Obituaries for MAY 2007; Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 3: 21 May through 31 May Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Houma Courier Last modified: 2 Jun 2007 ********************************************** 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. ======================================================================= May 21. 2007 12:01PM Roy Boudreaux Jr. PICTURE ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy P. Boudreaux Jr., 67, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 5:06 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. today at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Madora DeHart Boudreaux; one brother, Michael Boudreaux; four sisters, Charlene Hebert and husband, Terry, Betty Rainwater and husband, Melvin, Dorothy Anderson and husband, Mike, and Rosalie Blanchard and husband, Lloyd; and numerous relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Boudreaux Sr.; and his grandparents, Newell and Harriet Boudreaux and Whine and Catherine DeHart. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 22. 2007 12:19PM Blaike Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Blaike Michael Bergeron, 22, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, May 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Troy Bergeron and Tisha Bergeron Arceneaux; one brother, Blaine Bergeron; two sisters, Brooke Bergeron and Blair Bergeron; his grandparents, Morris and Maryann Benoit, Gary and Catherine Webber and Randolph Bergeron Sr.; his great-grandmother, Hazel Hebert; one nephew, Kayden Rink; and two uncles, Josh Turner and Nathan Turner. You will always be remembered and never forgotten. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 22. 2007 12:57PM Sheila Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Sheila Lorraine Boudreaux, 65, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, May 21, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Larry "Rick" Boudreaux Jr.; one daughter, Rebecca "Becky" Naquin; one brother, Lester "Jimmy" Berthelot Jr.; two sisters, Patricia "Gayle" Percle and Carol "Cookie" Berthelot; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Berthelot and Jean Smith Berthelot. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 22. 2007 12:27PM Luke Brunet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Luke Nicholas Brunet, 29, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christian Faith Fellowship Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Elliott Brunet of Bayou Blue; his parents, Rodney and Jacqueline Brunet DeHart of Theriot; one son, Taylor Brunet of Houma; two sisters, Abby DeHart of Houma and Hannah DeHart of Theriot; his grandmother, Libby Duthu Brunet of Dulac; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Darlene Daigle Elliott of Bayou Blue; and one sister-in-law, Tammy Elliott of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd Brunet, Clevis DeHart Sr. and Celena DeHart. He was formerly a production associate with Samson Industrial. He was a member of Christian Faith Fellowship Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 22. 2007 12:24PM Charles Cunningham Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Joseph Cunningham, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:58 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Felicia Bourque Cunningham of Houma; his mother, Lucille Marie Darcey Cunningham of Houma; one son, Craig Cunningham of Houma; two daughters, Maureen Percle of Thibodaux and Vicki C. Bradfield of Beaumont, Texas; three stepsons, Robin Perez of New Iberia, John Nowell of Houma and Mike Nowell of Delray Beach, Fla.; three stepdaughters, Sabrina Duhon of Delcambre, Debbie Meyer of New Iberia and Kathy Darone of Lafayette; one brother, Ronald Cunningham of Houma; one sister, Carol C. Leach of Pearl River; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one step-granddaughter, Alicia Chancey of Massachusetts; 24 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; and his aunt and godmother, Beatrice Babin of Houma. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Guidry Cunningham; and his father, Torres Joseph Cunningham. He was president/owner of Gulf Oilfield Service Co. and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 22. 2007 12:37PM Rachael Haydel Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rachael Bergeron Haydel, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at noon Sunday, May 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Luby Freeman III, Larry Freeman Sr. and Bruce Haydel; one daughter, Carrie Hebert and husband, Bryant Sr.; three brothers, John, David and Gene Bergeron; five sisters, Ruth Pitre, Ruby Ellender, Patsy Bergeron, Myrtle Bergeron and Judy Durocher; 10 grandchildren, Renee' McDougull, Luby Freeman IV, Joshua Freeman, Travis Freeman, Larry Freeman Jr., Leslie Freeman, Shai Mathison, Chad Hebert, Bryant Hebert Jr. and Amanda Hebert; nine great-grandchildren, Logan McDougull, Faith Freeman, Kaydence Freeman, Kade Freeman, Jolee' Hebert, Jace Hebert, Michael Trahan, Zack Mathison and Emily Mathison; and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Haydel; her parents, John and Mary Bourg Bergeron; five brothers, Perry, Roland, Sidney, Carroll and Henry Bergeron; and three sisters, Melba Bergeron, Celina Carlos and Susanne Bergeron. She was an artist and painted for Ducks Unlimited. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 22. 2007 12:56PM Kip Pellegrin Picture ========== A photo is availa ble for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Kip M. Pellegrin, 44, a native of Houma and resident of Port Neches, Texas, died Wednesday, May 9, 2007. A memorial service will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Church in Bayou Blue. He is survived by his wife, Vanessa; two daughters, Shelby and Megan; four sons, Phillip, Chase, Trae and Scotty; his mother, Jane Pellegrin; one sister, Patty Bourg; and two brothers, Ralph and Rodney Pellegrin. He was preceded in death by his father, John M. Pellegrin. Broussard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 22. 2007 12:55PM Frank Roccaforte Frank J. Roccaforte, 75, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007. Services will be held at a later date in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Hulseberg Roccaforte. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael A. and Esther Kaul Roccaforte; and one son, Michael Roccaforte. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 22. 2007 12:43PM Elmira Taylor Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Elmira Durocher Taylor, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, William "Bill" Alton Taylor Jr. and Terry Charles Taylor Sr.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Alton Taylor Sr.; her parents, Sylvestor and Leoncia Clement Durocher; six brothers, Nolan, Wilson, Clement, Glenn, Norman and Allen Durocher; and two sisters, Florence Mars and Dorothy Tillet. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 23. 