OBITUARIES for AUGUST 2012; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Last Modified: 2 Sept. 2012 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 August 1 to August 2, 2012 BILLIOT, EDWARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "Wood " Billiot, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Bourg, died Monday, July 30, 2012. Visitation will be Thursday, August 02, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Friday, August 3, 2012 from 8:00AM til religious services at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be held on Friday, August 03, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Houma, LA. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Houma,LA. Survived by, brother, Albert Verdin and wife Theresa, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, father, Gustave Billiot, mother, Onida Dardar, Brother, Royal Billiot, sister, Rita Verdin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 1 to August 2, 2012 CAMPBELL, DOROTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy M. Lowe Campbell, 86, a native of Memphis, Tenn. and a resident of Baton Rouge, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2012. A visitation will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church, 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge from 8 a.m. to Religious Services at 10 a.m. Thursday August 2, 2012. Burial in the New Park Memorial Cemetery in Memphis, Tenn. She is survived by one daughter, Janice C. Miller, two sons, Ronald and Dorothy Campbell, Reginald and Ileana, three brothers, Theatris Lowe ,and Johnell and Betty Lowe, three sisters, Ozella Jackson, and Barbara and Joseph Harris, Bettye Webb, also 10 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Postell Campbell, parents, Mack and Rosie Glover Lowe, three brothers, one sister, and a son -in-law Isiah Miller. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 1 to August 2, 2012 CARTER, PATTI ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patti Marie Sanders Carter, 61, of Cohutta, Georgia, departed this life Sunday Morning, July 29, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Patti was born July 5, 1951 in Houma, LA, a daughter of the late Albert P. and Blanche DuPlantis Sanders. Patti was very proud of her Cajun heritage and loved Louisiana. She was an accountant and worked for Wal-Mart. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Paul E. Carter of the home; daughters and son-in-law, Lavenia Heern of Warrensburg, MO, Tanya and Farren Holt of Cleveland, TN; granddaughter, Emily Grace Holt, sisters and brothers- in-law, Darlene and Grant Dupre of Montegut, LA, Tammy and Craig Babin of Gray, LA; several nieces and nephews. Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Patti Marie Sanders Carter will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Ponders Melrose Chapel with Rev. Shannon Pettyjohn officiating. The family will receive friends at Ponders Melrose Chapel from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday and after 12 noon Tuesday until the service hour. Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr. Dalton, GA 706-226-4002 ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 1 to August 2, 2012 CROCHET, LEONA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leona Landry Crochet, 97, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. She was a native of Chackbay, and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Friday, August 3, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until service time at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Bayou Black Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Margie Davaine, Audrey Ellender, Esther Lirette and husband Junius and Althea Millet; sons, Alvin James Bergeron, Allen Bergeron, Michael Bergeron and wife Gloria and Charles Bergeron; step daughters, Eula Mae Chauvin, Theresa Bergeron, Beulah Vedros and Wanda Brunet; sisters, Una Ledet and Doris Sanchez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Crochet; parents, Felicien Landry and Arnesia Rousseau Landry; sons, Vergis Landry, Marcellian Bourgeois, Joseph Bourgeois, Ernest Bergeron, Eugene Bergeron, and Roy Bergeron; daughters, Bridget Bergeron and Bessie Perrillou; step children, Alton Bergeron and Elsie Mae Parini. The family would like to thank Haydel Memorial Hospice and Vanessa, her caregiver. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 1 to August 2, 2012 GAUTHE, HAZEL Hazel Noel Albarado Gauthe, 91, a native of Valenzuela, LA and a resident of Napoleonville, LA, died on Monday, July 30, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A burial will follow in St. Anne Catholic church cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by her son, Anatole Gauthe Jr. and wife Jackie S. Gauthe, daughter, Virgie Gauthe, and one grandson, Jean Claude Gauthe. She was preceded in death by her husband Anatole J. Gauthe Sr., parents, Andre Albarado and Theresa Landry Albarado. The family wishes to thank Dr. Chester Boudreaux, STAT Home Health, and St. Joseph Hospice. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 1 to August 4, 2012 HARRIS, TOY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Toy Ann Harris, 62, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux, died on Monday, July 30, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2012 with a recited Rosary at 7 p.m. and on Friday, August 3, 2012 from 8 a.m. until funeral time at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A memorial service will be celebrated on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the church. A burial will follow in St. Joseph cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband Clyde Skip Harris, three children, David Harris and wife Yuki, Laura Harris Andrews and husband Marc, and Andrew Harris, sisters, JoAnn Arnold and Karen Bezou, grandchildren, Taylor and Collin Andrews, Trace, Noah, and Lance Harris. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Genevieve Church/ Youth ministry. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 2 to August 3, 2012 BOOTH, WINFORD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Winford James Booth, 61, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 10 p.m. He was a native of Baltimore, MD and resident of Houma. He is survived by his, sons, Jason Booth, Harry Booth and Shawn Booth, mother, Gene Booth, grandchildren, Ethan Booth and Emily Booth, sisters, Suzanne, Mary Gene and Philomena Booth. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 2 to August 5, 2012 WILLIAMS, BEATRICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beatrice Victoria Moten Williams, 81, a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Lockport, died Sunday, July 29, 2012. A Service Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 8 a.m. to funeral time at St. Mathews Missionary Baptist Church in Mathews. The Religious Service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 4 at St. Mathews with burial to follow at Israelite Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her devoted husband, Joseph Williams Sr.; four sons, Julius Henry Lanns, Joe E. Williams Jr., Alton P. Williams Sr. and Brian Lanns; a stepdaughter Glenn Adams. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel Moten and Alberta Maid Moten; and four brothers, Earl Moten, Goffrey Moten, Albert Moten, and Alfred Moten; sister Louise Williams; grandchild Jude D. Williams and great grandchild Maciah N. Muse. She was a member of Israelite Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 3 to August 4, 2012 CARTER, ARBODELLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arbodella Marie "Dell" Carter, 50, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Visiting at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, also at Virgina Baptist Church in Ewellville from 8 a.m. to Religious Services at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012. Burial in Virgina Baptist church cemetery in Ewellville. She is survived by her mother, Ethel and Lionel Carter, three daughters, Keyonhaka and Derrick Parker, and Marekia Holmes, and Shaundreka Holmes, five sister, Albensia and Carnetta Carter, and Larnetta and Danile Thompson, Delvekia and Jerry Miller, and Conchetta Miller; four brothers, Willie, Jr., Gregory and Rolanda Carter, Sr., Byron and Shon Miller, eight grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relative, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Carter, Sr. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 3 to August 5, 2012 COOKS, DIONNE, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dionne Anthony Cooks Sr., 39, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Donaldsonville, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2012 at Greater Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Donaldsonville. The Religious Service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Greater Mount Pilgrim with burial at Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville. He is survived by his wife Anjelle Joshua Cooks; mother Joyce Cooks; sons Dionne Cooks Jr., Torianno Joshua, and Courtland Joseph; daughters Deeondus Garrison and Kaliah Prescott; brother Trimichael Cooks; sisters Jessica Cooks and Cynthia Cooks. He was preceded by his father Ray Charles Thomas. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 3 to August 5, 2012 CORMIER, LAURENT, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== The just man, though he die early, shall be at rest. (wisdom) Laurent Cormier, Jr., 80, was born in Cecilia, LA but lived his life in Thibodaux, LA. His charitable spirit in life carried to his wishes to donate his body. All are invited to share memories with the family from 9 - 11 a.m. at St. Genevieve Church, Saturday, August 4, 2012 with Holy Mass beginning at 11 a.m. He is survived by his bride of 57 years, Jacqueline Adams Cormier, children, Linda, Melanie, Timothy and wife Monica, Lauren Navarre and husband Francis, Janel Benoit and husband Kurt. Paw Paw is missed by 14 grandchildren; Sarah, Stacy, Katie, Glynn and wife Jennifer, Monica and husbad David, Trey, Brandon, Brittany, Jessica, Jared, Jenna, Alyssa, Blase, and Cole. He leaves eight twinkles in his eyes; his great-grandchildren, Cierra, Autumn, Alayja, Hunter, Brayden, Rianyn, Dylan, and Landon. His family's eat out club will be less one member. Missing L.J. will be Sonny Adams, Art Adams and wife Nora, Nick Adams and wife Jeanne. Laurent Cormier is proceeded in death by his parents Laurent Sr. and Agnes Green Cormier, a daughter Blake Cormier, brothers, Sidney and James Cormier, sisters, Pearl Judice, Lucy Wyatt, and Irene Dupre. Retired 30 plus years from Bell South Telephone Co. He spent his years traveling, hunting, fishing, and volunteering with, IAC (charter member) wow (officer), West Thibodaux fire department, "A smile 's worth", Knights of Columbus. He was famously known as "The Cotton Candy Man"! His later years were fondly spent socializing at Isle De Jean Charles Marina. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 3 to August 5, 2012 GUIDRY, CLINTON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clinton Anthony "Jude Bernard" Guidry, 52 a native and resident of Choctaw, died on Saturday July 28, 2012. Visitation will be held on Saturday at Choctaw Fire Station from 9am until funeral time. Funeral services will be held at the Fire Station at 11am with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his brothers, Alex P. "Hat" Guidry, Jr., Ricky P. "Swampdog" Guidry, Timmy P. Guidry, Sr., Mark T. "Chihuahua" Guidry, Carl J. "T Carl" Guidry; sister, Christine Guidry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex P., Sr. and Eve Andras Guidry; grandparents, Clinton J. and Zoe Daigle Andras, Antoine and Emily Louise Folse Guidry. In lieu of flowers, please make in kind donations to family for funeral expenses. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 3 to August 5, 2012 MAYO, ELAYNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Mayo, age 73, of Meridian, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at her home. She was a retired home health caretaker. She is survived by her Daughter, Monique Verdin and her husband Joseph of Houma, LA; her Son, Craig Mayo of Meridian, MS; Grandchildren, Brittany Mayo, Brandon Mayo, and Joseph Verdin Jr.; her Great Grandchildren, Jayline Mayo, LaMon Mayo, JaNae and Jeremiah Patterson; her sisters, Rita McDermott, Margaret Baxter both of Tasmania, Australia and Phylis Cornish of Queensland, Australia; and by numerous Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Molly Gurr; her brother, Leslie Gurr and sisters, Maureen Harris and Sheryl Ryan. The family would also like to offer thanks to these special friends, Shelby and Mike Sutton and Rev. Jessie Napp for all of their help and support. Visitation will be held at Webb Funeral Home on Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 10 - 11 a.m. Memorial services for Mrs. Elayne Mayo will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 4, 2012 at James F. Webb Funeral Home with Rev. Jessie Napp officiating. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 3 to August 5, 2012 RAPP, ERICA JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Erica Joseph Rapp, 38, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Darrow, died Saturday, July 28, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Kendrell Rapp; two sons, Dominique Wilmore and Evan Rapp, father, Gerard Joseph; four brothers, Keith and Carla Joseph, Sr., Terry and Kirsten Joseph, Mark and Jaleen Joseph, and Wayne and Tonia Joseph; two sisters, Stacy and Joseph Lodge, and Nicole and Richard Dumas, mother and father-in-law, Rose and Rev. Nathaniel Rapp, Sr., and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita J. Joseph and a nephew, Terry Joseph, Jr. Erica was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. An Omega Omega service will be conducted by the Bayou Lafourche area Alumnae Chapter on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. She also taught at 6th Ward Elementary, Donaldsonville Primary, and West Ascension Primary Schools. Visiting at Highway Baptist Church, 1185 Magnolia Heights, Vacherie from 9 a.m. to Religious Services at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012. Burial will follow in Highway Baptist church cemetery, Vacherie. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 3 to August 4, 2012 ROBERSON, GREGORY Gregory Roberson, 54, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, August 2, 2012. A Graveside Burial Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, August 3, 2012 at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. He is survived by his mother Olga; son Sherell; brothers Kevin, Arthur, Michael, Cornelius Jr., Keith, Corwin and Martin; and sisters Monica and Melanie. He also has three grandchildren. He was preceded by his father Cornelius Jackson Sr. He was Baptist. He was also a member of the United States Armed Forces. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 3 to August 5, 2012 SCHEXNAYDER, BEULAH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Beulah Matherne Schexnayder, 66, a native of Larose and a resident of Lockport, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, August 3, 2012 and from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Homes, Lockport. Religious Services will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church with burial in Holy Savior Catholic church cemetery. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Larry Schexnayder, Sr. and her sons, Larry "Choddy" Schexnayder, Jr. and Toby Schexnayder and his wife Pam, three grandchildren, Kayla, Derris and Noah Schexnayder; two brothers, Norman and Rex Matherne and five sisters, Jenny Richard, Ella Naquin, Dianne, Fay and Belinda Matherne. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rose Mae Guidry Matherne, father, Augustine Matherne; brother, Edgar Matherne and sister Judy Jacks; maternal grandparents, Edgar Guidry and Dorena Matherne Guidry and paternal grandparents, Seraphin Matherne and Julia Billiot Verdin. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 3 to August 5, 2012 THOMPSON, CINDERELLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cinderella Preston Thompson, 82, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Raceland, died on Monday, July 30, 2012. Visiting at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, and at Bright Morning Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville from 10 a.m. to Religious Services at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 2012. Burial in Bright Morning Star Baptist church cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by three sons, J.C. and Dorothy, Junius and Katina, and Richard and Ashley Thompson; six daughters, Mary Louise and Edward Murphy, Corrine and Issac Lang, Rose Henry, Audrella Thompson, Cassandra and Joel Gray, and Beatrice Thompson. Also survived by 33 grandchildren and a host of great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Thompson, three sisters, Josephine and Mable Williams and Hazel Rogers, two brothers, Joseph and Claiborne Preston, Sr. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 3 to August 4, 2012 WILLIAMS, MOSES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Moses "Shug" Williams, 89, a native of Paincourtville and a resident of Belle Rose, died on Monday, July 20, 2012. Visitation at St. James United Methodist Church in Bell Rose from 9 a.m. to Religious Services at 2 p.m. Saturday August 4, 2012. Burial in St. James United Methodist church cemetery in Bell Rose. He is survived by one daughter, Bessie Johnson, seven sons, Moses, Jr. and Ernestine Williams, Bernard, Jr. and Pamela Williams, Wilbert Williams, Harrison Williams, Sr., Eddie, Sr. and Barbara Williams, Cleveland Williams, Ruben, Sr. and Cynthia Williams, four brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, 30 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and two Godchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Permilla Williams, one daughter, Enola Williams, parents, Rev. Eddie Williams and Enola Hill Williams, one sister, Eola Cola, two sons-in-law, three sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, father and mother-in-law, Dave and Josie Jones. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 4 to August 5, 2012 BATTAGLIA, JOSEPHINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Josephine "Josie" Maggio Battaglia, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died on Friday, August 3, 2012. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux, and from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph church cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived his daughter, Catherine B. Rodrigue and husband James J. Rodrigue, sons, J.C. "Batman" Battaglia, and Peter Battaglia, nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Battaglia, Jr., parents, Catherine Perrone Maggio and Peter Maggio, daughter, Angelina B. Bourgeois, brothers, Alonzo Maggio, Sam Maggio, Tony Maggio and Vincent Maggio, sisters, Mary M. Canova, Lena M. Stevens, Lizzie M. Lamartina, and Kitty M. Lamartina. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 4 to August 5, 2012 HOGGATT, WILLIAM ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William "Milkman Bill" Hoggatt, 69 , a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux was born on April 21, 1943, and died on August 2, 2012. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. He is survived by wife, Dot Hoggatt, son, William Hoggatt, III, daughter, Kimberly Neseit, brothers, Mike and Steve Hoggatt, sister, Susan Heggar, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step-children, and two step- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his, Parents, Willie Hoggatt and Charlotte Morvant Hoggatt, and his son, John Hoggatt. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 4 to August 5, 2012 RYALS, CECIL Cecil "Coach Cecil" A. Ryals, 75, a native of Laurel, MS and a resident of Houma, LA, died Thursday, August 02, 2012. Visitation will be Sunday, August 05, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Monday, August 6, 2012 from 9:00 am until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A Religious Service will be held on Monday, August 06, 2012at 11:00 AM at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Houma, LA. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Houma,LA. He is survived by his wife, Eula Mae Ryals, son, Malcolm Ryals and wife Anita, daughter, Kathy R. Wynn and husband Lee Daughter , Amanda R. LeCompte and husband John, step son, Darryl Trahan and wife Connie step daughter, Carolyn Lirette, step daughter, Darlene Hayes and husband Rodney Brother - Ellis Gene Ryals, 17, grandchildren, and 16, great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Martin and Bessie Jones Ryals Step Son - Allen "T-Neg" Trahan. