Obituaries for SEPTEMBER 2006; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Section 2: 11 September through 20 September Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet Last modified: 1 Oct 2006 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ======================================================================= September 11. 2006 12:46PM Oliviette Breaux Oliviette Serigny Breaux, 90, a native of Galliano and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons, Harry Breaux and wife, Audrey, Aubrey Breaux Jr. and wife, Jennifer, Thomas Breaux and Christopher Breaux Sr. and wife, Lorie; four daughters, Rose Bernard and husband, Melvin, Alice B. Lefort and companion, Clarence Bourgeois, Annie B. Clark and husband, Eugene, and Verna B. Milsted and husband, Thomas; daughter-in-law, Tillie Breaux; 33 grandchildren; 61 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Breaux; her parents, Christopher Serigny and Romandi Lombas Serigny; two sons, Alvin Breaux and Hanley Breaux; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Joseph, Lawrence, Oliver and Maxime Serigny; and five sisters, Augusta Cheramie, Clementine Crosby, Rose Serigny, Nazille Serigny and Latecia Serigny. ========================== September 11. 2006 12:44PM Bennie Eunice Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bennie J. Eunice, 61, a native of Houston and resident of Montegut, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006. Funeral services were held at noon today at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Mary Christine Eschete Eunice of Montegut; two daughters, Paisley E. Guidry and husband, Tony, of Montegut and Bridgette E. Granier and husband, Bud J., of Schriever; two brothers, Larry James Eunice of Texas and Philip J. Eunice of Houma; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Eunice and Sybil Dominey Eunice. He was a truck driver for J.H. Walker and self-employed as owner and operator of B & C Refrigeration. ========================== September 11. 2006 12:45PM Eletha Hadley Eletha Alma Hadley, 80, a native and resident of Raceland, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Linda Blakely and Eddie Marie Roberts of Picayune, Miss., Brenda Holmes of Raceland and Cecilia Virgil of Monroe; one sister, Dorothy Hadley of Raceland; one brother, Eddie Hadley Jr. of Raceland; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Sr. and Loretta Gertie Marts Hadley; one son, Larry Thomas Hadley; one sister, Lucinda Hadley; one brother, Herbert Hadley; her grandparents, Ed and Lucinda Shields Hadley and Sidney and Isabella Courtney Marts; and one grandson, Corey Arrington. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church and served on the Deaconess Board. She was a member of the Pastor's Aid Club and Gym Club. ========================== September 11. 2006 12:56PM Rosalie Martin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rosalie Marie Trahan Martin, 71, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 3 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the hall, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Ferrell Martin and wife, Rene Luneau, and Dean Martin and wife, April White, of Chauvin; two daughters, Dale Martin Lirette and husband, Hewitt, of Chauvin and Cathy Martin Johns and husband, David Sr., of Yulee, Fla.; one brother, Wilton "Buck" Trahan of Chauvin; three sisters, Viola T. Carrere, Wilma T. Domangue of Chauvin and Wilda T. Farkas of Montegut; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Joseph Martin; her parents, Alex Trahan Sr. and Louise Gautreaux Trahan; five brothers, Alex Jr., Louis "Beb," Willie, William Trahan and Horace "Gro" Trahan; and one sister, Margaret Trahan. She was a cook for 26 years at Sportsman Paradise, and after Hurricane Rita, worked at Boudreaux's Marina. She was a member of God's House of Refuge. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 11. 2006 12:58PM Rose Posey Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rose Marie Brown Posey, 75, a native of Del Rio, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. She is survived by one son, Nolan John Posey Jr. of Austin, Texas; one daughter, Lisa P. Chehardy of Ft. Myers, Fla.; two grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan John Posey Sr.; her parents, James and Rosalee Brown; and one daughter, Carolyn Kay Smith. She was a retired schoolteacher at Acadian Elementary School for Terrebonne Parish School Board for more than 30 years. She was a member of the retired School Teacher Association, National Education Association and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a member of Living Word Church. ========================== September 11. 2006 12:42PM Allen Thibodeaux Sr. Allen "Paco" Thibodeaux Sr., 40, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at First Assembly of God Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 2:30 p.m. today at the church, with burial in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Panvelle Thibodeaux; his father, Gary Thibodeaux Sr. and companion, Marlene Toups; one son, Allen Thibodeaux Jr.; one daughter, Amanda Thibodeaux; his grandmother, Mable Thibodeaux; three brothers, Gary Thibodeaux Jr., Erick Thibodeaux and Guy Thibodeaux; three sisters, Rosita Campbell, Lydia Sullivan and Jeannie Thibodeaux; and his mother in-law and father-in-law, Edward "Rock" and Cecilia Panvelle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa Bonvillian Thibodeaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 11. 2006 12:54PM Roland Turner Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roland Austin Turner Sr., 73, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2006. Funeral services were held Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, with burial in Morgan City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Barbara "Pat" Singleton Turner; four sons, Roland Turner Jr. and wife, Ollie, of New Orleans, Ryan Keith Turner and wife, Kesha, of Compton, Calif., Kenneth Joseph Turner of Baton Rouge and Clifton Joshua Turner of Morgan City; one daughter, Rachelle Antoinette Turner of Compton; one sister, Gloria Turner Wallis and husband, Lloy d Sr., of Houma; one brother, Donald G. Turner of Shreveport; one sister-in-law, Dolores Turner of New Orleans; six grandchildren, Angelique and Danyelle Savallas, Ke'Aira, Cierra, Antoine and Star Turner; his devoted cousins, Izola Pharr Gautreaux of New Orleans, Roosevelt Brooks of Rochester, N.Y., and Ananias Brooks Jr. of Springfield, Va.