OBITUARIES for MARCH 2012; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Last Modified: 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 March 1 to March 2, 2012 ADAMS, GLADYS Gladys Agnes Bruce Adams, 88, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:02 p.m. Feb. 28, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at South Lafourche Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her brother, Irvin "Vin" Bruce; and 30 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Adams; parents, Levy and Delphine Cheramie Bruce; five nieces and nephews; brothers, Herman and Marc "Matt" Bruce; and sisters, Lonia Callais, Velma Eymard, Emma Adams, Berna Lee, Julia Hebert and Nettie "Natria" Plaisance. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 1 to March 2, 2012 CARTER, HATTIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hattie Carter, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Residence Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Dwayne, Bruce, Keith, and Albert Carter; sisters, Emily Thompson and Frances Morris; and five grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond "T-Ray" Carter; and parents, Frances Nevers. She was a member of Resident Baptist Church and she retired from Terrebonne General Medical Center. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 1 to March 2, 2012 GAUTHE, GILBERT, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gilbert Gauthe, 93, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Gilbert Gauthe Jr., Richard Gauthe and wife, Pat, David Gauthe and wife, Sharon, Henry Gauthe and wife, Laurie, Danny Gauthe and Suzanne, Glenn Gauthe and wife, Myra, Sam Gauthe and wife, Liz, and Phillip Gauthe and wife, Betty; daughter, Patsy Gauthe Rousselle and husband, Roland; sister, Anna Politz; and 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three more expecting great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elise LeBlanc Gauthe; parents, Paul and Anna Blanchard Gauthe; brothers, Emile, Roy, Earlven, and Harold Gauthe; and sisters, Marie G. Babin, May G. Rodrigue, Grace G. Perkins and Katherine G. Poirier. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 1 to March 3, 2012 LEGENDRE, VERNICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vernice Peltier Legendre, 99, a native of Chackbay and a resident of Westwego, passed away peacefully at her home at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 146 4th Street (at Avenue A) in Westwego. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery, 529 Highway 20 in Chackbay. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley L. Rodrigue; son, Percy Legendre Jr. and wife, Elaine of Vacherie; daughter, Jane Wilde; sons, LeRoy Legendre, and Stephen Legendre and wife, Maureen, of Metairie; and son, Ragus Legendre and wife, Rita of Marrero; and 28 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Joseph Peltier and Angelique Bergeron Peltier; husband, Percy Joseph Legendre Sr.; son, Floyd Legendre; sons-in-law, Erkle Rodrigue and James Wilde; daughters-in-law, Ruth B. and Lois P. Legendre; granddaughter, Bridget L. Darlington; great-granddaughter, Beth Anne Rodrigue; and brother, Clarence "Toot" Peltier. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, a homemaker and worked at Maison Blanche. Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 1 to March 2, 2012 PIERCE, EDWARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "Wood" Pierce, 96, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:49 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Eunice Theriot Pierce; sons, Wayne Joseph Pierce and wife, Shirley, and Dale Anthony Pierce; daughters, Gayle P. Worley and husband, Carlton, Alice P. Gisclair and husband, Jerry, and Donna P. Comeaux and husband, Derek; and seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Volzie and Myrtha Bourgeois Pierce; and sisters, Agatha Savoie, Bessie Foster, Macy Orgeron, Nancy Melancon, Blanche Pierce and Jeanne Pierce. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 1 to March 2, 2012 TANNER, CARMELLA Carmella Marie DiLeonardi Tanner, 82, a native of Chicago and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Morgan; son, Thomas Tanner and wife, Amy; grandchildren, Shannon Gregory and Erin Gregory, Charles Tanner, Wesley Tanner and Kayla Tanner; and brother, Robert DiLeonardi and wife, Betty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Tanner; and parents, Nicholas DiLeonardi and Maria Philomena DeSalvo DiLeonardi. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 1 to March 2, 2012 THERIOT, NATHAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nathan "P-Put" Joseph Theriot, 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 4:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Emma Jane Rome Theriot; son, Mark Theriot; two daughters, Lisa Matherne and husband, Darryl, and Hope Sevin; three grandchildren, Lacey Matherne, Jace Sevin, and Nicole Windham and husband, Willie; and two great-grandchildren, Whitlie and Weston Windham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Val and Maggie Allemand Theriot; brother, Colbert Theriot; and sister, Orga Toups. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church, a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Bollinger Shipyard. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 1 to March 2, 2012 TOTEN, BETTY Betty Lou Hoxie Toten, 84, a native of Sioux City, Iowa and resident of Houma, died at 11:57 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2012. She is survived by her son, Richard David Angley and wife, Billie of Aston, Pa.; daughters, Cheryl J. Follis, and Barbara K. Eschete and husband, Richard, both of Houma; six grandchildren, Eric Buntin, Michael Marvin, Holly Stephenson, Sheila Cullen, Mark Angley and Luke Angley; six great- grandchildren, Ali Buntin, Christopher Buntin, Paige Eschete, Taylor Eschete, Madelyn Stephenson and Cody Cullen; and brother, Russell Hoxie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Toten; parents, Louis Hoxie and Eda Tabke Hoxie; brother, Jim Hoxie; sister, Madelyn Johnston; and son-in- law, Robert Follis. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 1 to March 2, 2012 WOLFE, BRENDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brenda Lee Gaither Wolfe, 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at First Corinthian Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Raymond P. Wolfe Sr. of Houma; sons, Raymond Wolfe Jr. and wife, Erika, and Anthony Mallory Wolfe Sr. of Houma; daughter, Rhonda Caldwell and husband, Windell Sr. of Opelika, Ala.; brothers, James Gaither Sr. and wife, Elaine, Charles Gaither Sr. and wife, Elaine, and Bruce Gaither all of Houma; sisters, Eva M. Gaither, Patrice Gaither Cheavis, Roslyn D. Gaither all of Houma; and 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Rosemary Henry Gaither Sr.; grandson, Timothy "T.J." D. Spencer Jr.; brothers, Samuel Gaither Jr., Auguster Gaither Sr. and Anthony Gaither; and grandparents, Clifford and Eve Brown Gaither, and Clarence and Clara Bolden Henry. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church, a member of Chabert Medical Center-Journey Hospice, and a homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 2 to March 3, 2012 BATISTE, DEVIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Devin A. Batiste, 21, died Feb. 23, 2012 at his residence. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Syrie Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with interment held in Calvary Cemetery. Services will be conducted by Rev. Jay Miller. He is survived by his parents, Bernita L. Batiste of Lafayette and Kevin D. Porche of Houma; two brothers, Stephen (Morganne) Joseph of Thibodeaux, and Toi M. Batiste of Lafayette; one nephew, Jaylyn Joseph; other brothers and sisters in Houma; grandmothers, Lenora B. Stevenson, Ruth Porche of Inkster, Mich., Ella Ruth Sneed of Abbeville, and Gertrude Batiste of Broussard, whom he took as his granny; two aunts, two uncles, 10 step-aunts, four step-uncles; two special men who helped care and nurture him, Howard Sneed and Daryl O'guinn; and a host of great-aunts and uncles, cousins, other family and friends, caregivers and nurses. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Emmanuel M. Stevenson; great- grandparents, John and Helen Batiste, and James E. Porche; great-great- grandparents, August and Ruth Simmons, and Albert and Carria Bell Porche; and two great-aunts, Victoria Hawkins Peters and Daisy McGuire. Devin attended Comeaux High School until his illness prevented him from continuing. Sign the guestbook online at www.syriefh.com. Syrie Funeral Home of Lafayette is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 2 to March 3, 2012 BOUDLOCHE, DEON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Deon Pierre-Joseph Boudloche, 22, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at The University of Mississippi Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church in Braxton, Miss. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in New Zion Cemetery. Mr. Boudloche is survived by his parents, Kevin L. and Marie Genevieve Brown of Braxton; brothers, Wyatt Detillier of Baton Rouge and Kwen Lanegrasse of Raceland; sister, Elizabeth Marie Brown of Crawfordsville, Ind.; grandmothers, Sandra R. Ledet of Raceland and Dorothy E. Brown of Savannah, Ga.; godmother, Angelica Prince of Sandhill; and uncles, Dana Paul "Cowboy" Ledet and wife, Shanna, of Houma, who is also Deon's Godfather, Cleveland J. "Peanut" Ledet Jr. and wife, Crystal, of Houma, Stephen A. Brown of Florida, Gregory Walter Brown of Braxton, and Christopher L. Brown of Savannah, Ga. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Cleveland John Ledet Sr.; and great-grandparents, Clifton Paul Richard Sr., Genevieve Richard, Roy Joseph Ledet Sr. and Octavia C. Ledet. Mr. Boudloche, a volunteer firefighter, was born Dec. 1, 1989 in Raceland. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Memorials may be made to the Boudloche family to help offset funeral expenses, c/o New Zion Baptist Church, 275 Andrews Rd., Braxton, MS 39044. Chancellor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 2 to March 3, 2012 CAMARDELLE, LEROY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leroy John Camardelle, 74, a native of Westwego and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:07 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by four daughters, Juanita LeBoeuf and husband, Troy, Christine Felarise and husband, Jason, Matilda "Tillie" Croft and companion, John Drake, and Connie Carter and husband, David; sister, Gladys Camardelle; and 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Marie Camardelle; and three brothers, Woodrow, Weldon, and Johnny Camardelle. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 2 to March 3, 2012 MARY GARRETT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Magdalene Garrett, 79, of Gadsden, Ala., died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. Funeral services were held March 1 at Crestwood Chapel, with burial in Crestwood Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Bobby Lee Garrett; sons and daughters-in-law, Nathaniel "Buddy" and Diana Chambliss, and Robert "Peanut" and Debbie DuBois; daughter and son-in-law, Roxanne DuBois Mayer and Mark; stepsons and daughters- in-law, Robert and Karen Garrett, and Charles and Linda Garrett; grandchildren, Shanon and Shane Chambliss, Kristy McCullars, Brandon DuBois, Rande' and Woody Goodly, Roy Finley, Russell, Ami, and Kristen Caldwell, Christopher, Adam, Craig, Brian, Timothy, Austine, and Lawson Garrett and Daniel Mayer; great- grandchildren, Stephanie Chambliss, Mylee and Carter DuBois, and Emerson Claire Wagoner; sister, Penny Wade; and several nieces and nephews. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to Dr. Adam Alterman, Gentiva Hospice, and Oak Ridge Assisted Living Facility. Crestwood Memorial Funeral is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 2 to March 3, 2012 JOHNSON, JOYCE Joyce Ann Johnson, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at Dularge Community Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Newell Solet of Houma; son, Gilbert Parker III of Houma; brothers, Louis Trahan and wife, Barbara, Carl Celestine and wife, Geraldine, of Gray and David Johnson Jr. and wife, Pamela, of Houma; and sisters, Rosa Lee Johnson and husband, Clarence Sr. and Carrie Scoby of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Sr. and Cora Gee Johnson; and grandparents, Irvin and Julia Riley Johnson. She was Baptist and a homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 2 to March 3, 2012 MILLER, DAWN Dawn Miller, 55, a native of Norwich, Conn. and resident of Larose, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Albert Joseph Delmonte; sons, Robert Ray Miller Jr. and John Michael Bowers; daughter, Samantha Gipe; brother, William Findley Jr.; sisters, Diane Riggers and Gail Rall; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William T. Findley and Catherine Geanete Findley. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 2 to March 3, 2012 PONSON, DENISE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Denise G. Ponson, 51, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. 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, Rickey Ponson; two sons, Rickey Ponson Jr. and Roddy Ponson; brother, Ray Gaubert; sister, Ann Parr; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Earline L. Gaubert; and brother, Paul Gaubert. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 2 to March 3, 2012 RAPHEAL, FRANCES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frances "Willie Mae" Allen Rapheal, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughter Deriska (Mitchell) Jackson of Thibodaux; son, Jackie Gleason of New Orleans; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emma and Gus Allen; son Vincent Gleason; brothers, Andrew Allen, James Carter, Adolph Allen and Walter Allen; and sisters, Ida Allen, Gussie Bellard, Eliska Lewis and Ruth Whitfield. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 2 to March 3, 2012 STUART, TIFFANY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tiffany Breanna Stuart, 32, a native of Raceland and resident of Biloxi, Miss., died Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Catherine Stuart of Biloxi, Miss. and Freddie Stuart Jr. of Thibodaux; brother, Cody Wheaton of Thibodaux; sister, Katie Taylor of Biloxi, Miss.; and grandparents, Beatrice Robertson and Randolph Robertson, both of Raceland. She was preceded in death her brother, Romeo Stuart; uncles, Ernest Robertson, Steven Robertson, Earl Robertson and Richard Robertson; and grandparents, Freddie Stuart Sr. and Wilma Stuart. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 1 to March 3, 2012 YANCEY, ERNEST ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest James Yancey, 88, died at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Saint Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 2. Mr. Yancey is survived by eight children, Susan Y. Roos, Ernest J. Yancey Jr., Lydia Y. Beauvais, Paula Y. Guidry, Stanley E. Yancey, Amy L. Yancey, Gregory B. Yancey and Patrick H. Yancey; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Marianne Y. Landry and Dr. William A. Yancey. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lydia C. Watkins and father, William P. Yancey. Mr. Yancey was born on Sept. 12, 1923, in Davenport, Iowa. His father, William P. Yancey, Physics and Mathematics Professor at St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa, deceased when Mr. Yancey was approximately 18 months of age. His mother, Lydia C. Yancey, moved back to Louisiana with her children. In 1941, Mr. Yancey graduated from Holy Cross High School in New Orleans. He enlisted as Seaman First Class in the U.S. Coast Guard on Aug. 6, 1942 and received an honorable discharge on May 11, 1943. On May 12, 1943, Mr. Yancey enlisted in the U.S. Navy. On June 6, 1943 he became Active Duty in the U.S. Navy and was commissioned as a Naval Aviator on Dec. 12, 1944; he retired from the U.S. Navy on Nov. 20, 1945. On June 22, 1946, Mr. Yancey married the former Larke Watkins Yancey. On May 31, 1948, he graduated from Southwestern Louisiana Institute with a Bachelor of Science degree in Math and Science Education. Upon graduation, Mr. Yancey went to work in the marine and oil industry. Mr. Yancey worked in the marine and oil industry for 35 years. After retiring from the marine and oil industry, he worked in the beverage industry for about eight years. Also, he was one of the organizers of Synergy Bank of Houma. He was an avid golfer and one of the founders/charter members of Ellendale Country Club. Along with his former wife, he was a supporter of the Terrebonne Parish Alliance for the Mentally Ill (TAMI). Mr. Yancey was instrumental in the formation of St. Gregory Parish Catholic Church. He also served on the Terrebonne Parish Port Commission. Mr. Yancey was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose priority, just like his former wife, was his family. The family extends its gratitude to the many sitters who very caringly and lovingly provided assistance to Mr. Yancey during the last several years of his life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 3 to March 5, 2012 BOUTERIE, GWEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gwen Rose Hoffmann Bouterie, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, March 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Oscar P. Bouterie Jr.; sons, Edward P. Bouterie and wife, Connie, Paul F. Bouterie and wife, Karen, Rev. Thomas R. Bouterie and James L. Bouterie; daughter, Beth B. Folse and husband, Peter; grandchildren, Angela B. Hillman and husband, Ben, Benjamin E. Bouterie, Lauren B. Beaudean and husband, Shane, Alison B. Matthews and husband, Merrick, Natalie L. Barbera and husband, Brian, and Spencer T. Folse and Barry L. Bouterie; and great-grandchildren, Philip C. Hillman II, Alyce E. Hillman, Caroline A. Beaudean and Brady J. Barbera. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward R. "Bill" and Nina Vives Hoffmann. The family would like to thank the employees of St. Joseph Manor and the many caregivers for their loving and loyal care. Gwen was a loving friend to all who knew her. She enjoyed being with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to Food for Poor are preferred. Mail to: c/o Rev. Thomas Bouterie, P.O. Box 56907, New Orleans, LA 70156-6907. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 3 to March 4, 2012 CANDIES, PAMELA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pamela Orgeron Candies, 43, a native and resident of Des Allemands, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Luling. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. She is the beloved wife of Garret Candies; mother of Brittany and Christa Candies; grandmother of Briahna Breaux; daughter of Katherine Cortez Orgeron; sister of Bradey Orgeron Sr., Tessa Dupre and Bridgett LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Orgeron. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 3 to March 4, 2012 GAIGNARD, HENRY JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Henry Paul Gaignard Jr., 68, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945 in Donaldsonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 421 St. Patrick St. in Donaldsonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment in Ascension Catholic Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Julien Gaignard; three daughters, Donna and Jessica Gaignard, and Kimberly G. and husband, Rick Hill; four sons, Henry Paul III and wife, Bonnie Jean Gaignard, Craig and wife, Sandy Gaignard, Blaine and wife, Ashley Gaignard, and Harold Gaignard; four sisters, Jeanne Gaignard, Betty Gaignard Julien, Susan Gaignard Bacchus, and Amy Gaignard; and 19 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Paul Gaignard Sr. and Laura Brooks Gaignard; brother, Ronald "Ronnie" Gaignard; and grandson, Blaine Ester. He was a retired employee of Agrico Chemical Company. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 3 to March 4, 2012 ROUNDTREE, HALE, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hale "Hoss" J. Roundtree Sr., 86, a native and resident of Schriever, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. He was born July 26, 1925. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, followed by interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Judy Sonier Roundtree; sons, Hale Roundtree Jr. and Joseph Roundtree; daughters, Dale Roundtree and Gail Wardlow; grandchildren, Kristie Leonard, Jennifer R. Thibodaux, and Kim Henry; and grandson-in-law, Lucas Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Cecile Boudreaux Roundtree; brother, Alton J. Roundtree; and sisters, Dorothy R. Templet and June R. Boudreaux. He was a veteran of World War II with the United States Army. During this time, he was also held as a prisoner of war in Germany for a 17 month period. Following his service to his country, Mr. Roundtree was employed as a Foreman at Thibodaux Boiler Works as well as an electrician at Nicholls State University. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a parishioner at St. Bridget Catholic Church who loved hunting and fishing. He will be remembered especially as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 3 to March 4, 2012 TYLER, BERNICE Bernice Villeret Tyler, 86, a native of Reserve and resident of Larose, died at 6:16 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her sons, Eddie W. Tyler and wife, Evelyn Ledet Tyler, and Calvin L. Tyler and wife, Cyndi Pennison Tyler; daughter-in-law, Doris Champagne Tyler; four grandchildren, Shane Tyler, William Tyler, E.J. "Edward" Tyler and Wendy Tyler Hensley; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "J.W." Tyler Sr.; parents, Emile A. Villeret and Emerante Waguespack Villeret; son, James "Jimmy" Tyler Jr.; four brothers, Eddie Sr., Emile, Murphy, and Alvin Villeret; and three sisters, Myrtle V. Campo, Dorothy Villeret and Alice Antoine. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 4 to March 5, 2012 PERKINS, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James McClellan Perkins, 82, a native of Louim, Miss. and resident of Schriever, died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Lois Gautreaux Perkins of Montegut; son, Kevin Perkins; daughters, Sandra Markey and Linda Chadwell; sister, Betty Defibaugh; and seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grand. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Annell Humphries Perkins; brothers, Howard and Earl Perkins; and sisters, Darces Smith and Mary Bunyard. James loved God, his country and family, lived a simple life having been born and raised on a farm. When living in Montana and Wyoming in his younger years he liked to fish and hunt big game in the streams and wilds. In Wyoming he also killed a black bear. While working for Carter Oil Company, a branch of Standard Oil of New Jersey, he invented the Metric rod for surveying. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 5 to March 7, 2012 PELLEGRIN, JERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerry Paul Pellegrin, 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gray, died Thursday, March 1, 2012. A memorial service will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Jane Lee Pellegrin of Houma; sons, Greg Pellegrin of Houma and Mark Pellegrin of Houma; daughter, Melissa Pellegrin Gill and husband, Larry of Honolulu, Hawaii; brother, Herman Pellegrin Jr. and wife, Cathy, of Houma; sister, Peggy Pellegrin Grabert and husband, Richard of Houma; grandchild, Cole Burke; stepsons, Jason LeBeouf and wife, Ashley, of Jefferson, and Ben LeBeouf and Fiancee', Kara Brockman of Metairie; and stepdaughter, Anice LeBeouf of Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Laura Templet Pellegrin. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Jerry Pellegrin was an amazingly bright and positive person. He truly lived every minute of every day. Those who had the pleasure of knowing Jerry were inundated with love and generosity from him. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He viewed every challenge as an opportunity. He shined a positive light even when circumstances were dim. He focused on the best in others. You could always find him working outdoors or working on a project because those were the ways he enjoyed spending his time. He held his HCCH classmatess of '66 dear to his heart. A Veteran of the Vietnam War, he cherished his brothers in arms as part of his family. He will be forever in our hearts and truly missed. A special thanks to Tammy, Christie, and Haydel Hospice for all their special work and care. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 5 to March 6, 2012 RHODES, SHERRY Sherry Marie Tivet Rhodes, 62, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her sons, Bennie Joseph Prejean Jr., Jean Paul Prejean and wife, Lacy, and Drew William Rhodes and companion, Robin; brothers, Mac Tivet and Kenneth White; sister, Sandra Ruble; grandchildren, Joseph, Luke, and Matthew Prejean; a devoted friend, Sybil Guidry; godchild, Rachel Ruble; and nieces, Angela, Debra and Irene. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Tivet; mother, Eldoris Portier; son, Joey Prejean; daughter, Rhonda Rhodes; and brother, Henry Tivet. She was Catholic. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She went to be with the Lord and her two children she dearly missed. She was a retired bus driver. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 5 to March 7, 2012 VICKNAIR, NATALIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Natalie Grace Vicknair, 3, a native of Morgan City and resident of Centerville, passed away at 9:31 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012, as the result of an automobile accident. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Ibert's Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin, with burial to follow in St. Helen's Cemetery in Florence. Pastor Den Hussey of the Crossing Place Fellowship will officiate the services. She is survived by her mother, Heather Marie Charpentier Vicknair of Centerville; her father, Kevin Paul Vicknair of Thibodaux; one brother, Nathan Gage Vicknair of Centerville; maternal grandparents, Evelyn Boykin Salone of Centerville, and Stefan Charpentier of Baldwin; paternal grandparents, Albert "Pal-Al" Vicknair and Wendy M. Vicknair of Thibodaux; maternal great- grandmother, Barbara Charpentier of Baldwin; paternal great-grandmother, Helen "Ma-Shoo" Matherne of Thibodaux; aunts and uncles, Chris and Tina Vicknair of Thibodaux, Zeb LeBlanc of Charenton, and Mary Salone of Centerville; as well as numerous extended family members. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents, John and Norma Boykin, and Jerry Charpentier; and her paternal great-grandparents, Albert and Sidonia Vicknair, and Herbert "Pa-Shoo" Matherne. Pallbearers will be Chris Vicknair, Jessie Boudreaux, Kelley Boykin, and Chase Buckner. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to help alleviate funeral expenses. Ibert's Mortuary Inc. of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 6 to March 7, 2012 ARCEMENT, ASHLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ashley "Oose" Arcement, 71, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, March 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Cazenave Arcement; daughter, Monique Arcement Pere' and husband, John; son, Andre' Arcement and wife, Tammie; grandchildren, Matthew Pere' and wife, Katie, Elise Pere', Jude Pere', Ashley Arcement, and Aaron Arcement; great-grandchild, Michael Pere'; mother, Lilly Belle Navarre Arcement; brothers, Daniel Arcement, and Richard Arcement and wife, Susan; and sister, Beverly Arcement. He was preceded in death by his father, Clema "T.B." Arcement; and sister-in- law, Judy Gros Arcement. The family would like to thank the medical employees and caregivers for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Genevieve Catholic School, 807 Barbier Ave., Thibodaux, LA 70301 are preferred. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 6 to March 7, 2012 COSSE', DEANNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Deanna LeBlanc Cosse', 71, a native of Abbeville and resident of Houma, Sunday, March 4, 2012 Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Rene Cosse' a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Houma; son, Richard Cosse' of Port Sulphur; daughters, Connie L. Cosse' of Belle Chasse, and Lana Mistich and husband, Todd, of Houma; brother, Philip W. LeBlanc and wife, Valerie of Belle Chasse; sister, Katherine LeBlanc of New Orleans; grandchildren, Dylan C. Scanlan and husband, Kevin J. Scanlan of Houma, Tyler Mistich of Houma, Evan Mistich of Houma and MacKenzie Mistich of Houma; great-grandchildren, Avery R. Scanlan and Brody J. Scanlan of Houma; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pierre and Harriet LeBlanc; and her late beloved pet Rudy. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. She was an avid sports fan. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She cared for them deeply. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 6 to March 7, 2012 HEBERT, TIMOTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Timothy Ray Hebert, 50, died at 11:08 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Terrebonne General Medical Center of Brain Cancer. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Martha McCorkel Hebert; son, Jonathon and wife Andrea; daughters, Katie Hebert and Chrissy Hebert; grandchildren, Willow, Jack, and Xander Hebert; parents, Norman Hebert and Shirley Marcel Hebert; sister, Terri Hebert and husband, David; brother, Troy Hebert and wife, Lisa; nieces, Stephanie, Kelly, and Amanda Hebert, and Kaitlyn Savage; nephews, Brandon and Alex Hebert, Trey Graham, Will Savage, Christopher and Wesley McCorkel, Noah and Gabe Wheat; parents-in-law, Clyde and Ann McCorkel; sisters- in-law, Susan Savage and husband, John, Mariah Wheat and husband, Kevin; and brother-in-law, William "Bill" McCorkel. Timothy was born in Houma on Sept. 21, 1961, the eldest child of Norman Hebert and Shirley Marcel Hebert. He was married to Martha Ann McCorkel on Jan. 7, 1984. After graduating from Terrebonne High School, Timothy attained a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Louisiana State University and a master's degree in business administration from Nicholls State University. After running a photography studio for a short time, Timothy became a teacher, eventually teaching at his alma mater, Terrebonne High. Timothy was very active in the First United Methodist Church, serving in many capacities on the state and local level, including historian, webservant, lay delegate to annual conference, Certified Lay Ministry chair, Lay Speaking Ministry director, chair of Commision on Archives and History, and lay delegate to Jurisdictional Conference. Other organizations to which Timothy belonged include the Terrebonne Historical Society and the Terrebonne Genealogical Society. He also authored several books on Acadian-Cajun history and genealogy. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 6 to March 7, 2012 KLIEBERT, EUGENE Eugene "White" James Kliebert, 64, a native of Vacherie and resident of Chackbay, died Saturday, Feb, 25, 2012. Funeral services were held Feb. 28 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Scheryl Oncale Kliebert; sons, Jon Kliebert and wife, Chantelle, and Ryan Kliebert and wife, Becky; brothers, Bradley Kliebert and wife, Mary, and Andrew Kliebert Jr. and wife, Karen; grandchildren, Elise and Blaise Kliebert; and numerous friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Kliebert and his mother Gladys Webre Kliebert. He was a loving Christian, caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all. He was a 3rd Order Carmelite, Vietnam Veteran, parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Chackbay. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, LA (529 La. 20, Thibodaux, LA 70301) or Carmelite Mother House in New Orleans (420 Robert E. Lee Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124). Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 6 to March 7, 2012 LEBOEUF, CHRISTINE You left us way too early, but God had another plan for you. Christine Lyle LeBoeuf, 63, a native of Houma and resident of Donaldsonville, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 to 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ascension of Our Lord Church in Donaldsonville officiated by the Rev. Paul Yi. Interment will follow at Ascension of Our Lord Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Thomas "Sach" LeBoeuf; son, Troy and wife, Ashley of Donaldsonville; daughter, Mia LeBoeuf of Gonzales; three grandchildren, Jackson, Camille, and Harrison; brother, Renae Lyle and wife, Gail of Houma; sister, Elizabeth Lyle Trosclair and husband, Dale of Houma; sister, Jeannie Lyle Scurto and companion, Carl LaCoste of Houma; many nieces, nephews, and godchildren; and her best friend and mother-in-law, Marietta Falcon LeBoeuf of Donaldsonville. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Renae Lyle and Florence Carrere Lyle; and great-niece Candice Scurto. She was employed by the Assumption Parish School Board as a teacher at Assumption High in Napoleonville. A member of the Red Hat Society, Nicholls State Hall of Fame in Education, Order of Athena Women's Organization, former Recreation Director for the City of Donaldsonville, and mentor/educator at numerous other area schools. She was a graduate of Terrebonne High School and Nicholls State University. An avid Assumption Mustang fan and a person who never met a stranger. The impact she made on people is evident by speaking to so many people. Her students were her pride and joy. Her grandkids were her world. Special thanks to Thibodaux Regional Hospital, Thibodaux Family Practice, and CIS of Thibodaux. Pallbearers will be Dale Trosclair, Carl LaCoste, Renard Falcon, Lamar Landry, Michael Tortorich, Jason Lyle, and Jamie "Fats" Hurry. Honorary Pallbearer is Nicky Falsetta. In lieu of flowers and donations, please make to Ascension Catholic High School. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. TYRE, SONYA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sonya Garner Tyre, 31, a native of Galveston and resident of Houma, died at 1:28 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, husband, Frederick Tyre; parents, Charles Garner, mother, Beth DeLos Santos, stepmother, Pamela Mouton; sons, Nathan, Trevor, Brennon, and Deriick Tyre; brothers, Joseph Garner, Chase Garner and Caleb Thibodeaux; sisters, Victoria Garner and Hailey Garner; and grandparents, Barbara Parr, Charlie Garner, Jessie Ledet and Mary Williams She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jim Parr, and James and Mary Bingham. In lieu of flowers, help with funeral expenses are preferred. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 6 to March 7, 2012 USE', RAY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ray J. Use', 80, died Friday, March 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three brothers, Clarke and wife, Elaine, of Raceland, Wade and wife, Leah, of Houma and Charles and wife, Claire, of Dallas; sister, Ruby Use' Thomson and husband, Bill of Mandeville; 12 nieces and nephews including two special nephews, Dwayne and Dan and a special niece, Donna whom he loved as his own; and his beloved companion of 17 years, Elsie Becnel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Use' and Franzine Bourgeois Use'; two sisters, Juanita Use' Champagne Claudet and Lola Use' Van Scoter; and infant brother, Luc Hubert Use'. He was an Air Force veteran and was employed for many years as a computer programmer with Dow Chemical Co. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 6 to March 7, 2012 VERDIN, HARRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harry Junius "Ju-June" Verdin, 71, a native of Dulac and current resident of Church Point, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012 at his daughter's residence in rural St. Landry Parish near Church Point. The family requested that visiting hours be observed from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Guidry Funeral Home in Church Point. A recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home conducted by the Rev. Stephen Ugwu, with interment following in Evangeline Memorial Gardens in Carencro. He is survived by two sons, Thomas Verdin and companion, "Desi", of Church Point and Rodney Parfait and wife, Meagan, of Houma; two daughters, Veronica Stanford and husband, Stuart, of Church Point and Rhonda Daigle of Houma; two brothers, James Verdin and wife, Clara, of Houma and Jessie Verdin of Church Point; three sisters, Mary Johnson of Sunset, Ethel Verdin, of Port Arthur, Texas and Ann Lyons and husband, Ronald, of Church Point; and nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Sadie Fitch Verdin; five brothers, Paul Henry Verdin, Joseph Verdin, John Ivy Verdin, Jerry Jim Verdin and Harry Verdin; grandson, Jiles Higginbotham; and great-granddaughter, Nyjah Elizabeth Enos. Mr. Verdin operated his own commercial fishing vessel out of Dulac for a number of years. Guidry Funeral Home Inc. of Church Point is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 6 to March 7, 2012 WASDIN, ROBERTA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roberta Bellamy Wasdin, 79, a native of Scott County, Va. and resident of Hahnville, died at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her sons, Jason DeVault and wife, Connie; stepsons, Terry, Earl, Neal, Al, and Andy Wasdin; daughters, Janice Cox, Evelyn "Sissy" Neil, Kathy Smith and husband, Hilton Sr., Betty DeVault, Phyllis Portier and husband, Jack, and Paula Aucoin and fiance, Eric Williams; stepdaughters, Barbara Brown, Debbie, and Sherrie Wasdin; sisters-in-law, Kay Milam, Hazel and Ann Bellamy; and 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, George J. Wasdin; parents, Claude Titus and Grace Nevada Collier Bellamy; sons, Richard "Mike" Light and Irving "Bill" Aucoin; stepdaughter, Carolyn Wasdin; brothers, Jim, Howard, and Bill Bellamy; and sisters, Alberta, Lucille, Jean, and Pauline Bellamy. She was Baptist. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, traveling and working puzzle books. She was a homemaker. She was a loving mother, caring wife, devoted to her family and will be sadly missed. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 6 to March 7, 2012 ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 8, 2012 ANGELETTE, ADELA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adela "Dale" Pitre Angelette, 67, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:44 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at United Methodist in Golden Meadow. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Angelette Sr.; son, Danny Angelette and wife, Rhonda; brother, Elmo Pitre Jr.; granddaughter, Emma Margaret Angelette; three step grandchildren, Brant, Tyler, and Randy Wells. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmo Pitre Sr. and Emma Collins Pitre; and daughters, Margaret Scott Angelette. She was a member of the United Methodist of Golden Meadow and a member of Red Hat Society. She loved Mardi Gras. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society in the name of Dale Angelette. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 9, 2012 BLANCHARD, EDDIE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eddie J. Blanchard Jr., 80, a native of Napoleonville and Lockport and resident of Larose, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, March, 6, 2012 at his home in Larose, surrounded by his family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lois Blanchard Blanchard; children, Becky Rogers and husband, Dean, Mel Duet and husband, Bryan, Eddie J. Blanchard III "Tre" and wife, Risa Gisclair Blanchard, Allison Fullilove and husband, Joey, Celeste Cuneo and husband, Michael Jr., and Susan Curole and husband, Bryan; grandchildren, Adam, Carl, Daniel, Kristen, Brittney, Megan, Carly, Janie, Jack, Kayla, Josh, Chelsea, Alec, Thomas, Nicholas, Jacob, Caroline, Elizabeth, and Jacob; and sister, Joyce Blanchard Torres. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Sr. and Dora Toups Blanchard; and siblings, Lois Blanchard Hargis and Raymond Blanchard. He was a former coach, educator, and Superintendent of Lafourche Parish Public Schools, military veteran that served in the U.S. Army, a former board member of the Larose Civic Center, an active member of the local community, and was an avid Tulane "Green Wave" fan. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Holy Rosary Catholic School or the Larose Civic Center. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 8, 2012 BOYKINS, WILLIE, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie Boykins Sr., 58, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. Services will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at New St. Paul Cemetery in Schriever. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Boykins; son, Willie Boykins Jr.; brothers, Thomas Joseph and wife, Barbara, Leonard and Harison Boykins and Henry Casey all of Houma; and sisters, Betty Watkins, Orelia Howard and husband, Ronald, Sandra Lewis and husband, Ceasar, Gwendolyn Winslow, Janes Miles of Houma and Dotsy Joseph of Galveston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Boykins and Gladys Green Casey. He was a U. S. Army veteran and employed by Weeks Marine. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 8, 2012 COSSICH, BEULAH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beulah Marie Naquin Cossich, 79, a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish, died on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, Chalmette. A Catholic service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel, with burial at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery in St. Bernard. She is survived by her children, Darlene Nehlig, Peggy Cossich, Linda Crespo and Robert Cossich Jr.; grandchildren, Mitchell, Tanya, Amanda, Glen Jr., Carri, Molly and Eddie IV; and great-grandchildren, Christopher, Ivy, Tyler, Colton and Alissa. She was preceded in death by Robert Cossich; and parents, Paul Wilson Naquin and Eulalee Mattie Deroche. St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 8, 2012 KNIGHT, PATRICIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patricia O. Knight, 70, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. and resident of Corning, Calif., died at 7:58 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. No services are scheduled. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Knight; sisters, Jeanette Palmer and Marsha Onorato; and six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Magdalene Onorato; son, Wayne H. Knight Jr., daughter, Shannon Knight; brother, Robert John Clinton; and sister, Karen Whardon. In lieu of flower, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 9, 2012 LEJEUENE, MICHAEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Robert LeJeuene, 54, a native of Houma and resident of Oberlin, died Monday, March 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with a service at 7:30 p.m. He is survived by his son, Ian LeJeuene of Dularge; mother, Elaine LeJeuene Jackson of Houma; stepfather, Ernest Lloyd Jackson of Houma; brother, Randy Lee LeJeuene and wife, Bonnie of Lafayette; sisters, Kimberly LeJeuene Richard and husand, Dale, of Houma, Gina Lejeuene Allemand and husband, Billy, of Schriever and Stacie LeJeuene Lirette of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee LeJeuene; daughter, Andrea Ortiz; and grandparents. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman, and New Orleans Saints fan. He will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the American Cancer Society . Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 8, 2012 PROSPERIE, WAYNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wayne Paul Prosperie, 66, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Benefis Healthcare after a sudden heart attack. Services will begin from 12:30 p.m. to funeral time today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1401 9th St NW Great Falls. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the church. Wayne is survived by his sweetheart of 31 years, Linda Carol Chandler, whom he married in the Mesa Arizona LDS Temple; and five children, Kyle (Lisa) Prosperie of Great Falls, Mont., Ryan (Terri) Prosperie of Bonaire, Ga., Alicia (Eric) Dahl of Draper, Utah, Jessica Prosperie, Dublin, Ga. and Christian Prosperie of Missoula, Mont. His love and humor will also be missed by five grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Ronald (Anne) Prosperie and Maurice (Margaret) Prosperie; and one sister, Elaine (Warren) Clement. He was proceeded in death by his parents; his son, Seth Chandler Prosperie; and brother, Oran Joseph Prosperie Jr. Wayne was born Dec. 9th, 1945 in Houma to Oran Joseph Prosperie and Edith Anne Bourgeois Prosperie. He graduated from Terrebonne High School in 1963, and attended Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. A lifelong patriot with a strong love of the Constitution, Wayne enlisted into the U.S. Air Force in 1966 where he would serve in Vietnam. He had a break in military service for a three year period where he worked on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Upon returning to military service, he served honorably for 20 more years as an Air Traffic Control Specialist, serving in Osan, Korea, and ultimately retiring from Malmstrom Air Force Base as Master Sergeant in 1989. Following retirement, Wayne and his family returned to Louisiana and he became a licensed practical nurse, working at the LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. In 1993 he chose to return with his family to Montana, a place he adored, as he was man who cherished the beauty of Gods creations. Upon returning he continued his service as a nurse at Deaconess Medical Center. An avid reader and learner, Wayne attended Great Falls College of Technology earning an Associate's Degree in accounting. For the past 15 years Wayne found joy and great fulfillment in serving adult special needs persons as a care giver at Quality Life Concepts and developed strong bonds with those he cared for. He loved hiking, fishing, hunting, photography, fantasy football, and aviation. He was a talented artist and loved to capture the beauty of the creatures and landscapes that surrounded him. He will be remembered as a kind, generous man with a heart of gold who gave freely to many charities. He will also be remembered for his faith in God and Jesus Christ and great love for his family. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to one of Wayne's favorite charities: The GF Food Bank at 1620 12th Ave N or The GF Rescue Mission at 326 2nd Ave S. Croxford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 8, 2012 RAY, CELIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Celia Wagner Ray, 89, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Friday, March 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Luke Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Leroy Ray Sr., Jessie J. Ray and Donald Ray Sr., all of Houma; daughters, Evelyn Williams, Carol Ray of Houma and Bertha Thierry of Lake Charles; and 27 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren and 25 great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ray Sr.; parents, Adam and Louise Smith Wagner; sons, Thomas Ray Jr., Arthur Lee Ray and Ronald Verrett Ray; three grandchildren, Lina Aitch, Dexter Ray and Gertie Brooks; brother, Arthur Wagenr Sr.; and sisters, Savannah Williams and Mary Hyde. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 9, 2012 SOLET, JOHN, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Anthony Solet Sr., 67, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his son, John Solet Jr.; daughter, Angel Smith and husband, Darnell; grandchildren, Lorelei Solet, John James Solet, India Smith, Bre Smith and Ava Smith; and siblings, Maryann Landry, Albert Solet, Gertie Tupper, Paul Solet, Alvin Foret, Betty Foret and Mary Landry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Solet and Emelda Naquin; and sister, Evelina Tupper. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 8, 2012 STEELE, WINIFRED ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Winifred "Wimpy" Steele, 66, a resident of Raceland, died at 6:44 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by two sons, Tracey Lee Steele and wife, Robyn, and Troy Steele; seven grandchildren, Travis Steele and wife, Tara, Dusty Boudoin, Sarah Steele, Macy Steel, Ian Steele, Ava Steele and Tyler Ponvelle; four great- grandchildren, Kennedi Steele, Caden Steele, Trenton Steele and Gage Hebert; and two sisters, Billie Mae Prestenbach and Ethel Mae Dickson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Annie Steele. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 8, 2012 WALKER, BRYAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bryan Joseph Walker, 26, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his parents, Judge John Walker and Rochelle Foret Walker; sister, Jennifer Walker Morrill and husband, Jason of Prairieville; brother, John Walker Jr. and wife, Paula Rae Walker of Austin, Texas; nephews and niece, Walker Morrill, Joseph Walker, Andrew Morrill and Breanne Walker; godparents, Donna Carreker and Frank Kolwe Jr.; and grandmother, Shirley Walker. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard Walker, Harris Foret and Nobie Breaux Foret. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. He loved arts and crafts, music and dancing, cheerleading and watching the cooking channel. He participated in Special Olympics (swimming, bowling, track and field, t-ball and basketball). Bryan never met a stranger and his greatest gift was his unconditional love for all people. In lieu of flowers, donations to TARC or Special Olympics Louisiana are requested. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 7 to March 10, 2012 WASHINGTON, FULTON, III Fulton "Pooh" Mitchell Washington III, 38, a native of Morgan City and resident of Gibson, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 415 Union St. in Morgan City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the Morgan City Cemetery. Fulton III, leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Elaine Diggs Washington of Gibson; his sister, Michelle Lynette Washington of Houston; and a host of relatives and friends. Fulton III was preceded in death by his father, Fulton Mitchell Washington Jr. of Morgan City; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Mitchell Washington Sr. (Mamie Watson), and Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Diggs (Evelyn Nisby). Fulton graduated from his beloved Alma Mater, Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, in 2003 and Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, in 2009. He worked as an Educator in St. Mary Parish (B.E. Boudreaux Middle School) and was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Houma-Thibodaux) and 100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish. To send condolences to the family please visit www.jones-funeral-home.com. Jones Funeral Home in charge of arrangement. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 8 to March 9, 2012 BAUDOIN, JANICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janice Ledet Baudoin, 72, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:11 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Beauregard Ledet Jr.; and two sisters, Daisy Triche and Alice Thibodeaux. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Baudoin Jr.; parents, Beauregard Ledet Sr. and Maria Richoux Ledet; three brothers, Harold, Benny and Donald Ledet; and sister, Rose Mary Allemand. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 8 to March 9, 2012 BYCHOK, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Bychok, 83, a native of Claremont, N.H. and resident of Houma, died at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the chapel, with burial in Grace Christian Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Moore Bychok; two stepsons, Glenn Fanguy and Darryl Fanguy and wife, Kim; brother, Victor Bychok and wife, Clairelyn; and eight step-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Taena Bychok; stepson, Anthony "Tony" Fanguy Jr.; stepdaughter, Donna Fanguy Brunet; brother, John Bychok; stepgrandson, Glenn Fanguy Jr.; and sisters, Barbara Nichoels and Eva Bychok. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 8 to March 9, 2012 FAUCHEAUX, WILSON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilson John "Whip" Faucheaux, 77, was born June 23, 1934 and entered eternal peace Sunday, March 4, 2012. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, 635 Bayou Blue Rd. in Houma. A graveside memorial will follow at a later date for his immediate family. He was the beloved husband to Gloria Ann Piazza Faucheaux for 55 years; father of three, Keith Michael Faucheaux, Pamela Ann Faucheaux Gassen and Mitchell Jude Faucheaux; father-in-law to Sally Byrd Faucheaux of Mobile, Ala., James M. Gassen of Luling and Margo A. Faucheaux of Mathews; beloved grandfather to Nicole Faucheaux, Jennifer Faucheaux Sullivan, Blair E. Gassen and Jude M. Gassen; step-grandfather of Kandy Draime and Jasmine Franklin; great- grandfather of Brasia Faucheaux, Seth Faucheaux, Bradyn Draime and Adam Draime; brothers, Prudent Jr. and his twin, Nelson; sisters, Sue F. Toups and Juliette F. Perkins; and many family members and friends who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Prudent Faucheaux Sr. and Inez Melancon Faucheaux; his brothers, Norman, Herman and Clayton "CJ" Faucheaux; and sister, Rosa Mae F. Hebert. Whip was a lifelong resident of Thibodaux. He was a retired postal worker of 37 years, a member of the LA National Guard Co. C, Sheriff Deputy for Lafourche Parish, Charter Member and president of American Postal Union, Executive vice- president of Louisiana American Postal Workers Union, Charter Member and president Bon Terre Federal Credit Union, member of Knights of Columbus Council 1114, Grand Knight, District Deputy, member of E.D. White Assembly 4th degree Knights of Columbus Faithful Navigator and a member of Thibodaux Volunteer Vigilant Chemical and Hose Fire Company. He served as president and board member. He served as an usher at St. Genevieve Church Parish. He helped Mr. Clay Toups open the Canal Bingo Hall and managed it for 23 years. He was a part-time worker at Johnny's Men Shop for many years. When not involved with his numerous clubs and Bingo's, he loved to get together with friends and play cards. The family would like to thank Thibodaux Regional Hospital and its staff for the wonderful care given to Whip. Also a special thanks to Mark Craddock at Freeman Funeral Home, Citronelle, Ala. for all his help, care and concern for our dad and family. In lieu of flowers, he requested donations be sent to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association . Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 8 to March 9, 2012 RALPH GREMILLION ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. Ralph Gremillion, 85, died on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann Bolen Gremillion; son, Dr. Scott B. Gremillion and wife, Roberta; three daughters, Mary Ann G. Caillouet and Dr. Richard Mathis, Allison G. Thompson and husband, Troy, and Laura G. Kingston and husband, Ken; grandchildren, Cori Gremillion Groom and husband, Ian, Dr. Sara Katherine Gremillion and Dr. Brad Sturz, Kate Caillouet Bowen and husband, Dr. Ashley Bowen, Dr. Beth Ann Caillouet, Andrew Scott Gremillion, Laura Leigh Thompson, O.D. and fiancé, Cullen Buisson, Troy William Thompson IV, John Macon Thompson, Kenny Gerard Kingston Jr., Camille Claire Kingston, and Chloe Catherine Kingston; and his great granddaughter, Harper Elizabeth Groom. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Armand Gremillion and E.L. Gremillion of Avoyelles Parish. He was a retired Professor Emeritus of the College of Education at Nicholls State University. He was born Jan. 14, 1927, in Alexandria, and was a resident of Thibodaux, for 43 years. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Navy as a Radioman on ships in the Atlantic Fleet. While at LSU, he was a cheerleader, a member of the 1947 and 1948 NCAA Championship weightlifting team, and a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He taught for 43 years and loved his profession and all of the colleagues and students he met along the way. He was a devoted family man whose wife, children, grandchildren, and friends gave him the greatest joy in life. The family would like to thank Dr. Chester Boudreaux, Dr. Allen Vander, Dr. Chester Weimer, Dr. Bill Hillman, Dr. Bo Grafton, Dr. Ben Walton, and the caring staff of the Fresenius Kidney Center and St. Joseph Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to E.D. White Catholic High School, St. Joseph Hospice, or a charity of choice . Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 8 to March 9, 2012 HAMILTON, GERALDINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geraldine Hamilton, 59, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Ora W. Hamilton of Thibodaux; sisters, Audrey Lee, Brenda Hamilton, Shirley Francis and Gail Hamilton, all of New Orleans, and Patricia Hamilton, Lois Swing and Sandra Campbell, all of Thibodaux; and brother, Bertrand Hamilton and wife, Wanda of Napoleonville. She was preceded in death her father, Clarence Hamilton Sr.; brother Clarence Hamilton Jr., sister Beverly Hamilton; and grandparents, Charley Williams, Otonce Williams, Samuel Hamilton and Emma Hamilton. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 8 to March 9, 2012 REMEDIES, MONET Monet Marie Remedies, 32, a native of Zwolle and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Wanda Remedies and Harvey Paddie; daughters, Illiana Normand and Feather Balderas; brothers, Ronnie Simpson and Chris Grantham; and sister, Janice Bolt. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Simpson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 8 to March 9, 2012 ROBICHAUX, MILDRED ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mildred Robichaux Robichaux, 63, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012 . Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Donald Robichaux of Houma; daughter, Laura R. Liner of Houma; brother, Alex Robichaux of Houma; sisters, Wilda R. Bergeron of Houma, Paula Smith of Houma and Diane Pellegrin of Bayou Blue; two grandchildren, Jessica Dupre' and Kristin Lirette; and three great- granchildren, Kandalyn Dupre', Kameron Dupre' and Karlyn Dupre'. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leland Robichaux and Villa Blanchard Robichaux; son, Floyd Robichaux; brother, Alton Robichaux Leland Robichaux Jr.; and sisters: Myra Hearn and Susan Eckford. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 8 to March 9, 2012 SCHWARZ, MARY Mary Harper Schwarz, 89, a native and resident of Pearl River, died Monday, March 5, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Williams Funeral Home in Pearl River. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial to follow at the Pearl Hickory Cemetery in Pearl River. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Lea; one son, Leo Schwarz, both of Pearl River; and 13 grandchildren including Michael Deroche Jr. of Houma; 24 great- grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, three sisters and one brother. She was a retired teacher, having worked in St. Tammany, Rapides and Terrebonne Parish. She taught first grade at Dularge School from 1957-63. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 8 to March 9, 2012 WHATLEY, GLADYS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gladys "Dolores" Erwin Whatley, 82, born in Detroit, Mich., a native of Muskogee, Okla. and 51-year-resident of Houma, completed her life's journey to eternal life at 10:55 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2012, surrounded by loving family members in her home. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at the funeral home, with interment at St. Francis de Sales No. 2. She is survived by four loving children, 12 grandchildren, and 24 great- grandchildren; one son, Larry Page Whatley and fianceé, Maureen "Moe" Francis of Lafayette; three daughters, Darlene Whatley King and husband, Peter, of Houma, Donna Gayle Whatley Usie of Houma, and Prissy Whatley Wilson and husband, David, of Lafayette; four grandsons, Ty Page Whatley and wife, Melissa "Missy" Bergeron Whatley, of Houma, Mark Dorman King and wife, Michelle Lajunie King, of Houma, Jason Edward Wilson and wife, Kristen Kerns Wilson, of Lafayette and Master Sergeant Clay Charles Usie (U.S. Army) and wife, Tammy Burgard Usie, of Columbus, Ga.; nine grand-daughters, Staci Ann Whatley Price and husband, Jay Price, of Bourg, Kristie Jo King and fiancé, John Pierre, of Houma, Bridgette Lea Wilson Cenac and husband, Danny, of Thompsons Station, Tenn., Amy Chelle Whatley Trahan and husband, Joey, of Houma, Kayla Wilson Hardy and husband, Parry, of Lafayette, Donna Faye King of Houma, Molly Usie Tabor of Houma and Taylor Elizabeth Wilson of Lafayette; 12 great-grandsons, Chase Michael Price of Bourg, Hayden Peter Hebert of Houma, Jared Trahan of Houma, Evan Daniel Cenac of Thompsons Station, Tenn., Blake Dorman Trahan of Houma, Brennan Douglas Trahan of Houma, Carsyn Matthew Price of Bourg, Lucas Daniel Cenac of Thompsons Station, Tenn., Koen David Taylor Wilson of Lafayette, Jackson Christopher Wilson of Lafayette, Asher Matthew Sutton of Houma and Gauis Michael Sutton of Houma; and 12 great-granddaughters, Brittany Margaret Whatley of Houma, Breanna Page Whatley of Houma, Erika Jo Hebert of Houma, Kirstin Elizabeth Usie of Columbus, Ga., Kaitlyn "Katie" Whatley of Houma, Randi Gayle Usie of Columbus, Ga., Kylie Paige King of Houma, Remy Isadora Hardy of Lafayette, Emmi Faye King of Houma, Anna Catherine Trahan of Houma, Vivian Lea Cenac of Thompsons Station, Tenn., and Esmee' Delilah Hardy of Lafayette. Her extended family includes Randy Charles Usie of Houma and Ann Carol Talbot of Houston. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dorman Page Whatley of Houma; father, Donald Irwin of Muskogee, Okla.; stepfather, Russell Barnes of Vivian; mother, Gladys Williams Barnes of Vivian; and grandson, Clint Michael Usie of Houma. She will be remembered as a devout Christian, loyal friend, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and the epitome of an American homemaker. Mrs. Whatley was a noble citizen and a faithful servant of Jesus Christ. As a member of First Baptist Church of Houma for 51 years, she served as Sunday school teacher, membership greeter, choir member, and ukulele band member. She exemplified servitude and the American spirit by sharing her time and talents throughout the community through various charitable venues. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Master Sergeant Jared Van Aalst Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 1473, Fortson GA, 31808 or www.jvafoundation.org in her name. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 9 to March 14, 2012 DOMINGUE, CHRIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Chris Joseph Domingue, 46, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at his home in Tavares, Fla. Funeral services were held March 12 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Domingue; father, Preston Domingue; two sisters, Debra and husband, Nathan Crocker, and Darlene and husband, Anthony Bailey; two brothers, Preston Domingue Jr. and wife, Dale, and Ronnie and wife, Stephanie Domingue; stepdaughter, Cheryl and husband, Bobby Meilink; and two step-grandchildren, Andrew and Benjamin Meilink. He was preceded in death by his mother, Philomene Clement Domingue; brother, Albert Domingue; and grandparents, Albert and Orelia Domingue, and John and Edna Clement. Ourso Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 9 to March 10, 2012 FALGOUT, HAROLD, Jr. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harold Ray Falgout Jr., 68, a native of Luling and resident of Osyka, Miss. was entrusted to God's loving care on Monday, March 5th, 2012 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, Miss. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Life House Church in Reserve. Christian services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lois Lepine Falgout; son, Shannon Falgout and wife, Rhonda; daughters, Daina Abadie and husband, Kyle, Dawn Brady and husband, T.J., and Nichol Wigginton and husband, John; brother, Michael Falgout; sister, Margie Cavalier and husband, Ivy Sr.; and 11 grandchildren, Zachary, Harlie, Casey, Tyler, Ryan, Seth, Kaleb, Dakota, Joshua, Nicholas, and Jacob. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 9 to March 10, 2012 FORD, HELEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Cutrell Ford, 92, a native of North Carolina and longtime resident of Grand Isle, died Tuesday, March 3, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by sons, George P. Ford, and Herbert L. Ford and wife, Dale; and daughters, Joyce Pizani and husband, A.J., Linda Besson and husband, Danny, and Debbie Jordan and husband, Randy. She was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Ford; and daughter, Patricia A. Ford. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 9 to March 10, 2012 MALBROUGH, RITA Rita Breaux Malbrough, 95, a native of Bourg and resident of Harahan, died Friday, March 2, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Larry and Randal; daughter-in-law, Pauline Malbrough; brother, Lester Breaux and wife, Betty; two sisters, Edrith Boudreaux and Laura Lee Duet and husband, Paul; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Joseph Malbrough; parents, Arthe' and Leonise Scott Breaux; two sons, Ronald and Phillip Malbrough; three brothers, Gilmore, Russell, and Reynold Breaux; and sister, Mary Eve "Sis" Bascle. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 9 to March 10, 2012 MILSTED, JACK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jack Clement Milsted, a former resident of Houma, died in Athens, Ga. on Jan. 8, 2012. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Houma Marina on West Park Ave. across from Terrebonne General Medical Center. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 9 to March 10, 2012 NEVIS, ROSEMARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosemary "Mae Rose" Nevis, 73, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Residence Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John Nevis Sr. of Houma; son, John Nevis Jr. and wife, Lia B. of Houma; daughter, Bridget Nevis and husband, Garrett of Houma; brothers, Louis Navy and wife, Pearly, and Charles Navy of Houma; sisters, Louise Wallace and Eula LaGarde of Houma; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Navy and Gladys Westley; five brothers, Isaac, Jacob, Esau, John, Paul, and Saul Navy; and sister, Olivia Robins. She was a member of Residence Baptist Church and retired from Terrebonne Parish School Board. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 9 to March 10, 2012 PITRE, EROCH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dr. Eroch Gregory Pitre, a native of Cut Off, resident of New Orleans in Lakeview until Hurricane Katrina and a current resident of Old Jefferson, died Sunday, March 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Church, 15300 W. Main Street in Cut Off, 985-632-3858. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He was the beloved husband of Cathy Pepper; brother of Errol Pitre and wife, Audrey and Judy Breaux and husband, Louie; and uncle of eight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eroche and Emma Pitre; his brother, Jordy Pitre; and great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Garden of Memories Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 10 to March 11, 2012 CLAUSE, EVERETT, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Everett "E.J." Clause Sr., 93, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Labadieville, died at 9:12 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Everett Clause Jr. and wife, Cecile Blanchard Clause, and Curtis Clause and wife, Margie Toups Clause; daughter, Connie Oubre; sister, Rae Rita Acosta; and nine grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian "Mim" Bernard Clause; parents, Rene' Clause and Florence Bergeron Clause; son-in-law, Alvin Oubre; brothers, Herman and Russell Clause; and sisters, Mildred Turner, Thelma Naquin, Effie Healey and Dolores Lockhart. The family would like to thank Haydel Memorial Hospice and Mrs. Clause's wonderful sitters Ethel Himel, Jenny Himel, Erica Lovell and Rose Jackson. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society and St. Joseph Abbey in Covington. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 10 to March 11, 2012 COGLAITI, MARK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mark Joseph Coglaiti, 75, passed quietly away in his sleep, at his home in El Cajon, Calif. on Sunday, March 4, 2012. A memorial service will be held at a later date in his hometown, Houma. Mark is survived by three daughters, Sharon R. (Richard) Sonier, Theresa A. (Charles) Sullivan, and Angela K. (Brett) Altom; sister, Norine F. Coglaiti; brother, John A. Coglaiti; and nine grandchildren and fourteen great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rose Marie (DeBendetto) Coglaiti; son, Donald W. Coglaiti; stepdaughter, Cathryn V. and husband, Fred Jackson; granddaughter, Brandy Sonier; three grandsons, Nicklos Frangakos, Jorrell Jackson and Scotty Sonier; and brother, Joseph S. Coglaiti. Mark was born Oct. 26, 1936 to the late Joseph S. and Annette Louise Gillies Coglaiti in Houma. Mr. Coglaiti was a retired electrician, a friend to many, but more importantly, he was a man with an insatiable thirst for life, and an even greater love for his family. He will be missed by all that knew him. For those wishing, online condolences may be left for the family at www.hamdenmemorialfh.com. Hamden Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 10 to March 11, 2012 DORSEY, GLORIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gloria Elphage Dorsey, 45, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Severn, Md., died Sunday, March 4, 2012 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Baltimore. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Megan and Tiffany Elphage of Severn, Md.; two sons, Raphael and Chad Dorsey of Severn, Md.; her father, Albert Elphage of Napoleonville; and four sisters, Linda Harvey of Labadieville, Althea and husband, Charles Jackson of Severn, Md., Sylvia Elphage of New Orleans and Cindy Elphage of Napoleonville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Dorsey Sr.; son, Henry Dorsey Jr.; mother, Theresa Elphage; sister, Virginia Jones; and brother-in-law, Feddie Harvey Sr. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 10 to March 11, 2012 ISTRE, RAY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ray Adam Istre, a native of Lake Arthur and resident of Larose, died Thursday, March 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A military service will be held at 10 a.m. by the United Veterans League. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with a private burial at a later date. He is survived by his son, Timmy Istre and wife, Janet; daughter, Jill Istre Duplantis and husband, Carl; brother, Raymond Istre; sisters, Mernie Hill, Martha Broussard and Daisy Guillote; and six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Melissa Trahan Istre; brothers, Harris Istre, Wilfred Istre, Joe Istre and Nelton Istre; sisters, Mayola Watts, Beverly Desormeaux and Thelma Comeaux. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 10 to March 11, 2012 LEFORT, ANDREW, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Andrew "Pete" J. Lefort Jr., 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died at 4:15 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2012. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sisters, Lorraine Pierce and husband, Alvin Sr., Audrey Burkett and husband, Sonny, and Mae Ann Danos and husband, Miller. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Pearl Danos Lefort; parents, Andrew Lefort Sr. and Benesia Gaspard Lefort; brothers, Norman and Rudy Lefort; and sisters, Norma Plaisance, Laura Mae Guidry, Oletta Autin and Doris Lefort. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 10 to March 11, 2012 LEMON, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph "Joe" Lemon, 75, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at Chateau Terrebonne Health Center in Houma. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Annie J. Lemon of Napoleonville; two daughters, Jacqueline and husband, James Adams, of Fontana, Calif. and Tonnette Marie Lemon of Houma; two brothers, James and wife, Carol Lemon, of New Orleans and George and wife, Ella Lemon, of Avondale; daughter-in-law, Verna Lemon of Donaldsonville; and two grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elnora and William Lemon Sr.; son, Wayne Lemon; sister, Rosetta Dickerson; and three brothers, John, Royal, and William "Bill" Lemon. He was a retired laborer. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 10 to March 11, 2012 LIRETTE, DEAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dean John Lirette, 59, a native of Chauvin and resident of Jefferson, died at 9:04 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2012 of pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Marie Authement Lirette; brother, Joey T. Lirette; nieces, Keli L. Boudreaux and husband, Derrick, and Lori A. Lirette; great-nephew, Jaryn Boudreaux; and great-niece, Jaydi Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Anthony Lirette; paternal grandparents, Jounest "Chap" and Carrie Bergeron Lirette; and maternal grandparents, Robert "T-Bob" and Mildred Pellegrin Authement. He was Catholic. He was a member of a Cajun Club. He enjoyed dancing and walking. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 10 to March 11, 2012 MELANCON, EMELIE Emelie Melancon, 42, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 11:06 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by her brothers, Emery Melancon and wife, Kelly, and Patrick Melancon and wife, Heidi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Melancon Jr. and Aline Doucet Melancon. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 11 to March 13, 2012 LONG, DORIS Doris Ann Keller Long, 86, a native of St. John and a resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Church in Thibodaux, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She was survived by her husband, Gerald D. Long; one son, James E. Long; three daughters, Linda L. Knabb and husband Dr. James Knabb, Alice L. Levron and husband Greg Levron, and Ellen L. Matherne; five grandchildren, Christopher Knabb, Matthew Knabb, Michael Knabb, Catherine Knabb and Scott Matherne Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Keller and Adeline Schexnayder Keller; one brother, Edward L. Keller; and one sister, Margaret K. Naquin. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 11 to March 13, 2012 ORAMOUS, JOHN John J. Oramous, 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Avondale, died Thursday, March 8, 2012. No services are scheduled. He is survived by his son, Darren Oramous and wife, Tiffany; daughter, Bambi Howell and husband, Chris; brother, Tony; sisters, Cindy, Bernice and Yvonne; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and companion, Elaine Lirette. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce B. Oramous; parents, Manuel and Edna Oramous; three brothers, Freddy, Manuel and Richard; and sisters, Diane and Sylvia. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 11 to March 13, 2012 RUFFIN, LOUIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis Ruffin, 94, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 4, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Robert Ruffin of Bronx, N.Y., Roger Ruffin of Houma, Charles Ruffin and wife, Eva Julius Ruffin and wife, Lois, of Houma; daughters, Lorraine Ruffin, Carolyn Patterson and husband, Junius, Annette Ruffin of Houma; sister, Sarah Chapman of Houma; and 20 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Picola Lyons Ruffin; his parents, Eddie and Mary Allen Ruffin; son, Carl A. Ruffin; brothers, Lloyd, Freddie, James, Allen, Willie, and Luster Ruffin; sisters, Mildred Daniels, Ora Danaway, Ouida Bell Ruffin, Gertie Ruffin and Cecille Ruffin; and grandparents, Riley and Margaret Rollins Ruffin. He was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church, Deacon Emeritus and former choir member and church secretary. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Terrebonne Parish Men Day Assoc. (Chaplain); Stone Square Lodge 239 (Past Worshipful Master); Sunflower Chapter 205 order of Eastern Star (Past Patron); United Veterans League (Chaplain); American Legion Post 31 (Chaplain); Veterans of Foreign Wars (Chaplain); and Disabled Veterans (DAV). He was a retired employee with the Terrebonne Parish Government. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 11 to March 13, 2012 SOLET, MARY Mary Alice Hendon Solet, 69, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes and a resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by five sons, Paul Parfait and wife Darlene of Houma; Bruce Parfait and wife Carmen of Mississippi, Matthew Parfait and wife Tina of Thibodaux, Samuel Parfait and wife Nechel of Montegut, and Hank Williams and wife Elena of Houma; two daughters, Nancy Johnson and husband Roger of Montegut, and Alice Hester and husband Ricky of Texas; five brothers, Bernard "Joan" Dardar, Jerry Hendon, Ronnie Hendon, Curtis Hendon and Lawrence "Don" Hendon; four sisters, Theresa Verdin, Dolores Pennington, Agnes Grider and Yvonne Gray; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank P. Williams and Adam John Solet; her parents, Constance Hendon and Aglona Dardar; her brothers, Horace Dardar and Henry Hendon; her sisters, Gilet Hendon, Theophila Dardar and Bessie Parfait; and one grandson, Johnathan Johnson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 12 to March 13, 2012 FORET, CHARLES Charles A. "Pookie" Foret, 73 a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, March 9, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Chapel in Raceland. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Westlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Pearl R. Foret; children, Ricky and Stacy; sister, Bonnie Wiedenbacher; granddaughter, Cherish Foret; step- granddaughter, Johanna Prejeant; step-great-grandchildren, Desmond and Kaden; and step-great-great-granddaughter, Layla Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maunsell and Oceana Foret; brothers, Dillius Foret, James Foret and Leroy Foret; and sisters, Shirley F. Webre and Lula F. Mire. Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 12 to March 13, 2012 MARTIN, CHARLES Charles Allen Martin, 78, a native of Martinsville, Miss. and resident of Houma, died at 6:51 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Houma. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Houma, with burial at Osyka Cemetery in Osyka Mississippi. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Martin of Houma; sons, Charles Wendell Martin of LeCompte, and John Morris Martin and wife, Alicia, of Hattiesburg, Miss.; daughters, Pamela K. Martin of Walker, and Veronica Martin Ford and husband, Rick, of Saint Pete Beach, Fla.; brother, David Martin of Farmerville; sister, Theresa Talley of Pasadena, Texas; and grandchildren, Danielle Pierce, Melanie Poret, Christian Voisin, Garrett Voisin and Austin Toups. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Vera Martin; son, Garth Allen Martin; and brother, Albert Joseph Martin. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. Charles was an avid sportsman, hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Dularge Hunting Club for many years. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 12 to March 13, 2012 MAUS, WILLIE, JR. Willie S. John Maus Jr., 64, entered peacefully into eternal rest at his home at 10:57 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2012 surrounded by his family. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation from 8 to 9:30 a.m. today at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy. in LaPlace. Mass celebrating his life will be held at 10 a.m. today at St. Peter Catholic Church in Reserve, with burial in the church cemetery. He was the beloved husband of Deanna Weber Maus for 44 years; adored father of Bill Maus (Kasey) and Tara Loving (Rene); proud "Paw" of Jordan, Logan, and Camryn; loving and expectant grandfather of baby Maus; brother of Marian Loupe (Don); brother-in-law of Merlene St. Pierre (Frank); and many cherished nieces, nephews, friends, and high school classmates. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelda Dupre and Willie S. Maus Sr.; and brother-in-law of Perrin Weber (Catherine), Margaret Catoire Laurent (Calvin Catoire and Kenneth Laurent), Tojo Weber (Beverly), and Glynn Weber (Carolyn). He was a native and resident of Reserve, and graduate of Leon Godchaux High School and Nicholls State University. He was employed most recently as the Superintendent of St. Peter Cemetery and previously by Isidore Newman High School, Godchaux Henderson Sugar Refinery, and Graugnard Farms. His most cherished moments were spent with his loving family, who surrounded him with love and laughter throughout his life and in his final days as he lost his battle with cancer. Millet-Guidry Funeral Home of LaPlace is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 12 to March 14, 2012 PLAISANCE, CHRISTINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Christine Ann Curole Plaisance, 58, a native of Cut Off and resident of Galliano, died Sunday, March 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Burgess Paul Plaisance; two sons, Wade Michael Plaisance and wife, Angela, and Chad Michael Plaisance and wife, Emily; brother, Henry Curole and wife, Gloricia; and grandchild, Annalena Dawn Plaisance. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Earline Curole; daughter, Dawn Marie Plaisance; brother, Woodrow; and sister, Mildred. She enjoyed crocheting and playing bingo. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 13 to March 14, 2012 ANDRAS, KENNETH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth J. Andras, 57, a native and resident of Thibodaux, was born Dec. 20, 1954 and died Saturday, March 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, followed by dismissal. He is survived by his sons, Jeremy Andras and Lee Andras; brother, Charlton Andras Jr ; and grandchildren, Jasmine Andras, Jayce Andras and Alyssa Chancey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlton Andras Sr. and Odessa Guillot Andras. Mr. Andras was the owner and operator of Ken's Texaco for 10 years and finished his career at Avondale Shipyard. The family would like to thank Dr. James Ellis and the staff of St. Joseph Hospice. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 13 to March 14, 2012 CHAISSON, KENNETH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth Leo Chaisson, 71, a native and resident of Houma, passed away peacefully at his home among family and friends at 3:46 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 3:46 P.M. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda Verdin Chaisson; six children, Kay Chaisson, Kim Faciane and partner, Mike Dufrene, Kenny Chaisson and partner, Roland LeBlanc Jr., Karla Chaisson and parter, Jenny LeBlanc, Wilson "Shine" Leonard and wife, Anita, and Belinda Leonard and partner, "Lil" Al Eschete; three sisters, Barbara Clement and husband, Levy, and Elaine Hebert and husband, Peter, Lois Breaux; sister-in-law, Catherine Chaisson; six grandchildren, Toby Scott, Ashley Faciane, Jared Trahan, Danita, Shawna, and Caleb Leonard; four great-grandchildren, Desmonde Faciane, Kinsley Nguyen, Alexandra and Ava Trahan; special aunt whom he loved, Willa Babin; very close friend who was like a son, Herbert Fitch; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Della Allemand Chaisson; two daughters, Mary and Kelly Chaisson; brother, Francis Chaisson; and brother- in-law, Anthony Breaux. He was a retired machinist who loved hunting, fishing, and watching the Saints. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 13 to March 14, 2012 GALLANT, PETER Peter Robert Gallant, 55, a native of California and resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his son, Dale J. Dardar Jr.; daughters, Carisa Broussard and Sara Marks; brothers, Michael Fumo and David Fumo; sisters, Heather White, Jennifer Thornton, Linda Gallant and Sally Rose; his grandmother, Linda Barkley; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen Manson and Robert Gallant. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 13 to March 14, 2012 LAGRANGE, CHRISTINE Christine Johnson LaGrange, 64, of Maryville, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 at home. Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to service time Thursday at Smith Trinity Chapel. Celebration of Christine's Life will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the chapel, with Rev. Carl Crowe officiating. She is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, Michael LaGrange; sons, Jason LaGrange and wife, Brandy, and Geoffrey LaGrange all of Maryville; grandchildren, Chelsey, Ciera, Maggie, and Lindsey LaGrange; step- grandchildren, Kelsey and Erika Jones; mother, Barbara Johnson; sisters, Barbara Vice of Houma, Ellen Gray of Knoxville, and Jim Gambrella of Houma; sister-in-law, Carol LaGrange; and many nieces, nephews and other family also survive. She was preceded in death by her father, E.W. Johnson; grandmother, Stella Pellegrin; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Del and Eileen LaGrange; aunt, Kay; and brother-in-law, Glenn LaGrange. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply loved and missed by those she leaves behind. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: American Diabetes Association, 211 Center Park Drive, Suite 3010, Knoxville, TN 37922 or American Heart Association , 4708 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37909. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service of Maryville is in charge of arrangements, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 13 to March 14, 2012 MARTIN, RANDOLPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Randolph J. Martin, 66, a native and resident of Galliano, died Sunday, March 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Susan "Sue" Martin; son, Lonnie Martin; daughter, Dena Martin; brother, Gregory Martin; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Amelia Angelette Martin; and brothers, Patrick and Peter Martin. He was Catholic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 13 to March 14, 2012 MOLAISON, MERLEANE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Merleane Benoit Molaison, 70, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Monday, March 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Choctaw Fire Station in Choctaw. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the fire station, with burial to follow at St. James Cemetery in Choctaw. She is survived by her husband, Esteve "Ballou" Molaison Sr.; sons, Esteve Molaison Jr. and Hank Molaison; brothers, Autry, Lloyd, Irvin, Peter, Paul, and Adam Benoit; sisters, Tessie Hebert, Virgia Ross, Sallie Templet, Hazel France, Elma Wilson, Erma Usea and Patricia Landry; and grandchildren, Nicky, Hayden and Ella. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam "Buckaroo" Benoit and Louise Thibodaux Benoit; and brothers, Arthur, Jerry, Rodney, and Vernon Benoit. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 13 to March 14, 2012 THIBODEAUX, KATHRYN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kathryn "Kitty" Thibodeaux, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012, with her family by her side in Chackbay. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Curtis Thibodeaux; children, Terry and wife, Selina Thibodeaux of Thibodaux, Ricky and wife, Penny Thibodeaux of Chackbay, Billy and wife, Cassie Thibodeaux of Donaldsonville, and Peggy T. and wife, Michael Ricouard of Chackbay; and mother to her loving and faithful dogs, Maggie Marie and Phoebe Louise Thibodeaux; grandchildren, Ryan, Jill, and Jordan Thibodeaux, Kelsey Thibodeaux, Michael, Cameron, and LeRae' Thibodeaux, Eron and Clint Barker, and Kane Ricouard; 12 grandchildren; mother, Ione T. Duet; sister, Sylvia D. Vaughn; brother-in-law, Whitney Thibodeaux and wife, Janice; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Ervin Duet Sr.; sister, Peggy Lousie Duet; brother, Ervin Duet Jr.; father and mother-in-law, Dave and Beatrice Thibodeaux; and sister-in-law, Genevieve T. Dempster. Kitty was employed by Lafourche Parish School Board for 22 years as a school bus driver. She drove bus 71. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Cancer Center of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center for the care and compassion given to her. And also St. Joseph Hospice nurses for all of the care she received and being there to help comfort the family. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 13 to March 14, 2012 TRAHAN, PATRICK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patrick Anthony Trahan, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Childs Trahan; daughter, Aimee' Trahan; sister, Christine Trahan; and uncle, Louis J. Brien. He was preceded in death by his parents, Udes Anthony Trahan and Ruth Marie Brien Trahan. Patrick and his father owned Trahan's Texaco on West Main in Houma. He was on the Board for the DePaul School for Dyslexic Children. He was a "Foodie", History buff, avid reader, and a gun enthusiast as well as an animal lover. He worked telethons for Muscular Dystrophy. Patrick was catholic by faith. He never meet a stranger and was a former employee of Sears Hardware. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 13 to March 14, 2012 UNDERWOOD, SUSAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Susan Gail Underwood, 55, a native of Harahan and resident of Houma, died at 6:46 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012. No services are scheduled. She is survived by her sons, Anthony and Shaun Munoz; daughters, Marcia Berryhill and Kimberly Allen; sisters, Patricia Harrell and Karyn DelRio; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.E. and Wynona Underwood. In lieu of flowers, donations to assist with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 14 to March 15, 2012 MARTIN, GERALDINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geraldine Martin, 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, left this world peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Dean Martin and wife, Kitty, Dana M. Porto and husband, Joseph, and Jason Martin and friend, Kim; sisters and brother, Opal Oncale, Ruth Acosta, Cindy Landry and Clyde Boudreaux; and grandchildren, Haylee Matthew and Adam Martin, Elise and Libbey Porto and Toby Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Donald Martin; parents, Ouida and Phillip Boudreaux; and sisters, Cherylann Boudreaux and Glenda Waguespack. Thanks goes out to caregivers at Heritage Manor and special thanks to Dale Callegan. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 14 to March 15, 2012 SMITH, MARION ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marion Ann Guidroz Smith, 70, a native of Lockport and resident of Raceland, died Friday, March, 9, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at New Vision Christian Community Church in Raceland. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the Greater New Fountain Baptist Church cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Smith Sr. of Raceland; five children, Patricia (Nell) Simmons of Raceland, Stanley Guidroz of Houma, Lionel (Antionette) Guidroz of Raceland, Johnel Guidroz of Raceland and David (Tanika) Guidroz of Spring, Texas; three stepchildren, Lloyd (Katrina) Smith, Joseph (Shirley) Smith Jr. of Atlanta and Amanda Lee Turner of Harvey; two brothers, Donald Guidroz of Larose and Benjamin Guidroz of Raceland; three sisters, Annette Guidroz, Donna Faye Guidroz, both of Thibodaux and Wanda Lee Guidroz of Lake Charles; and 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death her parents, Wallace Sr. and Nellie Guidroz; two brothers, Wallace Guidroz Jr. and Melvin Guidroz; a sister, Joyce McDowell; a stepdaughter, Cheryl Smith; and a daughter-in-law, Papettra Guidroz. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 14 to March 15, 2012 TOWNSEND, GAY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gay Nell Songy Townsend, 75, a native of Raceland and longtime resident of Houma, Bunkie, and finally Gonzales, for the last 35 years, passed away in her sleep on the morning of Monday, March 12, 2012. Friends and loved ones are welcome to attend a memorial service held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 38473 Hwy. 30, Gonzales, La, 70737. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Dan B. Townsend Jr.; 10 children, Lolita Deshotels and husband, Nathan, Daniel W. "Buddy" Townsend and wife, Wanda, Michel "Mickey" Songy, Loretta Townsend, Lorraine Townsend, Tammy Townsend, Michael Townsend and wife, Sandi, Lilah LeBouef and husband, Kory, Christy Danell "Sissy" Wells and husband, Kent, and Rachel Means and husband, Thomas "Tommy" Jr.; 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one brother, Clyde Songy; three sisters-in-law, Anna Mae Songy, Malvena Songy, and Doris Traylor; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Z. Michel and Lillian Laurent Songy; two brothers, Harold and Reynauld Songy; one daughter-in-law, Pat Songy; and one grandson, Monty Deshotels. She was an outstanding mother and zealous Christian in lifelong service to her Creator, Jehovah. She held absolute confidence in the biblical hope of the final resurrection to life on a Paradise earth in the very near future. A tremendous void has been created by losing this wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend who is so deeply missed already. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 15 to March 16, 2012 CHERAMIE, VIRGIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Virgis Barrios Cheramie, 89, a native of Lockport and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 3:35 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2012. Funeral services were held March 12 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Nolta Cheramie Jr. and wife, Mable, Ralph Cheramie and Milton Cheramie; two daughters, Audrey Bradberry and husband, Leon Sr., and Cathy Cheramie and husband, Joe; brother, Linton Cantrelle; sisters, Ruby Bradford and Frances Plaisance; and nine children and 13 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolta Cheramie Sr.; parents, Henry and Frances Theriot Barrios; and brothers, Duet Barrios, Joe Barrios, Nolan Barrios, Samson Barrios, Henry Barrios and Emile "Blue" Cantrelle. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 15 to March 17, 2012 HEBERT, PEARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Pearl LeBlanc Hebert, 84, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Troy Hebert Sr. of Houma; sons, Kenneth Troy Hebert Jr. and wife, Dianne, of Haughton, Timothy Allen Hebert and wife, Yvette, of Houma and Andre' Magnal Hebert and wife, Lisa, of Houma; daughters, Denise Hebert Pitre and husband, James, of Houma, Diette Hebert Pellegrin and husband, Dudley Jr., of Houma, Lisa Hebert Curlin and husband, Richard, of Bourg and Gina Hebert Trahan and husband, Thomas, of Houma; grandchildren, Jason Hebert, Michelle Darby, Cory Pitre, Amy Pitre, Ashlee Templet, Todd Curlin, Brittney Curlin, Jayme Sliger, Timothy Brice Hebert, Dustin Hebert, Chelsie Hebert, Ryan Trahan, Tyler Trahan, Jessica Folse, Jennifer Baur, Stacey Pellegrin, Emily Pellegrin, Taylor Hoob and Hunta Hoob; and great- grandchildren, Parker Hebert, Peyton Hebert, Meredith Darby, Makenna Darby, Noah Pitre, McKenzie Hebert, Ali Folse, Noah Folse, Brooklyn Pellegrin and Christian Baur. She was preceded in death by her mother, Adeline Landry Sotille; grandson, Scott Alan Curlin; brother, Donald LeBlanc; and sister, Frances Nagin. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians since 1973 and a member of the Houma Lou Doll Association. The family would like to thank Dr. Dickie Haydel, Dr. David Rau, Darlene Hotard, Charmaine Bonvillain, Nancy Capps, Jeremy Chaisson with Bayou Home Care and Terrebonne General Critical Care Unit. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 15 to March 16, 2012 HENRY, MARILYN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marilyn Ann LeCompte Henry, 63, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Larry J. Henry; children, Darin Henry, Paige Walker and husband, Ryan K. Walker, Monica Durbin and husband, Chris, Lee Henry and Paul I. Henry; seven grandchildren, Erica, Bethany, Tanna, Mallory, John, Madison and C.J.; three great-grandchildren, Giovanni, Devonte and Johnte; sisters, Frances Hammons and husband, Tommy, and Sheryl Pitre and husband, Raymond; and sisters-in-law, Patsy Pierron and husband, Roger, Peggy LeBouef and husband, Herbert, Dodie LeBoeuf and husband, Alvin, and Debbie Ledet and husband, Jules. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas LeCompte and Lorenza Bergeron LeCompte; brother, Leland "Greo" LeCompte; and grandparents, Sidney and Estelle LeCompte, and Gustave and Eliska Bergeron. Marilyn was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She taught religion at St. Joseph, volunteered at Lagniappe on the Bayou, and worked as a teacher's aide at Little Caillou Elementary. In her free time she enjoyed crosstitching and gardening. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 15 to March 16, 2012 O'NEAL, H. SANDERS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== H. Sanders "Sandy" O'Neal, 72, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:50 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at 1111 Morrison Ave. in Houma. He is survived by his sister, Katherine O'Neal Ryan and husband, Chuc; daughters, Sheilah Szwedt, Faith Jones, Tanya Samanie and Penny Strange; son, Kerry Fox; granddaughters, Victoria Szwedt, Shelli Phillips, Rainie Roberts, Stormy Roberts, Aurora-Sky Breaux and Sheyanne Fox; grandsons, Claiborne Jones, Lawrence Fox and Matthew Fox; great-grandchildren, Carlos Gonzalez, Adrian Gonzalez and Gabriella Gonzalez; and nieces and nephews, Miki O'Neal Ruffino, Laurie O'Neal Guichard, David B. O'Neal, Dutch O'Neal III, Cami Ryan Scott- Wilson, Elizabeth O'Neal Poirrier, Trisha Ryan Landry and Xanthe O'Neal Clark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Butler O'Neal; parents, Deutsche and Mary O'Neal; daughter, Rhonda Szwedt; and brother, A.D. O'Neal Jr. He was a retired lawyer, a Ham Radio enthusiast, and an Army veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations to Samart Funeral Home of Houma to assist with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 BROWN, ELLIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ellis "E.B." Brown, 87, a native of Labadieville and resident of San Jose, Calif., died Thursday, March 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious services will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Leola Meads of San Jose, Calif.; sister-in-law, Ethel Randolph; and godchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Asia Randolph Brown and Hezikia Brown; two sisters, Margaret Brown Meads and Lily Brown Levy; brother, Bunnie Brown Sr.; three nephews, Leslie, Percy Jr. and Bunnie Jr.; and niece, Margo. He was a retired employee of Burke Industries in San Jose, Calif. He was a very active member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM and AW) Local Lodge 504 and past president of District Lodge 93. He was also a founding member of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, California State Chapter and the Mayfair Initiative in San Jose, Calif. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 BYRNE, SISTER ESTHER ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sister Esther Byrne (formerly Sr. Mary Gerard), 84, of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, entered into rest on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Mount St. Joseph Convent in New Windsor, N.Y. Funeral services were held March 14 at Mount St. Joseph, 64 Presentation Way, New Windsor, N.Y., with burial in Mount St. Joseph Cemetery, New Windsor. She is survived by her nieces, Susan Dugan of Old Bridge, N.J. and Mary Egan of Parlin, N.J.; nephews, Gerard and Donald Mimnaugh of New City; and several other nieces and nephews. The daughter of the late Edward S. and Esther V. Walsh Byrne, she was born on Aug. 27, 1927 in New York City. Sr. Byrne entered religious life on Sept. 8, 1945 at Mount St. Joseph in New Windsor. She made her first vows on April 26, 1948 and her final vows on April 26, 1951. Sr. Byrne graduated from St. Michael High School in Manhattan, received her Bachelor's of Arts in History at Manhattan College in 1953, and her RN degree from St. Vincent Nursing School in 1972. Sr. Byrne taught at St. John's School, Goshen from 1948-53, St. Mary's, Kingston from 1953-58, Holy Rosary School, Bronx from 1958-1960, St. Lucy School, Houma, from 1960-66, and St. Michael High School, Manhattan from 1966- 70. She then worked as a Registered Nurse at Mount St. Joseph Infirmary from 1972-74, Union Hospital, Bronx from 1974-77, as a Home Nurse to the elderly, at St. Frances of Rome Parish, Bronx from 1977-81, an RN at Mount St. Joseph Infirmary from 1981-83, a teacher at John S. Burke High School, Goshen from 1983-85, a Home Care Nurse in Carmel, N.Y., from 1985-88, a Pastoral Associate at St. Bartholomew Parish, Yonkers from 1988-98, a receptionist at Romano Funeral Home from 1998-2001, and a receptionist at Immaculate Conception Parish Rectory from 2001-05. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Sisters of the Presentation, 84 Presentation Way, New Windsor, NY 12553. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 CRAFT, DANIEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Daniel Craft, 56, a resident of Morgan City and native of New Orleans, died at 4:17 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at Triumph Cemetery in Gibson. He is survived by his wife, Linda Willis Craft of Morgan City; three daughters, Michelle Willis and Aleasha Craft both of Morgan City, and Danielle Craft of Baton Rouge; seven brothers, Charles Ray Hart of Sioux City, Iowa., Allan (Allian) Craft Sr. of Houma, Ronald (Jannie) Craft and Donald (Cathy) Craft both of Gibson, Nathan (Hope) Craft of Franklin, Milton (Edwina) Craft and Hilbert (Elaine) Craft Jr., both of Morgan City; five sisters, Anita Mouton of New Orleans, Mrs. Clarence (Katherine) Granger Sr. of Gray, Cherlyon Craft, Cynthia Mouton and Evangelist Mercedes Craft all of Morgan City; one aunt; one uncle; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilbert Craft Sr. and Arline Nicholas Craft; three sisters, Betty Craft Tate, Victoria Stevenson and Madelina Craft; one brother, Lester L. Craft; a sister-in-law, Pamela Henry Craft; and aunt, Ruth Craft. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 DECUIR, EMICK Emick "Mickey" Decuir, 77, a native of Franklin and resident of Galliano, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his wife, Louise Buteaux Decuir; sons, Emick "Pat" Decuir and Turk Decuir; daughter, Shannon Guidry and husband, Richard; sisters, Peggy Borel, Wilda Cali, Doris Giroir and Millie Thibodaux; brother, Murphy Decuir; grandchildren, Jacob Cantrelle and wife, Tessie, Kristy Decuir, Shealey Cheramie and husband, Steven, and Trisha Decuir; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Cantrelle, Chloe' Cantrelle, Kayla Matherne and Kolt Decuir; and step- grandchildren, Celema Delatte and Lacy Bouffanie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Decuir and Eliska Decuir Rice; stepfather, Gerald Rice; grandson, Jason Decuir; brother, Guy Decuir; and sisters, Dorothy Robicheaux and Regina Prevost. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 DEROCHE, JUNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== June Louise DeRoche, 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:14 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her sons, Nelson Deroche Jr. and wife, Robin, of Houma and Kenneth Deroche and wife, Shanna, of Houma; daughters, Yvonne Dolese and husband, Tommy Dupre, of Houma and Jana Doiron and husband, David "Peanut", of Houma; sisters, Margaret Cenac of Houma, Mae LeBouef of Houma and Felicie Eschete of Houma; grandchildren, Brad, Nicole, Natalie, Matthew and Benjamin; and great-grandchildren, Alexis, Claire and Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril and Alberta Cenac; brother, Cyril Cenac Jr.; sisters, Alberta Thomas, Irma Leche, Ruth Robichaux and Jane Bardeleben. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. She retired from Leonard Chabert Medical Center of Houma. She was an avid gardener. She was an active member of the V.F.W. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 DORSEY, MAUDE Maude Mildred Dorsey, 103, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Schriever, died Saturday, March 10, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sunlight Baptist Church on 952 Bull Run Road in Schriever. She is survived by her sons, Anthony Dorsey and wife, Mary, and Eugen Emory Dorsey of Macon, Ga.; daughters, Betty Ann Dorsey, and Jeanne Stafford and husband, Eugene, of Schriever; and 12 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Dorsey; parents, Westley and Easter Henderson Brooks; daughters, Helen Rollins Williams and one infant daughter; and four brothers and four sisters. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 GEORGE, WALTER, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Walter George Sr., 73, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died Friday, March 9, 2012. Visitation will be from noon to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 4931 Bayouside Drive in Chauvin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Corner Stone Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife, Marion George; sons, Milton George, Walter George Jr., Ronald Williams, Carl Williams, Shedrick Williams, Renard Willams and Curtis Williams; daughters, Dawn Williams, Terri Ricks and Antoinette Fox; brothers, Junius; Raymond, August and Regis George; sister, Mary George; and 59 grandchildren, 94 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zenobia and Junius George Sr.; and sister, Audrey Robinson. He was a deacon at Corner Stone Baptist Church and a retired crane operator. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 GRAY, FLOYD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Floyd R. Gray, 63, a native of Trinity, Texas and resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 15, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A Memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Bergeron Gray; son, Jason Gray; daughter, Dietra Gray; mother, Ethel Latoilais; brother, Benny Gray; and sisters, Rena Latoilais, Janet "Peppy" Boudreaux and Ellen Latoilais. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Benton Gray; stepfather, Ulysses Latoilais; and grandparents. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was an Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a member of Knights of Columbus. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 MEADOWS, TROY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Troy Meadows, 72, a native of Jellico, Tenn. and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 in Lafayette. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jeanie Hatfield Meadows; three daughters, Karen Durio of Lockport, and Teena and Tammy Meadows of Abbeville; two sons, William Meadows of Napoleonville and Peter Meadows of Okolona, Miss.; and eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 MYLES, ERIC JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eric Joseph "Lil E" Myles Jr., 15, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Belle Rose, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Woodlawn UMC Cemetery. He is survived by his father, Eric J. Myles Jr. of Belle Rose; mother and fiance, Tamara N. Starks and Willie Hart Jr. of Houma; two brothers, Amari Stewart and Malik Myles of Houma; four sisters, Takeara Starks of Missouri City, Texas, Asia Myles, Alani Stewart and Sanai Neville of Houma; stepbrother, Jahid Neville of Houma; maternal and paternal grandfathers; and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Angel Myles; maternal grandmother, Irene Starks Jacobs; paternal grandmother, Loyce Myles; and aunt, Joyce Foster. He was a sophomore at Assumption High School in Napoleonville. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 SAVOIE, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Anthony Savoie, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Falgout Savoie of Houma; sons, Wyatt Savoie and wife, Roslyn, of Erath, Eric Savoie and wife, Sally, of Montegut, James Savoie of Houma, Matthew "Matt" Savoie and wife, Krista, of Houma; daughters, Marie Brunet and husband, Ivy, of Houma, Lorrie Scranton and husband, Joseph "Joe", of Missouri City, Texas, Kimberly "Kim" Hebert and husband, Brad, of Houma; grandchildren, Ashley Brunet, Elizabeth Mitchell, Jude Savoie, Eric Savoie Jr., Paul Scranton, Brenton Hebert, Emily Scranton, Kayla Hebert and Kameron Savoie; great-grandchildren, Tyler Breaux, Alaya Chauvin and Celeste Savoie; and sister, Valerie Himel of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul James Savoie and Antoinette Use' Savoie; brothers, Benjamin Savoie and Carrol Savoie; and sisters, Bessie Brunet, Jeanette Savoie and Elsie Savoie. He was a meat cutter for A & P. He was a very active parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed woodworking. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Annunziata Maintenance Fund. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 SIMON, LAURENCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Laurence "Larry" R. Simon, 64, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie L. Simon; and sons, Daniel Simon and wife, Kristi, and Jeffrey Simon and companion, Christin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel Simon and Martha Grossman. Larry was a dedicated husband, father, and family man. His greatest love was spending time with family. He also enjoyed woodworking and all types of household projects. In lieu of flowers, any donations can may be made to the American Diabetes Association . Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 16 to March 17, 2012 WILLIAMS, GREGORY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gregory "Papa Jo" Williams, 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, March 10, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Rocks of Ages Baptist Church on 1216 Aycock St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Wendy Howard Williams; parents, Charles and Wilma Warren Williams; daughter, Jennifer LaMark; brothers, James and wife, Marilyn, Charles Jr., Ronald, and Ra'She Williams; and sister, Juanika W. Allridge and husband, Pastor Wilfred Allridge. He was preceded in death by is grandparents, Ora Verrett McGee, Charlie Williams, Sylvester Warren Sr. and Rosadel LaGarde Warren; and brother, Byron Lynn Williams. He was a member of Rocks of Ages Baptist Church. He was employed by Salone and Salone Fencing Company. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 17 to March 18, 2012 PITRE, JAMIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jamie Paul "J.P." Pitre, 38, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Guedry Pitre; son, Brennan Joseph Pitre; brother, John Pitre and wife, Maria; sister, Alena Pitre; father and mother-in- law, Mervyn and Carol Guedry; niece and nephew, Kourtney and Logan Pitre. and his childhood friend, Bill Henderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Geraldine Pitre; and grandparents, Roy and Gladys Pitre, and Gideon and Helen Trahan. He loved spending time with his family, especially fishing with his son. He was the owner of That Place Seafood in Thibodaux. The family thanks all the employees and patrons of the restaurant. They would also like to thank their family and friends for their support and prayers during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations to assist with Brennan's education are preferred. Donations can be made at any Capital One Back to the account of Brennan Joseph Pitre in care of Rebecca Guedry Pitre. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 17 to March 19, 2012 YEAGER, LAWRENCE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lawrence Arnold Yeager Jr., 36, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 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 at Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Lawrence Yeager and wife, Linda of Houma; fiancee', Cindy Bergeron of Houma; brothers, Keith Bergeron and wife, Melissa "Missy", of Gray, Roy Brien and wife, Wendy, of Houma, Dale Brien and wife, Theresa, of Texas, Arnold Rodriguez of New Iberia, and Arnold Cooley of Thomasville, Ala.; and half sisters, Debbie Hanson of Irving, Texas and Bonita Slate of Palestine, Texas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mouzon and Eloise Yeager, and Wiley Scott Sr. and Justilia Scott; and sisters, Donna Billiot and Sherry Brien. He was employed with Halliburton. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 18 to March 20, 2012 LEVRON, IVY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ivy Peter Levron, 79, a native of Point-aux-Chenes and resident of Bourg, died at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Neill Levron; son, Dale Levron and wife, Sherry; daughters, Susan Scott and husband, Jessie, and Sandra Glisson and husband, Buddy; brother, Delvin Levron and wife, Sidney; sister, Carrie Steele and husband, Gregory; five grandchildren, Nicole Sander, Timothy St. Amant, Christopher Glisson, Corey Scott and Jennifer Richardson; and five great-grandchildren, Heaven Lodrigue, Noah Lodrigue, Moxen Lodrigue, Avrey St. Amant and Jersy Richardson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steven and Lucretia Dupre Levron. He was Catholic. He was a past member for the Montegut Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and going to the Casino. He retired from Exxon after 25 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was one of the fortunate ones to be able to live an extra 20 years due to a heart transplant which gave him a chance to see his grandchildren grow up. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 18 to March 20, 2012 LOGUE, IMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ima Jean Logue, 81, a native and resident of Shreveport, died Saturday, March 10, 2012. Funeral services were held March 14 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel, with interment at Forest Park St. Vincent Cemetery in Shreveport. She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Cheramie and husband Randy, Pam Oberly, and Cindy Mitchell and partner, Ray Guidry; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 18 to March 20, 2012 TRICHE, RICHARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Adam Triche, 69, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 23 at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 23 at the funeral home. He is survived by his sons, Adam David Triche of Houma, and David Adam Triche and wife, Anita, of Theriot; daughter, Marian Triche Chauvin and husband, Trent of Houma; grandchildren, Melissa Marie Chauvin, Shelbie Lynn Chauvin, Skylar Brea Chauvin, Ali Jeanne Triche McCullers and Hali Jeanne Triche; brothers, Joseph Triche, Donald Triche, Armond Paul Triche and Gerald Triche; and sisters, Dorothy "Dot" Moore, Rita Mae Scott, Carol Caswell, Betty Short and Diane Mullins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie Guidry Triche; parents, Edwin Triche and Elvenzel Guidry Triche; and brothers, Raymond Triche, Lynn Triche, E.J. Triche and Bob Triche. Richard "Paw" "Pawhead" "Ricky" "Rooster" "Daddy" Adam Triche, well known and loved by many and was always willing to teach anyone who was willing to learn. He was a shipyard owner and foreman. To his family, friends and extended family he was a hero and an idol. He was a devoted father and grandfather. He was a body full of knowledge and frequently visited and shared his wisdom at "The House of Knowledge". He loved playing pool and was a self proclaimed professional. He was an avid fisherman and an exceptionally talented fitter and welder. He was a master of ALL trades. His mottos were, "Don't worry about the mule... just load the wagon", "If ya can't get it... ya can't stay!", and "If you can't find the time to do it right... how are you going to find the time to do it over! Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 19 to March 20, 2012 DUGAS, DONALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Louis Dugas, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, was born June 3, 1931 and passed away at 5:56 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2012. 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 Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment held at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Rose Mae Ledet Dugas; son, Donald "Gus" Dwight Dugas and wife, Lois Landry; and two granddaughters, Blair and Renee Dugas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar L. Dugas and Orpheis Beauvais Dugas; brother, Harold Dugas; and sister, Lorraine D. Mills. Donald was a retired commercial tire sales representative for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He also worked for more than 25 years with N. J. Gaubert Super Service in Thibodaux as a commercial sales representative. He was also a member of the Home Hook and Ladder Company in the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123-1718 or log onto www.cancer. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 19 to March 20, 2012 EWING, SHIRLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley Virginia Scranton Ewing, 72, a native of Rockford, Ill. and resident of Houma, died Thursday, March 15, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She is survived by her sons Clarence Ewing Jr. and wife, Angie, and David Ewing and wife, Ann; daughters, Verena M. Foret, and Anita Voisin and husband, Craig; brothers, Gordon Scranton and wife, Bonnie, Cecil Scranton and wife, Cheryl, and Glynn Scranton and wife, Mona; sisters, Dorothy Henson and husband, Harvey, Audrey Trabue and husband, Arthur, Janet Hubbard and husband, Thomas, Lynn Vollmer and husband, Frank, and Mary Ann White and husband, Charles; and 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Ewing Sr.; parents, Truman Herman and Mildred Marie Wheeler Scranton; brothers, Smithy, Larry and Rex Scranton; and sisters, Leola Scranton and Paula Gollaher. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 19 to March 20, 2012 MATHERNE, LANDRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Deacon Landry J. Matherne, 77, a native and resident of Des Allemands, died at 5:53 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Patsy H. Matherne; children, Terry Matherne and wife, Anita, Wade Matherne and wife, Elaine, Brian Matherne and wife, Maria, Brent Matherne and wife, Maureen, and Jill Granier; siblings, Carrie Loupe, Clothilde Dempster and Martha Carlos; and 10 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Bertha Cortez Matherne; and brother, Roger Vincent Matherne. He was a Deacon for 27 years in the New Orleans Diocese and was also was a Scout Master. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 19 to March 20, 2012 RHODES, KENNETH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth "Ken" John Rhodes, 61, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 18, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Holy Rosary Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Phyllis R. Moore; son, Keith and wife, Cherie Rhodes; two granddaughters, Alexis and Amanda Rhodes; and five brothers, Leroy, Myron, Pat, Michael, and Bobby Rhodes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy J. and Ella Price Rhodes; and brother, Lloyd "Rock" Rhodes. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was in the Army during Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening with his granddaughters. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 20 to March 21, 2012 BOLIAN, LOUISE Louise C. Bolian, 94, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:27 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2012. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her brothers, Lincoln and Joseph Charpentier; sister, Joyce Lathrop; and one grandchild and one great-grandchild. She was proceeded in death by her husband, John Jacob Bolian; parents, Joseph and Azalie Gisclair Charpentier; daughter, Grace B. Mouton; brothers, Sonny, Elo, Edward, Webster, Anthony and Tillman Charpentier; and sisters, Vitalie Lafont and Melodie Cheramie. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 20 to March 22, 2012 DRIVER, MICHAEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael "Dewey" Driver, 56, a native of Montgomery, Ala. and resident of Houma, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2012 of bladder cancer. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. He is survived by his mother, Irma Jean Rutledge Monnot; daughters, Aimee' Boudreaux Bergeron and husband, Michael "Mike"; brothers, James Winzell Jr., Jerald Wade Driver and Roy Monnot Jr.; sisters, Lois Smith, Vicky Driver and Cynthia Tanoos; companion, Candice Burns; and grandchildren, Bridget and Blake Wadsworth and Logan Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his wife, Molly Driver; father, James Winzell Driver Sr.; stepfather, Roy Monnot Sr.; sister, Esther Schwab; and grandparents, Albert and Pauline Rutledge, and Dewey and Littie Mae Driver. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 20 to March 21, 2012 DUET, NOLIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nolia B. Duet, 84, a native of Grand Isle and resident of Galliano, died Monday, March 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Gary Duet and wife, Dianne, Brent Duet and wife, Jennifer, Gregory Duet, and Kenneth Duet and wife, Darla; brother, Jackie Boudreaux; sister, Patsy Bollinger; and nine grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oris "Baloute" Duet; and parents, Claiborne "Casno" Boudreaux and Niece LeBouef Boudreaux. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Grand Isle Fire Dept and Grand Isle Senior Citizens Center in Mrs. Nolia's name. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 20 to March 21, 2012 LOTTINGER, CLAIRE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Claire Whitney Lottinger, 89, a native of New Orleans and long time resident of Houma, died at 8:18 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at the chapel at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her sister Genevieve Darsey of Houma; two daughters, Claire Downing of New Orleans and Gina Anthon of Hammond; five sons, Eric Lottinger of Mandeville, Kenton Lottinger of Kenner, Michael Lottinger of Houma, James Lottinger of North Carolina and Timothy Lottinger of Houma; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip Luke Whitney and Claire Marie Tinney; her busband, Ellis Peter Lottinger Jr.; and five brothers, Philip, Bernard, Leo, Stephen and Donald Whitney. She was a loyal parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and a proud graduate of St. Francis Convent School, class of '39. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to your favorite charity. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 20 to March 22, 2012 PELLEGRIN, DOROTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy M. Pellegrin, 70, a native of Houma and resident of Thibodaux, died at 4:47 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her husband, George Pellegrin Jr.; sons, Theron "Buck" Pellegrin and wife, Mikelyn, and Alan Pellegrin and wife, Cindy; daughter, Paula Gautreaux and husband, Tracy; brother, John Pellegrin Sr.; sisters, Mildred "Beatrice" Deroche, Anna Mae Pellegrin and Barbara P. Liner; and six grandchildren, Tiffany, AJ, Crystal, Payton, Felisita and Colby and one great- grandchild, Caleb. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Vivian Hebert Pellegrin Sr.; brothers, Albert Pellegrin Jr. and Hubert Pellegrin; and sister, Cecile Pellegrin. The family would like to give special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice for all they have done. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 20 to March 21, 2012 PENNISON, BETTY Betty Moncada Pennison, 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, March 17, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Harris J. Pennison Sr.; daughters, Penny Rousseau, and Peggy Pennison and partner, Tammy Doucet; and son, Harris Pennison Jr. and wife, Terri; and two grandsons and one step-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her father, Nicholas Moncada and mother, Josephine Latino Moncada. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 20 to March 22, 2012 PRICE, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert "Snoopy" E. Price, 78, a native of Lake Charles and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 18, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Donna Bourg Price; son, Darren Price and wife, Chrystal; daughters, Kelly Theriot and Timothy, and Rana Price and husband, Jory; six grandchildren, Kaydi LeCompte, Kade Theriot, Mindie Price, Darren Price Jr., Alissa Vincent and Dylan Fabregas; two great-grandchildren, Jamie Miles and Kenyon Cox; sisters, Evelyn Allinder, Brenda Liner and Jo Eddie Liner; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Noby Molbert Price; grandson, Gary James LeCompte III; great-granddaughter, Kaliya LeCompte; and brother, Richard Price. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and a U.S. Navy veteran. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 20 to March 21, 2012 SAPIA, LARRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry F. Sapia, 58, a resident of Lockport and native of Marrero, died Saturday, March 17, 2012. Private services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Ramona "Mona" LeBlanc Sapia; sons, Larry "Rocky" Sapia Jr., Jonathan "Polie" Sapia, and Rocoe Babin and wife, Angel; brother, Jack Sapia; sister, Deborah Orgeron; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Shirley Sapia. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 20 to March 21, 2012 SMITH, SANDRA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sandra Charlene Canuteson Smith, 71, of Camp Wood, Texas passed from this life to be with her Lord on Friday, March 16, 2012, at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde, Texas. A celebration of Sandra's life will be held at 11 a.m. today at Barksdale Baptist Church in Barksdale, Texas, with Pastor Greg Johnson officiating. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Mexia Cemetery, located at Highway 84/Milam St., turn North on Kaufman St., Cemetery located at end of Road, Mexia, Texas. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, J. Fort Smith of Camp Wood, Texas; sons, Jay Smith and wife, Debbie, of Camp Wood, Texas, Lee Smith and wife, Tammy, of Roswell, Ga., Dirk Smith, and Shawn Smith and wife, Dawn, of Kingwood, Texas; grandchildren, Christin, Courtney, Jay IV, and Charles Smith, Melissa Caballero, Garrison Smith, Amber Smith and Kelly Shawn Baasen; great- grandchildren, Micah Caballero, Kopen and Hunter Baasen; siblings, Patricia Vice, Al Canuteson and Phil Breaux all of Houma, and Karla Marsh of St. Louis, Miss.; and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, A.C. Canuteson; mother, Freddie Breaux and husband, Robert; and brothers, Robert Kenton Breaux and Albert Charles Canuteson Jr. She was born Dec. 15, 1940, in New Orleans to Albert and Freddie Mae Canuteson. Sandra was a resident of Camp Wood for 26 years and a member of the Barksdale Baptist Church. She enjoyed singing and gardening. Pallbearers include Charlie Baird, Dan Ritthaler, Bill Caudle, Eric Whipkey, Dan Cox, Bill Brown, Clifford Elgin and Randy Whipkey. Honorary Pallbearers include Roddy Peeples, Jim Eller, George Blake, John Allen, Allen Johnston, Dave Groves, Roy Dowden and Mel Elgin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Camp Wood, Texas. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 20 to March 21, 2012 THIBODAUX, MARGUERITE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marguerite Ledet Thibodaux, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, March 18, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughters, Gale T. Braud and Charles "Chilli" Braud, and Fay T. Becnel and Harry Becnel; grandchildren, Angela B. Eschete, Chuck Braud, Kim B. Brown, Brent Becnel and Lauren Becnel; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Earline Toups; and brother, O.J. Ledet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Thibodaux; parents, Oliver and Leah Ledet; sisters, Olive Babin, Lillian Grabet and Mabel Thibodeaux; brothers, Didier Ledet and Daniel Ledet; and great-grandson, Bennett Brown. Appreciation to Dr. Chester Boudreaux and the nurses and C.N.A.'s of Thibodaux HealthCare for care given. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 21 to March 22, 2012 ABBOTT, VANESSA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vanessa Renee' Links Abbott, 57, a native of Galesburg, Ill. and resident of Houma for 35 years, died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Neil "Tony" L. Abbott Jr. of Bourg; sons, Neil "Trey" L. Abbott III and girlfriend, Andre'e Picou, Nicholas H. Abbott and wife, Mandy, and Nathan R. Abbott; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Bryson Abbott and Payton Pellegrin; father, Robert Eugene Links; brothers, Bobby Links and wife, Nedra, and Todd Links and wife Lisa; sisters, Becki Simpson and husband, Mike, and Judy Domangue and husband, Hilary; eight nephews and 12 nieces. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Lee Howard Links; father-in-law, Neil Abbott and mother-in-law, Janet Abbott; and niece, Kate Marie Champagne. She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. She was in Tupperware Sales for 18 years and a legislative assistant for Damon Baldone for 10 years. She was always active in activities with school, church and the community. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 21 to March 23, 2012 BOYD, LINUS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linus Boyd, 69, a native of Breaux Bridge and resident of Montegut, died Saturday, March 17, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to service time Friday at Dularge Community Baptist Church, 549 Andrew St. in Houma. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Dularge Church. Funeral services will also be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis of Assissi Church, 610 N. Main St. in Breaux Bridge, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by, Barbara Lanier; daughters, Khyma Boyd, Kenya Guidry and husband, Jacob, Value Ann Moses and Keshia Richard; brothers, Robert Lee Boyd and Arnell Boyd; sisters, Brenda Thomas and Glenda Beniot; and seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Cecile Davis Boyd; and brother, Ernest Boyd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Funeral Home. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 21 to March 24, 2012 PLEASANT, MYRTLE c Myrtle "Tee" Parker Pleasant, 90, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at St. Augustine Catholic Church Cemetery in Klotzville. She is survived by two sons, Alfred Jr. and wife, Shirley Pleasant of Clinton, Miss. and Kenneth J. and wife, Ann Pleasant of San Jose, Calif.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred "Bad Eye" Pleasant Sr.; parents, Eddie and Aleda Parker; two sisters, Mattie P. Perkins and Ruth Lewis; and brother, John M. Parker. She was a retired employee of Assumption Parish School Board. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 21 to March 23, 2012 TRAHAN, EUGENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eugene "Gene" "Dick" Paul Trahan, 82, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 12:05 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2012. 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 Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his daughters, Robbie T. Price and husband, Randy, Kayla T. Boudreaux and husband, Carl Sr., and Carla T. Andreasen; son, Larry P. Heason and wife, Mary Kee; seven grandchildren, Jared Price and wife, Nicole, Jeremy Price and wife, Kiley, Carl Jr., Jonathan and fiancee, Amanda, Benjamin Boudreaux, Michelle Strawser and husband, Mark, and Noelle Dupre and husband, Blaine; and 12 great-grandchildren, Brooke, Kolbi, Kade, Kamryn, Carl III, Caitlyn, Gavyn, Zaely, Alyssa, Alisha, Zack and Ella. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Margaret Belanger Trahan; parents, John Peter and Agnes Moore Trahan; two brothers, Lloyd and J.D. Trahan; and two sisters, Malvin Trosclair and Mimmie Youngblood. He was on of the original owners of Gino's Restaurant. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and drinking with his buddies. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 22 to March 23, 2012 FALGOUST, HUEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Huey R. "Frenchy" Falgoust, 77, a native of Vacherie and longtime resident of Des Allemands, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God, 1403 Prospect Blvd. in Houma. Military services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche, Des Allemands. He is survived by his wife, Lou Sparks; sons, Keith Falgoust of Luling, Robert Falgoust of Cut Off and Timothy "Can Man" Falgoust of Des Allemands; daughters, Robin F. Adams and husband, Mickey, of Houma, Roberta F. Comardelle and husband, Gilbert Jr., of Des Allemands and Monica Falgoust of Des Allemands; sisters, Leanna F. Kraemer, Cheryl F. Tregre and husband, Ricky, and Ericka Schaubhut and husband, Bert; stepsons, Jamie, Todd, Glenn, and Marty Foret; stepdaughters, Karen Breaux and husband, Gerald, Shirley Hendon and Barbara Rushing; grandchildren, Jeremy, Patrick, Christopher, Brett, and Katie Falgoust; and numerous step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Adeline Chauvin Falgoust; his wife of eight years, Sylvia Breaux Falgoust; parents, Edmond and Agatha "Agot" Rome Falgoust; sister, Laura F. Fonseca and husband, Junior; daughter-in-law, Sandra T. Falgoust; and brother-in-law, Frank Kraemer. He was a member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of American Legion and The Lions Club. His hobbies were vegetable and flower gardening, and he was an avid reader. He was retired from Avondale Shipyard. He was a graduate of Raceland High School. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Samart Funeral Home of Houma to assist with funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 22 to March 23, 2012 LEBLANC, ELENA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elena Rodgers LeBlanc (Mrs. Albert Henry LeBlanc Sr.), died at Home Sweet Home Assisted Living, Haslett, Mich. on Monday, March 19, 2012. She is survived by her son, Professor Albert H. LeBlanc Jr. and daughter-in- law, Helen of Williamston, Mich.; sister-in-law, Gertrude Lawes Landry of Abbeville; nephew, Randy Leveritt and wife, Carol; nephew, Larry Leveritt and wife, Jackie; great nieces, Lori and Jamie Leveritt and Magan Leveritt, all of Florida; nephew, Dr. Louis P. LeBlanc Jr. and wife, Ruth of Golden Meadow; niece, Merrill Cornay of Noonan, Ga.; great nieces, Andree LeBlanc-Loomis of Raceland, Luanne LeBlanc-Liederman and Celeste LeBlanc Norris of New Orleans; great nephew, Louis P. LeBlanc III of Galliano; great nephews, Ray and Michael Cornay of Newnan, Ga., Fred Cornay of Houston, Frank Cornay of Lafayette, and Robert Cornay of Baton Rouge; and cousins, Jean and Ardis Lowery of Shreveport. She was preceded in death by her sister, Isobel Rodgers Leveritt. A retired member of the Louisiana State University Laboratory School and College of Education faculty and a resident of Baton Rouge from 1939 to 2007. She was born in Claiborne Parish, in 1913, the first daughter of John Blair Rodgers and Lily Mae (Williams) Rodgers. She and her sister became orphans early in life and were reared into adulthood by two devoted aunts, Leola and Bessie Rodgers and a loving grandmother Sarah Bullock Rodgers. She graduated from the Louisiana Polytechnic Institute (LPI, now Louisiana Tech) in Ruston in 1933 and from Louisiana State University (LSU), Baton Rouge in 1937. She taught in the public schools of Evangeline, Lafourche, and East Baton Rouge Parishes and the laboratory school at L. P. I. in Ruston before assuming her position at L. S. U. Husband Albert H. LeBlanc, Sr. preceded her in death in 1993. She received the Distinguished Service Award from the Louisiana Council of Teachers of English in 1971, and was a Wall Street Journal Scholar in 1972. She received the Dean's Award for Exemplary Contributions to the LSU College of Education and the LSU Foundation President's Award for lifetime support in 1997, and was a charter member of LSU's Peabody Society. In 2004 she became a member of the Dean's Circle of the L. S. U. College of Education. In 2006 she became a member of the Visionary Society of Louisiana Public Broadcasting. In 2009 she was named to the L. S. U. Alumni Hall of Distinction. She was a member of the John James Audubon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Joanna Waddill Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Round Table Club and the Macredi Matens Book Club. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge. She attributed her long and happy life to having a good family, good friends and neighbors, a dedicated doctor, Vicci Manzano, the loving care received at Home Sweet Home Assisted Living and from Hospice of Lansing, Michigan, and all the wonderful people she taught during 40 years of teaching experience. Those who wish may contribute to their favorite organization or charity in her memory. Palmer, Bush and Jensen Family Funeral Home of Lansing, Mich. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 22 to March 23, 2012 ROY, DETROIT, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Detroit Roy Jr., 59, a native of Raceland and resident of Hammond, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Kennedy Funeral Home Chapel in Raceland. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at the Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by two sisters, Deborah Deseraux and husband, James, of Raceland and Susie Shelvy of Raceland; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Detroit Sr. and Augustine Roy. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 22 to March 24, 2012 STRINGER, EARLINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earline Brunet Stringer, 75, a native of Montegut and resident of Upper Little Caillou, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Dwayne Stringer and wife, Karen, of Bourg, Alex Stringer and wife, Melba, of Bourg, and Lance Stringer of Bourg; daughters, Donna Stringer LeCompte and husband, Aswell, of Bourg, and Arlene Stringer Blanchard and husband, Joseph Jr., of Hiram, Ga.; grandchildren, Kelly Stringer Authement, Justin Stringer, Danielle Stringer, Hailey Stringer Aston, Rachel LeCompte Pellegrin, Angelle LeCompte Portier, Wesley LeCompte, Beth Stringer, Renee Stringer, Jacob Stringer, Jennifer Blanchard and Sarena Blanchard, Dustin Stringer, Brandon Stringer, Caleb Stringer and Evan Stringer; great- grandchildren, Lindsey Authement, Collin Authement, Lucy Stringer, Ella Stringer, Dane Aston, Morgan Aston, Timothy John Pellegrin, Titus Pellegrin, Laurel Pellegrin, Jace Portier and Addison Portier; and sister, Marion Brunet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Joseph Stringer; parents, Simon Peter Brunet Sr. and Lena Robichaux Brunet; brothers, Lionel Brunet and Simon P. Brunet Jr.; and sister, Beverly Brunet. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a retired paraprofessional working for numerous schools in Terrebonne Parish. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, she volunteered as a census taker and was on the recreation committee in Little Caillou. She enjoyed working with children. She was very religious and a devout catholic. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 22 to March 23, 2012 THIBODEAUX, PEGGY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Peggy Sevin Thibodeaux, 49, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Gary J. Thibodeaux; mother, Deloris Sevin; sons, Justin Fanguy and wife, Kristina, and Travis Thibodeaux; daughters, Rachael Fanguy, and Patrice Marulli and husband, Robert; brother, John Sevin Jr. and wife, Rhonda; sisters, Loretta Prestenbach and husband, Shannon, and Rosalie Sevin; one grandchild, Melodie Fanguy; and numerous other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, John Sevin Sr. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. She was an avid "Outdoors Lady" who enjoyed Hunting, fishing and camping. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 22 to March 23, 2012 WINDHAM, MARK, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mark Raymond Windham Jr., 51, a native of Long Beach, Calif. and resident of Houma, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Call funeral home for service time on Friday at 876-5442. He is survived by his parents, Mark Sr. and Janice Cantrelle Windham; son, Brandon Mark Windham; brother, Michael and wife, Annette Windham; and sister, Jackie Windham. He was a member of Christ Baptist Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 23 to March 24, 2012 BROWN, CARROLL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carroll Joseph Brown, 67, a resident of Duson, passed away at 1:57 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at The Regional Medical Center of Acadiana. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers. Deacon Art Bakeler will conduct the funeral services. He is survived by one daughter, Monique Boggs and husband, John of Lafayette; three grandchildren, Lily Marie Mei, Abigail Grace Yan and Connor Joseph Michael Boggs; and his uncle, Carroll Sigur and wife, Leila of Houma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Joseph Brown and the former Helena Sigur; his wife, Audrey Babineaux Brown; and brother, Anthony Brown. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, is in charge of funeral arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 23 to March 24, 2012 BRUCE, MARSHA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marsha Hebert Bruce, 45,a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 2:05 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 10:45 a.m. Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Paul Bruce; son, Rusty P. Bruce; daughter, Tricha B. Gross and husband, Marshall; brothers, Tony Hebert and wife, Ethel, Huey Hebert Sr. and wife, Peggy, and Ronald Hebert; five sisters, Dianna H. Orgeron and husband, Johnny Sr., Gloria H. Griffin and husband, Curley, Susan H. Bychurch and husband, Philip Sr., Lucy Hebert and Connie Hebert; and two grandchildren, Jordan and Kaylie Gross. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney A. Hebert and Evelyn D. Hebert; three brothers, Weldon, Eldon, and Keith Hebert; and two sisters, Lois H. Matherne and Carolyn Hebert. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed the company of her children and two grandchildren. She loved Keno, Bingo and working in her yard. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 23 to March 24, 2012 BUSH, ARTHUR, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arthur Bush Jr., 68, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Gonzales, died Thursday, March 15, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 5414 La. 1 in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial at New Belmont Baptist Church Cemetery in Labadieville. He is survived by two sons, Elray and wife, Shawanda Bush, of Napoleonville and Arthelius and wife, Latiki Bush of Gonzales; three daughters, Shalona Bush Lewis of Baton Rouge, Zina and husband, Larry Anderson, of Darrow and Bertha Green of Donaldsonville; brothers, Ricky and Christopher Johnson, and Albert Cupper of Napoleonville, Arthur T-boy Johnson of New Orleans, Herman Johnson of Atlanta, Cleveland Johnson of Thibodaux and Lloyd Johnson; sisters, Sandra Johnson, Catherine Batiste, Janice Thomas and Margaret Johnson all of Napoleonville, Earlene Parker of Belle Rose, and Shirley Johnson of New Orleans; and 17 grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Ethel Bush; parents, Arthur and Estelle Bush; son, John Oliver Bush; and brothers, Alton Bush, Cleveland, Raymond, Edwin, and Larry Johnson. He was a retired school bus driver. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 23 to March 24, 2012 HENRY, RALPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ralph Henry, 82, a native of Donner and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious services will be held at noon Saturday at the chapel, with burial at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay. He is survived by his wife, Jaynell Taylor Henry; son, Michael Henry; daughters, Bonnie Benoit, Gayle Lembremont and Gwen LeBlanc; stepson, Timothy Melancon and wife, Beth; stepdaughter, Monique Melancon; stepdaughter-in-law, Stacey Melancon; brother, Ulysse "U.J." Henry; and numerous grandchildren and step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eudis Henry and Mae Breaux Henry; stepson, Keith Melancon; sisters, Infant Henry and Marjorie Gros. He served in the U.S. Army. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 23 to March 24, 2012 LANG, RODNEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rodney Paul Lang, 40, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Napoleonville. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church, La. 400 in Napoleonville. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lee Lang; son, Rodney Johnson; sister, Iris T. Lang of Atlanta; two brothers, Kentrell and Travis Lang; and grandfather, great-grandmother, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Roosevelt Lewis; grandmother, Odessa Lang; great-grandfather, Herman Lang; and paternal grandparents, Beatrice and Joseph Lewis. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 23 to March 24, 2012 NICHOLSON, RITA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rita Delores Pizzolatto Nicholson, 87, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Mausoleum. She is survived by two sons, William Benjamin Nicholson, and Douglas St. Vincent Lorance, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; one granddaughter; one great- grandson; one brother, Tony Pizzolatto of Houma; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Wahl Nicholson of San Antonio; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles White Nicholson; her parents, Salvadore and Josephine Grado Pizzolatto; five brothers, Louis, who died as an infant, Leo, Joe, Louis, and Nick Pizzolatto; and six sisters, Rosalie Chambers, Lucille Kober, Mary Ballanger, Dorothy Partana, Jenny Alesi, and Sarah Baker. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 23 to March 24, 2012 SIMON, CATHERINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catherine "Kitty" Lagarde Simon, 81 died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012 at her home in New Iberia, where she resided with her eldest daughter and son- in-law, Mary Catherine "CeCe" and Daniel Spiller Sr. Both wake and funeral services will be held at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. The wake service will be from noon to funeral time at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, with interment at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in the St. Charles Community. She is survived by one brother, James E. Lagarde and wife, Phylles; her daughters and their husbands, Mary Catherine "CeCe" Simon and Daniel Spiller Sr., Christine "Teenie" Simon and Don Eckert, Martha Simon Cole, Michelle Simon and Dr. Chuck Petit, Lisa Simon and Dr. Byron Dickerson, and Edith Simon and James "Butch" Ray; and 23 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ewell Joseph Simon; her parents, Angelic and Lucien Lagarde; as well as her siblings, Alban Lagarde, Gabriel Lagarde, Lucien Lagarde, Noimee Lagarde Naquin and Margaret Lagarde Weimer. She was a long time resident of Thibodaux, where she raised her family. She was an active parishioner of St. Genevieve parish, where she was a frequent volunteer at St. Genevieve School, coaching volleyball, basketball, indoorball and helping to teach P.E. She was also a substitute teacher and the director of the St. Genevieve Summer Day Camp for ten years. She also worked as a teacher's aide for Lafargue Elementary School. She was an athlete to the end. She fought the good fight for Christ. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Kenneth Spiller, M.D. and Mrs. Virginia Raymond, her devoted care-giver, for their undying service and their exceeding charity to their mother. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux is in charge of funeral arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 24 to March 25, 2012 CAMPBELL, CHARLIE, JR. Charlie Campbell Jr., 70, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. tof funeral time Monday at St. Mathews Baptist Church in Mathews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his brothers, William Campbell and wife, Albertha Preston Campbell, of Larose, Dwight Campbell and wife, Beverly, of Texas and Freddie King and wife, Janice, of Cleveland; his stepchildren, Sharlene Lewis of Thibodaux, Carol Lewis Hunt and husband, Clarence of Thibodaux, Fleming Moore and wife, Patricia, of California and Nathaniel Lewis of Thibodaux; and a host of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Lewis Campbell; parents Charlie and Evetta Campbell; and brothers, Henry Campbell, Willie Campbell and Ricky Campbell. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 24 to March 27, 2012 GUIDRY, RAYMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond Joseph Guidry, 86, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:42 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lelia Henry Guidry; daughters, Diana Guidry Ledet of Houma, Suzanne Guidry of Houma, Nancy Guidry Bridges and husband, James, of Bourg, and Ray Ann Guidry Cheramie and husband, Shane, of Houma; son, Timothy Guidry and wife, Penny of Houma; 10 grandchildren, Tammy Ledet Dupre, Lance P. Ledet, Amy Guidry Borghardt, Rachel Bridges, Jamie Bridges, Timi-Rai Guidry, Tayla Guidry Pinell, Jacob Broussard, John Broussard and Shane Cheramie; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Rita Guidry Henry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Guidry and Olivia Bourg Guidry; sisters, Vivian Guidry LeBlanc, Edith Guidry Cunningham Ellender and Iris Guidry Pizzolatto; and son-in-law, Leland J. Ledet Jr. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He retired from Louisiana Land and Exploration Company, served in the 44th Quartermaster Railhead Company in World War II, member of the American Legion, V.F.W., Houma Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight, past Faithful Navigator of the Judge A.J. Caillouet Assembly 4th Degree, and Woodmen of the World. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and all other hospital personnel who cared for our loved one. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 25 to March 27, 2012 ARCENEAUX, MATHEW ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mathew James Arceneaux, 28, a native and resident of Houma, died of complications from nerve cancer at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Matt is survived by his parents, Judge David Arceneaux and Frances Lagarde Arceneaux of Houma; his sister, Katherine Arceneaux DeWater and husband, Jason of Omaha, Neb.; his brother, Jeffrey Arceneaux and wife, Amanda Silva Arceneaux of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Gerald and Kathy Arceneaux of Bourg; and his nieces and nephews, Noah Arceneaux, Annabelle DeWater, Vivienne DeWater and Emmitt DeWater. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Francis "Scooper" Lagarde and Berlien Grabert Lagarde of Thibodaux. Matt was a graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School and Delgado Community College. He was employed by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office. The family wishes to express its appreciation to all Matt's friends, co- workers, and others who brought him comfort and joy in the last weeks of his life, especially Father Jerry Villarubia, Father Andre Melancon, the members of the Vandebilt Class of 2002, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, and Robert, Tammy, Nathaniel, Patty, and Laura of Haydel Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the St. Gregory Elementary School Fund or other charity of your choice . Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 25 to March 27, 2012 CHAMPAGNE, CECELIA Cecelia D. Champagne, 82, a native and resident of Galliano, died Saturday March 24, 2012. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Chapel in Cut Off on Monday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A mass will be held Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 3 p.m. with burial at Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Robert M. "Champ" Champagne Jr. and wife Dianne; two daughters, Carol C. Bailey and husband Von and Lela C. Bailey; one brother, Larry Doucet; one sister, Clementine D. Pierce; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Champagne Sr.; her parents, Neville Pierre Doucet and Evelina Estelle Guidry Doucet; one son, Tab Champagne; three brothers, Ulysses Doucet, Maxine Doucet and Clarence Doucet; one daugher-in-law, Judy Champagne; two sisters, Melissa D. Collins and Euna Doucet; and one granddaughter, Bonnie Chabert. She was a member of the St. Joseph Alter Society and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Galliano. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 25 to March 27, 2012 MALBROUGH, JEANNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jeanne Odette Malbrough, 78, a native of Houma, died peacefully in her daughter's home in Florida on Saturday, March 17, 2012. A funeral mass was held at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Florida. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houma, with interment at Terrebonne Memorial Park. She is survived by four sons, Ray "Tommy" Malbrough T.O.F., Douglas Malbrough Sr., Lawney Malbrough Jr., and Jeffery J. Duplantis; daughter, Penny Malbrough (John Ramsis Sr.) Baghose; brother, Richard J. (Charlotte) Babin; six grandsons, Ross Malbrough, Travis Malbrough, Doug Malbrough Jr., John Baghose Jr., Alexander Baghose and Nicholas Baghose; and one granddaughter, Sophia Bella-Grace Duplantis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawney M. Malbrough Sr.; infant daughter, Laura; her parents, Wilbert J. Babin and Justine Audette Babin; sister, Dorothy U. Babin Duplantis; and brother, Frederick J. Babin. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association . Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 25 to March 27, 2012 PRICE, BETHANY Bethany Alicee' Rini Price, 29, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Loreauville, died Friday March 23, 2012. Visitation will be held Sunday March 25, 2012 from 4-9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home and Monday March 26, 2012 from 9-11 a.m. at Bayou Blue Presbyterian Church followed by a funeral service. She is survived by her husband, Jared Aaron Price of Loreauville; one son, Samson Kade Price of Loreauville; her parents, Alan and Dale Rini of Loreauville; two brothers, Alan Rini Jr. and Denise Kibbe of Loreauville and David and Emily Rini of Thibodaux; two nephews, Alan Rini III of Loreauville and Vincent Price of Gretna; one niece, Leona Price of Gretna; one god child, Emma Grace LeBlanc of Houma; her grandmother, Mary Triche Bergeron of Houma; her parents-in-law, Mike and Vickie Price of Lafayette; her god parents, Joyce Marcel and Samson Bergeron Jr. of Houma; her uncles and aunts, Ruby Eschete of Bayou Blue, Judie Barbera of Houma, Jane and John Rini Jr. of Frederick, Md., and Diane Rini of Baton Rouge. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Samson Bergeron Sr. and Edna and John Rini Sr.; one niece, Angel Marie Rini; and one uncle, Eric Rini. She was a member of Bayou Blue Presbyterian Church. She was also an associate member at Grace Presbyterian Church in Lafayette. Her passion was serving the Lord through working with youth. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 25 to March 27, 2012 VANBUREN, DESMOND Desmond A. VanBuren, a Terrebonne Parish native and resident of Montegut, died Saturday March 17, 2012. Visitation and funeral services will be held at Community Funeral Home on Monday March 26, 2012 from 8-11 a.m. with burial at Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Lydia VanBuren; five brothers, David Lee Anthony VanBuren; David Laynard Neville; Dayton Neville; Dominic Chase VanBuren and Darrious Davion Neville; and two sisters, Desiree D. Neville and Shaquira D. VanBuren. He is preceded in death by his father, David Lee Williams McKinley. He was a Baptist and a member of St. Peter Baptist Church. He was a deckhand with D&L Towing and a handyman with Chad and Angela Terrebonne. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 26 to March 27, 2012 DUET, ANTOINE Antoine "Mickey" Duet, 86, a native and resident of Galliano, died Thursday, March 22, 2012. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mildred Adams Duet; son, Ronald R. Duet; brother, Donald Duet; and sister, Theresa Duet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samson and Frazia Gisclair Duet; brothers, Elvin and Edwin Duet; and sister, Rica Duet Danos. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 26 to March 27, 2012 GAUTHIER, ADRIAN Adrian Lawrence Gauthier, 62, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Thibodaux, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at his residence. A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. He is survived by his sister, Elise Gauthier Fryou and husband, Roland; niece, Melanie Kleinpeter and husband, David; niece and godchild, Sharyn Lithgoe and husband, Brandon; nephews, Mark and Stephen Fryou; and great nephews, Sidney, Lanny, and Jeremy Kleinpeter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Elise Gauthier; and brother, Br. Aquin Gauthier S.C. He was a local photographer retired from Nicholls State University. He was an avid fisherman and gun collector who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to E.D. White Catholic High School in Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 26 to March 27, 2012 QUEBEDEAUX, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James "Bobby" Quebedeaux, 66, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at his residence in Gray, surrounded by his loving and caring family. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Metrejean will celebrate the funeral service. A reflection on the life of Bobby will be held at 2:15 p.m. today, followed by a Rosary service at 2:30 p.m. Bobby is survived by his wife, Geraldine "Geri" Quebedeaux of Gray; mother, Helen Guillory Quebedeaux of Gray; daughters, Tina Norman and husband, Mike, of Gray and Lisa Sims and husband, Jimmy, of Gray; brother, Donald Wayne Quebedeaux and wife, Barbara of Gray; brother-in-law, James "Ricky" Ortego of Carencro; and two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Wilton Quebedeaux. Bobby's life began on Aug. 1, 1945 in Lafayette, and as he grew he learned the trade of operating cranes and spent 30 years in the oil field industry. After 30 years with Texaco, he retired and then went to work for Steel Services in Houma and Morgan City where he continued his life's work until three weeks prior to his death. Bobby was a wonderful cook and loved cooking for his family and friends. One of his greatest joys was riding the great grandchildren around in his golf cart. Bobby loved to go to the Casino's in Mississippi with his wonder wife "Geri." Bobby was a wonderful and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather; also a special father-in-law to both of his sons-in-laws; son to Helen and brother to Donald. Bobby is going to be sadly missed by his family and all that knew him. Family wants to give a special thank you to Dr. Doria and staff of Mary Byrd Perkins Cancer Center of Houma, La and Southern Health Care of Schriever. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to the St. Jude Hospital Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN. 38148-0142. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 27 to March 28, 2012 BOUDREAUX, ROY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy A. Boudreaux, 72, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schreiver, died at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Earline Boudreaux; sons, Rudy Boudreaux, and Ricky Boudreaux and wife, Vickie; daughter, Rhonda Zeringue and husband, Eric; sister, Enola Matherne; stepbrothers, Craig and Carl Boudreaux; grandchildren, Jessica Picou, Jeremy Aldridge, Derick Zeringue, Airman Sean Zeringue, Brittany Boudreaux, Brandon Boudreaux and Bryce Boudreaux; step- granddaughters, Anjelle and Whitney Authement; and great-grandchildren, Mickayla Picou, Alexis Picou and Adalyn Abadie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Charles Sr. and Lorena Bourgeois Boudreaux; stepmother, Margaret Ordoneaux Boudreaux; grandmother, Odile Bourgeois, whom he was raised by; brother, Sidney Boudreaux Jr.; and daughter-in-law, Pattie Naquin Boudreaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 27 to March 29, 2012 DEMOUY, ODILE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Odile "Didi" Demouy,88, a native of New Orleans and resident of Williamsburg Retirement Community in Baton Rouge, passed away Sunday March 25, 2012. Visiting will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, with burial will be at Roselawn Gardens of Memory. Mrs. Demouy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jerry and Barry Fremin of Thibodaux; three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul Henry and Trudy Demouy, Mike and Susan Demouy, and Jimmy and Joyce Demoy; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Demouy; and 15 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Demouy Jr.; son Ronnie Demouy; and two sisters, Yvonne Brown and Alys Heno. Pallbearers will be John Porteous, Chris Demouy, Kevin Parro, Jay Legendre, Michael Demouy, Stephen Demouy, Charles Ducombs and Nicholas Blazier. Donations may be made to the Ronnie Demouy Memorial Fund at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School or Catholic High School of Baton Rouge. Rabenhorst Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 27 to March 28, 2012 GAUDET, DANIEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Daniel "Danny" Gaudet, 55, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his aunt, Marie "Marian" Beaulieu; uncle, Richard "Peachy" Gaudet; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Cora Lee Bergeron Gaudet. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 27 to March 28, 2012 MARTS, AGNES Agnes Woods Marts, 87, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Larose, died Sunday, March 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Larose. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by seven children, Lillian and husband, Rev. Cleophus Jackson of Houma, Marilyn Marts of Larose, Patricia Rodgers and husband, Eddie Thomas of Marrero, Deborah Marts of Larose, Chandra Marts of Larose, Miles and wife, Luwana Marts of Larose, and Clarence Jr. and wife, Bernice Marts of Larose; brother, Harrison and wife, Virginia Woods Jr. of West Miffin, Penn.; and 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Marts Sr.; her parents, Harrison Sr. and Lillian Woods; daughter, Octavia Marts; two brothers, Ferguson Woods and Edward Woods Sr.; and two sisters, Ida Lawson and Emma Tompkins. She was a member of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 27 to March 28, 2012 THIBODAUX, VERNON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vernon S. Thibodaux, 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, passed away at 3:36 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today at the church, with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Angelle Aucoin Thibodaux; brother, Paul Thibodaux of Birmingham, Ala.; sisters, Barbara Chauvin of Schriever and Vivian Laird of Gainsville, Va.; grandchild, Almonzo Thibodaux; and great-grandchildren, McKenzie Thibodaux, Beau, Katelyn, Macy, and Phillip. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Thibodaux Sr.; Daisy Dhuet Thibodaux; son, Vernon S. Thibodaux Jr.; brothers, Robert Thibodaux Jr. and Vincent Thibodaux; and sisters, Marion LeBoeuf and Edith Austin. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 27 to March 28, 2012 WATSON, MORRIS, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Morris Watson Sr., 83, a native of Gibson and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Leisa Dardar and husband, Daniel, and Ollie Jean Johnson, both of Thibodaux, June Wallis and husband, Lloyd, of Houma and Sylvia Martin of California; sons, Vincent Watson Sr. and wife, Natasha, of Thibodaux, Morris Watson Jr. of Houma, Alvin Theriot and wife, Altomesa, of New Orleans and Treahan Mathews of Thibodaux; sister, Evelyn Dorsey of New Orleans; and 27 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Sr. and Alice Watson; brothers, Daniel Watson Jr. and Eugene Watson Sr.; sisters, Audrey Theodore, Muritta Trosclair, Evanna Alvis, Helen Bacchus and Celina Lewis; and grandparents, Rose Matthews Ruffin and Willie Ruffin. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 28 to March 29, 2012 HURDER, PHYLLIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Phyllis B.H. Hurder, 98, a native of North Branford, Conn. and resident of Raceland, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012 of natural causes. The family will have a memorial celebration of life from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at The Royal Villa in Raceland. Light refreshments and a wine toast will be provided for family and friends. She will have a religious service in the Congregational Church of North Branford for family and friends in her hometown in May, when she will be interred. She is survived by her son, Bruce R. Hurder and wife, Pamela L. Hughes; grandson, James R. Hurder; and great-grandchildren, Eyan J. Hurder, Adrianna J. Hurder and Leia J.R. Hurder. She was the oldest child and was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas and Leila Holabird of North Branford; her husband, Richard E. Hurder; siblings, Russel V. Holabird and Margaret "Polly" Holabird Rice; and daughter-in-law, Carol B. Hurder. She moved to Raceland after Hurricane Andrew destroyed her home in Homestead, Fla. and has been here ever since. She loved Louisiana and the friends she made here were special to her. She will be missed by all and remembered as an independent and grand lady. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that charitable contributions may be made in her name to "The Wounded Warrior Project" or "The American Cancer Society ", two of her favorite charities. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 28 to March 30, 2012 LEDET, BEAUREGARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beauregard A. Ledet, 76, a native and resident of Larose, died at 9:37 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 1 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Bob A. Ledet; three daughters, Wanda L. George and husband, Tommy, Margaret L. Doucet and husband, John, and Ellen M. Ledet; four grandchildren, Jacqueline G. Adams and husband, Chad, Shaun-Philip J. George and wife, Celeste, Meggie E. Doucet, and Annie T. Doucet; three great- grandchildren, Cassidy A. Adams, Brendan D. Adams and Tessa M. George; and two sisters, Daisy Triche, and Alice Thibodeaux and husband, Edward. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley A. Ledet; parents, Beauregard Ledet Sr. and Maria Richoux Ledet; three brothers, Harold, Benny, and Donald Ledet; and two sisters, Rose Mary Allemand and Janice Baudoin. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 29 to March 30, 2012 AUTHEMENT, JOHN, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John "Pat" Authement Sr., 75, a native and resident of Houma, died at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday March 28, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Marcel Authement; four sons, John Authement Jr. and wife, Lena, Phillip Authement and wife, Rosalia, Kent Authement and wife, Shanna, and Raymond Authement and wife, Melody; daughters, Pamela Foret and husband, Eugene, and Julie Authement; brothers, Voorhies "V.J." Authement and Anthony Authement; sister, Juanita Poindexter; 17 grandchildren, Amanda Pellegrin, Melanie LeBoeuf, Naomi Denton, Zane, Megan, Hunter, Lillie, Shanna, Kayla, Jenna, Patrick, and Bryan Authement, Joshua, Jerryca, and Louis Faucheux, Kasey Darcey and Karah Cantrelle; and six great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loyman and Euphemie Prejean Authement; and two sisters, Gloria Prestenbach and Anna Mae Leger. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. He was in the Navy Reserve. His occupation was television repair and he was the owner of Pat's T.V. Service. The family would like to thank Journey Hospice and Nicole Sanderford. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 29 to March 30, 2012 DUBOIS, EDNA Edna Marie Soudelier Dubois, 86, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 12:38 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at St. Francis Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. She is survived by her son, Ernest Dubois and wife, Mary Jane; daughter, Joan Portier and husband, Darryl; brothers, Jeffery Soudelier and wife, Deborah, and Russell Soudelier and wife, Cheryl; sisters, Margaret Rhodes and husband, Myron, Patsy Bergeron and husband, Robert, and Emma Bergeron and husband, Garry; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Agnes Ledet Soudelier; brothers, William Jr., Henry, Jimmy, Joseph, and Morris Soudelier; and sisters, Tara Soudelier and Mildred Vito. She was Catholic and a homemaker. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 29 to March 30, 2012 PITRE, DOLORES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dolores "Jean" Blanchard Pitre, 73, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial to follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by three sons, Cody J. Pitre and wife, Michele, Stuart W. Pitre and wife, Mary, and Chad J. Pitre, all of Orlando Fla.; seven grandchildren, Jordan, Sarah, Jaelyn, Alisha, Grace, Cody Jr., and Zachary; and four siblings, F.E. "Cubby" Blanchard and Mary Blanchard Robertson, both of Bayou Blue, Diane Blanchard Westfall of Tuscon, Ariz. and Doris Blanchard Arceneaux of Bourg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold J. Pitre; parents, Fermand Blanchard and Vera Bateman Blanchard; and brother, Charles Blanchard. She was a 1958 graduate of Terrebonne High. She was formerly employed by Dr. Hagen and Dr. Beyer's ENT office. She lived in Houma and Bourg until her retirement in 2008 when she moved to Orlando, Fla. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 29 to March 30, 2012 ROUSSE, ROLAND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roland "Romack" Rousse, 75, a native and resident of Larose, died at 1:51 p.m. Tuesday, March. 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Rosary 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 wife of 55 years, Diana Duet Rousse; son, Kirk Rousse Sr.; daughter, Debra Rousse Lacour and husband, David; sisters, Diane Rousee Morgan, Linda Rousse Charpentier and Jennifer Rousse Callais; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edison "Dago" Rousse and Hazel Esponge Rousse; and sister, Merriel Rousse. He was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus member and a volunteer of Larose Civic Center. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family for burial expenses are preferred. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 29 to March 30, 2012 THOMASSIE, DUSTIN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dustin "Thomahawk" Anthony Thomassie, 22, a native and resident of Larose, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Troy Thomassie and fiancee, Jamie Adams; mother, Cheryl Thomassie; grandparents, Walton and Eveline Orgeron Thomassie, and Johnny Barbaree and Octavia Breaux; brother, Dennis Bonvillian and wife, Crystal; stepbrother, Andrew Adams; stepsister, Megan Adams; niece, Mya Marie Bonvillian; and godchild, Rian Grammer. He was Catholic. He was an avid outdoors man and a hard worker. He was very forgiving and kind hearted. He loved playing pool. He never ended a conversation without saying "I LOVE YOU". Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 29 to March 30, 2012 WILLIAMS, HERMAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herman Williams, 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Bayouland Worship Church on Grand Caillou in Houma. Religious services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Tina Williams; mother, Gloria Crochet; sons, Adrian and Miguel Williams, and Joseph Christopher Moreno; daughter, Corrie Verdin and husband, Jermaine; brothers, James, Clarence, Roland and David Williams and Robin Crochet; sisters, Rita Billiot and Betty Carbo; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, James Williams; brothers, Gene Thibodeaux, Thomas A. and Charles A. Williams; and sister, Mary Trosclair. He was a member of Bayouland Worship Church. He was a Tug Boat Captain. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 30 to March 31, 2012 BREAUX, WILMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilma Pinel Breaux, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:27 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Bayou Black Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Breaux Bergeron and husband, Roy; son, Barry Charles Breaux and wife, Angela, and Quentin James Breaux and wife, Annette; grandchildren, Lacie Breaux LeBlanc, Nathan "Dude" Charles Breaux, Charles "Digger" Joseph Breaux, Rebecca "Becky" Marie Bergeron, Beau Joseph Bergeron, Barry Joseph Breaux and Claire Marie Breaux; stepgrandson, Roy Bergeron Jr.; great-granddaughter, Caitlyn Claire LeBlanc; godchildren, Leah Boudreaux, Sally Anderson and Duane Boquet; and pets, Cocoa and Chloe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Joseph Breaux; parents, Lezin Pinel and Lea Gautreaux Pinel; sisters, Josephine Pinel Bourg, Victoria Pinel Henry and Velma Pinel Redmond; brothers, Philip Pinel, Bruce Pinel, Nemise Pinel, Alcee Pinel, Lloyd Pinel and Charlie Pinel; and godson, Joey Breaux. Wilma devoted 38 years of loyal dedication and pride as a "cafeteria lady" to the Terrebonne Parish School Board at Oakshire, Broadmoor, Evergreen and H.L. Bourgeois. She was an amazing wife and mother. She will be missed dearly by all of those who loved her. Wilma was an "out of this world cook!" Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 30 to March 31, 2012 DESIRA, JOSIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Josie "Mae Mae" Desira, 56, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Houston, died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Richie and wife, Andrea, Traymain and wife, Sharon Sr.; Treyvor and wife, Rene Desira all of Houston, and Marland and wife, Norma Desira of Belle Rose; four brothers, Aaron and wife, Clara, and Tyrone Desira of Belle Rose, Darrell and wife, Glynnis Desira of Sorrento and Kentrell and wife, Barbara Desira of Donaldsonville; and 27 grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, and a host of uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leotha and Achand Desira Sr.; and two brothers, Achand Jr. and Stanford Desira. She was an employee of Greyhound Bus Lines. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 30 to March 31, 2012 DORSEY, FELTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rev. Felton "Felt" Dorsey, 63, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Gray, died Friday, March 23, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Judy Dorsey of Gray; son, Felton C. Dorsey of Gray; daughter, Adrienne Dorsey of Texas; stepchildren, Curtis Raymond and Edward Cornish; brothers, Willie Dorsey Jr., Charles Dorsey, Rev. Ronald Dorsey and wife, Connie, and Shedrick Dorsey, all of Napoleonville; sisters, Nora Jones, and Melvina Brinkley and husband, Clinton, both of New Orleans; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr. and Evelyn Dorsey; daughter, Debbie D. Dorsey; brother, Murphy Dorsey; and sister, Virginia Williams. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 30 to March 31, 2012 FAZZIO, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph John Fazzio, 86, a native and resident of Houma died at 1:47 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Genelee Price Fazzio; daughters, Anita Dickerson and husband, Richard, and Debbie Charpentier and husband, Dean, all of Houma; brothers, Roy and Anthony Fazzio both of Houma; sister, Mary F. Eschete of Houma; and four grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Sadie Fazzio; son, Kenneth John Fazzio; brothers, Ray, Vincent, Francis, Carlo, and Johnny Fazzio; and one grandchild. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was a mechanic and shop supervisor for 35 years at M & L Tractor. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He loved fishing and gardening, and loved his family dearly. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 30 to April 2, 2012 GAUTREAUX, CYNTHIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cynthia "Cindy" Subat Gautreaux, 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Thibodaux, was born on Feb. 28, 1948 and passed away peacefully at her home in Thibodaux, on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 pm.. Sunday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert Gautreaux; daughters, Melissa G. Smith and husband, Charles, and Robin G. Ridgway and husband, William; sons, Greg M. Gautreaux and wife, Shawn, and Robert "Bo" Gautreaux Jr. and wife, Rachelle; sisters, Sandra Subat Leman and Susan Subat Bourgeois; brother, Stephen M. Subat; 10 grandchildren, Kristen, Alanna, Grace, Grant, Gabrielle "GiGi", Jacqueline, John, Addison, Charles, and Skylar; and three great-grandchildren, Ella, Ari and Kate. Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, Albert P. and Jacqueline Vignes Subat; and her grandmother, Jessie Vignes and grandfather, Leon Vignes. She was born in New Orleans, raised in Houma and settled in Thibodaux, after marrying her high school sweetheart, Robert P. Gautreaux. She was a loving wife, mom, maw maw, sister and friend. Cindy will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind. The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, the staff at St. Joseph Hospice and all that cared for her through her illness. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 30 to March 31, 2012 HAWKINS, CARROLL, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carroll Hawkins Sr., 76, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012. A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Delores Atkins Hawkins; his sons, Carroll Hawkins Jr. and wife, Kami, of Denver and Edward Allen and wife, Tasha, of Texas; his daughters, Debbie H. Williams and husband, Barry, Darlene H. Cleveland and husband, Bruce, and Deidre H. McCord, all of Raceland; and 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Sr. and Rebecca Hawkins; a son; his sisters, Elnora Weatherspoon and Alice Hawkins; his brothers, Samuel Hawkins Jr., Leslie Hawkins, Charles Hawkins, twins Samuel and Philistine Hawkins, and Joseph Hawkins; and grandparents, Isaac Duncan, Mary Smith, Philip Hawkins, Alice Lopez, Philippe Lopez and Mary Bouvier. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 30 to March 31, 2012 JOHNSON, CLARENCE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence "Bread" Johnson Jr., 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Eloise J. Neville; parents, Clarence Sr. and Rosa Lee Johnson Johnson of Houma; and sisters, Carolyn and husband, Wayne Sr. Williams, Marilyn and husband, Curtis Williams, Trenell Johnson and Valerie Johnson all of Houma. He was preceded in death by his brother, Reginald "Tot" Johnson; and grandparents, Earl and Wildred Johnson, and David and Cora Johnson. He was a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 30 to March 31, 2012 LEVINESS, MICHAEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Ray Leviness, 17 months, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 11:42 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Sunday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Crystal B. Leviness; stepfather, Jace Hebert; grandparents, Michael Wells and Carolyn Gilbert, and John Leviness and Ella Mae Leviness; step-grandfather, Frank Gilbert; step-great-grandfather, Frank Gilbert Sr.; great-grandparents, Jerry Wells and Dianne Wells, and Irene Lee; god parents, Troy Naquin and Cassandra Naquin; brothers, Tadan Naquin and Troy Naquin; uncles, Robert Leviness, Lee Leviness, Ricky Grosvenor, Jacob Gilbert, Kasey Gilbert and Tristan Gilbert; aunts, Kristan Grosvenor, Dakota Gilbert, Catalyn Gilbert and Carolyne Gilbert; and cousins, Amber Alton and Tal Leviness. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Wells; and great-grandfather, Harris Lee. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 30 to March 31, 2012 LOMBAS, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Joseph Lombas, 74, a native and resident of Galliano, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gloria H. Lombas; son, Robert Lombas and wife, Marcia; daughters, Emily Surles and husband, Howard, and Stacy Lerille and husband, John Jr.; and five grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Emily Savoie Lombas; brother, Arthur Lombas; and grandchild. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 30 to March 31, 2012 SNEEZE, BERNARD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bernard Sneeze Sr., 57, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died Sunday, March 25, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Howard Third Zion Travelers Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Crozier Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Brown Sneeze; stepfather, Hayward Allen Jr.; sons, Bernard Sneeze Jr. and wife, RaSheila, Terrell Sneeze and wife, Patricia, Shirell Sneeze and wife, Donna Marie, and Akeem Sneeze all of Houma; daughter, LaShonda Sneeze Harris and husband, LaTronce of Houma; brothers, Lester Sneeze Jr. and wife, Katherine, Charles Sneeze Sr. and wife, Gwenette, Alvin Sneeze, Hayward Allen III and wife, Doris, Carl Allen Sr. and wife, Bernadette, and Darren Allen and wife, Felisha, all of Houma; sister, Dorris S. Callaway and husband, Charles; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Sneeze Sr. and Mary Alice S. Allen; and brothers, Michael W. Sneeze and Joseph Sneeze. He was a member of Howard Third Zion Baptist Church. He was a retired sand blaster, painter and laborer for the U.S.D.A. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 31 to April 2, 2012 BOURG, LOUELLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louella Marie Pellegrin Bourg, 86, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 6 07 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 30 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Nolan Paul Bourg of Chauvin; son, Gaylen Bourg and wife, Joni; daughters, Mary Lee Picou and husband, Conrad Sr., of Chauvin and Lynell Johnson and husband, Ronald, Montgomery; grandchildren, Jordan Picou, Jerome Picou, Nadine Lirette, Conrad Picou Jr., Corey Roddy, Kevin Roddy, Travis Bourg and Talina Picou; and 13 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, two stepbrothers and three stepsisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eustice Joseph Pellegrin and Celestine Lapeyrouse Pellegrin; grandchild, Francis Picou; brothers, Eddie Pellegrin, Aaron Pellegrin and Norman Pellegrin; and sisters, Lethia Bourg, Laura Lee LeCompte and Iona Pellegrin. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and the American Legion Auxilliary. She enjoyed playing bingo and pokeno and going to Senior Citizen's Hall in Chauvin. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and devoted catholic. Chauvin Funerel Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 31 to April 1, 2012 CARTER, PRILLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Prilla Carter, 75, died, Thursday, March 29, 2012 in Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Marksville. A wake service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, with burial in Cushman Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Edward Carter Jr. of Marksville: five sons, Acklin Boudreaux Jr. of Houma, Al Terry Boudreaux of Marksville, Daniel Boudreaux of Marksville, Edward Carter III of Abbeville and Brian Keith Carter of Alexandria; one daughter, Roxanne Kane of Iowa; five brothers, Albert Joseph Lebouef Jr. of Houma, Camille Labouef of Marksville, Donald Joseph Labouef of Houma, Andrew Labouef of Chauvin and Joseph Labouef of Marksville; two sisters, Mildred Rodriguez of Chauvin and Marie Orline Labouef Percle of Houma; and 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Boudreaux; one daughter, Loretta Nelton; five brothers, Raymond Labouef, Renee Labouef, Nolvin Normand Labouef, Ettienne Labouef and Daniel Labouef; and one sister, Brunella Labouef Pellerin. Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Marksville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 31 to April 1, 2012 HIMEL, ULYSSE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ulysse "U.J." Himel Jr., 85, a native and resident of Labadieville, died Thursday, March 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lena Simon Himel; daughters, Wanda Gonzales and husband, Calvin, and Vanessa Cummins and husband, Paul; grandchildren, Chad Gonzales, Jay Aysen and Christian Aysen; and great- grandchildren, Wyatt, Reed, and Zack Gonzales. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ulysse Himel and Edwina Clement Himel; and stepfather, Aurelien "Beco" Himel. He was the founder and owner of U.J. Cleaners for 35 years and was retired from J. Ray McDermott. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 284. The family would like thank Journey Hospice nurses Grace and Felecia, nurse aide Nettie, Deacon Brent our caregivers Charlotte Foret, Mary Benoit and Anita Ponvelle for their loving care. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be sadly missed by all. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 31 to April 1, 2012 JAMES, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert "Sherman" James, 69, a native of Brookhaven, Miss. and resident of Houma, died at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious services will be held at noon Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Betty James; mother, Dorothy Parnell; four sons, Dennis Hall and wife, Amy, Jerry Hall and wife, Karen, Tony Hall and companion, Patricia Faye, and Keith James and companion, Jo Guidry; two daughters, Wendy Bergeron and companion, Russell, and Cindy James and companion, Chad Sagona; four grandchildren, Seth and Karah James, Christian Bergeron and Morgan LeBlanc; six step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild, Brayden James; five step-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Charles Ray, Douglas, and Roland James; one sister, Patricia Ann Reese; two stepbrothers, Bryant and Phillip Parnell; mother-in-law, Gladys Oliver; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, A.G. James; son, Mike Hall; brother, Jack James; stepfather, James Parnell; father-in-law, David Oliver; and daughter-in-law, Terri Hughes James. He was retired from Tetra Applied Technology. He was in the U.S. Army. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Betty James at South Louisiana Bank. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 31 to April 1, 201 LAGARDE, JEANNE Jeanne Lagarde, a resident of Houma, died Friday, March 30, 2012 at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 31 to April 1, 2012 LANDRY, EULA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eula LeCompte Landry, 85, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Gaston and husband, Richard, of Vonore, Tenn., Brenda Marcel and husband, James, of Houma, Darlene Lirette and husband, Jerome, of Houma and Karen Guidry and husband, Lee, of Montegut; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and sisters, Thelma Bergeron of Houma, Theresa Bourg and husband, John, of Houma and Vivian Callahan of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Peter Landry; parents, Essay LeCompte and Marie DeRoche LeCompte; and brother, Levis LeCompte. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and was always a caregiver. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from March 31 to April 1, 2012 MOORE, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1203.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Wesley Moore, 48, a native of Independence and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at Moses Baptist Cemetery in Thibodaux. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Wanda Robinson Moore; daughter, Alexandria and sons, Ryan, Johnathan, and Brandon Moore, all of Norcross, Ga.; his parents, John and Geraldine Saulsbury Moore; three brothers, Malcolm Moore, Dexter Moore and wife, Rita, and Paul Moore and wife, Sylvia; his mother-in-law, Vernice Robinson; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Calvin and Francis Saulsbury; paternal grandparents, Dorothy Odom and Nathaniel Moore; and sister, Bernadine Moore. He was born on March 10, 1964 and was baptized by the late Albert Bell. He was a member of Morgan Chapel A.M.E. Church in Montpelier and later joined Calvary United Methodist Church. He was the owner of BAR & J Construction and Trucking Enterprises, LLC. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================