ࡱ>  bjbjΚΚ 4-D;d,Q^9PR]mz 0;\; p:   Obituaries for NOVEMBER 2009; St. Mary Parish, La. Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Last modified: 1 December 2009 Source: As listed with each record. ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://theusgenweb.net/copyright.htm http://theusgenweb.net/la/lafiles.htm ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. *********** NOTE: The date at the beginning of each record may be the date of death or the date of publication depending upon the source. *********** ======================================================================= Tuesday, November 2, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. GASPAR, DUDLEY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2009/f0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Dudley Gaspar, 84, a native and resident of Berwick, La., died Friday, Oct. 30. He is survived by his sons, David and Mitchell Gaspar; daughters, Linda (Joe) Keller, Fay (Nelson) Anslem and Wendy (John) Peeples; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Lucretia Gaspar; wife, Rachel Gaspar; sons, Dudley Jr. and Michael Gaspar; daughter, Deborah Gaspar; brothers, Louis Raymond Gaspar; sisters, Eula Fitzpatrick and Marguerite Cubbedge; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild. He was a medic in the U.S. Army during World War II and later became an ordained minister. He was always striving to save lives one way or the other. He was a die-hard Saints fan, even when they were being the "Aints" and others wore brown paper bags on their heads. He was always such an encouragement to everyone he was around and enjoyed bringing hope to his or her lives. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle to his family and will be truly missed. The funeral service was Monday, Nov. 2, with burial at Morgan City Cemetery. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================= Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. LAGRANGE, ODELL EWING Picture December 2, 1917 - November 3, 2009 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Odell Ewing LaGrange, 91, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Franklin, died, Tuesday November 3, 2009 at 6:20 am at Franklin Foundation Hospital. Ms. LaGrange is survived by her three daughters, Violet Belanger of Franklin, Patsy Phillips and her husband, Gary, both of Jeanerette and Penny Falgout of Houma; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Alvin LaGrange; her son, Michael J. LaGrange; her daughter, Diana Broussard; her parents, John and Leona Daigle Ewing; her son-in-law, Solomon J. Gator Falgout; her brother, Evert Ewing; her two sisters, Genevieve Trimble and Olive Rogers and her grandson, Eugene Battaglia. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Thursday at Iberts from 10am to 1pm, with a Rosary at 1pm. Father Cormier will conduct a funeral service at Iberts on Thursday at 1:30 pm, with burial following in Baldwin at the Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Heart Fund. Arrangements have been entrusted to Iberts Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, LA, (337)-828-5426. ======================= Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. POLIDORE, ERNEST Ernest Polidore, 52, a resident and native of Franklin, died Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette. Visitation will be at St. Jules Catholic Church in Franklin, Wednesday, November 4, from 1 p.m. until funeral services at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Ernest is survived by his daughter, Johara Sasser of Houston, Texas; a sister, Cynthia Polidore Arceneaux of Atlanta, Georgia; and three brothers, Roman Polidore Jr. of Houston, Texas, John Raymond Polidore of Lafayette and Gerald L. Polidore of Bossier City; two grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jones Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. HEBERT, LENORE Lenore Marie Hebert, 64, died in El Cajon, California on Nov. 2, 2009 following a short illness. Lenore was a native of Baldwin and remained in the area until a few years ago when she moved to California. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 63 in Franklin, and a former employee of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Lenore is survived by sisters, Mary Catherine Hebert of New Iberia, Debra Boudreaux (Elray) of Charenton and Cheryl Duncan (Butch) of Franklin; brothers, Bruce Hebert (Laurie) of El Cajon, Neal Hebert (Ellen) of Baldwin, Freddy Lafont Jr. (Earline) of Franklin, Lonny Lafont (Tuy-Hiep) of Bradenton, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Claude Hebert and Eleonore Marie Hebert. A memorial service will be held at a later date in El Cajon, California. =========================================================== Thursday, November 5, 2009 Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. ASHLEY, EARL Earl Kennon Ashley, 61, a native of Centerville and a resident of Petal, Mississippi, died Thursday, November 5, 2009. Mr. Ashley is survived by his wife, Kay Robertson Ashley of Petal, MS; two daughters, Kelly K. Warren of Clearwater, FL and Amanda Lea Robinson and her husband Jerry of Petal, MS; his mother, Violet Ruth Theriot Ashley of Franklin; four brothers, Carol Ashley, Jr. of Franklin, Paul Ashley of New Iberia, Chester Ashley of Columbia, MS, Enos Ashley of Franklin; four sisters, Jane Bridges and Delores Pace both of Centerville, Sharon Crump and Kathy Bourgeois both of Huffmen, TX; four grandchildren, Kelsie Sanchez, Kayla Sanchez, Ty Howell, Kinlea Robinson. He was preceded in death by his father, Carol Ashley. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Saturday November 7th from 6pm to 9pm at the Calvary Bible Church in Centerville. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 8th at 11am at the Calvary Bible Church with Rev. Curtis Pace officiating. Burial will follow in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Centerville. Arrangements have been entrusted to Iberts Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin. ======================= Thursday, November 5, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. DILSAVER, JOHN MANNEL, JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. John Mannel Dilsaver Jr., 89, a native of Supply, N.C., and a resident of Stephensville, La., died Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Breaux Dilsaver; sons, Nick (Suzanne) and Douglas Dilsaver; daughter, Peggy Clark; sisters, Betty (Bill) Earle and Virginia (Herb) Hill; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Mannel and Jewel Sellers Dilsaver; brothers, Quentin, Ed, David, Floyd, and Roy Dilsaver; and sister, Margaret Adams. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was owner of the Marine Construction Company Patterson, La., and later became co-owner of the American Towing Company in Berwick, La. He was a former co-owner of the American Supply Company in Morgan City, La., and a former Director of the Louisiana Land Owners in Baton Rouge, La. He was a former board member of the Morgan City Fire and Police Civil Service Board, the Morgan City Doric Lodge F & AM Lodge #205, and the 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Baton Rouge Consistry. In 1963 he was appointed a director with Citizen's National Bank in Morgan City now Whitney Bank. He was also a former board member of the New Orleans Open golfing tournament. He also served on the St. Martin Parish Water & Sewer Board from 1979 to 2005. He greatly enjoyed his family life, children and grandchildren, and was an avid golfer and sports fisherman. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made to Hospice of Acadiana Inc. Suite 200, 2600 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA. 70503-3240 Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Twin City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow. Interment will be at Morgan City Mausoleum. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================= Thursday, November 5, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. GILMORE, GERTRUDE BREAUX Ms. Gertrude Breaux Gilmore, 99, a native of Raceland, La., and a resident of Berwick, La., died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Guy Sr. and David Gilmore; daughters, Kathleen Barrilleaux and Sue Scarbrough; and numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Alice Breaux; husband, Cecil Gilmore; three brothers; four sisters; and one grandson. She was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Stephen's Church in Berwick. She enjoyed many things in her long life but most of all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral service was Wednesday, Nov. 4, with burial at Berwick Cemetery. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================= Thursday, November 5, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. GILMORE, MURPHY "JB", JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Murphy "JB" Gilmore Jr., 87, a native of Baton Rouge, La., and a resident of Morgan City, La., died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Mayon Gilmore; son, Leo (Suzette) Gilmore; daughter, Rosa Belle (George) Gros; sister, Billie (Louis) Plaisance; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy and Aline Breaux Gilmore Sr.; and son, James Gilmore. He was a lifelong boat captain working 15 years in the shrimping industry and 34 years as a captain for Arthur Levy Boat Company. He proudly served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy and was a member of American Legion Post #96 in Morgan City. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Hargrave Funeral Home's Chapel. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad conducting Military graveside services at Morgan City Cemetery. Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================= Thursday, November 5, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. JACKSON, CHRISTOPHER Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Christopher Jackson, 35, a native and resident of Franklin, La., died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at 1:10 p.m. He is survived by his mother, Caroline Jackson, stepfather, Eric J. Forchia Sr.; daughter, Kristen C. Jackson; and brother; Kearney Jackson McDaniel. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Jones Funeral Home's Chapel in Franklin with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery in Charenton, La. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================= Thursday, November 5, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. JONES, GEORGE, SR. Mr. George Jones Sr., 87, a resident and native of Baldwin, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at 10:55 a.m., at the Regional Medical Center in Lafayette following a short illness. He is survived by two daughters, Dorothy Jones and Mary Land J. Brown of Baldwin; four brothers, Lionel Jones Sr. of Franklin, Arthur Jones Sr. and Henry Jones of Baldwin and Felton Jones Sr. of Four Corners; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son, one daughter, one grandson, two sisters and three brothers. Visitations will be observed Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Special Providence Baptist Church in Baldwin. Burial rites will be read Saturday, at 1 p.m., at that church, with the Rev. W.J. Otis officiating. Interment will follow in the Special Providence Cemetery. The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations. ======================= Thursday, November 5, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. PIPES, STANLEY H. Stanley H. Pipes, 74, a resident of Franklin and native of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, November 4, 2009 at his home. He retired as treasurer for Sterling Sugars. He served in the Navy during the Cuban Crisis. He was a member of the Franklin Rotary Club and former Chairman of the St. Mary Parish Water Management District. Visiting will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. in Baton Rouge, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Friday and 10 a.m., on Saturday. Service will be conducted by the Rev. Glen Miers, at 11 a.m., on Saturday with a burial at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Pipes Farris; one son, Stanley H. Pipes Jr.; his grandchildren, Justin Paul Pipes, Stephanie Michelle Pipes, Kristin Nicole Pipes, Corey John Trahan, Brandon Dean Farris and wife, Vania, and Jessica Ann Farris; two great grandchildren, Ethan Jose and Emma Rene Farris. Mr. Pipes was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ginger Pipes. ======================= Thursday, November 5, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. SIMONEAUX, LESTER PIERRE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Lester Pierre Simoneaux, 86, a native of Franklin, La., and a resident of Morgan City, La., died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. He is survived by his daughters, Connie Simoneaux and Geraldine Barrow; son, Bill (Joyce) Duet; brothers, Pete, Ira and Nolan Simoneaux; sisters, Lelia, Betty and Eve; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great- great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Belle Simoneaux; parents, Wilfred Sr. and Sedonia Simoneaux; brother, Wilfred Simoneaux Jr.; sister, Lula Mae Collura; and two grandchildren. Before retiring he was a diesel mechanic and eventual co-owner of Landry & Simoneaux Diesel in Morgan City. He was a jack-of-all trades and did much of the construction of their beautiful home in Morgan City. He and his wife loved dancing, cooking and entertaining in their home and had many memorable parties for neighbors and friends. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. The visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, and 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at Twin City Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with interment at Morgan City Mausoleum. Military Honors will be conducted by the East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================== Friday, November 6, 2009 Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. BLANCHARD, FRANCIS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Francis Frank Blanchard, 80, a native of Charenton and a long time resident of Franklin, passed away Friday November 6, 2009, at 1 pm at The Franklin Foundation Hospital. Mr. Blanchard is survived by his son, James Blanchard of Franklin; two brothers, Antoine Blanchard of Jeanerette and Ambrose Blanchard and his wife, Mary Ann, both of Charenton; seven sisters, Regena Frederick of Charenton, Rita Charpentier of Franklin, Lena Mae Businelle of Franklin, Lucy Marcotte and her husband, Elmer, both of Charenton, Beatrice Judice and her husband, Lee, both of Centerville, Emily Blanchard of New Iberia and Irene Blanco of Patterson; his first wife, Audrey Pontiff Picard of Franklin; a brother-in-law, Ted Mire of Centerville; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary ODell Falterman Blanchard; his father, Rene Blanchard; his mother, Anita Gaudet Blanchard; his two brothers, Abel and Elton Blanchard; his sister, Marie Ann Blanchard; his brother-in-laws, Clarest Frederick, Raymond Charpentier, Rodney Businelle and Ernest Blanco; his sister-in-laws, Ruby Stroud Blanchard and Barbara Perez Blanchard. The family requests that memorial visiting hours be observed Wednesday, Nov. 11th at The Immaculate Conception Church in Charenton from 9am to 1pm, with a 11am Rosary. A memorial mass will be held on that Wednesday at 1:00 pm at the Church with Father Bill Crumley officiating, with inurnment following in the church cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Iberts Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, Louisiana, (337)-828-5426. ======================= Friday, November 6, 2009 Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. BURGESS, JUANITA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Juanita Aunt Ni Paul Burgess, 74, a native and lifelong resident of Verdunville, died, Wednesday, November 3, 2009 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Mrs. Burgess is survived by her husband, Beverly Burgess of Verdunville; two sons, Reginald Burgess and his wife, Lisa, of Garden City and Aaron Burgess and his companion, Paula Lane, of Verdunville; three daughters, Mildred Young and her husband, Verna, of Rayne, Audrey McIlwain and her husband, Ronnie, of Verdunville and Angela Gunner and her husband, Roland, of Verdunville; two brothers, Floyd Paul, Sr. of Verdunville and Wilbert Paul Sr. and his wife, Myra, also of Verdunville; one sister, Mary Bourgeois of Verdunville and her husband, Dennis, of Verdunville; one grandson, Roland Gunner Jr.; nine granddaughters, Rolanda Gunner, Gereline Hinderson, Tammy Lopez, Corrine Helphenstine, Roni Landry, Kateria Gunner, Amber Burgess, Regionta Burgess, and Aaronyae Burgess and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Flora Helphenstine; her parents, Mike Paul, Sr. and Lillie Dardar Paul; seven brothers, Elwood, Harold Sr., Mike Jr., Larry, Roy, Willard and Eolours Paul; two sisters, Mildred P. Verdun and Sadie Paul. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 11am to 1pm at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Verdunville with a rosary being prayed at 12:30pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday November 7th at 1pm at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Verdunville with Father Thomas Vu officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Iberts Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, LA, (337)-828-5426. ======================= Friday, November 6, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. CHARLES, MICHAEL WAYNE Michael Wayne Charles, 35, a resident of Lafayette and a native of Franklin, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at his residence at 12:40 a.m. Visitation will be Saturday, November 7, at Triumph Baptist Church in Franklin from 10 a.m. until funeral services at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Perpetual Park Cemetery in Franklin. Michael leaves to cherish his memories his father, Lee Roy Charles of Franklin; four sons, Michael Charles Jr., Jonathan Charles, Darian Charles and Kanye Charles, all of Franklin; a daughter, Epiphani Kennedy of Hampton, Virginia; a brother, Kirby Madison Sr. of Franklin; a sister, Wanda Green of Franklin; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Eunice Madison of Franklin; and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. Charles was preceded in death by his mother. Jones Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Friday, November 6, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. CHARLES, LUCY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mrs. Lucy Charles, 62, a resident of Franklin, La., died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Lee Roy Charles; mother, Eunice Champ Madison; son, Kirby Madison Sr.; daughter, Wanda Green; brothers, Grant, Willie, Jerry and Glenn Madison; sisters, Laura Starks, Barbara Turner, Dorothy Marks, Dianne Shaw, Eunice Fontenot and Sherry Boutte; children she reared, Leondra Green and Epiphani Kennedy; and 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son and her father Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Triumph Baptist Church in Franklin with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Perpetual Park Cemetery in Franklin. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Jones Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Friday, November 6, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. DARNALL, EUGENE HARRIS, II LAFAYETTE - Funeral services will be held Monday, November 9, 2009, at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 703 Lee Avenue in Lafayette, for Mr. Eugene Harris Darnall II, one of Lafayettes earliest and most respected certified public accountants. Mr. Darnall died peacefully at his residence in Lafayette on Thursday, November 5, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. He was 84. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park in Lafayette. The Rev. Jan Holloway of First United Methodist Church in Lafayette will officiate. Mr. Darnall was born on August 6, 1925 in Franklin where he grew up. After spending a year at LSU, he entered the U.S. Army during WWII where he served in the Pacific theater with the 186th HQ, 41st Infantry Division specifically the Philippines. After the war ended, he was stationed at Hiroshima during the first few months of occupation of Japan. Upon returning home, Eugene married and settled in Lafayette and graduated from SLI in accounting. At the time, he became one of only three practicing CPAs in Lafayette. He then founded the firm that carries his name Darnall, Sikes, Gardes and Frederick, a large firm that includes regional offices. Mr. Darnalls professional associations include the American Institute of Accountants and the Louisiana Society of CPAs, from whom he received his 50th anniversary certificate. Mr. Darnall is survived by Anne Carline Darnall, his wife of 63 years; his three sons, Gene Darnall and wife, Kathy, Clay Darnall and wife, Lynette, and Robert Darnall and wife, Jeanne, all of Lafayette; his daughter Melanie Darnall Newton and husband, Ron, of Flower Mound, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer, John and Heather Newton and Gene, Kate, Bryce, Annie, Christopher, Grace, Bobby and Michael Darnall; and one sister, Barbara Darnall Powers of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Harris Darnall and the former Alice Agnes Brunner; one sister Marguerite Sullivan; and grandson, Mark Darnall. Friends will be received at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, and again on Monday, November 9, at First United Methodist Church in Lafayette from 9 a.m. until the time of services. Pallbearers are John Newton, Eugene Darnall IV, Bryce Darnall, Robert Darnall Jr., Michael Darnall, Christopher Darnall, David Powers and Alan Powers. Honorary bearers are Alan Jack Guidroz, Wallace Carline, Ron Newton, Edgar Sonny Mouton, Cedric Lafleur and the partners from the firm of Darnall, Sikes, Gardes and Frederick. The Darnall family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials be sent in Eugenes name to United Christian Outreach, one of the familys favorite charities. Gifts may be sent to P.O. Box 51273, Lafayette, LA, 70505. The family thanks all their friends who were very helpful and supportive, with a special thanks to the nurses and staff of Hospice of Acadiana, especially nurse Jenny, Dr. Luis Mezas office and sitters Becky, Volanda and Dalana. Their care and concern will always be remembered. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery of Lafayette, 1010 Pandora St., (337) 981-7098. ======================= Friday, November 6, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. GLOVER, ELIZABETH Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mrs. Elizabeth Glover, 76, a resident of Morgan City, La., died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Murphy Glover Sr.; sons, Matthew (Phyllis Stackhouse) and Murphy (Amy Kelley) Glover Jr.; daughters, Sheila (Donald Ray Sr.) Turner and Faye (Darrell K. Sr.) Hartman; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Mt. Esther Baptist Church in Siracusaville, La., with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Morgan City Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================= Friday, November 6, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. JACKSON, CHRISTOPHER Christopher Chris Jackson, 35, a native and resident of Franklin, died Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 1:10 p.m., at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. Visitation will be at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin Friday, November 6, from 11 a.m. until funeral services at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the St. John Cemetery in Charenton. Chris leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Caroline Jackson; stepfather, Eric J. Forchia Sr.; a daughter, Kristen C. Jackson; and a brother, Kearney Jackson McDaniel, all of Franklin; and other relatives and friends. Jones Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Friday, November 6, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. JONES, DEMARCH R. Demarch Robertson Jones, 43, died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Terrebonne General Hospital at 7:54 p.m. following a long illness. She served in the United States Navy. Visitation will be at Good Hope Baptist Church in Patterson, Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. The East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad will perform graveside services. Burial will follow in the Shield Cemetery in Patterson. Demarch is survived by her mother, Mrs. Evelyn Robertson of Richmond, Virginia; her husband, Pastor Patrick T. Jones Sr.; three sons Patrick T. Jones Jr., Joshua P. Jones and Robert J. Jones; and a daughter, Deborah D. Jones, all of Patterson; a stepdaughter, Anquinetta Jones of Harker Height, Texas; four brothers, Robert Robertson Jr., of Charlottesville, Virginia, Robin Robertson and Steve (Bernice) Robertson, both of Richmond, Virginia, Bobby Lee (Jeanette) Robertson of Burke, Virginia; five sisters, Mrs. Sydney (Daphne) Moore, Delori Robertson, Darlett Robertson, Darrie Robertson and Mrs. Gorden (Doreen) Hatcher, all of Richmond, Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her father and a brother. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Friday, November 6, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. PIPES, STANLEY H. Stanley H. Pipes, 74, a resident of Franklin and native of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, November 4, 2009 at his home. He retired as treasurer for Sterling Sugars. He served in the Navy during the Cuban Crisis. He was a member of the Franklin Rotary Club and former Chairman of the St. Mary Parish Water Management District. Visiting will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. in Baton Rouge, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Friday and 10 a.m., on Saturday. Service will be conducted by the Rev. Glen Miers, at 11 a.m., on Saturday with a burial at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Pipes Farris; one son, Stanley H. Pipes Jr.; his grandchildren, Justin Paul Pipes, Stephanie Michelle Pipes, Kristin Nicole Pipes, Corey John Trahan, Brandon Dean Farris and wife, Vania, and Jessica Ann Farris; two great grandchildren, Ethan Jose and Emma Rene Farris. Mr. Pipes was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ginger Pipes. =========================================================== Monday, November 9, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. ARDENEAUX, NOLAN, Sr. NEW IBERIA Funeral services will be conducted for Mrs. Nolan Ardeneaux Sr., the former Gwendolyn Thibodeaux, 64, Monday, November 9, 2009, at 2 p.m., at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, with Fr. Richard Fabre officiating. Interment will follow in St. Nicholas Cemetery. Visitation will begin Monday, November 9, at 8 a.m. until services. A native of Weeks Island and resident of Lydia, Mrs. Ardeneaux died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at 9:55 p.m., in a local hospital. Survivors include her son, Chris Ardeneaux and wife, Cyndi, of New Iberia; her daughters, Christy Luent and husband, Dane, of Lydia and Becky Culter and companion, Ward Delahoussaye, of Centerville; brothers, Raymond Thibodeaux and wife, Ruby, Julius Butch Thibodeaux and wife, Jane, Junius Thibodeaux and wife, Barbara, all of Lydia; Kenneth Thibodeaux and wife, Sharon, of Gloucester, MA; sisters, Rosa Mae Prince of Lydia, Bernice Nicky Guillory of Mamou, and Priscilla Fondren of Lydia; brother-in-law, Paulin L. of Lydia; grandchildren, Taryn Mayea, Blair Ardeneaux, Amber Ardeneaux, Emy Moss, Natalie Culter and Caleb Culter; and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan J. Ardeneaux Sr.; her son, Nolan Jay Ardeneaux Jr.; her parents, Junius Thibodeaux Sr. and Emma Lyons Thibodeaux; sisters, Bertha Walker and Frances L. Thibodeaux; and son-in-law, John Culter. Serving as pallbearers will be Dane Luent, Ward Delahoussaye, Blair Ardeneaux, Ward Delahoussaye II, Nick Mayea and Caleb Culter. Serving as honorary pallbearer is Henry Rushing. The family would like to especially thank Dr. Patrick Baquet, Dr. Kurt OBrien, Dr. Gerard Sigue, Dr. Paul Gulotta, Iberia Medical Center 2nd Floor nurses and staff, FMC Dialysis Center nurses and staff, Acadian Home Health, Hospice of Acadiana and David Funeral Home. David Funeral Home New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. (337) 369-6336 is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Monday, November 9, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. BLANCHARD, FRANCIS Feb. 23, 1929 ~ Nov. 6, 2009 Francis Frank Blanchard, 80, a native of Charenton and a long time resident of Franklin, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009, at 1 p.m., at the Franklin Foundation Hospital. Mr. Blanchard is survived by his son, James Blanchard of Franklin; two brothers, Antoine Blanchard of Jeanerette and Ambrose Blanchard and his wife, Mary Ann, both of Charenton; seven sisters, Regena Frederick of Charenton, Rita Charpentier of Franklin, Lena Mae Businelle of Franklin, Lucy Marcotte and her husband, Elmer, both of Charenton, Beatrice Judice and her husband, Lee, both of Centerville, Emily Blanchard of New Iberia and Irene Blanco of Patterson; his first wife, Audrey Pontiff Picard of Franklin; a brother-in-law, Ted Mire of Centerville; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary ODell Falterman Blanchard; his father, Rene Blanchard; his mother Anita Gaudet Blanchard; his two brothers, Abel and Elton Blanchard; his sister, Marie Ann Blanchard; his brothers-in-law, Clarest Frederick, Raymond Charpentier, Rodney Businelle and Ernest Blanco; his sisters-in-law, Ruby Stroud Blanchard and Barbara Perez Blanchard. The family requests that memorial visiting hours be observed Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Charenton, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with an 11 a.m. Rosary. A memorial mass will be held on that Wednesday, at 1 p.m., at the church, with Father Bill Crumley officiating, with Inurnment following in the church cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Iberts Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin. ======================= Monday, November 9, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. SCULLY, ROGER, SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Roger Scully Sr., 52, a native of Morgan City, La., and a resident of Bayou Vista, La., died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Renee Aucoin Scully; son, Roger (Jennifer) Scully Jr.; daughter, Shelly Marie Scully; brothers, Edward Jr. (Patty), Anthony and Sterling Scully; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Sr. and Velma Dupre Scully. He loved to be on the water and was a commercial fisherman for most of his life. He had a great sense of humor and loved telling jokes. He will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Twin City Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at St. Andrew's Cemetery. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================== Thursday, November 12, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. ALFRED, BETTY J. Miss Betty Joyce Alfred, 54, a resident and native of Jeanerette, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at 8 p.m., at her residence following a short illness. She is survived by her companion, Wallace Stevens of New Iberia; mother, Mary A. Alfred Pierce of Jeanerette; stepfather, George Pierce of Jeanerette; one son, Zackery Alfred Sr. and his wife, Carolyn, of New Iberia; six sisters, Cornelia Engleton and husband, Jesse, of Jeanerette; Annie Lewis and husband, Johnell, and Juanita Clay and husband, Anderson Jr., of New Iberia; Betty Sonnier and husband, Embrick, of Shreveport; Rose Gray of Alexandria; and Hilda Baldwin of Baton Rouge; 12 brothers, Joseph Alfred and wife, Tania; Donovan Lewis and wife, Tina; Robert Lewis, Cortez Lewis and Raymond Burney of Jeanerette; Theopolis Baldwin and wife, Sharon, of Houston, Texas; Roy Baldwin of Shreveport; Mathews Baldwin of Baton Rouge; Jack Baldwin and Robert Kennedy of Hollywood, California; and Andre Derouen and Lonnie Joseph of New Iberia; and one grandchild. Miss Alfred was preceded in death by her father, a stepfather and one brother. Visitations will be observed Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Morning Pilgrim Baptist Church in Jeanerette. Burial rites will be read Saturday, at 1 p.m., at that church, with the Rev. Charles Moncriff officiating. Interment will follow in the Morning Pilgrim Cemetery. The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations. ======================= Thursday, November 12, 2009 Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. FORD, ELLA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mrs Ella Lirette Ford, 90, a native of Houma and a resident of Patterson for the past twenty years died, Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 8:45 p.m. at her residence while surrounded by her family. Mrs. Ella is survived by her three sons, Bill Douglas Ford and his wife, Nita, of Whitehall, AR., Larry Clark Ford and his wife, Dallas, of Wiggins, MS., and Henry Joseph Ford and his wife, Janice, of Whitehall, AR.; five, Nancy Sistrunk of Maurice, Joan Claire Doggett of Maurice, Ruth Campbell and her husband, Charles, and Vicki Ford of Jennings; seven sisters, Pearl Duplantis, Bella DeRouche, Ruth Hebert, Grace Zeringue, Shirley Alleman, Dorothy Hebert, and Lillie Allemon; thirty grandchildren, thirty three great grandchildren, and twenty four great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Elec Ford; her daughter, Betty Hankins; her step son, John Wayne Ford; her father, Henry Joseph Lirette; her mother, Lillie Mae LeBeauf Lirette; four brothers, Paul, Ralph, Herbert, and Avery Lirette and a sister, Sophia Bent. Graveside services for Mrs. Ella were held on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Iberts Memorial Park Cemetery in Patterson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Iberts Mortuary, Inc. of Patterson, La. ======================= Thursday, November 12, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. LOUIS, GLORIA T. Mrs. Gloria Toussaint Louis, 62, a resident and native of the St. Joseph Community, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at 1:15 p.m., at Iberia Medical Center following a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Peter Louis Sr. of the St. Joseph Community; one son, Gabriel Louis of St. Joseph; five stepsons, Tony Gibson and Timmy L. Gibson of Baldwin, Peter Louis Jr. of Verdunville, Jerry Louis of Centerville and Johnny Louis of Jeanerette; one daughter, Latonya Anderson of Franklin; two stepdaughters, Rose Garrison of Franklin and Diane Spain of Verdunville; six brothers, Alvin and Edward Toussaint Jr. of Los Angeles, California, Larry and Darryl Toussaint and Earl Conley of St. Joseph and Clarence Toussaint of Four Corners; four sisters, Charity Bolden and Dorothy Joseph of St. Joseph, Geraldine Edmond of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Dorothy Harris of Bayton, Texas; and a host of grandchildren. Mrs. Louis was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother. Visitations will be observed Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. Jules Catholic Church in Franklin. Burial rites will be read Saturday, at 1 p.m., at that church, with Father Vu officiating. Interment will follow in the Perpetual Park Cemetery. The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations. =========================================================== Friday, November 13, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. AUGUST, SOPHIE A. Loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother A Celebration of Life Service was held for Sophie A. August, the former Sophie Alexander, 62, on Friday, November 13, 2009, at 1 p.m., at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Jeanerette, with the Rev. Arthur Lee Jones officiating. She will await the resurrection at St. Peter United Methodist Cemetery in Jeanerette. A gathering of family and friends was held Thursday, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and on Friday at the church at 8 a.m. until time of service. A native and resident of Jeanerette, Mrs. August passed on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Iberia Medical Center. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church where she served as one of the church secretaries; she was a member of the Senior Choir, Daughters of Calvary, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; Louisiana Association of Educators, National Educators Association, Louisiana Principal Association and Louisiana Federation of Teachers. She was a 1965 graduate of Francis Boley High School where she was valedictorian of her class. She attended Grambling State University and the University of Louisiana and she acquired a Masters +30 degree. She taught at Franklin Senior High School in Home Economics for many years then moved to administration. After retirement she worked at B.E. Boudreaux/West St. Mary High School. She worked in the Job for American Graduates Program. She served as Assistant Principal at Franklin Senior High School for many years and has touched many lives. She leaves in Gods care her husband, Clifton August Sr. and son, Damon August of Jeanerette; one brother, Leroy Raymond Alexander Sr. (Valarie) of Houston, Texas; five sisters, Ruby L. Dupuis (George) of Jeanerette, Patricia Alexander of New Iberia, Shirley Raymond, Regina Grant and Trucella Johnson, all of Jeanerette; two grandchildren, Oceana August and Damonique August of Jeanerette; and godchildren, Taheveia Williams, Marcus Charles Manuel, Audria Madise, Carla August, Tyra Loston and Markues Grant; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She now joins in glory with her parents, Roscoe Alexander and Hilda Hamilton Alexander; and one son, Clifton August Jr. Active pallbearers were Neal R. Alexander, Marcus Manuel, Anthony Manuel, Eric Raymond, Kenyon Green, Bruce August, Tyrone Alexander and Byron Alexander. Honorary pallbearers were Leroy Alexander, Charles C.J. Johnson III, Oswald Rollins, George Dupuis, Conrad Levy, Tyrone Channette, Richard Pecante, Nathaniel Rollins, Cleveland Jones, Lionel Collins, Russell Rubins, Charles H. Johnson Jr., James T.K. Alexander, Albert Pierre, Billy Matthews and Leroy Rocky Alexander. The family requested the professional care of Fletcher Funeral Home, 609 W. Admiral Doyle. (337) 369-3341. ======================= Friday, November 13, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. HEBERT, GRANT THOMAS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Grant Thomas Hebert, 20, a native of Morgan City, La., and a resident of Bayou Vista, La., died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Clarence Jr. and Malissa Chaisson Hebert; brother, Adam Christopher Hebert; sister, Morgan Caroline Hebert; and grandparents, Gloria C. Hebert and Carolyn B. Chaisson. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Clarence Hebert; and maternal grandfather, Dale Chaisson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the JL Foundation 21223 Waterfront East Drive, Maurepas, LA. 70449 or Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge 2609 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121. Interment was Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Morgan City Mausoleum. Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of the arrangements. ======================= Friday, November 13, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. MIRE, EARL RAY "SIP" Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Earl Ray "Sip" Mire, 74, a native and resident of Morgan City, La., died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Jennie Verret Mire; sons Ronald (Roxanne) and E.J. Mire; daughters Pam (Louie) Soto and Regina Ryker; sister, Phyllis Gorsha; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Elodie Blanchard Mire; and four brothers. He had a very giving spirit, generous heart and was full of life. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. His passion was going to Antique Car shows. He had a great sense of humor and was quite a joker. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Morgan City Cemetery. Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================= Friday, November 13, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. TEAGUE, FREDRICK MARK Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Fredrick Mark Teague, 42, a native of Greenville, Miss., and a resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Connie Ugas Teague; step-son, Dylan Soudelier; mother, Maybelle Hammons Teague; brother, Tony Teague; and sister, Tina Teague. He was preceded in death by his father, Shelly Teague; brother, Ralph Anthony Teague; and sister, Wanda Faye Teague. One of his favorite things to do was go fishing with his wife. He was also known to shoot a great game of pool. His friends and family, especially his wife Connie and friends, will sadly miss him. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Twin City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================== Monday, November 16, 2009 Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. BEST, KENNETH Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kenneth Best, 69 a native of Point Coupee Parish and a resident of Patterson died, Monday, November 16, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. at the Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. Kenneth is survived by a brother, Jerry Best of Gulf Breeze, FL.; three sisters, Midge Boudreaux of Patterson, Joan Kile of West Monroe, and Daisy Landry of Harvey; a sister-in-law, Shirley Best of Innis; three special nieces, Sherry Lester of Morgan City, Lynn Hebert of Broaddus, TX., and Janet Rink of Berwick, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Best; his mother, Belle Conrad Best; a brother, Ronnie Best and a sister, Elmira Lee Best. Services for Kenneth will be held privately at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Iberts Mortuary, Inc. of Patterson, La 70392. ======================= Monday, November 16, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. PERRY, DALLAS LEEJEAN Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Dallas LeeJean Perry, 77, a native of Geneva, Ala., and a resident of Morgan City, La., died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Doug (Mamie) Darcy; daughter, Mary (John) Glass; brother, Jimmy Mathis; sister, Mary Nell Young; and six grandchildren. Dallas was preceded in death by his mother; two brothers; and three sisters. He worked for the City of Morgan City for many years. He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church. He loved the Lord with all his heart and soul. He was a missionary for the deaf, and made several journeys out of the country. He was also the former president of the La Deaf Association. He was a remarkable man who always had a smile as big as life itself. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved this great man. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Hargrave Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Morgan City Cemetery. Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================== Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. LOWERY, JAMES L. Funeral services for Mr. James L. Lowery, 61, of Hackberry, will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 10 a.m., in St. Peters Catholic Church in Hackberry. Father Tolentina will officiate. Burial will follow in Duhon Cemetery in Hackberry. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, November 17, at 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday at 8 a.m. until time of service. Mr. Lowery passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009 in a local care center. He was met at the gates of Heaven by his father, Mr. John Lowery Sr. and his daughter, Kelly Lowery. He is survived by his loving wife of 141D 2 years, Darla Lowery of Hackberry; two sons, Jacob Lowery of Hackberry and Jeremy Lowery of Sulphur; two daughters, Elizabeth Verret and husband, Jason, of Charenton, and Kyla Langlinais of Lake Charles; his mother, Thelma Cuvillier Lowery; granddaughter, Isabella Verret; three sisters, Cynthia Carpenter of Hackberry, Catherine Munson of Zachary and Joan Hauser and husband, Charles, of Austin, Texas; four brothers, Stephen Lowery and wife, Patricia, of Hackberry; Phillip Lowery of Hackberry; Patrick Lowery and wife, Tonda, of Baton Rouge; and John Anthony Lowery Jr. and wife, Mandi of Prairieville; and a host of other family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holly Hill Care Center, Entertainment Fund, 100 Kingston Rd., Sulphur, La. 70663. Robison Funeral Home in Sulphur, La. is in charge of arrangements. 337-528- 0240. =========================================================== Tuesday, November !8, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home, Morgan City, La. IRMA LOCKHART (March 13, 1926 - November 18, 2009) LOCKHART, IRMA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irma Lockhart,83, a resident of Morgan City, La., died Wednesday, November 18th, at 1:00 PM at Teche Regional Medical Center. Visitations will be at New Zorah Baptist Church in Morgan City, Saturday; November 21st, from 9:00 AM until funeral at 11:00 AM. Interment in Morgan City Mausoleum. She leaves to cherish her memories; brother-in-law, family and friends. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== Wednesday, November 19, 2009 Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. CASE, LARRY C., SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Larry Clinton Case, Sr., 67, a native of Bayou Chene and a resident of Centerville, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009, at 4 a.m. in Duson. Mr. Case is survived by five sons, Ronald Case and his wife, Lori Jo, of Morgan City, Robert Case and his wife, Vicky, of California, Larry Case II and his wife, Angel, of Morgan City, Jason Gaspar and his wife, Sara, of Lafayette, and Raymond Gaspar of Lafayette; two daughters, Rikki Case of Baton Rouge and Sheree Gaspar of Houston, TX; his companion for the past 27 years, Kathy Gaspar of Lafayette; two brothers, Harold Case, Jr. of Tomball, TX and Stacey Case of Centerville and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda Hebert Case; his father Harold Case, Sr.; his mother, Bercy Case; one granddaughter, Alyssa Case and one sister, Peggy Case. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Saturday, November 21, from 8:30 a.m. until service time, at Iberts Mortuary in Franklin. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Iberts Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Franklin Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Iberts Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, LA, (337)828-5426. ======================= Wednesday, November 19, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. JACK, RAYMOND, SR. Mr. Raymond Charles Jack Sr., 32, a resident and native of the Ashton Community, died suddenly Monday, November 16, 2009, at 10:30 a.m., at Iberia Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Bertha Ann Jack of Ashton; fiance, Kanyell Casimere of Jeanerette; three sons, Bralion Jack of New Iberia, Derrell Jack and Raymond Charles Jack Jr., both of Jeanerette; one daughter, JaShala Washington of Franklin; one stepdaughter, Kayla Casimere of Jeanerette; three brothers, Michael Jack, Dandrick Emile Jack and Hilton Jack Sr., all of Ashton. Mr. Jack was preceded in death by his grandparents. Visitations will be observed Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Ashton. Burial rites will be read at that church Saturday, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Ulysses Mitchell Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Sorrell Cemetery. The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations. ======================= Wednesday, November 19, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. BEULAH W. MOORE Beulah Williams Moore, 94, a native and resident of (Bayside) Jeanerette, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at her residence. Visitations will be at St. Peter United Methodist Church in Jeanerette on Friday, November 20, from 8 a.m. until funeral service at 1p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She leaves to cherish her memories four sons, James W. Edgar of Oakland, California, Caleb Moore of Jeanerette, Calvin Moore of Houston, Texas and Berwick Moore of New Iberia; and a daughter; Emily M. Ward of Jeanerette La. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two daughters, two sons, a sister and a brother. Jones Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Wednesday, November 19, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. MOORE, MARIE ROZIER Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ms. Marie Rozier Moore, 95, a native of Townsend, Ga., and a resident of Patterson, La., died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Margie (Ivy) Angeron; son, Julius (Hazel) Rozier; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great- grandchildren. Visitation will 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at Twin City Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Morgan City Cemetery. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================= Wednesday, November 19, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. ORGERON, ALINE Aline Orgeron, 90, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Patterson, died Wednesday, November 4 at Baton Rouge General Hospital. Miss Aline is survived by one brother, Roy Orgeron of Baton Rouge; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred Orgeron Sr. and Eugenie (Jenny) Orgeron Drash; stepfather, Herbert Drash; four brothers, Whitney, Wilfred Jr., Arthur and Russell; and one sister, Edith O. Boudreaux. Graveside services will take place Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Cemetery in Patterson. Rabenhorst Funeral Home in Baton Rouge is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Wednesday, November 19, 2009 Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. ROCHEL, DOUGLAS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Douglas James Rochel, 51, a native and lifelong resident of Patterson died, Thursday, November 19, 2009 at his residence. Douglas is survived by his daughter, Rachel Lee Rochel of Patterson; his father, Lee Rochel of Patterson; his brother, Ricky Rochel of Lafayette; three sisters, Rosie Pellerin and her husband, Carl, of Patterson, Rhonda Schrimsher and her husband, David, of Arlington, TX., and Janice Ritter and her husband, Mike, of Lafayette; his beloved pet, Junebug; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dot Fangue Rochel. The family requests that visitation be observed Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. until time of services at Iberts Mortuary in Patterson. Funeral services for Douglas will be held on Saturday, November 21st at 2 p.m. at Iberts Mortuary in Patterson, with Father Louis Vu officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Church Cemetery in Patterson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Iberts Mortuary, Inc. of Patterson, Louisiana 70392. ======================= Wednesday, November 19, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. SMITH, DONALD CHARLES Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Donald Charles Smith, 84, a native and resident of Patterson, La., died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Leona Smith; sons, Don, Dan (Denise) and Todd Smith; daughters, Trisha (John) Tieperman, Trudy (Drew) Andrews and Ginger (Wally) Griffin; sisters, Pat (Louis) Michot and Jane Evans; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp. during World War II and won several air metals and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon for his service in the Philippine Liberation Cir. and the Mandated Island Cir. He was a sugar cane farmer for Kemper Williams, a member of the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. He was a very devoted Catholic and a family man who was loved by many in the Tri-City area. He will be very much missed by the ones whose lives were touched with just a kind smile and a tender look with his blue eyes. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson with Mass of Christian Burial to follow. He will be entombed at St. Joseph Mausoleum. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================== Friday, November 20, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. MENARD, TROY A. Troy Anthony Menard, 46, LSU AgCenter 4-H Agent, passed away on November 11, 2009. He was born March 9, 1963 and raised in Charenton. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Michelle Maillet Menard; daughter, Sara; and son, Scott. His parents are Judy Soprano and Carroll Menard of Charenton. He has one brother, Toby and wife, Charlotte, of Amsterdam, Holland. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Rena Menard of Cade and Peter and Anna Mae Soprano of Charenton. Troy was a 1981 graduate of Hanson Memorial High School in Franklin. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1987 from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas and later earned his Master of Science degree in Agricultural Education in 2003 from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. He embraced a 15-year teaching career between Magnolia High in Magnolia, Arkansas and Fairvew Jr. High in Camden, Arkansas. Troy began his LSU AgCenter career as a research associate at the Red River Research Station, Bossier Parish, in 1999. He was appointed as Caddo Parish County agent in 2000, and then assumed 4-H duties for Bossier Parish in 2006. Recently he was appointed County Agent for Bossier City. Troy was a member and usher of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Shreveport. He was a member of the Captain-Shreve Grid Iron Booster Club and Baseball Dugout Club, past president and member of Shreveport Kiwanis, current vice president of Louisiana Association of Extension 4-H Agents, and past president and member of Acadiana Homeowners Association. Troy loved working with and being around youth whether it was part of the job or just filling a need. He especially supported his own two children throughout their sports and academic activities and took great joy in being their dad. His presence will be greatly missed during the State Fair of Louisiana, 4-H academic and educational trips, school club meetings all over Bossier Parish and especially Captain Shreve football and baseball games. Visitation was held at Rose-Neath South, 2529 Southside Drive, Shreveport, on Sunday, November 15. Funeral services were held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 522 Flournoy Lucas Road, Shreveport, Monday, November 16 with burial at Hill Crest Cemetery, 601 Highway 80, Haughton, Louisiana. Pallbearers included Jeff Crnkovic, Ricky Kilpatrick, John LeVasseur, Mohamed Shamsie, Johnnie Tupper, Matthew Rains, Gerard Rodriguez, Eddie Jordan and Myron Rabalais. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the LSU Foundation 4-H Endowment Fund. Donations can be sent to the Louisiana 4-H Foundation, P.O. Box 25100, Baton Rouge, La. 70894. Rose-Neath Funeral Homes, Inc., Southside Chapel, was in charge of arrangements. (318) 687-1256. (Paid Obituary) ======================= Friday, November 20, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. and Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. SKINNER, MICHAEL, SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Michael Skinner Sr., 53, a resident of New Iberia and a native of Morgan City, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at 7:18 a.m., at his residence. Visitation will be at Pilgrim Grove Baptist Church Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery. Michael leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Mrs. Orelia Skinner of Morgan City; his wife, Joyce Skinner of New Iberia; four brothers, Ezekiel Skinner of Houma, Isiah Skinner, Tony Skinner and Anthony Skinner, all of Morgan City; three sisters, Bessie (Elmer) Singleton of Amelia and Catherine Skinner and Mamie Johnson, both of Morgan City; three sons, Michael Skinner Jr. and Emmanuel Skinner, both of New Iberia, and Jamone Bias of Morgan City; a stepson, Harold Sylvester of Morgan City; three daughters, Shermeka Young of Lafayette, Mona Sylvester and Yolonda Carbins, both of New Iberia; 17 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers and a sister. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== Sunday, November 22, 2009 Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. MILDRED RUSKOSKI Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mildred Durocher Ruskoski, 91, a native of Jeanerette and long time resident of Franklin, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 8:25 a.m. at The Franklin Health Care Center. She is survived by her son, Raymond L. Ruskoski Jr. and his wife, Glenda, both of Birmingham, Alabama and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Leo Ruskoski Sr.; her daughter, Elaine Grace Ruskoski and her brothers and sisters. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Friday Nov. 27th at St. Jules Church from 11:30am to 1:30pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at St. Jules Church at 1:30 p.m., with Father William Ruskoski officiating. Burial will follow in the Franklin Cemetery. Mrs. Mildred was a founding member of The Center of Hope and loved working with the local community. Arrangements have been entrusted to Iberts Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, LA (337) 828-5426. =========================================================== Latest update: Nov 23, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. ALLEN, ALMA ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ms. Alma Allen, 84, a native of Utica, Miss., and a resident of Morgan City, La., died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. She is survived by her children, Bobbie Allen Dupre, Leah (Billy) Anslum, and Gloria, Jimmie (Debbie), Emery, Rusty (Sherry) and Cecil (Christina) Allen; 26 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. She loved her Savior Jesus. She loved each and every one of her children and grandchildren abundantly. She never met a stranger and she was friendly and loving to anyone that she met. She loved to read her newspaper. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Twin City Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home followed by burial at Morgan City Cemetery. Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================== Latest update: November 24, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. HEFNER, KATHRYN LAFAYETTE - A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at 10 a.m., at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette for Mrs. Kathryn M. Kitty Hefner, 82, who passed away Monday, November 23, 2009, at Bethany MHS Healthcare Center in Lafayette. Entombment will follow in Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette. Monsignor Robie Robichaux, pastor of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Lafayette, will officiate. Kitty, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Foster, La. and grew up in nearby Centerville along with her two brothers and two sisters. In 1944, she attained a secretarial degree from Dominican College in New Orleans. Shortly after, she went to work for Shell Oil in Franklin as a secretary, where she was once named Miss Shell of the Month. It was at Shell Oil where she met her future husband, Charlie Hefner. They married in October of 1950. After living a short time in Morgan City, they moved to Opelousas, where they started their family. A few years later, they moved to Lafayette where she has resided since. Kitty very much loved her home and family, and was very much loved in return. Since February of 2008, she was a resident of Bethany MHS Healthcare Center. The staff and residents became her second family, taking wonderful care of her, for which her husband and children will always be grateful. Mrs. Hefner is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Charles N. Hefner Jr. of Lafayette; two daughters, Kathy Cornay and her husband, Steve, and Laurie Hefner, all of Lafayette; her four sons, Mike Hefner and his wife, Mary, of Duson; Danny Hefner and his wife, Blanche, and David Hefner, all of Lafayette; and James Hefner and his wife, Julie, of Cleburne, Texas; her two brothers, Joe Lajaunie and his wife, Jean, of Slidell and John Lajaunie of Centerville; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and loving friends Will Horton and Mary Harris, both of Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Lajaunie of Chacahoula, La. and the former Effie Robicheaux of Charenton; her daughter, Kim Hefner; her grandson, Steven Zachary Cornay; and her two sisters, Marie Walker and Juanita Boudreaux. The family requests that visiting hours at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette be observed Tuesday, November 24, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and resume on Wednesday, November 25, at 8 a.m. until time of services. A rosary will be recited Tuesday evening, November 24, at 7 p.m. in the Fountain Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be Mike Hefner, Danny Hefner, David Hefner, James Hefner, Steve Cornay, Will Horton, John Lajaunie Jr. and Joe Lajaunie. The family wishes to thank the staff at Bethany MHS Healthcare for the compassionate care given to Kathryn during her time of illness. Memorials may be made in Kathryns name to Bethany MHS Healthcare Center at 406 St. Julien Ave., Lafayette, La., 70506. Fountain Memorial Funeral Home of Lafayette, (337) 981-7098, 1010 Pandora Street, is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Tuesday, November 24, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. PITTMAN, BOBBY Bobby Pittman, 62, a resident of Morgan City, died Friday, November 20, 2009 at Lafayette General Hospital, at 10:15 p.m. Visitations will be at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Morgan City, Wednesday, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery. Bobby is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude (Melvin) Bartley Sr. and Dinah Pittman; and a brother, John (Brenda) Pittman, all of Morgan City; and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== Latest update: Nov 27, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. DUVAL, ROBERT Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Robert Duval, 40, a native and resident of Morgan City, La., died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Perez Duval; sons Drew and Corey Duval; daughters, Emily, Allyson and Lindsey Duval; mother, Jeanette Duval; and sister, Renee Daigle. He was employed with Converteam, Inc. in Houma, La. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, camping, playing the guitar and being with his family. He was a scout leader for BSA Troop 41 of Patterson and was able to participate in many activities with his sons. A giving person, he shared his time with the Scouts of Troop 41 and with his family. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Hargrave Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Catholic Church with burial at Morgan City Cemetery. Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================= Friday, November 27, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. JACKSON, IRMA (September 2, 1929 - November 27, 2009) Irma Jackson, 80 died Friday, November 27, 2009 at 8:02 am at Franklin Foundation. She was a resident and native of Franklin, LA. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. ======================= Friday, November 27, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. JONES, RUDOLPH Picture (Died November 27, 2009) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rudolph Jones, age 81 died Friday, November 27, 2009 at 2 am at the Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. He was a resident of Morgan City, LA. Visitation will be at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in Morgan City, LA, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 9:00 AM until funeral at 11:00 AM. Burial in Morgan City Mausoleum. Rudolph is survived by three sons; Keith Jones of Raceland, Guy Jones and Patrick Jones both of Morgan City, La., and 8 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. ======================= Friday, November 27, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. LEWIS, EDITH Picture (August 19, 1917 - November 27, 2009) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edith Lewis, 92 died Friday, November 27, 2009 at 5:05 pm at her residence in Patterson. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. ======================= Friday, November 27, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. PUGH, JOANN T. JoAnn Thomas Pugh, 78, a native of Bossier City and resident of Franklin for the past 66 years, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at 1:02 p.m., at the Heart Hospital of Lafayette. Mrs. Pugh was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Franklin and a former member of Eastern Star. Her greatest joy was found in her love for her family. She is survived by three sons, John Thomas Tommy Pugh of Lakewood, Colorado, Ashton Russell Rusty Pugh of Franklin and Wallace Preston Pugh of Centerville; one daughter, the Rev. Susan Catherine Pugh of Franklin; one sister, Barbara Jean McDonald of Houston; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Wallace J. Pugh Jr.; her parents, William Preston Thomas and Inez Moore Thomas; one brother, J.P. Sonny Thomas; and a grandson, Ryan Pugh. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Saturday, November 28, at the First United Methodist Church of Franklin, from 10:30 a.m. to time of service. Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 1 p.m., at the church. Burial will follow in the Perpetual Park Cemetery. The Rev. Erin Oliver will officiate the services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Iberts Mortuary of Franklin. =========================================================== Friday, November 27, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. JONES, MARGARETTE (July 20, 1937 - November 29, 2009) Margarette Jones, age 72 died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 12:10 pm at Franklin Foundation. She was a native and resident of Franklin. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. =========================================================== Latest update: Nov 30, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. AUCOIN, LILLIAN BLANCHARD Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ms. Lillian Blanchard Aucoin, 93, a native of Bayou L'Ourse, La., and a resident of Amelia, La., died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Emile (Elsie) and Stanley (Connie) Aucoin Jr.; daughters; Betty Vicknair, Marion Bernard, Leona Crawford, Lillian (Harry) Rebardie, Judy (Michael) Tabor, Carolyn Giandelone, Brenda (Jimmy) Butler and Pam (Ira) Patureau; 33 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 18 great- great-grandchildren. She loved her children, grandchildren and her great grandchildren very much and in turn received much love from them. She understood much about life and knew how to give the right answer for life's questions when they came up. Her family and friends will miss her tremendously. She is buried at St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery in Amelia. ======================= Latest update: Nov 30, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. HEBERT, BERMINGHAM P. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0911.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mr. Bermingham P. Hebert, 83, a native of Basile, La., and a resident of Amelia, La., died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Pearl McDaniel Hebert; daughters, Erina Mae Thomson and Yvonne Morrison; sons, Kenneth Sr. (Cyretha), William and Edwin (Becky) Hebert; sisters, Lolafern Dietz and Lillie (Darryl) Comeaux; 17 grandchildren; 17great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. He was a very prayerful man and a devout Catholic. He was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He had a joy for life and enjoyed French music and dancing. 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