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Sr. and Hilda Pharr Turner; one brother, Joseph A. Turner Jr.; and one sister-in-law, Benette G. Turner. He was an ordained deacon member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church and served as chairman of the Deacon Board. He was a member of Fifth District Association Laymen and served as secretary. He was a retired assistant supervisor of sanitation for the City of Morgan City and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== September 12. 2006 12:29PM Harris Becnel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harris "Toot" Joseph Bencel, 90, a native and resident of Vacherie, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Larry P. Becnel and wife, Ruth R. Becnel; six grandchildren, Karen Becnel of Houma, Roberta B. Boquet and husband, Will, of Thibodaux, Gayle B. Bryant, Faron Becnel, Joanne Nassar and husband, Vernon, all of Vacherie and David Becnel of Thibodaux; 10 great-grandchildren, Darrin and Wendy Champagne, Michael and Michelle Boquet, Lisa and Jessica Bryant, Anthony, Harris and Theresa Nassar and David Olinde; one great-great-grandchild, Hunter Champagne; and one sister, Gertrude Becnel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine "Feen" Stein Becnel; his parents, Benjamin Becnel Sr. and Felicia Becnel; four brothers, Aristlide, Benjamin Jr., Felix and Stanislaus; and three sisters, Felicia Reulet, Yolande Becnel and Marguerite Torres. He was a retired mechanic from Cazenave Motor Co. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 12. 2006 12:30PM Nolan Eschete Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nolan Joseph Eschete, 80, a native of Schriever and resident of Raceland, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with interment in Resurrection Mausoleum. He is survived by one son, Danny Eschete and wife, Becky; one daughter, Penny Arcement and husband, Tim; two brothers, Gilbert and Daniel Eschete; three sisters, Eloise Plaisance, Lorraine Adams and Anna Belle Henry; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Melancon Eschete; his parents, Isreal and Marie Comeaux Eschete; four brothers, Ernest, Isreal Jr., Earl and Murphy Eschete; two sisters, Irene Barrilleaux and Earline Richardelle; and one grandson. He worked at Valentine Paper Mill for 39 years and was an usher at Holy Rosary Catholic Church for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. ========================== September 12. 2006 12:30PM Mildred Landry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mildred Schwab Ponvelle Landry, 85, a native of Labadieville and resident of Chackbay, died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Howard Ponvelle and wife, Dianne, of Chackbay; six daughters, Grace P. Perque and husband, Allen, of Vacherie, Barbara Ponvelle of Chackbay, Patricia L. Brazan and husband, Raymond, of Vacherie, Priscilla L. Molaison and husband, Russel, of Chackbay, Theresa L. Porche and husband, Gil, of Houma, and Judy L. Falgoust and husband, Farrell, of Vacherie; 19 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edwin Ponvelle; her second husband, Joseph W. Landry; her parents, Robert J. and Olive Bourg Schwab; three brothers, Norman Schwab, Sidney Schwab and Earl Schwab; two sisters, Violet Schwab and Hazel S. Gros; and one grandson, Jacob J. Falgoust. She was retired and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. ========================== September 12. 2006 12:52PM Gladys Legendre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gladys Barrilleaux Legendre, 80, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, John Legendre and wife, Catherine, Bobby "Robert" Legendre and Glynn Legendre; one daughter, Anna Lee Adams and husband, Clarence; one sister, Mary Ann Guidry; four grandchildren, Lance Adams, Scott Adams, Jay Legendre and Robyn Legendre Keller; and two great-grandchildren, Benton Adams and Grant Adams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Legendre; her parents, Morcillien and Corine Poche Barrilleaux; one daughter, Myrtis L. Hebert; two brothers, Roland Barrilleaux Sr. and Lester Barrilleaux Sr.; and three sisters, Inez Ledet, Marie Naquin and Florence Pitre. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== September 13. 2006 3:01PM Elsie Bergeron Elsie Marie Bergeron, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Louis Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Pisani Kraemer and husband, Gene, Susan Pisani Dailey and Dora Pisani Cope and husband, Kemple McElroy, all of Houma; five half-brothers, Alvin, Allen, Mike, Roy and Charles Bergeron, all of Houma; four sisters, Eula Mae Chauvin, Theresa Bergeron of Houma, Beulah Vedros of Mathews and Wanda Brunet of Patterson; three half-sisters, Esther Lirette, Audrey Ellender and Althea Bergeron of Houma; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alton Bergeron and Velma Chauvin Bergeron; two sons, Louis Pisani Jr. and Tony Pisani; three brothers, Alton, Virgis and Eugene Bergeron; and one sister, Laura Bergeron. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. ========================== September 13. 2006 3:02PM Gertrude Boudloche Gertrude "Trudy" Arsenaux Boudloche, 74, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel, followed by memorial service. She is survived by her husband, William Hubert Boudloche Sr.; one son, William Boudloche Jr. and wife, Debra; three daughters, Kim Jaszewski and husband, Patrick, Jodie Smith and husband, David, and Linda Jean Allen; one brother, Robert Arsenaux; two sisters, Barbara She lly and Linda Boudloche; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Gertrude Boudreaux Arsenaux; and three brothers, George, Gene and Randolph Arsenaux. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. ========================== September 13. 2006 3:00PM Eddie Comeaux Eddie Paul Comeaux, 82, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Schriever, died at 2:33 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Goldray Silver Comeaux; one brother, Malvin Comeaux; one sister, Elsie C. Harrell; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix Comeaux and Elva Bergeron Comeaux; one brother, Calvin Comeaux; and one sister, Shirley C. Thibodaux. ========================== September 13. 