2007 1:52PM Roy Boudreaux Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roy P. Boudreaux Jr., 62, a native of Theriot and resident of Houma, died at 5:06 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Madora DeHart Boudreaux; one brother, Michael Boudreaux; four sisters, Charlene Hebert and husband, Terry, Betty Rainwater and husband, Melvin, Dorothy Anderson and husband, Mike, and Rosalie Blanchard and husband, Lloyd; and numerous relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Boudreaux Sr.; and his grandparents, Newell and Harriet Boudreaux and Whine and Catherine DeHart. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 23. 2007 1:53PM Algeron Brown Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Algeron "Al" Brown, 24, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Cresent Farm Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, VaShondra Muse; his parents, JoAnn P. Brown, Dana Brown and Oliver Maize; one son, Jaylon Brown; two brothers, Jasmine Hawkins and Conan Brown; and two sisters, Jada Smith and Jessica Thomas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Royal Brown Sr., Clarence Poindexter Sr. and Louise Poindexter Johnson. He was a member of Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church. He enjoyed football and track and was employed by Caro's. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 23. 2007 1:54PM Luke Brunet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Luke Nicholas Brunet, 29, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Christian Faith Fellowship Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Elliott Brunet of Bayou Blue; his parents, Rodney and Jacqueline Brunet DeHart of Theriot; one son, Taylor Brunet of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Abby DeHart of Houma and Hannah DeHart of Theriot; his grandmother, Libby Duthu Brunet of Dulac; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Darlene Daigle Elliott of Bayou Blue; and one sister-in-law, Tammy Elliott of Houma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd Brunet, Clevis DeHart Sr. and Celena DeHart. He was formerly a production associate with Samson Industrial. He was a member of Christian Faith Fellowship Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 23. 2007 1:56PM Jerry Caudill Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Jerry Joseph "Pop Pop" Caudill, 70, a native of Tazewell, Va., and resident of Houma, died at 10:42 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2007. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Falgout Funeral Home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Bridget Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Timothy Wayne Caudill and Joe Anthony Caudill and wife, Evette; three daughters, Jeri Allemand and husband, Glenn, Mary Beth "Becky" Theriot and Patricia Margaret "Patti" Lirette; one brother, Timothy Milton Caudill and wife, Nancy; two sisters, Sue Carol Gillum and husband, Paul, and Theresa Ann Caudill; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Ann Bourg Caudill; and his parents, Joe Lloyd and Effie Lowell Witt Caudill. He was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 23. 2007 1:57PM Andrew Cuccia Jr. Andrew Emile Cuccia Jr., 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. He is survived by two sons, Robert P. Cuccia and wife, Candace, of Houma and Andrew D. Cuccia and wife, Cindy, of Norman, Okla.; and four grandchildren, Katherine E. Cuccia, Andrea G. Cuccia of Houma, Annemarie C. Cuccia of Norman and Jeremy P. Prosperie of Pearl River. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Piegts Cuccia; his parents, Andrew Cuccia and Emily Fernandez Cuccia; and two brothers, Anthony Cuccia and Joseph Cuccia. He was a retired bakery manager with McKenzies Bakeries for more than 25 years. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 24. 2007 10:41AM Patricia Bellanger Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patricia Fontana Bellange r, 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Mathews, died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Robert Bellanger of Mathews; two sons, Vincent Lusco and Kevin Lusco of Houma; two daughters, Angela Lusco Trahan and husband, Timothy, of Houma, and Kelly Lusco Merges and husband, Milan, of Charlotte, N.C.; three brothers, Charles Fontana of Mathews, Steve Fontana of Thibodaux and Peter Fontana of Texas; five sisters, Merian Henry, Rosemary Pizzolatto of Houma, Congetta Burke of Labadieville, Jeannie Ward of Ellisville, Miss., and Kathryn Mizell of Charlotte; and two grandchildren, Troy Lusco and Tyler Lusco of Houma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent Fontana and Congetta Solito Fontana; one son, Clint Lusco; and two sisters, Clara Fontana and Ann Bergeron. She was a retired nurse with Raceland Manor Nursing Home and Evangeline Village Nursing Home. She was a volunteer at Lafourche Parish Food Bank. She loved working in her garden and was a loving and dedicated caregiver to her patients. She was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 24. 2007 10:44AM Andrew Cuccia Jr. Andrew Emile Cuccia Jr., 85, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. He is survived by two sons, Robert P. Cuccia and wife, Candace, of Houma and Andrew D. Cuccia and wife, Cindy, of Norman, Okla.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Piegts Cuccia; his parents, Andrew Cuccia and Emily Fernandez Cuccia; and two brothers, Anthony Cuccia and Joseph Cuccia. He was a retired bakery manager with McKenzies Bakeries for more than 25 years and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 24. 2007 10:47AM Roland Duet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roland J. Duet, 80, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Clauodet Anselmi Duet; three sons, Randy, Wayne and Tony Duet; one daughter, Jerrilyn Hebert; one brother, Traismond "Nego" Duet; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zewebe and Eveline Babin Duet; and one brother, Parison Duet Sr. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 24. 2007 11:02AM Theresa Krill Theresa "Tessie" Fandison Krill, 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Sausalito, Calif., died at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church in Grand Isle. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Bill Krill; one daughter, Kristen Krill; and one brother, James "Jimmy" Bourne and wife, Cheryl. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.L. Bourne and Agnes Rigaud. She attended Grand Isle High School and earned a four-year degree from Louisiana State University. She was one of a kind spirit, always eager to help a friend or neighbor in need. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends in both California and Louisiana. She was a parishioner of Star of the Sea Catholic Church in California. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 25. 2007 11:32AM Melvin Beauty Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Melvin "Knucklehead" Beauty Sr., 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Bayou Dularge, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Edward Beauty and wife, Sandria, Melvin Beauty Jr. and Marvin Beauty and wife, Yvonne; eight daughters, Lianna Coleman and husband, Benjamine, Rosie M. Beauty, Josie M. Beauty, Rebecca Scott, Katherine Beamon, Brenda Parker and husband, Ronald, Elaine Smith and husband, George, and Lorraine Coleman and husband, Stevie; one brother, James Beauty and wife, Irma; five sisters, Emma Harding, Lillian Smith, Merceeds Moses, Bertha M. Holmes and Mildred Henry; 27 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable W. Beauty; his parents, Nixon and Hattie Jenkins Beauty; one daughter, Diane Bolden; one brother, Clarence Beauty; and two sisters, Araminta Harris and Alma Beauty. He was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. He was a retired machine operator. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 11:29AM Patricia Bellanger Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Patricia Fontana Bellanger, 69, a native of New Orleans and resident of Mathews, died at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Robert Bellanger of Mathews; two sons, Vincent Lusco and Kevin Lusco of Houma; two daughters, Angela Lusco Trahan and husband, Timothy, of Houma, and Kelly Lusco Merges and husband, Milan, of Charlotte, N.C.; three brothers, Charles Fontana of Mathews, Steve Fontana of Thibodaux and Peter Fontana of Texas; five sisters, Merian Henry, Rosemary Pizzolatto of Houma, Congetta Burke of Labadieville, Jeannie Ward of Ellisville, Miss., and Kathryn Mizell of Charlotte; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent Fontana and Congetta Solito Fontana; one son, Clint Lusco; and two sisters, Clara Fontana and Ann Bergeron. She was a retired nurse with Raceland Manor Nursing Home and Evangeline Village Nursing Home. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 11:41AM Algeron Brown Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Algeron "Al" Brown, 24, a native and resident of Bayou Blue, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007. Funeral service was Thursday at Greater St. Matthews Baptist Church, with burial in Cresent Farm Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, VaShondra Muse; his parents, JoAnn P. Brown, Dana Brown and Oliver Maize; one son, Jaylon Brown; two brothers, Jasmine Hawkins and Conan Brown; and two sisters, Jada Smith and Jessica Thomas. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Royal Brown Sr., Clarence Poindexter Sr. and Louise Poindexter Johnson, Martha and Freddie Brown Sr. He was a member of Greater St. Matthews Bap tist Church. He enjoyed football and track and was employed by Caro's. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 11:28AM Roland Duet Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Roland J. Duet, 80, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Clauodet Anselmi Duet; three sons, Randy Duet and companion, Danette, Wayne Duet and wife, Penny, and Tony Duet and wife, Anita; one daughter, Jerrilyn Hebert and husband, Earl; one brother, Traismond "Nego" Duet; nine grandchildren, Chad, Ryan and wife, Trisha, Paul, Ian, Gavin, Tate, Alycia Duet, Scott and Kevin Hebert; and three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Benjamin and Krista. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zewebe and Eveline Babin Duet; and one brother, Parison Duet Sr. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 11:38AM John Dupre John Phillip Dupre, 33, died of a heart attack Tuesday, May 1, 2007. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Mobile, Ala. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Walter Bernard Dupre and Brenda Dupre of Mobile; four sisters, Jeanelle Cala of Mobile, Millie Browning of Woodstock, Ga., Michelle Taunton of Katy, Texas, and Deone Spratte of Decatur, Ga.; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Catherine Gibbens Dupre. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the John Phillip Dupre Scholarship at St. Pius X Catholic School, Attn. Lauren Alvarez, 217 S. Sage Ave., Mobile, AL 36606. ======================== May 25. 2007 11:32AM Myra Fontana Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Myra Duplantis Fontana, 46, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, May 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Funeral services will be Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery. Contact the funeral home at 872-9685 for funeral time. She is survived by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Fontana; two sons, Logan David Marcel and Lane Michael Marcel; two stepsons, Anthony and Douglas Fontana; two daughters, Lauren Mary Marcel and Liza Ann Marcel; one stepdaughter, Annette Fontana; three brothers, Iry Duplantis Jr., Gregory Duplantis and Patrick Duplantis; one sister, Sonja Saucier; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Iry and Mary Fitch Duplantis. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 11:36AM Lana Hartman Lana Guidry Hartman, 45, a native of New Orleans and resident of Cut Off, died at 12:23 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Westlawn Cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Tom Crosby; one son, Lee Hartman; one nephew, Kenneth "Kenny" Guidry Jr. and wife, Jennifer; and one brother, Kenneth Guidry and wife, Patty. She was preceded in death by her parents, Davis Jr. and Carrie Meyers Guidry; and her grandmother, Alice Meyers. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 11:18AM Willie Mae Hebert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Willie Mae "Minnie" Bernard Hebert, 88, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by two sons, Charles Thomas Hebert and wife, Patricia Pitre Hebert, and David Bernard Hebert and wife, Rhonda Chiasson Hebert; one daughter, Helen Odette Hebert and husband, Dennis Wood; one brother, Sherman A. Bernard; and two grandchildren, Jake Anthony Hebert and Sadie Elizabeth Hebert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Claude Hebert; her parents, Thomas Joseph Bernard and Helen Orillion Bernard; one brother, Andrew J. Bernard; and seven sisters, Joyce Marie Bernard, Beatrice Andras, Lucille Vinet, Isabell Talbot, Ruth Brown, Ruby Williams and Shirley Bernard Worster Overson. She was a retired Terrebonne Parish teacher and worked at Schriever Elementary School for more than 30 years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Bridget Catholic Church or Hospice of South Louisiana. Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 11:39AM Irma Jones Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Irma Clara Jones, 97, a native and resident of Raceland, died Monday, May 21, 2007. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. She is survived by numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martha Stratton and Ezekiel Jones Sr.; two sisters, Cora Jones and Bessie Mitchell; and three brothers, Henry Jones, Ezekiel Jones Jr. and Howard Jones. She was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 11:37AM Johnell Marshall Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Johnell "Pole" Marshall, 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Thursday, May 17, 2007 at Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Davis Mortuary in Gretna. He is survived by one daughter, Kwanza Keshan Marshall; two grandchildren, Taliyah Monet Herring and Trinity Milan Marshall; six sisters, Audrey Mae Gibson, Dollie Ann Norris and husband, Earmon, Mary Marshall, Linda May and husband, Henry, Sheryl Harris and husband, Melvin, and Cathy Marshall; one brother, Nathaniel Marshall Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Susie Marshall; three brothers, Wesley, Richard and Frank Marshall; and one sister, Shirley Mae Marshall. Davis Mortuary Service in Gretna is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 11:42AM Alfred Stewart Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Alfred Lee "Scuddy" Stewart, 47, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Donner, died Sunday, May 20, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Triumph Baptist Church in Gibson. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his son, Demond L. Williams of LaPlace; one daughter, Charae Steele of Gibson; three sisters, Joyce L.S. Clark of Ama, Mildred Murphy and Irma McGuire, both of Gibson; and one brother, Royal V. Stewart of Gonzales. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enola and Eldred Stewart Sr.; six brothers, Eldred Jr., Gerald, John, Lionell, Walter and Wardell; and two sisters, Clemetine and Car olyn Stewart. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 25. 2007 10:57PM Dennis Dupre Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dennis Joseph Dupre Sr., 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Redmond Dupre of Bayou Blue; one son, Dennis J. Dupre Jr. of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Genevieve Badeaux of Marrero and Alice Kreamer of Houma; one grandson, Craig J. Dupre and wife, Jan; one step- granddaughter, Kerensa Grissom and husband, David; and one step-great- grandchild, Landen Grissom. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave Dupre Sr. and Philomene LeBouef Dupre; one infant daughter, Darlene Dupre; four brothers, Octave Dupre Jr., Alex Dupre, Wallace Dupre and Sylvest Dupre; and two sisters, Maggie Dupre and Cecile Henry. He was a retired log runner for Texaco with 29 years of service. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 10:56PM Dorothy Massey Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dorothy Brunet Massey, 63, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Schriever, died at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1 in Houma. She is survived by her step-mother, Irma Lecompte Brunet; two sons, Autry Boudreaux Jr. and Jay Massey; one daughter, Crystal Massey; two brothers, Larry Brunet and Kenneth Brunet; three sisters, Katherine Smith, Cheryl Ann Barnes and Virginia Brunet; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Brunet and Hazel Lecompte Brunet; her grandparents, Alcide Brunet, Alice Theriot Brunet, Oliver Lecompte and Ida Bonvillain Lecompte; and one brother, Gerald Brunet. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 10:58PM Susan Parfait Susan LeBlue Parfait, 50, a native of Marrero and a resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. She is survived by her husband, Floyd A. Parfait; her mother, Elaine LeBlue; one son, Jason Parfait; two daughters, Shantell Parfait and Shunique Liner; five brothers, Ray LeBlue, Wayne LeBlue, Steve LeBlue, Gerald LeBlue and Jerry LeBlue; two sisters, Linda and Betty; and eight grandchildren, Dylan, Cameron, Jansen, Austin, Lance, Bryce, Amya and Tayhia. She was preceded in death by her father, Nelson LeBlue; and one granddaughter, Skila Falgout. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 25. 2007 10:59PM Rufus Turner Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rufus Turner, 53, a native of California and a resident of Gibson, died Thursday, May 17, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Community Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial in St. James Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Florence M. Turner; one son, Dominic L. Turner of Gibson; one daughter, Sheltanya L. Turner of Killeen, Texas; three brothers, Elmore Turner of Monroe, Arlington Johnson of Gibson and Wilbert Johnson of Compton, Calif.; and two sisters, Ella Mae Horry and Almenia Messer, both of Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Turner Sr. and Edith M. Horry; two brothers, Gregory Turner and Don Turner; one sister, Edith Mae Horry; his grandparents, Pop Turner, Elear Mae Turner, Andrew Matthews and Ella Matthews. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 26. 2007 11:13PM Mary Billiot Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary F. Billiot, 57, a native of Dulac and a resident of Bayou Blue, died Friday, May 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. She is survived by two sons, Chandler Lee Billiot and Jayme "Nicholas" Billiot; one brother, Lee Francis; six sisters, Beulah Francis, Laura Francis, Lucy Holloway, Lena Trahan, Eula Fitch and Lucinda Francis; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Whitney Francis and Perlie Mae Verdin Francis; one son, Jason Billiot; and one brother, Merton Francis. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 26. 2007 11:12PM Lionel Chauvin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lionel "Snow" Chauvin, 82, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Houma, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Verna Stagni Chauvin of Houma; two sons, Lionel "Boo" Chauvin and wife, Pansy, and Paul Chauvin and wife, Jackie, of Houma; four daughters, Stella Chauvin Brown of Houma, Theresa Portier and husband, Chuck, of Lafayette, Anna Beth Trahan and husband, Eveste "Junior," and Sharon Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Rita Boydens of Houma; and 10 grandchildren, Francesca Clement, Trisha Portier, Ryan Chauvin, Christopher Chauvin, Anna MacMorran, Erin Newman, Charles Portier III, Courtney Chauvin, Seth Lionel Bilbo and Candace Chauvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olum Chauvin and Ida Franks Chauvin; one brother, Louis Chauvin; and one sister, Marion Butler. He was a retired production foreman with Texaco for 37 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed fishing, hunting and golf. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 26. 2007 11:16PM Merline Cheramie Merline Cheramie, 41, a native of Leeville and a resident of Galliano, died Thursday, May 24, 2007. Memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christian Family Church in Galliano. She is survived by her companion, David Pigg; one son, Clyde Caughlin; one daughter, Hayley Caughlin; two brothers, Roy and Floyd Cheramie; three sisters, Elaine Adams, Ayleen McCain and Earline Wade; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland and Nelma Terrebonne Cheramie; and one son, Odrick Caughlin Jr. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 26. 2007 11:00PM Dennis Dupre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Dennis Joseph Dupre Sr., 83, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Bayou Blue, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Redmond Dupre of Bayou Blue; one son, Dennis J. Dupre Jr. and wife, Lisa, of Bayou Blue; two sisters, Genevieve Badeaux of Marrero and Alice Kreamer of Houma; one grandson, Craig J. Dupre and wife, Jan; one step-granddaughter, Kerensa Grissom and husband, David; and one step-great-grandchild, Landen Grissom. He was preceded in death by his parents, Octave Dupre Sr. and Philomene LeBouef Dupre; one infant daughter, Darlene Dupre; four brothers, Octave Dupre Jr., Alex Dupre, Wallace Dupre and Sylvest Dupre; and two sisters, Maggie Dupre and Cecile Henry. He was a retired log runner with Texaco after 29 years of service. He was a parishioner of St. Louis Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 26. 