Obituaries for DECEMBER 2009; St. Mary Parish, La. Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Last modified: 1 January 2010 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. *********** ======================================================================= Died: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Source: The Daily Review, St. Mary Parish, La. ANGERON, BESSIE E. "DELAUNE", age 95 ======================= Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. LANHAM, LUTHER T. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Luther Thomas Lanham, 21, born in Manassas, Virginia and a resident of Cypremort Point, died Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at 11:45 p.m., in Jeanerette. The family requests that a memorial visiting hour be held Tuesday at the Cypremort Point Baptist Church, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a Memorial Service beginning at 6 p.m., with Pastor Bobby Hodnett and Pastor Scott Breland officiating. He is survived by his mother, Linda March Schouest and stepfather, Justin Schouest, both of Cypremort Point; his father, Carroll Luther Lanham; three brothers, Joshua Lanham of Cypremort Point, Dustin Lanham of Cypremort Point and Dustin Schouest of Lake Charles; two sisters, Holly Schouest Germine of Cameron and Hailley Schouest of Lake Charles; and numerous aunts and uncles. Luther was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Foreacre. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin. =========================================================== Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. INGRAM, DOLORES Picture Jan. 22, 1935 ~ Nov. 28, 2009 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dolores Joy Langston Ingram, 74, a native of Greenville, Texas, a former resident of Kermit, Texas and Franklin, Louisiana and a resident of Whitehouse, Texas since 1997, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009 at Oakbrook Healthcare Center in Whitehouse. Mrs. Dolores is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jack E. Ingram of Whitehouse; two sons, Monty Ingram and his former wife, Lisa Pierce, both of Tyler, Texas; Rance Ingram and his wife, Lauren, both of Ashton; five grandchildren, Erin, April and Casey Ingram, all of Broussard, and Kelsey and Grant Ingram, both of Tyler, Texas; three sisters, Christine Roberts and her husband, Marvin, both of Midland, Texas, Berthyl Parker and her husband, Bill, both of Longview, Texas, Marilyn Whitaker of Tyler, Texas; 12 nieces and 10 nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Keylee Deleece Ingram; her parents, Ellis "E.C." Langston and Ruth Ryall Langston; one sister, Linda Croshere; and two brothers, Ramon and Lelburn Langston. The family requests that visiting hours be observed Wednesday at Ibert's, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitations will resume on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 3 at the First Baptist Church in Franklin, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the Franklin Cemetery, with the Rev. Bobby Hodnett and the Rev. Paul Vandercook officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Glen Eakins, Greg Pontiff, Buz Delaune, Earl Peterson, Donald Day and Errol Ardoin. Honorary pallbearers are Rayburn Langston, Jeremy Day, Shad Day, Orlando Fredrick and the Tyler, Texas IHOP Employees. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin. ======================= Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. SCHEXNAYDER, WALTER A., JR. Mr. Walter A. Schexnayder Jr., 66, a native of New Iberia, a resident of Monticello, Mississippi and long time resident of Franklin, died Thursday, November 26, 2009, at 10:10 a.m., at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Schexnayder is survived by his wife, Linda Albert Schexnayder of Monticello; his son, Brad A. Schexnayder and his wife, Jane, of Luverne, Alabama; daughters, Connie S. Suire and her husband, Chris, of Abbeville; Lori S. Sonnier and her husband, David, of Franklin; Leslei S. Toney and her husband, Whitey, of Youngsville; Kendra S. Guillotte and her husband, Dale, of New Iberia; and Tansy S. Graves and her husband, Les, of Liberty, Mississippi; brother, Tommy Schexnayder and his wife Jodie, of Franklin; sisters, Emma S. Chiasson and her husband, Ace, of Larose, La., Penny L. Kirchhoff and her husband, Kelly, of Larose and Toni S. Jones and her husband, Sam, of Franklin; grandchildren, Brooke T. Holeton and her husband Greg, Phillip Toney, Emily Sonnier, Katie Sonnier, Kimberly Sonnier, Sarah Sonnier, Clarissa Toney, Carson Suire, Brian Sonnier, Kylie Guillotte, Connor Hartzog, Meagan Guillotte, Matthew Sonnier, William "Mac" Blake and expecting Baby Graves; great grandchildren, Klayre and Lilly Holeton; and many friends and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter A. Schexnayder Sr. and the former Olive Stroud; his brother, Johnny Schexnayder; and the mother of his children, Dianne Uze' Schexnayder. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin on Saturday, December 5, at 9 a.m., with a Mass following at 10 a.m. =========================================================== Thursday December 3, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. JACKSON, IRMA Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irma " 5cent" Jackson, 80, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at 8:02 a.m., at Franklin Foundation. She was a native of Ashton and a resident of Franklin. Visitations will be Friday, Dec. 4 at Special Providence Church in Baldwin, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 1p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. W. J. Otis will officiate. "5cent" is survived by two daughters, Delores Cooks of Franklin and Nellie Bob of Olevia, La.; a brother, Herman Wilson of Franklin; eight grandchildren; and other family and friends. Jones Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Thursday December 3, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. LEWIS, EDITH H. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edith H. Lewis, 92, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at 5:05 p.m., at her residence in Patter-son. Visitations will be Friday, December 4, at Siracusaville Recreation Center, 1110 Grace St., Siracusaville, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery. Edith is survived by three sons, James Thorpes of Los Angeles, California, Jack Lewis of Morgan City and Carl Lewis of Patterson; a daughter, Sandi Lewis-Coney of Patterson; a brother, Matthew Hartman of Franklin; a sister, Irma H. White of Morgan City; and 24 grandchildren. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== Latest update: Dec 04, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. CHAUVIN, AUDREY F. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Audrey F. Chauvin, a native of Gibson, La., and a resident of Morgan City, La., died on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at Teche Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, N.A. "Bert" Chauvin; one son, Andre (Greig) Chauvin; daughters, Linda Sue (J. Cameron) Webster and Lori (Curtis) Austin; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother, O.J. (Yvonne) Foucheaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Octave and Lydia Landry Foucheaux; brothers, Irving, Stanley, Lionel and Daniel Foucheaux; and sister, Louise F. Guidry. Mrs. Chauvin was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City. Visitation will be held Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon. She will be buried at Morgan City Cemetery. ======================= Latest update: Dec 04, 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/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bermingham P. Hebert, a native of Basile, La., and a resident of Amelia, La., died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Teche Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Pearl McDaniel Hebert; daughters, Erina Mae Thomson and Yvonne Morrison; sons, Kenneth Jr. (Cyretha), William, Edwin (Becky) Hebert; sisters, Lolafern Dietz, Lillie (Darryl) Comeaux; 17 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Hebert was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed French music, dancing, tinkering with things and had a green thumb. He never met a stranger, always had a smile and enjoyed joking around and having fun. He is buried at St. Andrews cemetery. ======================= Friday, December 4, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. JONES, MARGARETTE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Margarette Patrick Jones, 72, died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Franklin Foundation Hospital at 12:10 p.m. She was a native of Baldwin and a resident of Franklin. Visitation will be at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Franklin on Saturday, December 5, from 9 am. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Trinity United Methodist Cemetery in Baldwin. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Lionel Jones Sr. of Franklin; three sons, Lionel (Paula) Jones Jr. and Kim M. (Ethel) Jones, both of Baldwin, and Eldridge Jones Sr. of Franklin; four daughters, Gertie (John) Boagni, Joy Alexander, Elonda Jones and Lawanya (Sirbatian) Charles, all of Franklin; two sisters, Eliza (Conrad) Collins Sr. and Redoulia Patrick, both of Baldwin; two brothers, Edward (Sue) Patrick Jr. of Four Corners and Wilbert (Barbara) Patrick of Charenton; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends. Jones Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements. ======================= Died: December 4, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. MADISE, CLARENCE Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence Madise, age 76, a resident of Franklin, LA, died Friday, December 4, 2009 at Lafayette General Hospital. Visitations will be at St. Jules Catholic Church in Franklin, La., Saturday, Dec 12th, from 8:00 AM, Rosary at 9:30 Am with Funeral starting at 11:00 Am. Burial in church cemetery. He is survived by, five sons; Clarence Madise, Jr., Eugene Madise, Corey Madise all of Houston, Tx., Byron Anderson of Franklin and Rodney Madise of Jeanerette, La., five daughters; Alfreda M. Harding of Verdunville, La., Loretta Madise & Rachael Anderson both of Houston, Tx., and Alaina Johnson of Patterson, La.,and Michelle Butler of Shreveport, La., and a sister; Gloria Thomas of Morgan City, La., 29 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. =========================================================== Died: Saturday, December 5, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. THERIOT, GALEAND "RAYMOND", SR. Picture (July 3, 1938 - December 5, 2009) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Galeand Raymond Theriot, age 71, a native and resident of Franklin, LA, died Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 9:08 a.m., at Franklin Foundation Hospital following a long illness. Visitations will be held at Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, December 12, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. The funeral service begins at 11:00 a.m. The burial will take place at the Franklin Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. Theriot was survived by a devoted friend, Treasure Ann Williams of Franklin, LA; three sons, Galeand (Aisha) Theriot, Jr. of Jasper, TX, Raymond (Francis) Theriot of Adrian, MI, and Marcus Williams of Sioux City, IA; four daughters, Mrs. John (Rita) Jones, and Holly Marie Theriot, both of Belleville, MI, Sharon Faye Theriot of Baldwin, LA, and Destiny Denise Williams of Sioux City, IA; two brothers, Larry (Bobby) Theriot of Franklin, LA, and Dennis Theriot of Houston, TX; seven sisters, Mrs. Murphy (Earline) Armelin of Baldwin, LA, Mrs. James (Alnetta) Easton of Carencro, LA, Mrs. Eddy (Wanda) Jones of Katy, TX, Mrs. Don (Sandra) Depass, Mrs. Melvin (Andrea) Jackson, and Joanne Theriot Knighten, all of Franklin, LA, and Mrs. Marvin (Pamela) Abraham of Fontana, CA; a goddaughter, Shirlene Brown of Franklin, LA; thirteen grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. =========================================================== Monday, December 7, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. ARCHANGEL, JUDY A. A Celebration of Life for Ms. Judy A. Archangel, 66, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Journet and Bolden Funeral Home Chapel, 711 S. Corinne Street in New Iberia. The Rev. Whitney Archangel will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Sorrell Community Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 7 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home until time of services. Judy was born in Four Corners to the union of the late Mitchell and Josephine Barnes Archangel. She has been a resident of Jeanerette for 25 years. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a grandson, Deon Sutton; four siblings, Paul Archangel, Peter Archangel, Marion Archangel and Morris Archangel; and her grandparents, Jesse and Sadie Parker Archangel Sr. and Willie and Eroni Nimrod Barnes Sr. Judy peacefully transcended to eternal rest on Monday, November 30, 2009 at her home in Jeanerette, surrounded by her family. Judy will be loved and remembered by her devoted companion, Earl "Weed" Gasper; two children, Dale J. Sutton, Sr. of Atlanta, and Carmen M. Sutton of Jeanerette; eight siblings, Bonnie M. Wells, Berdia M. Lockett, Richard (Rose) Archangel and Darrell Archangel, all of Jeanerette, Jimmy Archangel and Ruth A. Davis, both of Four Corners, and Bessie M. Bourgeois and Mary A. (Peter) Marks, both of New Iberia; her companions' sons, Earl Gasper Jr. and Eric Gasper, both of Charenton, and Michael (Tiffany) Gasper of Franklin; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one aunt, Lucille Archangel of Lake Charles, nieces, nephews and friends too numerous too name. Active Pallbearers will be members of the family Arrangements entrusted to Journet and Bolden Funeral Home, Inc. of New Iberia. 