2006 3:04PM Mary Davis Mary Lois Davis, 74, a native of Hollis, Okla., and resident of Katy, Texas, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. A memorial service was held today at Autumn Grove Cottage in Katy. She is survived by her husband, Lonnie; four children and their spouses, Michiel and Ginger Davis, Helen and Dod James, Peggy and Ricky Turner and Nancy and Larry Littlejohn; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Myra and Herman Mitchell; two sisters, Maxine "Peaches" and Muriel; and one brother, Harry; and one grandchild, Patrick James. She was retired from banking. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. ========================== September 13. 2006 3:03PM Joyce Faucheaux Joyce Daze Faucheaux, 78, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Destrehan, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by five children, Philip "Buddy" Faucheaux and wife, Charlan, Robert "Bobby" Faucheaux and wife, Rose, Frances "Annie" Harmon and husband, John, William "Billy" Faucheaux and fiancee', Alicia, and Bernard "Ben" Faucheaux and wife, Catherine; two sisters, Anna Belle Gremillion and Doris Herald; four brothers, Philip Daze Jr., Paul Daze, Allen Daze and Henry Daze; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman L. Faucheaux; her parents, Philip J. Daze Sr. and Aline Delaune Daze; one sister, Ilene Prejean; and one grandchild, Kacey Lynn Louise Faucheaux. She had started her 51st year of teaching at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School this year. In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred or donations to the St. Charles Borromeo Building Fund. ========================== September 13. 2006 3:04PM Willie Guidroz Jr. Willie Paul Guidroz Jr., 21, a native of Cut Off and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:37 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Anna Theriot Guidroz; his father, Willie P. Guidroz Sr.; his mother, Cally R. Webre; his stepmother, Linda G. Guidroz; his stepfather, Wayne Webre; his grandparents, Troy M. Guidroz and Linda C. Guidroz and Leola D. Rousse; one brother, Joshua R. Guidroz; one sister, Loretta H. Rousse. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dennis Rousse; and his step- grandfather, Jeffery T. Guilbeau. He worked for Bourg Contractors and was Catholic. ========================== September 13. 2006 2:59PM Barry Kappel Jr. Barry Kappel Jr., 21, a native of Houma and resident of Schriever, died at 1:20 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Barry Kappel Sr.; his mother, Connie Aucoin Kappel; one brother, Timothy Kappel; one sister, Sarah Kappel; his companion, Miranda Malbrough; and his grandparents, Robert Kappel Sr. and Marjorie Guidry Kappel. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dudley Aucoin and Colleene Aucoin; two uncles, Johnny Aucoin and Kerry Aucoin; and one aunt, Diane Charpentier. He was a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 13. 2006 3:03PM Kirk Loupe Kirk Andrew Loupe, 49, a native of Raceland and resident of Des Allemands, died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Sandra Legrande; his parents, Donald Andrew Loupe and Jacqueline Candies Loupe; two sons, Clint Octave Loupe and Jacob Andrew Loupe; one daughter, Brandi Louise Loupe; one sister, Melanie Triche and husband, Chris; one daughter-in-law, Tabitha Matthews; and one niece, Caitlin Triche. He was a parishioner of St. Gertrude. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 13. 2006 3:01PM Florence Matherne Florence "Pickle-O" Latour Matherne, 91, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Bari Matherne and wife, Diane, of Gulfport, Miss.; two daughters, Connie Naquin and husband, Carroll, of Labadieville and Rosary Kern and honorary son-in-law, George Parker, of Tickfaw; two granddaughters, Brigett Kern Pittman and husband, John Pittman, of Baton Rouge and Whitney Matherne of Gulfport, Miss.; four grandsons, Daren Naquin of Labadieville, Lance Kern and wife, Allison Kern, of Tickfaw, Beau Kern of Baton Rouge and B.J. Matherne of Gulport; three great-granddaughters, Lindsay Naquin of Labadieville, Cassidy Naquin of Labadieville and Carlie Ann Kern of Tickfaw; four great- grandsons, Kyle Naquin of Labadieville, Kaleb Kern, Garrett Kern and Kade Kern, all of Tickfaw; two step-great-granddaughters, Morgan and Erin Pittman of Baton Rouge; three nieces, Beverly Chauffe of New Orleans, Carolyn "Nenu" Landry of Labadieville and Mona Rae Ballard of Baton Rouge; two nephews, Lawrence Latour of Thibodaux and Claude Latour Jr. of Labadieville; three brothers-in-law, Marion, Glen and Richard Matherne; and two sisters-in-law, Marion and Marcy Matherne. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Harold Matherne; her parents, Laurent Latour and Rita Molaison Latour; five brothers, Charles, George, Murphy, Edward and Claude Latour; and three sisters, Lillian Charleville, Marie Schillaci and Louise Landry. She was a devoted Catholic and attended St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church in Baton Rouge from 1951 to 1990 and St. Philomena Catholic Church from birth to 1951 and again from 1990 until death. She will be remembered for her deep love and devotion to her family and friends. She was a gifted artist and seamstress and had a passion for gardening. She had a wonderful sense of humor and her face would glow when she smiled. Her sunrise was Nov. 1, 1914, and her sunset was Sept. 12, 2006, at the age of 91. She was the youngest of nine children of Laurent and Rita Latour. She was blessed with a long and healthy life. Serving as pallbearers are Daren Naquin, Kyle Naquin, Lance Kern, Beau Kern, B.J. Matherne and Blake Ballard. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 13. 2006 2:59PM Camille Musso Camille Thomas "Cam" Musso, 74, a native of Thibodaux and resident of New Iberia, died at Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Evangeline Funeral Home in New Iberia. Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with interment in Holy Family Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet Marie Daboval Musso of New Iberia; three children, Pam Musso Braud and husband, Craig, of Baton Rouge, Stephanie Musso Ochello of Lafayette and Ricky Musso and wife, Tammy, of New Iberia; seven grandchildren, Nathan Michael Braud, Stephanie Braud Terry and husband, David, William Lear Braud, Lorien Camille Owens and husband, Dr. William Owens, Charles Thomas Ochello and wife, Betsy, Kathryn Claire Ochello and Jillian Catherine Musso; two stepgrandchildre, Jessica Lyn and Travis Paul Gachassin; two great- grandchildren, William Benjamin and Zachary Alexander Owens; one sister, Renelee Musso Waguespack of Napoleonville; one brother, Robert A. Musso of New Iberia; and a special family member, Ollie F. Carothers, who was like a mother to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank P. and Pauline Hogan Musso; one sister, Frances "Tut" Musso Roundtree; and one brother, Dr. Joseph C. "Buck" Musso. He was a graduate of Thibodaux High School and graduated cum laude from Southwestern Louisiana Institute in music education. He married Janet Marie Daboval, and they remained side by side until his death. He worked as a high- school band director in Sunset and as a representative for Savoy Printing Co. in Lafayette. He pioneered Allstate Insurance in New Iberia and retired in 1994 with 34 years of service. Cam was known for his love for music. It was not uncommon for him to break out in spontaneous song while enjoying time with family and friends. He also loved his trumpet and played in the SLI band and the ROTC band, as well as in the original Skyliners and in the Iberians. He was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church choir. He was outstanding in his loyalty to his family, friends and clients. He was also known for his irrepressible and dry wit. He served as president of the New Iberia Optimist Club and as the Optimist Club state lieutenant governor. He was a devout Catholic and was a devotee of Padre Pio. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Evangeline Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 13. 2006 3:04PM Theodora Pollard Theodora White Pollard, 98, a native of New Orleans and resident of Napoleonville, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. She is survived by husband, Randall Pollard; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elenora Short White and John Thomas White Sr.; two sisters, Nathalie W. Richardson and Ramona W. Leonard; and three brothers, John Jr., William Sr. and Theophield White Sr. She was a retired schoolteacher in Jefferson Parish. ========================== September 13. 2006 3:03PM Loretta Rebstock Loretta "Nitsy" Rhodes Rebstock, 82, a native of St. Gabriel, a longtime resident of Houma and resident of New Orleans until losing her home due to Hurricane Katrina, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to service time Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church on Metairie Road. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. She is survived by five children, Deborah, Corky, Rhett, Jeff and John; two daughters-in-law, Shirley and Melissa; one sister, Patricia Rhodes Dumond of New Iberia; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson J. Rebstock Jr. She served as a private first class in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II. She was president and club champion of the Houma Golf and Country Club and a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TX 38105, or to the New Orleans Train Gardens of City Park, #1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124-4608. =============================================================================== September 14. 2006 11:51AM Janis Carr Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Janis Marie Johnson Carr, 43, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Ellis Carr Sr. of Thibodaux; her parents, Moses Johnson and Leotha Williams; three daughters, Ebony M. Majors, Tiffany L. Thomas and Shelby Carr, all of Thibodaux; three stepdaugthters, Arrianne Carr, Bianca Carr and Diane Carr, all of Houma; two stepsons, Ellis Carr Jr. and Emmitt Carr, both of Houma; two sisters, Sarah Johnson and Vanessa Lumar of Vacherie; one brother, Mark Johnson of Thibodaux; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Moses Fredrick Johnson; one stepson, Courtney Hooker; and her grandparents, Rosetta Folse, Ernest Williams and Vineta and Taylor Johnson. She was Baptist. ========================== September 14. 2006 11:52AM Leslie Harson Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leslie Morris Harson Jr., 68, a native and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. He is survived by his first wife, Pearl Moss; two sons, Ched Harson Sr. and wife, Renee, of Houma and Darin Harson and Kristy of Houma; one brother, Douglas J. Harson; two sisters, Linda Bass and Annie "Katie" Naquin; and six grandchildren, Brittany Waalk, Ched Harson Jr., Jeanne Harson, Abby-Gayle Harson, Sarah Naquin and Benton Bourgeois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Delores Blanchard Harson. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 14. 2006 11:53AM Louis Penley Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louis "Will" Penley, 2, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to service time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Parlor. Religious service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in St. John Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Katie Hue and Louis Penley; his grandparents, Laura Hue and Clifton Hue and Louis Penley; and one sister, Gabrielle Gaudet. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with expenses are preferred. ========================== September 14. 2006 11:54AM Sterling Percle Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sterling J. Percle, 85, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Connie Percle Richa rd and husband, Judge David Richard; one son, Johnny Percle and wife, Terry Thomassie Percle; one sister, Joyce Percle Waguespack; five grandchildren, Lisa Richard Richard and husband, Michael, Michelle Richard Chiasson and husband, Mark, Celeste Richard Fontz and husband, Darin, Johnathan Percle and Amanda Percle; and six great-grandchildren, Grant, Claire and Mary Grace Chiasson, Natalie, Evan and Connor Richard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ivy Mae "Tut" Talbot Percle; and his parents, Fred and Aline Barbier Percle. He was a veteran in the U.S. Air Force and served in World War II and the Korean conflict. He was past commander of the American Legion Post No. 11 and American Legion 3rd District. He also served as State Grand Chef of the 40 & 8. He was recently honored for his 60 years of service and membership in the American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to E.D. White Catholic High School, 555 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301, or St. Genevieve Catholic Elementary School, 807 Barbier Ave., Thibodaux, LA 70301. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 14. 2006 11:54AM Nita Pettigrew Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nita Jackson Pettigrew, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Nita Grace Pettigrew, formerly married to Steve Bunnell, Kathleen Pettigrew Womack, formerly married to Brent Womack and Gretchen Pettigrew Murray and husband, Charles Michael Murray; two sons, Ashby W. Pettigrew III and wife, Myra Nichols, and Judge John T. Pettigrew and wife, Linda Senac; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Ashby W. Pettigrew Jr.; her parents, John Campbell Jackson and Laura Pregeant Jackson; one grandson, Michael Thomas Murray; her siblings, Myrtle Marie Jackson and husband, Samuel L. Ayo, Stella Catherine Jackson and husband, Lawrence Jefferson Bueche, Helen Alice Jackson and husband, Rheuben Elster; Earl Henry Jackson and wife, Lena Granger, Randolph Whitney Jackson and wife, Mathilde Babin, Carl Joseph Jackson and wife, Angele Gary and Laura Marie Jackson and husband, Adney J. Hutchinson. She was a retired legal secretary, a notary public and homemaker. She was a community activist in Terrebonne Parish and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Parents and Friends of Peltier Lawless Development Center, 690 E. First St., Thibodaux, LA 70301 Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 14. 2006 11:53AM Mary Williams Mary Ann C. Williams, 73, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:47 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by five sons, Herman Williams Jr., Johnny P. Williams Sr., Parish Peter Williams, Kirk Michael Williams and Ronnie Anthony Williams; two daughters, Marilyn Ann Williams and Mary W. Plaisance; one sister, Ethel C. Orgeron; and 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman J. Williams Sr.; her parents, Roosevelt and Zoe Cheramie Cheramie; one brother, Filton Cheramie; two sisters, Doris Kief and Lilly Adams; and two grandchildren, Amber T. Williams and Joshua P. Collins. She was Catholic. =============================================================================== September 15. 2006 11:51AM Harold Andras Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harold "Fats" Andras Sr., 66, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Geiling Andras; two sons, Harold Andras Jr. and wife, Elizabeth, and Mike Andras and wife, Becky; one daughter, Bobbie Andras Wendt and husband, Roy Sr.; one brother, Earl P. Andras; one sister, Caroline Breaux; 10 grandchildren, Christy Wendt, Jennifer Wendt, Jessica Guillot, Roy Wendt Jr., Harold Andras III, Eric, Steven, Kristin, Renee and Malory Andras; one great-grandchild, Brooklyn Guillot; and one nephew, Anthony Triche. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl J. Andras and Lucielle Lasseigne Andras; and one brother, Kelly Andras. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 15. 2006 11:49AM Camille Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Camille Joseph Boudreaux, 91, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Viley Kreamer of Chauvin; one son, Clark Boudreaux of Houma; two daughters, Rita Mae Peterson of Denham Springs and Joyce Mulkey and husband, Bill, of Prairieville; one stepson, Vincent Kreamer and wife, Ying, of Bourg; three stepdaughters, Gloria Foret and husband, Donald, of Bourg, Charlene Breaux and husband, Bobby, of Raceland and Kimberly Kreamer and companion, Clint, of Chauvin; 11 grandchildren, Brittany Boudreaux, Kimberly Boudreaux, Rochelle Puccio, Robert Boyle Jr., Shanna Rivere, Channel Wells, Vernon Larson Jr., Angel Jones, Charlene Larson, Clifford Fonseca and David Fonseca; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda Lapeyrouse Boudreaux; his parents, Mytille Boudreaux and Melissaire Domingue Boudreaux; one son, Camille J. Boudreaux; one daughter, Edith Larson; four brothers, Gillis, Evis, Julian and Yancy Boudreaux; and four sisters, Edna Pellegrin, Mathilda Engeron, Mancy Authement and Ida Lirette. He was a retired carpenter with Dixie Shipyard for more than 30 years and a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Cerebral Palsey. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 15. 2006 11:50AM Gracey Davis Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Gracey Hogan Davis, 76, a native of Raceland and resident of New Orleans, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her companion, George Curtis of New Orleans; one sister, Geneva Hogan Toussaint of Raceland; and three brothers, Cleveland Hogan II and Alvin Hogan of Houston and Thomas Hogan of Raceland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Davis; her parents, Cleveland and Flavia Hogan; two brothers, Eugene and Edward Hogan; five sisters, Edna Chisley, Dorothy Gale, Aretha Charles, Mary Morris and Martha Tucker; and her grandparents, Thomas and Mary Smith. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist C hurch of New Orleans and served on the Usher Board. ========================== September 15. 2006 11:50AM Nita Pettigrew ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Nita Jackson Pettigrew, 89, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Nita Grace Pettigrew, formerly married to Steve Bunnell, Kathleen Pettigrew Womack, formerly married to Brent Womack and Gretchen Pettigrew Murray and husband, Charles Michael Murray; two sons, Ashby W. Pettigrew III and wife, Myra Nichols, and Judge John T. Pettigrew and wife, Linda Senac; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Ashby W. Pettigrew Jr.; her parents, John Campbell Jackson and Laura Pregeant Jackson; one grandson, Michael Thomas Murray; her siblings, Myrtle Marie Jackson and husband, Samuel L. Ayo, Stella Catherine Jackson and husband, Lawrence Jefferson Bueche, Helen Alice Jackson and husband, Rheuben Elster; Earl Henry Jackson and wife, Lena Granger, Randolph Whitney Jackson and wife, Mathilde Babin, Carl Joseph Jackson and wife, Angele Gary and Laura Marie Jackson and husband, Adney J. Hutchinson. She was a retired legal secretary, a notary public and homemaker. She was a community activist in Terrebonne Parish and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Parents and Friends of Peltier Lawless Development Center, 690 E. First St., Thibodaux, LA 70301 Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 15. 