery. He is survived his wife, Judy Reed of Houma; his mother, Rebecca R. Whirl of Thibodaux; one daughter Leslie Cooper of Houma; four sons Dwight C. Reed, Donovan Reed, Edward Cooper and Ronald Lee Cooper, all of Houma; seven brothers, Patrick Reed, Edward Bradley Jr., Darren Sylvan, Jerome Dorsey, and Bobby Dorsey, all of Thibodaux, Wayne Reed of Houston, and Alvin Dorsey of New Orleans; seven sisters, Mary Reed, Cora Sylvan, Barbara Bradley, and Ruby Watkins, all of Thibodaux, Geraldine Dorsey of New Orleans, Jessie R. Matthews and husband, Rev. Cary Matthews of Schriever and Margo Guillum and husband, Johnny, of Texas; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Bradley Sr.; his sister JoAnn Jefferson; his brother, Elton Dorsey; and his grandparents, Ernest and Almita Reed. He was a member of Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. He also calls Bingo games at various bingo halls. He was a member of the Lion's Club. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 2 to September 3, 2011 STEELE, TIMOTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Army 1st Lt. Timothy J. Steele, 25, a native of Duxbury, Mass., died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered in combat. Wake services were held Sept 1 at William F. Hogan Funeral Home, Highland Falls, N.Y. A celebration Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today Holy Trinity Church, West Point, N.Y., with burial and final honors at 11 a.m. at West Point Cemetery. Tim is survived by his wife, Meaghan Rogers Steele of Fort Drum, N.Y. a native of Houma; and a daughter, Liberty Hope Steele of Fort Drum, N. Y.; his parents, John and Mary Ellen Steele of Duxbury, Mass. and was one of their 10 children; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Scott and Hope Liner Rogers; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kendall Rogers and Jordan Rogers of McKinney, Texas, all are natives of Houma. He served in Operation Enduring Freedom with the 10th Mountain Division, 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Combat Brigade Team based out of Fort Drum, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Meaghan and Liberty on-line @ gofundme.com/Timothy-Steele Memorial. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2011 AUTHEMENT, RUTH Ruth Josephine Smith Authement, 80, a native of Daigleville and resident of Houma, died at 12:38 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Authement and Toni A. Lackey and husband, Jimmy R. Lackey; three grandchildren, Jimmy P. Lackey and wife, Michelle, Lisa L. Aucoin and husband, Scotty, and Erica Lackey-Fanguy and Christopher Fanguy; six great-grandchildren, Joshua Lackey, Karli Lackey, Seton Aucoin, Josie Aucoin, Miles Fanguy and Madex Fanguy; one step-great-grandson, Kristopher Lightfoot; and two brothers, Clarence Smith and James Smith and wife, Yvonne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Authement; her parents, Clarence Paul Smith and Lena Domangue Smith; one son, Korl J. Authement; three brothers, Alvin "Chon" Smith, Milton Smith and JC Smith; and one sister, Margorie "Nan" Smith Guidry. She was a member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2011 OCKMAN, LIONEL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lionel Ockman Jr., 74, a native of St. James Parish and resident of Kraemer, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Lawrence the Martyr in Kraemer. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Oneida Granier Ockman; one son, Barry Ockman and wife, Barbara Cortez Ockman; one daughter, Soynia Ockman Carreras and husband, Robby; one sister, Enola Ockman Purcello; and one granddaughter, Lexie Carreras. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel Ockman Sr. and Lucette Legendre Ockman; and two brothers, Nolan Ockman Jr. and J.T. Ockman. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Kraemer. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 6, 2011 BERGERON, JOHN, SR. John Wayne Bergeron Sr., "Wayne", 63, was called home to be with our Lord, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, while surrounded by his children. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. He leaves behind, with heavy hearts, five children and 11 grandchildren, Melissa Whatley and husband, Ty and daughters, Brittany, Breanna and Kaitie; John Wayne Bergeron Jr. and wife, Stephanie and sons Josheua and Jordan; Angela Antill and sons Chad Fournier Jr. and Reece Antill; Chad Bergeron and wife, Nicole and daughters Morgan and Madison; and Christopher Bergeron and wife, Lisa and sons Caleb and Cade; five sisters, Juanita "Pie" Lajaune, Reba Burnet, Claire Hatch, Robin Garnet and MaryBeth Flemings; three brothers, Dwight, Perry, and Ronald Bergeron; and many nieces and nephews. He is reunited in heaven with his mother, Rosemary Buquet Bergeron; father, Sterling Bergeron Sr.; and brothers, Sterling Jr., Gene, and Leland Bergeron. Wayne was a loving and devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed the outdoors and sports, especially when played by his grandchildren. He was the foundation of morals, strength and love for his family and will be sorely missed. God Bless you John Wayne Bergeron Sr. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 6, 2011 FREY, JEAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jean Elizabeth Lingel Frey, 84, a native of Mt. Morris, Ill. and resident of Houma, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home, 5899 La. 311, Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 422 Valhi Blvd., Houma. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church. She is survived by her children, Gail E. Atkins and husband, David, Laura Lee Rychwalski and husband, Kenneth, John R. Frey, and Joseph B. Frey and wife, Stephanie; her grandchildren, Jarrett Corbitt and wife, Jennifer, Brandon Corbitt and wife, Sondra, and Audra Kraus; her great-grandchildren, Hayden McLendon, Jacey Corbitt, Gabrielle Corbitt, Kara Kraus and Peyton Kraus; one brother, Ted Lingel and wife, Helen and their family; and one sister-in-law, Shirley Miller and husband, Robert and their family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard B. Frey; her parents, Edward Clifford Lingel and Eugenia Snodgrass Lingel; and one grandson, Stefan R. Frey. Jean was a very active member of Grace Lutheran Church. She was an avid reader and bridge player, loved music and played both the organ and the piano. She and her husband Richard also enjoyed travel. Prior to retiring with her husband to Houma in 1990, she was a longtime resident of Des Plaines, Ill., where she was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and involved in numerous community activities. A devoted friend, she maintained close relationships through letters and emails all through her life. She is loved and will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial donations to be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Early Childhood Center (ECC), 422 Valhi Blvd. Houma, LA 70360. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 6, 2011 MCALLISTER, ALICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alice Hebert McAllister, 81, a native and resident of Gibson, died at 2:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gibson. Mass will be held at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in Gibson Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Carl A. McAllister and wife, Dianne, of Amelia and Dr. Wesley J. McAllister and wife, Fran, of Spartanburg, S.C.; her daughters, Regina Sellers and husband, Dave, of Houma, and Lisa Charpentier and husband, Jimmy, of Houma; her grandchildren, Lance McAllister, Melanie Belle, Ryan Sellers, Jay Sellers, Melissa Sellers, Steven Charpentier and Seth Charpentier; her great-grandchildren, Alexis McAllister, Mallory McAllister, Sean Torgrimson Jr., Grant Torgrimson, Julia Sellers, Nicholas Sellers and Nathan Sellers; her brothers, Paul Hebert of Lafayette and Francis Hebert of Thibodaux; one sister, Theresa Broussard and husband, Paris of Gibson; sisters-in-law, Ethel Ward and husband, Louie, Louise Ingram and Betty Carol; and her brothers-in-law, Robert McAllister and Robert Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard A. McAllister; her parents, Robert Hebert and Helen Keyser Hebert; her father and mother-in-law, William and Annie McAllister,; sisters-in-law, Tommie Hebert, Helen Hebert and Virginia Johnson; and brothers-in-law, Donald McAllister and Bodie Ingram. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gibson and a homemaker. One of her greatest joys in life was having the privilege of taking care of her two grandsons. She loved gardening and cooking. The family would like to thank Hospice of South Louisiana and their staff, and a special thanks to Celeste LeBouef, her sitter. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 6, 2011 OLIVIER, WINONA Winona Posecai Olivier, 84, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo 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 her children, Robert Olivier and wife, Ruby, Carole Olivier Brunet, Mark Olivier and wife, Melinda, and Diane Olivier Adams and husband, Tommy; her grandchildren, Rachel Nagel, Jason Olivier, Chara Richterburg, Monique Domangue, Michelle Lovell, Melanie Daigle, Scott Olivier, Lauren Olivier, Courtney Damen and Abby Adams; great-grandchildren, Alexa, John Michael, Lily, Marley, Corbin, Victoria, Cannan, Luke, Cullen, Cade, Carter, Kyle and Jayce; stepgrandchildren, Steve Bland and Connie Billgren; stepgreat- grandchildren, Zachary, Christian, Kirby, Josh and Emilie; three sisters, Victoria Hebert, Charlene Caillouet and Kathy Kagel; and two brothers, Warren and A.J. Posecai. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abbie C. Olivier; her parents, Avery Posecai and Florence Dupre Posecai; one son-in-law, Gerald Brunet; three sisters, Marion Vice, Cedette Kozak and Gloria McElroy; and one step-great- grandson, Mitchell Parrish. Pallbearers will be Shane Lovell, Jason Olivier, Scott Olivier, Kerry Domangue, Tommy Adams, Cullen Domangue and Nicholas Damen. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2011 BOUDREAUX, DAISY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Daisy Adams Boudreaux, 71, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 in Thibodaux. 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 to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Willie "Bill" Boudreaux, Donavon Boudreaux, Brandon Boudreaux and James Voisin; two daughters, Danielle B. Legendre and Michelle Boudreaux; three brothers, Windless Adams, Sterling Adams and Gary Adams; three sisters, Lillian Simoneaux, Evelyn Oubre and Merisa Clement; and 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Earl Boudreaux Sr.; her parents, Willie and Eunice Kraemer Adams; one son, Wilbert Boudreaux Jr.; and one sister, Syble Percle. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2011 CHAUVIN, MILTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Milton Joseph Chauvin, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. Religious services will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 17 at Walter Lanier Masonic Lodge, 1428 Lynn Ave., Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dee Dee Waguespack Chauvin; two sons, Marty Chauvin and wife, Susan, and Brett Chauvin and wife, Deanna; two brothers, Norman and Shelby Chauvin; three grandchildren, Marty Chauvin Jr., Jasmine Chauvin, and Marie Pitre and husband, Derek; and one great-grandchild, Marci Pitre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ursin and Philones Champagne Chauvin; four brothers, Ursin, Jesse, Lee Roy and Joseph Chauvin; and four sisters, Jenne Barrios, Carmen Walter, Clarisse Enoch and Rita Chauvin. He was a Louisiana State Trooper for 20 years and also worked for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office for 18 years. He was in the Army and Navy. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2011 LOUPE, BETTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Ann Bertrand Loupe, 76, a native of Mathews and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 at Terrebonne General Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edwis A. Loupe; and her parents, Charles Bertrand and Sadie Thibodeaux Bertand. Miss Betty did not have children of her own however she spiritually adopted Bobby, Tina, and Luke Aucoin to become her children. She was a homemaker. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2011 SHANKLIN, ERNEST Ernest Shanklin, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Moses Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three brothers, Samuel Shanklin and wife, Eva, Zachary Shanklin and Eulas Shanklin; and five sisters, Carrie Woods and husband, Louis, Vera Shanklin, Joyce Shanklin, Esther Lena Shanklin and husband, Gary Peltier, and Patricia Shanklin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Sr. and Esther Shanklin; two brothers, Charles Shanklin and Earl Shanklin; and two sisters, Mable Jackson and Madeline Jackson. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2011 VICKNAIR, MARGIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Margie Tabor "Granny" Vicknair, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, passed away peacefully at home at 6:38 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 surrounded by family and friends. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia "Tina" Thibodeaux and husband, Dale, and Tammy Adams and companion, Randy Babin; three grandchildren, Anthony "Tony" Adams and companion, Brittney Lagarde, Taylor "Bubba" Thibodeaux and companion, Rae Domangue, and Jessica "J-Lynn" Thibodeaux and companion, Gabe; two stepgrandsons, Scott Babin and wife, Stephanie, and Lance Cavalier Sr.; her great-grandchildren, Taylor Nicole Thibodeaux and mother, Sharli Wiginton, Cullyn Grace Thibodeaux and Braedyn Dale Thibodeaux; her step-great- grandchildren, Hunter Babin and mother, Paulette Griffin, Lance and Laily Cavalier; five sisters, Joyce Tabor, Brenda Richard, Vernice Benoit, Rose Rink and Virgie Glynn; and one brother, Nolan "Bingo" Tabor. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Wilton "Vick" Vicknair; one daughter, Andrea Vicknair; her parents, Edward and Elodie Tabor; two sisters, Shirley Farace and Melodia Pitre; and five brothers, Lloyd Tabor, Vincent Tabor, Marcel Tabor, Robert "Joe" Tabor and Roland "T-Roy" Tabor. Special thanks to her sitters, Kayla Perez and Vicky Landry who provided loving care until the time of her death and to her grandchildren who also provided care for her on weekends. Thanks to St. Joseph Hospice and staff for the great care they provided. Thanks to Tilly Richard Gard for being there for her and the family in their time of need. Thanks to Wanda Delcambre for making her beautiful for her journey to heaven. Her biggest joy in life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2011 ARNOLD, AUDREY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey D. Arnold, 78, a native of Philadelphia and resident of Houma, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. She is survived by one son, Wilton G. Arnold; two daughters, Yvonne A. Hunkler and Violet A. Menendez; one granddaughter, Alicia Henry and husband, Kristopher; and two great-grandchildren, Lexie Henry and Kristopher Henry Jr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton Arnold; her parents, Frederick and Edna Diviney; two brothers, Johnny and Frederick Diviney; and two sisters, Violet French and Flora Jane Diviney. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2011 BOQUET, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Joseph Boquet, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Montegut, died at 10:35 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo 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, Anna Mae Boquet; three sons, Ronald Boquet Sr. and wife, Sherry, Robert Reed Boquet, Sr. and wife, Linette, and Chris Boquet and wife, Debbie; two daughters, Arlene Klingman and husband, Henry, and Gwen Rogers and husband, Dale; two stepsons, Ray Melancon and wife, Charlene, and Ricky Melancon and wife, Colleen; one stepdaughter, Doris Melancon; one stepson-in-law, Jerry Verdin Sr.; his grandchildren, Twila Boquet, Tanya Thomas and husband, Milton, Tancy Hileman and husband, Ricky, Sherrayne Martin and husband, Jeremy, Ronald Boquet Jr. and wife, Shelly, Skyla Boquet, James Klingman, David Klingman and wife, Alicia, Kenneth Klingman and wife, Heather, Kevin Klingman, Leslie Klingman, Katherine Klingman Rogers and husband, Jason, Robert Reed Boquet Jr., Erin Underwood and husband, Ragan, David Boquet and wife, Nicole, Shawn Paul LeBoeuf and wife, Regina, and Angie Bourg and husband, Jonathon; his stepgrandchildren, Ron Melancon and wife, Tammy, Andrea Melancon, Ricky Melancon Jr., Jeremy Melancon and Sandra Melancon, Brant Phillips, Jerry Verdin Jr., Gary Verdin, Billy Verdin, Jamie Verdin, Linda Verdin and Enid Verdin; 24 great-grandchildren, 11 stepgreat-grandchildren, four great-great- grandchildren; two sisters, Rena Lasseigne and husband, Wilbert, and Margie Neal; and one brother, Wilfred Boquet and wife, Verena. He was preceded in death by his, first wife, Lou Ella LeBoeuf Boquet; his parents, Joseph Boquet and Flora Dupre Boquet; two sons-in-law, Nelson J. LeBoeuf and Glynn D. Molinere; one stepdaughter, Lois Verdin; three brothers, Lloyd Boquet, Edwin Boquet and Lawrence Boquet; and four sisters, Josephine Belanger, Marlene Hebert, Barbara LeCompte and Gertie Boquet. He was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He retired from Texaco after 37 years. He served in the Army during World War II. He loved his orange trees and enjoyed spending times with his friends, grandkids and great- grandkids, oyster fishing, trawling and duck hunting. He never put off until tomorrow what he could do today. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2011 BREAUX, GERALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gerald Breaux, 59, a native of Westwego and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Bayou Black. He is survived by his mother, Leonise Breaux; and two brothers, Dudley and Robert Breaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Breaux; and three brothers, Herbert, Randy, and Easton Breaux. Samart Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2011 BRUCE, VIVIAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vivian Dantin Bruce, 82, a native of Gretna and resident of Lockport, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Roy Bruce; one son, Kim Bruce; two daughters, Sis. Christine Bruce and Hiedi Bundy; two sisters, Audrey D. Boudreaux and Cathy D. Shannon; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luderic and Marie Dantin; one brother, Lee Dantin; and one sister, Suzanne D. Gilbert. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2011 GUILLOT, NELSON JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nelson Joseph Guillot Jr., 91, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Marrero, died at 3:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Robert "Bob" Guillot and wife, Melanie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Monier Guillot; his parents, Nelson Guillot Sr. and Emilie Ledet Guillot; four brothers, Vernon, Ovey, Lawrence "To To" and Clifton Guillot; and one sister, Nolia Olano. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2011 KELLER, AMIYAH Little Miss Amiyah Shalae Keller, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her parents, Mercedes Williams and Dean Keller Sr.; one brother, Dean Keller Jr.; two sisters, Dean-Jana Paulnish Keller and Ty'Teiona Keller; her grandparents Wilma Keller, Sidney Keller, Johnell Williams Sr., Odeth Keller and Edward Keller; and aunt and uncles. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Troy Keller. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2011 MALLOY, ELAINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elaine Bourque Malloy, 63, a native of Houma and resident of Vancleave, Miss., died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Larry Malloy; two sons, Donald and Ronald Bourque; three grandchildren; two sisters, Trudy LeBlanc and Cathy Breaux; and three brothers, Kenneth, Glenn, and Billy Breaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edmond Joseph Breaux and Francis Lois Breaux; and her grandparents, Irvin Babin, Lillian Boudreaux Babin Darcy, Ira Darcy, Joseph Delmar Breaux and Louise Marie Breaux. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2011 MARTIN, CHRISTINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Christine Martin, 46, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, was born Dec. 16, 1964 and passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, after a lengthy battle with an illness. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 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 interment at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Cemetery in the St. Charles Community. She is survived by her companion, Keith Lagarde; her parents, William Henry Martin and Frances Christine Martin; two sons, Jacob and Justin Simoneaux; two daughters, Jessica Bergeron and Vanessa Pitre; three brothers, William "Bill" Martin, David Martin and Adam Martin; two sisters, Fay Martin Duffy and Stephanie Martin; and four grandchildren, Alexis Bergeron, Seth Johnson, Cassidy Simoneaux and Joel Simoneaux. She was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Simoneaux; and one brother, Jason Martin. She was a beloved homemaker, mother, grandmother, companion and daughter who loved her family, two birds, four dogs and collecting antiques. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 9, 2011 SOUTH, FRANCES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frances Connely South, 89, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 10:58 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Grace Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Frances Dean "Deanie" South Skaggs and husband, Dr. Paul H. Skaggs of Vero Beach, Fla.; one son, Edward Connely South and wife, Martha Richardson South of Houma; her grandchildren, Ben Skaggs and wife, Julie Ann Skaggs, of San Diego, Rachel South Boquet and husband, Kerry "Binky" Boquet, of Houma, Matthew R. South and wife, Jaime Olsen South, of Baton Rouge, Hunter E. South, of Baton Rouge, and Katie Skaggs Bechtold and husband, Colby, of Vero Beach, Fla.; and her great-grandchildren, Olivia and Connely Skaggs, Katelin and Addison South, Lily Skaggs, Cooper and Carson Bechtold, and Clara and Stella Boquet. She was preceded in death by her, parents, Dr. Edmund McCollam Connely and Frances Bisland Connely. She was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church. She was a retired teacher. She was a member of the Terrebonne Orchid Society and Delta Kappa Gamma. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Rebuilding Fund. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2011 TABOR, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Jospeh Tabor, 80, a native of Choctaw and resident of Chackbay, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, after a private viewing from 7:30 to 8 a.m. for immediate family only. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church, with military honors to follow in the cemetery. He is survived by one son, Glenn "Pet" Tabor and wife, Linda; one daughter, Martha T. Cortez and fiance' Mark Faucheaux; four grandchildren, Cagney T. Schexnayder and husband, Aaron, Courtney Lee Delatte and husband, Kenny, Keith "K.J." Cortez Jr. and Tracie Tabor; one great-grandson, Odin Schexnayder; four sisters, Florence "Bea" Landry, Thelma Percle, Eunice Percle and Terry Becnel; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vergie Percle Tabor; one son, Elphege J. Tabor II; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elphege Tabor; one brother, Jessie Tabor; and daughter-in-law, Roberta Usea Tabor. Mr. Tabor was a veteran of the Korean War, Lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans Association, a member of the V.F.W. Post 5097 and a member of the American Legion Post. He served as a member of the Lafourche Parish Parish Democratic ESEC Committee, served as a member of the Lafourche Parish School Board from 1964-1970 and served as Commissioner of Lafourche Basin Levee District from 1985-1987. He was a Charter member of Chackbay Athletic Club, Charter member of Chackbay Jaycee Org. and a Charter member of Chackbay-Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a lifetime member of Plumbers and Steamfitters of Local 60. The family would like to give special thanks to his sitter, Roseanne Aillet and St. Joseph Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Joseph Hospice of Bayou Region, LLC. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 9, 2011 TRAHAN, LINDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linda Trahan, 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. There will be a gathering at 3 p.m. Saturday at 408 Louis Dr., Houma, 70364. She is survived by one son, Kevin Garribot; two daughters, Stacy Perez and Nicole Garribot; her mother, Joyce Levron and stepfather, Francis Levron; four grandchildren, Kaylin Perez, Emily Wilson, Jena Yeager and Chrislyn LeBlanc; and one sister, Rita Flynt. She was preceded in death by her aunt and uncle, Vilettie and Warren Crider. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to help with funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2011 ACOSTA, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Anthony Acosta, 64, a native and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. today at Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery in Plattenville, with burial to follow. He is survived by two brothers, Ronald and Brian Acosta; three sisters, Cherie O'Shea and husband, Fred, Linda Festervand and husband, James, and Brenda Champagne and husband, Chris; and one brother-in-law, Roy Thibodeaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perquel Raymond and Alma Marie Boudreaux Acosta; one brother, Raymond Acosta and wife, Hazel; and one sister, Virdavie Thibodeaux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2011 BARRIOS, BLANCHE Blanche Rita Barrios, 86, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son Arthur Cantrelle; two daughters, Mona Glynn and Lona Authement; two sisters, Joyce Melancon and Ethel Hinyub; and eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samson S. Barrios; her parents, David and Blanche Curole Penny; one son, Jimmy Cantrelle; one daughter, Darlene Cantrelle; three brothers, Milton Penny, William Penny and Walter Penny; and three sisters, Doris Boudreaux, Mable Penny and Dot Fritz. She was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2011 BILLIOT, ROSE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rose Mary Billiot, 48, a native of Dulac and resident of Thibodaux, died at 5:19 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Harold Hebert III; her mother, Marie Lizmay Billiot; three sons, Donald Billiot, Michael Billiot and wife, Callie, and Ryan Paul Billiot and wife, Starla; three brothers, Albert Billiot and wife, Mae, Anthony Billiot and wife, Earline, and Gene Billiot and wife, Mary; six sisters, Eva Savoie and husband, Terry, Sue Savoie and husband, Dale, Shirley Naquin, Lulu Billiot, Angela Billiot, and Janice Savoie and husband, Nolan; one grandchild, Triston Billiot; and life long friend, Berna Fanguy "Granny". She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Edward Billiot; two brothers, Patrick and Raymond Billiot; and one niece, Hope Billiot. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2011 BUSH, BRENDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brenda Berry Bush, 47, a native of Avondale and resident of Schriever, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Christopher Bush; her mother, Doris Landry; one daughter, Samantha Bush; three brothers, Craig Berry and wife, Debra, Mike Berry and wife, Sherrie, and Joey Berry Jr.; and one sister, Kathy Troxler and husband, Carl. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Berry Sr.; her stepfather, Nelson Landry; her grandmother, Lucille Albert; and her niece, Melinda Berry. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2011 DAVIS, BEATRICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beatrice Thomas Davis, 90, a native and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Brooklyn Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by eight daughters, Mary Ann Folse and companion, Lloyd, of Thibodaux, Hilda Reado, Beatrice "Red" Johnson, Daisy Triggs, Ora Davis, Cora Davis and companion, Nelson, Yvonne Beauty and husband, Marvin, and Rose Gant and husband, Rev. Kerry, all of Raceland; two sons, Jerome Davis and wife, Crystal, of Vacherie and Roger Davis and companion, Bobbie, of Baton Rouge; one brother, Rodney Thomas of Florida; one sister, Rose Thomas Hatcher of New Orleans; and 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon Davis Sr.; parents, Benjamin and Dora Thomas; two sons, Simon Davis Jr. and Rome Davis; and four brothers, Harry Thomas, Wilbert Thomas, Elijah Thomas and Albert Thomas. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2011 KRAEMER, JOSEPH, SR. Joseph Anecy Kraemer Sr., 76, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by two sons, Ricky L. Kraemer and Richard A. Kraemer; one daughter, Susie Kraemer; one brother, Dean Kraemer; three sisters, Theresa Molaison, Laura Bruce and Catherine Verdin; and five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Bruce Kraemer; his parents, Etienne and Virginia Pitre Kraemer; one son, Joseph Kraemer Jr.; two brothers, Franklin and Winston Kraemer; one sister, Essie Delaune; and one grandson, Nicholas Kraemer. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2011 PETERSON, EDWARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "Pete" Peterson, 69, a resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Edward and wife, VanChandra Duncan; two daughters, Sandra and husband, Travis Truehill, and Cheryl Jones; his companion, Bessie M. Coleman; and three sisters, 10 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doretha and Edward Peterson Sr. He was a self-employed auto detailer and former employee of Lafourche Motors. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2011 RANKIN, SAMUEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Samuel S. "Sammy" Rankin, 50, a native of Cincinatti and resident of Golden Meadow, died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Open Door Revival Center. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery at Galliano. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Allison Martin Rankin; his mother, Darlene Sue Rankin; one brother, Billy Rankin; three sisters, Linda Bingert of Robertsdale, Ala., Barbara Styron of BonSecour, Ala. and Debbie Shaver of Elberta, Ala.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2011 ROUSSEAU, CURTIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Curtis Rousseau, 51, a native of Marrero and resident of Gray, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Tina Folse Rousseau; three sons, Jeremy Folse, Brandon Folse and Chester Rousseau; one daughter, Brandi Daugherty; four grandchildren, Kaine Folse, Logan Folse, Mackenzee Daugherty and Aiyden-Cole Daugherty; one brother, Gary Rousseau; and two sisters, Judy Burleson and Debbie Caire. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Rousseau and Hazel Gros Rousseau. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 9 to September 10, 2011 BOUDREAUX, JOSEPH, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph C. Boudreaux Jr., 64, a native of Bayou Blue and resident of Houma, died at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, after a lengthy illness. Memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. His body was donated to science. He is survived by his wife, Barbara T. Boudreaux; his parents, Joseph C. Boudreaux Sr. and Hazel Rogers Boudreaux; three daughters, Melanie Boudreaux of Houma, Ginger B. Lindsey and husband, Robin, of Houma and Stephanie B. Fairly and husband, Jerry, of Wiggins, Miss.; one brother, Mark Boudreaux; two sisters, Gayle Boquet and Roxanne "Roxie" Thompson; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alex Boudreaux and Amy Lejeune Boudreaux, Clement Rogers and Mary Jane Caro Rogers. He was Catholic, a former 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and a retired construction supervisor. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 9 to September 10, 2011 ESPONGE, DORCELIE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorcelie "Cisco" Esponge Jr., 78, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his companion, Ruby Ayaya; three sons, Blake Esponge and Sue, Carle Esponge Sr. and Bobbie, and Joseph Adame; three daughters, Melisa Esponge, Elizabeth Adame and Connie Tillery; three brothers, Noles Esponge, and Neil, and Norris Esponge and Shirley; nine grandchildren, Robert Esponge, Carles Esponge Jr., Dorcelie Esponge, Samantha Self, Holly Stevens, Timothy Stevens, Kody Esponge, Ron Tillery and Clint Tillery; and six great- grandchildren, Aaron Esponge, Kale Esponge, Grant Self, Cade Tillery, Obadiah Tillery and Kamryn Tillery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorcelie Esponge Sr. and Henrietta Galliano Esponge. He was a lifetime member of the Rotary Club. He was present owner and operator of Cisco's Hideaway and Cisco's Cajun Cantina. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 9 to September 10, 2011 FOLSE, LEONARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leonard Folse, 84, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church (Lafourche Crossing). Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Nolan Folse Sr. of Raceland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcelin Sr. and Ida Folse; five brothers, Joseph Folse, Aubrey Folse, Marcelin Folse Jr., Lawless Folse and Eddie Folse Sr.; and four sisters, Celestine Folse, Sedonia Shelby, Viola Folse and Eva Percy. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1955, earning a Korean Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 9 to September 10, 2011 GREGOIRE, TYRIEK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== God needed an angel on his team so he called Tyriek Selah Javel Gregoire, 13, home and into his loving arms at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. He passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Amanda Marissa Gregoire; father, Southern Dantrell Sims Sr.; sister, Cryston Elizabeth Gregoire, half-sisters, Dantra Sims, Delicia Sims and Shawntrice Outley; half-brothers, Southern Sims Jr., Dantrell Sims and Sylvester Sims; grandparents, John and Ramona Gregoire, and Southern Smith; great-grandfather, Edward Smith; great-grandmother, Emma Poole; step-great-grandmother, Barbara Smith; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his, grandmother, Rosalie Sims; and great grandparents, John and Enola Gregoire, and Howard and Marie Parfait. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He was a student of Bayou Blue Middle School. Tyriek was an avid sports fan. He played baseball with several teams in Houma. He was named to the Bayou Blue Middle School basketball team and just recently attended New Orleans Saints training camp where he met the coach and players. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 9 to September 10, 2011 HAYES, JOHNUS, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Johnus Hayes Jr., 79, a native and resident of Gibson, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by Delphine Short of Houma, Larender Smith and husband, Theodore Jr. of Baton Rouge, Annie Stewart, Agusta Jackson and Shirley Scott of all Gibson; one great-granddaughter, Kenyatta Williams; three great-great- grandsons, Jeremiah Murphy, Jaquel Williams and Jevonta Williams; two sisters, Aline Smith and Laverne Hayes both of Morgan City; one brother, Carl Hayes of Houma; five sisters-in-law, Odean Hayes of San Diego, Audrey Hayes Mart and Laura Hayes of Gray, Paulette Hayes of Gibson and Naomi Hawkins of Houma; niece and caregiver, Theresa Joseph; and 30 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gracie Hayes; his parents, Alice Washington Hayes and Johnus Hayes Sr.; five sons, Gary Hayes, Kevin Steweart, Butler Stewart, Martin D. Stewart Jr. and Samuel Stewart Sr.; two daughters, Audrey M. Hayes and Patricia Ann Stewart; four brothers, Hubert Hayes, Berwick Hayes, Freddie Hayes and Lawrence Hayes Sr.; and two sisters, Hilda M. Hayes and Annie Louise Robinson. He was a deacon and an active faithful member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 9 to September 10, 2011 MCKEY, CARROLL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carroll Dewitt McKey Jr, 72, a native of Crowley and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with private burial services at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Barker McKey; five children, Leah McKey Keiser and husband, Wayde, of Kenner, Carroll "Cal" McKey III and wife, Donna, of Houma, Shawn McKey Naquin and husband, Lester, of Houma, Ann-Margaret "Penny" McKey Leary and husband, Sean, of Houma and Laine McKey Thayer and husband, Lance, of Dallas; and proud "PaPa" of 17 grandchildren and one great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll D. McKey Sr. of Centerville, Miss. and Margurite LeBlanc McKey of Broussard; and one sister, Patsy McKey of Houma. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. A bachelor of science graduate of USL, he was the former owner of Houma Tire Service and part owner of Houma Valve. He worked as a realtor for Century 21 and was a former president and long time member of the Houma Rotary Club. In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to Louis Infant Center (PO Box 2866, Houma, LA 70361) or St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church (1005 Williams Avenue, Houma, LA 70361). Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 10 to September 11, 2011 CUNNINGHAM, TERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Terry A. Cunningham, 60, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Relatives and friends of the family, as well as co-workers of Sigma Coatings, Boat Stuf, Johnstone Supply, VSI and UPS are invited to attend visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at which time a prayer service will be held in the chapel at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, with burial to follow at a later date in Theriot. He was the beloved husband of Brenda Halm Cunningham for the past 40 years; loving father of Victoria Cunningham Becnel and Sharon Cunningham; devoted grandfather of Kameron Becnel; son of Della Theriot Cunningham and the late Louis Cunningham; brother of Sandra Patterson, Gena Aston and Peggy Franks; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Terry worked at Sigma Coatings for 24 years and he later worked at Boat Stuf, Johnstone Supply and VSI before his lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Westbank. Westside Leitz/Eagan Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 10 to September 14, 2011 FITCH, EVA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eva Belle Fitch, 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Funeral services were held Sept. 10 at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by eight sons, Milton LeBlanc Jr., Wiley LeBlanc and wife, Mae, Teddy LeBlanc and wife Linda, Clayton LeBlanc and wife, Jo Anne, Randy LeBlanc, Kevin LeBlanc and wife, Leslie, Kelly LeBlanc and wfie, Rochelle, and Kurt Billiot and wife, Pamela; two daughters, Bella Hartman and husband, Walter, and Christine Trahan; one sister, Pearlie Thibodaux; and 27 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Milton LeBlanc Sr., Pierre Billiot and Wesley Fitch; one son, Larry LeBlanc; her parents, Abel Allemand and Eve Allemand; one brother, Dudley Allemand; one sister, Verlie Orgeron; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 10 to September 11, 2011 PELLEGRIN EULA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eula Blanchard Pellegrin, 96, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Chauvin, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Rena Thibodeaux and husband, Lindsey, Grace Chauvin and husband, Ferrel, Betty LeCompt and husband, Ray, and Carolyn Dupre and husband, Floyd; two sisters, Lydia Lapeyrouse and Lydie Falgout; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gustave Pellegrin; her parents, Emile and Therese Blanchard; three sisters, Blanche Cunningham, and Ena and Bella Blanchard; one granddaughter, Helena T. Gautreaux; and five brothers, Dewey, Paul, Charles, Armand, and Junius Blanchard. Thanks to the staff of the "Oaks" in Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 10 to September 11, 2011 TALBOT, CAROLYN Carolyn Gros Talbot, 84, a native of Klotzville and resident of Paincourtville, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Terry and Mona Talbot, and Greg and Cheryl Talbot; two daughters, Caroline and Tom Winkler, and Claudette and Timmy Charlet; and 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude J. Talbot; her parents, Anatole and Aida Broussard Gros; three brothers, Anatole Gros Jr., Andrew Gros and James Gros; and three sisters, Mabel Gros LeBlanc, Margaret Gros Baker and Maddie Gros Pemberton. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 11 to September 13, 2011 BANKS, TERRY EUGENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Terry Eugene Banks, 58, a native of Wynne, Ark. and resident of Schriever, died Thursday, September 8, 2011. A memorial service will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Banks of Schriever; his mother, Melinda "Evelyn" Bailey of Gray; one daughter, Melanie Tomlinson and husband, Jerry of Afghanistan; three brothers, Jerry Banks of Gray, Billy Russel Banks and fiancee, Cindy, of San Diego and Jimmy Joe Banks and wife, Lisa, of Biloxi, Miss.; one sister, Regina Parks and husband, Peter of Bayou Blue; two grandchildren, Ellie and Katie Bice; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his, father, Billy Banks; and stepfather, Wyane Bailey Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2011 BERGERON, BETTY Betty Jane Bergeron, 67, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. No services are scheduled. She is survived by one daughter, Monique Orgeron and husband, Craig; one son, Sonny Hebert and wife, Shawna; five grandchildren, Parrish Hebert, Bria and Morgan Orgeron, and Gavin and Gabrielle Hebert; and one sister, Melanie Pierce and husband, Terry. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson J. Bergeron and Dolive P. Bergeron. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2011 FANGUY, MORRIS, JR. Morris "Moe" Fanguy Jr., 53, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 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. Morris is survived by his wife, Maureen Fanguy of Houma; two sons, Maurice Fanguy III and wife, Ashley, of Thibodaux and Joshua Fanguy and Fiancee, Teri Shaver, of Houma; two daughters, Sara Lee Fanguy and Fiance', Hank Savin, of Houma and Kimie Fanguy of Houma; four grandchildren, Claudia Fanguy, Taylor Fanguy, Tyla Granier and Gabrielle Fanguy; four sisters, Darlene Brignac and husband, Mitch, of Schriever, Dina Fanguy Stewart of Houma, Donna Fanguy of Houma and Dawn Fanguy of Houma; and his uncles and aunts, Russell Fanguy and wife, Irene, of Houma, Margaret Taylor and husband, Dean, of Humbolt, Tenn. and Theresa Duplantis and husband, Toby, of Houma. He was preceded in death by his father, Morris Anthony Fanguy Sr. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He was self employed at Moe's Electrical Service. He was member of Knights of Columbus of Bayou Blue. He would give the shirt off his back to help anybody in any way he could. He was a loving father and devoted grandfather to his grandchildren. The family would like to thank the nursing staff on 3 North of Terrebonne General Medical Center. They would also like to thank the teams of Haydel Memorial Hospice and Terrebonne Home Care for going above and beyond in caring for the entire family. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2011 LAGARDE, EDWIN, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edwin Joachim Lagarde Jr., 81, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Charles Borromeo 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 five sons, Jack Lagarde and wife, Cindy, John Lagarde and wife, Malette, Jason Lagarde and wife, Kelly, Dooley Lagarde and wife, Cindy, and Keith Lagarde and wife, Pam; three daughters, Joanne Bergeron and husband, Duane, Jennifer Constant and husband, Mike, and Jill Thibodaux and husband, Dwayne; one brother, Ray Lagarde and wife, Carol; and 29 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annadell Beniot Lagarde; his parents, Edwin Lagarde Sr. and Ethel Torres; one Malcom Lagarde; one grandchild, Aimee Lagarde; one brother, Harold Lagarde; and one sister, Brenda Lagarde Benoit. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2011 LEE, BERNA Berna Bruce Lee, 92, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Leta Lee; one brother, Vin Bruce; and one sister, Gladys Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Camille Paul Lee; her parents, Levy and Delphine Cheramie Bruce; two brothers, Herman Bruce and Mark "Matt" Bruce; and five sisters, Leonia Callais, Velma Eymard, Emma Adams, Julia Hebert and Nettie Plaisance. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2011 THIBAUT, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Edgar Thibaut, 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Wilbert Thibaut; four sons, Will Thibaut and wife, Isabel White Thibaut, Johnny Thibaut and wife, Marjorie Baxster Thibaut, Steven Thibaut and wife, Joan Heeb Thibaut, and Pierre Thibaut and wife, Vanessa Cutrer Thibaut; three sisters, Jane Boyce, Mary Elizabeth Rives and Peggy Watson; and numerous grandchildren and stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bronier Thibaut and Katherine Rice Thibaut. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 13 to September 14, 2011 CALLAHAN, HOUSTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Houston J. Callahan, 73, a native and resident of Larose, died at 11:48 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. Mass will be held at noon Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Eldon F. Callahan and wife, Lynn Charpentier Callahan; one daughter, Jody Ledet Cook and husband, Carl; and four grandchildren, Kendall Cook, Shawn Cook, Zachary Cook and Tyler Callahan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette Lorraine Callahan; his parents, Felix and Stella Landry Callahan; and one sister, Mary Ann Danos. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and resident of the Broadway Nursing Facility. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 13 to September 14, 2011 DUET, JUDY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Judy Collins Duet, 68, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 8:33 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 8:30 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 two sons, Clint Duet and wife, Shelly, and Rickey Duet; one daughter, Vicki Capro and husband, Al; two brothers, Kirby Collins Jr. and Buddy Collins; one sister, Patricia Culpepper; seven grandchildren, Kolour, Erin, Zeke, Chet, Hailey and Meg Duet and Justin Gaudin; and five great- grandchildren, Tristan Duet, Adam Griffin IV, Kamryn Delatte, Kyndall Ducote and Gabby Gaudin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kirby Collins Sr. and Eula Triche Collins; one son, Eric Duet; and one grandson, Jude Bouziga. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, a retired teacher at LCO and administrator for PALS. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 13 to September 14, 2011 GAUBERT, THERESE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Therese Gaubert, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by four daughters, Linda G. Ekiss, Anne G. LaRose and husband, Charles, Faie G. Duplantis and husband, Deacon Lloyd, and Martha G. Christensen and husband, Chester; her grandchildren, Michelle E. Martin, Ken Ekiss, Scott Ekiss, Dr. Monica L. Haynes, Chad LaRose, Shannon L. Pierson, Troy LaRose, Brett Duplantis, Shane Duplantis, Bridget D. Ray, Carmel Duplantis, Ben Duplantis, Darren Duplantis, Amy Duplantis, Dr. Christopher Christensen, Kevin Christensen and Angela C. Luke; and six stepgrandchildren and 29 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Uriel "Billy" Gaubert; her parents, Benedict and Lucille N. Sposito; four sisters, Marie S. Maloney, Estelle S. Bergeron, Marguerite S. Traigle and Anne S. Albert; one brother, Lloyd C. Sposito Sr.; and one son-in-law, Paul Ekiss Jr. She was a member of the Third Order of Carmelites, a longstanding active member of St. Gevevieve Church, hospital and homebound eucharistic minister, seamstress, voting commissioner and fulltime homemaker. The family would like to give thanks to her caregivers Audrey Clement and Kelly Clement and Journey Hospice. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2011 ADAMS, KARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Karl "Pete" Glenn Joseph Adams, 63, a native and resident of Larose, died at 5:52 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Bessie Chouest Adams; three sons, Pete Adams and companion, Chelsey Cheramie, John Lee and companion, Rainy Adams, and Chad Adams and wife, Ann; one daughter, Sheena Adams Bonadona and husband, Matthew; one brother, Lefty Adams; and three grandchildren, Alyssa Adams, Braily Adams and Chanly Adams. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl "E.J." Adams. He was the owner of Pete's Automotive for 28 years. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2011 BLACKARD, EVE Eve Annamarie Blackard, infant, a native and resident of Thibodaux, was born Sept. 9, 2011 and died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux, with burial to follow in the cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Misty McLemore Blackard and Bryson Blackard; two brothers, Isaiah Blackard and Cadenn Blackard; and her grandparents, Vivian P. and James Arcement, Johnny and Danna Adams, and Danny McLemore. She was preceded in death by her grandparent, Malisa S. Dillon. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 16, 2011 FRANCE, TIMOTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Timothy "Chinaman" France, 52, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 12:22 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Lois France; two brothers, Todd and Brad France; two nieces, Crystal Ledet and Jenny France; one nephew, Jason France; and one great-niece, Kaisha Brown. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry France; his grandparents, Ephy and Hattie France, and Camille and Clothilde Guidry; and one brother, Brent France. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2011 GROS, CLARICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarice Gros, 88, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 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 Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Larry Collins; two daughters, Betty Labiche and husband, Anthony, and Lou Ann Labit and husband, Jim; and 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Woodwell "Bouffie" Collins; second husband, Ivy Gros; her parents, Claiborne and Alizina Plaisance Cheramie; two sons, Logan Collins and Patterson Collins Sr.; two brothers, Walter and Stanley Cheramie; and four sisters, Alizina Cheramie, Lorance Cheramie, Evelia Cheramie and Rita Martin. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2011 LEDET, ALBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albert "Mule" Francis Ledet, 72, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 9:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 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 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 of 52 years, Earline Carrere Ledet; three daughters, Antoinette Ledet Bonvillain and husband, Warren Sr., Jessie Ledet Dakroub and husband, Nick, and Fran Ledet Tribe and companion, Daniel LeBlanc; other children, Tammy Carrere Dupre, John Allen Carrere and Floyd Jacob Carrere, Randy Trosclair, Sandy Trosclair, David "Big Foot" Trosclair and Charles Tribe; his grandchildren, Warren Bonvillain Jr, Brandon James Bonvillain, Brittany Lynn Tribe, Bridget Elizabeth Tribe, David Lee Tribe, Collin Caden Charles Tribe, Nicholas Michael Dakroub, Megan Lynn Dakroub, Kendra Dupre, Kera Dupre, Kamie Dupre, Cody Lee Carrere, Mariah Carrere and Floyd Jacob Carrere Jr; one great-grand, Kyle Keneker; two sisters, Theresa Ledet Arceneaux and Elizabeth Ledet Dupre; and one brother, Joseph "J.D." Ledet and wife, Pat. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurelie Ledet and Hildred Elizabeth Malbrough Ledet; his mother-in-law, Antoinette Lirette Robichaux; one sister, Christina Ledet; and two brothers-in-law, Druby Dupre and Gene Arceneaux . He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a delivery driver for Borden's and Le Fleur Dairy Products. Albert was a coach and manager for both men and women softball teams. He could be found at the VFW on Tuesdays for Bingo and to see his friends. He was an avid fan of Saints and LSU football teams, and he loved The Swamp People (Troy Landry). But his greatest joy was his children and grandchildren. The family would like to thank Dr. Ray Cinnater for all his care and kindness through this difficult time. A special thank you to Bayou Homecare (Sam) and Tulane Medical Center. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2011 LEDET, ELLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ella Folse Ledet, 97, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Jackie Ledet Perque and husband Ernest, Ronnie L. Ledet and wife, Gail Navarre Ledet, Paulette Ledet Landry and husband, Lynn, and Diane Ledet Amedee and husband, Joachim "JoeJoe" Amedee; and 18 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene "Jack" Ledet; one daughter, Janus Ledet Clement; her parents, Pierre and Alice Autin Folse; four sisters, Lovencenea "Toot" Folse Vort, Lorieda Folse Brown, Lena Folse Robichaux and Louvenia Folse Robichaux; and five brothers, Justillian, Adolf, Lovency, Uzee, and Sidney Folse. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2011 NAQUIN, RUFUS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rufus Paul Naquin, 90, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Janie Naquin Folse and husband, Ray "Fuzz" Folse; three grandchildren, Stephen Folse and wife, Tonya, Scott Folse and wife, Jurie, and Stuart Folse and wife, Becky; and eight great-grandchildren, Savannah, Samantha, Parker, Emmie, Aiden, Braxton, Adele, and Elise Folse. He was preceded in death by his wife, Euna Autin Naquin; and his parents, Ernest and Olympe Autin Naquin. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church, a member of Past LA Lions District Governor 8 S for 50 plus years, LA Lions Council, Raceland Lions Club President in 1950, Past Zone Chairman, past Deputy District Governor, past International Councelor, a member of Selective Service Draft Board System, LA Oil Marketers Association and the Lafourche National Bank Advisory Board. In lieu of flowers, donations to the LA District 8 S Lions Club, Little Britches (Cripple Children's Camp), LA Eye Foundation or Raceland Lions Club. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 15 to September 16, 2011 GUIDRY, LOUIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis "Lou-Lou" Guidry, 50, a native and resident of Larose, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Violet Trahan Guidry; four brothers, Eddie Guidry Sr., Ervin Guidry, Didia Guidry Sr. and Elliot Lee; and four sisters, Mandy Trahan, Ida Jarvis, Earline Guidry and Valarie Boura. He was preceded in death by his father, Didia P. Guidry; one brother, Sidney Guidry Sr.; and four sisters, Pauline Cheramie, Wilma Heren, Marie Lee and Eula Guidry. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to offset funeral expenses. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 15 to September 16, 2011 LOVELESS, ROSE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rose Bergeron Loveless, 57, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011, after her battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Des Allemands Mennonite Church. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, William "Pat" Loveless; three children, Monica Loveless and Dawn and Alvin Matherne; two grandchildren; her mother, Lillian Bergeron; siblings, Elizabeth "Liz" and Billy Warren, Percy and Sabrina Bergeron, Dean and Kerri Bergeron and Henry "Bozo" Bergeron; ister-in-law, Pam and Roger White; and many nieces, nephews and a very large extended family and many beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her fathers, Henry Bergeron and Percy Bergeron; three sisters, Vicki Koontz, Vonnie Bergeron and Verna Ruth Bergeron; her father and mother-in-law, William and Lucille Loveless; and sister-in-law, Judy Cornwell. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 15 to September 16, 2011 TOUPS, WAYNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== A loving husband, father and grandfather, Wayne Bernard Toups, 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, departed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. 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. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, JoyLove Clause Toups; and children, Shaun Toups and wife, Corey, of Baton Rouge, Christie Theriot and husband, Troy, of Pierre Part, Jared Toups and wife, Nicole, of Gonzales, and Kirk Toups of Thibodaux; and one brother, Irving Toups of Thibodaux; and 12 grandchildren, Molly, Jack, Ben, David, Claire, Vivian, Audrey, Ellen, and Joshua Toups and Kaylie, Kayne, and Kaleb Theriot. He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Vivian Bergeron Toups. Wayne was a pharmacist for 43 years and was currently employed at CVS. He served as president of the Thibodaux Jaycees, first president of Families Helping Families, and committee member for numerous Department of Health and Human Resources conferences. He was currently serving as a board member of Lafourche Association for Retarded Citizens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, the Sisters of Mount Carmel, or Edward Douglas White Catholic High School. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 15 to September 16, 2011 WARD, SANDRA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sandra Marie Ward, 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Visitation will be held from 10 to funeral time Friday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by five daughters, Chaka Ward of Houma, Lakettia Bates and husband, Alvin, Chakkettia Ward, Roctrika Ward and Yackaka Ward all of Thibodaux; two sons, Lynes Ward and George Ward both of Thibodaux; one brother, Carnell Collins and wife, Janice of Thibodaux; and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosie Lee Collins and Clarence Ward; three grandchildren, Lynes Ward Jr., Lyndell Ward and Lyndrell Ward. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 16 to September 17, 2011 AMOS, MATILDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Matilda White Amos, 68, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Friday, Sep. 9, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Donald Amos Sr. of Labadieville; one son, Darnell Amos and wife, Ferlisha of Hattiesburg, Miss.; two daughters, Monice Tannis and husband, Edward, of Labadieville and Cherrish Cooks of Houma; two stepdaughters, Mary Smith and husband, Nolan, of Napoleonville and Angela Stephens and husband, Martin, of Shreveport; one stepson, Donald Amos Jr. of California; one sister, Beatrice Clark of Thibodaux; and 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matilda and Lester Sr. White; one son, Elijah Cooks Jr.; one daughter, Trinette Boatner; two brothers, Lester White Jr. and Washington Sherman; and two sisters Lillian Docket and Florence Robinson. She was a member of New Belmont Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 16 to September 18, 2011 DAVIDSON, THELMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thelma Marie Daigle Davidson, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, went to her eternal rest on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today at the church, with burial to follow in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one daughter, Gwendolyn Talbot and husband, Billy; two grandsons, W.J. Talbot and wife, Monica, and Charles "Chuck" Talbot; one great- grandson, William Talbot IV; one sister, Gloria Marcello and husband, Ray; one brother, Milton Daigle and wife, Beverly; many special nieces, nephews and their families; and four devoted caregivers, Sherry Cantrelle, Kathy Lapeyrouse, Lonnette Lusco and Cathy Schirtler. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 68 years, Charles H. Davidson; her parents, Frederick J. Daigle and Priscilla Bergeron Daigle; two brothers, Fred and Warren Daigle; four sisters, Virgie Junot, Dorothy George, Arlette Toups and Mae Thibodeaux; and her grandparents, Joseph Daigle, Marie Adou, Franklin Bergeron and Virginia Guerrin. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. She was a meticulous housekeeper, a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic daughters and Altar Society and a retired officer and bookkeeper of Davidson Hardware. The family would like to thank the staff of the Homestead Assisted Living Facility and the staff of Amedisys Hospice for their excellent professional care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Terrebonne Parish Library or a charity of your choice. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 16 to September 17, 2011 DUPUY, BURTON, JR. Dr. Burton Dupuy Jr., 91, of Natchitoches, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in Natchitoches. Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 16 to September 17, 2011 MATHERNE, MARK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mark F. Matherne, 45, a native and resident of Bourg, died Tuesday, Sept.13, 2011. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by one brother, Eddie Joseph Matherne and wife, Cathy; one sister, Mally Matherne Harmon and husband, Billy Jr.; four nephews, Billy Harmon III and wife, Samantha, Jacob Harmon, Cole Matherne and Christopher Matherne; and one great-nephew, Brennan Harmon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny and Shirley Lirette Matherne; and one sister, Roxanne Matherne White. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 16 to September 17, 2011 SCOTT, ROBERTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roberta Mary Scott, 91, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two sons, Jesse J. Scott wife, Betty Jean Scott, of Dularge and Henry Scott Jr. of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Linda T. LeBoeuf of Houma; one sister, Jeanette Morrow of Houma; her grandchildren, Dana Borne, Tyler M. Scott, Stacy Scott, Jerry Scott Jr., James Scott, Nita Scott, Glen Scott, Rita Scott, Lance A. Erickson, Kathy A. Erickson, Raymond Mackles Jr., Laura Authement, Roberta Mackles, Linda Mackles, Henry Mackles, Shane Mackles, Scotty Scott III, Danny Scott, Luke Scott and Danielle Scott; and her great- grandchildren, Taylor Borne, Manny M. Scott, Cortney Ship, Christopher Matherne, Lacie Butler, Seth Butler, Raymond Mackles Jr., Chelsey Mackles, Anthony Mackles, Wilbert Mackles, Louis Authement Jr., Leanne Authement, Jasmine Brunet, Jeramie Brunet, Jeret Brunet, Kristine Bourgeois, Keri Bourgeois, Kenny Bourgeois Jr., Henry Mackles Jr., Summer Scott, Kevin Scott, Ronald A. Shaneyselt, Darryle Shaneyselt Jr. and Maisyn Mackles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry K. Scott; her parents: Edgar and Mathilda Boudwin; one son, Gerald Scott; one daughter, Diana M. Breaux; five brothers, Edgar Boudwin Jr., Gelpi Boudwin, Warner Boudwin, Nolan Boudwin and Ray Boudwin; and two sisters, Roseabel Liner and Florince Hebert. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. She was an avid gardener. She would often give advice to those who needed her. She enjoyed coffee, camping, boating, fishing, dancing, shopping and the outdoors. She was a hard worker. She was a goodhearted person who was a caregiver to her family and friends. She was always a shoulder to lean on. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 16 to September 17, 2011 WOODS, MELVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Melvin Woods, 48, a native and resident of Schriever, died Thursday, Sept. 08, 2011. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at First Baptist Church in Schriever. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his special friend, Patricia Lafont of Schriever; his mother, Ethel N. Woods of Schriever; seven sisters, Diane N. Williams and husband, Louis, Yolanda Davis and husband, Paul, and Beverly Washington and husband, Terry, of Gray, Stephanie Livas and husband, Raymond, Beverly Stewart and husband, Davis, of Houma, Valerie Woods of Baton Rouge and Rhonda Brown and husband, Carl, of Gibson; two brothers, Gerald Nixon and wife, Cynthia, and Dwayne Antwan of Gray; and one stepbrother, Charles Harold and wife, Charlene of Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his father, James Woods Sr.; and three brothers, James Woods Jr., Orlando Woods and David Woods. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 17 to September 18, 2011 BOURG, ZACHARY Zachary Alan Bourg, 17, a native of Sacramento, Calif. and resident of Hammond, was born Aug. 10, 1994 in Coeur D' Alene, Idaho and passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, at his residence. Visitaiton will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Harry McKneely & Son Hammond and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Hammond. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, officiated by the Rev. Robert, with interment to follow in the Rose Memorial Park Cemetery, Hammond. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Bourg; one brother, Christopher Bourg; his grandparents, Carl J. and Judy P. Bourg; his great-grandmother, Wilma Picou; his step-grandfather, Daniel Breaux; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Clinton Picou; and his great-grandparents, Albert and Agnes Bourg. He was a student at Ponchatoula High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home of Hammond is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 17 to September 19, 2011 LEBLANC, PHYLLIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Phyllis Naquin LeBlanc, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, passed away peacefully in the early afternoon on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. A reception will follow at the St. Joseph Life Center. She is survived by her husband, Paul K. LeBlanc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Scott P. LeBlanc and wife, Shelly B. LeBlanc, and Troy P. LeBlanc and wife, Michelle G. LeBlanc; and six grandchildren, Conner, Cayley, Daniel, Caroline, Eric and Adeline. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kirby A. Naquin and Elda C. Naquin; one brother, Kirby A. Naquin Jr.; and one son, Todd M. LeBlanc. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. Phyllis taught Religious Education (CCD) for St. Joseph for the past 20 years touching an unbelievable number of young children's lives with God's love. Phyllis is greatly loved and will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the St. Joseph Religious Education Program for an education fund that will be established in Phyllis' honor. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2011 DUPLANTIS, SUMMER ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Our beloved angel, Summer Jade Duplantis, 1, a native and resident of Houma, was born Aug. 26, 2010 and died at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Dylan Duplantis and Audrey Bergeron; her grandparents, Clark and Crystal Duplantis; great-grandmother, Laura Voisin Duplantis; one brother, Dylan Clark Bergeron; one sister, Nevaeh Renee Duplantis; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Elwin Duplantis Sr., Leola Dupre Falgout, Gerald Francis Falgout, and William and Audrey Schrader. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2011 ESCHETE, RONALD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronald "Ronnie" Anthony Eschete Sr., 75, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Ronnie A. Eschete Jr. and wife, Jan, and Rory A. Eschete Sr. and wife, Tanya Swart Eschete; two daughters, Romonda A. Eschete and Rosalyn A. Rowley and husband, Craig; and nine grandchildren, Cory A. Clement, Whitney A. Robichaux, Rae A. Eschete, Rory A. Eschete II, Ross A. Eschete, Rhylan R. Eschete, Rhiana R. Eschete, Caleb Rowley and Cameron Rowley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert A. and Viola Eschete. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Cancer Society . Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2011 JENKINS, STANLEY ANDREW, SR., Stanley Andrew Jenkins Sr., 61, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at New Vision Christian Community Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Darrel Jenkins and Stanley Jenkins Jr., both of New Orleans; two daughters, Sylvanna Jenkins and Janis Jenkins, both of New Orleans; his companion, Cynthia Robinson; six brothers, Joseph Jenkins Jr., Lionel Joseph, Darryl Joseph, Tyrone Joseph, all of Raceland, Larry Jenkins of Baton Rouge and Calvin Joseph of New Orleans; two sisters, Paula Willis of Raceland and Jean J. Smith of New Orleans; and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leanna Copper, Alvin Joseph and Lawrence Cooper; one sister, Estelle Bergeron; and his grandparents, Williams and Polly Charles, and Hilda Joseph. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2011 TURNER, THOMAS, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thomas W. Turner Jr., a native of Houma and longtime resident of Sugar Land, Texas, was the beloved husband of Liz and lover of nature, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. Services will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 24 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth "Liz" Anne Turner; his mother, Mercedes Avet Turner; three sisters, Jeannie Sawyer and husband, Tom, of Lafayette, Beth Turner and husband, Pete Wolbrette, and Laurie Conkerton and husband, John, of New Orleans; one niece, Rebecca Sawyer; one nephew, Brian DeHart; many friends and colleagues; and pets Bitzi, Sandy, Brandi and Colorado Blue. He was preceded in death by is father, Thomas Warren Turner Sr. He served as Principal Engineer and Lead for the RTU Development Team, Measurement Services Department, El Paso Corporation for 37 years. He was a 1971 graduate of Louisiana Tech University. From an early age, Tommy was fascinated by electronics, science and nature. As a teenager, he earned his Ham Radio Operator's license, a passion that continued throughout his life -- even setting up a mobile station when he camped. He loved camping, birding, hiking, and being in the great outdoors. He enthusiastically appreciated the music of New Orleans, Louisiana and Texas. In lieu of flowers please send donations in his memory to the American Heart Association , Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. http://www.ccfa.org/ . The Settegast-Kopf Co. at Sugar Creek is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2011 DUBUISSON, BETTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Mae Bergeron Dubuisson, 82, a resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial to follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her loving family, including her husband, Donald Dubuisson; Debra and Pete Bergeron, Sally and Petch Bergeron, Nicole, Nick and Baby Linscomb, Blake Bergeron, Peter and Janie Dubuisson, Angela and Cliff Essig, Lucie Dubuisson, Shawn Dubuisson, Christian and Theresa Dubuisson, Barry and Dian Bergeron, Earl and Sandy Bergeron, Wendy Bergeron and Andy Bergeron and family's. She was been preceded to heaven by Bertha "Birdie" and Calvin Bergeron, Earl Bergeron and Roy Bergeron. Ma Betty was a dedicated life time nurse with a caring Heart working for Ellender Memorial, Terrebonne General, Leonard Chabert and Bayou Oaks. Special commendations need to be sent to the excellent and professional care of Bayou Oaks of Houma, TGMC CCU, Dr's and Caring Nursing Staff, Thank You and God Bless. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 21, 2011 GRAVOIS, GREGORY Gregory J. Gravois, 58, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at Tulane Medical Center. 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 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mona Oubre Gravois; two sons, John Gregory and wife, Angie, and Mark Roland and wife, Terri; a devoted grandfather to Lane Gravois, Benjamin Gravois, Bryce Gravois, Christopher Gravois, Ava Gravois and Lillie Gravois; his mother Annie S. Gravois; and three brothers, Albert A. Gravois, Matthew Gravois and George Gravois. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert J. Gravois; and two sisters, Laurie Gravois and Michelle Gravois. Mr. Gravois was a longtime business owner and contractor. He was the Governor's appointee to the Port of South Louisiana where he served as Treasurer and Past President. Mr. Gravois was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #11857. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2011 JOHNSON, JALEN Jalen Akeem Johnson, 18, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Allen A.M.E Chapel in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Mary Johnson of Thibodaux and stepfather, Ron Van Buren of Thibodaux; four brothers, Donte Johnson, Rontae Van Buren, Ronjia Johnson and Ronquel Johnson, all of Thibodaux; and two sisters, Moesha Johnson and Aaliyah Johnson, both of Thibodaux; and his grandparents, Trisha Duncan, Joseph Isaac and Theodore Pratt, all of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Kelly Davis. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2011 LIRETTE, CHARLES, SR. Charles Lirette Sr., 68, a resident of Magnolia, Miss. died Sept. 17, 2011 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home, McComb, Miss. The Rev. Dave Hartson will officate. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Lirette; sons and daughter-in-law, Charles Lirette Jr., Kenneth Lirette, and Chris Lirette and wife, Rainey; daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Travis and husband, Quine; one sister, Octavia Relan; nine grandchildren, Brandon Travis, Evelyn Lirette, Shania Crum, Sydne Lirette, Angelica Townsend, Brittney Lirette, Hunter Travis, Stormy Lirette, and Autumn Lirette; and three great-grandchildren, Alevia Solar, Joseph Solar and Rylie Lirette. He was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Lirette; and a brother. He was born on Jan. 30, 1943, in Houma to the late Jewels Lirette and Dorothy Carlos Lirette. Mr. Lirette was a member of Bala Chitto Baptist Church and retired boat Captian. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2011 SCHOUEST, VIVIAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vivian Raymond Schouest, 93, a native of Cut Off, died at Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Audrey S. Fremin and Melvina S. Breaux and husband, Numa; one brother, Lubin Raymond Sr.; four sisters, Estelle R. Williams, Florence R. Cheramie, Therese R. Duet and Alice R. Ledet; 14 grandchildren, Cindy F. Griffin, Faye Fremin, Sarah F. Pierce, Eddie Fremin III, Doug Fremin, Jerome Fremin, Terea B. Pierce, Danny Breaux, Davie Breaux, Alison Breaux, Ronald Schouest Jr., Chris Schouest, Angelle S. Schaumberg and Monique Hohl; 22 great-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston A. Schouest; her parents, Leonce and Ora Plaisance Raymond; two sons, Ronald Schouest Sr. and Leslie David Schouest; one son-in-law, Ed Fremin Jr.; and one grandchild, Mark P. Fremin. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, a member of Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Boy Scout Den Mother and Women's Bowling Association. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2011 TOTINA, ANTHONY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony "Tony" J. Totina, 89, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Dianne T. Pitre and husband, Steward; one son, Mark A. Totina; two grandchildren, Wesley P. Pitre and wife, Dawn, and Katie P. Gibbens and husband, Tom Ed; two great-grandchildren, Claire Marie Pitre and Grant Paul Gibbens; and one sister, Marie T. Hebert. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae Papa Totina; his parents, John Totina and Laruguina Collura Totina; one son, John J. Totina; six sisters, Theresa Ordoyne, Lena Terracina, Josephine Benoit, Paulina Demicelli, Lucy Andras and Jennie Zeringue; and two brothers, Charlie and Joseph Totina. He was a World War II veteran and a recipient of the Silver Star and Bronze Star. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 20 to September 21, 2011 FELTERMAN, JON, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jon M. Felterman, Sr., 55, a native and resident of Patterson, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 at his home. A gathering of family and friends will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Donavan Labbˇ will officiate the services. Jon is survived by one son, Jon M. Felterman Jr. and wife, Dorothy; one grandson, Jon M. Felterman III; and one granddaughter, Isabella Galjour, all of Schriever; his parents, Fulton C. "Butch" Felterman Jr. and Sylvia Folse Felterman of Patterson; and four siblings, Danny Felterman and wife, Linda, Lee Felterman and wife, Jan, Lisa F. Kornegay and husband, Brightman, and Jody Felterman and wife, Beth, all of Patterson. He was preceded in death by one brother, David John Felterman; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fulton C. Felterman Sr.; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester J. Folse. Standing as pallbearers will be his nephews, Chad Felterman, Tyler Felterman, Ben Felterman, Marc Felterman, Will Kornegay, Parker Felterman and Luke Felterman. The family asks that memorial donations be made to The American Cancer Society Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge , 2609 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121, 504-219- 2200, cancer.org/hopelodgeneworleans; or to the Wedell Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Foundation, P.O. Box 38, Patterson, LA 70392, 985-399-1268. Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Patterson is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 20 to September 21, 2011 MARKS, THOMAS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thomas "Hap" Frank Marks, 51, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his parents, Warren A. Marks Sr. and Margaret "Ann" Achee Marks; one son, Matt Marks; two daughters, Jami Marks Liner and Candice Marks; one brother, Warren A. Marks Jr.; two sisters, Danette Marks and Denise Marks Finucane; and five grandchildren. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 20 to September 21, 2011 NAQUIN, DEBRA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Debra Gautreaux Naquin, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Autry Naquin; one son, Nickolas and wife, Samantha Naquin; three daughters, Nicole Cockerham and husband, Corey, Natalie Bryant and husband, Christopher, and Nina Naquin; three brothers, Amos Jr., Mark, and Lynn Gautreaux; one sister, Roxanne Berzas; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amos J. and Barbara Marcel Gautreaux. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 20 to September 21, 2011 SHAW, DELTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Delta C. Shaw, 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Covington, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Oct. 14 at St. Thomas Aquinas in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Oct. 14 at the church, with interment to follow in the St. Joseph Mausoleum. She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie S. Fink and husband, Robert; two grandchildren; one sister, Barbara C. Griffin; and sister-in-law to June Shaw and Ronald L. Shaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Shaw; and her mother, Aline Clement Chiasson and father, Sidney Chiasson. She was a retired manager of the Sears Catalog Sore. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2011 BERGERON, MICHAEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael J. Bergeron, 44, a native and resident of Larose, died at 12:24 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at noon today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three brothers, Timothy "Tim" Naquin, Robert Naquin and Jimmy Bergeron; and two sisters, Stacey Cressonie and Cindy Gisclair. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gloria Bergeron Dufrene and Audrey Dufrene. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2011 BROOM, ROLAND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roland Broom, 82, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery and Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Christophe Broom; four daughters, Althea Clarkson, Leverna Broom, Carmen Howse and Janice Nance; three sons, Roland Broom Jr., Terrell and Donna Broom, and Glenn and Erica Broom Sr.; and 18 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr. and Beulah Broom; three sisters, Irene Randall, Corrine Coleman and Octavia Broom; seven brothers, Willie Jr. Broom, Anthony Broom, Milton Broom, Harry Broom, Freddie Broom, Simon Broom and Junius Broom; and two grandsons Ameico McGinnis and Terrell Broom Jr. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2011 GUIDRY, MYRNEL Myrnel Marie Guidry, 64, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of the Isle in Grand Isle. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Deacon Guidry and Robert "Bobby" Hickox; one daughter, Rebecca Curole; one brother, Dale Honeycut; and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson and Myrtle Adams Guidry; one brother, Douglas Guidry; and two sisters, Bobbi Jo Bradberry and Gail Emmanuel. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2011 LANDRY, ADOLPHINA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adolphina A. Landry, 102, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Michael J. Landry and Kelly J. Landry; one daughter, Bessie M. Landry; one brother, Joseph Aysenne; one sister, Louisiana Landry; and 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theophila O. Landry; her parents, Eugene and Constance Barrass Aysenne; two daughters, Carmen L. Naquin and Shirley L. Legendre; five brothers, Paul, Alvin, Lynn, Jeffrey, and Steve Aysenne; and one sister, Esmas Richard. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2011 LEGENDRE, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John J. Legendre, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Catherine "Cat" Legendre; one son, Jay Legendre and wife, Kelly P. Legendre; one daughter, Robyn L. Legendre and husband, Scott Keller; two brothers, Robert and Glynn Legendre; one sister, Anna Lee Adams; and a devoted grandfather to Chloe and Evan Legendre, and Max and Charley Keller. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Gladys Legendre; and one sister, Myrtis L. Hebert. He was a strong, fun loving man who lived for his family and his beloved grandchildren. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2011 SMITH, VIOLET ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Violet Lirette Smith, 91, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 5:25 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Visitation will be 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 three sons, Ivy Smith Jr., Danny Smith and wife, Elaine, and James "Jimmy" Smith and wife, Caren; one daughter, Therese Oubre and husband, Howard "Buck" Oubre; her grandchildren, Ronnie Smith and wife, Shirley, Tina Abbacchi and husband, Mark, Tanner Magee and wife, Kristen, Courtnee Salas, Howard Oubre Jr. and wife, Beth, Alisa Ransome and husband, Dustin, Dylan Smith and Devin Smith; her great-grandchildren, Jackie, Amber, and Zachary Smith, Collin and Madison Straeter, Christin and Cullen Ransome, Thomas and Meridith Oubre, Julia, Grace, and Kate Magee; and one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Lirette. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy Joseph Smith Sr.; her parents, Eddie D. Lirette Sr. and Celestine Fanguy Lirette; three brothers, Eddie Lirette Jr., Bill Percy Lirette and John Lirette; and four sisters, Libby Rhodes, Leola Bergeron, Pearl St. Romain and Eula Chauvin. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and a member of the Catholic Daughters. Violet loved cooking for her family and friends who enjoyed many delicious meals. She loved to garden. She was a devout Roman Catholic who lived her faith and shared it with many. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. She would help anyone in need. She carried the cross of paralysis for 17 years with great grace. The family is deeply grateful to all who cared for her especially the staff and caregivers at the Homestead assisted living facility and the private sitters over the years, and Haydel Memorial Hospice, and many others over her time of need. Mass will be celebrated by her nephew Fr. Paul Bergeron. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She has now received the gift of everlasting peace. In lieu of flowers and memorial donations to your personal prayers are requested. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2011 STOUFFLET, DAVID, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David "Lil Dave" Adam Stoufflet Jr., 61, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:56 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Elie Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ann Leonard Stoufflet; two daughters, Angela S. Matherne and husband, Rodney, and Cindy S. Blanchard and Ryan "Snoopy"; two sisters, Nelwyn "Nell" Henry and husband, Aaron, and Beverly Bourg and Lyes Jr.; and four grandchildren, Ryan Matherne, Taylor Bourgeois, Harley Stoufflet and Vallie Blanchard. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Adam Sr. and Vallie Marie Dubois Stoufflet; and one sister, Shirley Stoufflet. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2011 VELASQUEZ, GARRETT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Garrett Velasquez, 18, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with cremation to follow services. He is survived by his mother, Karen Dantin Gros-Pascaretti and stepfather, Jerome Gros; his father, Bobby Velasquez and stepmother, Jenny Velasquez; one sister, Emilee Velasquez; three brothers, Cooper Gros, Reilly Velasquez and Eamon Velasquez; his grandparents, Terry and Hazel Dantin, and Hector and Rosemary Velasquez; his aunt, Marisa Velasquez; and uncle Darrin Dantin. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2011 BALLARD, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Ann Ballard, 49, a native of Mathews and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John Ballard of Thibodaux; one son, John Ballard Jr. of Thibodaux; two daughters, Teresa Ray and husband, Rayford, and Rona Ballard, both of Thibodaux; six sisters, Lisa Coleman, Peggy Coleman, Melissa Williams, Michelle Coleman and Carla Davis all of Thibodaux and Rhonda Davis of Opelousas; four brothers, Robert Coleman Jr. and Prines Davis of Thibodaux, Eddie Coleman of Larose and Robert Lee of Morgan City; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Coleman Sr. and Theresa Nelson Coleman; one brother, Kelly Davis; one sister, Welma Jean Coleman; and grandparents, Melvin Coleman Sr. and Ceola T. Coleman. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2011 BILLIOT, PHILTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Philton Eloi Billiot, 66, a native and resident of Theriot, died at 6:59 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judith "Judy" Molaison Billiot; five children, John Allen Billiot and wife, Michelle, of Houma, Angela Lowrey and husband, Matt, of Benton, Ark., Buffy Billiot of Theriot, Jody Billiot of Houma and Marie Roddy and husband, Shawn, of Schriever; two grandchildren, Madison and Mason Lowrey; one brother, John Gary Billiot; four sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Betty Lou) Rivet, Mrs. Johnny (Genevieve) Smith, Mrs. Timmy (Elaine) Liner, and Mrs. Lawrence (Caroline) Rel; numerous nephews and nieces; special to him also were Angela Marmande and Tim Thibodeaux; and his cousin, Charles Billiot and wife, Sherry and their family. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Sylvester and Lillian Billiot; and his younger brother, Louis Jerry Billiot. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. He was an inland and offshore pipeline welder and owned Philton Billiot Welding Service. His favorite pastimes were hunting deer and duck, and fishing. He watched as many old westerns as he could find on tv and loved listening and dancing to French and Cajun music. Philton was a member of the Knights of Columbus council 8779. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2011 DUET, NOLES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Noles C. Duet, 82, a native of Galliano, former resident of Chauvin and resident of Hazelhurst, Miss., died at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by two sons, Daniel P. Duet and wife, Elizabeth, and Jude J. Duet and wife, Katherine; two brothers, Raymond Duet and Eddie Duet; four sisters, Mary Hebert, Louverda Duet, Carol Rousse and Elois Melancon; nine grandchildren, Lance, Lee and wife, Sally, Stephen, Lainey and husband, Travis, Ryan, Beth, Zachary, Leanne and Grant; and five great-grandchildren, Seth, Luke, Laci, Brad and Megan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Carlos Duet; his parents, Leo and Noiscia Toups Duet; two daughters, Maria and Johnette Duet; one brother, Livingston "Frog" Duet; and two sisters, Wilma Duet and Genevieve "Jan" Boudoin. He was a retired Port Captain with Tidewater and a member of VFW. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2011 HARDING, ALVIN, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alvin Harding Sr., 87, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 am. to funeral time Friday at New First Corinthian Baptist Church, 1114 Church St. in Houma. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Luke Cemetery in Dularge. He is survived by four sons, Alvin Harding Jr., James, Glenn, and Warren Harding; three daughters, Joyce Allen, Joan Short and Sylvia Harding; one brother, Haywood Harding; three sisters, Velma Ellis, Hazel Franklin and Helen Lyons; and 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Riley Harding; his parents, Henry Harding Sr. and Ollie Harding; four brothers, Edward, Freddie, Earl and Henry Harding Jr.; and three sisters, Leola Harding, Alma Harding and Albertha Howard. He was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church and retired from National Building Contractor. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2011 HEBERT, O.P., SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== O.P. "Olida Paul" Hebert Sr., 94, a native of Choctaw and resident of Raceland, died at 11:58 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Raceland, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by five daughters, Barbara Hebert Griffin, Elaine Hebert Moore, Jackie Hebert Gaubert and husband, Burton, Gretchen Hebert Verdon and husband, Ronnie, and Patsy Hebert Breaux and husband, Byron; and 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aline Deroche Hebert; his parents, Olivian and Helen Hebert; one son, O.J. Hebert Jr.; two sons-in-law, Huey Griffin Sr. and John W. Moore; one daughter, Kathy Hebert; four brothers, Elvis, Nobby, Hadley Sr. and Adam Hebert; three sisters, Olive Hebert Gros, Clarice Hebert LeBlanc and Irene Hebert; two grandchildren, Huey Griffin Jr. and Kelly Plaisance Cheramie; and one great-grandchild, Chase Foret. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. He was a member of WOW and Weekend Cruisers. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2011 LAMEY, SARAH Sarah Louise Lamey, 67, a native and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by one son, Douglas Lamey Jr.; two daughters, Sharon Louise Bush and Deanna Louise Lirette; three brothers, William Roscoe Ezell, Curtis Dwayne Ezell and James Rodney Ezell; three sisters, Virginia Alice Whittington, Clara Elaine Isfalt and Eva Jean Mallet; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearley and Mattie Hutcherson Lamey. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 24, 2011 CHARLES, ALVIN Alvin Charles, 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at The House of the Lord in Houma. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the Young Ladies Benevolent Church in Raceland. He is survived by four brothers, Wayne Charles of Virginia, Floyd Young of Dallas, Eugene Charles of New Orleans and Warren Young Jr. of Raceland; and two sisters, Rhonda Spellman of Atlanta and Delores Young of New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Rev. Joseph Charles and Jeanette R. Young; two sisters, Beverly J. Charles Hicks and Gwendolyn Gebremihndin; and grandparents, John Randall, Irene Randall, William Charles and Polly Smith Charles. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 24, 2011 DAVIS, CLARENCE Clarence Davis, 64, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Bell Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church Cemetery and Mausoleum in Raceland. He is survived by his mother, Enolia Lawson Davis Williams; three sons, Kevin Davis, Zolton Davis and wife, Irene, and Chad Davis; two daughters, Jeronica Davis Smith and husband, Nolan Smith Jr., and Patrice Davis; two brothers, Gilbert Davis and wife, Wanda, and Wendell Davis; four sisters, Yolanda Davis Jones and husband, Clarence Jr., El dorado Brown and husband, Willie, Karen Williams and husband, Dwight, and Zantise Trench and husband, Eric; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Davis Jr.; one brother, Chauncey Adams; and his grandparents, Thomas and Josephine Davis, and Henry and Matilda Lawson. He was Baptist and a Vietnam War veteran in the U.S. Army. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 25, 2011 FAZZIO, CARLO, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carlo John Fazzio Jr., 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:49 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. A memorial service was held Sept. 23 at Bayou Blue Assembly of God. He is survived by his wife, Janice Fazzio; two sons, John Fazzio and wife, Lynette, and Carlo Fazzio III; one daughter, Kimberly Bell and husband, Bruce; one brother, Thomas Fazzio and wife, MaryJo; four sisters, Joyce Fazzio, Vita Poiencot and Russell, Pat Breaux, and Maxine Poiencot and Burtman; and three grandchildren, Ben Fazzio, Carlie Fazzio and John Fazzio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlo and Edna Marcel Fazzio Sr.; one infant daughter, Joyce Fazzio; and one sister, Marie Louise Roy. Carlo enjoyed life to the fullest, mischievously bringing joy and laughter to all who knew him. His best times were spent enjoying the great outdoors, hunting and fishing, and passing on his skills to his sons and grandsons. His passing leaves a tremendous void in the hearts of all who know and love him. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 24, 2011 HOWE, PAULINE Pauline "Nanny" Howe, 84, a native of Live Oak, Fla. and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Daniels Funeral Home in Live Oak, Fla. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in Live Oak Cemetery in Live Oak, Fla. She is survived by one daughter, Jan Tabor and husband, Donald; two granddaughters, Denise Benoit and husband, Stacey, and Julie Arabie and husband, Danny; one grandson, Mikey Boudreaux and wife, Allison; three great- grandchildren, Jacob and Matthew Benoit, and Karlie Arabie; and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Wooley and Jacqueline Mixon. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "J.P." Howe; her parents, Andrew Gill and Lula Bailey Gill; two brothers, Leon and A.J. Gill; and one sister, Mamie Sandlin. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 24, 2011 HUMPHRIES, EVELYN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evelyn Brown Humphries, 83, of Gulf Breeze, Fla. died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 at Gulf Breeze Courtyard Assisted Living. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Gray Brown Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gray Brown Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Harper of Saks Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Edgemont Cemetery. Survivors include her children, Dennis Humphries, Deana Humphries, and Barbara Blanchard; eight grandchildren, Donna B. Lirette, Kimberly Johnson, Michael Blanchard, Shelly Humphries, Kristi Hinds, Jason Humphries, Jonathan Keller and Joshua Humphries; 14 great-grandchildren; her sister, Mary Brown Price; and three nieces and two nephews, all of Anniston. Mrs. Humphries was preceded in death by her father, Ernest L. Brown and mother, Lena Brown. Evelyn Humphries was born in Anniston, Ala. on May 15, 1928 where she graduated from Anniston High School. She and her three children lived in Anniston until 1964 when her job took her to Houma until retirement. She then moved to Maryland, near her daughter, Deana for several years then to Gulf Breeze, FL near her son, Dennis and his wife Lottie. Mrs. Humphries moved into Gulf Breeze Courtyard in 2005. "Mother was a strong woman, raised 3 children on her own, and is loved deeply by all. She was always my rock, my Mother who deserved respect. I will miss her more than words can ever express. I will always hold her in my heart and remember the good times we have shared. WE LOVE YOU MOM" ...............Deana Humphries. "In my sorrow I long for the closeness we have shared over these years. In my heart is where you continue to live. Yet, in my life there is an empty crater where you once stood. I will make it through the sorrow by remembering you in my heart and using all you taught me in life. I will love you 'til the end when we start again in the arms of Jesus where it all began. We Love You Forever, Mom" ...............Dennis Humphries. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 24, 2011 JOSEPH, CHESTER Chester A. Joseph, 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, with family visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. Visitation will also be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church, Brule Road, Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Dupaty Joseph; one daughter and son-in-law, Nedra and Tony Robins of Baton Rouge; three grandchildren, Briauna, Kearston and Alyssa Robins; two sisters, Geraldine and husband, James Granger, of Napoleonville and Rose Avery of Thibodaux; one brother, Willie Joseph Jr. of Thibodaux; seven sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Joseph of Magnolia, Miss., Florentine C. Blanchard of Napoleonville, Barbara Thomas of Glendale, Ariz., Audrey and husband, John Stredick, of Fresno, Texas, Joycelyn and husband, Felton Carter, of Missouri City, Texas, Lois and Linda Dupaty of Dorseyville, and Debra and husband, Edward Fernandez, of Donaldsonville; four brothers-in-law, Gerald Dupaty of Chicago, Curtis and wife, Diane Dupaty, of Houston, Stanford Dupaty of Dorseyville, and Chester Muse Sr. of Gonzales; one godchild, Ajia Winslow of New Orleans; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Willie Joseph Sr.; three sisters, Lillie Mae Barrio, Lillie Rose Joseph and Betty Jean Joseph; and one brother, Raymond Joseph. Chester was the church secretary at Morning Star Baptist Church and also served on the Usher Board. He was a former member of the Assumption Parish Water Works Board where he served for 23 years. A graduate of W.H. Reed Class of 1960, Chester completed his studies at Southern University and was a member of the S.U. Alumni and S.U. Quarterback Club. Chester taught at Labadieville Middle School and Assumption High School and was a G.E.D. instructor at the Assumption Parish Detention Center. He was a retired school teacher with 25 years for the Assumption Parish School System, followed by additional time as a substitute teacher. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 24, 2011 LABAT, RICHARD, SR. Richard Labat Sr., 70, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died at 2:22 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor 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 wife of 50 years, Jeanette Waguespack Labat; his mother, Noemie_"Te-Mim" Labat; four sons, Donald Labat and wife, Angella, Richard Labat Jr. and wife, Tori, Chris Labat and wife, Leslie, and Michael Labat and wife, Gina; one daughter, Janel Constant and husband, Glenn; two sisters, Shirly Rodrigue and Peggy LaBom: 14 grandchildren, Brian Richard, Jessica Richard, Blake Constant, Joelle Constant, Josh Morvant Jennifer Morvant, Alaina Labat, Brittany Labat, Lauren Labat, Christy Labat, Shelbie Labat, Jace Labat, Luke Labat and Darrell Dempster; and two great-grandchildren, Caroline Richard and William Morvant. He was preceded in death by his father, Rumsey Labat; and one grandchild, Stephen Labat. Mr. Labat was a Retiree of Union Carbide (Dow Chemical). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society . Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 24, 2011 LANDRY, RITA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita Rogers Landry, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:20 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 4 to 8:30 p.m. today and from 2:30 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Houma. Religious services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at a later date in Rogers/Matherne Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Steve Paul Landry and wife, Paulette, and Todd Michael; one daughter, Vvlia Jean Duplantis and husband, Gabe; one brother, Edgar George Rogers and wife, Barbara; three sisters, Shirley Arceneaux, Deloris Kraemer and husband, Chester, and Doris Songe and husband, Henry; her grandchildren, Amy Landry, Holly Clement, Heather Landry, Jason Landry, Chris Duplantis, Nicholas Landry, Casey Duplantis, Chancy Duplantis and Chad Duplantis; and her great-grandchildren, McKenna, Savannah, Victoria Elizabeth, Sawyer, Shayna, Bethany, Bryce, Bailey, Davie, Paige, Brianna, Hunter, Madison, Victoria Leigh, Gable III, Kelsey and Cailley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Paul "Pete" Landry; her parents, Evest Joseph Rogers and Anaisse Martin Rogers; one son, David Wayne Landry; and three brothers, Junius Rogers, Norman Rogers and Elgin Rogers. Rita always believed in doing things for other people and she did a lot of community service throughout her life. Effectively, she never said no. She was always active in the church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women including serving as the Activity Chairperson. She managed the Sunshine Soles program which provided free shoes for needy school children. She also managed the church program that provided goodies for the "shut-ins" at Christmas. Her cheerful demeanor always left them smiling. Rita was member of the Lenox Hotard American Legion Auxiliary Unit 31 for more than 38 years and served as president from 1982 to the present. Additionally, she served as Department, District, and Junior Group 31 chairperson for many years. Additionally, she was Departmental Chapeau De Louisiana for 8-40- Des Huit Chapeaux (of 8 hats) Et Quarante Femmes (40 Women). They work to support children with Cystic Fibrosis and other respiratory illnesses. She supported many benefits for cancer and she was a judge for Heart Lockup to raise money for the American Heart Association. She was among the very first to implement "Meals on Wheels" for the elderly. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 3700 of Houma and a lifetime member of the Village East Fire Department. She regularly volunteered at numerous nursing homes- decorating at Christmas and for birthday parties. For many years she volunteered weekly by grooming hair at Southdown Care Center on Wednesdays. As a member of the auxiliary she would support families following a member's death by cooking a big meal for them. Gardening was a real passion of hers. Even after her husband's death she continued to sustain two large gardens. Through her generosity with her crops, she brought enjoyment to many people. Her joy was very contagious where ever she went. Pallbearers will be Jason Landry, Chris Duplantis, Nicholas Landry, Casey Duplantis, Chancy Duplantis and Chad Duplantis. Honorary pallbearers will be her brother, Edgar Rogers, son-in-law- Johnny Duplantis, and Randy Callahan and Donnie Huffman. Readers will be Amy Landry, Holly Clement and Heather Landry, Cindy Loney, Bethany Folse and Paige Duplantis. Singers will be Janice Yantis and family. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 24, 2011 SIMMONS, CLAUDIA Claudia Mae Simmons, 75, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, and former resident of New Orleans, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 421 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Ascension Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, Frank Joseph, and Paul and wife, Shirley Joseph all of Donaldsonville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Simmons; her parents, Ophelia and Clavile Joseph; three sisters, Mary Adams, Martha Washington and Eula C. Joseph; three brothers, Clyde, Joe, and Charles Joseph; and a sister-in-law, Flora J. Joseph. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 24, 2011 SYLVAN, JOSEPH Joseph Michael Sylvan, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his first wife, Delores St. Julian Sylvan; his second wife, Mrs. Caro Jackson Sylvan; four sons, Michael Steven Sylvan and wife, Charline, of Houma, Joseph Martin Sylvan and wife, Yvette, of Houston, Michael Gonni Sylvan and wife, Katina, of Monroe and Sean Jackson and wife, Kiley, of Houma; five daughters, Denise Sylvan, Sharon Smith, Joann Davis and husband, Jody, Tyra Williams and husband, Ryan, and Kashawn Johnson all of Houma; three sisters, Almetra Sylvan Martin of Houma, Ora Mae Wolfe of Thibodaux and Gertrude Sylvan Kennedy of Moreno Valley, Calif.; and 24 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Freddie and Mary Sylvan; one brother, Freddie Sylvan Jr.; one sister, Bessie Sylvan; and one son-in-law, Lionel Smith. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 24, 2011 WINSLOW, ROSEMARY Rosemary Winslow, 84, a native of St. James and resident of Marietta, Ga. died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Calvery Baptist Church, La. 18 St. James. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Harold Thomas of New Orleans and Ralph Winslow of Kansas City, Mo.; three daughters, Dottie Robinson of Kansas City, Cheryl Winslow of New Orleans and Donna Winslow of Marietta, Ga.; one brother, Walter Miller of Belle Rose; six sisters, Lucille Miller and Louise Davis of New Orleans, Luciender Gatlin and Genevia McPherson of Albuquerque, N.M., Viola Jeffery of Vacherie and Elenora Clark of Paulina; and six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Welton Winslow; her parents, Viola and Wilfred Miller Jr.; and three brothers, James, Wilton, and Arthur Miller. She was a retired cashier at the Louisiana Superdome and a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 24 to September 25, 2011 ANDRAS, THELMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Thelma A. Andras, 78, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Louis J. Andras Sr.; two daughters, Brenda Clement and Loretta Pitre; two brothers, Noah Andras and Norris Andras; one sister, Lilly Mae Dugas; and four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile and Hotance Boudreaux Andras; one son, Louis Andras Jr.; two brothers, Nelson Andras and Wilson Andras; three sisters, Anette Thibodaux, Edna Thibodaux and Olivia Thibodaux; and one grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 24 to September 25, 2011 FOLSE, ADOLPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adolph "Bernie" Folse, 55, a native and resident of Grand Isle, died at 7:06 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Olga Folse; one son, Bernard "Bubba" Folse and wife, Kristy; two daughters, Tiffiny Folse Borne and husband, Daniel, and Jasmine Folse and companion, Dain Cazes; two brothers, Raymond Folse Jr. and wife, Cherl, and Lloyd Folse; three sisters, Eva Bradberry and husband, Artie, Myra Kirkley and husband, Barry, and Sherry-Ann Lee; six grandchildren, Mollie- Jean Davee, Kizlyn Borne, McKenna Borne, Euriah Cazes, Lyric Cazes and Abel Folse; and eight nephews, six nieces, 11 great-nephews and 12 great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Folse Sr.; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Folse, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Santiny; and one niece. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Isle Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 24 to September 25, 2011 JAKUBIAK, BLANCH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Blanch Addie Jakubiak, 88, a native of California and resident of Houma, died at 2:01 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. No services are scheduled. She is survived by five sons, Clifford Scalon, Frank Jakubiak, Kenny Warren, Robert Warren and Montey Warren; two daughters, Susie Nixon and Carol Nixon; one sister, Mary E. Styron; eight grandchildren, Bobby, Marley, Jessica, Antony, Kelise, Adrian, Jeordan and Kegan; and five great-grandchildren, Bo, Melisa, Sabrina, Laurie and Bobbie. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Vrooman and Dorothy Vrooman; and one son, Joseph John Jakubiak. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 24 to September 25, 2011 LAMEY, SARAH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sarah Louise Lamey, 67, a native and resident of Lockport, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by one son, Douglas Lamey Jr.; two daughters, Sharon Louise Bush and Deanna Louise Lirette; three brothers, William Roscoe Ezell, Curtis Dwayne Ezell and James Rodney Ezell; three sisters, Virginia Alice Whittington, Clara Elaine Isfalt and Eva Jean Mallet; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearley and Mattie Hutcherson. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 24 to September 25, 2011 VEDROS, MELVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Melvin "Coon" Vedros, 68, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. He is survived by two sons, Jimmy Vedros, and Larry Vedros and wife, Sandy; one daughter, Tracey Dean and husband, Johnny Sr.; one brother, Wilbert Vedros; one sister, Mercedes Naquin; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Bernice G. Vedros. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 25 to September 26, 2011 BOUDREAUX, JACQUELIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jacquelin Lenhart Boudreaux, died in her sleep during the early hours of Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 in Baton Rouge. Greenoaks Funeral Home handled the arrangements on Sept. 15, with burial at Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. She is survived by two sons, Blaine and Wade Carruth; one sister, Catherine Lenhart Schober; and two grandchildren and one niece, all of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karynn "K.C." Carruth Kelly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jacquelin's name to Alzheimer's Association or Clarity Hospice 8116 One Calais Drive, Suite 1-D, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 25 to September 26, 2011 CANNON, MYRTLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Myrtle Lorraine Cannon, 86, a native of Indianapolis and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by four sons, David Cannon and wife, Brenda, of Houma, Ronnie Cannon and wife, Pam, of Reno, Nev., Jimmy Cannon and wife, Liz, of Houma and Danny Cannon and wife, Tricia, of Houma; two daughters, Shirley Use' and husband, Ralph, of Houma and Nancy Brown and husband, Dale, of Houma; one sister, Katherine Patterson and husband, Jack of Dallas; her grandchildren, Heather Dahl, Shaawn Cannon, Derek Brown, Aimee Johnson, deVonne Barron, Staacy Walker, Ben Cannon, Sarah Olivier, Michael Brown, Byron Brown, Stephanie Cannon, Lindsey Cannon, Seth Cannon and Joshua Cannon; and many numerous great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Cannon; her parents, Carl and Lillian McCoy; one brother, Harold McCoy; and two sisters, Dolores Barker and Marjorie Hiles. She was a parishioner of First Baptist Church of Houma. Myrtle was a devoted wife and mother of six, whose faith in God sustained her thru many trials during her lifetime. She was a shining example of a Christian mother. She had a sharp mind and keen wit and enjoyed participating in Jeopardy and the Spelling Bees at the Homestead, her home for the past seven years. Even though she was physically challenged, she cherished the many visits from family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 25 to September 26, 2011 DEROCHE, ROLAND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roland "Cotton" Deroche, 75, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Luling, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church, Holy Family Dr. at Lakewood, Luling. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. He is survived by his wife, Diana Deroche; his children, Elaine Pimentel and husband, Rudy, Patricia Daste and husband, Craig Sr., and Gina Madere and husband, Steven "Bubba"; five grandchildren; and two siblings, Bobby Deroche and Jeanette Champagne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark Anthony Deroche and Josephine Dufrene Deroche; and two brothers, Floyd and Luther Deroche. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 27, 2011 NAQUIN, BILLY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Billy A. Naquin, 55, a native of Montegut and resident of Jackson, died Saturday Sept. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma followed by burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. He is survived by one dauther, Katrina; three brother, Jerry J. Naquin and wife Donna; Terry J. Naquin and wife Darlene, Warren Jr. and wife Mary and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Naquin Sr. and Rose Guidry Naquin, and one brother, Darrel Naquin. He loved to sing country songs and have conversations with friends. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 27, 2011 PICKERING, HELEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen LeCompte Pickering, 85, a native and lifelong resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 at 4 a.m. Visitation will be Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church from 9-11 a.m. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery. Helen is survived by her husband of 62 years, Donald Pickering and their children, Donn Pickering and spouse Lydia Poche Pickering, James Pickering and Celeste Pickering Robichaux and spouse Colby as well as seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Theresa LeCompte, her brother, Camille Rhodes and her sister Della Lawrence. She was a graduate of St. Francis High School class of 1944. She graduated from Charity Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 29, 2011 SERIGNY, ESPERANCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Esperance Marie "Lou Lou" Lee Serigny, 86, a resident of Galliano and Golden Meadow native, died Friday Sept. 23, 2011. Funeral services were held Sept. 27 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was survived by one brother, Patterson Lee; three sisters, Josephine Lee, Bridgette Holcomb and Juline Serigny; numerous nieces and nephews; her adopted family, Laura Serigny Pitre, Chauncey Serigny Sr., Yvonne Serigny, Sandy St. Pierre, Julie Cheramie and Corey Serigny Sr; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olivier Serigny Jr.; her parents, Joseph Lee Sr. and Theresa Dantin Lee; three brothers, Joseph Lee Jr., Harris Lee Sr. and Anderson Lee; two sisters, Elvina Lee and Marie Mobley; her adopted family, Eunice J. Serigny Sr., JoAnn Serigny, Eunice Serigny Jr., Yvette Serigny and Rhoda Serigny and two great grandchildren. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. She was known for her caring nature, generosity and her dedication to religion. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 27, 2011 SEVIN, NAC, SR. Nac Joseph Sevin Sr., a native of Cocodrie and resident of Delcambre, died Saturday Sept. 24, 2011. A memorial will be held from 10 a.m. until noon Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. He is survived by two sons, Mac Sevin and wife Jane and Nac Sevin Jr. and wife Dawn; three daughters, Judy Sevin Bergeron and husband Charles, Amanda Sevin Pellegrin and husband Kurt and Tina Sevin Fontenot and husband Pierre; eight sisters, Theresa Nelton, Zoe Nelton, Janelle Voisin, Anna Lee Authement, Gloria Neal, Eva Roberts, Genevieve Bourg and Betty Sevin; one brother, Henry Sevin Sr., 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ona Zippe Sevin and Agnes Hebert Sevin; one son, Anthony Joseph Sevin and one brother, Norris Sevin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 27, 2011 TALBOT, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Kenneth Talbot, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday Sept. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife Joycelyn G. Talbot; two sons, Kenneth Talbot and Randy Talbot; two daughters, Susan Hoffman and Jennifer Phillips; three brothers, Dudley, Merlin and Calvin Talbot; one sister, Marie Daigle; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius Talbot and Agnes Arboneaux Talbot and two brothers, Archie and Junius Talbot. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 28, 2011 BENOIT, ALTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alton Joseph Benoit, 83, a native of Donner and a resident of Schriever, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, AnnaBell Chauvin Benoit; four sons, Chris Benoit and wife Kathy, Keith Benoit and wife Patricia, Dwayne Benoit and wife Sylvia, and Michael Benoit; one daughter, Stacey Benoit; three sisters, Betty Bourgeois of Thibodaux, Clara Dee Landry of Luling, and Maureen Spinella of Thibodaux; six grandchildren, Leslie, Kristie, Alexis, Adam, Kelsey and Kaitlyn; and one great-grandchild, Holden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Benoit and Justillia Prejeant Benoit. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 28, 2011 COSTA, JOSEPH Joseph Costa, 80, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Jefferson Memorial Gardens in St. Rose. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lena Costa; his son, Joseph Michael Costa and wife Cindy Lou; his step-son, Glenn Fontenot and wife, Barbara; one nephew; three nieces; and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose Jennaio Costa Nichodosi and Sam Costa, immigrants from Italy; two brothers, Benny and Johnny Costa; and one sister, Beatrice "Bessie" Costa. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of South Louisiana, 6500 W. Main St., Houma, La. 70360. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 29, 2011 DEROCHE, DELORES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Delores Rhodes DeRoche, 82, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at 4:12 a.m. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with burial in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Clarence "C.J." DeRoche Jr., Barry J. DeRoche and wife, Jackie Malbrough DeRoche, and Prentiss "Sonny" Freeman III and wife Debbie Frery Freeman; and three daughters, Bonnie DeRoche Smith and husband Ordis "Buddy" Smith III, Dawn DeRoche Henry and husband David Henry, and Susan Freeman Vowell and husband Wayne Vowell; 17 grandchildren, Bradley DeRoche and wife Kacey, Brett DeRoche, Barry M. DeRoche, Bryant DeRoche, Brady DeRoche, Heidi Smith Acosta and husband, Marc, Heather Smith, Crystal Lucas Pellegrin and husband, Jeremiah, Shaun Lucas, Tricia Freeman, Prentiss "Boo" Freman IV, Jody Vowell, Scotty Vowell and wife, Kellie, Kevin Vowell, Perry Vowell, Scottie Henry and wife, Kelly, and Brandon Henry; 15 great-grandchildren, William DeRoche, Rebecca DeRoche, Emma Acosta, Cohen Acosta, Quentin Pellegrin, Owen Pellegrin, Asa Freeman, Colin Vowell, Ethan Vowell, Jolie Vowell, Tristen Vowell, Shelby Vowell, Talynn Vowell, Haleigh Henry and Collin Henry; three brothers, Irwin "Buddy" Rhodes Jr. and wife Geraldine, Donald Rhodes and wife Thelma, and Danny Rhodes and wife Judy; and her beloved pets, Buffy and Nunu. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Speedy" DeRoche Sr; and her parents, Irwin Rhodes and Lillian Morel Rhodes. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. She was a retired realtor and homemaker. She was a retired member of the Bayou Board of Realtors. Dee will always be remembered for her loving, caring and generous nature. Her home was open to everyone and she always had a home-cooked meal for all. She was a great salesperson. Her passion was her family and pets who she loved dearly. She leaves behind a strong bond with the people she enjoyed and loved. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society . Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 28, 2011 JAKUBIAK, BLANCH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Blanch Addie Jakubiak, 88, a native of California and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 at 2:01 p.m. She is survived by five sons, Clifford Scanlon, Frank Jakubiak, Kenny Warren, Robert Warren and Montey Warren; two daughters, Susie Nixon and Carol Nixon; one sister, Mary E. Styron; five grandchildren, Bo, Melisa, Sabrina, Laurie and Bobbie; and eight great-grandchildren, Bobby, Marley, Jessica, Antony, Kelise, Adrian, Jeordan and Kegan. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Vrooman and Dorothy Vrooman; and one son, John Joseph Jakubiak. She was retired from the Salvation Army with many years of service. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 29, 2011 MYERS, EVELYN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evelyn S. Myers, 74, a native of Gulfport, Miss., and a resident of Luling, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Funeral services were held Sept. 27 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 155 Holy Family Lane in Luling, with burial to follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She is survived by her three sons, Kenneth "Jerry" Myers Jr. and wife Dianne, John Myers and wife Jacquelynne, and James Myers and wife Tammie; three daughters, Linda Myers Dugas and husband Harry, Brenda Myers Brown and Sheila Myers Maheu and husband Mark; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, William Scheeler and wife Ellen; and brother-in-law Robert "Bob" Myers and wife Diana. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth G. "Jerry" Myers Sr., three sisters, Paula Scheeler, Elizabeth O'Brien and Carolyn Green; and her mother- and father-in-law, Kenneth and Melva Myers. Evelyn was born Oct. 20, 1936 in Gulfport, Miss. to the late William and Wilma Scheller. She has resided in Luling since 1965. Evelyn graduated from Our Lady of Victories High School in Pascagoula, Miss. She retired from Union Carbide, where she worked as unit accountant manager for 20 years. Evelyn also worked for the St. Charles Parish School Board for eight years. She is a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church, and served as a past president of the Knights of Columbus Council #2409 Ladies Auxiliary. Memorials in honor of Evelyn S. Myers may be made to the American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123-1718. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 28, 2011 TEMPLET, DUTIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dutie Marie Adams Templet, 78, a native and resident of Mathews, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Norman Templet, one son, Troy Templet and wife Mary; one brother, Surgin Adams Jr.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Surgin Adams Sr. and Marie Babin Adams. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 28, 2011 THERIOT, CLAYTON Clayton Martin Theriot, 81, a native of Bayou Black and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 at 9:08 p.m. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Ruth "Mae" Pertuit Theriot; four children, JoAnn Jeansonne of Gulfport, Miss., David Theriot and wife Chairettie Hodges Theriot of Amelia, Va., Eunice "Cissy" Price and husband Ricky of Chauvin, and Russell "Poodie" Theriot of Houma; two sisters, Margaret Hatch and Thelma Sick of Houma; two brothers, Sidney Theriot and wife Loanalee of Mandeville, and Edward Theriot and wife Molly of Orange, Tex.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Claudet Theriot and Eunice Marie Girior Theriot; three sisters, Ethel Mae "Tootsie" Bergeron Vadnais, Irene Boudreaux and Leola Catherine; and four brothers, James Theriot, Felix Theriot, Paul Theriot and Sylvester "T" Theriot. He was a retired truck driver for 40 years for Patterson Delta Iron Works and Terrebonne Lumber. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 29, 2011 TRAHAN, DORIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Doris Mullis Trahan, 73, was a native of Charlotte, N.C., and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 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 First Baptist Church of Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Trahan of Houma; two daughters, Angel Gustin and husband Jody of Gray, and Brenda Kern and husband Byron of Houma; four grandchildren, Jana Bourgeois and husband Chris, Chad Scurlock, Haley Kern and Elise Kern; two great-grandchildren, Maddison Scurlock and Christian Bourgeois; five brothers; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Watson Hunter Mullis and Bertha Allen Mullis; seven brothers; and two sisters. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Woodmen of the World. The family would like to thank St. Catherine's Hospice and the Oaks of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2011 BERGERON, MARTHA Martha LaCoste Bergeron, 79, a native of Bayou Shaffer, and a resident of Amelia and Lafayette, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at Magnolia Estate Nursing Home in Lafayette. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Twin City Funeral Home, with a rosary being prayed at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will resume from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Martha will be laid to rest in St. Anthony Cemetery in Bayou Black. Survivors include four children, Kathleen Bergeron of Lafayette, Deborah Bergeron of Lafayette, Kevin Paul Bergeron and wife, Penny, of Gibson, and Cynthia Bergeron of Lafayette; six grandchildren, Michelle Broussard and husband, Shannon, of Lafayette, Lisa Bergeron and husband, Christopher, of Bayou Black, Martinique Swift of Pineville, Anthony Paul Bergeron of Gibson, Heidi Anderson and husband, John, of Lafayette, and Mark Andrus and wife, Katie of Lafayette; three sisters, Eva Dell Tabor of Amelia, Florence Breaux of Berwick and Shirley Canty of Berwick; and one brother, Jerry Preston LaCoste of Amelia. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Leola Elliott and Louise LeBlanc; and one brother, Richard LaCoste Jr. Martha was born on Sept. 24, 1932 the daughter of Richard H. LaCoste, Sr. and Marie Ernestine Billiot. On Sept. 30, 1950 she married Earl J. "Tuttum" Bergeron and he preceded her in death on April 27, 1998. Martha served on the United Houma Nation Tribal Council for 20 years. In 1999, she received the United Houma Nation Pioneer Award for her tireless work on the Tribe's bit for Federal Recognition and her effort in creating the Tribal Logo. She also served as St. Mary Parish Constable Ward 9 for ten months and represented District 8 on the St. Mary Parish Council for nine months. Martha was a member of the Morgan City Chapter of AARP and also a past member of the Amelia Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association , 2644 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. Suite 122, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Twin City Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2011 CLARK, MAE Mae Truxillo Clark, 75, a native of Mathews and a resident of Luling, died at 1:52 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Union Presbyterian Church in Luling. She is survived by two daughters, Robin Rice and husband, Todd, and Rachel Allen and husband, Keith; one brother, Joe Truxillo; two sisters, Vickie Mansfield and Francis Martin; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Clark; her parents, Sidney Truxillo Sr. and Lucia Robichaux Clark; two brothers Sidney Truxillo Jr. and Edwin Truxillo; one sister, Rita Ladd; and one grandchild. She was a member of the Art Guild and the St. Charles Parish Choir, and an active member and elder of First Union Presbyterian Church. She was on the Parkinson's Committee. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2011 LEONARD, LAURA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Laura Roger Leonard, 75, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial to follow at Resurrection Memorial Park in Mathews. She is survived by two sons, Donald Leonard and Craig Leonard; one daughter Karen Vizier and husband, Jamie Vizier Jr.; three sisters, Loretta Adams, Barbara Monahan and Judy Bourg; and 10 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Joseph Leonard; her parents, Sidney Roger Sr. and Gladys Pitre Roger; one daughter, Melissa Curole; and four brothers, Harold, Carol, Sidney Jr., and Roland Rogers. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2011 MURPHY, ALBERTHA Albertha "Fannie" Stave Murphy, 80, a native of Baldwin and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. No services will be held. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Garret Murphy; one son, Nelson James Turner; two grandchildren, Nelson James Sr. and Keno Rodriguez Jackson; and one great-grandson, Nelson James Jackson Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Stave and Albertha Stuart; one grandchild, Corey Jackson; and one brother, Robert Stave. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2011 OUBRE, JEREMY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jeremy Reece Oubre, 19, a native and resident of Pointe-aux-Chenes, died at 12:57 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Jacque Lynn Naquin Reid and husband, Lloyd; his grandmother, Beulah Josephine Brunet Naquin; three brothers, Allen and David Oubre, and Issaic Naquin; and one sister, Toni Oubre. He was preceded in death by his father, George Allen Oubre; and his grandfather, Luke Pierre Naquin Sr. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangments. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2011 PELLEGRIN, HARRIET ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harriet Duplantis Pellegrin, 75, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald Pellegrin Sr.; six sons, Donald Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Elvina "Mickey", Duane Pellegrin and fiancee, Donna, Frank Pellegrin and wife, Kathy, Gregg Pellegrin and wife, Faith, Peter Pellegrin and wife, Jeanette, and Jeffery Pellegrin and wife, Uma; two daughters, Suzanne Samocki and husband, Peter, and Marguerite Pellegrin; three brothers, Donald Duplantis, Emery Duplantis Jr. and wife, Cathy, and Wayne Duplantis and wife, Gloria; three sisters, Alice Elliot, Joyce Matherne and Elaine Labit and husband, Roy; and 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emery Duplantis Sr. and Valerie Dubois Duplantis; her stepmother, Helen Charpentier Duplantis; her grandparents, Elie and Malazie Theriot DuBois and Elie and Victoria Duplantis Duplantis; and two brothers-in-law, George "Ducky" Elliot and Harry Matherne. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Parish and worked for 40 years as Parish Secretary before retiring earlier this year. Her work at the church was an integral part of her life and more a labor of love than a job. She was a member of the Annunziata Church Ladies Altar Society and taught religious education at the church. She was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout mom. She was a member and secretary of the Annunziata Parish Council. She loved her family, her church and her God. She will be sorely missed. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2011 REEVES, SANDRA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sandra Annette Reeves, 44, a native of Mississippi and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at New Life Fellowship, 1884 Bayou Blue Rd., Houma. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the church. She is survived by one son, Randy Rochel Jr. and wife, Amber; two daughters, Jessica Solar and husband, Chad, and Miranda Rochel and companion, Clayton Breaux; one brother, Stephen Reeves and companion, Rhea Johnson; one sister, Sabrina Matherne and husband, Robert Sr.; seven grandchildren, Tanner Solar, Cyrus Solar, Payton Bourg, Kiana Matherne, Katelyn Rochel, Kristen Rochel and Kingston Rochel; and two godchildren, Tabitha Matherne and Brandon Reeves. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Kent Reeves and Barbara Lucille Reeves. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2011 ROCHEL, FAYE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Faye Rochel, 72, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gibson, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel, with burial at Gibson Methodist Cemetery in Gibson. She is survived by her mother, Levie L. Prejean; one son, Chad Michael Rochel; three sisters, Margaret P. Benoit, Bernice P. Galiano and Karen J. Prejean; five brothers, Scuddy, Henry W. Jr., David, Glen, and Keith Prejean; and in- laws, Billy and Gail Rochel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvyn Rochel; her father, Whitney "MeMe" Prejean Sr.; two brothers, Lawrence and John Prejean; and in-laws, Ivy and Ruth Rochel. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangments. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2011 RODRIGUE, TROY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Troy "Sh T-Bird" Michael Rodrigue, 39, a native of Raceland and resident of Galliano, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his father, Jeris Rodrigue Sr., two sones, Brett and Brennon Rodigue, two daughters, Jaylyn and Lindsey Rodrigue; and one brother, Jeris Rodrigue Jr. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Bouffanie; and two sisters, Cathy Jo Scouest and Alisha Marie Rodrigue. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes in Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2011 WASHINGTON, ELVENA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elvena "Melvina" Washington, 55, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God in Houma. She is survived by one son, Michael Washington; one daughter, Sabrina Washington and companion, Herman Myles; one brother, Gregory Washington; five grandchildren, Michael Hester, Deja Allen, Edward White, and Jakobe and Mimi Washington; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver Washington Sr. and Elvira Saulsbury Washington; one son, Brandon Washington; one brother, Oliver Jr.; and two sisters, Gloria and Yvonne. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2011 WILBURN, WARREN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Warren Andre' "Ann" Wilburn, 68, a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala. and resident of Schriever, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2011. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at her house, 237 Patrick Dr., Schriever, 70395. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Bergeron; her daughter, Tara Ellender and husband, Corey; her sons, Ken Wilburn and wife, Kathy, Gene Cook and wife, Tanya, and Randy Cook and wife, Pattie; her brothers, Jimmy Hallman and Gary and Jerry Mitchell; and six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Valeria and Ellis Mitchell; her father and mother, Warden and Margaret Hallman; her brothers, Donald Mitchell and Joe Hallman; and her brother, Dub Hallman. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 BABIN, ERMALEE Ermalee Evelyn Sweet Babin, 85, a native of El Dorado, Ark., and resident of Houma, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Assembly of God Church. A graveside service will be held at Bethel Cemetery in El Dorado, Ark. at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Leland Luke Babin of Houma; one son, Walter "Dub" Staggs and wife, Kathleen of Charlotte, N.C.; three daughters, Jane Pennington and husband, Ray, of Alexander, Ark., Sue Perry-Babin and husband, Ricky, of Houma and Karry Babin and husband, Ronald, of Richmond, Texas; husband's son, Randel Babin of Jacksonville, Fla.; husband's daughter, Robin Babin of Tallahassee, Fla.; and 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Mack Sweet and Carrie Thomas Sweet; one son, Barry McCutcheon; one daughter, Debra McCutcheon Reyes; three brothers, Kenneth W. Sweet, Walter Roy Sweet and Woodrow W. Sweet; and three sisters, Allie Tolliver, Thelma Randolph and Lola Mae McCutcheon. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church. She was an LPN and retired from the Veteran's Affairs. She was a member of the Eastern Star. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Eastern Star Order of Arkansas, 609 Nolia Ave., El Dorado, Ark. 71730, or the First Assembly of God Church, 205 N. Van Ave., Houma, La. 70363. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 BENOIT, LENA Lena Theresa Benoit, 70, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 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 two brothers, Jerry Benoit and Norris Benoit; and one sister, Mary B. Kliebert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvy Benoit and Clementine Ordoyne Benoit; and one sister, Theresa B. Ledet. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 DENNIS, SARAH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sarah Jean Chouccoli Dennis, 80, a native of Leland, Miss. and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Boone Funeral Home Chapel in Leland, Miss. Religious services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Leland-Stoneville Cemetery in Mississippi. She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Jean Dennis Marie and husband, Leslie Marie, Charlotte Ann Dennis Pitre and husband, Ray Pitre Jr., and Gloria Gail Dennis and companion Danny Davidson all of Houma; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Larry Chouccoli of Cleveland, Miss. and Pete Chouccoli Jr. of Greenville, Miss.; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Columbus Dennis; one son, Charles Crandall Dennis; her parents, Pete Chouccoli Sr. and Louvenia McNease Chouccoli; three sisters, Christine Chouccoli, Mellie Mae Chouccoli Saulter and Agnes Lorraine Chouccoli Long; and two brothers, John Prentiss Chouccoli Sr. and Kenith Wayne Chouccoli. Boone Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 DUPRE, MARIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Dupre, 102, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Thomas the Aquinas Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. She is survived by her niece, Mary Dupre; two nephews, Max and Tommy Dupre; three great-nieces, Amy Dupre Good, Michelle Didier and Renee Didier; and one sister-in-law, Mary Ruth Dupre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Max Dupre and Mamie Lasseigne Dupre; one brother, Max Joseph Dupre Sr.; and two sisters, Marguerite Dupre and Norma Dupre. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 GALJOUR, CAROL Carol Pierre Galjour, 81, came into this world on Dec. 23, 1929 and left peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 24 at Sacred Heart Church in Cut Off. He leaves behind his children, Anne and James Galjour; his grandchildren, Ian Mayne and Caitlyn Galjour; his brother, J.C. Galjour; and his son-in-law, John Mayne. A great and gentle father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, and faithful friend, Carol joins his wife, Mable Pitre Galjour; his parents, Octavia and Joseph Galjour; and two brothers, Roland and Thomas Galjour. Carol was a master fisherman and storyteller who leaves behind a legacy of love, wisdom, strength, courage, gentleness, good common sense and great stories that will live on through his descendants. The Galjour family extends their gratitude to Miriam Gaspard, Christine Vegas, Kathleen Gisclair, the nurses and doctors in the Critical Care Unit at Houma General Medical Center and to Malco and Beverly Guidry. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sacred Heart Church or Holy Rosary School. "God give me strength, intelligence, courage, wisdom and love and let the truth come through," Carol's daily prayer. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 GILWORTH, DAVID ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David Cyril "Tex" Gilworth, 68, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25,2011. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at 1 p.m. Friday at the Metairie Funeral Home of L.A. Muhleisen and Son, 2929 Metairie Rd. A visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be held in Garden of Memories Cemetery. David is survived by his fiancˇe, Dorothy "Dottie" Toups; his children, David Joseph and Jennifer Elizabeth; his sisters, Marilyn Heidbrier, Elizabeth Kortz, Nancy LaMere, and Beverly Schwartz (Ben); his grandson, Fisher Robinson; his step-children, Melinda Guidry (Tommy), Stacey Dominique (James); his step- grandchildren, Eric Guidry, Brea and Alexis Toups, and Javen Dominique and many nieces and nephews. David was born in Kankakee, Ill. to the late Leslie and Dorothy LaMere Gilworth. He was also preceded in death by his son, Daniel; and brother, Albert Edward. David graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans and attended UNO. He served in the Air Force from 1963 thru 1967. He was a jet engine mechanic while stationed in Vietnam. Upon his return home, David embarked on a career in Real Estate. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 GRANIER, KRISTIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kristin Lynn Granier, 30, a native of Vacherie and resident of Baton Rouge, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at Granier Cemetery in Vacherie. She is survived by her grandmother, Erma Granier; her parents, Joseph Alan Prichard and Anita Lynn Granier; one brother, Derek Paul Prichard; and three sisters, Amy Renee Granier, Alicia Ann Granier and Ellen Rose Prichard. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Gilbert Granier Sr.; and her uncle, Gilbert Granier Jr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 HEBERT, LEANDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leanda Boudreaux Hebert, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Charleston Hebert Sr.; her children, Tina Grabert and husband, Randy, Michelle Pitre and husband, Hector, Charlie Hebert and wife, Brooke, and Rodney Matte and wife, Jackie; her step-children, Chase and Elizabeth Hebert; one brother, Ray "Popeye" Boudreaux; her grandchildren, Brady and Bryana Grabert, Lexi and Kayla Pitre, Adam and Noah Hebert, and Dylan, Seth, and Beau Matte; one step-grandchild, Beau Hebert; and one great- great grandchild, Carter Matte. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson Boudreaux and Estelle Benoit Boudreaux; two brothers, Wilbert and Alton Boudreaux; and four sisters, Shirley Gotte, Viola Aizen, Verna Thibodeaux and Emerita Benoit. The family would like to thank the staff of the Cancer Center at Thibodaux Regional, St. Joseph Hospice and Dr. Chester Boudreaux, Dr. James Ellis and Dr. William Dunn. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 KNOBLOCK, GILBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gilbert P. Knoblock, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Community. Mass will be held at noon Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Joan Knoblock; two brothers, Wilbert Knoblock and Verdie Knoblock; two sisters, Irene Rodriguez and Rena Knoblock; and three grandchildren, Glenda Toups-Scott, Stephanie Toups and Francis Toups. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Camilla Knoblock; one daughter, Tammy Knoblock Toups; one brother, Wilmas Knoblock; and two sisters, Mildred Ordoyne and Velma Knoblock. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 LEDET, HOUSTON, SR. Houston J. Ledet Sr., 75, a native of Larose and resident of Lockport, died at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Rivet Ledet; five sons, Houston Ledet Jr. and wife, Janice, Terry Ledet and wife, Darlene, Randy Ledet and wife, Melanie, Malcolm Ledet and wife, Wendy, and Craig Ledet and wife, Robin; two sisters, Clara Mae Gros and Betty Ordoyne; and 12 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odesson and Emelda Matherne Ledet; one son, Danny Ledet; three brothers, Steven, Urie, and Edward Ledet; and one grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 LEE, CHARLA Charla Cecile Lee, 38, a native of Jackson, Miss. and resident of Crystal Springs all her life, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 at Hardy Wilson Memorial Hospital in Hazlehurst. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Stringer Family Funeral Home Chapel in Crystal Springs, with burial in Crystal Springs Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Collin Douglas Slay of Crystal Springs; one daughter, Cherama Alexis Slay of Crystal Springs; two stepsons, David Cory Pino and Jacob Matthew Pino both of Crystal Springs; her parents, Douglas Byron and Jennie Howell of Crystal Springs; two brothers, George "Buddy" Howell of Crystal Springs and Tallie Byron Howell of Albany. She formerly worked as a receptionist for the State of Mississippi. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2011 ROBERTS, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert "Billy" Roberts, 86, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 in Flower Mound, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 11:15 a.m. Friday at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. He is survived by his daughters, Dianne DeWinter and Larry Grose of Kentucky and Louanne Decker of Texhoma, Texas; one sister, Dolly Barker and husband, Tom of Amarillo, Texas; one brother, Willis Frazier and wife, Gidget Carletta of Justin, Texas; and five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Billy was preceded in death by his parents. Billy was born on Feb. 13, 1925 in Mineral Wells, Texas to W.R. "Bob" Frazier and Hattie Mae Roberts. After his parents divorced he was raised by his mother and stepfather, Tussy. He lived in Texhoma, Texas until he joined the U.S. Marines on Nov. 30, 1942 and served until Dec. 1, 1945. He was in the 2nd Marine Division, AM Trac Battalion. His service (sea and foreign) was in the Asiatic Pacific Area, New Zealand, New Hebrides, Gilbert Islands, Marshall Islands, and Ryukyu Islands. Billy participated in action against the Japanese on Tarawa and Okinawa. After being honorably discharged Billy moved back to Texhoma where he worked on the Roberts Home Ranch and married Addielera "Corkey" Woolley. They had two daughters, Dianne and Louanne. Corkey and Billy divorced and he married Barbara Sutton. They moved to Alberque, NM and then back to Texhoma before moving to Grand Island. Barbara and Billy divorced and he married Janet Patt. Billy and Janet lived in Monroe and Raceland, before they divorced. Then he met Pansy Burg, which he always said was his true love. They were together for 34 years before Pansy passed away in November of 2009. Billy retired from Floral Daniels Oil. After retiring, Billy loved to do wood work and drive the country side. Billy lived next door to Willis and Lynn Verdin for 25 years and they became a big part of his family. Memorial Park Funeral Services are in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 ADAMS, MURPHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Murphy J. Adams, 76, a lifelong resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at noon Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gisela K. Adams; two sons, Eric Adams of Thibodaux and Kurt Adams and companion, Kathy Mayes of Wiggens, Miss.; one granddaughter, Kim and husband, Josh Lansford; two great-grandchildren, Bre and Ben Lanford; and one brother, Oley Adams and wife, Sylvia, residents of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Ramond Adams; his mother, Bernice Rodrigue; and one sister, Patricia Adams Ponvelle. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a very proud American. Murphy retired from Nabisco after 35 years of service. He enjoyed wood working, traveling and eating out. He loved his friendships and tried to keep in touch with as many friends as possible. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the kidney or heart foundation of your choice. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 AUTHEMENT, STERLING, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sterling "Pingo" Phillip Authement Sr., 73, a native of Chauvin and resident of Bourg, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Vesta Marie Naquin Chauvin Authement; three sons, Sterling P. Authement Jr., Cecil P. Authement and wife, Irma, and Rickey J. Authement; two daughters, Roxana A. Naquin LeBouef and husband, Richard "Nue", and Madge Ann A. Hebert and husband, Jamey; one brother, Arnold Authement and wife, Gale; one sister, Judy Jackson and husband, Earl; six stepchildren; 10 grandchildren, Kerry and wife, Melissa, Mason and companion, Lindsey Bueche, and Casey Authement, Eric and wife, Nicole, Rusty and wife, Jordan, Chris and wife, Stephanie Authement, Mindy N. Pellegrin and husband, Jody, Mark Naquin and fiancee, Nicole, and Alec and Andy Hebert; 15 step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, Ethan, Luke, Trey, Trenten, and Carsen Authement, Peyton and Quinn Pellegrin and Adelynn Naquin; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Elaine "Tee" Theriot Authement; his parents, Israel Marcelle and Mary Rae Roddy Authement; and one sister, Margie A. Thibodaux. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. He was a self employed fisherman. He enjoyed skimming, drying shrimp, making nets, playing guitar and dancing. Throughout his life he accomplished building more than 50 boat. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He never met a stranger who didn't become a friend. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 KATHY BATTISTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kathy Marie Battiste, a resident of Plaquemine, 52, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church No. 2, 24400 Eleanor Dr., Plaquemine. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in Grace Memorial Park. She is survived by one daughter Amandalyn Battiste and devoted friend, Edward Gordon; one son, Marquelle Mark and wife, Lakaren Gordon; three sisters, Bonnie Skidmore, Glenda Turner, and Michelle and husband, Wayne Jones; four brothers, Micheal, Norris, Randy, and Russell Battiste; and six uncles, three aunts and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen Jones Battiste. Pugh's Mortuary of Plaquemine is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 BENTLEY, JONATHAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jonathan Bentley, 48, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his mother, Shirley B. Cleveland; one son, Brandon Bentley; two daughters, Brittany Bentley and Ashley Bentley; four brothers, Wilbert Bentley, Morris Bentley, Joshua Bentley and Mark Ingram; six sisters, Beverly Bentley, Phyllis Barrios, Stephanie Joseph, Marcelle Bentley, Sheena Ingram and Iesha Ingram; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Morris Cleveland; one sister, Pepettra Guidroz; and his grandparents Moses and Ella Louise Bentley, and Lawrence and Aida Cleveland. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 COOKS, CHERRISE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cherrise Deneen Cooks, 46, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Marita Cooks of Labadieville; three sons, Johnathan Cooks of Thibodaux, George Cooks of Gibson and Jordan Cooks of Labadieville; her stepfather, Donald Amos Sr. of Belle Rose; one sister, Monice Tannis and husband, Edward of Labadieville; and one brother, Donald Amos Jr. and wife, Ferlisha of Hattiesburg, Miss. She was preceded in death by her mother, Matilda White Cooks Amos; her father, Elijah Cooks; one brother, Elijah Cooks Jr.; and one sister, Trinette Amos Boatner. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 DUPRE, EMERY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emery Joseph Dupre, 72, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 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 Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Voisin Dupre; one daughter, Sharon Dupre DeHart and husband, Jody, Houma; one grandchild, Andrea DeHart Gregoire and husband, Gary; one great-grandchild, Easton D. Trosclair; and one sister, Mary Lee Trahan Dupre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andre' Dupre and Clara Rodrigue Dupre Trahan; five brothers, Lenias, Alcee, Paul "Tit", Leroy, and Freddie Dupre; and five sisters, Emily and Cynthia Dupre, Dorina Jervis, Delma LeBoeuf Smith and Agnes Rodrigue. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a retired truck driver for Calongne, Inc. and a past member of the Dulac Bassmasters. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 GUILLOT, DOROTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy B. Guillot, 80, born Aug. 2, 1931 and passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with a private memorial service held at a later date for burial. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Nelson P. Guillot; one son, Bruce D. Guillot and wife, Velma; one daughter, Sally G. Bourgeois; three grandchildren, David M. Bourgeois, Laura G. Schouest and husband, Seth, and Brooke A. Guillot; and one great-granddaughter, Isabelle E. Schouest. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney L. and Mabel D. Bourgeois; and two brothers, Miller J. and Webster J. Bourgeois "Miss Dot" as she was known at Nicholls State University, enjoyed a long career at the university as assistant to the Dean of Engineering, She was also a member of the Catholic Daughter, Ladies Alter Society, St. Mary's Choir, V.F.W. Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and various other organizations. She was a talented artist in her leisure time. A generous soul, she will be sadly missed. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 JOHNSON, TAMMY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tammy Marie Johnson, 45, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 at her residence. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1117 President St., Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Georgette Johnson of Thibodaux; one son, Mason Johnson of Thibodaux; seven sisters, Beverly Johnson of Fontana, Calif., Debbie Jackson, Vanessa, and Tersia Johnson all of Thibodaux, Tyra Thomas of Atlanta, Delores Jones of New Orleans, and Barbara Richardson of Phoenix; three brothers, Johnell Johnson of Atlanta, Ronnie Lee Johnson of Palm Springs, Calif. and Zebedee Johnson of Thibodaux; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, John Johnson; one daughter, Hanna Marie Johnson; four brothers, John Jr., Tyrone, Charles, and Brian Johnson; and one sister, Dawn Marie Johnson. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 KEES, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Francis Kees, 80, of Alexandria, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Medical Center in Alexandria following a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Sept. 29 at First Baptist Church. Interment followed with full military honors in the Urania Cemetery at Urania, under the direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla. Survivors include his beloved wife, Sue Barnum Kees; two daughters, Phyllis Kees Rodriguez and husband, Kern, and Lillie Kees; one son, Dennis Kees; one grandson and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Barbara York and husband, Phil; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Francis Kees and Ruth King Kees; two brothers; and four sisters. James served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy and was extremely proud of the service he rendered. He was a retired operator for the Monsanto Chemical Corporation in Luling. As of late Mr. Kees was a Greeter at Wal-Mart. In lieu of flowers, any planned memorials should be made to Vandebilt Terrior Regiment- Vandebilt Catholic High School, Houma or the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home, Monroe. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 MAYET, MELZA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Melza C. Mayet, 98, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:57 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Lois Pelt; one sister, Beatrice Boyer; and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Etienne "Bob" Mayet; her parents, Bruger and Alicide Cheramie; and 11 brothers and sisters and one grandson. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 MENOU, SANDRA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sandra Montgomery Menou, 68, a native of Leicester, England and resident of Bourg, died at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Steven Guidry; one daughter, Candece Menou; one brother, Michael Montgomery; and six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis P. Menou; and her parents, Roy and May Samson Montgomery. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 RICHOUX, SCOTT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Scott "Skittles" Michael Richoux, 31, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Courtney Ann DeRoche Richoux; his parents, Todd Michael and Alice Mae Trahan Richoux; one daughter, Cierra Ann Richoux; two brothers, Chad A. and Nicholas P. Richoux; two sisters, Shantel N. and Lizzy E. Richoux; his grandparents, Russell J. Richoux Sr., and Eulan J. and Marie "Gladys" Naquin Trahan; and in-laws, Reed E. and Jennifer Foret DeRoche. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Cheramie Richoux; two uncles, Daryl Sr. and Russell Jr. Richoux; one aunt, Jane Richoux; and one niece, Madison Richoux. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 ROSS, AUDREY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey Mae Jones Ross, 64, a native of Houma and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New St. Matthews Baptist Church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Sonny Ross and Joey Ross of Houma, and Calvin Ross of Grand Rapid, Mich.; one daughter, Jennifer Ann Ross of Houma; two brothers, Ervin and Donald Jones of Houma; three sisters, Annette McGuire, Margraet Smith of Houma and Shirley Matthews of Los Angles; and seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Prentiss Ross; her parents, Clarence and Deloris L. Jones; one brother, Clarence Jones Jr.; and one sister, Willie Mae St. Julien. She was a member of New St. Matthews Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 STANTON, BARBARA Barbara "Bobbie" Pitre Stanton, 79, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Alexandria, Va., died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 12 at Arlington National Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Colonel Donald Stanton, USMC (Ret), of Alexandria, Va.; one daughter, Rebecca Barker of Fairfax, Va.; one son, Jeffrey Stanton of Annapolis, Md.; one sister, Rhea Ledet of New Orleans; one brother, George L. Pitre Jr. of Thibodaux; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George L. Pitre Sr. and Hortense Seely Pitre. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 THOMPSON, JEANETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jeanette Thompson, 82, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church, 203 E. 7th Street, Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. Robert Johnson, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by eight children, Sheila Jones, Paulette Calloway, Connie and husband, Stanley Reed, and Bruce Streams all of Thibodaux, Kelsir Streams of Gray, Floyd Jr. and wife, Debra Streams, Steve and wife, Tammy Streams all of Houston, and Peter and wife, Jane Riley, of Bettendorf, Iowa; stepchildren, Constance and husband, Charles Johnson, Johnny Thompson Jr. all of Thibodaux, and Dr. Jill Thompson of Rocksville, Md.; one sister, Audrey Mae Coulon; two brothers, Zane (Bessie) Brown Sr. and Edward Joseph all of Thibodaux; and 30 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Thompson Sr.; one daughter, Ronnie Edwards; her parents, Annie Brown and Osben Jones Sr.; three sisters, Annie Mae, Emma, and Mable Jones; five brothers, Osben Jr., Russell Sr. and Welton Jones, Lawrence "Honey Boy" Brown and Raymond Griffin; one granddaughter, Jasmine Streams; and one great-grandson, Mauri Jones. "Then the King will say to those on His right hand, "Come be blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave ne food; I was thirsty and you gave ne drink; I was a stranger and you too Me in; I was sicl and you visited Me. I was in prison and you came to Me." She was a former food service employee for the Brothers of the Sacred Heart at E.D. White Catholic School. Sister Jeanette served faithfully as Stewardess at Calvary Methodist Church until the time of her death. She was also a member of Rebecca Chapter 23 Order of Eastern Stars. Because of her love for children and her gift of nurturing, she opened a daycare facility in her home to help mothers that could not afford a traditional childcare facility. Additionally, she worked as a housekeeper for Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Allemand. Her kitchen was always open to those in need of physical food or encouragement. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 WANTLIN, GEORGE George W. Wantlin, 73, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 at his home in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Helen Wantlin; two daughters, Cheryl Taylor, and Michelle Wyhe and husband, Bob; seven grandchildren; one brother, Philip Wantlin of Houma; and two sisters, Jane and husband, Bobby Chauvin, and Sylvia Hebert of New Iberia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Louise Wantlin; one son, Jimmy Wantlin; and two brothers, Allen and John Wantlin. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2011 WINDERS, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2011/f1109.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Ollie May Pelegrin Winders, 87, a native of Montegut and resident of Chateau Living Center in Kenner since 2003, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2011. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Winders; her parents, Shelly Paul Pelegrin and Sadie Robchaux Pelegrin; and siblings, Parnell Pellegrin, Ronald Pelegrin and James Arden Pellegrin. Garden of Memories Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================