OBITUARIES for SRPTEMBER 2012; TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan Last Modified: 1 Oct 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 September 1 to September 2, 2012 BABIN, ODILIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Odilia Cadiere Babin, 95, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012 at 2:08 a.m. Visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept., 4, 2012 from 8 a.m. until service time at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #1. She is survived by her sons, Edmond J. Babin and wife Catherine, Stanley Babin and wife Nancy, Reubin Babin and companion Iris Pitre and Ronald Babin and wife Sonja, thirteen grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Edmond Anthony Babin, parents, Thomas Cadiere and Jennie Pitre Cadiere, grandson, Philip Andrew Babin, great grandson, Devin Michael Babin, sisters, Mrs. Ovide(Leola)Babin, Mrs. Ivy(Viola)Lirette and Mrs. Jeffery(Shirley)Babineaux, brothers, Wilbert Cadiere, Harris Cadiere, Joseph Cadiere and Shelby Cadiere. She was a parishioner of Maria Immaculata Catholic Church and her favorite pastime was crocheting. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 1 to September 2, 2012 BAUDOIN, RICKEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rickey Jean Baudoin, 50, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Houma, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. Visitation will be Saturday, September 01, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Houma. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Cemtery in Houma. He is survived by his mother, Gloria Baudoin, father, Lionel "LJ" Baudoin, sister, Lisa Baudoin, grandmother, Mary Detillier. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lionel Jean Baudoin, Sr., Alcide Naquin and Gertrude Naquin. He was employed by White Tail Oilfield Services. Samart Funeral Home of Houma in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 28 to September 4, 2012 CHERAMIE, CARRIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carrie Cheramie, 83, a homemaker, a native of Cut Off and resident of Houma died on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 at 6:04 p.m. at the Oaks in Houma. Visitation will commence on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 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. She is survived by her 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, son-in-law; Tommy Eymard, one sister; Bernice Cheramie, eight grandchildren; Karey Boudreaux and wife Hannah, Lanie Roberts and husband Robin, Jamie Stazak and husband Christopher, Sr., Tara Plaisance and fiancé Cole Matherne, Elizableth Cheramie, Cameron Cheramie, Nicole Eymard, and Dr. Corey Eymard, four great-grandchildren; John Melancon, Hannah Staszak, Christopher Staszak, Jr., and Lucy Roberts. She was preceded in death by; her husband; Ralphton J. Cheramie, her parents; Edwin Terrebonne and Macy Pierce Terrebonne Orgeron, one daughter; Mona Eymard, two brothers; Alvin Terrebonne and Edwin Terrebonne, Jr., one sister; Lois Constransitch, and one grandchild; Tatum Melancon. Carrie was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 1 to September 2, 2012 MAYEAUX, NATHALIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nathalie "Nat" Mayeaux, 81, a native of Ville Platte and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012. Visitation will be on Monday, Sept.3, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Louis Church, Bayou Blue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Louis Church. Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery, Houma. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie M. Dempster, son, David "Mark" Mayeaux, Sr. and wife Patty, grandchildren, David "Mark" Mayeaux, Jr., Eva Nicole Mayeaux, Curtis Michael Ledet, Jr.. and Faye Callahan, great- grandchildren, Zeth David Mayeaux, Ava Elizabeth Mayeaux, Jerrad, Kristen, Hayden, Drake, Fara, Curtis Michael Ledet, III , Felicity. She is preceded death by her son, Kerry James Mayeaux, brother, John LaFleur, father , Archange LaFleur, and her mother, Hilda Vidrine. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from August 31 to September 1, 2012 PITRE, MARK Mark O. Pitre "Markcoon", passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. at age 43. He was a resident of Houma and a native of Thibodaux. Visitation will be 8 a.m. until funeral time on Sunday, Sept 1, at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Following will be a mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his companion Anissa Kellar, andparents, Carol Pitre and Jennette Pitre, brothers, Todd Pitre and spouse Lou, and sisters, Karen Guillot, companion Keith Guidry, nephew, Justin Pitre and niece Mallari Guillot. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 ANSELMI, HARRISON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harrison J. "Harry" Anselmi, 81 a native and resident of Golden Meadow passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Chapel on Monday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church from 9 a.m. until funeral time. A mass will be held at the church at 11 a.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Joyce G. Anselmi; son, Lance Anselmi; daughter, Jana Anselmi Cheramie and husband Rickie; sisters, Ada Belle Crabtree, Doris Eschete, Nora Anselmi, Nila Lasseigne; grandchildren, Brody Savoie and fiancé Sierra Punch, Sly Cheramie, Seth Harrison Cheramie, Lucas Anselmi, Remy Anselmi, Nate Anselmi, Craig LeBlanc; great-grandchildren, Janee' LeBlanc, Brecken LeBlanc, Ryder LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean "John" and Nora Anselmi; sisters, Evolia Duet, Aline Plaisance, Geneva Lafort. Mr. Anselmi is a member of Louisiana Cajun Music Hall of Fame. He loved playing music for any charity event. He loved playing music and making people happy. He loved to fish, but most of all he very proud of his grandsons and great- grandchildren. He was always ready with a joke and a song in his heart. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 BILLIOT, ROY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy Joseph Billiot, Jr., 40, a native of Houma and a resident of Reno,NV died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. He is survived by his two sons; Dante' and Raleigh Billiot, mother and step father, Marian Smiley and Glynn Smiley; father, Roy J Billiot, Sr.; sisters and brothers; Tahita Delatte, Clarissia Billiot, Sheldon Smiley,Cherub Smiley, Richard Aaron, Jerimiah, John, Jasmine, Jade, Jewels, Devin, Brandi, and Cheyenne, devoted friends, Cliff Vaughn and Grace Billiot. He was preceded in death by; his grandparents, Junius W Fitch and Cecile S. Fitch, Aaron Billiot, Shirley Boudreaux, andShelby Smiley and Winnie Smiley. Samart Funeral Home of Houma in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 BOQUET, NEVA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Neva Deroche Boquet, 93, a native and a resident of Bourg, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and Monday Sep. 3, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time at St. Ann Catholic Church, Bourg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Bourg. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Bourg. She is survived by; her sons, Harold Boquet, Sr. and Shirley, Leroy Boquet, Sr. and wife Martha, Earl Boquet, Sr. and wife Julia, Richard Boquet, Sr. and wife Ethel, Daniel Boquet, Sr. and wife Chris, James Boquet, Sr. and wife Debra; daughters, Gloria Romero and husband Walter Sr., Barbara Noel, Dorothy Matherne and husband Elson Sr., Evelyn Matherne, Joan Harp and husband Leo, Karen Fonseca and husband Daniel, Geraldine Bedell and husband James Jr., Lynell LeBoeuf and husband Dale; wife of the late Gerald "Jerry" Boquet, Elaine Boquet, 65 grandchildren; 129 great-grandchildren; 63 great-great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by, her husband; Alcee "Nick" Boquet, parents; Gilbert Pierre and Selina Marie Martin DeRoche, son; Gerald "Jerry" Boquet, daughter- in-law wife of Daniel Boquet, Charlotte Boquet, grandson ; Earl Boquet, Jr., granddaughters, Tracy, Paula and Lisa Boquet; great-grand sons, James Boquet and John Gordon; brothers- Luther, Calvin, and Marvin DeRoche. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 DAIGLE, PATRICK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patrick Daigle 81, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 at home with wonderful care from St. Joseph Hospice. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. A prayer service will immediately follow the visitation in the funeral home chapel, with burial taking place after services at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa Navarre Daigle; seven children, Patricia Morvant, Ronnie Daigle and wife Sharon, Joanne Legendre, Connie Daigle, Elaine Cortez and husband Huey Jr., Kevin Daigle and wife Daleena, and Karen Daigle and husband Jeff; one brother, Richard Daigle; 16 grandchildren, Derek Stevens, Shelly Blanchard, Tabitha Morvant, Cory Daigle, Fredi Daigle, Kellen Cortez, Terence Cortez, Ariel Cortez, Heather Daigle, Emily Daigle, Taylor Loew-Garrelts, Dakota Loew-Garrelts, Dylan Loew-Garrelts, Brandon Naquin, Ali Naquin, and Dru Naquin; twelve great-grandchildren, Derek Stevens Jr., Mathew Stevens, Austin Navarre, Alyssa Boyd, Brayden Boyd, Alayna Boyd, Michael Daigle, Andi Daigle, Alec Daigle, Cohen Daigle, Baylen Daigle, and Landon Cortez. He is preceded in death by his parents, Armand and Celima LeBeuf Daigle; seven siblings, Esther D. Talbot, Chester, Clarence, Edward, Murphy, Allen "Joe", and Willie Daigle; and grand-daughter, Sydney Patrice Naquin. Patrick was a parishioner of Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church who enjoyed his Saturday ritual starting with 4 p.m. mass followed by dining at Politez and dancing at a local dance hall. He enjoyed and cherished his loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved to spend time outside working and up keeping his yard. His family was everything to him. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 5, 2012 DUBOIS, GARLON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Garlon "Ray" Dubois, 60, born March 23, 1952, a native of Kaplan and a resident of Houma, was taken by ALS peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 03, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 from 9 a.m. to funeral time at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 04, 2012at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Houma, with cremation following. Burial will be held in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Houma. He is survived by his former wife, Diane Sons Dubois of 35 years who stood by him till the end; daughter, Michelle Duplantis and husband Spencer; granddaughter, Brooke Duplantis; a very loving protective pet dog "Chewie"; his father Ernest Dubois, Sr.; 5 brothers, Ernest Jr. and wife Cindy, Jean' and wife Brenda, Carol and wife Cathy, Lee and wife Pam, and Chuck Dubois; 3 sisters, Brenda Dubois, Donna Arceneaux and husband Mark, Sue Floyd and husband Lawrence; brother-in-laws, Michael Sons and wife Brenda, Timmy Sons and wife Sheila, Craig Sons, Charles Hart, and Pat Brown; sister-in-laws, Barbara Kyle and husband Johnny, and Debora Brown; Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews that loved him dearly. He is preceded in death by his mother Anna T. Jones; stepfather, Sam Jones; sister, Lois Dupuy; nephew, Chuck Dubois, Jr.; father-in-law, Edward "EJ" Sons; mother-in-law, Odette Sons; sister-in-law, Peggy Sons. Pall bearers are: Bridgette Brown, Chuck Dubois, Carol Dubois, P.J. Brown, Troy Kyle and Benjie Dupuy. He was a great father, grand father, and friend till the end. He inspired many. He was a very out going person. He loved to spend time with family and friends. Anyone who knew him, knew his granddaughter was his world. He was a very hard worker and a great provider. He served in the United States Army. He left us a lot of great memories. He will be missed by many and never forgotten. We would like to thank Dr. Michael Charlet, The VA Clinic in New Orleans, Joycelynn from Southern Home Care, Tina and Tammy from Amedysis, and some special family members who helped out till the end. Till we meet again, we love you! Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 DUPLANTIS, EULA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eula Mae Boudreaux Duplantis, 95, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 4:10 p.m.. She was a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until service time at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Holy Family Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her, daughters, Mary Ann Duplantis, Rose Ann Duplantis, Helen Duplantis, 20 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, 19 great great grandchildren, brother, Delvin Boudreaux. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Albert Joseph Duplantis, parents, Joe Boudreaux and Velita Toups Boudreaux, son, Warner Peter Duplantis, Sr., daughters, Nita Duplantis Pellegrin and Eve Duplantis LeBoeuf, grandson, Warner Duplantis, Jr. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a shrimp peeler for the shrimp company for many years. She quit at seventy years old. She enjoyed puzzles and playing cards. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 GISCLAIR, DORIS Doris G. Gisclair, 71 native and resident of Golden Meadow, was born on Sunday, Sept. 29, 1940 in Golden Meadow and passed away on Friday Aug. 31, 2012 in Golden Meadow. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 from 1 p.m. until funeral time. A mass will be held at the church at 3 p.m. with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic church cemetery. She was survived by her son, Darryl "Darrow" Gisclair and companion Nikki Gerald; daughters, Pam Terrebonne and husband Rickey, Brenda Gisclair; sisters, Lena Rousse, Gloria Cheramie, Annabel Verdin, Linda Cheramie, Gail Johnfroe; grandchildren, Celeste Cheramie and husband Joseph, Jordon Gisclair, Hunter Gerald; great-grandchild, Ayden Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Gisclair; parents, Lionelle and Evella Guidry; brothers, Leffery Guidry, Norces Guidry; sister, Brenda Guidry. Doris was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed Bowling, Ironing, Horse Rodeo and playing Pedro. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 GLENN, PEGGIE August 5, 1941 ~ September 1, 2012 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== A time of remembrance and refection will be observed Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at Hargrave Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Morgan City at 8 a.m. until services. A going home celebration will begin a 10 a.m. at Frist Baptist Church. Mrs. Peggie will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery. Peggie Allred Glenn was born in Manila, Arkansas on August 5, 1941, and was a resident of Morgan City for nearly 50 years . She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, September 1, 2012 at home in Morgan City, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Peggie worked alongside her husband Joe for more than 30 years as Secretary of Joe's Boots & Work Clothes. Mrs. Peggie was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Morgan City for over 40 years. Mrs. Peggie loved the Lord with all her heart, soul, and strength. She served as Children's Director for many years. She taught Vacation Bible School and was a long time Sunday School Teacher. Mrs. Peggie was a artist who enjoyed painting, wood craft, and creating works of art with cypress knees. Mrs. Peggie was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. Mrs. Peggie leaves behind to cherish her memories, her husband of 52 years Mr. Joe Glenn, of Morgan City, her mother Katherine Allred, of Morgan City, her son Scott Glenn, his wife Angelia, of Morgan City, her daughter Cindy Welch and her husband John, of Houma, her brother Edward Allred, of Arkansas, and her six grandchildren Ashley Welch, Chassidy A. Glenn, Joseph A. Glenn, Alisha Flenner, Stephanie Flenner, and Rebekah Flenner. Mrs. Peggie is preceded in death by her father E.B. Allred, her brother Morris Allred, and her grandson Michael Welch. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 GROS, JOSEPH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph S. Gros, 82, a native of Morgan City and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 6pm-9pm at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel, and on Monday Sept. 3, 2012 8 a.m. until Funeral Time at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious Services will be Monday Sept. 3, 2012 at 11a.m. Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery He is survived by his wife of 63 years Antoinette(Toni) Waguespack Gros. Three sons, Harold Gros and wife Karen of Goosecreek, S.C., Thomas(Tommy) Gros and wife Dorothy of Berwick, Mark Gros and wife Elvina of Bayou Blue. Three Daughters, Joann Folse and husband Skeets of Patterson, Patricia (Pat) DiTucci and husband David of Bradenton, Fl., Gwendolyn(Gwen) LeBlanc and husband David of Thibodaux. 15 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister Enola Gros Waguespack and husband Charles. One brother Edward Gros and wife Loretta, all of Thibodaux. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eusebe and Mabel Ledet Gros, Brothers, Edwin, Nolan, Milton, Robert(Bobby) Gros. Three sisters, Lily Mae Berger, Marie Benoit, and Betty Collier. One grandson Benjamin Gros. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 JONES, CLARENCE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence Jones, Jr., a resident of Lake Charles and a native of Houma, La., died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. at Martin De Porres Health Care in Lake Charles. Graveside service will be Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at 1 p.m. in the Southdown Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by; his sisters, Gloria Mitchell and her husband Larry, and Bertha Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 LASSEIGNE, WILBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilbert J. Lasseigne, 84, a native and resident of Galliano, died on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, and on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian burial will commence at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano. A burial will follow in the Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rena Boquest Lasseigne; three sons, Brian Lasseigne and wife Glendia, Dean Lasseigne and wife Sarah, and Jack Lasseigne and wife Jill; two daughters, Donna Mousseau, Nicole Callais and husband Dexter; five brothers, Nolan Sr., Arsen Jr., Ivy Sr., Norby, Johnny Sr. Lasseigne; one sister, Myrna Blanchard; 13 grandchildren; three step- grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arsen Sr. and Sisca Lasseigne; brother, Alex Lasseigne Sr.; two sisters, Augustine Martin, Gloria Lasseigne; and one great grandchild, Ruth Marie Lassigne. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a retired shrimper and Oil Field Worker and enjoyed 26 years of retirement. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 LEDET, WILLA MAY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willa May Robichaux Ledet, 82, of Thibodaux, passed away at home with her family at her bedside on Sept. 2, 2012. Services will be held on Tuesday Sept. 4, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. all taking place at St. Joseph Co-Catherdral Thibodaux. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery Thibodaux. She was a devoted, gentle and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many who will be sadly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lena Robichaux; her brother, Junior Robichaux; her sisters, Janelle Robichaux, and Delta Robichaux, and daughter-in-law, Carole Ledet. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years , Clifton Ledet; by their five children and their spouses, Karl Ledet, Kevin (Amy) Ledet, Lynne (Dennis) Bayhi, and Lyddy (Jeff) Lindley, all of Thibodaux, and Beryl Ledet Dupont of Gulfport, Miss.; and their twelve grandchildren, Jennifer Dupont (Skipper) Kalil of Gulfport, Miss.; Lara Ledet (Billy) Bellanger of Lockport; Colin Ledet of Austin, TX; and Erin Ledet (Trep Lombard), Rae Ledet, Dennis Michael Bayhi, Rebecca Bayhi, Lauren Bayhi, Michelle Bayhi, Jonathan Lindley, Sara Lindley, and Hunter Lindley, all of Thibodaux. She leaves behind six beautiful great-grandchildren; Grant and Mary Catherine Kalil of Gulfport, Miss.; Nate and Mya Bellanger of Lockport, Louisiana; and Madison and Reagan Lombard of Thibodaux. She also leaves behind three brothers Audrey Robichaux and Felton (Carole) Robichaux, both of Raceland, Louisiana and Raleigh (Merlyn) of Schriever, Louisiana. Willamay was a devoted Catholic who lived her faith day in and day out. She was an avid seamstress and wonderful cook who savored home cooking. She was a simple woman of the earth who enjoyed planting sunflowers and watching them grow. Her main focus in life was providing her family with the love and comforts and home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Hospital or St. Genevieve School. Landry Funeral Home, 821 Canal Boulevard, Thibodaux, La., is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 ONCALE, RAYMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond P. Oncale, 55, a native and resident of Raceland, died on Friday Aug. 17, 2012. Visitation was held at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church on Saturday 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. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Oncale; daughter, Yvonne Blanchard; brothers, Frank Oncale, Clarence Alonzo, John Alonzo, Louis Guidry, Joe Guidry, Brian Pierce; sisters, Rosemary Alonzo, Valerie Alonzo, Helen Alonzo, May Ann Guidry, Judy Chiasson, Cookie Brace, Susan Oncale. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Katherine Hoffman Oncale; brothers, Mark Oncale, Peter Alonzo; sisters, Kathleen Pitre, Gayle Oncale, Florence Voisin. In lieu of flowers, please make in kind donations to help family with medical and funeral expenses. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 ORDOYNE, EMILY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emily Sanchez Ordoyne, 89, born July 19, 1923 died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 at 5:52 p.m. in Thibodaux. She is a native and resident of Thibodaux. Visitations will be held at Thibodaux Funeral Home Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will resume Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Thibodaux. Emily was survived by her special nieces, Gale Perez Adams & Debra Perez Rodrigue; special nephews, Freddie Perez Sr., Donald J. Perez & Gary P. Perez; niece, Anita Perez Robinson; close niece to family, Doris Thibodaux Tabor; close nephew to family, Norris Sanchez. She was a special Maw Maw to Heidi Hutchens, Jared Adams, Nicholas Rodrigue, Ulyssia R. Antee, Laci Dantin. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and many more. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Roy Anthony Ordoyne; parents, Joseph Sanchez & Louisa Pitre Sanchez; brothers & sisters, Antoine J. Sanchez, Salvadore Sanchez, Lucien Sanchez, Mars Sanchez, Ulysses Sanchez, Ulyssia S. Perez, Mrs. Ozeno Thibodaux, Mrs. Edward Tabor, Mrs. Orestille Hebert, Mrs. Eddie Ponville & Mrs. Adam Hebert. Her pallbearers will be: George Adams, Collin Willis, Freddie Perez, Donald Perez, Gary Perez, Nicholas Rodrigue & Mark Rodrigue. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 TIVET, EUNICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eunice "PuLut" Theriot Tivet, age 77, a native of Theriot, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Visitation will be at St. Eloi Catholic Church, Theriot, on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at St. Eloi Cemetery. She is survived by her son Kerry Tivet, and wife, Sherry; daughters, Sherilyn Poiencot, and husband, Keith; and Annette "Nettie" Poiencot, and husband, Brian; grandchildren, Toni Bourg, husband, Davey; Ashley Shelly, husband, Matt; Ben Tivet, wife, Lacie; Josh Tivet, wife, Vironica; Michelle Harker, husband, Steve; Lori Bijeaux, husband, Lance; and Jamie Dugas, husband, Josh; and 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Also survived by two brothers, Junior Theriot, wife, Anna Mae; and Lawrence "Cat" Theriot, wife, Joy. She is preceded in death by her husband Hubert Tivet; a son, Terry Tivet; parents, Isaac and Adele Theriot; a brother, Johnny Theriot; and a sister, Rita Mae Dumond. She was a parishioner of St. Eloi Church, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed, sewing, gardening, arts & crafts, and helping others. Special Thanks for loving support for Dr. Brian Matherne and Dr. Bruce Guidry through out her years. Also thank you to the Medical Team and Haydel Memorial Hospice Team, especially Patti Voss, and Christy Griffin for all the love and support given to the family, and Terrebonne General 4-South Staff. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 TREGRE, GENEVIEVE Genevieve Roberts Barthel Tregre, 91, a native of Port Allen and a resident of Thibodaux died on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville, and from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 by Father Vincent Dufresne at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville. Interment in St. Philomena Mausoleum in She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dupuy P. Barthel of St. Gabriel and second husband, Clifton R. Tregre of Labadieville. She had two sons by her first marriage, Donald P. Barthel and his wife Beth of Thibodaux, and Bobby (Robert) A. Barthel and his wife Brenna of Houma, and seven step-children from her second marriage, Loretta Percle and her husband Taffery, Elaine Terracina and her husband Harold, and Rita Chamberlain and her husband Larry, all of Thibodaux, Linda Ackerman and her husband Bob of Houma, Robert Tregre and his wife Anna Lee, Earl Tregre and his wife June, and Hattie Templet and her husband Henry, all of Labadieville. She had 24 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. She is survived by a brother, Leonard Roberts of Brusly, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Genevieve Roberts, and a sister, Carmen Goleman, all of Port Allen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Philomena Adoration Chapel ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 3 to September 4, 2012 TROSCLAIR, JERRY Jerry J. Trosclair, 69, a native of Houma and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Bayou Black. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery, Gibson. He is survived by; his brother, Druby Trosclair and wife Kay; sister; Mary Ellen Breaux; sister, Odessa Blanchard. He was preceded in death by; his father, Ralph Trosclair, Sr.; mother, Natalie DomangueTrosclair; brother, Ralph Trosclair, Jr.; brother, Michael Trosclair; adopted brother, Walter Hutchinson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 5, 2012 BRUCE, ISABEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Isabel Anne Bruce, a native and resident of Cut Off, was born on Sept. 6, 2006 and died on Sept. 2, 2012. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until funeral time at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic church cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Wallie and Lea Bruce; grandparents, Wallace Bruce Jr. and Pookie Bruce, Robert and Scarlett Danos; great-grandparents, Mildred Soudelier, Harry and Gloria Danos, Virginia Pitre, Vency Truxillo; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her great- grandparents, Lewis "Bad Boy" Soudelier. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in chare of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 5, 2012 CALLOWAY, EULA Eula V. Calloway, a native and resident of Houma, was born on May 3, 2022 and died on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. A visitation was held from 8 a.m. until funeral time, 10 a.m., on Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at St. Luke Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, James Calloway Jr., Charles Calloway Sr., Johnny Calloway Sr., and David Calloway Sr.; daughters, Lula C. Thompson, Annie C. Robinson, and Rosi C. Sneeze; sister, Rosa Brown; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Calloway,Sr.; parents, Annie Hall Allen and Alfred Verrett; step-father, Albert Allen; son, Carlton Verrett, Sr., daughter, Lucy Calloway; brothers, Charles Joseph, Damiel Allen, Albert Allen, Junius Allen, Thomas Ringo; sisters, Bernice Ruffin, Ella Mae Short, Ora Verrett. She was a Baptist. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 5, 2012 DUSENBERY, MARJORIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marjorie Donaldson Dusenbery, 89, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 9:20 AM. She was a native of McCall, LA and resident of Houma, LA. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 9:00 AM until service time at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2 She is survived by her, son, Charles Raymond Dusenbery and wife Belva, daughters, Mary Dusenbery Champagne and husband Bruce, Sr., Catherine Dusenbery Champagne and husband Ray, grandchildren, Christon Mary Dusenbery, Carrie Anne Dusenbery, Bruce Paul Champagne, Jr., Brandon Gerard Champagne, Brittany Ann Champagne, Joshua Ray Champagne and Jacob Anthony Champagne, great grandchildren, Grace Katherine Champagne, Evan Brooks Champagne and Chloe Ann Champagne, brothers, Larry Donaldson, Sr., Carl Donaldson, and sister, Audrey Donaldson Guidry. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Raymond Joseph Dusenbery parents, Roland Donaldson, Sr. and Laura Hernandez Donaldson, grandchildren, Charla Elizabeth Dusenbery and Brooks Matthew Champagne, brothers, Roland Donaldson, Jr., Lloyd Donaldson, and sisters, Margaret Donaldson Crochet, Rita Mae Donaldson Picard. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. She loved Bingo and Keno. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 5, 2012 ESCHETE, HILDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hilda Foret Eschete, 95, died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. She was a native of Little Caillou, and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 from 11 a.m. until service time at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her, sons, Charles Eschete and wife Cathy, Milwaukee, WI, Gary Eschete, Silverdale, WA, John Eschete, Houma, daughters, Debora Hotard and husband Dale, Houma, Iris Bergeron, Houma, twenty six grandchildren, forty nine great grandchildren and twenty two great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Magnus Joseph Eschete, Sr., parents, Emile and Sadie Deroche Foret, sons, Calvin Eschete and Magnus Eschete, Jr., daughter, Rosalie Bascle, sons in law, Michael Bergeron, Sr. and Gary Nicks, daughter in law, Patricia Eschete, brothers, Wilbert and Nolan Foret and sister, Velma Dupre, great great grandchild, Braeden Deroche. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She had a love of gardening and cooking. She was a wonderful breadmaker and homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 5, 2012 FROMENTHAL, WILLIAM, SR. December 18, 1936 - September 2, 2012 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William James Fromenthal Sr. 81, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Berwick passed away, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 at his residence. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 1 pm at Hargrave Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 at Hargarve Funeral Home at 1 p.m. William will be laid to rest in the Berwick Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marie Hulin Fromenthal; his four devoted children, William J. Fromenthal Jr. and his wife, Mitzi, Patricia Landry and her husband, Duane, Daniel Fromenthal and his wife, Darlene, and Terry Fromenthal and his spouse Reva; one sister, Juanita Fromenthal; two brothers, Wayne Fromenthal and Pastor Tommy Fromenthal; eight grandchildren, Sarah Fromenthal, Katie Fromenthal, Erica Fromenthal, Dr. April Landry, James Landry, Danielle Fromenthal, Ory Fromenthal, and Terry Fromenthal Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ophelia Fromenthal; one sister, Hannas Fromenthal; and four brothers, Arthur Lee Fromenthal, Louis Fromenthal, Logan Fromenthal Sr., and Minous Fromenthal. He was a hardworking man who loved the outdoors. A good provider for his family, he was a boat captain, a commercial shrimper and a loyal employee of Garber Brothers for 28 years. He loved to hunt, fish and work outside in his garden. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He will be missed by all. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 5, 2012 GROS, RICHARD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Luke Gros,Sr., Age 77, A native of Paradis & resident of Luling died Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 in Bossier City. Visitation will commence at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m.. Service time will be at 2:30 p.m. A private burial will be held at a later date. Survivors include; Mother of his children; Jane Loupe Gros, two sons, Steve Gros and wife Jenny and Richard Gros, Jr. and wife Brandy, two daughters; Stephanie Waterman and husband Link, Jody Ferraro, and Richelle Bergeron and husband Robert, Jr., one sister; Pearl Duet. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; Alex Gros and Madelene Gaudet Gros, one son; Eugene Gros, one son-In-Law; Keith Ferraro, three brothers; Leroy, Melvin, & Roland Gros and one Sister Irma Faulk. Falgout Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Raceland. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 5, 2012 JOHNSON, KERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kerry Dale "Pete" Johnson, 37, a native and resident Thibodaux, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. A Visitation will be held 9 am on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A Religious Service will be held at 11 a.m. at Moses Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. A burial will follow in Moses Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his parents Earl Sr. and Lillian Johnson; daughter Quakettia Ward; brothers Earl Johnson Jr., Byron C. Johnson, and Jason D. Johnson; and sisters Mary Pollard, Andetrie Pharr, Rhonda Brown and Cherlyn Bergeron. He was preceded in death by his sister Lenetta Williams. 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 September 4 to September 5, 2012 MATHERNE, PHILIP ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Philip A. Matherne, 60, a native of Des Allemands and a resident of Marrero, died on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. There will be no services. He is survived by his wife, Brenda C. Matherne; sons, Joshua Paul Matherne, and Jacob Michael Matherne; two daughters, Meloney Lalonde and husband Jessy, and Johnetta Ann Matherne; brothers, Leroy, and Leslie Matherne; sisters, Mary Champagne, and Carolyn Ford; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloie and Olive Matherne. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 5, 2012 REINHARDT, TYRRELL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tyrrell Wiley Reinhardt, 66, a native of Lockport and a resident of Raceland died on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, and from 9 a.m. until funeral time, 11 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Burial will follow in the Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport. He is survived by his wife, Jan Guidry Reinhardt; son, Tyrell Wiley Reinhardt II; daughter, Brandi Lynn Reinhardt Amedee and husband Christian; brothers, Edward, and Darwin Reinhardt; sister, Pamela Reinhardt Hill; two grandchildren, Andre', and Margaux Amedee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Peggy Reinhardt. He was a parishioner of St. Hillary Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Walter Irving Lanier Masonic Lodge #307, and a member of the Jerusalem Temple Houma Shrine Club. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 4 to September 5, 2012 VICKNAIR, EDDIE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eddie J. Vicknair, Jr. went peacefully with the angels surrounded by his loving and devoted family on Aug. 28, 2012. He was 72 years old. Visitation will be at Rose Lynn Funeral Services, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy. Burial will be at a later date. He was a native and resident of Gramercy; beloved husband of 44 years to Dorothy "Dot" Vicknair;' loving and devoted father to three sons: Michael (Jessica), Danny (Candy), Eddie "Joey" (Jamie) and adored grandfather to: Michael, Jr., Noah, Madison, Jade, Victoria, and one great-grandson, Carson. He is survived by one sister, Marie Folse. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Sr. and Ida Vicknair and his sister Eloise Hidalgo. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired after 33 years from Kaiser Aluminum. He will be deeply missed by all he touched with his love and laughter. He never met a stranger and he had a world of friends who loved the wonderful man he was. The family wishes to thank his lifelong friends for all their love and support through this most difficult time. Your love and prayers mean so much to us. May God Bless you all. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 5 to September 6, 2012 ANDERSON, REX ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rex Elmer Anderson, 69, a native of Raleigh and a resident of Houma, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012. He is survived by his, step son; Larry Pitre, step daughters; Leeann Pitre, Siobhan Perkins, and Kelly Perkins, numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren, and special friend and caregiver; Justine Melancon. He was preceded in death by his, wife; Emily Anderson, father; Robert Anderson, mother; Gerta Anderson, one brother, and one uncle. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 5 to September 6, 2012 COURTEAU, ALLEN, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Allen Courteau, Sr., 65, a native of Chehalis, Wash. and a resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Houma. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Gray, LA. He is survived by, his wife; Peggy A. Courteau, son; Allen Courteau Jr. and fiancée' Lori Harrison, daughter; Robbie Courteau LeBouef and husband Jamey, grandchildren; Anthony, Viva and FayLeigh Courteau; Bryce LeBouef, mother-in- law; Elta Fonseca, brothers-in-law; Thomas Fonseca and wife Sharon, Danny Fonseca and wife Karen, Anthony Fonseca, Darrel Fonseca & wife Ellen; sisters- in-law; Sheryl Hunter, Jane Carroll and husband Johnny. He was preceded in death by his; parents; Allen Paul Courteau and Lorraine Trahan Courteau, brother-in-law; Mike Fonseca, sister-in-law; Elaine Fonseca; father-in-law, Allen Courteau Sr. Allen was a member of Sons of the American Legion, Houma Lions Club & Houma Civitan Club. He enjoyed playing BINGO, and watching Saints & LSU Football. In lieu of flowers, donations to assist with medical expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 5 to September 6, 2012 DAVIS, DOROTHY Dorothy "Dot" Quatrevingt Davis, 88, a native of Raceland and a resident of Jefferson, died on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic church cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her daughter; Lauralyn D. Barraco, sister; Shirley Bulich, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Jessie Lee Davis, parents; Jules and Laura Bourgeois Quatrevingt, two brothers; Robert, Johnny Quatrevingt, and eight sisters; Helen Dempster, Gertie Pertuit, Flossie Gillot, Delta Gaudet, Irene Grabert, Gladys Landry, Avis Quatrevingt, Vernice LeBlanc. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 5 to September 6, 2012 LAROUSSE, TRACY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tracy "Lafayette" Joseph Larousse, 38, a native of Raceland and resident of Chackbay died on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in Thibodaux. A visitation will commence on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 10p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. The visitation will continue on Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport from 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion; Daisy Guidroz, mother; Connie Larousse, father; James Henry, son; Cole Lassere, sister; Joy Credeur. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Louis Percy Larousse, Sr. and Joyce Hernandez Larousse, step-father; Leonard "Nunnie" Thibodaux. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 5 to September 6, 2012 MCLUCKIE, ROBERT, JR. Robert W. McLuckie Jr, "Captain Bob", 58, a native of New York, New York and resident of Cut Off, set sail on Aug. 9, 1954 and left port on his final voyage on Sept. 1, 2012 at 9:47 a.m. Visitation will be held on Sept. 6th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Christian service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be celebrated at a later date at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Sharon Guilbeau McLuckie; Children, Andrea Guidry and husband, Vincent, Ian McLuckie and companion, Brandi, and Aja McLuckie; Grandchildren Brittan, Zachary, Mason, Dylan, Ella, and Brooklyn; Step-Grandchildren, Brandon, Breyden, Bryce, and Kristyn; Sisters, Lori and Merri McLuckie; Nieces, Bonnie and Tina; and Mother-in-Law, Carrie Guilbeau. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Bandit. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Sr. and Dolores McLuckie; Sister, Donna Parker; Grandson, Brayden Breaux; Father in Law, Earl Guilbeau. Bob became a boat captain at the age of 18. He was a dedicated and life-long employee of MontCo Offshore for 38 years. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and family. He was the anchor for his family. He treasured time spent and caring for them. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, music, and reading. He loved sitting out on his front porch and peacefully watching for wildlife and the beauty of nature around him. Bob fought cancer with bravery, humility, strength, and grace, never complaining and always showing gratitude to all who helped him on his journey. Bob will always be remembered for his strength, courage, protective love for his family, giving heart, and the extraordinary example he was to all who knew him. Samart-Mothe is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 5 to September 6, 2012 ORDOYNE, CLERFY Clerfy P. Ordoyne "5 Cent", 91, a resident and native of Choctaw, died on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 at 9:10 a.m. A visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will commence at Thibodaux Funeral Home with interment to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his sons; Johnny and his wife Mary Ann Ordoyne, Michael and his wife Yvonne Ordoyne, and Joey and his wife Ramona Ordoyne, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; Irene Ordoyne, parents; Donacien and Elisi Ordoyne, son; Aldone Ordoyne Sr., grandson; Aldon Ordoyne Jr., brothers; Clarence, Harris, Walter, and Wilma Ordoyne, sister; Gerdie Ordoyne. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 5 to September 6, 2012 RHODES, ANNA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anna Bonvillain Rhodes, 86, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at 4:35 PM. She was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 from 9 a.m. until service time at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Burial will follow St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her, son, Dale Joseph Rhodes, daughter, Nina Jeanne Rhodes Matherne and husband David Matherne, grandchildren, Shoneek Marie Savoie, Jeremy Jude Savoie, great grandchildren, Jamie Lee Falgout, Paige Danielle Foster, Lauren Dawn Savoie, Danielle Marie Savoie, brothers, Alvin Bonvillain, Clarence Bonvillain, Donald Bonvillain and Charles Bonvillain. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Edmund Joseph Rhodes, parents, Gilbert Bonvillain and Jeanne Theriot Bonvillain, son, Terry John Rhodes, brother, Julius Bonvillain. She was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, painting, writing poetry and gardening. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 5 to September 6, 2012 TERREBONNE, THERESA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Theresa R. Terrebonne, 92, a native and resident of Larose died on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. A visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. A Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Catholic church cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her son; Alton Terrebonne and wife Mary, two daughters; Elaine Terrebonne Comeaux and husband Robert, and Debbie Terrebonne Rood and husband Hammond, one daughter-in-law; Rose Terrebonne, and many6 nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Herbert Thibodaux by her first marriage, and Loveless Terrebonne by her second marriage, parents; Camille Sr., and Orvilia T. Roger, two sons; Walton Terrebonne and wife Mary Jane, and Manton Terrebonne, four brothers; Earl, Sidney Sr., Camille Jr., Louis Sr. Roger, and one sister, Elvine Champagne. In lieu of flowers donations to the family for funeral expenses. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2012 HAWKINS, CHRISTOPHER Christopher Boyd Hawkins, born in Hattiesburg, Miss. and a long-time resident of Marrero, passed away on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at the age of 35. A graduate of John Ehret High School, he received an Associate of Business degree from Delgado and continued on to the University of Alabama in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree while accruing 16 years of work experience as a welder at Avondale Shipyard. Preceding him in death is his father, Wallace B. Hawkins, III, his maternal grandparents, Stephen J and Hildegarde L. Emmett and his paternal grandfather, Wallace B. Hawkins, Jr., all of Hattiesburg, MS. He will always be remembered by his mother, Kathleen Emmett Hawkins, sisters Monica (Randy) Crout of Thibodaux, LA, Amanda (Chris) Menard of Marrero, LA, and Sandra (Charles) Todaro of Lockport, LA, niece Victoria Todaro, nephews Charles Todaro, III, Dade and Gauge Crout and numerous other family members and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 1:30PM. Parlors will be open on Saturday from 12PM until 1:30PM. Interment at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2012 HEBERT, ELIZABETH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elizabeth Hebert, 61, a native of TX and a resident of Larose, died on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. A service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. She is survived by her sons; Robert Billiot Jr., Jason Billiot and wife Joy, daughters; Cherry Billiot and companion Donald Maturin, Sandra Billiot and companion Tommy Verdin, sisters; Mary Ann Wilkerson, Brenda Jones, many nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother; John Taylor, two sisters; Betty Billiot, and Deborah Taylor. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 8, 2012 JACKSON, JASON ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jason Paul Jackson, 39, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2012 at 10:40 p.m. He was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. He is survived by his, wife, Kristy Breaux Jackson, parents; James David Jackson, Sr, and Debra Gaudet Jackson, and Kim Cortez, two brothers, James David Jackson, Jr and Derek Wayne Jackson and wife Amy, sister; Amanda Jackson Samanie and husband Brad, six nieces and Nephews, Emily, Adam, Evan and Abby Samanie and Drake and Bryce Jackson. He was preceded in death by his, Grandparents; Loys and Ann Gaudet and Thomas and Hazel Jackson, sister; Melissa Jackson Schieffler. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. He was a beloved son, husband, brother, friend and "Pan-Pan" who will be missed by us all. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2012 MARS, LOUANN LouAnn Annette Naquin Mars, 66, a native and resident of Point-Aux-Chenes, died on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. She is survived by her, daughters; Cynthia Lorraine Levron and fiancé Philip Blanchard and Naomi Murray and husband David Murray, grandchildren; Jed Levron and wife Dora, Dawn Baye, Crystal Murray, Thomas Levron, and David Murray, Jr., and great-grandchildren, Ethan Baye and Luke Blanchard. She was preceded in death by her, husband, James Ray Mars, parents; Nolan Joseph Naquin and Ella Naquin Naquin, brothers; Jean Naquin and Keith Naquin and Sister, Christine Naquin. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 9, 2012 MIRE, BERNARD Bernard Ronald Mire, 82, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Marrero, died on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Interment in the St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Friday at the church. He is survived by his wife; Louella Picciola Mire, children; Peggy Mire, Karen Mire Callegan and husband Brian, two grandchildren, and two great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; Thomas J. Mire, Sr. and Annette Bernard Mire, brothers; Allen Rodney, Thomas Mire, sisters; Mildred Mire. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2012 PREVOST, CURTIS, SR. Curtis John Prevost, Sr, 94, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at 7:50 p.m.. He was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 from 8 a.m. until Service time at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial following at Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his, Sons, Curtis Prevost, Jr. and wife Patricia Prevost, Ronald J. Prevost, Sr. and wife Patty Prevost, Thomas A. Prevost and wife Linda, David A. Prevost and wife Susan Prevost; 10 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his, wife, Augusta Heintze Prevost Parents, Thomas Albert Prevost and Leonora Trosclair Prevost, brothers, Ruffin Prevost, Connely Prevost, Earl Prevost, Maurice Prevost and Calvin Prevost, sisters; Odessa, Pearl, Vivian and Lillian. He was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church. He served our country proudly during World War II. He as an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2012 PRINCE, DUSTIN Dustin "DP" James Prince, 24, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 . He was a native and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 2:00 PM until Service time at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 5:00 PM at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. He is survived by his, parents; Doyle James Prince, Jr. and Gayle Price Prince Siblings, sister; Ashleigh Prince Comeaux and husband Jacob Comeaux, brother; Ross Prince, Sister, Lauren Prince, nieces; Ryleigh Comeaux and Charleigh Comeaux, and Maternal Grandparent, Joyce Price . He was preceded in death by his, Grandparents, Louis Price, Jr, Doyle Prince, Sr. and Grace H. Prince He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made at Capital One Bank under the name of Dustin Prince. "DP" enjoyed life and working on cars, he had a kind heart and was very helpful to others. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and great friend. He will be greatly missed. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2012 REED, WILLIE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie Reed Jr., 70, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. A Visitation will be held 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. A Religious Service will be held at 11 a.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland on Friday, September 7, 2012. A burial will follow in Morning Star Baptist church cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife Gloria W. Reed; two sons Willie Reed IV and Naaman Reed and wife Tammie; a daughter Zondra Davis and husband Hiedonald and daughter-in-law LaKesha H. Reed; one brother Gilbert Reed and two sisters Gail Jones and Delores Toups. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Reed Sr. and Mary W. Reed; three brothers Ronald Reed, Hernell Reed and Leroy Reed. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. He was a member of the United States Marines. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 6 to September 7, 2012 WILLIAMS, MARK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mark Williams, 49, a native Thibodaux and resident of Morgan City, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 A Visitation will be held 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 at St. Mark Baptist Church in Labadieville. A Religious Service will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. A burial will follow in St. Mark Baptist church cemetery in Labadieville. He is survived by his wife Kimberly Williams; mother Emily Williams; daughter Kemily Williams; brother Freddie Williams III; and sisters Patricia Turner, Betty Baptiste, and Nellie Brown. He was preceded in death by his father Freddie Williams Jr.; brother Eric Williams and twin sister Michelle Williams. He was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church. He is a Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office deputy. And he was a member of the United States Army National Guard. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 10, 2012 BOUDREAUX, PATRICK ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patrick Alan Boudreaux, 47, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at 12 48 a.m.. He was a native of Columbia, SC and resident of Houma. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 from 9 a.m. until service time at Living Word Church. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Living Word Church. Burial will follow. He is survived by his, wife, Monique Cloud Boudreaux, Houma, son, Alexander Boudreaux, Houma, daughter, Sophie Boudreaux, Houma, mother, Teda Collani Boudreaux, brother, Robert Boudreaux and wife Sandy, Houma, sister, Diane Lirette and fiancé Pat Babin, Houma, nieces and nephews, Broc Musso, Alyssa Lirette, Jordin Boudreaux, Jacy Boudreaux and Jared Boudreaux. He was preceded in death by his, father, Bob Boudreaux. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2012 FLORENCE, JOYCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joyce Marie Bell Florence, 66, a native of Belle Rose and a resident of Harvey died on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2012. Visiting at Cypress Grove Baptist Church, 901 31st St., Kenner, LA from 5 p.m. to Wake Services at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. Visiting at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. to Funeral Services at 11 a.m. Saturday. Burial in Providence Memorial Park in Kenner. She is survived by her husband, Minister Robert J. Florence; 1 brother, Wilbert Bell, Sr.; 2 sisters, Verley Mae Phillips and Grace Bell Vaughn; 4 sisters-in- law, Dorothy Davis, Elvira Haynes and Tina Mitchell, and Ellen Florence; 3 brothers-in-law, Joseph Phillips, Ernest Mitchell and Michael Mitchell; Also a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Freddie, Sr. and Deola Wilson Bell; her daughter, Michele R. Washington; 3 sisters, Rebecca "Ida" Bell, Elma "Nell" Bernard and Emma Bell; 7 brothers, Irvin, Isaiah, Alfred, Freddie, James, Lionel Bell and Felton Davis. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, LA 985 369- 7231. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2012 LUKE, JEANETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jeanette Marie Rhodes Luke, 81 and a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday Sept. 5, 2012 at 8:05 p.m. Their will be a graveside service on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery Mausoleum. She is survived by her daughter, Claudia Luke Rieve and husband E. Christian Rieve, grandchildren, Alexis A. Rieve, Allison Rieve Wallace, Melanie Aucoin Ratcliff, Nichole Aucoin Gaspard and Brandon Aucoin. She is also survived by great grandchildren Sophia Rieve, Lucas Rieve, Tre Ratcliff and Kylan Gaspard, and Sevan Aucoin. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Joseph Luke of 47 years, her daughter Janice M. Luke Aucoin and her husband Danny Aucoin, her sister Marie Louise Rhodes Thibodaux, her father Stewart Rhodes and mother Louise Buquet Rhodes. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2012 NAQUIN, ZOE Zoe Day Naquin, Infant, a native and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Christopher Lee and Dena Marie Blanchard Naquin, Houma, grandparents, Nouga Joseph Naquin, Terry Matherne (Naquin), Larry and Darlene Marcel Freeman; great-grandparents, Jenny Roussell Matherne, Junius and Beverly Duplantis Marcel; God parents, Dia Blanchard and Tyler Joseph Naquin and wife Leah; Uncles, Scott Freeman and wife Tammy, Joshua Freeman and wife Somer. She is preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Lee Curry Matherne, Victor "Gus" and Lucretia Naquin, Horace and Dorothy Smith Blanchard. A moment in our arms, forever in our hearts. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 9, 2012 TROXLER, LUCY Lucy Troxler, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the age of 81. She was a native and resident of Thibodaux. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 8th at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux from 9:00 am until funeral time. There will be a mass following at 11 am at the church and burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her children, David Troxler, Carol Troxler, Joanna Krumholt, John Troxler, Darrel Troxler, James Troxler, Bonnie Troxler, Charles Troxler, Mark Troxler, 2 brothers, Allen Duet and Eddie Duet, 1 sister Joyce LeBlanc, and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Troxler, one sister, Vivian Morvant and her parents Louis and Marie Duet. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 7 to September 8, 2012 WARD, CHARLES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Lee "Cha-Lee" Ward, 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2012. A Visitation will be held 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A Religious Service will be held at 10 a.m. at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux on Saturday, September 8, 2012. A burial will follow in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his sisters Hazel Ward; Janie Scott; Verlena Hayes; Shirley Ward; and brothers Reginald Ward, Johnel Ward, David Ward and Lester Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents Cleveland and Anna Ward; sister Regina Ward; grandparents Charles and Ella Ward, Frank Brown, Leola Brown and Mable Brown and niece Anita Ward. 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 September 7 to September 8, 2012 WILLIAMS, ETHEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel Williams, 92, a native of Belle Alliance and a resident of Paincourtville, died on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and from 9 a.m. to Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at First Israel Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Burial will commence in First Israel Baptist church cemetery. She is survived by her only daughter; Jennifer and husband Leonard Jackson, Sr., one sister; Leoneed Boudreaux; one grand daughter, four great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.' She was preceded in death by her husband; Oscar Williams, parents; Willie and Maranda Barnes, one grandson; Leonard "Bronco" Jackson, Jr., five brothers, and five sisters. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville. 095-369-7231 ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2012 BARRIOS, BETTY Betty Pellegrin Barrios, 75, was born on Thursday, Feb. 11, 1937 in Chauvin, and passed away at her home in Galliano, on Friday Sept. 7, 2012. Visitation will be held at Samart-Mothe Funeral Chapel on Monday from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A mass will be held on Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 11 a.m. with burial in St. Joseph Catholic church cemetery. She is survived by her son, Dirk Barrios and wife Pattie; daughters, Melinda B. Collins and husband Timmy, Melissa B. Killian and husband Mickey; brother, Thomas "Mark" Pellegrin, Sr.; sister, Gail Grissom; grandchildren, Jeremy Collins and wife Melissa, Cody Collins and wife Corin, Derek Barrios and wife Allie, Jessie Killian and wife Katie, Jennifer Collins and fiancée James Walker, Brody Barrios and wife Celeste, Michelle Lefort and husband Mario; great-grandchildren, Grace Ann Barrios, Adelyn Olivia Lefort. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harding J. Barrios; parents, Joseph Pellegrin, Jr. and Lela Authement Pellegrin; sister, Loretta Tucker; grandchild, Trish Ann Barrios. She was a Beautician for 46 years. She enjoyed dancing, spending time with family and friends and her pride and joy were her flowers. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2012 BOURDIER, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James, T. Terry Bourdier, 66, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at Dubuis Hospital of Beaumont. He was born on October 26, 1945, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Irma LeBlanc Bourdier and Lee Joseph Bourdier, Jr., and had been a longtime resident of the area. More than anything, Terry loved to make people smile and laugh. He was well known for telling Cajun jokes, for his music, and his spontaneous humor and quick wit, were what won him many, many friends and fans. Terry was former high school band director in Dayton, Orangefield, and had served as President and CEO of United Way of Beaumont and North Jefferson County for the past 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Karen Bourdier of Beaumont; sons, James Bourdier and his wife, Alicia, of Baton Rouge, La.; Jeff Bourdier and his wife, Sara, of Houston; and Joel Bourdier and his wife, Kristen, of Frisco; daughter, Jacqueline Bourdier of Beaumont; four grandchildren, Rowynn, Trent, Joseph, and Cullen; mother, Irma Bourdier of Baton Rouge, La.; brother, Rick Bourdier of Walker, La.; sisters, Paula Young of Jackson, Miss.; Janelle O'Neal of Pierre Part, Louisiana; Sheryl Sherlock of Walker, La.; and Kathie Filardo of Baton Rouge, La. A gathering of Terry's family and friends will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at Triumph Church, 10255 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at Triumph Church, 1407 Highway 69 South, Nederland, under the direction of Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A private family committal will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Way of Beaumont, 700 North Street, Suite H, Beaumont, Texas 77701; Louisiana State University, School of Music, 102 School of Music Building, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803; or Triumph Church, 10255 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, Texas 77708. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2012 DANOS, NANCY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nancy Rogers Danos, 62, a native of Valentine and a resident of Larose, died on Sept. 5, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Services will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. She is survived by her husband; Albert Danos, Sr., two sons; Albert Danos, Jr., Brad Danos, daughter; Sally Danos Gambino; brother; Roy Rogers, sisters; Irene Rogers Williams, and Mary Lou Rogers, and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death bu her parents; Donisa and Agnes Matherne Rogers, brother; Stanislous Rogers, sisters; Agnes Adams, Winnifred Rogers, Patsy Plaisance, and Jane Billiot. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Homes in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2012 HEBERT, ELIZABETH Elizabeth Hebert, 61, a native of TX and a resident of Larose, died on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012. A service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. She is survived by her sons; Robert Billiot Jr., Jason Billiot and wife Joy, daughters; Cherry Billiot and companion Donald Maturin, Sandra Billiot and companion Tommy Verdin, sisters; Mary Ann Wilkerson, Brenda Jones, many nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her , parents; James and Ethel S. Taylor, brother; John Taylor, two sisters; Betty Billiot, and Deborah Taylor. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 10, 2012 HENRY, MARION ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marion Joyce Toups Henry a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma died at 3 a.m. on Sept. 7, 2012. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 from 8 a.m. until service time at First Presbyterian Church. Funeral Service will begin at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. She is survived by one son John Henry and wife Jeannine of Houston, three daughters, Evelyn Cunningham and husband, Al of Houma, Karen Killion and husband, Mark of Houma and Linda White and husband, Kent of New Iberia, one sister, Margaret "Peggy" Toups Davis Wurlow and husband Kermit of Houma; two half brothers, Jean and Robert Toups and half sister Sally Toups; Nine grandchildren, Melinda Boudreaux Hurlburt, Michelle Killion Bergeron, Angel Cunningham Trahan, Johnny Haslitt, 1st Lt. Steven White, Sara Catherine White, Christopher White, Heather Henry Leal, Aimee Henry Huff; 14 great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd John Henry, and parents Minty Berger Toups and Felix H. Toups, brother Felix H. Toups, Jr., and great grandson Michael Boudreaux. Marion was born Sept. 26, 1932 in New Orleans and moved to Houma in 1938. She touched the lives of many children including her own during her many years of care giving. She was a mother and grandmother to many. She will be greatly missed by all. A special thank you to the staff at The Suites at Sugar Mill Point & Haydel hospice care. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2012 LEBOUEF, KYNDAL, JR. Kyndal Paul LeBouef Jr. "Toonie", 7 weeks 5 days, a native and resident of Montegut, died Sept. 5, 2012. Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Visitation will resume Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 at 9 a.m. until funeral time at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Burial will follow in Bisland Cemetery. He is survived by his, parents, Kyndal Paul & Kelsey Autin LeBouef; sister, Kenzi Reese LeBouef; grandparents, Kristie Nettleton, Kenneth Autin & Arlene LeBlanc Ford; great-grandparents, Chris Mary Boquet & husband Daniel; great- great-grandparents, Granny Ruby Ledet & husband Lloyd, Gertie Nettleton; Godparents, Nanny Katie Autin & fiance Parrain K.J. Smith, Nanny Kayla Lee & husband Parrain Jeromy Lee, Nanny Sandy LeBlanc & son Parrain Sean Luneau, Nanny Maggie Nettleton, Parrain Kristopher Autin, Parrain Luke LeBouef, & Parrain Andrew LeBouef; aunts, Lauren Dupre, Mara Douga & Shelby Lirette; uncle, Joshua LeBlanc; cousin, Cole LeBlanc. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Erol LeBouef Jr.; uncle, Erol LeBouef III; great-grandparents, Larry nettleton, Leroy Nettleton, Ernest & Willa Dean Victory Autin, Erald & Delma Naquin LeBoeuf, Ruth Leonard Bourg, Luke Paul LeBlanc Jr.; great-great-grandparents, Jack Alloway, Norris Nettleton Sr., Arthur & Bridget Pontiff Leonard, Luke & Celestine Bertrand LeBlanc. In lieu of flowers, the family requests 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 September 8 to September 9, 2012 VEDROS, CLIFTON, JR. Clifton J. "Pape" Vedros, Jr., 61, a native and resident of Mathews, died on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 and from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11 a.m. on Monday at Holy Savior Cathoilc Church in Lockport. He is survived by his son; Tony Vedros, and three sisters; Wilfred Bradford, Mildred Percle, and Charlene Breaux. He was preceded in death by his parents; Clifton Vedros Sr. and Anita Curole Vedros, one brother; Eugene Vedros, and one sister; Elsie Bates. Falgout Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 8 to September 9, 2012 VINING, CRYSTAL Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 at 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel in Carencro for Crystal "Tia" Vining, age 35, who passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 in Lafayette. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 12 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday and will continue from 8 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Lafayette. Crystal was a native of Bayou Vista, where she lived until the age of 16. She then moved to Cecilia, where she graduated with honors from Cecilia High School in 1995. She was a graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Class of 2000, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in History, later earning her Master's Degree in 2002. Crystal earned her teaching certification in Social Studies in 2005 and a degree in Library Science in 2010. Crystal loved her dog children, her nephews, her family and anyone she ever met. She lived an innocent life to the fullest. She was very passionate about history, writing, quilting, cooking and her heritage. She recently started to come out of her shell and show the world how brilliant, loving and selfless she truly was. She was a very loyal employee who was dedicated to her job and considered her coworkers family. Crystal was her daddy's little girl and her momma's brain. There is no one else like her. She was an Angel on earth and now she earned her wings to fly. Survivors include her mother, Kathleen Daigle Vining of Cecilia; her maternal grandfather, James C. Daigle of Lafayette Parish; three sisters, Danielle Vining and her wife, Season, of Baton Rouge, Dannie Lynn Vining and her fiancé, Mark Courville, of Cecilia and Daisy June Vining of Carencro; four nephews, Barry "B.J." Abshire, Jr., Gavin J. Abshire, Kohen W. Roger and August; one niece, Amelia; and her beloved dogs, Chi Chi and Isabelle. She was preceded in death by her father, Danny Joseph Vining; her maternal grandmother, Nolia Meche Daigle; her paternal grandparents, Earl Vining and the former, Una Toups; one nephew, Maddix Roger; and her fur babies Acadie and Beau. Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 N. University Ave., Carencro, 337 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 9 to September 11, 2012 FOUCHEUX, OCTAVE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Octave Joseph Foucheux, Jr., 85, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at 9:12 a.m. He was a native of Gibson and a resident of Houma. Visitation will be Monday, September 10, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Service time will be at 11 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home. A private burial will be held at a later date. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Yvonne Domangue Foucheux, 3 sons, Jay Foucheux and wife Barbara of Hempstead, TX; Richard Foucheux and wife Mary Jeanne of Silver Spring, MD; and Timothy Foucheux and companion Carole Duval of Houma; daughter-in-law Angela Foucheux Hernandez of Haughton, LA; 4 granddaughters, Shelly Foucheux Lauland, Joanna Foucheux, Nina Foucheux, and Meaghan Foucheux; and 2 great grandchildren, Chloe Lauland and Zachary Lauland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave J. Foucheux, Sr. and Lydia Landry Foucheux; brothers, Daniel Foucheux, Stanley Foucheux, Lionel Foucheux, and Irvin Foucheux; and sisters, Louise F. Guidry and Audrey F. Chauvin. He was an Army Air Corp veteran of WWII and a parishioner of St. Matthews Episcopal Church. He was a barber in downtown Houma for over 60 years. He loved cooking and woodworking. He was dedicated to his family and was happiest when surrounded by his wife, children, grand daughters, and great grandchildren. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Haydel Memorial Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or The Alzheimer's Association . ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 9 to September 11, 2012 LAWSON, HUBERT, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hubert Lawson Sr., 79, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. A Visitation will be held 9 am on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. A Religious Service will be held at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Raceland on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. A burial will follow in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his wife Rita C. Lawson; sons Bernard Coleman, Rev. Frankie Coleman; Hubert Lawson Jr.; Ronald Lee Lawson; Johnel Lawson; Donald Lee Robinson; daughters Samantha Lawson, Doris Folse, Gilda Owens, Barbara Harry, Gloria Lawson and Dr. Jacqueline Harrison; sisters Lucille Robinson and Enola Williams. He also survived by 29 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Sr. and Matilda Lawson; brothers Earl Lawson, Jeremiah Lawson, Freddie Lawson, Henderson Lawson, Henry Lawson Jr., and Joseph Lawson; and sisters Gloria Mae Beamon and Pearl Thomas. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 9 to September 11, 2012 VOLQUARDTS, ERIC ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eric Steven Volquardts, 43, a native of Hanover, Illinois and a resident of Houma, Louisiana died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. Visitation will be Monday, September 10, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.. He is survived by his; children, Jessica Marie Volquardts, Eric Volquardts, Zachary Volquardts and Bob Volquardts, brothers; Earl "Jack" Volquardts and Evan Volquardts, sisters; Susan Harke & Barbara Heyer, He was preceded in death by; mother; Laura Brown Volquardts, father; Earl John Volquardts. In lieu of flowers donations are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 10 to September 11, 2012 CHIASSON, HERBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Herbert Chiasson, 54, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Shriever, died on Sept. 7, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at St. Lawrence-Chachoula. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at St. Lawrence in Chachoula. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his; brothers; Remelton Henry Chiasson, Sr., Herman Paul Chiasson, Junius Paul Chiasson and Clyde Joseph Chiasson, Sisters; Dolly Mae Adams, Joyce Ann Adams, Lisha Marie Adams, Venus Marie Legon, Marsha Ann Evans, Sheena Marie Webre, Jan Marie Zeringue and Loretta Marie Chiasson. He was preceded in death by, his parents; Author Joseph Chiasson and Verina Lirette Chiasson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the funeral home to offset funeral expense. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 10 to September 11, 2012 CRESSIONE, JOHNNY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Johnny J. Cressione, 55, a native of Gheens and resident of Larose, died on Saturday Sept. 8, 2012. Visitation will be held at Gheens Presbyterian Church on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until funeral time. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. with burial in the Gheens Presbyterian church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Belinda B. Bruce; mother, Margie T. Cressione; brothers, Huey Cressione, Jr., Douglas Cressione, Sr., Carl Cressione, Sr.; sisters, Susan Cheramie, Carol Cheramie, Wendy Gaudet, Mandy Trahan. He was preceded in death by his father, Huey Cressione, Sr.; sister, Rebecca Cressione. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 10 to September 11, 2012 GUIDRY, STELLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stella Matherne Guidry, 79, a native of Bourg and a resident of Raceland, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012at 2 p.m.at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Houma. Burial will be in Rogers Cemetery, Houma. She is survived by her; daughter; Sheila Bryant and husband Tim, son; Randy Allen Guidry and wife Kathy; son; Craig D. Guidry, daughter - in -law; Diane Guidry, brother; Dale Matherne and wife Connie, brother; Edward Matherne and wife Jennifer, sister; Nora Jean Bonnie and husband Ledon, sister; Loretta Dardar and husband Daniel, sister; Della Belanger and husband Robert, five grandchildren; Donald Guidry, Sheree Dunaway, Heath Guidry, Michelle Guidry, Colin Guidry, eight great-grandchildren: Jordan Dunaway, William Dunaway, Shannon Dunaway, Donnell Bryant, Eliana Bryant, Kyle Bryant, Justin Bryant, Hayden Guidry. She is preceded in death by; husband; Donald Ray Guidry, son; Carl "Butch" Guidry, parents; HIllmonde and Helen Dufrene Matherne, brothers; Adles Matherne, Stanley Matherne, Elmer Matherne, Jessie Matherne, sisters; Eula Hafford, and Clothilde Hogan, and brother; Henry Matherne. A special Thank you to St. Joseph Hospice, Margie Plaisance, Connie Babin, Michelle Guidry and Leah Guidry for the wonderful care they gave Ms. Guidry. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet on September 11, 2012 AUTIN, JAMES CHARLES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Charles Autin, 87, a native of Houma and a resident of Covington, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral Mass in the chapel of Bagnell & Son Funeral Home 75212 Lee Road, Covington, LA on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will begin from 10 a.m. until service time. He is survived by his children Gretchen Autin Yancey (Jimmy), Daniel Charles Autin, "Chucky" Autin ( Lorre ), Holly Autin Vinson ( Joe ) and Gibson Joseph Autin II. His three sisters, Millie Cleckler, Pam Miller and Rosemary Wolfe, 13 grandchildren, and 19great-grandchildren. He is preceded by his wonderful wife Dorothy Ledet Autin of 50 years, son of the late Gibson Autin Sr. and Felicia Dufrene, step-mother Augustine Pizani Autin, brother of the late Gibson Jr, Arnold, Buford and Lloyd Autin, sister to the late Audrey Buquet. James kept busy after serving our country in WWII with several businesses; Autin Packing, Foods and Services Catering, Infoods, Autin's Cajun Cookery and various restaurants in Southeast LA. Arrangements by Bagnell & Son Funeral Home of Covington, LA. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 11 to September 12, 2012 MARQUARDT, EUGENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eugene "Uncle Gene" Anthony Marquardt , 92, a native of Chicago, IL and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012at 10 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Houma. He is survived by his niece; Pauline Kelpsch, nephew; Edmund V Kelpsch, II, great niece and nephew; Cele and Jon Kelpsch. He is preceded in death by his father; Frank Eugene Marquardt, mother; Pauline Weber Marquardt, brother; Frank Marquardt, and his sisters; Virginia M Kelpsch and Viola P Marquardt. In Lieu of flowers donations to be made to the rebuilding of: St. Matthew's Episcopal School Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 11 to September 12, 2012 PRICE, GERALDINE Geraldine "Ms. Geri" Price, 72, a native of Labadieville and a resident of Houma, died on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. A visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until funeral time; 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. A burial will follow in the St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by her daughters; Judy Fannin, Susan Price, Kathryn Price, brother; Russell Gaudet, sister; Diane Gaudet, 12 grandchildren, and on great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband; Druis Price Sr., parents; Joyce and Eunice Thibodaux, sons; Druis Price, Jr., and Don Price, daughter; Virginia Newsome, and brothers; Alcee Gaudet, and Jimmy Gaudet. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 11 to September 12, 2012 STOUT, LAURA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Laura D. Stout, a native and resident of Cut Off, died on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Catholic church cemetery in Cut Off. She is survived by her son; Dean Stout, daughter; Lauren Gaspard and husband Michael, and Pamela Stout, sister; Bridget Duhon, grandchildren; Jani Gaspard and Kyle Gaspard, step-grandchildren; Tori Gaspard, Michael Gaspard, Jr., and Gina Gaspard, step-great-grandchildren; Jaci, Jadi, Jali, Michael III Gaspard and Talin Duet. She was preceded in death by her parents; Louis and Velma Plaisance Danos, sister; Catherine Lombas. She loved Playing cards and loved to cook. Her family was everything to her. She had 20 years experience at Golden Meadow Lower as caretaker. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2012 BIZZELL, INGEBORG ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ingeborg "Inga" Bizzell, 79, a native of Fuerth, Germany and a resident of Thibodaux, died on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. She is survived by her sister; Karin Malter and husband Gerhard. She was preceded in death by her husband; Eugene Bizzell, parents; Wilhelm and Gretchen Munninger, and brother; Egon Munninger. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2012 COIGNET, STEPHEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Stephen "Steve" Coignet, 63, a native of Houma and a resident of Apollo Beach, Fla. died on Aug. 28, 2012. He is survived by his only sister, Anne Coignet Savoy Monteiro of Houma, niece; Mary Savoy- Lowrey of Broomfield Colo., nephew; Louis Cole Savoy of Lake Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henri Marcel Coignet and Dorothy Morgan Coignet, brother; Michael Henry Coignet, and brother; David Louis Coignet. Steve was retired, formerly a dealer at several casinos on the Gulf Coast. he was an avid fly fisherman and loved nature, wildlife, and his pets. He was a wonderful brother and loyal friend who will be sadly missed by family and friends. A memorial service will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Ruskin, Fla. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Steve's name to the charity of your choice . ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 14, 2012 DOUGLAS, JACKIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jackie M. Douglas, age 51, a resident and native of Gray, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at Mount Olive Baptist Church from 8 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m.. Burial in the Mount Olive Baptist cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Verna Douglas, two daughters, Jierra Douglas and Bianca Douglas; a brother, Craig Douglas; two grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Theriot, maternal grandparents, Ethel and Clifford Douglas and paternal grandparents, Willie and Eliza Theriot. She was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church Usher Board and an employee of Terrebonne Parish Council on Aging. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerettte in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2012 HARRER, LOIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lois Bagwell Harrer, 88, a native of Thibodaux for 60 years and a resident of Ozark, AL died on Sept. 8, 2012 at 4:20 p.m. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Chalkhead Baptist Church in Ozark, AL on Saturday Sept. 15, 2012. Graveside Services will follow in the Chalkhead Baptist Cemetery in Ozark, AL. She is survived by her Son; Joseph W. Harrer Jr., Daughter; Anne H. Ledet, Sister; Doris B. Strickland, Four Grandchildren; Rachel Harrer, Erin Louviere, Michael Ledet and Jeffrey Ledet, Two Great-Grandchildren; Robert and William Louviere. She was preceded in death by her Husband; Joseph W. Harrer Sr., Parents; William and Mamie Bagwell, Four Brothers; Ralph, Ray, Roy and Robert Bagwell, and Three Sisters; Ruby Coley, Norma Pippin and Ailine Bagwell. She was a lifetime member of the Thibodaux Presbyterian Church. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2012 LANGFORD, AMY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Amy Robichaux Langford, 42, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Mobile, Ala. died on Monday. Sept. 10, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband Todd Langford, parents; John Robichaux, Jr., and Faye Blanchard Robichaux, daughters; Bailey, Riley, and Reagan Langford, brothers; Douglas Robichaux, sister; Beth Robichaux, and mother-in-law; Linda Langford. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law; Albert Langford III, grandparents; Wilber and Rita Blanchard, John and Dorothy Robichaux. Amy was active with the Relay for life through the American Cancer Society. She participated and was active in Camp Blue Bird for cancer patients. She was a fun loving and excellent mother who always wanted to help others before herself. She loved her family and friends and was the most thoughtful person in the world. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and loving heart. A special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice, Dr. Francis Robichaux, Dr. Jimmy Ellis and the Thibodaux Regional staff for the excellent care and compassion through Amy's sickness. Also a special thanks for everyone praying and supporting Amy and her family during this very difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Amy Langford Memorial Fund at any Capital One Bank, or St. Joseph Hospice 103 Ridgefield Rd. Thibodaux, LA 70301 or Camp Blue Bird Adult Cancer Camp 2800 University Blvd., Birmingham, Ala., 35233. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2012 RICE, LUCILLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lucille Stephenson Rice, 74, a native of Washington, DC and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Memorial services to be held at a later date. She is survived by her sons; Harold Filer and wife Eva, Russell Rice, five grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Claude Rice, and son; Brandon Rice. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2012 SCHEXNAYDER, DAVID David Schexnayder, 47, a native of Lafayette and a resident of Des Allemands, died on Monday Sept. 10, 2012. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 with services at 7 p.m. A Burial will commence at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept 14, 2012, at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Scott, La. He is survived by his companion; Kristina Virock, mother and step-father; Mary and Leroy Matherne, brothers; Anthony Bailey, Lee Matherne, Jimmy Schexnayder, Ronnie Schexnayder, sisters; Barbara Alvardo, Myra Schexnayder, Olice Schmill, Collette Friloux, Kelly Griffin, Rochelle Skipper, and Sherre Coltora. He was preceded in death by his father; Herbert Schexnayder, and two sisters; Ella Miley, and JoAnna Bailey. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 12 to September 13, 2012 WARD, GLORIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gloria Ward, 50, a native and resident of Napoleonville died on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and from 9 a.m. to Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville. Burial will follow in Virginia Baptist church cemetery in Ewellville. She is survived by her husband; Nathan Ward, Jr.; five sons, Leroyal, Larry, Wendell, Nathaniel and Nathan Batiste, two daughters; Keira and Renell Batiste, father; Ernest Batiste, Jr., two brothers; Leonard and Johnell Batiste, four sisters; Lillie Mae Davis, Debra Whitaker, Wanda and Linda Batiste, five grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Mildred batiste, brother; Lionel Batiste, sister; Stacy Batiste, and a son; Lorenzo Batiste. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 13 to September 14, 2012 ADAMS, HILDA DAIGLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hilda Daigle Adams, 90, a native and resident of Lockport died on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time; 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Burial will follow in Holy Savior Catholic church cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her husband; Jessie J. Adams, son; Morlan Adams and wife Patsy Gautreaux Adams, two daughters; Dolores Adames, Janice Adams Loupe and husband Raymond, one sister; Alice Robichaux, four grandchildren; Kirt, Kyle, Keith Loupe, and Lance Adams, five great-grandchildren; Trent, Lindsey, Kane, Kyla Loupe, and Kynleigh Adams, and two step great-grandchildren; Ryne, and Brynne Mayet. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ozema and Beulah Griffin Daigle, three brothers; Wade, Willie, and Ulysses Daigle, and two sisters; Ida D. Plaisance, Gladys D. Knoblock. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. The family would like to thank nurses, aids and staff of The Broadway, Hospice of South Louisiana, CIS, Ochsner Clinic and Dr. Heidenreich. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 13 to September 14, 2012 GUIDRY, LOUIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis Daniel Guidry, 82, a native and resident of Houma died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at 9:16 a.m. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Liturgy of the Word will be held on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.. Burial at Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his, wife of 50 years, Henrietta Lirette Guidry of Houma, son; Timothy Guidry and wife Tonia Voisin Guidry of Houma, daughter; Carla Guidry Gravenkemper and husband John Gravenkemper of Plano, TX, brother; Ulysse Guidry Grandchilden: Tori Lynn Guidry, Katelyn Guidry, Ross Gravenkemper and Josh Gravenkemper. He was preceded in death by his, parents; Freddie and Armentina Marcel Guidry, brothers; Whitney Guidry, Chester Guidry, Acklan Guidry, Wade Guidry, Michell Guidry, and Hewitt Guidry, sister: Sarah Guidry. He was a member/parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2012 ADAMS, DONALD” ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald P. "Poppee" Adams, 79, a native and resident of Cut Off died on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at 11:11 p.m. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11 a.m. on Saturday, followed by a burial; in Sacred Heart Catholic church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 56 years; Rosemary G. Adams, sons; Kim Adams and companion Lisa, Joey Adams and wife Anna-Maria, Don "Noochie" Adams and wife Sherrie, Timmy Adams and wife Natalie, Ricky Adams and wife Carla, and Jacques Adams, daughter; Robin A. Harbourt, sisters; Gloria A. Loumiet and Barbara McKay, 12 grandchildren; and on great-grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; Alcide Adams, Jr. and Catherine G. Adams. He was a United States Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion and Knights of Columbus. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2012 DOUGLAS, DARIUS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Darius Jehan "HOGG" Douglas, age 38, a native and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in New Rising Sun Baptist church cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his; two sons, Ja'Khi Jezmon Douglas and Jehan Armani' Douglas; two daughters, Piercelyn O. Douglas and Lessie Jade' Williams; two sisters, Darlene Douglas Player and Dominique Douglas and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Nolan and Helouise H. Douglas and a brother, Nolan Douglas, Jr. Jones Funeral Home of Mogan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2012 DUET, KENNETH Kenneth T. Duet, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, was born on Sept. 28, 1927 and died on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. A visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time; 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. He is survived by his brothers; Wallace Duet Jr., Hieman "Torpedo" Duet, Daniel Duet. He was preceded in death by his Parents; Wallace Duet and Margaret Flavia Duplantis Duet, sisters; Annette Lee, Delta Callais, Thelma Lafont. Falgout Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2012 FAUCHEUX, WINNIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Winnie Rodrigue Faucheux, age 78, went to eternal rest on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 after a brief illness with liver cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Thibodaux with visitation from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. with a mass, and burial to follow at St.Joseph Cemetary. She is survived by her children, Rebecca (Becky) Toups and husband George, Nadine (Deany) Hebert, Jeffery Faucheux and wife Tracy, and Jason Faucheux and wife Joann. She is also survived by her siblings, Edward Rodrigue,Jr and wife Antoinette, Robert Rodrigue and wife Pam and Jody Powell of Amarillo, Tx. Also missing their grandmother will be Bambi Toups Stivers, Trent Toups and wife Emilie, Cody Hebert and wife Magan, Ross Faucheux and wife Catherine, Rosalyn Faucheux, Janson Faucheux and Jessie Lynn Faucheux. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, Allysia Michelle Toups, Zaylee Stivers, Mylie Nicole, Elise Claire Toups, Austin Hebert, Carter Hebert, Grace Faucheux and Emily Faucheux. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Gilbert A. (Bert) Faucheux. Parents, Edward J. Rodrigue and Elvine Perkins Rodrigue, sister Loretta Voiron and grandchildren Angel Hebert and Zander Anthony Toups-Stivers. Winnie was born on July 5, 1934. She attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Hospital and Thibodaux General Hospital. She was co-owner of Lots O Tots Day Care Center for 21 years. She enjoyed painting, arts and crafts, reading and going to the casino. Her greatest pleasure came from spending time with her family and doing for others. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Special thanks to Dr. Chester Boudreaux and Ginger for loving and caring about our mom so much. We also want to thank St. Joseph Hospice for the wonderful care and support they provided for our mother and all of us. We are truly grateful! Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2012 JONES, DONALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald "Duck" Jones, 68, a native and resident of Houma, died on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Funeral Services will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Community Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the St. Matthews Cemetery. He is survived by his daughters; Ebony and Shankiquel Wilson, brother; Ervin Jones, Sr., sister; Annette J. McGurie, Margaret J. Smith and Shirley J. Matthews, and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Clarence Jones, Sr., and Deloris Lagarde Jones, brothers; Clarence Jones, Jr., and two sisters; Willie Mae St. Julie and Audrey J. Ross. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2012 MARTINEZ, RAYMOND ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Raymond "Ray" Francis Martinez, 81, a native of Chackbay and a resident of Raceland, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. Visitation will be on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Thibodaux, with a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic church cemetery in Thibodaux. Surviving are his wife, Yvonne Thibodeaux Martinez; sons, Richard Martinez and Joseph Edwin Martinez; daughters, Mary Lynn Dufrene and Ann Naquin; step- children, Tina Fonseca, Levery Fonseca, and Carla Landry; brothers, Leo Martinez and Marian Martinez; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Martinez and Eugenia Torres Martinez; brother, George Martinez; one great-grandchild. The family expresses their gratitude to Amedysis Hospice, in particular, Tammy, Melissa, Tamika, and Suzette. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Joseph Seminary College (also known as St. Ben's) in Covington, Louisiana and Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux, is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 19, 2012 PORTIER, EVELYN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evelyn Portier, 73, a native and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 at 8:33 p.m. Visitation will be held at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Burial: St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. She is survived by her, sons; Charles "Chuck" Portier and wife Theresa, Blair Portier and wife Sue, Kent Portier, Ricky Portier, Steven Portier, and Kirk Portier and wife Chrystal, sisters; Helen Sampay Boudreaux, and Shirley Sampay Bourgeois, Anne Sampy Delaune and Mae Sampay Falcon, and survived by 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her, spouse; Charles Edmund Portier, parents; Early Joseph Sampay and Ruby Sampay, son; Errol Portier, brothers; Warren Sampay, and Gordon Sampaym, and sisters; Betty Sampay Karpinski, Barbara Sampay Solet, and Mabel Sampay Bonvillain. She was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. She will be missed by family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2012 STREAMS, BERNARD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bernard Louis Streams, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2012. A Visitation will be held 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. A Religious Service will be held 11 a.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. A burial will follow in Calvary United Methodist church cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his daughters Patricia Streams-Correa and Moreen Sullivan; brother Floyd Streams Sr.; and sister Delores Streams. He is also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Claudette Streams; parents Earl Sr. and Gertie Mary Streams; brother Earl Streams Jr. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 14 to September 15, 2012 THOMPSON, KENNETH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth Lee Thompson, 63, a native and resident of Houma died on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Community Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Union Benevolent Cemetery. He is survived by his mother; Beulah Hubbard, daughters; Lerma Teodora Fakeh and husband Moses, brother; Herbert Thompson, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Colbert and Lucille Singleton Thompson. He was a retired United States Marine Veteran. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 15 to September 19, 2012 FLOWERS, ARCHIE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Archie C. Flowers, Jr., a native of Bay Minette and a resident of Golden Meadow, was born on March 8, 1959 and died on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at the First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow. Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Golden Meadow. A burial will follow in the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 21 years; Stephen Autin Flowers, God-daughter; Jerricka Lee, God-son; Richard Mott and companion Larica Rogers, mother-in-law and father-in-law; Blaine and Patricia Bourg, brother-in-law; Steven Autin and wife Tina Autin, nephew; Joshua Autin and companion Adrianna Billiot, sister- in-law; Katricia Autin and companion Earl James, Jr., God-children; Chelsey Autin and Coda Barbour, and his favorite two little dogs; Suzie and Sophie. He was preceded in death by his parents; Archie Flowers Sr. and Bernice Tayler Flowers. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. His wife was his eyes that he sees and the air that he breathes. Mr. Archie was a member of the 10 point Buck Hunting Club for 13 years. He was employed by GIS for 17 years. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 15 to September 16, 2012 GRAY, JEANETTA Jeanetta Boyd Gray, 86, a native of Raceland and a resident of Vacherie died on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. A visitation will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. A Religious service will begin at 11 a.m. at the Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. A burial will follow in Brooklyn Lane Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her daughter; Gertie Gray, Patricia Keller, Shirley Zenon, and Ruth Gray, son; Nelly Gray, brothers; Johnny Boyd, Jr., and Hezekiah Triggs, 22 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Simon Gray, parents; Johnny Sr. and Lommie Boyd, one son and one daughter; brothers Ernest Boyd, Eddie Boyd, Aubrey Boyd, and Richmond Boyd, sisters; Ethel Robinson, Ida Baptiste, Kathleen Jackson, Ora Folse, Olivia Boyd, Estelle Folse and Kate Rose. She was a Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 15 to September 16, 2012 LYONS, JOHNNIE, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Johnnie Lyons, Jr., 74, a native and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 at 12:20 a.m. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Houma. Burial will be in the Union Benevolent Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his two daughters, Tina M. Slocum and Cherlyn Jackson; one brother, Freddy Lyons and a host of grandchildren, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Lyons, Sr., his mother, Thelma Robinson Lyons, three brothers, William Lyons, Sr., Lionel Lyons, Sr., and Washington Lyons and a sister, Laura Toussaint. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 15 to September 16, 2012 ORGERON, BRANDEN Branden Michael Orgeron, a native and resident of Galliano, was born on Nov. 30, 1975 and died on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Burial will follow in the Hebert Cemetery. He is survived by his parents; Gary Orgeron and linda Orgeron, son; Jhy Orgeron, daughter; Andrea Marie Brunet, brother; Aaron Orgeron, and his nephew; Trey Orgeron. He was preceded in death by his brother; Jonathan Orgeron. Falgout Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 16 to September 18, 2012 CHAPMAN, DONALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Joseph Chapman, 86, a native of Welsh and a resident of Houma died of natural causes on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home, and from 8 a.m. until funeral time; 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at Coteau Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter; Debbie and husband Wayne Falgout, five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; Alice Waters Chapman, parents; Frederick and Georgia Chapman, son; Gene Chapman, brother; Warren Chapman, sister; Hart Overley. He was a parishioner of Coteau Baptist Church. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 17 to September 18, 2012 MATHERNE, RICHARD, SR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Richard Anthony Matherne, Sr., 59, a native of Bayou Gauche and a resident of Lockport died on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. A visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport. The visitation will continue on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. service time at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Holy Savior in Lockport. He is survived by his sons; Cornel Matherne and wife Melissa, Richard Matherne, Jr. and wife Kandy, daughters; Chanel Matherne and fiancé Braighton Knotts, brothers; Daniel Matherne, Gale Matherne, Thillman Matherne, Jr., Darrel Matherne, and Bryan Matherne, one sister; Joyce Dean, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; Sibyl Dufrene Matherne, his parents; Thillman and Lucille Dufrene Matherne, a brother; Lee Evans Matherne, and a sister; Florence Bergeron. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 17 to September 18, 2012 MILLER, MARIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Marie Ellender Richard Miller, 94, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, San Francisco, and Baton Rouge died on Saturday, Sept. 15 2012. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and inspiration died peacefully surrounded by family on the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows at 1:40 p.m. at the Carpenter house, St Joseph hospice. Visitation will be on Monday, September 17, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Rabenhorst Funeral Home at 825 Government St in Baton Rouge. The mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, September 18, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 455 Marquette Avenue, Baton Rouge. Entombment will take place at a later date at St Francis deSales Cemetery II in Houma. She is survived by her daughter and her son- in -law, Cynthia Richard Murphy and Charles Murphy, two sons Glen and Wayne Richard, and a step-son Chester Miller; three grandsons Jeremy and Aaron Walpole and Remy Richard, a great granddaughter Ellender Virginia Walpole. She is also survived by two sisters Jessie Ellender Henchy and Betty Ellender Lindsey and brothers- in-law Clyde Lindsey and Leonce Richard and a number of loving and devoted nieces and nephews. She was assisted by her devoted friends, Linda Bush and Debra Randolph. She is preceded in death by her husband and the father of her children Laywood Johnn Richard and her second husband, John Lightfoot Miller, her parents Jessie Chauvin and Henry Jefferson Ellender and sisters Gertrude Elissalde, Lucille Beauvois and Jeanette Kennedy and brothers Harold, Henry and Rudolph Ellender. She was a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Home Economics. She briefly taught elementary school and had a deep interest in grammar. She then focused her attention on being an ideal mother and grandmother. To those of us that knew her well she went by Mom, Guam, Mur, and Momsie. She was a parishioner at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. She loved her animals, enjoyed gardening, sewing, watching classic films, coffee and beignets, but most dear to her heart was spending time with her family. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Lauren Savoy Olinde Foundation to promote awareness of melanoma (www.lsofoundation.org.) We will hold her in our hearts and be together in our dreams until we are reunited with her again. The best is yet to be! ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 17 to September 18, 2012 RICHARD, SHIRLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Shirley Richard, 90, a native and resident of Labadieville, died on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. A Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville. Burial will follow in St. Philomena Catholic church cemetery in Labadieville. She is survived by her son; Perry Richard, daughters; Nancy Monnier, Pasty Thibodaux and Sandra Naquin, brother; Ronald Richard, sister; Peggy Robichaux, grandchildren; Rachel Pointer, Leslie Sather, Stacy Gros, Eric Thibodaux, Timothy Thibodaux, Perry Richard, Jr., Angela LeBeouf, Jeffery Richard, Tabatha Evans and Tiffany Theriot, 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband; Dupre Richard, parents; Numa Richard and Annette Junot Richard, and her brother; Morris Richard. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2012 BELL, HAE'LYN Hae'lyn Camille Bell, infant, a native and resident of Houma, died on Friday, Sept 7, 2012. Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 in the Holy Family #2 Cemetery in Dulac. She is survived by her mother; Brittany Nicole Bell, father; Alex O'Neil Pitre, and her grandparents; Gary Wayne and Peggy Theresa Parfait Bell, Ricky John and Vera Marie LeBoeuf Pitre. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2012 CANDAGE, WILLIAM ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== William "Bill" Candage, 76, a native of Fairbanks, Alaska and a resident of Raceland, died on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 at Thibodaux Health Care Center. Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3702 Highway 311, Houma. He was a Veteran of Vietnam that served in the United States Marines and the United States Army. He loved Fishing. He is survived by his daughters; Doris Margaret and husband Edward Foxwell, Linda Marie Billiot and husband Myron James Billiot, sisters; Dorothy "Dot" Barron and Geraldine "Gerry" Parker, four grandchildren; Leonard Ray Tarango, Charles Darren Tarango, Eric Alexander Foxwell, Brien Michael Foxwell, two great-grandchildren; Lyrig Alexa Tarango, and Demitiri Joseph Tarango. He was preceded in death by his brother; Wesley "Bud" Candage, sisters; Virginia McErney and Marion Tron. Service arranged by Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes of Raceland. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2012 DIGGS, ALTON Alton Diggs, age 62, a native and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his wife; Pamela D. Diggs, three sons; Alton Quintel (Raven) Diggs, Cody (Adriana) Diggs, and Tremayne Diggs, four brothers; Nathaniel Diggs, III, Elwood Diggs, Charles (Wanda) Diggs and Michael Diggs, two sisters; Mrs. Ervin (Alma) Thomas and Willie Mae Rice, three grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Nathaniel Diggs, Jr., and Emily M. Diggs, and a brother; Clifford "Rabbit" Diggs. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2012 EUNICE, SHERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sherry Lynn Eunice, 41, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. A service will be held at a later date. She is survived by one son, two brothers, and one sister. She is preceded in death by her father; John Phillip Eunice, and mother; Laura Edith Donaldson Duplantis. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2012 RODRIGUE, EARL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earl Anthony "Bear" Rodrigue, 70, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Houma and Sulphur, died of natural causes on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. A visitation will be held from 7 a.m. until service time on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at the Falgout Chapel. Services will commence at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Bernadette Church. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by one step-in-law; Tim, two step-daughters; Hattie Thibodaux, and Faye Corner, brothers; Louis, Calvin and Jerry Rodrigue, Sr., sister; Rosemary R. Babin. He was preceded in death by his companion of 38 years; Zelma Landry "sis", parents; Louis Sr. and Jeanne LeBoeuf Rodrigue, step-daughter; Frankie, brothers; Lionel, and infant Tophile Rodrigue, and sister; infant Theresa Rodrigue. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrandgements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2012 ST. PIERRE, EMELDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emelda Ledet St. Pierre, 88, a native and resident of Larose, died on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until funeral time; 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Catholic church cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her son's; Leonard St. Pierre and wife Sandy, Willie St. Pierre, Jr. and wife Penny, daughter's; Iris Milligan and husband Aubrey, Katherine Joerg and husband Eric, 10 grandchildren; Christopher St. Pierre and wife Catherine, Ben St. Pierre and wife Jessica, Petrina LeBlanc and husband Ryan, Rudy Milligan and wife Katie, Lauren Joerg, Gregory Joerg, Ashleigh Blackwelder and husband Nathan, Jasiah St. Pierre, Miranda St. Pierre, Renee Prejean and husband Chris, 10 great-grandchildren; Josie, Kaylie, Carter, Charles, Christian, Rebecca, Amelia, Annabell, Neil, Aiden, and one sister; Melvina Hunter. She was preceded in death by her husband; Willie St. Pierre, parents; Sylves and Eliza Ledet, brothers; Joseph, Dudley, and Peter Ledet, and one sister; Ruth Richard. She was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She led a full and beautiful life with a love for life, family and church. The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Marcello, Dr. Alvin Timothy, Dr. Tommy Fudge, Father John and the staff of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center for their dedication and care. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 18 to September 19, 2012 TOUPS, RAY, SR. Ray Armand Toups, Sr., 88, a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother went home to be with his Lord and loving wife on Sept. 16, 2012. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Napoleonville, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in St. Anne's Catholic church cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by sons, Ray Toups Jr. and Jon J. Toups and wife Dawn Wilbanks Toups; daughters, Kay Toups Jackson and husband Floyd, Marjorie Toups Clause and husband Curtis, Norma Toups Lagarde and husband Terry, Ellen Toups, and Anne Toups Benoit; sister, Fay Toups Hoffmann and husband Kenneth Hoffmann; 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Willa Mae Simmons Toups; parents, Nathan Armand Toups and Josephine Sanchez Toups; brothers Thomas Valery Toups and Nathan Francis Toups; sisters, Joy Toups Musso and Catherine (Kate) Toups Musso. The family would like to thank all of his devoted care givers, including Diane Patterson, Gayle Williams, and Paulette Nelson. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2012 DEMPSTER, FAY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Fay Lynn Dempster, 34, a native of Thibodaux, and a resident of Chackbay, was born on July 26, 1978 and passed away on September 17, 2012. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept.19, 2012 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer, La. and Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 from 8 a.m. until funeral time. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Kraemer, La. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Catholic church cemetery in Kraemer. She is the daughter of Kathleen Mahler Morvant and Pershing J. Dempster, Jr. She is also survived by her step-mother Karen Dempster and step-father Dennis Morvant; daughter Jada Renee Tregre; sister Jenny Dempster Matherne and husband Steve; she is the Godmother of Kadem Matherne, and granddaughter of Lucy Mae Mahler and Pershing and Matilda Dempster. She is preceded in death by her brother Pershing (P.J.) Dempster III, Grandfather Claude Mahler Sr., and Godfather Claude (C.J.) Mahler, Jr. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2012 HALL, CHARLES, JR. Charles "Smokey" Hall, Jr., 81, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died on Friday Sept. 14, 2012. Visiting at will be held from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at Williams & Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville, and from 9:00am to Religious Services at 11:00am Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 at St. John Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Burial will follow in St. John Baptist church cemetery in Napoleonville. He is survived by two daughters; Aretha Marie and Charlet Hall Foster, daughter/niece, Lynette R. West, brother; Robert Hall, sister; Myrtle V.Willis, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his wife; Victoria R. Hall, parents; Winnie and Charles Hall, Sr., three brothers; George, Louis and Achain Hall, four sisters, Mary Alice Keyes, Liza Hall, Luberdia Smith and Gloria Joseph. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2012 JACKSON, ELAINE Elaine Cole LeJeuene Jackson, 73, a native of Sugartown and a resident of Houma, died of natural causes on Monday, Sept 17, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time; 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Cole Cemetery in Sugartown, La. She is survived by her husband; Lloyd Jackson, son; Randy and wife Bonnie LeJeuene, daughters; Kim and husband Dale Richard, Gina and husband Billy Allemand and Stacie Lirette, 12 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband; Robert Lee LeJeuene, parents; Wayen and Ruby Stracner Cole, son; Mike LeJeuene, two grandson's, Brandon and Robert LeJeuene, brother; Jimmie Cole. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2012 LANDRY, ENOLA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Enola "Toot" Theresa Billiot Landry, 76, a native of Bayou Dularge and a resident of Morgan City passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at Teche Regional Medical Center while surrounded by her loving family and friends. The family requests that visitation for Toot be observed Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City with a rosary being prayed at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will resume Friday, Sept. 21, at 8 a.m. until time of services Holy Cross Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, Sept. 21 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with graveside services following in the Morgan City Cemetery. Toot is survived by her two loving daughters, Lucy Landry of Morgan City and Julie Duval and her husband, Jimmie of Pierre Part; two brothers, Nollis Billiot of Thibodaux and LeRay Billiot and his wife, Karen, of Bayou Dularge; one sister, Rose Sampey of Raceland; two grandchildren, Benjamin "Ben" Landry and Nicole Crochet and her husband, Jacob; and two great grandchildren, Paige and Raven Carline. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Roland Landry; her parents, Thaddeus and Elda Billiot; one sister, Leola Dufrene; one brother, Alles Billiot; three brother-in-laws, Salvin Sampey, Jerry Dufrene, and Owen Moxley Sr.; two sister- in-laws, Alice Landry and Hazel Moxley; and a niece, Nancy Vincent. Toot was a dedicated Catholic, attending Mass brought her great joy. Whether she was sick or well, she could always be found in 'her room', the cry room of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She loved to cook, and use to put her skill to use at numerous schools in the parish. She treasured her vegetable garden, taking immense joy in watching her garden grow. She enjoyed going to the camp, playing pool, going to garage sales, shrimping, and attending Casino trip with AARP (which she was a member of). She also enjoyed playing with her beloved kitten, New-New. She was most known for being an avid fan of the baseball team, Atlanta Braves, and the show Wheel of Fortune was a constant in her home every evening. She enjoyed laughter and was known for her own unique laugh. Toot's greatest joy in her life was her family. Her grandson, Ben was her eyes. Her granddaughter, Nicole was her heart. Her great granddaughter, Paige made Toot part of a five generation family, and Raven was known for keeping Toot on her toes. Toot was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2012 MARTINEZ, JESUSA Jesusa " Susie" Martinez, 71, a native of Eagle Lake. TX and a resident of Houma, died on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. A celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. She is survived by her son's; Jose A Martinez, Jr. and wife Marie Fonseca Martinez of Houma, and Antonia Gonzales and wife Mary Torres Gonzales of Houston, TX, nine grandchildren, and four great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Jose A. Martinez, Sr., parents; Delfino and Eloise Garcia Gonzales Sr., brother; Delfino Gonzales, Jr. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. We will forever have her in our hearts and memories. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2012 THERIOT, SIDNEY, JR. Sidney "Jerry"John Theriot, Jr., 81, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. and from 9 a.m. until funeral time on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Chauvin. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. He is survived by his wife of 63 years; Lois Henry Theriot, son's; Brent Theriot and wife Brenda, Craig Theriot and wife Tammy, and Darrel Theriot and companion Kim, daughter; Maxine Welch, 22 grandchildren, 32 great- grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; Sidney J. and Annie Pellegrin Theriot, Sr., son; Dean "Dino" Theriot, granddaughter; April Lynn Theriot, great- granddaughter; Zaiden Daigle, brother's; Emile Theriot, Lunny Theriot, Lloyd Theriot, Paul Theriot, and Jessie Theriot, sister's; Lula Mae Lirette, Ena Pitre, Marie Melancon, and Mazie Domangue. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 19 to September 20, 2012 WOLFE, ROLAND, SR. Roland Wolfe, Sr., 76, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 at Community Funeral Home. Funeral Services will commence at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by his wife; Cementra Swing Wolfe, sons; Roland (Grace Vallain) Wolfe, Jr., Gregory Wolfe and Roland (Felicia) Spencer, daughters; Carmalisa (Phil) James; Paula (Charles, Sr., ) Miles; Cotrice Wolfe and Rolinda Wolfe, brothers; Donald (Emelda) Wolfe; Milton (Elizabeth) Wolfe; Raymond Wolfe and Bruce (Catherine) Wolfe, sisters; Dorothy (William) Saffold and Velma Barquet, 25 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, and his close family friend; Cleveland Williams, III. He was preceded in death by his parents; Sarah Harris Wolfe and Square Wolfe, Sr., sons; Jerome Anthony Wolfe, Sr., and Bryan Eric Wolfe, brothers; Bernard Wolfe; Roy Wolfe, Sr., and Square Wolfe, Jr. He was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and a retired employee of Sears with 37 years of service. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 20 to September 21, 2012 BLANCHARD, MARY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Ann Rivere Blanchard, 81, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. Memorial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Vision Christian Center in Bourg. Burial will be held in Rogers Cemetery She is survived by her daughter; Belinda B. Smith and husband Richard, Jr., son; Louis James Blanchard and wife Deborah, brother; Raymond Rivere, sister; Deloris Rodriguez, grandchildren; Mason and Nicholas Smith and , Louis L. Blanchard and wife Beatrice,Sabrina Phillips, Summer Soudelier and husband Michael, Mellanie Verdin and husband Michael, great-grandchildren; Louis Perry, Hunter, Chance, Breeze and Santianna Blanchard, Meghan Phillips, Madilyn Soudelier, Micah and Mike Verdin. She is preceded in death by her parents; Henry and Marie Azema Alleman Rivere, brothers; Nicholas and Andrew Rivere, sisters; Margie Overton, Patsy Cronic, Mabel Nestor, Hazel Reis, Agnes Hymel, and Marie Therese Mustacchia. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 20 to September 21, 2012 CHAUVIN, ALYCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alyce Claire Chauvin, 24, native of Thibodaux, and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until service time at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the St. Bridget Catholic Church Cemetery. She is survived by her, parents; Shawn Edwin Chauvin and Margaret Sternfels Chauvin, Schriever, son; Isaiah Davis, brother; Jacques Chauvin, sisters; Emma Chauvin and Julie Chauvin, grandparents; Tom and Sandra Chauvin and Gretchen Sternfels, and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her, grandfather, Ronny John Sternfels, Sr. She was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Alyce was a loving daughter, sister and mother. She will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Alyce will be dearly missed. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 20 to September 21, 2012 HEBERT, TROY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Troy Michael Hebert, 28, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 from 9 a.m. until service time at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will follow St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. He is survived by his, mother; Gaynell Poole Hebert, step brothers; Tony Michael Authement and wife Latoya and Todd Mitchell Authement, grandparents; Stephen and Helen Hebert, Evelyn Poole, nephews; Tre' and Tyren Authement, aunts; Stephanie Hebert, Rosie Smith, Oma Lirette and husband Donald, Evelyn O'Rouke and husband Larry, Beany Cash and Florence Poole, uncles; Thomas Hebert and wife Maria Hebert, Tommy Poole, Elmer Poole, Sr. and wife Edwina, James Poole, Sr. and wife Carol, cousins; Nicholas, Mitchell, Austin, Alex, Ashley, Mackenzie and Colton Hebert, Donald Lirette, Jr. and wife Sherri, Nicole Christ and numerous other cousins. He was preceded in death by his, father; Mark Stephen Hebert, uncles; Mitchell Paul Hebert, Robert Poole and Floyd Cash. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, hunting and cooking. Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. is in charge arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 20 to September 21, 2012 KING, ROBERT ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert "Bob" Glen King, 83, a native of Wisbang, Ok. and a resident of Houma, died on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Services to be held at Chatman-Black Funeral Home, 108 W. Deleware, Cleveland, Ok. Burial will follow in the Woodland Cemetery in Cleveland, Ok. He is survived by his wife; Edith Marie Carroll King, son's; David "Dave" Robert, James "Jim" Lee, and Arthur Christopher "AC" King, daughter; Debra Kay King Pearce, 12 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert Henry and Ilda Fisher King. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 20 to September 21, 2012 LEVRON, RODNEY, SR. Rodney H. Levron, Sr., 83, a native of Chackbay and a resident of Schriever, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until funeral time on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at the church. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Prompt Succor church cemetery in Chackbay. He is survived by his wife of 12 years; Susan Falgout Levron, his children; Medrick Levron and his wife Diane McCorkle Levron, Rodney H. Levron, Jr., and his companion Nell Ledet, Audie T. Levron and his wife Gwen Morvant Levron, Leonard J. Levron and his companion Lisa Bergeron, Karen Levron Lasserre and her husband Bruce Lasserre, Keith J. Levron and his wife, Leslie Jacobs Levron, his step-children; John Falgout and his wife Stephine, Holly Falgout and her companion Perry Thompson, and Anthony Falgout. He is also survived by his sister, Stella Levron Peltier, brother-in-laws; Davis Peltier and Rodney Peltier, Emmet Lougue and sister-in-law Earline Hergurder, 17 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. HE was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Isabella Peltier Levron, parents; Robert Charles Levron and Estella Bergeron Levron, brothers; Andrew, Earnest, Norbert, and John Levron, and sister; Mable Levron Boudreaux. He was a retired insurance agent. He was a United States Veteran, past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 8743, past King of the Krewe of Cleophas, past Grand Marshall of Chackbay Fire Department, and served Mass faithfully at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a member of Holy Name. He will remembered for his kind, sweet personality, and quick wit. He has a full life the he willingly shared with many family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, cooking, watching television, and other activities but his greatest joy was his family. The family would like to thank Thibodaux Health Care for the wonderful care and support they provided for our father and all of us. We are truly grateful! Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 20 to September 22, 2012 NAQUIN, JERRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerry. J. Naquin, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, as born on Sept.17, 1933 and passed away on Sept.19, 2012. A visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Ledet Naquin; sons, Terry Naquin and wife Debbie and Perry Naquin and wife JoAnn; half-sister, Anne Mae Alleman; one grandchild; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude Naquin and Emily Boudreaux Naquin, and half-sisters, Elma, Ray, and Ruby. Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc., Thibodaux, is in charge of the Arrangements ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2012 BINGHAM, JOHN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Bernard Bingham, born on May 25, 1978, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. A visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until service time; 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife; Tammy Lynn Jackson Bingham, parents; James Stovall and Beulah Bingham, daughter; Myra Lynn Jackson, brothers; Patrick, James, Robert, Barnell, and Mark Bingham, sisters; Ann, Jaynell, and Lashonda Bingham He was preceded in death by his sisters; Debbie and Cherly Bingham. He was a Baptist and a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2012 GREEN, SIMUEL, III ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Simuel Green III, 41, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2012. A Religious Service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, 119 Chetimatches Street, in Donaldsonville. A burial will follow in the Moses Baptist Church Cemetery No. 1 in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents; Katherine Collins and Simuel Green Jr. and wife Barbara, sisters; Rhonda Green and Nakia Agee, and brothers; Corey Collins and Brian Collins. He was preceded in death by sister; Jaslin Green, and grandparents; Gertrude Collins, Alvin Collins, Rose Green and Simuel Green Sr. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2012 HERNANDEZ, EVELYN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Evelyn Gros Hernandez, 78 a native of Stevensville and resident of Mathews died on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Chapel in Mathews, and from 9 a.m. until funeral time on Saturday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. A mass will be held at the church at 11 a.m. with burial in St. Mary's Nativity Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 57 years; Raymond "Creeper" Hernandez, Sr., son; Raymond Hernandez, Jr. and wife Brandy; daughters, Tina H. Dunn and husband Edwin "Buddy", Angela H. Louis and husband John; brothers; V.A. Gros, Junius Gros, sisters; Doris Bergeron, Gertrude Scully, Shirley Allemand, Anna Belle Miller, Linda Daigle, Patsy Blancaneaux, Lorraine Stott, Rita Autin, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded death by her parents; Oarlien and Bernice Chaisson Gros, brothers, Linberg Gros, Wilbert Gros, Sr., Daniel Gros, Lourie Gros, sister; Anna Mae Eymel. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2012 KENNY, BETTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Kenny, age 59, a resident of Houma and a native of New Orleans, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Christ Missionary Baptist Church in Houma. Burial will follow in Christ Missionary Baptist church cemetery in Houma. She is survived by her two sons; Micheal Kenny and Aronderick Washington, two daughters; Tarra Mcguire and Tracey Kenny, four brothers; Micheal Smith, Ricky Smith, Larry Smith and Gregory (Sharon) Smith, six sisters; Bessie Clark, Brenda Washington, Rosemary Castle, Linda Brumfield, Gail Smith and Darlene Smith, 15 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; Earl and Bessie Kenny, Sr., two brothers; Earl Kenny, Jr., and Bertell Smith, and a sister, Dorothy Kenny. She was a member of Christ Missionary Baptist Church Choir. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2012 RINEY, DORIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Doris Riney, 60, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. A Visitation will be held 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. A Religious Service will be held 11 a.m. at St. Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. A burial will follow in St. Peter Baptist church cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughter; Carol Riney, sons; Jerome Francis and Troy Riney, brothers; Lawrence Francis, Thomas Francis and James Francis, sisters; Rose Lee Williams and Kathleen McCormick. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Aristile Riney Jr., parents; Annie Mae Francis Reed and Joseph Mitchell; and brother Melvin McCormick. She was a member of St. Peter Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2012 SMITH, PAUL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Paul Smith,85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died on Friday Sept. 16, 2012. A visitation will be held, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, and from 9 a.m. to Religious Services at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at St. Phillip Baptist Church in Napoleonville, Burial will follow in the Evening Star Baptist cemetery. He is survived by one daughter; Berda Smith, six grandchildren, three Godchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius and Lena Hudson Smith; three sisters, Grace Thomas, Lorraine Nelson, and Cecile Smith; three brothers, Lloyd Smith, Sr., Junius Smith, Jr., and Silas Smith. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2012 THERIOT, LINDA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Linda M. Theriot, 59, a native and resident of Lockport, died on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, and will continue from 8 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Burial will follow in Holy Savior Catholic church cemetery in Lockport. She is survived by her brothers; Lee J., Abel Jr., Adam, Raleigh, Roger, Robert Theriot, sisters; Nellie St. Pierre, Rosey Darsey, Claudia Chouest, and Beverly Chauvin. She was preceded in death by her parents; Abel Theriot Sr., and Nellie Orgeron Theriot, brother; Eugene Theriot Sr., and sister; Mabel Rivet. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 21 to September 22, 2012 THOMAS, IVY Ivy Mae Breaux Thomas, 72, a native of Belle Rose, and a resident of Brooklyn, NY., died on Wednesday, A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to Religious Services at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville, Burial will follow in Virginia Baptist church cemetery in Ewellville. She is survived by her husband; Jesse Thomas, two children; Jessica and Tyrone Thomas, two grandchildren, two sisters and spouses; Edna Breaux Carter and Lloyd Carter, Sr., and Lillie Breaux Southall and Rev. Obbie Southall, Sr., one brother; Clifton Breaux, 2 sisters-in-law; Lubertha and Sarah Breaux, Also a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; Willie, Sr. and Elizabeth Washington Breaux, three brothers; Willie, Jr., Herman, and Wilfred Breaux, two sisters; Clara Breaux Fernandez and Clora Breaux Hayes, two nephews, Dennis and Kevin Breaux. She was a faithful member of The Zion Shilon Baptist Church in Brooklyn, NY. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2012 BOURGEOIS, LOUIS ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis Pierre Bourgeois, 97, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Houma, died on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, at Thibodaux Funeral Home, and from 8 a.m. until service time on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept 24, 2012 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. A burial will follow in St. Joseph church cemetery. He is survived by his wife; Margaret M. Bourgeois, son; Ron Bourgeois, daughter's; Barbara Olivier, and Joanne Morvant, 10 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; Louis A. Bourgeois and Louisiane Breaux, brother's, Lucien, Sam, Camille, and Raymond Bourgeois, sister's; Odile Naquin, Lilia Samanie and Virginia Legendre. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2012 CROCHET, SUSAN Susan Carr Crochet, 48, a native of Hollandale, Miss. and a resident of Raceland, died on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. A visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at Glenwood Funeral Home in Rolling Fork, Miss. Burial will follow in the Mound Cemetery in Rolling Fork, Miss. She is survived by her husband; Barry Crochet, son; Scott Sykes, brother; Wesley Carr, and four sisters; Rose Phelps, Janet Daussin, Marjorie Ameen, and Carol Carr. Glenwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2012 DELATTE, SAMUEL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Samuel "Sam" Joseph Delatte, 76, a native of Choctaw, La. and a resident of Larose, died on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, and from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. A Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Catholic church cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his wife; Ruby Dumond Delatte, son's; Guy Delatte and wife Amanda G. Delatte, Ricky Delatte and wife Anna Marie P. Delatte, sister's; Enola Griffin, Mabel Chouest, five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; George B. Delatte and Zulma Tabor Delatte, son; David Delatte, brother's; Claude, Cleore "Red", Horace Delatte, and sister; Corrine D. Dubois. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2012 HAMILTON, ALLEN ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Allen Augustin Hamilton,96, Native and resident of Houma, died on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 at 12:42 p.m. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. Services will begin at 10 a.m. with a reading of the Rosary followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Church 8594 Main St. Houma, on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. Burial will commence in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son; Allen J. Hamilton, six daughters: Lucia H. Haywood; Genevia H. Middleton; Carmen H. Robinson; Marian M. Hamilton; Valerie H. Gray and Nanacy H. Laughman, 12 grandchildren; Cherie Haywood Ogle, Holly Haywood, Robert Christopher Middleton, Mark Middleton, Patrick Middleton, Brittany Tillman, Leah Hamilton, Allen Michael Hamilton, Adrienne Gray, Ian Gray, Robin Robinson and Nathan Laughman, four great-grandchildren; Sean Tillman, Layla Tillman, Brooke Ogle and Randell Ogle. He was preceded in death by his wife; Lucia Theresa Legaux Hamilton, and his parents; Willie and Clara Brooks Hamiltn. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 24, 2012 LABIT, BELLE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Belle G. Labit, 89, a native of Raceland and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 at 7:45 p.m. Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. She is survived by her husband; Morris J. Labit Jr., son; Dean Blanchard, daughter; Helen Blanchard Savoie and husband Warren, daughter; Theresa Blanchard Daigle & husband Tommy, brother's; Floyd Grabert, and Lindsey Grabert, sister's; Zona Darcey, Violet Dupre, Florence Brunet, Vivian Giroir, and Pearl Moss, grandchildren; Kimberly Daigle Fanguy, Chris Stoufflet, Nicole Stoufflet Catral, Julee Daigle Buquoi, Kelly Stoufflet Pertuit, Ashliegh Daigle, four great-grandchildren: Madison Sobert, Peyton Pertuit, Sophia Sobert, Riley Grace Pertuit, She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children; Millard Blanchard, parents; Harris Grabert Sr. and Edna Pertuit Grabert, brother's; Lionel Grabert Sr., and Harris Grabert Jr., and his sister; AnnaBelle Pellerin. She was a former member of the Lions Club and participated in Mardi Gras as a member of Hyachinthians. She was Catholic and a parishoner of St. Francis Cathedral and St. Bernadette. She enjoyed socializing and dancing, but most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2012 LEBLANC, LEONA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leona Trosclair LeBlanc, 92, a native of Chackbay, and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. She was born on Jan. 8, 1920. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the church with interment to follow in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic church cemetery in Chackbay. She is survived by daughters; Judy Schexnayder and husband, Johnny and Ethel Millet and husband, Ronald, sisters; Octavia Clement, Dolia Morvant, and Adele Braud; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five great-great- grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; Orvile Trosclair and Cecelia Trosclair, sisters; Odesa Morvant and Bridget Clement, brother; NorrisTrosclair, former husband; Adley LeBlanc, companion; Autry "Cookie" Boudreaux. Landry's Funeral Home of Labadieville is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2012 TEMPLET, EMMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Emma Champagne Templet, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. A burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic church cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her son's; Donald, and Wayne Templet, sister; Josephine Bourgeois, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three step- great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband; Lloyd Templet, parents; Joseph and Philomine F. Champagne, brother's; Philip, Alcide Champagne. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2012 THIBODAUX, ALICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alice Ledet Thibodaux, 74, a native of Larose and a resident of Lockport, died on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at Holy Savior Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at Holy Savior Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Holy Savior Catholic Church cemetery. She is survived by her Husband; Edward Thibodaux, Jr., son; Scott Thibodaux and wife Kathie, daughter; Jody Bissonnette and husband Wendell Keith, four children; Holly Braud, Blythe Bissonnette, Sarah Matherne, and Timothy Thibodaux, five great-grandchildren; Marshall Braud, Aaron Braud, Owen Matherne, Eli Matherne, and Jack Matherne. She was preceded in death by her parents; Beauregard Ledet Sr., and Marie R. Ledet, son; Wayne Thibodaux, brother's; Harold, Benny, Donald, Beauregard Jr. Ledet, sister's; Rose Mary Allemand, Daisy Triche, and Janice Baudoin. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 22 to September 23, 2012 TRICHE, DAISY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Daisy Ledet Triche, 83, a native of Delta Farms, La. and a resident of Lockport, died on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012. Visitation was on Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time. Burial was in Holy Rosary Cemetery, in Larose. Church Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 She is survived by her son; Warren J. Triche, Jr. and wife Cindy Mays Triche; sister, Alice Ledet Thibodaux, former daughter-in-law; Pamela Tauzin, grandson; Bobby Warren Triche, great-grandchildren; Dylan and Tyler Triche, step- grandchildren; Blaine, Shantel, Brian, Ashley, and Jacob, and step-great- grandchildren; Blake, Dylan, Isabella, Tyler, Nyla, Valencia, Warren, and Bleighn "Bleighnie Girl." She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Warren J. Triche, Sr.; parents, Beauregard Ledet, Sr. and Mary Richoux Ledet; brothers, Beauregard, Jr. "White", Donald, Brenton, and Harold Ledet; and sisters, Rose Mary Allemand and Janice Baudoin. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 23 to September 24, 2012 WUNSTELL, RAY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ray Joseph Wunstell, a native of Houma and a resident of Lake Charles, was born on Oct. 24, 1944 and died on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. He is survived by his brother's; Edward and wife Susan, Don and wife Jodie, and Ted and wife Cindy, sister's; Jo Ann and husband Kurt Wiley, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Edgar J. Wunstell and Louise Tesson Wunstell, and his brother; William "Bill" Wunstell. He was a Catholic. In lieu of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity . ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 24 to September 25, 2012 DUPLANTIS, SIDNEY, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sidney Joseph Duplantis, Jr., 75, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died on Friday, September 21, 2012. A private burial was held at St. Francis de Sales II cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Linda C. Duplantis; son, Shayne C. Duplantis Sr. and wife Christy; daughter, Justina "Tina" M. Duplantis; six brothers, Kenneth J. Duplantis, Ralph M. Duplantis and wife Sybil, Wayne M. Duplantis and wife Dolly, Donald J. Duplantis and wife Theresa, James B. Duplantis and wife Sally, David B. Duplantis; three sisters, Barbara D. Jordan and husband Charles, Wanda D. Dupre and husband Michaels, Gail D. Yancy; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney J. Duplantis Sr. and Lydie M. Champagne Duplantis; two sisters, Susan E. Duplantis and Frances X. Duplantis. He served in the United States Army. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. IN lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 24 to September 25, 2012 GRAY, RUTH Ruth Ann Ellender Gray, 81, a native of DeQuincey, La. and a resident of Lawrenceville, Ga., died on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 from 5 p.m. until !0 p.m. at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. at the church with burial following in Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary, La. She was known as "Mimi" by her eleven grandchildren; Jack Ryan Twachtman, Nicholas Twachtman and wife, Erynn, Andrew, Phillip, David, Julia, John Paul, and Josiah Gray and Cannon, Ellie and Morgan King. She also leaves two great- grand children, Jillian and Rudy Twachtman. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Bernard Ellender and Ruth Lavender Ellender; husband Walter J. "Brother" Gray, Jr. her only sister, Barbara Ellender Bernard; and her niece, Denise Elaine Bernard. She is survived by her five children and spouses: Jeff W. Gray, Elissa "Lisa" Gray Twachtman, Dr. J. Paul Gray and wife Rebecca, Leslie Gray Shatzen and husband Erwin, and Lauren Gray King and husband Jeff. She graduated from DeQuincey High School in 1948 and Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 1952 where she majored in elementary education and library science. She taught first grade in Westwego, La. and then at Chackbay Elementary. It was when she was teaching first grade at Chackbay Elementary when she met her husband, Walter "Brother" Gray, Jr. After raising her five children, Mrs. Gray became active in many local organizations, including fundraising for Lafourche Crossing Fire Department and as a volunteer for Laurel Valley Plantation. She was very passionate about the preservation of Laurel Valley Village volunteering as a sitter and a docent. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her children and grandchildren as being one of the sweetest people on earth. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at St. Joseph Manor in Thibodaux and to The Life Care Center of Gwinett in Lawrencevill, Ga. For their loving care of Ruth during her illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux, is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 24 to September 25, 2012 PERCLE, SYBIL Sybil D. Percle, 83, a native of Moreauville and a resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. She was born October 14, 1928. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church followed by burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by son, Kerrel Percle and wife Janie; daughters, Darlene Ponvelle and husband Louis and Kathy Himel and husband Chris; brothers, Allan, Ernest, Clifton, Edsel, and James Daigrepont; sisters, Rena Morse, Ruby Gaspard, Betty Boudin, and Louise Armand; grandchildren, Brandon Percle, Jeremy Percle, Stacey Mayet, Amanda Reulet, Casey Himel, Chad Himel, and Vinnie Himel; and 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband, Jeudi "J.D." Percle; parents, David Daigrepont and Agnes Current Daigrepont; sisters, Ura Armand and Everdean Lemoine; and great-granddaughter, Ella Percle. Thibodaux Funeral Home of Thibodaux, is in charge of arrangements ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 25 to September 26, 2012 DEAUX, JAMES ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== James Carl Deaux, 88, a native of Quentin, Miss. and resident of Houma, La. died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 at 8:30 am. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Burial will follow in the Terrebonne Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Norma Kinnison Deaux, Houma; daughters, Cheryl Pellegrin, Houma, Pam Deaux, Houma; son, Jeff Phillips, Efland, NC; grandchildren, Timothy Pellegrin, Kimberly Pellegrin; great-grandchildren, Brittany Pellegrin, Cheyenne Kerbo, Ross Hebert; great-great-grandchildren, Branson Luke, Bryden Luke and Zaine Naquin; and his faithful companion "Pickles." He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Deaux and Bessie Linder Deaux. He was a member of Coteau Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Gideons. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Gideons. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 25 to September 26, 2012 EDWARDS, MICHAEL, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Bennett Edwards, Jr., 52, native of Baton Rouge, and a resident of Houma, died on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. A memorial service will be held today at First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Edwards, a son Jordan Edwards; his father, Michael B. Edwards, Sr and wife Mary Kathryn Edwards; brother David Brett Edwards; his aunt Judith Bunch; niece Rachel Edwards of Baton Rouge, and girlfriend Chantell Braneff Hoyt. He was preceeded in death by his mother, Danya Bunch Edwards, grandparents, Aubrey and Barbara Bunch. He was a graduate of Beaver High School in Beaver, Pa. He was a Electronics Technician and a veteran of the United States Air Force. Rabenhorst Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 25 to September 26, 2012 HITT, PHIL ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Phil Lance Hitt, 50, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 . Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. He is survived by his spouse, Sherry Hitt of Houma; daughters, Brandi Chaney and husband of Houma, and Brittany Hitt of Houma; step daughter; Karla Boudreaux of Houma, step son, Jeremy Chauvin of Houma; sisters, Ginger Hitt and husband of New Orleans, Bobbie Chauvin and husband of Houma, Billie Jane "B.J." Boudreaux of Houma; and grandchildren, Emma, Layne, and Jaidyn. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Billy and Jane Hitt. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 25 to September 26, 2012 HOWARD, GERONIA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Geronia Howard, 40, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 at 2:59 a.m. at Terrebonne General Medical Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at Greater New Salem Baptist Church in Houma. Burial in the Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Dion Howard; her mother-in-law, Sandy Simms; one son, Dion Howard, Jr., a stepson, D'Jai Wolfe; a daughter, Shaquera Howard; four brothers, Alexander McKinley, Jr., Prince McKinley, Mario McKinley and Juan (Chanel) McKinley; two sister, Debra (Percy) Galmore and Robin McKinley; and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Marion McKinley. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 25 to September 26, 2012 ORDOYNE, BARBARA Barbara Ordoyne, 77, a native and resident of Gladewater, TX., and a former resident of Raceland died on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012. Funeral services will commence at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 at Bethany Community Fellowship/Assembly of God Church in Raceland. She was preceded in death by her father, Austin Chenault; and mother, Juanita Crabtree. She was a parishioner of Assembly of God. She served in the United States Army. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 27, 2012 BOUDREAUX, DONALD Donald M. Boudreaux, 76, a native and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. Memorial services will be held at a later date. He is survived by his brothers, Louis Boudreaux, Adam Boudreaux, David Boudreaux; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Aurora Leonard Boudreaux; Parents, Dennis and Effie Bonvillain Boudreaux; and two brothers, Capt. Dennis Lloyd Boudreaux and Allen J. Boudreaux. He was a long time employee of Southdown Sugars and Colonial Sugar in Gramercy, La. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 27, 2012 CROSBY, LARRY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry J. Crosby, 72, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Raceland, died on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at 12:10 a.m. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, and will resume from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Thursady, Sept. 27, 2012 at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Burial will follow in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lois Toups Crosby; step-son, Vhores Trosclair III and wife CheraKee Trosclair; step-daughters, Marla T. Saia and husband Joe, Shelia T. Whightman and companion Paul; brothers, Alton Crosby and Richard Crosby; sisters, Mildred Gisclair, Louanna Guidry, and Carolyn France. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman J. Crosby and Adrienne Griffin Crosby. He loved dancing, fishing, traveling, camping, and his friends. He was an owner/operator tug boat captain. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 27, 2012 DAFFRON, BETTY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty B. "Birdie" Daffron, 84, a native of Wetumka, OK and a resident of Dulac, went home on the wings of angels in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. Memorial Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. She is survived by her daughters, Betty Ann Daffron Pellegrin, Mary Kathryn Daffron, and Beverly "Sally" Boudreaux and husband John Sr. "Moose"; sisters, Mary "Helen" Mount and Jewell "Judy" Ward and husband Jack; grandchildren, Phillip "Johnson" Boudreaux and wife Roslyn, Perry James Boudreaux and wife Letha, Kathryn "Katie" Theriot and husband Allen, Jesse James Pellegrin and wife Sharon; great-grandchildren. Kristen and Brooke Theriot; step-great- grandchildren, Corey Dean, Corey and Jobey Boudreaux; step-great-great- grandchild, Trinity Dean. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Emory "Boston Blackie" Daffron Sr.; parents, Isom James and Callie Mikel Bruce; sons, George E. Daffron and Perry J. "Weasel" Daffron; daughter, Mable "Button" Daffron; brothers, Gene I. Bruce and Carl L. Bruce; sisters, Beverly MacFarland, Deliah "Kate" Scherenbeck; grandson, John Boudreaux, Jr. She enjoyed reading quilting, painting and ceramics. She worked for 30 years at Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, retiring at the age of 82. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to Haydel Memorial Hospice. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 27, 2012 GUERRERO, BILLIE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Billie Gibbs Guerrero, 55, a native of Rayville, La. and a resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. A visitation will be held, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. She is survived by her sons, Philip "Phil" Guerrero and wife Tiffany, Billy "Joe" Guerrero and wife Bess; daughter, Michelle Arcement; brother, David Jones; sisters, Ann Watson, Judy Faul, Susan Keller; and four grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Guerrero; parents, P.G. and Lola Gibbs; brother, Don Jones; and Patsy Cowart. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 27, 2012 RODRIGUE, AUDREY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey Irma McDaniel Rodrigue, 85, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Chackbay, died on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. She is survived by her husband, Alvin J. Rodrigue; sons, Daniel A. Rodrigue and Robert P. Rodrigue; and 22 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Angus McDaniel and Irma Weixel McDaniel; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Daniel (Jo Ann) Rodrigue. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society, and the VFW 5097 Ladies Auxiliary. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 27, 2012 RODRIGUE, CORINE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Corine Chaisson Rodrigue, 95, a native of Chackbay, and resident of Houma died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at 6:50 a.m. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 from 9 a.m. until service time at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Scott and husband Jeffery, Houma; grandchildren, Holly Crochet and husband Keith, Houma, Stephanie Carrere and husband Barry, Houma, Donnie Scott and wife Talia, Houma; great-grandchildren, Jared Carrere, Jayce Carrere, Abigail Scott, Alex Scott, brothers, Joseph Chaisson and wife Juanita of Houma, Terry Chaisson and wife Lois of Houma, LA Thaddeus Chaisson and wife Wilma "Sis" of Houma; and sister, Angeline Domangue of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eulan Rodrigue; parents, Raoul and Leah Legendre Chaisson; brother, Ambrose Louis Chaisson; sister, Mary Poincot. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was member of the Ladies Altar Society at Holy Rosary Church and the American Legion Post #31 Ladies Auxiliary. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 26 to September 27, 2012 STEGALL, RONALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronald Lee Stegall, 67, of Meridianville, Ala., died Friday, Sept. 22, 2012 peacefully at his home. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Meridianville, Ala. Services for Ron will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at the church. Dr. Tommy Bolan will be officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery, Meridianville, Ala. He is survived by his loving wife Mary (Carol) Stegall Meridianville, Ala.; one son, Scott Lewis (Peggy) Stegall Columbia, Tenn.; and daughter Shanna Lee (Chris) Dubois Brentwood, Tenn,; one step daughter Cindy (Mike) Nazario Hazel Green, Ala.; one sister Nelda (Jeff) Regian Tyler, Texas. He was also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Aaron Nazario, Shelby Stegall, Samantha Stegall, Gabrielle DuBois, Aidan DuBois, Chloe DuBois, Christian DuBois, Hudson DuBois; and a host of nieces and nephews in Tyler, Texas. He was preceded in death by parents, Louis and Una Stegall; and a beloved brother Lynn Stegall. Ron was born June 13, 1945 in Gilmer, Texas and later moved to Houma, La.. He graduated from Terrebonne High School and attended Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas. After retiring from a successful career as a human resources executive, Meridianville, Ala. became their home. He was very active in the First Baptist Church of Meridianville, sharing his sweet spirit of love. Everyone always looked forward to his sweet smile, welcoming handshake and enthusiastic encouragement. Spry Funeral Home, Huntsville, Ala. will be in charge of arrangements. Donations can be made to AlaCare of Huntsville, Ala. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 28, 2012 JOHNSON, ELI Eli Joseph Johnson, infant, a native and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. Graveside Services will be held Friday, September 28, 2012at 3 p.m. at Union Benevolent Cemetery, Houma. He is survived by his parents, Elizabeth Jones and Julian A. Johnson; Grandparents, Gloria M Voisin, Earl J Jones, Jr., Regina Johnson, Edward Johnson; step-grandmother, Felicia Billiot; and his sister, Alaijah Johnson. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 28, 2012 MCCLURE, JUDY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Judy Ann Benoit McClure, a native of Chauvin, and a resident of Houma, was called home on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at 2:54 p.m. surrounded by her family after complications associated with a long battle with lung cancer. She was born on Oct. 19, 1945. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Samart Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Willie "Bill" McClure; her five daughters, Mathilde "Tillie" Naquin and husband Brent of Pointe Aux Chene, La., Loretta LeBoeuf and husband Brian of Montegut, La., Danah Pitre and husband Patrick of Baton Rouge, La., Jenny LeBoeuf of Marble Falls, Texas, Kandy Arnold and husband Paul of Petal, Miss.; her step-daughter, Catherine "Kitty" Dycus and husband David of Vidor, Texas; step-son, Kevin McClure of Vidor, Texas; her brothers, Essie "E.J." Benoit Jr. of Chauvin, La., Benedict "Benny" Benoit of Bourg, La., Joey Benoit and wife Deborah of Petal, Miss.; She has nine grandchildren, 19 step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and 11 step- great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Percy LeCompte Sr., brother-in-law, James Prosperie, Godmother, Alirina Scott, her former husband and father of her children, Hubert LeBoeuf, her special friends, Mrs. Tutty, Mrs. Vera Nutter and Sidney Davis. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Essie Sr. and Albertine Clement Benoit; her sisters Heddy Benoit and Betty Prosperie; her brother, Alvin Benoit; her infant son; one grandbaby and two step-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Dr. Dicky and Scott Haydel, Dr. Ralph Bourgeois, and all of the nursing staff in CCU and 3rd floor at Terrebonne General Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Judy McClure's memory. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 28, 2012 PONTIFF, ODETHEL Odethel Pontiff, 89, a native of Amelia and a resident of Thibodaux, died on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 at 11:15 p.m. A visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Christ The Redeemer Catholic Church. A burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her daughters, Anne Voisin and Husband Kervin, Gwendolyn Gonzales and husband Larry, Sr., Marsha Delatte and Kenneth, Sr.; sister, Ethel Freyou; grandchildren, Christy Voisin, Larry Lee Gonzales, Jr., and wife Jonni, Steven Gonzales, Stephanie Levet and husband Kerry, Kenneth James Delatte, Jr. and wife Courtney; great-grandchildren, Bailee and Hannah Gonzales, Karli and Katelyn Levet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evest Joseph Pontiff; parents, Jean Dupre and Anna Landry Dupre; brothers, Aubrey Dupree, and Evans "Pete" Dupre; sisters, Irene Ross, and Edmae Benoit. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 28, 2012 ROBINSON, MITCHELL Mitchell Paul Robinson, 63, a native Raceland and resident of Houston, Texas, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. A Visitation will be held 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Third Zion Baptist Church, 2649 Hwy 308, in Raceland. A Religious Service will be held 11 a.m. at Third Zion Baptist Church on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012. A burial will follow in the Third Zion Baptist church cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by mother Rebecca Robinson; his wife Sharon Richardson; son Shalan Murray; five brothers Nathan (Bernice) Robinson, Wayne Robinson, Raynell (Agnes) Robinson, Perry (Gwendolyn) Robinson, and Curtis (Melissa) Robinson; and six Katherine (Johnny) Rose, Patricia (Harold) Shanklin, Julia (Rev. Sheldon) Martin, Joanne (Stanley) Raymond, Wanda (Victor) Coulon, and Michelle Robinson. He was preceded in death by his first wife Ernestine Robinson, and father Mitchell Robinson; grandparents Louis and Bertha Smith, and Shelvin and Annie Robinson. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 27 to September 28, 2012 STRODER, LUCILLE Lucille Stroder, 76, a resident of Abbeville and a native of Lockport, died on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes after a battle with cancer. A memorial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Vincent Funeral Home, 209 South St. Charles Abbeville, La. 70510. Mass will be held at 11 a.m., following the burial at St. Paul Cemetery. She is survived by her two children, daughter Linda Segura and husband the late Arthur "Joe" Segura; and son Hilton Stroder and wife Terry; two sisters, Elsie Stevens and husband Melvin "Red", and Alice Eschette and Leopold "Pap" Scioneaux; brother in law Lester Allemand; four grandchildren, seven great – grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin Stroder; her parents Foreman Hebert and the former Celeste Breaux, sister Louise Bruce and brother-in-law Tilman Bruce, sister Edna Allemand, brother Tilman Hebert and sister-in-law Audrey Hebert, niece Dana Allemand, and nephew Jacque Allemand. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2012 BERNARD, RUSSELL, SR. Russell "Big Paw Paw" Bernard, Sr., 73, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at Thibodaux Funeral Chapel, and from 8 a.m. Until Funeral Time on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist in Thibodaux. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist in Thibodaux. Burial will follow in St. John the Evangelist church cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by his wife, Lois Filce Bernard; children, Russell Bernard, Jr. and wife Tina, Debbie LeBlanc and husband Warren and Connie Delatte and husband Norm; grandchildren, Steven Bernard and wife Katie, Danielle Olivier and husband Drake, Ashley Wyman and husband Richard, Korey LeBlanc, Kasey LeBlanc, Lexi Delatte and Matthew Delatte; and great-grandchildren, Rylee Olivier, Reese Bernard, Whitney Wyman, soon to be expected twins Tatum and Torin Bernard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Bernard and Anna Mae Aucoin Bernard; brother, Conrad Bernard, great-grandchild, Trysten Bernard. He was a self employed sugar cane farmer, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; who loved camping, dancing, football and traveling. He will be sadly missed. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2012 BOLDEN, WELTON Welton Bolden, 53, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. A Visitation will be held 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux. A Religious Service will be held 11 a.m. at Calvary United Methodist Church in Thibodaux on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. A burial will follow in Calvary United Methodist church cemetery in Thibodaux. He is survived by mother Rosetta James; daughters, Anastasia Wright, Kijafa Davis, and Kiarin Davis; sons, Kuenta Robertson, Jeremy Davis and Jeffery Davis; sisters, Mary Louise Johnson and Anetra James; and brothers, Alton Bolden, Southern Bolden III, Charles Joseph Bolden, Windell Bolden and Jeremy Bolden; three God-children, LaQuint Scott, Randy Lane and Traverse Price. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Southern Bolden Jr. He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 201 BRASHER, RONALD, JR. Ronald B. Brasher, Jr., a native of Texas and a resident of Aberdeen, Scotland, was born on Feb. 12, 1936 and died on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. He is survived by his daughters, Conny Tippett, Carolyn Tippett, Betina Tynes; brother, Larry Brasher; seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2012 DUPRE', IRENE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irene Luna Dupre', 73, a native of Ventura, CA and resident of Thibodaux and New Orleans, died Sunday Sept. 9, 2012. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 at 11a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 6201 Stratford Place, New Orleans, 70131 followed by a celebration of Irene's life at the Dupre' residence. She is survived by her husband, Jerome Dupre', Sr.; daughters, Veronique Ornouski and Danielle Morris; son, Jerome Dupre', Jr.; mother, Georgia Sebring; brother, Mario Padilla; sister, Shirley Hudson; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Savannah Templet and brother, Paul Hudson. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation . ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2012 HEBERT, CLARENCE Clarence Joseph Hebert, 88, a native and resident of Houma died on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, and from 8 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at the Falgout Chapel in Houma. Burial will follow in the St. Francis II Cemetery. He survived by his great-nephews, James and wife Drena LeBouef, John and wife Mary LeBouef, Roy and wife Shannon LeBouef; great-niece, Lisa Gautreaux; many great-great nieces and nephews; and great-great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nickles and Philonis Hebert; brother, Howard Hebert; and sisters; Sadie L. Hebert and Louise H. LeBouef. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers donations proffered to help defray expenses. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2012 KIEFF, NELMA Nelma D. Kieff, 80, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until funeral time at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday. A mass of Christian Burial will commence at 12:00 p.m. with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her sons, Davis Kieff, Jody Kieff; brothers, James Danos, Reilly Danos, Raymond Danos, Russell Danos; sisters, Reba D. Adams, Barbara D. Hebert, Beverly D. Dufrene; grandchildren, Dane Kieff, Holden Kieff, Marty Kieff, Jolie Kieff; great-grandchildren, Khi Guidry, Lita Rose Kieff, Bryar Rose Kieff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Kieff; parents, Davis and Lolita Danos; son, Regan Kieff; daughter-in-law, Stephanie G. Kieff. She was a very caring, kind and nurturing mother and grandmother. She was selfless and had an amazing work ethic. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2012 MILLER, DELVEKIA Delvekia "Doodie" V. Miller, 40, a native of Belle Rose, LA and a resident of Donaldsonville, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 Visiting at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. Visiting at Virginia Baptist Church in Ewellville, La. from 9 a.m. to Religious Services at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 conducted by Rev. Lloyd Jones, Jr. Burial in the Virginia Baptist church cemetery in Ewellville, La. She is survived by her mother, Ethel (Lionel) Carter, one son, Wayne Ester, Jr.; companion, Jerry Butler; four sisters, Conchetta Miller, Albensia and Carnetta Carter, Larnetta (Daniel) Thompson; four brothers, Byron (Ta'maya) and Shon Miller, Willie "Kevin", Jr., Gregory (Rolanda) Carter, Sr., four Godchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her biological mother, Edna Miller; one sister, Arbodella Carter; Godparents, Josie Desira and Lloyd Henry Brown. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2012 SCOTT, JEANETTE Jeanette Scott, 54, Native of Greenburg, La. and resident of Metairie, died on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. at New Star Baptist Church in Greenburg, La. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. Burial will follow in the Crier Cemetery. She is survived by her father, Herman Williams; brothers, Herman Fauntain, Walter Wist, Shawn Morris and Dennis Pellegrin; sisters, Janice Pellegrin and Patricia Robertson. She was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Scott Williams. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 28 to September 29, 2012 WALLS, TYRONE, JR. Tyrone "LiL Ty" Walls, Jr., 25, a native of Houma and a resident of Gray, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 at his resident. Visitation will be ., from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church, on Smith Lane, Houma. Burial in the Southdown Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by his father and stepmother; Tyrone and Rachel Walls, Sr., his mother and stepfather, Janice and Keith Celestin; his maternal grandmother, Karen Dabney, and his paternal grandfather, Alja Walls., his companion, Dashia Queen, two daughters, Kalisha Walls and Chassity Skinner; one brother, Anthony Walls, three sisters, Tia Blecher, Taylor Walls and Keinta Celestin and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Rev. Henry Dabney, Jr., and Humphrey Johnson, his grandmother, Mary T. Walls, great grandparents, Sarah A. Steverson, Hazel Townsend, Clifford Townsend, Kelmer Steverson and a cousin, Jessica Harvey. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City/Franklin/Jeanerette in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2012 BABIN, MARY Mary Pitre Babin, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Larry Babin; daughters, Sheila Babin Kindrick and husband William and Anna Babin; two grandsons, Paul Babin and Michael Trahan; two great-granddaughters, Lexie Babin and Cassady Cooper; brothers, Horace Pitre and Chris Pitre; sister, Eva Eschete; sister-in-law, Carol Matherne and husband Bobby Estes and their daughters, Tammy Pitre and Sherri Brignac. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace Pitre and Leonida Pitre; brother, Jody Pitre. Sadly missed along life's way, quietly remembered every day... No longer in our life to share, But Mary in our hearts, you're always there. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2012 CHERAMIE, JANETTE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janette Josephine Cheramie, 87, a native of Grand Caillou , and resident of Houma, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at 4:15 p.m. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012 at 12 p.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.. Burial will follow in the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2. She is survived by her son Bertoul J. Cheramie III and wife Joan of Covington, a daughter, Sonja-Lee Pollino and husband Anthony of Richmond Hill, GA. A Brother Melvin Benoit Sr. and wife Blackie of Dulac, LA, three sisters; Junietta Buquet, Irene Boudreaux and husband Delvin, Mae Francis Fanguy, all of Houma, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Benoit and Corinne Luke Benoit, her husband Bertoul "Tut" Joseph Cheramie Jr., her Brother Myron "Tom" Benoit, her sister Gladys Benoit. She found pleasure in gardening and the beauty of nature. She loved taking her young children fishing around the Houma area as well as to the beach on Grand Isle. Through the years she enjoyed working in arts and crafts. Her strong faith was a very important part of her life and brought her comfort in her long illness. She was a member of Living Word Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association . Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2012 DUPRE, MERALD ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Merald "CooCoo" A. Dupre, 93, a native and a resident of Houma, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Oct. 01, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, Houma. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery # 2, Houma. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Cecile Malbrough Dupre; daughters, Dorothy "Dot" Bergeron and husband Gilbert, Sandra Boudreaux and husband Allen, and Charlotte Champagne and husband Steve; sons, Douglas "Doug" Dupre and wife Karen Matherene Dupre, Wade Dupre and wife Debra Price Dupre, Thomas "Tommy" Dupre and wife Terri Pitre Dupre; 12 grandchildren, Patricia Bergeron and husband Joey Benoit, Rhonda Bergeron and husband Jose' Perez, Rhea "Cissy" Dupre and husband David Pisani, Nicole Hebert and husband Michael "Mike" Linton, Jr., Benjamin "Ben" Hebert and wife Heidi, Stacy Champagne and Fiance' Celeste Henry, Scott Champagne, Holly LeCompte and husband Rhett LeCompte, Robert Dupre and wife Katie, Jenny Dupre, Trent Dupre, Trish Dupre; 14 great -grandchildren, Jessica Benoit and husband Ryan Dickerson, Brent Benoit, Michelle Perez, Hannah Perez, Tate Dupre, Kristin Dupre, Travis Verdin, Padon Dupre, Drew Tabor, Jordan Tabor, Brooke Hebert, Kimberly Linton, Emmy LeCompte, Meg LeCompte; three great-great-grandchildren, Cameron and Caleb Benoit, Sheldon Dupre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Victoria Portier Dupre; sisters, Henrietta and husband Alxis Porrier, Florence and Avery Posecai, Thelma and husband Aurestile Naquin, Mazie and husband Abner Boyer, Gladys and husband Sidney Thibodeaux, Audry and husband Ivy LeBlanc, Marguritte Dupre, and Jeanne Dupre; brothers, Harry and wife Vivian Dupre, Allen and Jenne "Betty" Dupre, Thomas Dupre, Charles and wife Shirley Dupre; grandson, Edward "Eddie" Dupre; and granddaughter, Shawn Hebert. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. He was a World War II Veteran and member of VFW and American Legion. He worked at Autin's Packing Company and a butcher at East Park Grocery Samart Funeral Home of Houma, L.L.C. is in charge of Arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2012 FOLSE, JOYCE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joyce Ordoyne Folse, 75 a native and resident of St. Charles Community, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to funeral time at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church on Monday, Oct. 1,2012 . A Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 11 a.m. with a burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. She is survived by her son, Corial Peter Folse, Jr. and wife Trudy; daughters, Carleen Folse Braud and husband Todd, Joy Folse Derouen and husband Larry, Sr., Theresa Folse Pontiff and husband Michael, Sr.; brothers, Albert Ordoyne, Alvin Ordoyne, Calvin Ordoyne, Felix Ordoyne, Arthur Ordoyne, Malvin Ordoyne; sisters, Lois Porche, Mary Cavalier; grandchildren, Michael Pontiff, Jr., Dawn Billiot, Amy Pontiff, Larry Derouen, Jr., Brent Derouen, Brandy Braud, Jacob Braud, Matthew Folse, Shelbi Folse; great-grandchildren, Allie Pontiff, Kale Dardar, Isaac Derouen, Colton Braud, Nathan Folse, Alec Dardar, Addison Billiot, Liam Derouen; step-great-grandchildren, Isabella Trosclair, McKayla Breaux, Cole Billiot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Corial Peter Folse, Sr.; parents, Noray, Sr. and Agnes Rodrigue Ordoyne; brother, Noray Ordoyne, Jr.; granddaughter, Hayli Folse. Joyce was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and mother- in-law. She loves to sew, read and go fishing. She also loved to go camping and helping out friends and family. She worked at John Deere and during the tax season worked for one of her uncles. She worked side by side with her husband Corial to build their house. She will be missed by all. We would like to thank the nurses and staff of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. The home health nurses of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Johnna, Cindy and Jane. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 29 to September 30, 2012 FREEMAN, DUDLEY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dudley Joseph Freeman, 77, native of Houma, and resident of Golden Meadow, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at . Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until service time on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow in the St. Francis de Sales Cemetery #2 He is survived by his, wife, Billie Jean McCaa Freeman, Golden Meadow, La.; sons, Bobby G. Ellender, Jr. and wife Stacy; daughters, Penny Freeman Crosby and husband Franklin, Angela Marie Freeman, Aimee Ellender Carnahan and husband Steven; curtain climbers, Gary Plaisance, III, Ima Crosby, Bayleen Freeman, Lenna Pitre, Tyler Crosby, Catlyn Freeman, Brayden Carnahan, Amber Blanco, Casey Blanco. He was preceded in death by his, parents, Dalton Freeman and Grace Guidry Freeman; brothers, Jerald Freeman, Robert Freeman, sister, Marilyn Freeman. He was a member/parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. He was a manager and salesman for USA Labor. He retired from Baker Hughes. He served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Lafourche Shrine Club. He was an honorary Mason and was the past chief of the Port Fourchon Fire Department. He was also an Auxiliary Harbor Policeman. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Lafourche Shrine Club or the Shriners Hospital for Children. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================= Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2012 FORET, TIMOTHY ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Timothy "Tim" Foret, 46, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Raceland and Grand Isle, died on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady Of The Isle Church in Grand Isle. Burial will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery, Morgan City. He is survived by his best friends, Henry Mount, Terry Detillier, and Jamie "Frog" Ganucheau; brother, Anthony "Tony" Foret, Jr.; Yvonne Grizzaffi, Linda Schysm, Patricia Foret, Sandra Hanson, and Tammy Foret. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antoine and Eva Foret. He enjoyed dancing, being with family and friends, and crabbing on the side of the road. Samart-Mothe is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2012 LEDET, ALBERT, JR. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albert Joseph Ledet, Jr., 70, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at 2:17 p.m. He was a native of Chauvin, and resident of Schriever. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Living Word Church,1916 Highway 311, Schriever, La. 70395. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Bourg Ledet, Gray, La.; sons, Albert Joseph Ledet, III and wife Laura Wheeler Ledet, Michael Gerard Ledet, Rev. Timothy Gerard Ledet, Sr. and wife Margie Hebert Ledet, John David Ledet and wife Stacey Hodges Ledet; daughters, Geralyn Ledet Fangue and husband Mark Fangue, Angela Ledet Adair and husband Joseph Adair; sister, Dena Ledet Redmond and husband Casey Redmond; 21 grandchildren, four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Irene Gerenne Ledet; one grandchild, four great-grandchildren; parents, Albert Joseph Ledet, Sr. and Dolores Lyons Ledet; sister, Charlotte Chauvin Ledet. He was a founding member of Living Word Church of Houma. He was a Godly husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and loved Jesus with his whole heart, soul, mind and strength. He was a father figure to many, many young people at Living Word Church and in the Body of Christ. He is greatly loved and will be missed. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Missions Department of Living Word Church of Houma. Chauvin Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2012 MELANCON, ELLEN JANICE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ellen Janice Johnson Melancon, 86, a native of Haughton, La. and resident of Houma, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 at 8:15 a.m. at home, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church. Service time will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ray Melancon; her sons, Mike Melancon and wife Carolyn Harper Melancon. Randy Melancon and wife Cathy Bourg Melancon, and Ricky Melancon; daughter, Penny Melancon Daigneault and husband Remy; brother, Robert Earl Johnson and wife Beverly Champagne Johnson; her grandchildren that lovingly called her "Honey," Kelly Melancon Coffman and husband Lewis, Katie Melancon, Laura Daigneault, Lacie Daigneault Foreman and husband John, and Stephen Daigneault; great-grandchild, Brandon Martinez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avant & Ernestine Johnson; brother, Roland Keith Johnson. She was a founding member of Wonderland Daycare Center, which is now known at TARC. She enjoyed traveling, reading, cooking and needlework. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Suzzannie Smith, Pam Daigle and Lillian Dupre for all of their love and support they showed to her and their entire family. They would also like to thank Dr. Jules Dupont and the entire staff of Hospice of South Louisiana. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to ARC P.O Drawer 1040, Napoleonville, La. 70390 or a charity of your choice . Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2012 PIERCE, IRENE Irene Chiasson Pierce, 93, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until funeral time at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Burial will follow in the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Audrey Pierce; grandchildren, Darrel Pierce and companion Rachel Eschete, Dean Pierce and wife Debbie, Donna Lynn Vega and husband Ricardo, Danielle Rogers and husband Johnny Rogers, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Patrick, Natasha, Sean, Beau, Cassidy, Dalton, and Lainey; four great-great-grandchildren, Caitlyn, Jacob, Lexi, and Mason; sisters, Frances Bourg, Arnic Sevin; brothers, Herman Chiasson, and Arnold Chiasson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vories Pierce; parents, Serville and Augustine Dufrene Chiasson; son, Donald Pierce; and sisters, Essie Robichaux, Eula Cheramie, and Anna Mae Vinet. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2012 SOBERT, JEAN Brother Jean Sobert, S.C. (Henry J. Sobert), 75, a native of Labadieville passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Brother Jean donated his body to medical science. Relatives, friends, and former students are invited to attend either of two memorial services to commemorate his earthly life and celebrate his new eternal life. On Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, there will be an opportunity to offer condolences from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the James Branton Chapel at Brother Martin High, 4401 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, La. 70122. At 7:30 p.m. that evening, there will be a prayer service in the chapel to express gratitude for the life of Brother Jean and to pray for his eternal rest and reward. On Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at 10 a.m., a Memorial Mass for Brother Jean will be celebrated in the Brother Mark Thornton Terrace of Brother Martin High School, 4401 Elysian Fields, La. 70122. He was a Brother of the Sacred Heart, and the beloved son of the late Agnes Boudreaux and Henry P. Sobert. He is survived by his sister Jane Sobert Nance and her husband Steve Nance of Centennial, CO, a niece Jennifer Brummel, a nephew Eric Nance, and four great- nieces and six great- nephews. Brother Jean entered the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in 1953. He started his career in education as a teacher in 1957 at St. Stanislaus, Bay St. Louis, Miss. Following a tenure as vocation director from 1960-68, Brother Jean began a 37-year career in New Orleans, one year at St. Aloysius and 36 years at Brother Martin High School. During this time, Brother Jean served as guidance counselor, Director of Student Activities, Director of Admissions, and Director of Development and Alumni. In lieu of flowers donations are preferred to the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Foundation, 4600 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, La. 70122. Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, MS. is in charge of arrangements. ====================== Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from September 30 to October 1, 2012 TRAHAN, DELILAH ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2012/f1209.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Delilah Ann Trahan, 50, a native of Houma and a resident of Chauvin, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 6:22 p.m. She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Trahan, Montegut, La.; father, Jerry Trahan and wife Sue; brother, Jerry Trahan, Jr., step-sister, Niki Gautreaux; Goddaughter, Melody Mercel Ferrufino and husband Alvaro; nieces and nephews, Joshua Trahan, Drake Norberg, Gavin Gautreaux, Annie Sue Trahan, Emily Trahan, Mel'lynn Marriot, Grace Gautreaux, Mia Jolie Ferrufino. She was preceded in death by her, mother, Janice Brown Gautreaux; sister, Belinda Norberg; half sister and best friend, Carol Pahe. She was the best mom and the best person. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================