2006 11:49AM Aubrey and Briana Picou Aubrey Grace and Briana Elizabeth Picou, twin infants, a native of Cincinnati and resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2006. Services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Ann Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. They are survived by their parents, Ryan Andrew Picou and Catherine Clare Prosperie Picou of Baton Rouge; their grandparents, Peggy and Nicholas "Nick" Prosperie of Houma and Vickie and Bryce Picou of Bourg; and their great- grandparents, Werlien Prosperie Sr. and Beverly Dempsey, both of Houma and Elsie Eschete Picou of Bourg. They were preceded in death by their great-grandparents, Carbet Picou, Oscar Sander, Alberta Howard Sander, Ivy Usie and Loretta Bourg Usie. ========================== September 15. 2006 11:52AM Theresa Roddy Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Theresa Guilfour Roddy, 90, a native and resident of Schriever, died at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Ray J. Roddy and wife, Joyce, of Schriever; one daughter, Beverly T. Vercher of Schriever; one sister, Mary Bonvillain of Houma; eight grandchildren, Beady A. Roddy III, Michael J. Roddy, Rodney J. Roddy; Johnny R. Roddy, Joseph D. Vercher, Wanda K. Vercher, Shawn Roddy and Troy Roddy; 24 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Beady A. Roddy Sr.; her parents, Gus Guilfour and Daisy Stevens Guilfour; one son, Beady A. Roddy Jr.; one grandson, Brad A. Vercher; two brothers, Stanley Guilfour and Cleveland Guilfour; and one sister, Margaret Boudreaux. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =============================================================================== September 16. 2006 1:46AM Bill Hall Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Bill "BT" Hall, 63, a native of Greenwood, Miss., and resident of Houma, died at 10:57 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Samart Funeral Home and from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Williams and Lord Funeral Home in Greenwood. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Oddfellows East Cemetery in Greenwood. He is survived by five sons, Bart and wife, Julie, Steven and wife, Gail, Travis, Shane and wife, Nicole, and Joshua Hall; one daughter, Shelby Hall; six brothers, Ray, John, Joe, Jerry, Mike and Bruce; four sisters, Mildred, Genieva, Linda and Susan; and nine grandchildren, Derek, Paden James, Trisha, Dylan, Scott, Tyler, Jared, Jordan and Jake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Jessie Skelton Hall. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 16. 2006 1:46AM Adam Robichaux Adam Joseph Robichaux, 63, a native of Happy Jack, a former resident of Houma and resident of Springfield, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Freedom Church in Livingston. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne P. Robichaux; one son, Stephon Robichaux; four daughters, Monica R. LeBoeuf, Tina S. Duplantis, Angela Smith and Janie R. McKinney; one brother, William Robichaux; one sister, Beulah Robichaux; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Diana T. Robichaux; his parents, Wickliss and Regina G. Robichaux; one brother, Bruce Robichaux; and two sisters, Eula R. Benoit and Josephine R. O'Con. He was a retired welder/pipefitter and was a U.S. Army veteran. Start or join a forum on this topic. ========================== September 16. 2006 1:46AM Nancy Surles Nancy Galliano Surles, 74, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Howard Surles Sr.; three sons, Barry Limbocker, Howard Jr. and Todd Surles; three daughters, Debrah S. Terrebonne, Tammy S. Crochet and Niki S. Hornbostel; one brother, Horace Galliano; six sisters, Sally Armithore, Clairice Gisclair, Angelina Danos, Henrietta Oster, Doris Hagen and Joyce Fullilove; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pierre Sr. and Celama Ledet Galliano; three brothers, Bud, Smiley and Ernest Galliano; and one sister, Rena Galliano. She was a homemaker and was Catholic. =============================================================================== September 18. 2006 12:18PM Jeanne Becnel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jeanne Irene Becnel, 87, a native and lifelong resident of Vacherie, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph B. Becnel; three sons, Francis, Robert and Rene Becnel; one daughter, Molly B. Levet; one sister, Genevieve "Genny" Abadie; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Elucia Stein Bencel; eight brothers, Olan, Curtis "Frere," Glenn, Roland, Mark, Michel, Remie and Johnny Becnel; and one grandson. ========================== September 18. 2006 12:30PM Leo B etemps Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leo "Lee" Betemps, 58, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Gibson, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his father, Henry Betemps; his companion, Cheryl Adair; two sons, Bryan Betemps and wife, Tanya, and Lee Betemps and wife, Patrice; two brothers, Henry Betemps Jr. and Robert Betemps; and two grandchildren, Bryan Betemps Jr. and Lee Betemps Jr. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Tabor Betemps; one brother, Christopher Betemps; and one grandson, Bradley Betemps. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 18. 2006 12:32PM Robert Clowder Robert Lee Clowder Sr., 60, a native of Mobile, Ala. and resident of Dulac, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. There will be no visitation. Memorial service was held Friday. He is survived by his mother, Lena Belle Clowder; two sons, Robert L. Clowder Jr. and David Clowder of Houma; two daughters, Angela Desselle and Lena Clowder of Houma; two brothers, Wayne Clowder and Ray Clowder of Mobile; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eliza Linda Lyons Clowder; and his father, Lee Daniel Clowder. He was a shrimper. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 18. 2006 12:14PM Eugene Dudek Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Eugene "Gene" McCarthy Dudek Sr., 86, a native of Waco, Texas, and resident of Houma since 1939, entered into eternal rest at 5:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Julia Kappel Dudek of Houma; two sons, Eugene Dudek Jr. and wife, Caroline, and John Charles Dudek and wife, Tina, of Houma; three daughters, Linda Nicholas and husband, Hubert, of Gonzales, Nancy Robicheaux and husband, Aaron, of Houma and Marcie Lea Melancon and husband, Steve, of New Iberia; one daughter-in-law, Sandra Usey Dudek of Houma; 17 grandchildren, Danna Caillouet, Eugene Dudek III, Charles Dudek, James Dudek, Tracey Dudek, Katherine Nicholas, Theresa Nicholas, Rick Wiley, Julie W. Steigner, Carey Wiley, Casey Wiley, Mark Melancon, Rebecca M. Cavagnaro, Melanie Melancon, Matthew Melancon, Mike Dudek and Kayla Dudek; and 13 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Dudek and Joseph Snider Dudek; one son, Paul Victor Dudek; two brothers, Fred B. Dudek and Raymond Dudek; and one sister, Rosalie Dudek. He was employed by Texaco Marine Department for 16 years and retired from Cenac Towing Co. after 33 years. He was an usher at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, a honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus and a veteran of World War II serving in the Air Force. He was the true patriarch of the family, loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who loved him. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 18. 2006 12:13PM Aresanna Hodovsky Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Arseanna Duet Hodovsky, 44, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Bourg, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Herb Hodovsky; her parents, George P. and Edna Cheramie Duet; three sons, Daryl Richoux Jr. and wife, Stephanie, and Darick and Drake Richoux; three daughters, Amber and Ashley Eymard and Alana Hodovsky; three brothers, Archy, Simon and Ronnie Duet; five sisters, Joyce Labiche, Cathy Orgeron, Sheby Neil, Jeannie Cheramie and Georgina Bourg; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Daryl Richoux Sr.; her second husband, Glenn Eymard Sr.; and one sister, Alice Hodge. ========================== September 18. 2006 12:16PM Henry Smith Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Henry Smith Sr., 85, a native and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. Wake and funeral service will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Dismissal service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Olevia Smith of Raceland; two daughters, Eunice Gray of Raceland and Julia White of Boutte; three sons, Henry Smith Jr. of Lockport, Kerry Smith Sr. and Kevin Smith of Raceland; five sisters, Geneva Smith and Rebecca Robinson of Thibodaux, Clara Robinson, Ella B. Gray and Verna Mae Reado of Raceland; three brothers, James Smith, Earl Smith and Joseph Smith, all of Raceland; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Bertha Smith; one brother, Alvin Smith; and his grandparents, John and Rhode Smith. He was a member of Third Zion Baptist Church and served on the Deacon Board. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. ========================== September 18. 2006 12:09PM Annie Waguespack Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Annie Brocato Waguespack, 83, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by one son, Dr. Lamar E. Waguespack Jr.; one daughter, Anne W. Parker; one sister, Mary B. Bruno; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar E. Waguespack Sr.; her parents, Vincent and Anna Bananto Brocato; three brothers, Chita, Joseph and Phillip Brocato; and two sisters, Philomene Brocato and Rose B. Martin. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. =============================================================================== September 19. 2006 12:00AM Alma Cavalier Alma Ann Hebert Cavalier, 89, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Belle Alliance, died at 9:06 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jules Catholic Church in Belle Rose, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Betty C. Domangue and husband, Aaron, of Houma, and Thelma C. Acosta of Donaldsonville; one son, Autry Cavalier and wife, Helen, of Philadelphia; two sisters, Doris Allemand and Dorothy Hebert of Thibodaux; one brother, Paul Hebert of Gray; 17 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Cavalier; her parents, Paul and Avelie Hebert; one sister, Emily Prejean; four brothers, Norman, Herman, Uhry and Ralph Hebert; one grandchild, Luis Acosta; one great-grandchild, Amanda Acosta; and one son-in-law, Joseph Acosta. She wa s a retired homemaker and dietician. ========================== September 19. 2006 12:00AM Richard Steele Richard "Corky" Steele, 68, a native of Mississippi and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at First Baptist Church in Gray. Services will be at noon Thursday at the church. He is survived by his wife, Dale Rogers Steele; two sons, Curtis and Perry Steele; two daughters, Holly and Charae Steele; one brother, Gregory Steele; two sisters, Patricia S. Songy and Gwen S. Banks; six grandchildren, Brandon Steele, Clarence Jones Jr., Harlin Jones and Jakolby Jones, all of Terrebonne Parish, Richard "Lil Corky" Steele and Thomas Harris of Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Steele and Mildred McElroy Duplantis; and one daughter, Rhonda Steele. He was a U.S. Army paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 19. 2006 12:00AM Howard Verrett Howard "T-Shorty" Verrett, 56, a native of Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2006. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by four daughters, Delilah Verrett and companion, Isaac Neal Jr., Naomi Harrell and husband, Todd, Hannah Boudreaux and husband, Johnny, and Miriam Bourg and husband, David Sr.; four brothers; three adopted daughters, Mandy Liner, Sandy Bagley and Anne Naquin; four sisters; and nine grandchildren, Gabrielle, Isabella, Madison, Miah, Maddix, Tobias, Alizabeth, Keyaira and T- Dave. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Verrett and Marie P. Foreman; and one brother. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 19. 2006 12:00AM Austin White Jr. Austin J. White Jr., 48, a native of Pascagoula, Miss., and resident of Wauchula, Fla., died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006. No services are scheduled at this time. He is survived by one son, Kirby Allen White and fiancee', Lisa Yanes of North Port, Fla.; three sisters, Teresa Freedman of Fayetteville, N.C., Libby Votava and husband, Jerry, of Live Oak, Fla., and Cyndi Wilson and husband, Scott, of Houma; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Carolyn White. He was a float plant operator with Mosaic. =============================================================================== September 20. 2006 12:57PM Mary Dressel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Alice Guidry Dressel, 69, a native of Chackbay and resident of Labadieville, died at 4:58 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. Another service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Kingdom Hall on La. 3185 in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Antoine Dressel; her mother, Inez P. Guidry; two sons, Ronald LeRay Jr. and Clyde Richard Jr.; three daughters, Barbara L. Becnel, Polly L. Bernard and Maxine L. Pierce; two brothers, Earl Guidry and Sterling Guidry; nine grandchildren, Tiffany B. Guillot, Mason Pierce, Derek LeRay, Valerie LeRay, Adrian A. LeRay, Cylie Richard, Jayden Richard, Brice Bernard and Austin Bernard; and one great-grandchild, Jaice M. Guillot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Richard Sr.; her father, Lawless C. Guidry; and one grandson, Jamin F. Becnel. She was a homemaker, loved spending time with her grandchildren, loved reading scripture in the bible, planting roses, listening to Cajun music and bird watching. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 20. 2006 12:54PM Sherry Fisher Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sherry Ann Porche Fisher, 59, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Max E. Fisher Sr. of Houma; two sons, Warren Sampay Jr. and companion, Jamie Gravois, and Robert Sampay and wife, Kim; four daughters, Ruby Leonard and husband, Spencer, June LaCoste and husband, David, Nancy LeBouef and husband, Sheldon, and Vickie Domangue and husband, LeRoy; two stepsons, Max E. Fisher Jr. and wife, Elizabeth, and Gerald Fisher; three brothers, Lindsey Porche, Roy Porche and Sonny Porche; four sisters, Faye Bourg, March Bellon, Wanda Sue Derouen and Iana McElroy; 19 grandchildren, David Sr. and Lisa Sampay, Chip Authement, Angie, Chad and Abigail Sampay, Bobby Sampay, Tasha and Chris Ward, Elgin Jr. and Aaron Parfait, Sheldon and Patrice LeBouef, Shawn, Kandace and Raelyn Sampay, Shawna Smith, Nicole Carlin and Alexis Bergeron; five step-grandchildren, Meghan Fisher, Billy Fisher, Ray Matherne, Paige Carlin and Raven Carlin; five great-grandchildren, David Jr. and Paetyon Sampay, Brianna Parfait, Cain and Caiden Taylor; and one step-great-grandchild, Dylan Billiot. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Warren Sampay Sr.; her parents, Liley Porche and Inez Boudoin Porche; one son, Brian Sampay; two grandchildren, Kevin and Felicity Sampay; one brother, Ronald Porche; two sisters, Ramona Porche and Ruth Samanie; and her grandparents, Albert and Nettie Bergeron Porche, Ernest and Julia Sapia Boudoin. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ========================== September 20. 2006 12:57PM Ashley Kief Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ashley Michelle Kief, 20, a native of Lafourche Parish and resident of Galliano, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Christian Fellowship Church in Larose. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. She is survived by her companion, Cade Gautreaux; her father, Jerrel J. Brunet Jr. and stepmother, Laura Jones; her mother, Kathleen Kief and stepfather, Mark Brunet; her grandparents, Rena Griffin and Lois O. Kief; six brothers, Chance Brunet, Jason Williams, Taylor-James, Nicholas Kief and Christopher and Brandon Brunet; and two sisters, Amber Kief and Amanda Mariorty. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Clerville Kief Jr.; her great- grandparents, Melza Ansolmi, Eleverine Kief and Clerville Kief Sr.; her great- great-grandmother, Lillian Callais; one uncle, Raymond Kief; and one cousin, Holly Elizabeth Kief. She was a security guard for Southern Guard and was in the ROTC and Rifle Team at South Lafourche High School. She loved watching movies and being with family. ========================== September 20. 2006 12:58PM Gwendolyn Parrish Gwendolyn Loarine Parrish, 82, a native of Peerless, Texas, and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger, Texas. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger. She is survived by two sons, Leslie E. Parrish and wife, Linda, of Bridgeport, Texas, and Ronnie D. Parrish and wife, Annette, of Odessa, Texas; one daughter, Rebecca Dawn Parrish Poiencot and husband, Joseph, of Abbieville; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildre n; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.L. "Jelly" Parrish; and one daughter-in-law, Charlotte Williams Parrish. ========================== September 20. 2006 12:56PM Odette Pitre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Eusgenweb/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2006/f0609.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Odette Josephine Lefort Pitre, 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chauvin, died at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Monica P. Babbitt and husband, Richard, of Chauvin; one brother, Paul Blaise Lefort of Jennings; and one sister, Velma L. Ellender of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Aaron Pitre; her parents, Alexis Lefort and Armonica Collins Lefort; four sons, Aaron Joseph Pitre, Wade Patrick Pitre, Glenn Michael Pitre and Christopher Pitre; one grandson, Nazareth Paul Singletary; one brother, Alexis Joseph Lefort; and three sisters, Azora L. Martin, Modest L. Richard and Della L. Clark. She was a retired manager with New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ===============================================================================