337-369-3638. ======================= Died: Monday, December 7, 2009 Source: The Daily Review, St. Mary Parish, La. Rev. BOYETT, SIMUEL B. "S.B.", age 84 ======================= Died December 7, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. JACKSON, ORELIA BRUCE Picture (Died December 7, 2009) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Orelia Bruce Jackson, age 77, a native of Morgan City, and a resident of Atlanta, GA, died Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2:00 AM at Odyssey Health Care in Atlanta, GA. Visitation will be Saturday; December 19, 2009 at New Zorah Baptist Church in Morgan City from 10:00 AM until funeral at 1:00 PM. Burial in Franklin Cemetery. Orelia is survived by her three daughters; Sheila Smith and Bertha Jackson both of Morgan City, and Sandy Jackson of Stone Mountain, Ga., three sons; Larry Bruce of Houston, Tx., Eddie Lee Jackson of Patterson, and Alonza Jackson of Morgan City, two sisters; Audrey Jones of Morgan City and Diana Watson of Franklin, La., and two brothers; Louis James Watson of Houston, Tx. and Rev. Preston Watson of Franklin, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. ======================= Died December 7, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. MINGO, LOUIS Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis Mingo, age 64, a resident of Franklin, died Monday, December 7, 2009 at 7:00 AM at Franklin Foundation Hospital. Visitations will be at Truimph Baptist Church in Franklin, La., on Saturday, Dec 12th from 10:00 Am until funeral at 2:00 PM. Burial in Franklin Cemetery. Survived by his wife; Jean Bowles Mingo of Franklin, two sons; Brian Keith Mingo of Franklin, and Tyrone Davis of Morgan City, four daughters; Tracy Genell Mingo of San Antono, Tx., Erin Lynn Mingo of Morgan City, Sonja Beatrice Mingo of Round Rock, Tx., Kimberly Mingo-Johnson of Katy, Tx., two brothers; Lester Mingo of Gibson, La., and Leroy Jones of Franklin, La., four sisters; Lillie Mae Eldrige of Cottonport, La., Lou Bertha Rideaux of Lake Charles, La., Margie Lee McGlory and Geneva Mingo both of Marksville, La., eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. =========================================================== Died: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. COLE, MILDRED A. Mildred A. Cole, 86, a native of Franklin and a resident of Lafayette, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at 5:20 p.m. at Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Ms. Mildred is survived by one daughter, Mary Jean Eskine of Franklin; one sister, Marie Cole Verret of Jeanerette; seven grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Walter J. Cole; her parents, Charles Cole and Ozea Guidry Cole; and five brothers, Will, Wade, Wesley, Edwin, and Theo Cole. The family requests visiting hours be observed Friday, Dec. 11, at Ibert's Mortuary from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. The rosary will be prayed at 10:45 a.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at the mortuary at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Loisel Cemetery in Jeanerette. Father William Crumley will officiate the services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, LA, (337)828-5426. ======================= Wednesday, December 9, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. WILLIAMS, JESSIE Mrs. Jessie Mae Elmore Williams, 82, a resident and native of Patterson, died November 18, 2009, at 1:03 a.m., at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City following a short illness. She is survived by five sons, Reginald Elmore of New Orleans, Raymond Williams of Arlington, Texas, Samuel Elmore of Kansas City, Kansas, Haywood Williams of Houma and Lawrence Williams of New Iberia; three daughters, Annie L. Parker and Belva Bass of Patterson and June Williams Ingram Carmouche of Kinder; four brothers, Walter Chapman and Lloyd Chapman of New Orleans and Ronald Chapman and Calvin Chapman of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Brelee Williams of Patterson and Willie Mae Champion of Chicago, Illinois; 23 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter and one brother. Visitations were observed Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Otis Mortuary Chapel. Burial rites were read Tuesday, at 1 p.m., at the mortuary. The Rev. Benny Druilhet officiated. Interment followed in the St. John Cemetery in Franklin. The Otis Mortuary of Franklin was in charge of preparations. =========================================================== Thursday, December 10, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. LYONS, DEBRA J. Mrs. Debra Jacko Lyons, 48, a resident and native of Charenton, died Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at 10:35 p.m., at Franklin Foundation Hospital following a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Edward J. Lyons Sr. of Charenton; her mother, Alma Joshua Jacko of Charenton; one son, Edward J. Lyons Jr. of Charenton; one daughter, Precious Chevan Lyons of Charenton; two brothers, Kenneth W. Jacko of Baldwin and Willie W. Jacko Jr. of Franklin; one sister, Doris Jacko Polite of Baldwin; and one grandchild. Mrs. Lyons