2007 11:00PM Drake Dupre Drake Anthony Dupre, two days old, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Byron M. Dupre and Katie D. Pellegrin of Houma; his maternal grandparents, Denise F. Pellegrin of Houma and Randy J. Pellegrin and wife, Pamela, of Houma; his paternal grandparents, Byron M. Bonvillain and Robin A. Bonvillain of Houma; his paternal great-grandmother, Carolyn D. Dupre of Houma; and his maternal great-grandparents, Allen P. and Juanita B. Pellegrin of Houma, Lindsey J. Fontenot and Aline M. Fontenot of Houma; numerous aunts and uncles; and godparents Megan C. Pellegrin and Trey A. Verrett. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Daniel P. Duplantis, Betty Price and O'Neil Bonvillian Sr. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 26. 2007 11:02PM Frances Scott Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frances Marie Scott, 74, a native of Bourg and a resident of Houma, died at 9:04 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, will burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her former husband, Allen Hebert of Houma; one son, Andrew John Hebert of Thibodaux; one daughter, Renate Hebert DeHart and husband, Murphy, of Houma; two sisters, Eula Bascle and Mary Ann Scott Thibodaux of Houma; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Scott and Marie Trosclair Scott; seven brothers, Horace, Norris, Maurice, P.J., Sidney, Whitney and Johnny Scott; and three sisters, Viola Scott Breaux, Orina Bourg and Lorena Guidry. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 26. 2007 11:01PM Eunice St. Pierre Eunice B. St. Pierre, 76, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 4:34 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Edward J. "Brother" St. Pierre Sr.; one son, Edward J. St. Pierre Jr. and wife, Connie; three daughters, Celeste Acosta and husband, Kenneth, Christine St. Pierre and Ann St. Pierre and companion, Stacy Matherne; four brothers, Chester Boudreaux, Carol Boudreaux, Edgar Boudreaux and Edward "Pookie" Boudreaux; and three grandchildren, Brittany Acosta Savoie, Jeremy St. Pierre and Amanda St. Pierre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Numa and Ophelia Ford Boudreaux; and one sister, Hazel B. Simon. She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 26. 2007 11:08PM Catherine Thibodeaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catherine Carlos Thibodaux, 58, a native of Grand Caillou and a resident of Thibodaux, died after a courageous battle with cancer at 3:37 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her former husband, Wayne Joseph Thibodeaux of Bayou Blue; one son, Chad Anthony Thibodeaux and wife, Melissa, of Gray; two daughters, Katrina Lynn Bertinot and husband, Lee, of Houma and Kayla Marie Thibodeaux of Houma; four brothers, Harold Carlos of Houma, Rudolph Carlos and wife, Jeanette, of Grand Caillou, Royal "Frog" Carlos of Houma and Jimmy Carlos and wife, Helen, of Petal, Miss.; one sister, Judie Rutledge and husband, Jim, of Houston; and two grandchildren, Lea Thibodeaux and boyfriend, Jay Robichaux, of Raceland and Chad Joseph Thibodaux of Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Aglia Carlos; four brothers, Ronald, Roland, Peter and Gary Carlos; two sisters, Helen Hebert of Gibson and Gloria Carlos of Grand Caillou. She was one of a kind, always eager to help a friend or a neighbor in need. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was Catholic. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Hospice of Thibodaux or The American Cancer Society. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 26. 2007 11:11PM Earl Thomas Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Earl Thomas, 90, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Gray. He is survived by his companion, Emma Bently; one son, Ernest Thomas Sr.; five daughters, Mildred, Velma, Waymie, Earnestine and Thelma; 16 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Thomas; his parents, Henry Thomas and Mildred Nelson Thomas; one son, Earl J. Thomas; one daughter, Thelma Pate; four brothers, Henry, Edward, Joseph and Raymond Thomas; one sister, Beulah Thomas; and his grandparents, Edward and Harriet Thomas. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 28. 2007 11:11AM Albert Dodge Albert DeWayne Dodge, 39, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Sandy Bellanger; his mother, Melody Rowland; one daughter, Tsunami Dodge; three brothers, Jason, Thomas and Chris Wysuph; and two sisters, Katherine Dodge and Courtney Dodge. He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Dodge; and one son, Typhoon Dodge. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 28. 2007 11:14AM Typhoon Dodge Typhoon Daniel Dodge, seven months, a resident of Cut Off, died Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Visitation will be f rom 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Community Bible Church in Cut Off. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Sandy Bellanger; his grandparents, Gilbert and Mannie Bellanger and Melody Rowland; three brothers, Robbie Lee Jr., Dusty Lee and Gilbert Lee; and one sister, Tsunami Dodge. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert DeWayne Dodge; and his grandfather, Lester Dodge. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 28. 2007 11:24AM Thelma Foret Thelma Roussel Foret, 87, a native of Convent and resident of Lutcher, died at 2:40 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Rose Lynn Funeral Home in Lutcher. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by five daughters, Jacquelyn F. Melancon of Hattiesburg, Miss., Peggy F. Harrington of Houma, Carolyn Stephens and husband, Ralph, of Lutcher, Rebecca Foret of Lutcher and Colette Brignac of Ponchatoula; three sons, Kenneth "Wop" Foret and wife, Brenda, of Lutcher, Richard "Footy" Foret and wife, Bernice, of Baton Rouge and Ellis "Elka" Foret of Houma; three sisters, Pearl Hymel of LaPlace, Beverly Anderson and Carmen Gaudet of New Orleans; and one brother, Wilson Roussel of Baton Rouge; 22 grandchildren; 24-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Buster" Foret III; one son, Thomas "Tommy" Foret IV; her parents, Morgan and Carmen Ayme Roussel; one sister, Sister Mary Germaine, OP (Earline); and three brothers, Earl "Yo", Morgan and Wilhelm Roussel. She was a retired town clerk for the Town of Lutcher and former director of St. James Parish Council on Aging. She was a member of the St. James AARP, St. Anne's Altar Society, Catholic Daughters, VFW Post No. 5852 Ladies Auxiliary and Airline Homemakers Club. Rose Lynn Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 28. 2007 11:18AM Anis Gatos Anis Margaret B. Gatos, 84, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Houma, died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 8:15 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houma. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one son, Lloyd James Gatos and wife, Sylvia; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Columbus and Onezil Thibodeaux Bergeron; three brothers; and five sisters. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 28. 