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 5 to August 8, 2012 CHARPENTIER, LANDRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Landry Charpentier, 76, a native and resident of Cut Off went to be with the Lord on Aug 3, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday Aug 6, 2012 and from 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Aug 7, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Services will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial following in Sacred Heart Catholic church cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Veleria Cheramie Charpentier, 7 daughters Connie Bouziga & husband James, Penny Williams & husband Kirk, Melissa Pitre, Paula Mejia &husband Gable, Arlene, Lisa & Verna Charpentier, 4 sons Wade Charpentier & wife Michelle, Hank Charpentier & companion Gloria Reyes, Scott Charpentier & companion Amy, Lance Charpentier & wife Rachal, 19 grandchildren Tyler and Dorree Cheramie, Gloria Bouziga, Travis Bouziga & wife Sherry, Colby Charpentier & companion Ashley, Sky Williams, Klye Williams, Wendy Valenzuela, Candid Charpentier & companion Micheal, Gable Mejia Jr. & wife Shawntel, Scarlett Doise & husband Phillip, Dereck Mejia & companion Toya, Jasmine Charpentier, Brandon Charpentier, Tia Charpentier, Andrea Charpentier, Zoe Charpentier, Trent Dardar, Hunter Charpentier, 7 great-great grandchildren Jaedyn Bouziga, Porter Bouziga, Kaden Valenzuela, Josie Lafont, Dylan Mejia, Brance Mejia, Mylie Mejia, 2 brothers Harold & Herbert Charpentier and 1 sister Gloria Danos. He was preceded in death by his parents Levy & Justilia Charpentier, 2 brothers Levy Jr & Gustve Charpentier, 2 sisters Syliva Cheramie & Alice Exnicious, 1 great-grandson Blake Valenzuela, 1 son-in-law Stevie Pitre, He was a Catholic and a retired tug boat Captain. One of his many hobbies included making wine. He loved making his own brand of wine and giving it to his family & friends. He loved going to `Camp Fluffy & fishing, trawling, & picking oysters. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He will be truly missed and forever in our hearts till we meet again. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 5 to August 7, 2012 CHERAMIE, NORRIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norris A. Cheramie, 74, a native of Galliano and a resident of Cutt Off, died on Saturday, August 4, 2012. A visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cutt Off. The burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Teddy Brian Cheramie and wife Patty, Tracy Cheramie, Tommy Cheramie and wife Anissa, one daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Cheramie, nine grandchildren, Donny, Drew, Allyn Charpentier, Abby Bruce, Travis, Trevor, Terrance, Jake, and Lane Cheramie, and Crisana Ming, and five great-grandchildren, Cole, Ivy, Laine Charpentier, Lois Ana Bruce, Robert Bourgeois, and Jake Tillman, and one sister, Kate Cheramie Brady. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois Plaisance Cheramie, parents, Volcar "Roue" Cheramie and Jeanne Gisclair Cheramie, and one brother, Charley Cheramie and wife Betty Mayet Cheramie. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to Holy Rosary Catholic School in Larose. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 5 to August 7, 2012 FITCH, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul R. "Doughbelly" Fitch, 68, a native and resident of Houma, died on July 26, 2012. Visitation Services will be held at Community Funeral Home on Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 2 - 6 p.m. and Monday, August 6, 2012 from 8 - 9:30 a.m. Graviside Service will be held at Halfway Cemetery for 10 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Fitch, daughter, Felisha Stevenson and husband John, brothers, Harry Fitch and Carl Hayes, sisters, Lean & Lavonne Hayes, and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvest & Mathilde L. Fitch, Grandparents, Margaret and Francois Sambo Fitch, brothers, Alvin and Antoine Fitch, sisters, Cecile Billiot; Hazel Joseph; Mable Anderson and Eloise Hayes. He was a retired oyster fisherman Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 5 to August 8, 2012 KELLER, CAROL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Keller was born May 18, 1936 to the late Burton Guy and Mildred Keeran Keller in Topeka, KS. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam era. Mr. Keller moved to the Columbus area 32 years ago from Houma, LA and attended Evangel Church, Columbus, MS. He was employed as an Instrument Engineer with the former Welex Subsidiary of Halliburton for twenty plus years. He retired in 2006 from Lowe's Home Improvement Stores after 13 years of service. He enjoyed computers, was an avid reader and a fan of Bill O'Reilly. Mr. Keller was a great husband, father and grandfather; he loved caring for his granddaughter which was his "reward for growing old." Mr. Keller is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeannie Chatagnier Keller, Columbus, MS, daughters – Monica Keller, Columbus, MS and Nanci Amro, Columbus, MS, brother – Otis A. Keller, Springfield, MO, granddaughter – MiDori Keller, Special Family Friend – Parmin Kusumah and Childhood Friend – Errol Anderson and a host of nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be Benny Edwards, Parmin Kusumah, Otis A. Keller, Neil Naquin, Eldon Evans and Errol Anderson. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association , 353 North Mart Plaza, Jackson, MS 39206. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 5 to August 7, 2012 LEVRON, KADE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kade Christopher Levron, 25, a native and resident of Houma, died on Friday, August 3, 2012. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home, and from 9 a.m. until service time on Monday, August 6, 2012 at St. Louis Church. A Mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will commence in the St. Louis Mausoleum. He is survived by his parents, Rene James and Phyllis A. Duplantis Levron, paternal grandparents, Berwick J. Jr. and Meryl Usie Levron, nephew, Kollin Wes Robichaux, brother, David and wife Brandi Robichaux, and niece, Kylie Renee Robichaux. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dickie and Nettie Duplantis. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family proffered to help defray funeral expenses. Falgout Funeral Home is charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 5 to August 7, 2012 ORGERON, MARIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Louise Parr Orgeron, 84, a native and resident of Lockport, died on Friday, August 3, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. A burial will follow in Holy Savior church cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, Irvin "Coon" Orgeron, one son, Allen "Pookie" Orgeron and wife Frances C. Orgeron, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Marie Theriot Parr. She was a parishioner at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 5 to August 7, 2012 ROY, JULIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Julia "Nannie Betty" Elizabeth O'Rourke Roy, 95, died Saturday, August 4, 2012. She was a native of New Orleans, and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 6, 2012 from 9 a.m. until service time at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Liturgy of the Word will begin at 11 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2 She is survived by her, daughter, Andree Jimenez Scioneaux and husband Pat, Houma, grandchildren, Heather Jimenez Robichaux, Chad Jimenez and wife Jessica and Kristy Jimenez, great grandchildren, Alexa and Maddox Robichaux, nephews, James Ludger Roy and Marshall Mouliere. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Edison Peter Roy, parents, John Joseph and Julia Elizabeth Buckley O'Rourke, son in law, John Jimenez Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 5 to August 7, 2012 WILLIAMS, TAMMY Tammy L Williams, age 38, a resident Houma, died Friday, August 3, 2012 at 10:25 p.m. at Terrebonne General Medical Center. The Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete at this time. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 6 to August 7, 2012 DOLESE, GLEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Glen Paul Dolese, passed away July 31, 2012, at his residence in Jacksonville, NC. A native of Chacahoula, LA, he was 30 years of age and a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served two tours of duty in Iraq and was honorably discharged. Recognized for his exceptional abilities and his gift for thinking "outside the box", Glen returned to Iraq and Afghanistan as a private contractor, contributing to maintaining optimum military aircraft performance and personnel safety. Visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Chacahoula with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Father Joey Pilola at 2:00 p.m. Interment at St. Philomena Catholic Church Mausoleum, Labadieville, LA. Glen is survived by his wife, Sarah Harlow Dolese; children, Timothy II, Grace and Anna Dolese; stepsisters, Roxanne Votaw Landry and Mandy Votaw; maternal siblings, Jamie, Jeramie and Rene Theriot; uncles, Gary P. Thibodaux and wife, Connie Naquin, Gene F. Dolese and James E. Dolese; aunt, Jennifer Dolese Falterman and husband, Anthony. He was preceded in death by his father, Timothy Paul Dolese; infant sister, Raven; grandparents, Dr. Eugene Dolese, Jr., DDS and Sylvia Adams Thibodaux Dolese; aunt, Diane Thibodaux Kramer. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 6 to August 7, 2012 DUPLANTIS, CARL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carl "Tubby" Joseph Duplantis, Jr., age 48, a native of Bayou cane and a resident of Raceland, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2012 after a five year battle with multiple myeloma. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland on Tuesday August 7, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and at St. Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland on August 8, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Nativity Church in Raceland at 11 a.m. with burial following in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife, Renee Reynolds Duplantis, daughter, Carlie Renee, son Charles Duplantis, mother, Margie Kinney Duplantis, two brothers, Cody John Duplantis and his wife Linda, Casey Duplantis and his fiancé Jessica Lalumina. and his niece (Casey's daughter) Kate Elizabeth Duplantis, He is also survived by Phillip and Deneen Naquin, hi "little sister" Heidi Cortez, Kye Duet and wife Lisa; he was "Uncle Fun" to Dennis and Kamilla Rogers; Marci and fiancé Louis; Shawn; Phillip "Bud" Naquin; Kasie "Bo Basie" Cortez; Kyelee and Keelie Duet, and great-niece Kallie Rogers. He was the son-in-law of M. David and Pat Duet. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl "Magoo" Duplantis, grandparents, Patsy and Margarette Kenney, and Wilber Sr. and Adele Duplantis. Carl worked at KWBJ television station in Morgan City. He was an avid Saints fan and will be greatly missed. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life as a great son, brother, husband, father and friend. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 6 to August 8, 2012 GIBBENS, RICHARD, III ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Thomas Gibbens, III, 72, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Schriever, LA, died peacefully at his residence on Saturday August 4, 2012. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Schriever, where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Duet Gibbens, three daughters, Kathy Gibbens of Nevada City, CA, Robin Page and husband Robert, of Houma, Vickie Eserman and husband, Reggie of Raceland, one son, Timothy Gibbens of Houma; eight grandchildren, Sarah Gibbens, Lauren Eserman, Ryan Page and wife, Lauren, Amy Gibbens LeBlanc and husband Brad, Douglas Page, Kaitlin Gibbens, Sam Schroder and Richard Gibbens, IV, one great granddaughter, Sydney June LeBlanc, one sister, Gail Stickley and one brother, John Gibbens. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gibbens, Jr. and his sister Marie Gibbens Ristroph. He attended LSU and later graduated from Spartan School of Aeronautics. He was a member of the United States Army and served in President Eisenhower's Flight Detachment. He retired from Petroleum Helicopters Inc. as a mechanic supervisor after 35 years of service. He was a charter member of the St. Bridget Knights of Columbus Council 12285; founding member of the Bayou Antique Engine Association; a founding member and board of director of the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building of Lockport; a member and board of director of the Patterson Cypress Sawmill Museum. He was a patented inventor and an avid collector of steam engines, antique wooden boats, antique cars and antique machinery. He was a loving and kind husband, father and friend. He was a mentor to anyone in need and his impact on others is immeasurable. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the following organizations: the Center For Traditional Boat Building of Lockport, Wounded Warrior Project or the National Parkinson's Foundation. Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 6 to August 7, 2012 SAVOIE, MADELINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Madeline E. Savoie, 70, a native of Larose and a resident of Cutt Off, died on Friday, August 3, 2012. A visitation will be held on Tuesday August 7, 2012 from 10 a.m. until funeral time, 12 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A burial will follow in Holy Rosary Catholic church cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her son, Mitch Savoie, daughter, Pauline Savoie Melancon and husband Kurt, and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman Paul Savoie, parents, Lionel and Mercedes P. Estay, and 13 brothers and sisters. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 7 to August 8, 2012 BORDELON, DALE Dale Andrew Bordelon, 69, a native of Moreauville, La. and resident of Thibodaux, La. was born on October 17, 1942 and passed away on August 5, 2012. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 9 a.m. until funeral time at St. John the Evangelist in Thibodaux, La. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. at the church. He was survived by wife, Rose Gleber Bordelon; son, Dale Bordelon Jr.; sisters, Linda Bordelon, Marilyn B. Gueydan, Aline B. Cerrito; four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Andrew Bordelon and Maud Rachel Bordelon and daughter, Jeanne Bordelon Moreau. Landry's Funeral Home, Inc., Thibodaux, La. In Charge Of Arrangments ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 7 to August 8, 2012 GAUTREAUX, REBECCA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rebecca "Becky" Theriot Gautreaux, 62, a native of Houma and a resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, August 05, 2012. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 08, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 08, 2012at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chauvin. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chauvin. She is survived by her husband, Ivan P. Gautreaux, sons, Darrin Gautreaux and wife Lynn, Daniel Gautreaux and wife Kacy, and Dirk Gautreaux and wife Tina, brothers, Philip Theriot, Eugene Theriot, and Victor Theriot, sisters, Sylvia Theriot, Linda Collins, Prissy Luke,, Janet Massey, and Roberta Schulte, and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Father, Eugene Theriot, mother, Leona Theriot, brother, Frances Theriot, sisters,Mary Elaine Authement, Earline Jackson and Patricia Grabert. She was a kind, 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 August 7 to August 8, 2012 LIRETTE, JEANETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jeanette Bussie Lirette, 75, a native of Houma and a resident of Houma, died Monday, August 06, 2012. No services are scheduled. She is survived by her, son, Christopher Louis Lirette, brothers, Stanley Bussey, II and wife Carmen, Robert Bussey, Richard Bussey and wife Lorna, Floyd Bussie and wife Shirley, Morris Bussey and wife Sue, And Jimmy Bussey and wife Kim, sisters, Hazel Schexnayder, Ann Damron, and Kathy Schertler. She was preceded in death by her, Husband, Christopher "CF" Lirette, father, Stanley J Bussie, Sr., mother Nora Marie Songe Bussie, brothers, Charles Bussey and Jerry Bussie, and Sister, Shirley Bussie. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrange ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 7 to August 8, 2012 MARTIN, ELDON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eldon "Doc" Martin, 87, a resident of Houma (Bayou Blue), passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 6, 2012. Visitation will be held on, Tuesday August 7, 2012 at the Bayou Blue United Methodist Church from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Bayou Blue Untied Methodist Church. Burial will commence at the Roger's Cemetery (Lower Bayou Blue). He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dora Frances Groom Martin, children, Phillip Martin and wife Karen, Debra Joseph and husband Ronnie, Melanie Martin, Scott Martin and wife Connie. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Angela Cortez and husband Robert, Jarod Martin and wife Denise, Joshua Boudreaux, Courtnie Foret and husband Todd, Matthew Martin, Erik Joseph and wife Anita, Kellie Girard and husband Chad. He leaves behind 11 great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Christopher and Anthony Cortez, William, Audrey and Ava Martin, Giovanna, Sophia and Francesca Joseph, Lauren Dupuis and Tai Girard, as well as many nieces and nephews. Eldon Martin is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Sr., and Adele Triche Martin, brothers Charlie, Elgin, Phillip Jr., and Daniel Martin, sisters, Bertha Martin, Beluah Matherne, Elda Martin (Eldon's twin) and Emelda Knight. He was a World War II Veteran, bronze star recipient, retired United States Air Force, and was a longtime employee of Chromalloy, Delta Services as a Physician's assistant. He was a lifelong member of the Bayou Blue United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, and a member of the VFW Post 7755, and a avid fisherman, hunter, and duck craver. He loved spending time with his family and friends especially the family, Friday date night. The family would like to thank the Cardiac Institute of the South Louisiana, Mary Bird Perkins Radiology Center, Nursing staff of Terrebonne Medical Center, Haydel Memorial Hospice, and Dr. Noel Mills, Dr. Ladd, Dr. Doria and Dr. Long. The theme of his life was service, service to God, family, country and community. Like many of the greatest generation, he believed in hard work, discipline and he lived by a code of honor. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bayou Blue United Methodist Church, Military Support Fund. Samart Funeral Home of Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 8 to August 9, 2012 BRADY, RAY Ray James Brady, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in Jefferson. Beloved husband of Anna Lee Hymel Brady. Father of Blake Brady, Tiffany Kuiper and husband Randy and Lindsay Fresh and husband Nicholas. Son of Urban and Ena Robichaux Brady. Brother of Donald and Michael Brady. A native of Raceland and a resident of Hahnville. Age 60 years. He was a Troop 370 Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leader for many years. He was employed at Cornerstone (Cytec Industries) for 23 years. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping and drag racing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Hahnville, on Friday, August 10, 2012. Interment in the Holy Rosary Cemetery, in Taft, LA. Visitation from 8 a.m. until funeral time Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers donations to The Walk to Defeat ALS, www.alsalouisiana.org under Team Lightening. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 8 to August 9, 2012 HANCOCK, SHANTELLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shantelle M. Hancock, 29, a native of Houma and a resident of Cutt Off, died on Saturday, August 4, 2012. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cutt Off. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cutt Off. A burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic church cemetery in Cutt Off. She is survived by her husband, Adrian Hancock, Sr., mother and step father, Vickie Pitre and Joseph Pitre, sons, Ian Cheramie, Draven Hancock, Adrian Hancock, Jr., Austin Hancock, and Drew Hancock, daughter, Addie Hancock, and her brother, Lance Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her father, Tilton Borne, and her grandparents, Curtis Cheramie and Diana Rousse. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 8 to August 9, 2012 LEGER, DONALD A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., on Friday, August 10, 2012, at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Lafayette, for Father Donald Nicholas Leger, 72, who passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia. Visitation will be observed at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, 914 Saint John Street, Lafayette, Louisiana, from 8 a.m. until time of service. The Most Reverend, Bishop Michael Jarrel will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Interment will follow at Saint Bridget Cemetery in Schriever, Louisiana. Father Leger was born on May 9, 1940 to Marzia (Ledoux) and Joseph Doraston Leger, Sr., in Iota, Louisiana. He graduated from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, in 1968, and was ordained on June 1, 1968 at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist in Lafayette, Louisiana. On June 15, 1968, Father Leger began his first assignment as an Associate Pastor at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Berwick, followed by Our Lady of Fatima in Lafayette in 1971. His first assignment as a Pastor was in 1974 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Grand Prairie, and thereafter serving pastorships at St. Thomas More, Eunice; Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Kaplan; St. Joseph, Evangeline; St. Jules, Petit Mamou; and he served his last assignment, as a Pastor and Administrator, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge from January 15, 2000 until February 2007. On February 12, 2007, he was assigned to serve as the Sacramental Minister of St. John the Baptist Church in Lyons Point, Louisiana, (where he was in residence), as well as Immaculate Conception Church in Morse, and St. John the Evangelist Church in Mermentau. During his years of service to the Diocese of Lafayette, he was assigned and held positions as a Diocesan Consultor; Vicar, South Acadiana Deanery; Clergy Personnel Advisory Board (4 years); and Dean, Vermilion and Acadia Deanery. Father Leger is survived by two brothers, James Leger of Houma, LA and Michael Leger and his wife, Henrietta, of Temple, LA; three sisters, Irma Bergeron and her husband, Charles, of Brookhaven, MS, Katherine Miller of Houma, LA, and Cheryl Bourgeois of Lake Charles, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Doraston Leger Sr. and Marzia Ledoux Leger; his brother, J.D. Leger Jr.; and his sister, Louise Duplantis. Pallbearers will be fellow members of the Clergy. Honorary pallbearers will be The Leger Family. In order to financially assist seminarians seeking vocations into the priesthood, memorial donations may be made to the Fr. Don Leger Burse, Diocese of Lafayette, in care of, Vocation Office of Seminary, 1408 Carmel Ave., Lafayette, LA 70501. "Special thanks to Fr. Donald Pousson, Fr. Clint Trahan, Fr. Neil McNeill, and to all parishioners of Lyons Point, Morse, Midland, Esterwood, and Mermentau, for letting our brother be what he loved most of all, a Parish Priest. We would also like to give a very special thank you to the Angels at Consolata Nursing Home, for your constant care and attention given to him. Our love and prayers always. The Leger Family" Pellerin Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 8 to August 9, 2012 LINER, MARY ANN Mary Ann Dufrene Liner, 73, a native and resident of Galliano, passed away Monday August 6, 2012. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 9 a.m. until funeral time at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday at Christian Fellowship Church with interment to follow at St. Francis #2 Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Vincent Liner, Jr., sons, Vincent J. Liner, III and wife Kenchana "Siti", Roy V. Liner and wife Melinda, Ace A. Liner and wife Shelly; daughters Mary Ann Turner, Rita L. Bellanger and husband Jimmie, Susan L. Byrd and fiancé Jimmy Simmons and Verna M. Liner and brothers, Avery Dufrene and wife Linda and Larry Dufrene and sister Mary Ella Callais and husband Herman. Also survived by 22 grandchildren, Hilary C. Lirette, Bambi B. Guidry, Anita T. Slaton and husband Stuart, Shane Bellanger and wife Lori, James Bellanger and wife Erin, Chantel Danos and husband Tige, Marty Savoie and fiancé Alane, Robbie Savoie, Nicky Savoie and wife Janice, Dodie S. Bruce and husband Dwayne, Chastity K. Prejean and husband Ducre, Farhan Liner, Noralisha M. Liner, Vince J. Liner, Benji Richoux and wife Laura, Kristy Richoux and fiancé Doug Sellers, Maranda L. Koon and husband Gregory, Ashley Liner, Alexis Liner, Ben Liner, Travis J. Callais and wife Kristie and Gavin M. Callais and wife Tiffany, 25 great-grandchildren, Riley M. Guidroz, Marcus Lirette, Channing Barrios, Kristyn Guidry, Averi Slaton, Aubrey J. Slaton, Ardyne Slaton, Brittany Bellanger, Bradi Scott and husband Seth, Kyle Spivey, Jordan Savioe, Kyle Bellanger, Abby Danos, Caroline Savoie, Maughnay Greene, Brooklyn Savoie, Benjamin Bruce, Marley Bellanger, Christian Prejean, Isabella Liner, Heidi Richoux, Peyton Richoux, Isabelle Callais, Olivia Callias and Caroline Callais. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oniedas and Verna Doucet Dufrene, sons-in-law, Dickie Turner, Dale J. Savoie and Bruce Byrd and sister Arlene "Pitch" Plaisance. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Church and was a clothing minister. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 8 to August 9, 2012 REULET, HARRY Harry Joseph Reulet, 78, died on Friday, August 3, 2012. He was a native and resident of Vacherie. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 6, 2012 from 8 a.m. until funeral time at Our Lady of Peace in Vacherie, La. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace in Vacherie, with burial to follow in Our Lady of Peace church cemetery in Vacherie. He is survived by sons, Wendell Reulet Sr. and Barry Reulet, daughters, Charlene Falgoust, Claire Falgoust, Sandra Cannon, and Rosemary Strickland, sister, Marion Becnel, 15 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by wife: Viola C. Reulet, parents, Francois Reulet, and Felicie Becnel Reulet, and sister, Hazel Reulet Zeringue. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 8 to August 9, 2012 RUIZ, HORACE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Horace Andrew Ruiz, 93, a native of Belle Alliance and a resident of Golden Meadow, died on Monday, August 6, 2012. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church cemetery in Golden Meadow. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Patricia Rebstock Ruiz, daughter, Kathleen Ruiz Savino, grandson, Charles Anthony Vizier, brother, Burleigh Ruiz and wife Molly, sisters, Ethel Webre and Gladys LeBoeuf. He was preceded in death by his son, Drew Ruiz, parents, Alfred and Elnola Rivet Ruiz, brothers, Alfred Jr., Warren, Roland and Herbert Ruiz. He was employed by Texaco for 38 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the American Legion. A proud veteran of World War II and attained the rank of 2nd Lt. in Company C. 156 Infantry, United States Army. He served in Belgium, England, France and Germany. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 8 to August 9, 2012 TERREBONNE, ENOLA Enola Marie "Lola" Terrebonne died peacefully on August 2, 2012 surrounded by her family, at the age of 67. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She is survived by sisters Shirley and Joyce; brothers Alvin, Alphee and Dean; companion Evan; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Lola was preceded in death by her parents, Dorcellie and Ignolia (Babon), sister Ezola, and brothers DJ, Norman (Peewee), Herbert, Raymond, and Don. She was a long-time employee of Westside Credit Corp. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Lung Association. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 9 to August 10, 2012 BILLIOT, ERNEST ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ernest Joseph Billiot, 74, died Monday, August 6, 2012. He was a native of Houma, and resident of Tallulah. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Friday, August 10, 2012 from 9 a.m. until service time at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his, son, Joseph Billiot and wife Patty, Tallulah, LA, step son, William Amburn, Jr., grandchildren, Arielle Amburn, Courtney Cupit Joseph Billiot, Jr., Zachary Pierre Billiot, brothers, Randolph Billiot and Roy Billiot, sisters, Dorissa Smith, Mary Porche, Rozelia Naquin, Mary Mudd and Ediana Billiot. He was preceded in death by his, wife, Martha Dyess Billiot, parents, Victor Pierre Billiot and Marie Louise Billiot, brothers, Irvin Billiot, Lawrence Billiot, PFC Rudolph Billiot, sisters, Eva Duplantis and Christine Kingrey. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 9 to August 10, 2012 BILLIOT, TONY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tony Randolph Billiot, 50, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma died on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Visitation & Funeral Services will be held @ Community Funeral Home. Visitation Services will be held on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 9am - 5pm Visitation and Funeral Services on Saturday, August 11, 2012 with visitation from 8 - 10 a.m. and Funeral at 11 a.m. Burial at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Voison Billiot, sons, Adrian Luke Billiot; Joseph Clarence Billiot and Zaccheaus Paul Billiot, stepdaughter, Monica Lynn Parfait, brothers, Joseph Albert Billiot and wife Isabelle; Micheal Anthony Billiot and Bobbyjoe Billiot and wife Stephanie, sisters, Virginia Verdin and husband Ernest; Antionette Scott and husband Randy; Velvet Earles and husband Micheal; Mary P. LeBouef and husband John, and three step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Joseph Alvin Billiot and Stella Gregorie Billiot, brothers, Joseph and Alvin Billiot. He was a fisherman and a volunteer fire fighter for Dularge and Grand Calliou. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 9 to August 10, 2012 BOLLING, RICKEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rickey Lynn Bolling, went peacefully into God's arms on August 8, 2012 at 2:24 a.m. He was 64 years old. Born November 22, 1947. Visitation from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Homes in Lockport. Religious service at 7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. He is survived by his love and companion of 5 1/2 years, Pat Poche of Lockport, four daughters, Mindy Bolling Mayham, Crystal "Kis Kat" Bolling, both of Oklahoma City, twins, Maryland Wood and Melanie Hudson, mother Wilma Bolling Cook, sister Sue Williford of Dallas, TX and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Ray Bolling, two sons, Richard Bolling and Monty Bolling. He retired from St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Dept. He was a loving and kind person. He helped anyone he could. He enjoyed singing and music. The family would like to thank Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Dr. Chester Boudreaux for the care they gave him. Thanks also to Loupe Valdiviez for his hospitality of being his care taker. Falgout Funeral Home is in charger of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 9 to August 10, 2012 BREAUX, EARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earl A. Breaux, 83, a native of Larose and a resident of Mathews, died on Monday, August 6, 2012. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 9 a.m. until funeral time, 11 a.m., at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. A burial will follow in the Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his brother, Louis Breaux, and three sisters, Della Breaux, Dolores B. Foret, and Mary Pearl Breaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Breaux Sr., and Louisa Landry Breaux, two brothers, Eddie O. Breaux, and Harry Breaux Jr., and two sisters, Alice B. Bourgeois, and Shirley B. Guidry. He was a member of the American Legion, 40 and 8 V.F.W. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 9 to August 10, 2012 NAQUIN WARREN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Warren P. "Mammy" Naquin, a lifelong resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 59 years, Doris Hebert Naquin, two sons, Eric Naquin and wife Ronda of Seattle, and Mark Naquin and wife Gwen of Houma, and daughter Mona Gary and husband Jimmy of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Danielle Naquin, Taylor and Benton Naquin, and Emma and James Gary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest P. Naquin and Lily Benoit Naquin, and his sisters, Shirley N. Landry (Joseph), Frances N. Lottinger (Bobby), Virgie "Mim" N. Edrington (Nick), Marjorie N. Mire (Harry Jr.) and brother Herman Naquin, Sr. (Jane). Also preceding him were a daughter-in-law, Lori Talbot Naquin and a granddaughter Grace Marion Gary. Visitation will be on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 815 Barbier Avenue in Thibodaux with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He worked as a salesman for Block's Furniture Store in Thibodaux for over 25 years. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus in Thibodaux and was a WWII Veteran. He was a loving and kind husband, father, paw paw and friend. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 9 to August 10, 2012 WILLIAMS, DARLENE Darlene "Dot" Williams, 48, a native of Terrebonne and a resident of Houma, died on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 10, and on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne/Dularge Community B.C. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012. at the Dularge Community Baptist Church with dismissal service to follow in the Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Jakhari Williams, brothers, Orris and Willie Williams, sisters, Rose Lee Williams Anderson, Gail Williams Brown, Jessie Mae Williams, and Lilly D. Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Fannie Woods Williams, brothers, Tyronne and Jerome Williams sisters, Pearl Williams Castle, grandparents, Willie and Martha Taylor Williams; Thomas and Lillie Calloway Woods. She was a cook at Susie Snack Shop and Sonny Snack Shop. Gertrude GEDDES Willis- Terrebonne is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 10 to August 12, 2012 ARCENEAUX, UNA MAE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Una Mae Adams Arceneaux, a native and resident of Raceland and a former resident of Bayou Blue, was born on May 7, 1925 and died on August 9, 2012. Services will be held at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time. She is survived by one son, Terry J. Arceneaux and wife Judy Faucheaux Arceneaux, one daughter, Karen Arceneaux Matherne and husband Barry A. Matherne, four grandchildren, Nicholas J. Arceneaux and wife Keisa, Jessica Arceneaux Tanner and husband Derek, Ben Anthony Matherne, and Jesse John Matherne, four great grandchildren, Marcus John Arceneaux, Devin Avery Tanner, Genevieve Angelle Arceneaux, and Dirk Michael Tanner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse John Arceneaux, her parents, Clabert Adams and Irene Bergeron Adams, five brothers, Clemile Adams, Irvin Adams, Sr., Clifford Adams, Leroy Adams and Ernest Adams, six sisters, Selina Fournier, Julia Adams, Mildred Fambrough, Lucille Foshee, Leola Ferguson, and Ledora Grabert. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 10 to August 15, 2012 CENAC, PEGGY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Peggy Seago Cenac, a native and resident of Houma, died peacefully on Thursday, August 9, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time, 11 a.m. on Monday, August 13, 2012 at Mulberry Baptist Church. A burial will follow in the St. Francis #2 Mausoleum. She is survived by her husband, A.R. "Wootsie" Cenac, two sons, Danny Charles Finucane and Frank Lloyd Finucane, six step children, numerous nieces and nephews, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, 14 step grandchildren, and five step great-grandchildren, also two brothers, Calude R. and John E. Seago, and two sisters, Anieta Ann Seago Hebert, and Martha Seago Guillotte. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Francis "Frank" Finucane, parents, Claude Alonzia Seago and Margurite Chevalier Seago. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Mulberry Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society . She was a parishioner of Mulberry Baptist Church. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 10 to August 11, 2012 COX, DENNIS Dennis "D" Cox, 38, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died on Saturday August 4, 2012. Visiting at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Labadieville from 9 a.m. to Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Burial at Evening Star Baptist church cemetery. He is survived by five sisters, Diane Cox Singelton. Debra, Brenda, Lisa, and Angela Williams, two brothers, Oliver and Jennifer Williams, and Willie Williams. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Cox, father, Louis Wiggins, one sister, and three brothers. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 10 to August 12, 2012 FORET, RANDY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Randy P. Foret, 47, was born on January 18, 1965 and died on August 7, 2012. He was a native of Labadieville. and resident of Thibodaux. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 9 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home in Thibodaux La. A religious service will begin at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chackbay. He is survived by his loving companion Susan Truxcillo, mother, Brenda Oncale Sanchez; father, Carroll J. Foret and companion Nobi; step-father, HeManuel Sanchez; brother, Ronnie J. Foret; half-brother, Brandon Foret; step-son, George Adair; step-sisters, Danielle Gaudet and Nicole Hebert. He is preceded in death by wife, JoAnn Adair Foret; paternal grandparents, Widet Foret ( Padoo) and Mildred Delaune Foret; maternal grandfather, Preston Oncale and Gladys Navarre Oncale; maternal grandmother, Lucille Estete Adams and husband Paul E. Adams, and Godfather, Paul P. Adams. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc., Thibodaux, LA in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 10 to August 11, 2012 LAUGHLIN, JOSEPH Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Iota for Joseph Durphy "Cadillac Joe" Laughlin, 85 who died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday in Houma, LA surrounded by his family. Fr. Jude Thierry, Pastor of Saint Joseph Catholic Church will conduct the graveside services at the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Mr. Joseph was born February 13, 1927 to the parents of sharecroppers; He was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during WWII. He then went to work in the oil field and lived in many towns until he settled in Dulac in 1967. He loved to take care of his garden and watch football and Bar-B-Q for his family. Mr. Laughlin is survived by 2 sons James Laughlin and his wife Pauline of Dulac, LA and Patrick Laughlin and his wife Sue of Houma, LA; 2 daughters Tracy Laughlin and her husband Terry of Dulac, La and Jennifer Laughlin of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren Sara, Justin, Amy, Emily, Rene', Mitch, Jessica, Denise, Mark, Stephanie, Jeaux Lis, Red, Joey, Chad, Melissa, Catherine and Sidewalk; great-grandchildren Sasha, Sierra, Layla, Joyce, Lexi, Dylan, Brooks, Noah, Sierra, Quinn, Caitlyn and Bug; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Alice Klumpp Laughlin; his wife Joyce Myers Laughlin; 2 brothers Oddess Laughlin and Murphy Laughlin; 3 sisters Eula Fontenot, Viola Guidry and Hazel Trahan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 509 Duson Ave., Iota, LA, ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 10 to August 11, 2012 LAZARD, STEVE, III Steve Lazard, III, 40, a native of Larose and resident of Houston, Texas, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11:50 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Service of Catholic Mass will be held Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Followed by burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic church cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his parents, Steve Jr. and Elouise Lazard; two brothers, Corey Lazard and Jeremy Lazard; and grandmother, Wilma Lazard. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Moser Gertrude Benjamin, McKinley Benjamin and Steve Lazard Sr. He was Catholic. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 10 to August 11, 2012 NORWOOD, STEPHEN Stephen Charles "Chuck" Norwood , a native of Zachary, LA, died on August 3, 2012. Chuck was born July 17, 1972. Visitation will be held at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches on Tuesday, August 7 from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Natchitoches following visitation at 10 a.m. He is survived by his wife Heidi Manery Norwood. Chuck and Heidi have one daughter, Annabelle Sydney Norwood. He is also survived by his father Stephen Boyd Norwood, mother Josephine Everritt Norwood and his brother Marcus Hunter Norwood. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 10 to August 11, 2012 RODRIGUEZ, AMOS Amos Joseph Rodriguez, 81, died on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at St. Charles Parish Hospital. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 8:30a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in White Castle at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Raphael Cemetery in Point Pleasant. Amos received his Electrician's license from Delgado in New Orleans. In his younger years, he was a champion boxer and excelled in track and shotput. He also enjoyed fishing and bowling. He was best known as "The Guitar Man" and the leader of his musical family band, which was his pride and joy. He is survived by his companion, Louella Falgout; three daughters and sons-in- law, Elizabeth and Adrian Pellegrin, Barbara and Allan Mark Matherne, and Debbie and Jimmy Gisclair; son Amos G. Rodriguez and companion Brittney Sons; two sisters, Mildred Ourso and Madeline Gentiles; three brothers, Joseph Kearney Rodriguez, Holden Rodriguez and wife Gladys, and Wilson Rodriguez and wife Peggy; seven grandchildren, Tanya and husband Randal, Jaime and husband Jim, Brandy and husband Hillary, Jarod and wife Jenn, Tara, Chance and companion Erica, and Isabella; and four great grandchildren, Brady, Kendall, Avery, and Cooper. Preceded in death by wife Janice LaBauve Rodriguez; parents Manuel and Camelia Alleman Rodriguez; and three brothers Whitney, Lloyd, and Warren Rodriguez. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 10 to August 11, 2012 TOUSSAINT, LEROY Leroy "Skinner" Toussaint, 64, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Thibodaux, died on Sunday, July 29, 2012. A memorial service will be held at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 1204 Cleveland St., Thibodaux at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012. He is survived by one daughter, Jane Young, brother, Sidney Toussaint, two grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home, Thibodaux. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 10 to August 11, 2012 TRAHAN, ANNIE Annie "NaNa" Marie Clement Trahan, 85, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 5:25 p.m. She was a native of Grand Caillou, and resident of Chauvin. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 9 a.m. until Service time at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Entombment: St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery She is survived by her, Daughters, Darlene Davis and husband Henry, and Jeanne Trahan and companion Mitch Veillon; Grandchildren, Paul Trahan and wife Janelle, Brad Trahan and wife Kim, Jon Trahan, Olivia Davaine and husband Jeromy, Amanda Davis and Jeremy Davis and Great Grandchildren, Austin, Lani, Ashley and Angelle Trahan, Taylor and Bryant Davaine and Peyton Pellegrin. She was preceded in death by her, Husband of 66 years, Wilbert Trahan; Parents, Adrien Clement and Matilda Scott Clement; Sons, Manuel Trahan and wife Stella and Roger Trahan; Daughter, Grace Trahan; Brother, Roland Clement and Raymond Clement; Sisters, Evenola Domangue, Albertine Benoit and Shirley Savoie. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Annie retired from Clement's Supermarket. She had a great sense of humor, she loved making people laugh. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 11 to August 12, 2012 HARDING, EMMA Emma Harding, age 91, a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, August 10, 2012 at 6:10 a.m. at her residence. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements which are incomplete at this time. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 11 to August 12, 2012 MENSER, DIANE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Diane Pinel Menser, 66, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Houma, died on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 13, 2012 from 9 a.m. to funeral time, 11 a.m., at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. The burial will follow in St. Ann Catholic church cemetery in Bourg. She is survived by her brother, Harry Pinel, and four sisters, Gloria Bouzigard, Louise Sassoni, Earline Knoblock, and Marie Lasseigne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Pinel and Marie Stevia Pinel, two brothers, Lawrence Pinel, Steve Pinel, and two sisters, Irma Thibodaux, and Marie Pierce.. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 11 to August 12, 2012 ROBICHAUX, HAROLD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Harold Anthony Robichaux, age 82, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas, La. Rite of Committal will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery with Monsignor Keith DeRouen as the celebrant. Mr. Robichaux, a resident of Opelousas, La., died on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 2 05 p.m. at Prompt Succor Nursing Home. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany. Harold owned and operated several successful meat markets over the years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife, Everlee G. Robichaux, of Opelousas, La.; his son, L.A. "Tony" Robichaux and wife, Sherri, of Houma, La.; his sisters, Lee Ida Rodriguez of Houma, La.; Rita Ann Tanner and husband, Tommy, of Hurst, Texas; his brothers, Raymond Robichaux and wife, Bettie Jo, of Lafayette, La. and Allen Robichaux and wife, Nelwyn, of Houma, La. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Kyle M. Robichaux of Plaquemine, La.; Craig A. Robichaux of Houma, La.; Dorian R. Daigneault of Houma, La. and 2 great-grandchildren, Jacque A. Robichaux and Sidney J. Robichaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Joseph Robichaux and Rita Elizabeth Landry Robichaux; his sisters, Rosa Mae Pisani, Irene R. Detiveaux and his brothers, Sidney Robichaux, Earl Robichaux and Jerry Robichaux. Visiting hours will be observed in the Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, beginning on Friday, August 10, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will reopen on Saturday at 8 a.m. until 10 a.m., at which time Mr. Robichaux will be transferred to church for visiting until service time. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations in Mr. Harold Anthony Robichaux's name be made to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, 954 E. Prudhomme Street, Opelousas, LA 70570. Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, La. 70750, 337 942-2638 has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 12 to August 15, 2012 DUPRE, EOLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eola Pellegrin Dupre, 83, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at 3 a.m. Visitation was held Thursday and Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass was held Friday at the church. Burial took place at Holy Family Catholic church cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Lionel Dupre Sr. and wife Cynthia, and Lane Dupre and wife, Rachael; daughter, Julianna "Julie" Dupre; grandchildren, Lionel Dupre Jr. and wife Frances, Christopher Dupre and wife Sara, Shawn Ledet, Melanie Dupre, Brandi Pepper and husband Jonathon, Jason Dupre and wife Crystal, John Sipple and wife Janet, Meredith Fields and husband Kyle, Andrea Cenac and husband Michael, Spence Dupre and companion Kerri Matherne, Jordan Noble Dupre and wife Cynthia, and Andre and fiance Kayla Bauman; 17 great- grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; brother, Ernest Pellegrin and wife Janet; and sister, Viola Patin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noble Jake Dupre; parents, Adolph and Eva Pellegrin; brothers, John Pellegrin; sister, Agnes Pellegrin and Cornelia Pellegrin. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and cooking for her family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 12 to August 14, 2012 MALBROUGH, LAWRENCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lawrence "Yogi" Malbrough, 75, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. Visitation and mass was held Saturday at St. Lucy's Catholic Church. Burial was at St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Ponville Malbrough; his sons, Joseph Malbrough and companion Kathy Arceneaux, Keith Malbrough and wife Roxanne, Larry Malbrough, and Monty Malbrough and wife Linda; brother, Dennis Malbrough; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Sadie Malbrough; brothers, Clifton, Louis and Harry Malbrough; and sisters, Doris Naquin and Hazel Guillot. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 12 to August 14, 2012 MIRE, ANDREW, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Andrew Mire, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the age of 72. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Divine Providence Church, corner of N. Starrett Rd. and W. Metairie Ave. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening, August 12, 2012 from 7 - 10 pm at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie and on Monday morning at the church from 9 - 11 a.m. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 13 to August 14, 2012 CLEMENTS, ELIZABETH Elizabeth Ann Clements, 64, died Saturday, August 11, 2012 . She was a native of Alexandria, and resident of Chauvin, A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. She is survived by her, Son: James Margiotta, daughter, Rhonda Margiotta, brothers, Michael Clements, James Clements, and John Clements, sisters, Yvonne Clements Robinson, Stella Clements O'Neil, Carlye Clements Lightfoot, Judy Clements White, and Nancy Clements Scairono, grandchildren, Jessica Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Wade Margiotta, Derrick Margiotta, Johnathon Margiotta, Lindsey Margiotta,Chas Richards, and Brianna Richards, and great-grandchildren, Terrance Sims, Ty'ren Martin, La"Nae Steele, Anaya Steele and Makayla Martin. She was preceded in death by her, spouse, Jimmie Hollingsworth, parents, Fred and Poinsetta Thrash Clements. She was an avid New Orleans Saints Fan. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 13 to August 14, 2012 GENTRY, TINA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tina Martinez Gentry, 52, a native of Thibodaux, and resident of Praireville, passed away on August 11, 2012. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 8 a.m. till Funeral Time at St. Genevieve Catholic Church (Thibodaux, LA) A mass of christian burial will be celebrated at 10 AM at St. Genevieve. Interment will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery (Thibodaux, LA) Our nanny Tina will forever be loved and missed by her husband, Gary Gentry; her parents, Charles and Janice Martinez; her brother, Todd Martinez and children Charli and Blake; former sister in law, Melissa L. Martinez; her brother in Texas, Troy Martinez and wife Melissa and thier children Jack, Christian, and Liam. Tina will forever be loved and missed by her nieces and nephews, her extended family and close friends. Tina was born on July 10, 1960 and fought a couragoues battle with cancer since diagnosis in August 2010. May you rest in peace, Tina. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 815 Barbier Avenue, Thibodaux, LA, 70301 Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc., Thibodaux, LA in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 13 to August 14, 2012 TOWNSEND, PATRICIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patricia "Pat" Townsend, 56, a native of Terrebonne and a resident of Houma, died on Thursday, August 9, 2012. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the church. A burial will follow in Southdown cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Franklin, and her brother, Lawrence Townsend. She was a member of Beautiful Zion Baptist church. Gertrude Geddes Willis - Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 14 to August 15, 2012 FORET, KENNETH, SR. Kenneth "Duck" Foret, Sr., 49, a native of Houma and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, August 12, 2012. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 14, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious Services will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 4 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Eschete Foret, son, Kenneth "DJ" Foret, Jr., daughter, Odile Lapeyrouse and husband Jason, Sr., brothers, Morris Foret, Jr., Danny Foret and wife Angelle, and Casey Foret and companion Francine Johnson, sisters, Lillian Scott, and Christina Smith and husband Robert, Sr., and two grandchildren, Jason "Papa" Lapeyrouse, Jr and Sophia Grace "Nuna" Lapeyrouse. He was preceded in death by his father, Morris Foret, mother, Gladys Pellegrin Foret, nephew, Robert Smith, Jr., father - in-law, Robert Eschete, grandparents, Willmas and Lillian Foret, Wilson and Adaline Pellegrin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 14 to August 15, 2012 HARRIS, LEDORA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ledora "Lee" Harris, 78, a native of Terrebonne and a resident of Houma, died on Saturday, August 4, 2012. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at 1 Corinthians Baptist Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the church. A burial will follow in the Deweyville Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Joe Harris, Jr. and wife Tina, James Harris, Jim Harris and wife Kizzy, and James Hall, daughters, Betty Harris and husband Charles, and Brenda Harris, sister, Yvonne Celestine, 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Harris, Sr., parents, Celnezy and Ellen Watson Celestine, son, Jerry and Edward Harris, daughter, JoAnn Harris, brothers, Alvin, Hodges, and Curvin Celestine, sisters, Otis Celestine Cotton, Oliska Neville, Odeal Celestine, Louise Ward, Doretha Celestine, Ivory Celestine, Hazel Prevost and FlavanCelestine, and her grandparents, Clovell and Lizzie Ringold Celestine. She was a Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 14 to August 15, 2012 PONVILLE, JOSEPH, JR. Joseph Alphonse Ponville, Jr., 62, a native of Houma and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, August 11, 2012. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 10 a.m. in Rogers Cemetery, Houma. He is survived by his wife, Rufina B. Dalogdog Ponville, son, Brad Marcel, brothers, Mike Ponville, and Thomas Ponville, sisters, Ellen Castle, and Annette Ponville Rivet. He was preceded in death by his, father, Joseph Ponville, Sr., and mother, Enola Dupre Ponville. In lieu of flowers donations to help with funeral expenses. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 14 to August 15, 2012 WILCOX, PATTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patty Wilcox, 51, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died on Friday, August 10, 2012. Visitation will be held at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A mass will be held at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church at 11a.m. with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Catholic church cemetery. She is survived by her father, Lynwood Wilcox; mother, Karin Toribio; daughter, Nicole Trahan and husband Michael; brothers, Tony Wilcox, Brian Wilcox and wife Jill, James Wilcox and wife Katie; sister, Charlotte Windham; grandchildren, Luke Trahan, Evan Trahan, Emma Trahan. Patty was so much to many; daughter, mother, sister, aunt, friend, but most of all she was the best Oma to her three loving grandchildren who will miss her dearly. Mom, I will hold you in my heart forever, Love you always, Nicole. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 15 to August 16, 2012 BREAUX, MARION Marion Breaux,62, a native of Bayou Gauche and a resident of Boutte, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 8:50 a.m. in Boutte. Beloved daughter of the late Irby and Alvina Comardelle Breaux. Sister of John R. Breaux, Marty J. Breaux, Malinda B. Rodrigue and the late Herbert J. Breaux, Sr., Norma Breaux and Arlene Breaux. Religious services at Life Fellowship Community Church in Bayou Gauch on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 3 p.m. Interment in Sunset Cemetery, Bayou Gauche. Visitation from 11 a.m. until funeral time Thursday at the church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 15 to August 16, 2012 CHAMPAGNE, RICHARD Richard Paul Champagne, 79, a native and resident of Lockport, died on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, and on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 8 a.m. until funeral time, 11 a.m., at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Burial will follow in Holy Savior Catholic church cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his companion, Glenda Naquin, sons, Matthew Champagne and wife Charlotte, Peter Champagne and wife Dinah, four daughters, Anne Griffin and Husband Kirk, Joan Clement and husband Nicky, Beth Serra and husband Brian, Leigh Robinson and husband Damon, brother, Patrick Champagne, two sisters, Marie Bergeron, and Sister Marguerite Anne Champagne, 13 grandchildren and five step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Becnel Champagne, parents, Paul and Emilienne Richard Champagne, four brothers, Hubert P. Champagne, Rev. Rene' Champagne CP, Robert J. Champagne, and John A. Champagne, four sisters, Lucille LeBlanc, Vivian Dolan, Rita Creswell, and Helen Gautreaux. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 15 to August 16, 2012 CHATAGNIER, JOHN, JR. John J. Chatagnier Jr., 49, a native and resident of Houma died Sunday, August 12, 2012. Visitation will be Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma . Memorial Service will be held on August 18, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. He is survived by his wife, Denise Boquet Chatagnier, mother, Ella Jean Ledet, brothers, Maurice Pitre and wife Debbie, and Brian Pitre, sisters, Brenda Lee King, Gloria Pitre, and Theresa Pitre & companion Johnny Olivier. He was preceded in death by his Father, Junius Chatagnier Sr., and his grandparents, John & Lucille Ledet. In lieu of flowers, donations 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 August 15 to August 16, 2012 CHERAMIE, GERALDINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geraldine "Ta-Toot" Cheramie, 65, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died on Saturday August 10, 2012. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Thursday from 9am until funeral time. A mass will be held at the church 11am with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Shondell Griffin and husband Timothy, Kimberlee Todd and fiancé Ryan Vincent; grandchildren, Ronnie Guidry, Jessy Guidry, Malori Griffin She was preceded in death by her parents, Eunice and Ezona Cheramie; daughter, Lettie Guidry; brother, Steven Cheramie; grandchild Dax Guidry. She enjoyed cooking, riding in Mardi Gras parades and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Falgout Funeral Homes in is charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 15 to August 16, 2012 DUPLANITS, MONA Mona Duplantis Duplantis, 88, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at 2:14 p.m.. She was a native of Little Caillou, and resident of Scott. Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. She is survived by her, Brother, Elezie "Teety" Duplantis; Several Nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her, Husband, Earl Duplantis Parents, Adolph Duplantis and Elodie Charpentier Duplantis; Sisters, Mrs. Francis (Louela) Pellegrin, Mrs. Walter (Annabelle) Duplantis, Mrs. James (Nona) Lizana and Mrs. Moise (Mae) Lanclos; Brother, Elward "Ned" Duplantis She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 15 to August 16, 2012 KNIGHT, NEATIE Neatie S. Knight, 96, a native of Gheens and resident of Raceland, passed away on Monday August 13, 2012. Visitation will be held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Friday from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A mass will be held at the church at 11a.m. with burial in St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Steve Plaisance and wife Edna "Bootsy"; step- daughter, Belinda Knight Billiot; half brothers, Whitney Sampey, Leo Sampey, Jr.; half sister, Debra Orgeron; grandchildren, Steve Plaisance, Jr., Brock Plaisance, Garett Plaisance, Sr., Michael Plaisance, Wayne Bourgeois, Jr., Stacey LeBlanc; great-grandchildren, Garett Plaisance, Jr., Kyle Plaisance, Lauren Plaisance, Colby LeBlanc, Chloe LeBlanc, Marlee LeBlanc, Luke Bourgeois, Shea Bourgeois, Baryn Bourgeois, Charlie Aucoin, Tyler Aucoin. She was preceded in death by her husbands, 1st Wilson Plaisance, 2nd Sedrick Knight; parents, Leo, Sr. and Ernestine Sampey; brothers, Norman Sampey, Oliver Sampey, Norris Sampey, Raleigh Sampey, Alton Sampey; sisters, Laura Rodrigue, Guiana Sampey. She enjoyed dancing, playing bingo and cooking. She was a member of the Raceland American Legion Auxiliary. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 15 to August 16, 2012 RICHARD, LYNN Lynn J. Richard, 76, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died on Tuesdaym, August 14, 2012. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Friday, August 17, 2012 from 8 a.,. until 9:45 a.m. at Thibodaux Funeral Home of Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. He is survived by her son, Anthony Richard and Connie Naquin, daughters, Ida R. Williams and Daryl Williams and Julie R. Sagona and Harold Sagona, brothers, Aubry Richard, grandchildren, Jena Williams Ohmer and Billy Ohmer, Lexie Lyn Williams, Kylie Williams, Austin Sagona, Bryce Sagona, and her great- grandchildren, Addey Ohmer, Ethan Ohmer and soon-to-arrive Isabella Rose Williams, and his roommate, Joycelyn Aucoin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary B. Richard, and his parents, Dorphy and Ada Cedotal Richard. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 15 to August 16, 2012 VOWELL, HORACE Horace Wayne Vowell, 68, died Friday, August 10, 2012 at 5:47 p.m.. He was a native of Lake Providence LA, and resident of Houma, lA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 11 a.m. until service time at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral Service will begin at 1 p.m. with burial following at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his, wife, Susan Freeman Vowell of Houma, LA, sons, Kevin Wayne Vowell of Lafayette, LA, Perry Travis Vowell of Lafayette, LA, Jody Lee Vowell and wife Angie Daigle Vowell of Cypress, TX, and Scotty Blanton Vowell of Prairieville, LA, sisters, Linda Ann Woodall of West Monroe, LA and Geraldean Sallas of Houston, TX grandchildren, Colin Andrew Vowell, Ethan Hart Vowell, Tristen Hailey Vowell, Shelby Lee Vowell, Jolie Christine Vowell and Talynn Alexis Vowell. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Horace Blanton Vowell and Annie Mae Sykes Vowell. He worked in the oilfield and traveled the world. He loved to fish and enjoyed woodworking and tinkering in his garage. He had a great sense of humor and brought a lot of laughter to his family and friends. He cherished most in life spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 16 to August 17, 2012 DAGGS, ADAM, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Adam "Five" Daggs, Jr., 73, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died on Sunday, August 12, 2012. A visitation will be held at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, and on Friday, August 17, 2012 at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in Napoleonville from 9 a.m. to the Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Benedict the Moor Catholic church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marian H. Daggs, two daughters, Claudia and Lionel Mickens, and Leslie Daggs, two sons James and Amanda Lewis, and Jeffery ad Trydail Lewis, two sisters, Geraldine and Oscar Wells, and Jessie Lucien, one brother, Walter Daggs, also by seven grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Adam Daggs, Sr., two sisters, Julia Worthy and Ethel Daggs, three brothers, Willie, Isiah, and Douglas Daggs. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 16 to August 17, 2012 DUMEZ, FRANCES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frances "Fran" Bolton Dumez, age 78, died August 14, 2012 at her home. A resident of Houma, LA, she was born on June 23, 1934 in Vacherie, LA, the daughter of the late Franklin Neal Bolton and Corinne Olivier Bolton. Fran graduated from St. James High School in 1952 and received a BA in Education from Louisiana State University in 1956. Prior to attending LSU she also attended Nicholls State University, where she was a majorette. On December 22, 1956, she married Bryan Joseph Dumez, Jr. She was a teacher for 8 years, retiring to devote her time and energies to her growing family. Along with a fierce devotion and love for all (but particularly LSU) sports, her hobbies included traveling and vacation cruises with her family along with cooking for and hosting family celebrations. Always ready and eager to talk, listen and offer encouragement to family and friend alike, her easy laugh and generous spirit will be missed by all who were fortunate to know her. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Bryan Joseph Dumez, Jr. and their six children: Steve Dumez (Suzanne) of New Orleans, LA; William Dumez (Yordanos) of Nashville, TN; Joan D. Adams (Todd) of Houma, LA; Jenifer D. Folse (Donald) of Kingwood, TX; Elizabeth D. Richie of Houma, LA; and Pamela Dumez of Houma, LA. She is also survived by her brother George "Bill" Bolton and sister-in-law Sylvia of Thibodaux, LA; brother-in-law Paul "Chuck" Vitrano of Destrehan, LA; sister-in-law Joanna Bolton of Vacherie, LA; and by thirteen grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her father Franklin Neal Bolton; mother Corinne Olivier Bolton; brother F. Neal "Butch" Bolton; sister Marilyn Bolton Vitrano; and niece Ann Vitrano Dunn. The family would also like to offer their deepest thanks to the caretakers who offered Fran such loving care and to Haydel Memorial Hospice for all of their help and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Haydel Memorial Hospice or the American Lung Association . She asked that her ashes be placed in the family mausoleum. Services will be private. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 16 to August 17, 2012 GRAY, ALVIN Alvin Gray, 59, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012. A Visitation will be held on Friday, August 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. A Religious Service will be held at 11 a.m. at Morning Star on Friday, August 17, 2012. A burial will follow in the Morning Star Baptist Church cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his sons Deon Charles Sr. and Regis Gray; daughters Rochelle Thornton and Shameka Bourgeois; brothers Phelton Gray, Quincy Gray and Ezekial Davis; sisters Emelda Gray, Annette Hill, Louida McDowell, Willa Bergeron, Christy Davis, Demetrius Davis, April Gray and Jackie Gray; and a host of other siblings. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents Gladys and Ezekial Gray; brother Leroy Gray, and sister Aletha Monroe. He was Baptist. He was also a member of the United States Army. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 16 to August 17, 2012 LAPEYRE, LOUISE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louise Ann "Boonie" Lapeyre, 53, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, August 11, 2012. She was laid to rest at St. Francis Cemetery # 2, Houma. She is survived by her mother, Joan Starkweather Lapeyre, brothers, Mark Lapeyre, Emile Lapeyre, III and wife Peggy, and Bill Lapeyre, and her sister, Denise Blanchard and husband David. She was preceded in death by her father, Emile Minor Lapeyre, Jr., and her sister, Cathy Lapeyre. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 16 to August 17, 2012 PITRE, JERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerry Jules Pitre, 58, a native of Houma, Louisiana and resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana, passed away on August 15, 2012. Visitation will be Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Thibodaux. Burial will follow in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Aurelia Pitre; wife, Laura Lagarde Pitre; daughter, Tara Pitre & fiancé Jamie Trahan; daughter, Shellie Clement & husband Chris; son, Brody Davis & wife Lindsey; daughter, Leidy Toro Kanjanapitak & husband Tang; mother-in-law, Dorothy Lagarde; brothers, Gene Pitre & wife Marilyn, Ricky Pitre & wife Vera, Daniel Pitre & wife Ruth, Edward Pitre Jr. & wife Margaret; brother-in-law, Don Lagarde; sister-in-law, Norma Bilello; grandchildren, Luke Alexander Trahan, Jace Michael Clement, Tierlyn Janus Clement, Tristan Thanan Kanjanapitak & Luke Chanont Kanjanapitak; Godchildren, Aaron Pitre & Alex O'Neil Pitre. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Joseph Pitre Sr.; brothers, Sterling Pitre & Larry Pitre; sister, Lerna Pitre Picou; father-in-law, Edwin Lagarde Jr.; sister-in-law, Deborah Ordoyne. He was retired from Lafourche Parish School Board after 20 years of service. A very caring and generous man, he will be deeply missed by all who loved him and knew him ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 16 to August 17, 2012 PITRE, ZEEK Infant Zeek Joseph Pitre died on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 17, 2012 at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Visitation will be on Friday at St. Bridget Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until funeral time. Burial will be in the St. Bridget Cemetery in Schriever. He is survived by his parents, Courtney Pitre and Jessie J. Naquin; siblings, Chase Hale, Christopher Pitre, Alex Blake, Hope Pitre and Ty Benoit; and grandparents, Helen Lejunie, Regina Kliebert, and Alex P. Guidry Jr. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Claude P. Naquin; and sister, Bella Marie Benoit. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 16 to August 17, 2012 VITO, ROSALIS, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosalis "Joe" Joseph Vito, Sr. , 82, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 1:05 a.m.. He was a native of Little Caillou, and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 17, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 8 a.m. until service time at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his, wife of 57 years, Marie Ledet Vito, sons, Enos Vito, Jimmy Vito, , John Vito, LeRay Vito, Christopher Vito and companion Tara Authement, Daniel Vito, daughters, Christine Bergeron and husband Daniel, Jane Bergeron and husband David, Charlene Vito and companion Danny Trahan, grandchildren, Paul Vito and wife Amanda, Wesley Bergeron and companion Myra Duplantis, Travis Bergeron and wife Andre, Cody Bergeron, Sr., Scott Bergeron, Danielle Vito and companion Joseph Matherne and Sasha Authement, six great grandchildren, Trey and Bryn Vito, Cody Bergeron, Jr., Harmonie Detiveaux, Melody Bergeron and Isabelle Bergeron, brother, Junius Vito, sister, Audrey Brunet and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Andrew F. Vito and Daisy Gautreaux Vito, brother, Paul Vito, sons, Patrick Vito, Rosalis "R.J." Vito, Jr. and granddaughter, Lacie Ann Bergeron. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He worked for Holy Rosary Catholic Church prior to that he worked for Ratcliffe Material and also delivered milk for Henderson Dairy. The family would like to thank STAT homecare and St. Joseph Hospice, Dr. AbouIssa, Dr. Long and Cardiovascular Institute of the South and Chauvin Funeral Home for all of their services. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 17 to August 18, 2012 GASSEN, ANITA Anita Templet Gassen, 88, a native and resident of Luling, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Religious services at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment in the St. Charles Cemetery, Luling. Visitation from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at the church. She is survived by her children, Laron Gassen and wife Connie, Kevin Gassen and wife Lynn, Jody Gassen and wife Lucy, Alison G. Cazaubon and husband Dan and Cheryl G. Harris and husband Blaine. Also survived by seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur J. Gassen, Jr., parents, Phillip and Aurora Troxler Templet; brothers, Phillip Temple, and Shirley Templet. In lieu of flowers donations to River Region Hospice, 507 Upstream St., River Ridge, LA 70123. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 17 to August 18, 2012 GIBSON, RUSTON Ruston Tyrell "Tre" Gibson, age 22, a resident and a native of Houma, died Thursday in Houston, TX. Visitation will be Saturday, August 18, 2012 at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma, La., from 12 p.m. until funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Halfway Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by; his parents, Sterling and Catherine Gibson and one sister, Tasheena Gibson and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clarence and Julia Bolden and paternal grandparents, Lawless and Hazel Gibson. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 17 to August 18, 2012 HARRIS, GWENDOLYN Gwendolyn "Gunny" Harris, 61, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died on Friday, August 10, 2012. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville from 9 a.m. to the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial in St. Anne Catholic church cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by one daughter, Brittney Harris; two sons, Trevin and Jessica Harris, and O'shea Burdis; five sisters Medora Harris, Dorothy Verner, Audrey Mae Burdis, and Shirley Dorsey, and Louise Bolden; three brothers, Joseph Harris, Jr., Gerald Harris, Sr., David, Sr. and Elaine Harris, six grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Joseph Harris, Sr.; one sister, Elodie Harris; one stepsister, Evelyn Breaux. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 17 to August 18, 2012 HIJAZIN, BASSAM ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Graveside Funeral services for Mr. Bassam Attala Hijazin, known to many as "Sam, "will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2012, and interment will follow in the Thibodaux Masonic Cemetery in Thibodaux. Sam was a native of Smakieh, Jordan and a long-time resident of Opelousas. He passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Opelousas General Health System at the age of 54. He was currently Pro Desk Supervisor at Home Depot (Northside Lafayette, LA location). He worked with Home Depot for over 20 years. He loved to cook and spend time with his family. He was a wonderful, loving, and caring husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. As a pastime, he enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, gardening, and tending to farm animals. Sam will continue to be a blessing to many others through the gifts of life which he is providing through his donation to the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency... And he will be forever our Hero!" Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Ozalla Jeanie Echols Hijazin of Opelousas; one son, George Hijazin of Chandler, AZ; four daughters, Sandy Hijazin and husband, John Baudin of Chandler, AZ; Samantha Hijazin of Chandler, AZ; Christina Oneal and husband, Christopher "Chris" of Houston, TX; and Brandy Broussard and husband, Aaron of Lafayette; two brothers, Osama Hijazin and Samer Hijazin, both of Amman, Jordan; and five sisters, Izdeharh Hijazin, Theresa Hijazin, Ghadear Hijazin, Georgette Hijazin, and Abeer Hijazin all of Amman, Jordan; brother-in-law, Ricky Echols and wife, Gwen of Gray; and sisters-in-law, Linda Rumore and Debbie Chiasson of Thibodaux; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Attala and Nedah Hijazin; one son, Jason Chiasson; and an infant brother. Visiting hours will be observed in the Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Drive, Opelousas on Friday, August 17, 2012, beginning at 6 p.m. for the family and for the public from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. A Rosary service and Vigil service will be held at 8 p.m. on Friday in the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 17 to August 18, 2012 MOULTRIE, ELOUISE Elouise Moultrie, 74, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died Thursday, August 9, 2012. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 9 am to 11 am at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Houma. A Religious Service will be held at New Mount Pilgrim Baptist at 11 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012. A burial will follow in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her sons Albert Taylor and Isaac Moultrie Jr.; daughters Elouise Smith, Alma Moultrie, Carrie Mitchell, Martha Francois, Beola Calloway, Suzie Lagarde; brothers Wilbert Calloway Jr. and wife Bonnie, Percy Calloway and wife Melvina, Louis Calloway and Robert Maize; sisters Dora Calloway and Gloria Grant and husband John. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband Isaac Moultrie Sr.; parents Wilbert Calloway Sr. and mother Mary Barrow Williams, son Walter Moultrie, daughters Mary Robinson and Eartha Moultrie; brothers Earl Calloway and Freddie Calloway; and sister Hattie Barrow. She was a member of New Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 17 to August 18, 2012 WATSON, CORASTINE Corastine "Cora" Shaw Watson, 75, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Thursday, August 11, 2012. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. A Religious Service will be held at St. John Baptist at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2012. A burial will follow in St. John Baptist church cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by five sons Nathaniel "June" Yates, Ivory Lee Yates, Anthony Watson and wife Sandra, Harold Yates Sr. and wife Debbie and Charlie Watson Jr.; four daughters Geraldine Watson and husband James, Lisa Watson, Florastine Thomas and JoAnn Watson; one sister Elisker Jones; two brothers Willie Shaw and Ronald Shaw; one Godchild. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and a host of great-great grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents Matthew Shaw and Eliska Williams Shaw; one daughter Annie Mae Watson; four sisters Louvenia Royal, Isabella "Bell" Shaw Tircuit, Sarah Shaw Amos and Ophelia "Brenda" Shaw. She was the former wife of the deceased Charlie Watson Sr. She was a member of St. John Baptist Church and a member of the church choir. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 18 to August 19, 2012 BERGERON, WALTER, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Walter Bergeron, Sr., 79, a native of Schriever and a native of Houma, died on Thursday, August 16, 2012. Visitation will be on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 9 a.m. until funeral time at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious Services will follow at 11 a.m. at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Bridget Church Cemetery in Schriever. He is survived by his mother, Effie Toups Ellender; sons, Daniel, Walter, Jr. and David Bergeron; daughters, Diane Bonvillian and Bonnie Hallman; step-sisters, Judy Ellender and Brenda Thibodaux, also 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Bergeron; and his father, Virgeist Bergeron. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 18 to August 19, 2012 CRAWFORD, TOBY Toby Jack Crawford, a native of Houma and a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., was born on August 18, 1970 and died on August 11, 2012. A memorial service will take place at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Sumerall, Miss. at 1 p.m. with burial to follow. He is survived by his daughter, Megan Cora Crawford, mother, Nancy Matlock Mc Geehee, sisters, Christina Crawford Morris and husband Monty, and Lori Crawford Arthur, nieces, Hannah Freeman, and Anna Claire Morris, nephews, Justin Freeman, Jackson Morris, and Kevin Morris. Godmother, Suzanne Matlock Bardwell; close cousins, Bobby Bardwell and Eddie Bardwell. He was preceded in death b his father, Bob Crawford, grandmother, Ruth LeCompte Matlock, grandfather, Raymond Matlock, close cousins, Becky Bardwell and Stacy Bardwell Phipps. He enjoyed restoring antique cars, many forms of carpentry, and riding his bike for miles along the beach near his home. He was a Snubbing Supervisor for Halliburton/ Boots &Coots for 15 years. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 18 to August 19, 2012 MARFIL, SILVIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Silvia Marfil 48, a native of Mexico and a resident of Schriever, died on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Landry's Funeral Home Inc. in Thibodaux. Visitation will continue on Monday, August 20, 2012 at St. Charles Barromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux from 9 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. with burial following in St. Bridget Catholic Church Cemetery in Schriever. She is survived by her husband Roberto Marfil, two daughters Diana Marfil and Monica Marfil, and son Roberto Marfil Jr. She is also survived by her two brothers, Felipe and Isais Avalos, four sisters; Blanca, Nora, Dulce, and Yolanda Avalos and one grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents Felipe Avalos and Quintiliana Garcia. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 19 to August 21, 2012 BRANTLEY, REBECCA Private services will be held at a later date for Rebecca Brantley, age 53, the former Rebecca Lefort, who died on Thursday, August 16, 2012. Ms. Brantley was a native of Cut Off and a resident of Broussard. Survivors include two sons, Hick Cheramie, IV, and Coty Cheramie both of Galliano, LA; one sisters, Allison Lefort Boudreaux and her husband, Timothy P., of Thibodeaux; and four grandchildren, Dominic, Anna Lee, Lola, and Lennon Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Joseph Lefort and the former Rowena Callahan; and one brother, Kelly P. Lefort. Melancon Funeral Home of Carencro, 4615 North University Avenue, (337) 896- 6366, is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 19 to August 21, 2012 JONES, BERNICE Bernice Gibson Jones, 105, a resident of Donaldsonville died on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 from 10 a.m. to Religious Services at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Baptist Church in Modeste, LA. A burial will follow in St. Mary Baptist church cemetery in Modeste. She is survived by her three daughters, Lillie Julien, Dr. Mary Phillips and husband Marlon, and Bernice Jones Preston and husband Vincent; three sons, Alex Jones, Jr., Albert Jones, and Lawrence Jones and wife Mary; her step-son, Leonard Jackson and wife Francis; her brother, Oscar Gibson; two sisters-in law, Alma Gibson, and Emelda Jones, also a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Jones, Sr.; parents, Oscar and Mary Ellen Gibson; one sister, Emily Bouva; two brothers, Lawrence and Albert Gibson; two daughters, Ethel Jones and Ruby Martin, and one grandson, Kristopher Marcus Preston. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, LA ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 19 to August 21, 2012 O'SHEA, FREDERICK, JR. Frederick Michael O'Shea Jr., 79, died Friday, August 17, 2012 at 6:21 p.m. He was a native of Mobile, AL and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Burial: St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2 He is survived by his, spouse, Cherie Acosta O'Shea of Houma, sons, Glenn Michael O'Shea and wife Virginia Hebert O'Shea of Houma, and Craig James O'Shea and wife Natalie Berniard O'Shea of Houma, daughter, Kathy O'Shea Stewart and husband Richard Stewart of Foxworth Mississippi, brother, Patrick O'Shea and wife Rita O'Shea of Semmes AL, sister In law, Ellen O'Shea and late husband George O'Shea of Semmes AL, grandchildren, Ryan Stewart and wife Elise, Leah O'Shea, Evan O'Shea, and Erin O'Shea . He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Frederick Michael O'Shea Sr. and Alice Odell O'Shea and grandson: Richard Stewart Jr. He was a member/parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Frederick Michael O'Shea Jr. USAF Ret., CET, CBET. Served in the US Army Infantry during Korean Conflict. Retired from US Air Force as a Radar Electronics Technician and special electronics technician. Retired from Terrebonne General Medical Center as Chief of Bio Medical Services, Licensed Electrical Technician, Licensed Louisiana Radio and Television Technician, Federal Communication Commission License with Radar endorsement, Certified Electronics Technician, Certified Bio Medical Equipment Technician. Fred O'Shea Jr. was born in Mobile Alabama 28 June 1933. Attended McGill Institute in Mobile Alabama, he also attended Nicholls State University in Thibodaux Louisiana. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 19 to August 21, 2012 TABOR, LEONISE Leonise "Blondie" Cecile Hebert Tabor, 84, a resident and native of Choctaw, LA died on Friday, August 17, 2012. A visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Monday, August 20, 2012 at St. James Chapel in Choctaw. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 20, 2012 at St. James Chapel in Choctaw. The burial will follow in St. James Chapel cemetery in Choctaw. She is survived by her husband, Perry M. Tabor; sons, Gary Joseph Tabor and Kenneth Tabor; daughter, Elsie Tabor Martin; grandchildren, Amy Martin, Michael Tabor, Eric Tabor and Ramona Dufrene; and one great-grandson, Dawson Dufrene. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben Allen Hebert and Amy Molaison Hebert; brother, Harry Hebert, Sr.; and her sister, Carrie DeLatte. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 20 to August 21, 2012 HARRISON, HELEN Helen V. Harrison, 93, a native of Mahe, Seychelles and resident of Raceland, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. A memorial mass was held on Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery. She is survived by her brother, Andre Whiting of Australia; sisters, Marguerite Stavert and husband Alwyn of England, Marthe McCormack of South Africa, Gladys Van Niftrik of South Africa; 22 nieces and nephews all over the world. She was preceded in death by her husbands, 1st Frank Parsons, 2nd William "Smokey" Harrison; parents, Noel and Octavie Whiting; brothers, Maxime Whiting, Noel Whiting; sister, Raymonde Donkin; nephew, Clive Stavert; great-nephew, Wayne Bloomfield. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 20 to August 21, 2012 MARTIN, ROLAND, SR. Roland Joseph Martin, Sr., aged 79 years, a native and resident of Chauvin died on the afternoon of August 18, 2012 surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chauvin on Tuesday August 21, 2012 beginning at 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon with interment to follow at St. Elie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Irene W. Robichaux Martin, daughters, Azalea Poche' and husband Clark, Christine Diek and husband Duane and Linda Martin; sons, Roland Martin Jr. and wife Jeannie, Adrian and Dwayne Martin; step-son, Bryan Robichaux and wife Jan; step-daughter, Nedra Porche and husband Alvin, Nora Mollere and husband Terriel and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Francis, Ruffin, Elias "Gabby", Thomas Martin Jr., and sister, Iona Boquet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Lena Verret Martin; brother, Rueben Martin and sister Marlin Duplantis Neil. He was retired from the Houma post office as postmaster. He was a veteran of the Korean War and also a member of American Legion Unit 380. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements handled by Falgout Funeral Homes, L.L.C of Houma. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 21 to August 22, 2012 ANDRAS, VIVIAN Vivian Boudreaux Andras 69, a native and resident of Napoleonville, LA, died on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. with burial in St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. She is survived by her husband, Leroy J. Andras; four daughters, Donna Andras, Loriann and husband Jimmy "Cricket" Landry, Lisa and husband Joseph "J-Joe" Hebert, and Jessica and husband Michael A. Mollere; one sister, Margaret Boudreaux; five grandchildren, Brandon and Brandy Percle, Jennifer and Grace Mollere and Corey Landry; three great-grandchildren, MaKayla, Karleigh and Jaxen Percle; and two God-children, Ronald Paul Rivero Jr. and Melodia Hebert Benoit. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Pansy Chamberlain Boudreaux; two brothers, Harvey and Louis Boudreaux; and one sister, Mary Theresa Hebert. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 21 to August 22, 2012 CLEMENTS, ELIZABETH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elizabeth Ann Clements, 64, died Saturday, August 11, 2012 . She was a native of Alexandria, and resident of Chauvin. She is survived by her, son, James Margiotta, daughter, Rhonda Margiotta, brothers, Michael Clements, James Clements, and John Clements, sisters, Yvonne Clements Robinson, Stella Clements O'Neil, Carlye Clements Lightfoot, Judy Clements White, and Nancy Clements Scairono, grandchildren, Jessica Martin, Elizabeth Martin, Wade Margiotta, Derrick Margiotta, Johnathon Margiotta, Lindsey Margiotta, Chas Richards, and Brianna Richards, and great- grandchildren, Terrance Sims, Ty'ren Martin, La"Nae Steele, Anaya Steele and Makayla Martin. She was preceded in death by her, spouse, Jimmie Hollingsworth, parents, Fred and Poinsetta Thrash Clements. She was an avid New Orleans Saints Fan. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 21 to August 22, 2012 DEROCHE, PETER Peter Anthony Deroche, 60, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, died Monday, August 20, 2012. Visitation will from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A Religious Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by his brother, Calvin Deroche, Jr. and wife Darlene; sisters, Julia King, Jeannette Bergeron and husband David, Mary Pinell and husband Druby, Ann Prosperie and husband Ronnie, Angela Boyd and husband James; and brother, John Deroche and wife Becky, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Deroche, Sr. and Jeannette Boquet Deroche; brothers, Paul Deroche, Sr. and Timothy Deroche, and his brother-in-law, Rex King, Sr. He was a member of the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses for 38 years. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 21 to August 22, 2012 GUIDRY, IGNACE Ignace C. "Heavy" Guidry, 88, a native and resident of Raceland, passed away on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until funeral time at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. A mass will be held at the church at 12 p.m. with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Catholic church cemetery. He is survived by his sons, Norman C. "Pegeon" Guidry and wife Pat, Cleveland C. "Lil P" Guidry and wife Dawn; grandchild, Kiley Guidry; step-grandchildren, Jarrod Abadie, Larry Abadie, Heather Rizzo, Ashley Baudoin; great-grandchild, Sophia Guidry; step-great-grandchildren, Alex Abadie, Justin Savoie, Jerren Savoie, Destiny Bourg, Wade Bourg, Jr., Addison Rizzo, Alivia Baudoin, Kaley Baudoin, Caroline Baudoin, Isabelle Baudoin. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Jeanne M. Guidry; parents, Charles and Mary Guidry; Brothers, Eugene Guidry, Clay Guidry, Rene Guidry, Charlie Guidry, Lolles Guidry; sisters, Ester Ledet, Juanita Rogers, Gertie Gervais, Viola Hebert, Melacie Thibodaux, Levis Crochet. Mr. Guidry was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener and playing Pedro. Mr. Guidry's family would like to thank Heritage Manor Nursing Home and St. Catherine Hospice for the excellent care he received. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 21 to August 22, 2012 HARTMANN, CATHERINE Catherine Bergeron Hartmann, a registered nurse for 45 years entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. Former wife of the late Donald Joseph Hartmann, Sr. Daughter of the late Johnny and Nell Bergeron. Mother of Brian Hartmann (Wife Bambi), Liz Hartmann and Don Hartmann, Jr. (Wife Judy). Grandmother of Jason Ducoing, Mande Feicht (Husband Tim), Heather Hartmann, Samantha and Simon Hartmann. Great Grandmother of Sage and Alexis Ducoing and Talyn Feicht. Sister of Charles Bergeron and Nell Martin. Also survived by nieces and nephews. She was born in Houma, and a resident of Harvey. She was a graduate of Our Lady of Holy Cross College and Hotel Dieu Nursing School and retired from West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero. Funeral Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Breast Cancer Association, 2605 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121, 504.833.4024. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 21 to August 22, 2012 JOHNSON, JANYAH Little Miss Janyah Johnson, a resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. A Grave-side Service will be held at at 11 a.m. in the Allen Chapel AME Cemetery on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. She is survived by her parents McKayla Johnson and Estmond Williams; sister Elaijah Johnson; grandparents Patricia Duncan, Joseph Isaac, Theodore Pratt and Theresa Williams; uncles Ronald, Anthony, Darrell and Davonte Johnson and aunts Meeka, Tina, Mary and Missy Johnson. She was preceded by grandfather Estmond Steib. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 21 to August 22, 2012 ROME, ROLAND, JR. Roland "R.L" L. Rome, Jr., 61, a native of Raceland and a resident of Houma, died on Sunday, August 19, 2012. A visitation will be held from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 and from 8 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. The burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic church cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his two brothers, Gary Rome, and Carl Rome, and his two sisters, Mary Ann Hammond, and Josie R. Barker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland Rome Sr. and Martha Bourgeois Rome, and his sister, Lois Rome. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 22 to August 23, 2012 JUNEAU, JOHN John Juneau, 83, died Monday, August 20, 2012 at 6:45 AM. He was a native of Mansura, and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2012 from 8 a.m. until Funeral Services at 11 a.m. at Unity Lodge #267. Burial: Terrebonne Memorial Park He is survived by his, wife, Myrnl Howell Juneau; daughters, Shirley Laurent, Glenda Jambon and son in law Tommy ; stepchildren, Kenneth Dubose, Thomas Dubose and Myrna Ann Dubose; grandchildren, Denton Laurent, Vanessa Walker and her husband Brian, Mitchell Jambon and Samantha Jambon; Numerous Step grandchildren and Step great grandchildren; brother, Fred Juneau He was preceded in death by his, first wife, Elisa Smith Juneau; parents, Oscar Juneau and Volcie Roy Juneau; sisters, Eppie Coleman and Axie Jenkins; brother, Roy Juneau. John founded, Juneau Marine Refrigeration & A/C, now under the ownership of Ed Laurent. He served in the United States Army during the World War II. Illustrious Brother John Juneau was a member of the Unity Lodge #267 and Terrebonne Fellowship #481, Walter I. Lanier #307 in Thibodaux, LA. He began masonry in EA Feb. 1, 1977, FC June 21, 1977, raised August 9, 1977 stood his exam in the MM degree on Nov. 22, 1989. He was the second member to get a perpetual membership in Unity Lodge. He became a shriner on May 13, 1978. He was Master of the Unity Lodge in 1989, District Deputy Grand Master of 12 Masonic District in 1994, and became a 33 degree Scottish Rite Member, November 12, 2005. He held a certificate in proficiency in Masonry and Order of the Eastern Star. He was Worthy Patron in 1986, 1987, 1992 and 2003. He served as Grand Sential of Eastern Star State of Louisiana in 1997 for Laura Quave Wall. John is the Emeritus president to the Scottish Rite and LA Bonne Marie, which he started in September 2009. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to LA Bonne Marie 1393 Roberts Drive Houma, LA 70364, or Scottish Rite Childhood Learning Center P.O. Box 15766 Baton Rouge, LA 70895, of which he was Emeritus Board of Directors or Unity Lodge Dyslexia School PO Box 921 Houma, LA 70361. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 22 to August 23, 2012 LEBOUEF, STEVE Steve Joseph LeBouef, 63, a native of Montegut and a resident of Bourg, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 from 9 a.m. to funeral time at St. Ann Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Church , Bourg. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Bourg,LA. He is survived by his wife, Julie Marie Leonard LeBouef, mother, Aimee "Theresa" Matherne LeBouef, daughters, Bridgette "BB" LeBouef Parks and husband Daniel, Connie LeBouef Sterkins and husband Michael Jr. "Mike", and Sandy LeBouef Guidry and husband Jean Jr. "Slugger"; brothers, Paul LeBoeuf and wife Jean, Michael LeBouef and wife Cynthia, Mark LeBouef and companion James; sisters, Anna Trosclair and husband David, and Kathy Shasser and husband Kurk, also six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Paul LeBouef, brother, Lloyd LeBouef, grandsons, Nathan Pinel, Tim LeBouef, Nickolas Parks, and his granddaughter , Ashley Parks He was an Electrician. He was U. S. Veteran. He was member of the VFW. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 22 to August 23, 2012 NAQUIN, MARIAN Marian M. Naquin, born on Jan. 28, 1948, a native and resident of Galliano died on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 at Samart-Mothe of Cut Off. A burial will follow in the Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her three sons, Andrew Naquin Jr., Chuck Naquin & Crystal Naquin, Drew Naquin & Amber Bailey; brothers, Forest Matherne & Jack Lafont Jr., eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Andrew Naquin Sr.; parents, Early & Enzie Matherne,; step-father, Jack Lafont Sr., and her brother, Buddy Matherne. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 23 to August 26, 2012 AUBERT, GLORIA SMITH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gloria Smith Aubert, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Chicago, Illinois died Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Wake services will be held on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois with interment following at the Oakwood Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois. She is survived by her three sons; Steve Aubert and Duke Aubert of Chicago, Illinois, and Hayward Aubert Jr. of Houma, Louisiana; her daughter, Doris Aubert of Chicago, Illinois; two brothers, David Smith and Jonathan Smith of Chauvin, Louisiana; two sisters, Ethel (Wilfred) Butler of Avondale, Louisiana; and Beatrice Brad of Katy, Texas; six grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend David and Martha Smith. Her siblings; Queen Esther Price, Rosalee Harris, Oceola Thomas, and Claude Smith. Leaks & Sons Funeral Home in Chicago, Illinois is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 23 to August 24, 2012 GEORGE, GERALD Gerald "Jerry" James George, 61, born on Sep. 26, 1950 in Thibodaux, Louisiana to Albert Thomas George and Teri George, passed away on August 19, 2012 in Hawaii. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 at Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Rd. Houston, TX 77055. Jerry was currently residing in Houston and was the owner of Aquatic Care. His Aquatic Care business was his child and he cared for it dearly, as he did his work family. He held a Bachelor degree in Marine Biology. Jerry will be remembered for his love of family, friends, philanthropy, traveling, sailing, swimming, tennis, biking, music, especially piano, reading, thinking, Spirituality. Jerry loved life and lived it to the fullest. His generosity was much but held privately. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald George of Thibodaux, LA. Survived by his siblings, Al George, Baton Rouge, LA, Marian George Bolen, Fayetteville, AR, John George, Thibodaux, LA and Peter George, Houma, LA; eight nieces; fourteen great-nieces and two great-nephews. Also surviving is a host of other family and friends in Houston, Thibodaux, LA and Fayetteville, AR. For those desiring, memorial contributions in Jerry's memory may be directed to the American Heart Association . ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 23 to August 24, 2012 GREGORY, RUTH Ruth "Ruthie" (Phillips) Gregory, 54, of Omaha, IL, passed away Friday, Aug.17, 2012 at 7:40 a.m. at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born June 2, 1958 in Houma, Louisiana, the daughter of Charles Alva and Winnie Margaret (Trosclair) Phillips. She married Stephen Estell Gregory October 12, 1996. Ruthie was a longtime cashier at Walmart in Carmi and a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Norris City. Surviving are her husband of 15 years, Stephen Gregory of Omaha; her mother, Winnie Phillips of Norris City; a daughter, Lina Lynnette LeBlanc of Jefferson, LA; a son and daughter-in-law, Shasha Jason and Heather LeBlanc of Herrin, IL; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Mona Faye and Andrew Pitre of Houma, LA, Sandra and Eddie Matrana, Lisa and Andy Elliott and Charlene Stover all of Norris City, and Donna Moore of Whitney, TX; four brothers and three sisters- in-law, Wayne and Sandy Kay Phillips of Crossville, Mark and Nancy Phillips of Norris City, Glen and Rita Phillips of McLeansboro, and Charles Ray Carter of Missouri; and four grandchildren, Tristan LeBlanc, Ivey LeBlanc, Aven LeBlanc and Katelyn Weihl. Funeral services were held Monday First Southern Baptist Church in Norris City, with burial in Powell Cemtery. Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City was in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 23 to August 24, 2012 HEBERT, RENA Sunrise 9/5/1916 Sunset 8/21/2012 Rena LeBlanc Hebert, 95, a native of Lockport and a resident of Larose, died at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. Visitation on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the KC Home in Larose and on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Funeral Mass at 12 p.m. Burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic church cemetery in Larose. She was the mother of Emile J. Hebert, Dolores A. Hebert and Jane M. LeBlanc; grandmother of Dustin M. Dore'; sister of Irvin P. LeBlanc and Godmother of Loretta C. Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah A. Hebert; parents, Octave Sr. and Notilia Gautreaux LeBlanc; son, Jimmy J. Hebert; sister, Jane LeBlanc Comeaux; three brothers, Alex J. Leblanc, Octave "Johnny" LeBlanc, Jr., Fred P. LeBlanc, Sr. and grandson, Jonathan L. Dore'. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church and was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Pallbearers are, Gary Compeaux, Dustin Dore', Charles Hunter, Andrew LeBlanc, John Matherne, and Dwayne Smith. In lieu of flowers donations to Holy Rosary School. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 23 to August 24, 2012 LACOBON, DONITA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donita "Bonnie" Lacobon, 77, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Visitation will continue on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by her children, Charles "Bati" Samanie Jr., Tammy M. Samanie, Albert "T-Vis" Verrett Jr., Timothy "T-Baby" Verrett, Pamela A. Verrett; sisters, Rita Lacobon, and Walterine Lacobon, and 25 grandchildren, and 21 great -grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her, son, Timmy Samanie; parents, William & Florence Lodrigue Lacobon; husband, Charles A. Samanie Sr.; Sisters, Eunice Billiot, Bessie Lodrigue, Lorraine Parfait & Cecile Guidry; brothers, Albert Lacobon Sr. & Justillian Lacobon. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 23 to August 24, 2012 LACOUR, ROBERT Robert Elvis Lacour, 88, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at 7:50 a.m. He was a native of Lafayette, and resident of Clinton, MS. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 from 10 a.m. until service time at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. He is survived by his, daughter, JoAnn Lacour Stokes and companion Steve Kelley, Clinton, MS, Debbie R. Pullaro and husband Don Pullaro, Houma, grandchildren, Shelli P. Beiza, Erika S. Bourgeois, Lauren Stokes, four great grandchildren, sister, Lou Ann Songy, Luling, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Horace Lacour, Sr. and Girdie Hoffpavir Lacour, brother, Horace Lacour, Jr. Mr. Robert first entered the United States Navy on September 10, 1941. He served during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He recieved numerous awards including, American Defense, Good Conduct, Navy Occupation and World War II victory medal. He retired from the Navy as Quartermaster First Class on December, 1963. He was a member of the American Legion and the Fleet Reserve Association. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 23 to August 25, 2012 MACK, RUTH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruth Mack, 89, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at 8:40 a.m. She was a native of Frankfurt, Germany and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on from at Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Mulberry Baptist Church. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Mulberry Baptist Church. Burial: St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2 She is survived by her, son, David Richard Mack and wife Sakeena Adams of Hurst TX; daughter, Barbara Mack Jakob of Houma; grandchildren, Todd Ryan Jakob, Kyle Austin Jakob and wife Vanessa, and Jonathan David Mack and wife Kimberly, Kayla Holland and Heather Holland; great- grandchildren, Kyle Austin Jakob Jr. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her, spouse, Richard Mack Parents, Albert Spangenthal and Ida Spangenthal; sister, Greta Spangenthal Cherry. She was a member/parishioner of Mulberry Baptist Church. Mack's Shoe Store The family of Mrs. Ruth Mack would like to thank STAT/AIM, St. Josephs Hospice, and her physicians for their care. The family would like to also thank Pat, Mary, Winnie, and most of all Tammy for her love and care. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 23 to August 24, 2012 TURNER, DOUGLAS Douglas Edward Turner, 26, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. A Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. A Religious Service will be held at 11 a.m. at Third Zion Baptist on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2012. A burial will follow in Young Mens Benevolent Cemetery at Lafourche Crossing. He is survived by parents Cheryl Turner Moore, Corey Moore, and Wilford Anderson; son Treyvan Alexander; daughter Dalaina Turner; brothers Wilford Turner, Dontrell Turner, Coriane Henderson, and Devon Henderson; sisters Darolyn Turner and Chnek Thomas; grandparents Alice Anderson, Leroy Triggs and Louella Triggs; and close friends Keyouka Thomas and Paige Castle. He was preceded in death by grandparents Clarence Anderson, Eldora Thomas and Ledora Jones. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 24 to August 25, 2012 DELATTE, VELMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Velma Marie Falgoust Delatte, 94, a native and resident of Vacherie, died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. A visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at the church. Burial will commence in Lady of Peace Catholic church cemetery in Vacherie. She is survived by her son, Carol J. "Red" Delatte and wife Donna of Gonzales; daughter, Coralie Stein and husband Raymond of Vacherie; granddaughters, Stacy Stein and husband Ronald Menjivar, Sr. of Houma, Erica Stein and husband Martin Riddle of San Diego, CA; grandson, Michael "Andy" Delatte; great-granddaughter, Kirby Riddle; great-grandson's, Blake A. Delatte and Ronald Menjivar, Jr.; sisters, Alice F. Becnel and Earline F. Becnel, both of Vacherie. Serving as pall bearers are; Andy Delatte, Blake Delatte, Martin Riddle, Ronald Menjivar, Sr. Gerald Falgoust, and Ralph Becnel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jules Joseph Delatte; parents, Charles and Regina Kliebert Falgoust; brothers, Maurice, Louis, Landreau, August, Olibert, Horace, and Evariste Falgoust; her sisters, Sidonie Falgoust; Norma Falgoust, Isabelle Falgoust, and Alicia Falgoust. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 24 to August 25, 2012 FORET, RUBY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruby F. Foret, 100, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Raceland died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. Visitation will be held at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A mass will be held at the church at 11am with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Catholic church cemetery. She was survived by her sons, Carroll Foret and wife Gale, Leon "Buddy" Foret, Jr. and wife Beverly, Peter V. Foret and wife Judy; daughters, Ena Boudreaux and husband Chester, Shotsie Jones and husband Howard, Linda DeBore; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon J. "Kaiser" Foret, Sr.; parents, Arthur and Agnes Fanguy Foret; son, Kenneth Foret, brother, Isaac Foret; sisters, Aline F. Duplantis, Allie F. LeBlanc, Mamie Taylor; great-grandson, T.J. Cantrelle, III. She was a member of St. Mary's Ladies Alter Society, Gold Star Mother, V.F.W. Auxiliary, and American Legion Auxiliary. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 24 to August 25, 2012 FOX, ANTOINETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Antoinette Steele Fox, 38, a native and resident of Chauvin, died on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012. Visitation from 9-11a.m., with a funeral at 11a.m. Visitation and Funeral Services will be held at Plymouth Rock B. C. on Saturday, August 25, 2012. Visitation from 9-11a.m., with a funeral at 11a.m. Burial at Cornerstone Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by her husband, Cleveland Fox; parents, Marian George and Alex Woods III, brothers, Ronald, James; Carl; Renard and Shedrick Williams; Milton and Waler George, Jr., and Stanley Woods; sisters, Dawn Williams; Terri Ricks; Ann Matthews; LeDora Dages and Charleen Brown. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 24 to August 25, 2012 HAZLETON, DONALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Lee Hazleton, 78, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 at 2:45 a.m. He was a native of Alexandria, and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 from 8 a.m. until Service time at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.. He is survived by his, Wife of 60 years, Barbara Harrell Hazleton, Children, Donna Hazleton Harlow and husband Michael of Mc Donough, GA, Susan Hazleton Carlos and husband Philip of Theriot, Ernest Keith Hazleton of Houma, Laura Hazleton Rice and husband Keith of Cypress, TX, and Amy Hazleton Neil and husband Michael of Houma; Grandchildren, Donald Lee Thomas and wife Sarah, Tonya Fick and husband Tommy, Heidi Pousson and husband Jimmy, Traci Diefenderfer and husband Eric, Shane Landry and wife Angie, Ben Hazleton and wife Monique, Michelle Hanks and husband James, Chris Hazleton and wife Kayla, Jaime Foret and husband Jean, Brian Carlos and wife Lisa, Heather Garret and husband Walker, Lindsay Bradford and husband Blake, Jessie Rice and wife Sarah, Holly Hazleton, Amy Ledet and husband Chase, Breanna Harlow, Jonathan Hazleton, Kaitlin Harlow, Randi Rice, and Michael Harlow and 23 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his, Parents, Ernest Leon Hazleton and Keitha Elaine Smith Hazleton; Brother, Arthur Clay Hazleton Don was a member of Living Word Church. He was a charter member of Terrebonne Black Bass Club, he was a member of the Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce and the Republican National Committee. He loved fishing, gardening and loved spending time with his family and going to "Camp Ma Famille". Don was a loving husband of 60 years. His family was his joy. He was co-owner along with his wife Barbara of Terrebonne Vending Company of Houma. Together they serviced Terrebonne and surrounding Parishes for 45 years. He was cherished by his family and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Living Word Church Building Fund. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 24 to August 26, 2012 ROSS, DAVID ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David Ross, age 78, a resident of Chauvin, and a native of Montegut, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2012. Visitation will be Saturday, August 25, 2012 at St. Peter Baptist Church, 669 HWY 55 in Montegut, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the Bisland Cemetery, 366 Lower Country Drive in Bourg. He is survived by his wife, Susan Jackson-Ross; two daughters, Jamie Ross Bryant and Valerie D. Ross; six brothers, Raymond Ross, Ernest Carter, Bernard Vincent, Nelson Vincent, Bernell Vincent and Herman Carter, Jr; two sisters, Rosa Mae Ross and Ernestine Lewis; two grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents; Clifton, Sr. and Pearl Ross, six brothers, Clifton Ross, Jr., James Ross, Percy Ross, Allen Ross, Sr., Sterling Ross and Ronald Ross; three sisters, Ross Parker, Edna Mae Ross and Alice Ross. David was a member of the Deacon Board at St. Peter Baptist Church. Retired Dozer Operator of Terrebonne Parish Consolidated. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 24 to August 25, 2012 TROSCLAIR, JERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerry Francis Trosclair, 74, a native and resident of Houma died on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012; and from 8 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at Falgout Chapel. Burial will commence in the Garden of Memories cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jane Lovell Trosclair; daughters, Darlene T. Strickland; brother, Harry Trosclair Sr.; four sisters, Dolores T. Benoit, Gloria T. Gayles, Josephine T. Bergeron and Remida Matherne; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph E. Sr. and Josephine Pellegrin Trosclair; son-in-law, Steven Allen Strickland; two brothers, Willie Comeaux, and Joseph E. Trosclair, Jr.; three sisters, Dorothy T. Bergeron, Audrey T. Kiker and Alice T. Hebert. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 24 to August 25, 2012 WASHINGTON, MICHELE Michele R. Washington, a native and resident of Kenner died on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and from 9 a.m. to Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at Cypress Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Province Memorial Park in Kenner. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Joyce and Rev. Robert J. Florence; her father, Edward Washington; sister, Torri R. Washington and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Deola and Freddie Bell, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Sam Johnson and Annie Washington. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 25 to August 26, 2012 ALLEMAND, DAVID Dave R. "T-Dav" Allemand, 89 a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off died on Thursday Aug. 23, 2012. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A mass will be held at the church at 11am with burial in Sacred Heart Catholic church cemetery. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Davaine and husband Jerry; sister, Joyce Bonvillian; one grandchild and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Rita Guidroz Allemand; father, Dave Allemand; mother, Nora Guidry; step-father, Mack Guidry; son, Ray Joseph Allemand; brothers, Alvin Allemand, Joseph Guidry. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 25 to August 26, 2012 DAVIS, WILLIAM JOSEPH Retired, Lt. Colonel William Joseph Davis, USAF, 93, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 at 5:12 PM. He was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral and funeral service will be held on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 at 12 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #1. He is survived by his, son, Robert William Davis, M.D. and wife Dana, Houma, grandchildren, Robin Claire Davis, M.D. and husband John Elliot Beducian and Lt. Hunter William Davis USAF. He was preceded in death by his, wife, Pauline "Polly" Davis, parents, William Thomas and Marie Pertuit Davis, brothers, James Davis, George Davis, and Eugene "Gene" Davis, sisters, Maria Millet, Ruth Daspit, Wilma Young, and Louise Eschete, Marie Burcin. He was a parishioner of St. Matthews Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the St. Matthews Episcopal Church and School rebuilding fund. Donations may be mailed to South Louisiana Bank, P.O. Box 1718, Houma, LA 70361, account number 02-0195-2. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 25 to August 26, 2012 THERIOT, BOBBY Bobby Theriot, 75, a native of Raceland, and resident of Thibodaux, passed away on Aug. 23, 2012. Visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Betty Duet Theriot; sons, Duane Theriot and wife Dannette, Brett Theriot and wife Stacy, Darren Theriot and wife Dawn; daughter, Vicki Theriot Tabor; grandchildren, Heather Theriot, Duane Theriot, Jr., Tabitha Theriot, Christopher Theriot, Shelby-Jane Theriot, Ava-Grace Theriot, Mallory Fields, Tyler Fields, Alexandra Theriot, Haden Theriot, Alyce Tabor; 2 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Theriot and Edna Champagne Theriot; brother, Leroy Theriot; grandson, Ian Theriot.. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 26 to August 28, 2012 DEGEYTER, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Rivet Degeyter, 67, a native and resident of Cut Off died on Wednesday Aug. 22, 2012. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 from 10 a.m. until funeral time. A mass will be held at the church at 12 p.m. with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Paul Degeyter, Sr.; son, Rory Degeyter and wife Shawn; step-son, Paul Degeyter, Jr.; step-daughter, Honorena "Mae" Degeyter; brothers, Alton Rivet, C.J. Rivet; sisters, Andy Verdin, Clarice Howard; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, two step-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Nita Orgeron Rivet; infant daughter; step-son, Gil Degeyter; brothers, Ethelen "T-Bay" Rivet, Raymond Rivet; great-grandson, Cameron Baker. She was a DVA Lifetime Member and past Commander for 15 years, Member of St. Joseph Alter Society for 20 years. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 26 to August 28, 2012 DEROCHE, NORMAN, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norman Joseph Deroche, Sr., 83, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012. Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious Services will be held on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012at 11 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Burial will be in Bisland Cemetery, Bourg. He is survived by his, daughter, Carolyn D. LeBoeuf and husband Danny; sons, Norman Deroche, Jr. and wife Tammy, Kerry Deroche and wife Becky; grandchildren, Kurt LeBoeuf, Ryan LeBoeuf and fiance ' Cacey Cadiere, Celeste LeBoeuf and companion Lee Green III, Norman Deroche III, Nicholas Deroche, Kami Deroche, Renee Aymond Dupre and husband Glynn, Jr., Johnathan Aymond and Joshua Aymond, great - grandchildren, Seth, Kelsey, and Logan LeBoeuf,Lee Green,IV, Taylor Dupre, and Alaina Dupre, brother, Whitney Deroche, Sr. and wife Barbara. He was preceded in death by his wife, Orine Moore Deroche; parents, Albert and Lucinda Matherne Deroche; Sisters, Stella D Hutchinson, Leonise D Boudreaux, Mildred D Theriot, and Josephine D Chouest; nephews, Wayne Hutchinson and Stanley Hutchinson. He was a bus driver and a mechanic for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a mechanic and pump attendant for the Terrebonne Parish Government. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 26 to August 28, 2012 PLEDGER, KENNETH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth Pledger, age 46, a resident and native of Houma, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 in Houma. Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 at Residence Baptist Church in Houma, La., from 8 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Burial in New Zion Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his mother, Emma Bonvillain, and Warb (Oceola) Pledger; three sons, Darnell Pledger, Storm Peldger and Kensley Calloway; six daughters, Rachael Robinson, Keira Johnson, Ivana Pledger, Kiersten Pledger, Mackenzie Pledger and Jilaceah Henry; three brothers, Rev. Irving (Erica) Scoby, Sr., of Providence Rhode Island, Brien (Cheryl) Pledger of Minneapolis Minnesota and Enoch (Tonya) Pledger, III, and one sister, Lisa (James) King, of and a host of relatives. Preceded in death by his wife, Tiffany Pledger, his grandparents, Enoch Pledger, Jr., and Winnie Pledger and Willie and Emma Bonvillain, and a sister, Nakia Bonvillain. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 26 to August 28, 2012 PLEDGER, TIFFANY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tiffany Pledger, age 40, a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 at her Houma residence. Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 27, 2012 at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m.. Burial will be in New Rising Sun Baptist church cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her parents, Joseph Townsend, Sr., her mother Martha T. Townsend; two daughters, Kirsten Suzanne Pledger and McKenzie Suzanne Pledger; one brother, Joseph Townsend, Jr., and a host of relatives and friends. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 26 to August 29, 2012 RICHOUX, DAVID ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== David Carl Richoux, 56, a native and resident of Cut Off died on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, in an accidental house fire. A visitation will be held from 8:30 until funeral time at 12 a.m. on Friday Aug. 31, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jacquelyn B. Richoux; mother, Janet C. Richoux; two daughters, Alaina Claire Spaulding and husband Justin, and Leslie Camille Richoux and fiancé Patrick Juban; two sisters, Charlene Orgeron and husband Glen, and Mary Cheramie and husband Ralph; nieces, Jean Orgeron Wells and Brad, and Ali Cheramie; nephew, Travis Orgeron; great niece, Bree Wells; great nephews, Sawyer and Brady Wells. He was preceded in death by his father, Noltay Richoux; In-laws, Milton and Aimee Badeaux; grandparents, Eddie and Jeanne Richoux, and Evylian and Josephine Cheramie. He was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer. David was the owner of David's AC & Electrical. He lived life for his family and friends. Any one that ever knew him knew he lived life to the fullest and brought great joy to all. In lieu of flowers donations to the following, Troop C, Grant a Wish Program, PO Box 607, Schriever, LA 70395 ATTN: Trooper Gilbert Dardar in memory of David Richoux Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 26 to September 1, 2012 RODRIGUE, BRANT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brant Joseph Rodrigue, 35, born October 21,1976 died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 in Houston, Texas from complications due to Leukemia. Although born in Galveston, Texas, he was more a native of Marrero, and resident of Houma. Visitations will be held at Chauvin Funeral Home Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. for extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home. Brant was a devoted husband to Dawn and loving father to Bryce Rodrigue. Beloved son of Marilyn Kelo Huhman, David E. Huhman and Raymond J. And Carol Rodrigue. Loving brother to Ryan A. Rodrigue and wife Wendy, uncle to Collin and (Godfather to) Logan Rodrigue. Cherished grandson to Arthur C. Kelo and Shirley C. Rodrigue, fond nephew of many and friend to all. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Babbette Heatherly Kelo and Howard R. Rodrigue. Employee of Bayou Testers and X-ray Services for 6 years, avid Nascar, Saints and LSU fan. Brant most enjoyed BBQ's and being with family and friends. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 26 to August 28, 2012 WEIDENBACHER, STEVE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Steve Weidenbacher, 57, a native of New Orleans and a resident of San Antonio, TX died on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012. There will be no services. He is survived by his parents, Don Weidenbacher and Bonnie Foret Weidenbacher; brother, Keith Weidenbacher; sister, Adele F. Dufrene and husband Bill Dufrene; and numerous nieces and nephews which he treated as his own. Special thanks to Tamara for all she did in his time of need. Special thanks and love also to Kathie for all her care and devotion in the past several years. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 27 to September 1, 2012 SHAW, GRANVILLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Granville "Cookie" Bernard Shaw, 82, died Saturday, August 25, 2012. He was a native of Patterson, and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 from 11 a.m. until service time at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at 12 p.m. at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. He is survived by his, wife, Margaret "Punkin" Gaidry Shaw, Houma, sons, Mark Shaw and wife Danielle Plauche', New Orleans, Scott Shaw and wife Jeanne Breaux, Houma, daughter, Susan Shaw and husband Jim Nickel, Baton Rouge, step children, Bernard Breaux, Houma, Jeanne Breaux Shaw, Houma, Andree Breaux, Shreveport, grandchildren, Samantha Claire Jarman, Mark Alexander Shaw, Justin Jean Plauche', Mary Marguerite Nickel, Isabella Wurzlow Nickel, John Hanson Shaw, Hunter Ian Shaw, sister, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Shaw, Berwick, LA. He was preceded in death by his, parents, John Berwick Shaw, Jr. and Camille Marie LeBlanc Shaw, former wife, Claire Wurzlow Shaw, brother, John Berwick Shaw, III. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. He was an Oil and Gas Abstractor for Wurzlow Abstract Company for fifty years. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict as an Airman First Class. He was a past member of the Jaycees and the Krewe of Terreanians. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Haydel Memorial Hospice. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 27 to August 28, 2012 MILES, NELLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nellie Miles, a native of Elizabeth City, NC and a resident of Donladsonville, died on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012. A visitation will be held at True Light Worship Center, 1012 W. Orice Roth Rd., Gonzales from 11 a.m. to Religious Services at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. A burial will follow in the Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville. She is survived by her husband, Steve Miles; one son, Davarin and Catherine Miles; one daughter, Tracey and Arnold Francis, three grandchildren, six sisters, six brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Spellman, Sr. Arrangements by Williams and Southall Funeral Home. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 28 to August 29, 2012 BRYAN, BOBBY Bobby E. Bryan, 78, a native of Downsville, LA and a resident of Leeville, LA died on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. There will be no services. He is survived by his wife Juanita Bryan; two sons, Daniel "Dan" Bryan, and Darel Bryan; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ottis and Thelma Bryan. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 28 to August 29, 2012 CHERAMIE, CARRIE Carrie Cheramie, 83, a homemaker, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma died on Friday, Aug. 24th, 2012 at 6:04 PM at the Oaks in Houma. Visitation will commence on Saturday, Sep. 1, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic church mausoleum in Cut Off. She is survived by one son; Jody Patrick Cheramie; two daughters; Phyllis A. Boudreaux and husband Gerrieth Boudreaux, Sandra J. Plaisance and husband Glenn Plaisance, daughter In law; Michelle Fields Cheramie, one sister; Bernice Cheramie, eight grandchildren; Karey Boudreaux & wife Hannah, Lanie Roberts & husband Robin, Jamie Stazak & husband Christopher, Sr., Tara Plaisance & fiancé' Cole Matherne, Elizabeth Cheramie, Cameron Cheramie, Nicole Eymard, & Dr. Corey Eymard, four great-Grandchildren; John Melancon, Hannah Staszak, Christopher Staszak, Jr., & Lucy Roberts. She was preceded in death by; her husband; Ralphton J. Cheramie, her parents; Edwin Terrebonne & Macy Pierce Terrebonne Orgeron, one daughter; Mona Eymard, two brothers; Alvin Terrebonne & Edwin Terrebonne, Jr., one sister; Lois Constransitch, and one grandchild; Tatum Melancon. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland entrusted with arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 30 to September 1, 2012 PRIMEAUX, DOROTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Primeaux Mae Dorothy, 81, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 at 10:42 p.m. She was a native of Crowley, and resident of Gray. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 from 9 a.m. to service time, 11 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home Burial follows in Grace Christian Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her, Son: Paul A. Primeaux Jr and wife Valarie Primeaux of LeBannon, TN Daughters: Linda Primeaux Myers and husband Richard Myers of Lafayette, Cathey Primeaux Hardeman and husband Sparky Hardeman of Houston, Jackie Primeaux of Houma, Denise Primeaux Davis and husband Duane Davis of Gray, Radessa Primeaux Hall and husband Craig Hall of Gray, brothers, Fernis LeBlanc, Dewey LeBlanc, Lawrence LeBlanc, grandchildren, Chris Myers, Sarah Latiolais, Becky Morvant, Robert Myers, Hanna Pollet, James Hardeman, Samuel Hardeman, Levi Hardeman, Kara Adams, Emily Bowie, Ginny Primeaux, Caleb Primeaux, Jessica Chaisson, Ryan Soudelier, Aaron Davis , Raeana Soudelier, Khiana Hall, Trey Hall, Candance Hall and Brooke Hall; great-grandchildren, Kylie Bowie, Kael Adams, Grace Pollet, Luca Primeaux, Emma Chaisson, Madeline Chaisson, Charlee Davis Jeanne Myers, James Morvant, William Myers, Jack Latiolais, and Mary Latiolais. She was preceded in death by her, spouse, Paul Primeaux, parents, Dewey LeBlanc and Domethilde Foreman LeBlanc, brother, Ray LeBlanc. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 30 to September 1, 2012 SAVOIE, DIANNE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dianne Mader Savoie, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 9 a.m.., Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012. A memorial service will be held at St. Louis Catholic Church in Bayou Blue at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. She is survived by her beloved husband Peter Christopher Savoie; two sons: Donald Wayne "Duke" Boyne II and wife Misha Hulse Boyne of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Christopher "Chris" Patrick Boyne of New Orleans; her brother Danny Mader from Houma; her maternal aunt Margie Clement from Mandeville and her paternal aunt Joan Silver from New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elton Mader and Rosie Clement Mader and her husband's daughter Alison Kay Savoie. Dianne was a community activist and was extremely instrumental in raising awareness about dyslexia. From 1990-1997, she was Coordinator of the Vandebilt Catholic High School Dyslexia and ADD Program, a program that gained national recognition and served as a model for other schools to emulate. She helped promote legislation for the education of dyslexic students and took great pride in supporting the establishment of the Louisiana Center for the Study of Dyslexia and Related Disorders at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. For the past fifteen years, she was the Coordinator of the Giardina Family Foundation, collaborating with other non-profit organizations, schools, etc. on endeavors to provide current research-based information for professionals, parents, and the community to foster a greater understanding of individuals with reading disorders and ADHD. Dianne's dream of creating a tuition-free public school for this unique population of individuals became a reality when The Maxine Giardina Charter School in Thibodaux was chartered in 2007. Dianne served on The MAX Board of Directors as its secretary since its inception. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The MAX Charter School, P.O. Box 2072, Thibodaux, LA 70310 ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 BAILEY, CARL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carl Bailey, Jr., 77, a native of Donner and a resident of Gibson, died on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. A visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 from 8 a.m. to funeral time, 11 a.m. at Community Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Constance Norman Bailey, sons, Rodney Batiste and Zachary Bailey, daughters, Dwan Bailey; Gloria Cormier and husband Percy; Carlotta Bailey Trosclair and husbad Dwane; Denise Netters; Cheryl Alston; Margie Scoby and husband Minister Tom Scoby, and Pamela Washington and husband Sterling, 25 grandchgildren, and 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Bailey, Sr. and Sophornia Givens, daughter Margaret Ann Bailey and Hope James, son, Carl Bailey III, brother, Warren Sanderford, sister, Martha B. Christon, and grandson, Kortez Brown. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 BLANCHARD, EULA Eula Orgeron Blanchard passed away on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. She was 68, a native of Lockport and resident of Thibodaux. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. She is survived by her three children, Rodney Blanchard and wife Christina, Dana Duet and husband Darren, and Dawn Morvant and husband Jay; grandchildren, Samantha Breaux, Rebecca Blanchard, Spencer Duet, Carson Duet, Erin Blanchard and Jorden Morvant; siblings Roland Orgeron and Beulah Griffin. She is preceded in death by her parents Lorida and Esnair Orgeron, Sr., brothers EJ Orgeron, Gene Orgeron and Ernest Orgeron. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 FALGOUT, NOLAN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nolan Joseph Falgout, age 92, of Shreveport passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 after a brief illness. Arrangements are being handled by Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Ave. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:30 a.m., with Fr. Thomas Elavunkal officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery on St. Vincent's Ave. Mr. Falgout proudly served his country as a part of the US Army seeing action during World War II in the European Theater. Mr. Falgout lived in Gretna, LA for 36 years and relocating in Shreveport after Hurricane Katrina. He was a longtime employee with Chevron Oil Company as a Field Foreman. He was a faithful member of the Roman Catholic Church attending both St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton and St. Joseph's Catholic Church and a member of Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ackney J. and Bessie Founier Falgout; sisters, Lillie Naquin, Josephine Folse, Barbara Folse, Emma Gaudet and Verna Breaux; and brothers, Ernest Falgout, Alcee Falgout, Sidney Falgout. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rena Falgout of 73 years; daughters Elaine Norris and husband William of Shreveport, LA and Maxine Becker of Conroe, TX; Grandsons John Becker, Eric Becker, William Norris, III and Greg Becker; Granddaughter, Stacey Norris Green; Great Grandchildren, Matthew Becker, Allison Becker, Emily Becker, Ashley Becker Audrey Becker, Anwyn Norris and Kamryn Green; brothers, Dale Falgout and Ray Falgout; sister Beverly F. Lang as well as many friends. The family wishes to express special thanks to Staff at Guest Care of Spring Lake, the staff at The Gables as well as the attending doctors and staff at Willis-Knight Pierremont for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home, 3130 Arthur Teague Parkway, Bossier City, LA 71112. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 FLETCHER, THOMAS, V Thomas Jefferson Fletcher V, 39, a native of Houma and a resident of New Orleans, died of natural causes on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Interment at Crematorium, INC in Houma. He is survived by his father, Thomas J. Fletcher IV; mother, Peggy O. Bergeron; step father, Bernard Bergeron; son, Zach Fletcher, daughter, Santana Fletcher and Norma DeMeio (mother of Santana Fletcher; two brothers, Maurice Fletcher and wife Debbie Fletcher, and Monty Fletcher; and his sister, Mary Katherine He was preceded in death by his son, Pierre Fletcher. He was a United States Marine; a 1990 Graduate of OG Central Lafourche High School; graduate and instructor of Aveda Beauty College. He was also a former student at Delgado Community College for Mortuary Science and a member of the Nola Gay Men's Choir. Thomas lived his life to the fullest. He never met a stranger, his life was filled with quality not quantity. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 KING, CLARENCE Clarence "Hopper" King, 62, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A Religious Service will be held at 10 a.m. at Moses Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. A burial will follow in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his daughters Tonya Miller, Shawn Miller-Joseph, and Sandra Pharagood; sons, Byron Miller, Clarence Miller, and Kentrell Miller; brothers Oliver King and Albert King; and sisters Eva Mae Broussard, Elnora Ingram, Louise Robinson, Lois Watkins and Liza Broomfield. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie "Bud" King Sr. and Louise "Lou- Lou" King; stepson Edward Miller; brothers Willie King Jr., Alex King, and Junious King; and sisters Golena Wright and Eula Robinson. He was a member of Moses Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 MARTIN, DAVID David "Randy" Randall Martin, 63, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 at 7:45 a.m.. He was a native and resident of Houma. Services for Mr. Randy will be held at a later date. He is survived by his, wife, Doris Martin, brothers, Kent Martin and Kevin Martin, sisters, Rhoda Caldwell and Colette Martin. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Edward P. Martin and Vera Pellegrin Martin. He was an avid golfer, music lover and critic. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 MERONEY, ROYALL R.S. "Mickey" Meroney, born January 8, 1934, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. R.S. is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara Townsend Meroney of Gray Court, SC; his three children: Martha Meroney Cain and husband Michael of Gray Court, SC; Mitchell Sherman Meroney of Macae, Brazil and Rebekah Meroney of Bridge City, TX; and Lloyd Joe "Buddy" Meroney of Johnson City, TX and Lynn Meroney of Charleston, SC. He is survived by six grandchildren: Julia Sayegh and husband Michael of Gray Court, SC; Michael Meroney of Bartlesville, OK; Lindsey Rhea and husband Jeff of Greenville, NC; Kelly Meroney of Charleston, SC; Christian Meroney of Austin, TX; and Sara Cain of Gray Court, SC; four great-grandchildren: Michael and Nicholas Sayegh and Faith and Timothy Rhea. He is also survived by one sister, Elisabeth Thorn of Grand Saline, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin Meroney of Grand Saline, TX and Edith Odell Welborn of Apalachicola, FL; one brother, Reggie Meroney of Grand Saline, TX; and granddaughter, Monica Meroney of Rockwall, TX. R.S. graduated from Francis T. Nichols Junior College, Thibodaux, LA and Barry University, Miami, FL. He worked for 25 years in Iran and the Middle East ending his career as a manager with SEDCO, International drilling company. He loved fishing, hunting, reading, gardening, and cooking for friends and family. A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church in Fountain Inn, SC on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you give to Open Arms Hospice, McCall Hospice House, 1836 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 MITCHELL, ROOSEVELT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roosevelt "Bobby" Mitchell, 67, a native of St. James and a resident of Donaldsonville, died on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2012. A visitation was held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Also on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 from 9 a.m. to Religious Services at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in St. James. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Baptist church cemetery in St. James. He is survived by one son, Kurt and Tanya Mitchell; three daughters, Dr. Crystal and Adrian Consonery, Sr.; Alison Mitchell- Johnson and Leroy, and Brandy Mitchell, four brothers, six sisters, 11 grandchildren, his former wife, Beryl Weber, and a host of aunts, uncles nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Septeme Mitchell, Sr.; one daughter, Denise Dumas and a sister Beulah Morris. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 ORDOYNE, ALFRED Alfred "T-Al” Ordoyne, 59, a native of Gheens and a resident of Mathews, died on Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time at 12 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, 20112 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 12 p.m. on Monday at the church, followed by a burial in Sacred Heart Catholic church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judy Dufrene Ordoyne; son, Casey Ordoyne and wife Jennifer Cheramie Ordoyne; daughter, Amy Ordoyne; brother, Peggy O. Bergeron and Ann Rodrigue; four grandchildren, Colby Rebstock, Madalyn Rebstock, Westin Ordoyne and Natalie Ordoyne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orestile J. Ordoyne and Winnie Hartman Ordoyne; brothers, Eddie Ordoyne; sisters, Penny Murry and Rose Wegner. He was a Catholic. He enjoyed gathering of family and friends and loved drinking coffee and listening to Cajun music. Alfred was a Machanic. Samart-Mothe is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 SHOFFNER, TOM ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1208.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tom Shoffner, 60, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 at 8:24 a.m.. He was born in McLeansboro IL, native of Oklahoma, and longtime resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Liturgy of the Word will be held on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.. Burial: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his, Spouse: Rena Babin Shoffner of Houma LA Parents: Monica Shoffner and late husband Ivan Shoffner Son: Ivan Alex Shoffner of Houma LA Daughter: Lacy Shoffner and fiance' Ryan Smith of Houma LA Brother: Robert Shoffner and wife Sharon Shoffner of Alexandria VA. He is also survived by many family and friends. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. They will miss his quick wit and knowledge. He will be missed by all who knew him. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 TINGLE, ESMERALDA Esmeralda Tingle, 85, a resident of Choctaw, died in Morgan City Aug. 27, 2012. She is survived by her son George Elwood Tingle and his Wife Darlene, daughter Patricia Ann Littrell and her husband Gilbert, also by her four grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her companion Claude Hebert, and her first husband Asa Elwood Tingle. Her wishes were to be cremated . =============================================================================