was preceded in death by her father. Visitations will be observed Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Charenton. Burial rites will be read Saturday, at 1 p.m., at that church, with the Rev. Paul Godfrey officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations. =========================================================== Source: The Daily Review, St. Mary Parish, La. 2009-12-11 AUCOIN, FLOYD JOSEPH SR. 81 ======================= died: Friday, December 11, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. VILO, ETHEL M. HAWKINS Picture (November 9, 1926 - December 11, 2009) ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ethel M. Hawkins Vilo, age 83, a resident of Patterson, and a native of Morgan City, died Friday, December 11, 2009 at 7:45 pm at the Patterson Healthcare Center in Patterson following a long illness. Visitation will be Thursday, December 17, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 9:00 am until funeral at 11:00 am. Burial in the church cemetery. Ethel was survived by five daughters; Cheryl Vilo, Carolyn Vilo-Augman, Marion Vilo and Mrs. Tim (Denise) Broussard all of Patterson, LA, and Cynthia Vilo of Dallas, TX, one son; Donald Vilo, Sr. of Patterson, LA fourteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, two beloved sisters-in-law; Dorothy Lasalle & Diane Johnson, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters, and a brother. ======================= Latest update: Dec 11, 2009 Source: The Tri-Parish Times, Houma, La. ROCK, ANTHONY, SR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anthony C. Rock Sr., 92, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, La., died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Louise Daigle Rock; sons, Anthony Jr. and Michael Rock; daughter, Louella Smith; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Marie Rock Sr.; daughter, Gail Ann (David) Trippe; eight brothers; and three sisters. Mr. Rock was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in World War II. He was a 34- year employee of Mobil Oil and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Donations to the American Alzheimer's Association are appreciated. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Twin City Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He will be buried at the Morgan City Mausoleum. The East St. Mary Veterans' Funeral Squad will provide full military honors. =========================================================== Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. PAYTON, MICHAEL JR. Michael Payton Jr., infant, a resident of Baldwin, died Friday, December 11, 2009 at Teche Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Shamberly Caesar of Baldwin; his father, Michael Payton Sr. of Franklin; one brother, Ma'Kylon Dauntain of Baldwin; one sister, Mi'Aisa Williams of Franklin; grandparents, Lamonica and Lawrence Darnell of Jeanerette, Donna Payton of Franklin and Aaron Payton of Patterson; and great grandparents, Brenda Clark Caesar of Baldwin and Larry (Rose) Caesar of Cairo, Georgia. Burial rites will be read Wednesday, December 16, at 11 a.m., at Special Providence Cemetery in Baldwin, with interment following. The Rev. W.J. Otis will officiate. The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations. =========================================================== Betty Frances Beverly-Brown (April 26, 1939 - December 16, 2009) BROWN, BETTY FRANCES BEVERLY Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Betty Frances Beverly-Brown, age 70, a resident of Franklin, LA, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 5:40 PM at her residence following a short illness. Visitation will be Wednesday; December 23, 2009 at Triumph Baptist Church in Franklin, LA, from 10:00 AM until funeral at 1:00 PM. Burial in Perpetual Park Cemetery in Franklin, LA. Betty is survived by her son; Garlund Brown and two grandchildren; Garlund Rashad Brown and Ronisha Taylor all of Milwaukee, Wi., two brothers; Stanley (Isabella) Beverly and Whitney (Louise) Beverly, a sister; Marjorie Beverly Thomas all Franklin, LA. ======================= Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. KRAMER, KARL J. Mr. Karl J. Kramer, 65, a native of Franklin and resident of Lafayette, died Monday, December 14, 2009 at 3:35 p.m. Karl is survived by his daughter, Sarah Kramer Baty of Austin, Texas; his brother, Frank Kramer Jr. of Denver, Colorado; one grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Kramer Sr.; his mother, Marguerite Moreau Kramer; his twin brother, Kenneth P. Kramer; and his sister, Suzanne Kramer Perret. The family requests that visitation be observed on Thursday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. until time of services at Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 17, at 10 a.m., at Ibert's, with Father Thomas Vu officiating. Burial will be held privately. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin. =========================================================== Thursday, December 17, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. MORGAN, LINDA K. Linda Kinsey Morgan, 65, a native of Pasadena, Texas and a resident of Garden City, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at 4:07 p.m., at her residence. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Larry Morgan Sr. of Garden City; two sons, Larry Morgan Jr. and his wife, Darlene, both of Dryprong, Louisiana and Charles Earl Morgan of Baton Rouge; her mother, Hazel McMills Kinsey of Broussard; one brother, Dennis Kinsey and his wife, Bonnie, of St. Martinville; two sisters, Phylis Howard and her husband, John, both of Broussard, and Donna Defelice and her husband, Kenny, both of Broussard; four grandchildren, Larry Morgan III, Veronica Morgan, Darian Morgan and Jackson Morgan; one sister-in- law, Theresa Kinsey of New Iberia. She was preceded in death by her father, Weldon Emmanuel Kinsey; and one brother, Weldon Earl Kinsey. Mrs. Morgan was a member of The Eastern Star in both Franklin and Morgan City. The family requests memorial visiting hours be observed Friday, December 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Ibert's Mortuary. A memorial service will be held Friday, at 2 p.m., at Ibert's, with burial following in the Perpetual Park Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary of Franklin. =========================================================== Monday, December 21, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. DAUPHINE, ROSE M. Mrs. Rose Mary Lewis Dauphine, 65, a resident and native of Jeanerette, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at 8:15 p.m., at her residence following a short illness. She is survived by three sons, Kenneth Jon Dauphine of Scott, Lance Christopher Dauphine and Jules Alaric Dauphine, both of Jeanerette; one daughter, Monique N. Dauphine of Jeanerette; three brothers, Rev. Cornelious Lewis of Franklin, Frank and Willie Lewis, both of Jeanerette; seven sisters, Evelyn Dixon of Dallas, Texas, Annie Evans of Kenner, Louvenia Antoine, Cora Westley, Mary McGeen, Alice Roberts and Lee Anna Lewis of Jeanerette; 25 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Mrs. Dauphine was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two daughters, two grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Visitations will be observed Tuesday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Jeanerette. Burial rites will be read Tuesday, at 1 p.m., at that church, with the Rev. Arthur Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Jeanerette. The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations. ======================= Died: Monday, December 21, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. FAVORS, ALVIN (Died December 21, 2009) Alvin Favors, age 51, a native of Franklin and resident of Patterson, LA, died Monday, December 21, 2009 at 5:45 PM at Leonard Chabert Medical Center. Visitation will be at New Salem Baptist Church, 1412 Cherry St. Patterson, La., Wednesday, December 30, from 10:00 AM until funeral at 1:00 PM. Burial in Shield Cemetery in Patterson, La. Alvin is survived by his wife; Kathy C. Favors, two daughters; Alicia J. Favors and Angelicia J. Favors, a sister; Yvonne Williams, seven brothers; Melvin Scott, Alfred Favors, Wayne Favors, Ray Favors, Robert Favors, Jerry Favors and Ricky Favors all of Patterson, and one grandson. Preceded in death by his mother, a brother and two children. ======================= Died: Monday, December 21, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. WILSON, EVELYN R. (September 12, 1945 - December 21, 2009) Evelyn R. Wilson, age 64, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Monday, December 21, 2009 at 5:35 PM at Teche Regional Medical Center following a long illness. Visitations will be Monday, December 28, 2009 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until funeral at 1:00 PM. Burial in Morgan City Cemetery. Evelyn was survived by her husband; Lloyd E. Wilson, Sr. of Morgan City, two sons; Lloyd Pete Wilson, Jr., of Houston, Tx., and Cedric Roussell Wilson of Patterson, La., a daughter; Tara Wilson-Fraijo of Morgan City, La., two brothers; Russell Ruffin and Sylvester Ruffin both of Morgan City, and three sisters; Lillian Randle and Louise Madise both of Morgan City and Irene Louis of Port Arthur, Tx., and seven grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== Published: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 9:29 a.m. Source: The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish, La. DUMONT, RONALD, JR. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2009/f0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronald Louis Dumont Jr., 39, a native of Houma and resident of Morgan City, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Domangue Dumont of Jena; two daughters, Brooke Elizabeth Dumont and Cameron Dyann Dumont, both of Jena; his two sisters, Dawn Domangue of Metairie and Karen Campo of Morgan City; 11 nieces and nephews, Travis Dumont, Tyler Domangue, Ralph Lirette Jr., Marci Johnson, Melynda Lirette, Chris and Daisey Lirette, Dustin and Justin Falgout, Joel Campo and Madeline Falgout; one stepsister, Karen Boyd; and one step-niece, Brantley Boyd. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Dyann Young Dumont Sr.; and his stepmother, JoAnn Dumont. ======================= Tuesday, December 22, 2009 Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. Photo Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. PICARD, MARY C. ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Dorothy Charpentier Picard, 70, a native of Lydia and a resident of Franklin, died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 4:40 p.m. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Rivers Joseph Picard of Franklin; one son, Steve Picard of New Iberia; three daughters, Cathy P. Hatcher and her husband, Samuel, both of New Iberia; Tammy P. Mouton and her husband, Glenn, both of New Iberia; and Amanda Picard and her companion, George Luke, of Franklin; two brothers, Melvin Charpentier and his wife, Dorothy, both of New Iberia, and Adam Charpentier of New Iberia; two sisters, Bernadette C. Paul of Franklin and Hazel C. Delcambre of Baldwin; five grandchildren, Desirea, Brittanie, Tammie, Hunter and Luke; and one great grandchild, Brayton. Mrs. Picard was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Picard; her parents, Adam Charpentier and Estelle Guillotte Charpentier; four brothers, Berwick, Irving, Jimmy and Joseph "Big" Charpentier; and two sisters, Leona C. Mire and Josephine C. Granger. The family requests visiting hours be observed Wednesday, December 23, from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., at Ibert's Mortuary, with a rosary being prayed at 1:45 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at Ibert's, with burial following in the Perpetual Park Cemetery. Father Benoit will officiate the services. To view the online obituary and leave condolences for the family, please visit our website at www.iberts.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin. =========================================================== Source: The St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, Franklin, La. Photo Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, St. Mary, La. CROCHET, EDMONIA Picture Sept. 22, 1921 ~ Dec. 23, 2009 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mrs. Edmonia "Monia" Gaudet Crochet, 88, a native of Charenton and a resident of Franklin, died Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at 8:05 a.m., at the Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia. The family requests that visitation be observed Sunday, December 27, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Ibert's Mortuary, with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume Monday, December 28, at 9 a.m., until time of services at St. Jules Catholic Church in Franklin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, December 28, at 11 a.m., at St. Jules Catholic Church, with Father Thomas Vu officiating. Burial will follow in the Perpetual Park Cemetery in Franklin. Mrs. Monia is survived by two sons, Ronald Crochet and his wife, Sharon, of Franklin and Kerry Crochet and his wife, Eleanor, of St. Martinville; three brothers, Edwin Gaudet Jr. of Bayou Vista; Larry Gaudet of Baldwin; and Milton Gaudet of Franklin; four sisters, Audrey Maupin of Jeanerette, Lydia Stouff of Charenton, Angelle Duhon of Franklin and Theresa Falls of Breaux Bridge; five grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Crochet; her father, Edwin Gaudet Sr.; her mother, Ermese Abshire Gaudet; and two sisters, Anamae Louviere and Analee Charpentier. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin. =========================================================== Published: Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Source: The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish, La. LEONARD, VINCENT Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2009/sm0912.