2007 11:25AM Ouida LeBlanc Ouida LeBlanc, 87, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Raymond A. LeBlanc Sr.; two sons, Raymond A. LeBlanc Jr. and Rodney LeBlanc; five daughters, Brenda Christensen, Joyces Terrell, JoAnn Lintzen, Virgie Fabre and Jackie Cavalier; five brothers, Chick, Cadie, Homer, C.J. and Moe St. Germain; two sisters, Louise Baldwin and Al Hernandez; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous step- grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph St. Germain and Enola Rodrigue St. Germain; four brothers, John, Louis, Lynn and Raymond St. Germain; and one sister, Terese Falterman. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 28. 2007 11:26AM Stella LeBlanc Stella Mae Naquin LeBlanc, 84, a native of St. John Community and resident of Thibodaux, died at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Landry's Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Richard LeBlanc, Michael LeBlanc and wife, Sue, and Kenneth LeBlanc; three daughters, Catherine Chauvin and husband, Warren, Shelia LeBlanc and Theresa LeBlanc; and four grandchildren, Jonathan Chauvin, Jessica Chauvin, Blake LeBlanc and Brittany LeBlanc. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcide "T-Frere" LeBlanc Jr.; her parents, Claude Naquin and Stella Mae Morvant Naquin; one brother, James "Peto" Naquin Sr.; and one sister, Ann Adele Naquin Toups. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 28. 2007 11:09AM Catherine Thibodeaux Catherine Carlos Thibodaux, 58, a native of Bayou Blue and a resident of Thibodaux, died after a courageous battle with cancer at 3:37 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Louis Catholic Church. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her companion, Ronnie Chamberlain Sr. of Thibodaux; her former husband, Wayne Joseph Thibodeaux of Bayou Blue; one son, Chad Anthony Thibodeaux and wife, Melissa, of Gray; two daughters, Katrina T. Bertinot and husband, Lee, of Houma and Kayla Marie Thibodeaux of Houma; four brothers, Harold Carlos of Houma, Rudolph Carlos and wife, Jeanette, of Grand Caillou, Royal "Frog" Carlos of Houma and Jimmy Carlos and wife, Helen, of Petal, Miss.; one sister, Judie Rutledge and husband, Jim, of Houston; and two grandchildren, Tera Lea Thibodeaux and boyfriend, Jay Robichaux, of Raceland and Chad Joseph Thibodaux of Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Aglia Carlos; four brothers, Ronald, Roland, Peter and Gary Carlos; two sisters, Helen Hebert of Gibson and Gloria Carlos of Grand Caillou. She was one of a kind, always eager to help a friend or a neighbor in need. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was Catholic. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Hospice of Thibodaux or The American Cancer Society. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 28. 2007 11:06AM Vivian Wiggins Vivian Wiggins, 69, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Labadieville, died at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at William and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by six daughters, Cathy Stafford and husband, Anthony Ray, Virginia and Bessie Wiggins of Napoleonville, Michelle Wiggins of Baton Rouge, Vivian Marie Wiggins of Thibodaux and Pamela Wiggins and husband, Dominique, of Labadieville; three sons, Jerome Wiggins and wife, Alicia, Bradford Wiggins and wife, Tabitha, of Thibodaux and Tyrone Wiggins of Baton Rouge; one brother, Louis Wiggins Sr. and wife, Doris, of Belle Rose; 21 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie and James Wiggins Sr.; one sister, Louise Williams; and seven brothers, Romalice, James Jr., Oscar, Lawrence, Alex, Samuel and Isaac Wiggins. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 29. 2007 11:15AM Bruce Carvin Bruce Micheal "Bret" Carvin, 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Friday, May 25, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Diana Riley and husband, B arry; two brothers, James Carvin Jr. and wife, Betty, and Jesse Carvin and wife, Valerie; one sister, Brenda C. Washington and husband, Edward; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Odile Carvin; and his grandparents, Louise and Jesse Leyhorne, Beamon, Katie Henry and Jim Carvin. He worked for Danos Exxon and was a U. S. Army veteran. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 29. 2007 11:18AM Olive Chatagnier Olive Marie Viator Chatagnier, 83, a native of Coteau and resident of Baton Rouge, died at her home at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by six daughters, Gloria Lundberg of Odessa, Texas, Angela Hart of Jackson, Miss., Carla Rhodes and husband, Harlan, of Houma, Florence Miller and husband, Glenn, of Cruger, Miss., Donna Boudreaux and husband, Steve, of Pearl, Miss., and Jamie Taylor and husband, Steve, of Baton Rouge; two sons, Johnny Chatagnier and wife, Elaine, of Iowa and Dale Chatagnier and wife, Charla, of New Orleans; four sisters, Anita V. Broussard and husband, A.D., of Broussard, Linda V. Giarratino and husband, Joe, Lucy V. Russo and husband, Ernest, and Charlene Guillot, all of New Iberia; one brother, Howard P. Viator and wife, Rita Mae, of Youngsville; 22 grandchildren; and 18 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Chatagnier Sr.; her parents, Ovey Viator and Elmina Blanchard Viator; one son, the Rev. Gene Chatagnier; two sisters, Liz Viator and Clara David; and three brothers, Alexis, Johnny and Tony Viator. She worked at Morgan and Lindsey Five and Dime Department Store in New Iberia. She loved her plants, her pet kitty, Kitty Boo and most of all her family. David Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 29. 2007 11:20AM Littell Molitor Littell Joseph Molitor, 83, a native of Mamou and resident of Westlake, died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, May 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Pellegrin Molitor of Westlake; two daughters, Allison Faverino and husband, Bo, of Spring, Texas, and Pamela M. Curole and husband, Jerry, of Cut Off; one stepson, Karl Pierce of Lafayette; one stepdaughter, Maria Rhodes of DeQuincy; one sister, Lucy Molitor Monroe of Ragley; two grandchildren, Chance Kay and Joshua Hebert; three great- grandchildren, Dylan Kay, Elizabeth Kay and Kayla Banta; and three step- grandchildren, Jacob Rhodes, Nathan Rhodes and Karlee Pierce. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Pellegrin Molitor; his parents, Joseph Molitor and Martha Manuel Molitor; three brothers, Bernard, Ebaus and Delbert Molitor; and two sisters, Bernice Ardoin and Celima Molitor Johnson. He was a retired production foreman with Sun Oil and a U.S. Navy veteran. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 29. 2007 11:20AM Ameless Plaisance Ameless Martin Plaisance, 70, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died Sunday, May 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow. She is survived by her father, Hubert Martin; two daughters, Joyce Plaisance Christen and husband, Billy, and JoAnn Plaisance Naccio and husband, Andrew; two sisters, Thelma Martin Aucoin and Barbara Martin Vizier; five grandchildren, Travis Christen, Jeremy Naccio, Robbie Naccio, Amy Gonzales and Jamie Christen; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antoine J. Plaisance; her mother, Irene Cheramie Martin; one son, Lawrence Plaisance; and one brother, John Martin. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 29. 2007 11:22AM Christine Sparks Christine Thomas Sparks, 79, a resident of Schriever, died Thursday, May 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Schriever Baptist Mission. Religious service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at 10 a.m. Saturday at Judson Cemetery in Cayuga, Texas. She is survived by two sons, Thomas "Tim" Hinton and wife, Karen, and Ivy M. Hinton Jr. and wife, Susan; two daughters, Maxine LaPlume and husband, Leo, and JoAnn Christl and husband, Ken; one brother, Melvin Thomas; one sister, Joretta Simms; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ivy M. Hinton Sr.; her second husband, Wayne Sparks; her parents, Hubert M. and Hattie Thomas; one infant son; and two brothers, W.T. Thomas and Daniel Thomas. She was retired from Marine Systems Inc. as an office manager and bookkeeper. She was a member of Schriever Baptist Mission. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Schriever Baptist Mission. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 29. 2007 11:22AM Grady Treadaway Grady Duane Treadaway, 40, a native of Luling and resident of Denham Springs, died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Luling. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Mennonite Cemetery in Des Allemands. He is survived by one brother, Derek Treadaway and wife, Shannon; and two sisters, Stacy Treadaway and Keri Neese and husband, Paul. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Rory Bailey Treadaway. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 30. 2007 11:50AM Tyron Celestine Tyron Jawan Celestine, infant, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Thursday, May 24, 2007. Graveside services will be at noon Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Rhonda Hayes and Tyrus Celestine; two brothers, Lucas Hayes and David Hayes; and his grandparents, C.W. Celestine, Sandra Williams, Beverly Hayes and Freddie Hayes Jr. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 30. 2007 11:44AM Anjel Loupe Anjel Gabriel Loupe, infant, a native and resident of Kreamer, died at 8:22 a.m. Friday, May 25, 2007. A private service was held. He is survived by his parents, Andy Joseph and Brandy Dempster Loupe; one sister, Kiarah Loupe; his grandparents, Andrew and Trudy Loupe and Darrell Dempster Sr.; and his great-grandparents, Renis Cortez and Aurelian and Jeanne Loupe. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Genevieve Thibodeaux Dempster; and his great-grandparents, Emelian Cortez, Z.Z. and Odette Dempster and Dave and Beatrice Thibodeaux. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 30. 2007 11:53AM Emma Stansbury Emma Stansbury, 74, a native of Garden City and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at New Providence Baptist Church. Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Michael Stansbury Sr. of Thibodaux; one daughter, Lois M. Stansbury of Franklin; two brothers, Anthony Joshua and Lionel Joshua, both of Houston; five sisters, Gladys Perro, Shirley Shephers and Alma Jacko, all of Charenton, Irma Westley of New Orleans and Myrtle Randel of Houston; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband . Otis Mortuary Inc. is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 30. 2007 11:51AM Myrtle Tucker Myrtle M. Tucker, 96, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, died Saturday, May 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. John Episcopal Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Louise Thibodaux Tucker. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made to the S.P.C.A. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= May 31. 2007 11:41AM Catherine Adam ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catherine Ann Christen Adam, 78, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Houma, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Delwen Adam and wife, Cynthia, of Cut Off, Steve Adam and wife, Holly, of California and D.J. Adam and wife, Cindy, of Houma; three daughters, Darla Gautier and husband, Lawrence, of Dulac, Lyla Buquet and husband, Earl, of Bayou Blue and Angie Landry and fiancé, Leonard Swiderski, of Bayou Black; three sisters, Lillian Bergeron, Clara Martin and Nora Bourgeois; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delton Adam; her parents, Alfred Christen and Mary Touchard Christen; three brothers, Lester, Sullivan and Clyde Christen; and one sister, Shirley Knupple. She was a homemaker. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 31. 2007 11:43AM Jacob Bledsoe Jacob Martin Bledsoe, 34, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, May 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. He is survived by one brother, Eric Penniman; and one sister, Christina B. Trosclair. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lisa Anderson Bledsoe. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 31. 2007 11:42AM Edward Chauvin Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "E.J." Joseph Chauvin Jr., 73, a native and resident of Bourg, died at 5:16 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by three daughters, Vickie Chauvin of Bourg, Lisa M. Chauvin of Coconut Creek, Fla., and Andree' Chauvin Souders of Longmont, Colo.; and two sisters, Nettie Chauvin Button of Bourg and Betty Chauvin Bramblett of Manchester, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lena Boquet Chauvin; and one brother, Anthony Chauvin. He graduated from Terrebonne High School in 1952 and attended Tulane University on a football scholarship. Prior to entering the business world, he worked for the Abel Corporation and Sunbeam Bakery, and was a co-owner of Moosa and Professional Printing of Houma for more than 15 years. He served as a real- estate appraiser for the tax assessor's office then served as chief deputy clerk of court in Nashville, Tenn., for more than 20 years. He returned to Bourg in 1999 where he was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church and an active member and past president of the Bourg Lion's Club. He enjoyed the culinary arts and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He will be sadly missed by his family and the many other people whose lives he touched during his life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 31. 2007 11:42AM Theresa Cheramie Theresa G. Cheramie, 93, a native of Larose and resident of Cut Off, died at 1:48 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2007. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She is survived by one son, Teddy Cheramie; three daughters, Annette Leloup, Carolyn LaPlante and Patricia Huth; one sister, Edith Cheramie; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew A. Cheramie; her parents, Emile and Eugenie Bourgeois Galjour; one son, Russell A. Cheramie; one daughter, Betsy Ayo; one brother, Harold Galjour; and one sister, Inez Gaspard. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 31. 2007 11:44AM Hilda Hurst Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Hilda Domangue Hurst, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, O.J. Hurst Sr. of Houma; three sons, Jimmy Hurst and wife, Debra, Herman Chad Hurst and wife, Sandra, and Jody Hurst and wife, Lisa, all of Houma; one daughter, Holly Hurst Caballero and husband, Daniel, of Houma; one sister, Gardlene Domangue Sharp of Lafayette; 11 grandchildren, Kelly Caballero Duplantis, Cullen Caballero, Jill Nicole Hurst, Christy Hurst, Chad Linton Hurst, Destin Michael Hurst, Ryan Thomas Hurst, Megan Amanda Hurst, Katelyn Marie Hurst, Gabrielle Kimbal and Danielle Kimbal; and two great-grandchildren, Alysse Taylor Duplantis and Sage Elizabeth Hurst. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Domangue and Henrietta Bergeron Domangue; and three brothers, Herman "T-Man" Domangue, Nolan Domangue and Chester Domangue. She was a retired beautician and a member of First Baptist Church of Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 31. 2007 11:40AM Velma Landry Velma Chiasson Landry, 72, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Sheila Landry and husband, Michael, and Sabrena Gaudet and husband, Patrick; one brother, Whitney Chiasson; two sisters, Ruth Robinson and Thelma Folse; four grandchildren, Micki LeBlanc and husband, Jason, Staff Sgt. Benjamin Landry and wife, Lisa, Ryan Benoit and wife, Allison, and Jessica Chiasson and husband, Blake; and seven-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Chiasson and Louise Clement Chiasson; one son, Joseph Landry; and two sisters, Lena Rodrigue and Peggy Rodrigue. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 31. 2007 11:45AM Ellis Ledet Sr. Ellis J. Ledet Sr., 98, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 9 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 five sons, Monsignor Donald Ledet, Carroll Ledet and wife, Joan, Lee Ledet, Gary Ledet and wife, Nell, and Ellis Ledet Jr. and wife, Cathy; three daughters, Anita L. Brown, Beverly L. Gaubert and husband, David, and Mary Ann L. Shields; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elma Robichaux Ledet; his parents, Albert Ledet and Lucille Babin Ledet; seven brothers, Claude, Rene, Vital "Pete," Johnny, Lionel, Milfred "M.O." and Emile; two sisters, Elizabeth L. Portier and Lucy L. Gros; and one infant daughter, Lois Ann. In lieu of flowers, memorial Masses are preferred, or memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice or St. Joseph or St. Genevieve Catholic schools. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 31. 2007 11:39AM Michael Martin Michael R. Martin, 25, a native of Raceland and resident of Larose, died Saturday, May 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious service will be at noon Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Ashley Alexander; his parents, Tammy Johns Trosclair and Ferrell Martin Sr.; one son, Michael William Martin; one daughter, Tristen Boudreaux; his grandparents, Frank and Mary Naquin; six brothers, Ferrell Martin Jr., Roddy Martin, Eddie Trosclair, Cody Trosclair, Brett Trosclair and Carl LeBlanc; and two sisters, Mary LeBlanc and Lucy Martin. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Roddy Trosclair; his grandparents, Ira and Rosalee Trahan Martin and John B. Johns; one uncle, Lonnie Richard Johns; and his best friend, William Bouffanie. He worked for La. Shrimp Packing Co., was an avid fisherman and enjoyed playing the guitar and watching football. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 31. 2007 11:36AM Yvonne Smith Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Yvonne Lucille Knuden Smith, 77, a native of Cooper, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2007. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to funeral time Saturday at Coteau Baptist Church. Memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Stanley Smith of Houma; her mother, Melva Larkin Knudsen of Mesquite, Texas; three sons, Charles "Butch" Smith and wife, Patricia, of Houma, Stephen Smith of Gray and Tommy Smith and wife, Laura, of Katy, Texas; two daughters, Mickey Lusco and husband, Charlie, of Houma and Cheri Blanchard and husband, James, of Houma; three brothers, Gerald, Max and Roger Knudsen, all of Texas; one sister, Billie Foster of Texas; 11 grandchildren, Christopher, Andrew, Heather and Douglas Smith, Lori Ahlf, Curt and Jacob Lusco, Erin LeBlanc, Jonah, Sara and Sadie Blanchard; and five great- grandchildren, Bailey and Kara Smith, Jenna and Caleb LeBlanc, Drake Smith and No. 6 on the way. She was preceded in death by her father, C.W. "Bill" Knudsen; one great- granddaughter, Shelby Ahlf; one brother, James Knudsen; and one sister, Sally Richardson. Yvonne was the oldest of seven children. As her children were growing up, she was active as a Girl Scout and Brownie leader. She owned several of her own businesses throughout the years and was active in the Republican Women's Club. She loved to travel and loved art literature and gospel music. She was an avid reader. Her favorite TV personality was Joyce Meyer. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 31. 2007 11:35AM Ronald Toups Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ronald Joseph Toups, 67, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2007. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Elder Toups; two daughters, Tammy Toups Chiasson and Lauren Toups and fiancé, Ross Robichaux; two brothers, Henry Toups and wife, Toni, and Roland Toups and wife, Rita; one sister, Anna Helen Falgout; and one grandchild, Alora Robichaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Benoit Toups and Anna Tourelle Toups; two brothers, Charles and Whitney Toups; and one sister, Cecile Toups Detillier. He was retired from Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 60 as a pipefitter. He was a member of Lafourche Lodge No. 427 as a master mason and was an avid hunter and fisherman and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. He was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 185 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360 or to the American Cancer Society. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== May 31. 2007 11:34AM Daniel Turner Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://www.rootsweb.com/%7eusgenweb/la/terrebonne/obits/2007/t0705.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Daniel Roland Turner, 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Terrebonne Parish, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2007. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at New Mount Zion Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Martha Taylor Turner of Houma; one son, Aaron J. Turner of Houma; one daughter, Karen T. Wolfe and husband, Malcolm, of Houma; four brothers, Anthony Turner and wife, Geneva, Julian Turner, Kenneth Davis and wife, Phoebe, and John Davis; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Alonzo E.S. Turner and Helen Andrews Turner; one sister, Glenda Turner Thomas; and his grandparents, Sam and Celina Larkin Turner, and Joe and Eliza Andrews. He was retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and state Department of Transportation and Development. He was administrative assistant of the United Theological Seminary. He was assistant pastor of New Mount Zion Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================