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vincent Joseph Leonard, 70, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother and native of Belle River and resident of Morgan City, passed away at his residence at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. today at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Mass will be 11 a.m. today at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City with the Rev. Danny Porche as celebrant, along with interment to follow in Morgan City Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda Rhodes Leonard of Morgan City; one son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Stephanie Leonard of Berwick; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and James Kober of Morgan City, and Crystal and Ray Acosta of Stephensville; four grandchildren, Derek Kober, Alaina Kober, Drake Leonard and Vincent Acosta; two brothers, Davis Leonard and Melvin Leonard of Belle River; three sisters, Jane Kieffe of Bayou Vista, Ruby Pipsair of Pierre Part, and Priscilla Scully of Belle River; as well as many devoted extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Anita and Wallace A. Leonard; and an infant brother, Dave Leonard. As a young man, he bravely served his country as a member of U.S. Army, and in later years was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council as well as avid outdoorsman. Prior to his death, Vincent was a welding instructor at Bollinger Shipyard in Amelia. Most importantly, he was a friend to all who knew and loved him. Crawfish boils, barbecues, and family gatherings were shared by many and commonplace on most weekends and holidays at his home. He was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== Published: Friday, December 25, 2009 Source: The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish, La. TEVAY, JAMES James Tevay, 58, a native of Franklin and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his father, Arthur Joseph Tevay of Lecompte, La.; his mother Della Louise Johnson Tevay of Houma; two sisters, Adenna Tevay Bourg and husband, Timmy, and Teresa Tevay Crochet; two nephews, Kenneth Crochet and Bobby John Crochet; two great nieces; one great nephew; and numerous friends. He was a veteran of the Navy. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== Died: Saturday, December 26, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. GOBERT, NICHOLAS DANAL (March 2, 1943 - December 26, 2009) Nicholas Danal Gobert, age 66 died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 10:40 PM at Dauterive Hospital in New Iberia, LA following a long illness. He was a resident of New Iberia and a native of Verdunville, LA. Visitations will be Thursday, December 31, 2009 at St. Jules Catholic Church in Franklin, LA from 9:00 AM until funeral at 11:00 AM with burial in church cemetery. Nicholas was survived by four sons; Danal N. Gobert, Sr. of Dallas, TX, Christopher J. Gobert, I & Chad F. Gobert both of Atlanta, GA, and Kim J Gobert, I of Moscow, Russia, three daughters; Dawnene M. Gobert of Dallas, TX, Shawn Gobert-Bowman of Atlanta, GA, and Glynnette M. Gobert of Gretna, LA, four sisters; Mrs. Billie (Frances) G. Bourgeois, Marguarite G. Bourgeois & Jeanette G. Pellerin all of Verdunville, LA, and Ann Carol Gobert-Wigley of Moss Point, MS, fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. ======================= Died: Saturday, December 26, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. LEWIS, BETTY (June 3, 1940 - December 26, 2009) Betty Lewis, age 69, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at the Consolata Home in New Iberia, LA following a long illness. She was a native of Jeanerette, LA. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 30th at St. James Baptist Church in Lydia, from 9:00 AM until funeral at 10:00 Am with burial in church cemetery Betty is survived by her brother; Joseph (Alice) Colar of Jeanerette, a sister; Agnes Lewis of Jeanerette, a aunt; Irma Dugas of Jeanerette, a uncle; Henry Colar of Baldwin, La., and a host of nieces, great great nieces and special great nieces. ======================= Died: Saturday, December 26, 2009 Source: Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, La. MCGANDY, ALLEN (January 19, 1947 - December 26, 2009) Allen "Richard" McGandy, age 62, a native of New Orleans, LA, and resident of Franklin, LA, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 10:25 PM at his residence in Franklin, LA, following a long illness. Visitation will be at Jones Funeral Home in Franklin, LA, Saturday, Jan 2, 2010 from 10:00 AM until funeral at 1:00 PM with burial in New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Centerville, LA. Richard is survived by; his mother; Roseline Yarber McCurtis and stepfather; Robert McCurtis, Jr. both of Franklin, LA, five brothers; Donald McCurtis, Anthony Taylor, Charles McCurtis, Stephen McCurtis and Dwayne McCurtis all of Franklin, La., four sisters; Lois M. King of Houston, TX, Cynthia McCurtis, Christenella McCurtis and Lisa M. Francis all of Franklin, LA. Preceded in death by his father, grandparents and two nieces. ===========================================================