Obituaries for JUNE 2008; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La. Section 1: 1 June through 10 June Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Last modified: 1 July 2008 Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. PLEASE NOTE: As of 1 August 2007 obituaries for the Comet and Courier Newspapers are Identical ======================================================================= Published: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Rena Allen Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Rena Kay Allen, 22, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Schriever, died Monday, May 26, 2008. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Beacon Light Baptist Church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by three aunts, Patricia Woods, Viola Adams of Schriever and Bessie M. Ross of Gray; and two uncles, Roland Miles Jr. and Charles D. Miles of Gray. She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Miles; her grandparents, Roland Miles Sr. and Leona Miles; and one aunt Mary Miles Barrow She was a certified nursing attendant with Audubon Guest House. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Ricky Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ricky John Bergeron, 46, a native of Houma and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:32 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Myra Fremin Bergeron of Thibodaux; his parents, Reuben Bergeron Jr. and Carolyn Fremin Bergeron of Houma; two daughters, Kristi Bergeron Domangue and husband, Zebulun Abel Domangue, and Meagan Elizabeth Bergeron of Thibodaux; one brother, Rodney Bergeron and wife, Michelle, of Houma; one sister, Paula Fremin of Houma; and one grandchild, Carly Domangue. He was an assistant manager with Delta World Tire and a member of Woodmen of the World. He was a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Harry Bonvillian Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Harry Lonzo Bonvillian Sr., 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Grand Caillou, died Monday, May 26, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, Harry L. Bonvillian Jr. and wife, Charmaine, of Houma, Gregory G. Bonvillian and wife, Dr. Jocelyn Freeman-Bonvillian, of Baton Rouge, and Corey C. Bonvillian and wife, Tasha, of New Iberia; three daughters, Angela L. Lawson and husband, Wayne, of Baton Rouge, Sherita L. Bonvillian of Grand Caillou, and Andrea B. Lawson and husband, Edward, of Houma; his mother- in-law, Victoria Matthews-Brown; three brothers, Willie Bonvillian Jr. and wife, Josephine, of Grand Caillou, James Bonvillian Sr. and wife, Joyce, of Houma, and Paul J. Bonvillian of Houma; and four sisters, Dorothy Mae Stevenson and husband, Kelmer, of Houma, Emma Bonvillian of Gray, Mary B. Nixon of Houma and Delores B. Johnson and husband, Nilo, of Grand Caillou; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Brown-Bonvillian; one daughter, Tammy B. Carvin; his parents, Willie Bonvillian Sr. and Emma "Susie" Bonvillian; two brothers, Albert and Earl Bonvillian; four sisters, Joyce B. LeBoeuf, Ora Mae B. Norman, Leola B. Torrey and Florence B. Williams; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church of Grand Caillou and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired truck driver. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Joseph Callahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph "J.C." Clarence Callahan, 81, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery. He is survived by his very devoted and deeply loved wife of 60 years, Louise Quick Callahan of Houma; his four daughters and their husbands, all of whom adored him, Christine Hebert and husband, Richard, Darnell Burkett and husband, Billy, Joretta Landry and husband, Ron, and Janna Positerry and husband, Kerrel, of Houma; 16 grandchildren, Ricky Hebert and wife, Tara, Nicole Pierce and husband, Kip, Holly Griffin and husband, Miles, Richelle Bergeron and husband, Jason, Raequel Hebert and friend, Lee Rembert, Jerome "Pepe" Chauvin Jr. and wife, Alanna, Renae Neil and husband, Denny, Kallie Williams and husband, Ed, Rachael Hebert and husband, Kiley, Katie Positerry, Ryan Hebert and wife, Christy, Rebecca Harrall and companion, Jermaine, Ashley Berkett and companion, Cullen, Matt Burkett, Monique Wright and husband, David, and Michelle Verrett and husband, Danny; 37 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Leontine Rogers Callahan; three brothers, Ward Callahan, Morris "Fatty" Callahan and Hubert Callahan; and one sister, Marie Antoinette "Poole" Miller. He was a retired derrick barge foreman for 30 years with J. Ray McDermott. He was a U.S. Army veteran from World War II and a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Catherine Jones Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Catherine Marmande Jones, 86, a native of Dularge and resident of Naples, Fla., died Thursday, May 22, 2008. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Her ashes will join those of her husband's scattered at sea by her family and the Coast Guard. She is survived by two children, Catherine Jones and Craig Jr.; one granddaughter, Catherine Hugo; one grandson, Steve Rogers; two great- grandchildren, Hunter and Anneke Catherine of Aldie, Va.; one sister, Elaine McGowan; two nephews, Tommy and Ben Royce; and one niece, Maria Elaine of Houston. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Lt. Col. Dr. Craig S. Jones. She was the essence of strength, generosity and graceful beauty. She was a proud Southern woman. She attended LSU, joined Delta Delta Delta sorority and married her husband, Lt. Col. Dr. Craig S. Jones, in New Orleans in 1942. After the war, they moved to Shelby, N.C., for 36 years. Craig was a general surgeon and Catherine was busy with her two children, church and the Junior League. They retired to Naples in 1978 enjoying boating, bridge and walking the beach in front of La Mer Condominiums. Catherine brought her strength and passion to many causes; a founding member of the Naples chapter of National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), a member of the First Presbyterian Church and, with her husband, the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Just before her death, she met her second great- grandchild, Anneke Catherine, who reminded her of her own strength of will as a young girl and brought a smile to her face remembering her days on the plantation in Louisiana. If Dad taught us to navigate by the stars, Mother taught us to steer by our hearts. We will all miss her. Memorial donations can be made to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Joshua LeBlanc Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joshua Paul "Josh" LeBlanc, 17, a native and resident of Larose, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Ginger LeBlanc and Alan Matherne; two sisters, Janae' Matherne and Jani Matherne; his grandmothers, Wilmer "MawMaw" Curole LeBlanc, Janel "Granny" Seager; two aunts, Jill L. Hebert and Robin L. Williams; two uncles, Carroll Hebert and Chetly Williams; his great aunt and uncle, Dickie Curole and Wille Curole Quinlan; and his cousins, Shaun Melancon, Angelle L. Melancon, Faith Angelle Melancon and Cody Williams. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Roland Anthony LeBlanc and Wilber "Poppie" Seager; his great-grandparents, Albert and Elda Curole and Florestine and Ben LeBlanc; one uncle, Greg LeBlanc; and one cousin, Chelsey Williams. He worked for Bayou Supply and B&E Seafood. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Brenda Miles Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brenda Miles, 56, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Schriever, died Monday, May 26, 2008. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Beacon Light Baptist Church, with burial at Halfway Cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, Roland Miles Jr. and Charles D. Miles of Gray; and three sisters, Patricia Woods, Viola Adams of Schriever and Bessie M. Ross of Gray. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland Miles Sr. and Leona Miles; one daughter, Rena Kay Allen; and one sister, Mary Miles Barrow. She was a client service worker with the Department of Family Services. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Devin Pearson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Devin Joseph Pearson, 15, a native and resident of Raceland, died Thursday, May 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Bridget Pearson; two brothers, Joshua Pearson and fiancee', Ashley Bellanger, and Austin Pearson; his grandparents, Roy and Winnie Entwisle; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gloria Pearson; and one uncle, Roy Gerard Entwisle. He was a student at Central Lafourche High School and was a member of the football and soccer teams. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Norman Ray Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Norman Ray Sr., 90 a native of Terrebonne parish and a resident of Raceland, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Norman Ray Jr. of Houma and Ray Clark of Chicago; six daughters, Marie Collins, Vernadette Copeland, Latenia Ray and Clevetta Ray of Chicago, Cassandra Jones of California, and Otilia Eubank of Raceland; one brother, Marshall Ray Jr.; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Cooley Ray; his parents, Marshall Ray Sr. and Mamie Chilson Ray; and one sister, Rose Ann Ray Jones. He was a Baptist Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Darrell Scott Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Darrell Paul Scott, 38, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:20 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Foret Scott; one stepson, Johnnie Brown; one stepdaughter, Jessica Brown; two brothers, Reggie Scott and Horace Scott Jr.; and one sister, Racheal Scott. He was preceded in death by his mother, Diane Duplantis Scott. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are welcome. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Donald Thomas Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Earl Thomas, 19, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Moses Baptist Church. Religious services will be at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial in Moses Baptist Church Cemetery No. 2 in Thibodaux. He is survived by his parents, Kelvin and Tineaker Chisley of Covington, and Tonuannette Thomas of Baton Rogue; one son, Ty'zavier Thomas of Covington; five brothers, Juan Thomas of Baton Rogue, Kelvin Barnes, Keldon Barnes, Keldric Barnes and Malik Baham all of Covington; four sisters, Renetta Thomas of Baton Rogue, Keltasha Baham of Covington, and Kelly Boyd and Shelly Boyd of Thibodaux; grandparents Mary Thomas and Joseph Holmes, and Carol Williams of Tulsa, Okla., and Bessie McDaniel of New Orleans; and one great-grandmother, Eula Mathews of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ophelia Mitchell and Sterling Chisley Sr.; and one great-grandfather, Harry Mathews. He was a Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Monday, June 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Ricky Bergeron Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ricky John Bergeron, 46, a native of Houma and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 8:32 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Myra Fremin Bergeron of Thibodaux; his parents, Reuben Bergeron Jr. and Carolyn Dumont Bergeron of Houma; two daughters, Kristi Bergeron Domangue and husband, Zebulun Abel Domangue, and Meagan Elizabeth Bergeron of Thibodaux; one brother, Rodney Bergeron and wife, Michelle, of Houma; one sister, Paula Fremin of Houma; and one grandchild, Carly Domangue. He was an assistant manager with Delta World Tire and a member of Woodmen of the World. He was a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, June 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Betty Chiasson Betty Allemand Chiasson, 71, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose, died at 6:05 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Whitney Chiasson; one son, Brian Chiasson; one daughter, Rhonda Williams; two brothers, Johnny Allemand and Roland Allemand; four sisters, Vivian Parr, Lillian Rome, Lillie Rose Trosclair and Marion Cretini; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Xavier Allemand and Celestine Breaux Allemand; and one brother, Roy Allemand. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, June 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Ricky DeJean Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ricky G. DeJean, 50, a resident of Chalmette, died Thursday, May 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in Chalmette. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. He is the beloved husband of Susan Ronquillo DeJean; son of Eugene J. DeJean; stepson of Sandra P. DeJean; father of Brandi D. Pilet and husband, Dennis, Jessica DeJean, Ricci D. McDaniel and husband, Kenny, and Sherie L. Trentacosta; brother of Chris N. and wife, Nanette, and Eugene J. "E.J." III and wife, Brenda, DeJean; stepbrother of James Preslipsky; grandfather of Macy, Brennan and Mayson Pilet, Ethan DeJean, Ayden and Averey Kokemor; god father of Christopher Gosnell and E.J. DeJean IV; and survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Willis DeJean. He was a commercial fisherman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Children's Hospital. St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, June 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Ida Kern Ida Mae Hidalgo Kern, 87, a native of Belle Rose and resident of Napoleonville, died Saturday, May 31, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Jane LeBlanc and husband, Butch, of Napoleonville; one son, Daniel J. Kern Jr. of Napoleonville; one sister, Marie Blanchard of Belle Rose; one brother, Lloyd Hidalgo Sr. of Belle Rose; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Daniel J. Kern Sr.; her parents, Olibert and Ida Causin Hidalgo; one sister, Helen Carbo; and five brothers, Arthur, Robert, Joe, Ulysses and Charles Hidalgo. She was a homemaker. Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, June 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Leland Robichaux Jr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Leland Joseph Robichaux Jr., 67, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Prayer service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Judy Cunningham Robichaux of Houma; two sons, Ricky Robichaux Sr. of Houma and Dicky Robichaux of Houston; one daughter, Lisa Robichax Boudreaux and husband, Ray Boudreaux, of Houma; two brothers, Alton Robichaux of Gulfport, Miss., and Alex Robichaux and wife, Camille Robichaux, of Houma; five sisters, Mildred Robichaux and husband, Donald Robichaux, Wilda Bergeron, Diane Pellegrin and husband, Ray Pellegrin, Paula Smith and husband, Jack Smith, of Houma, and Myra Hearn and husband, Ken Hearn, of Houston; and eight grandchildren, Christopher, Kiri, Bridget, Skyler, Ricky Jr., Alisa, Angel and Jayden Robichaux. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland J. Robichaux Sr. and Villa Blanchard Robichaux; one son, Todd Robichaux; and one sister, Susan Eckford. He was worked in the oil-and-gas industry for 42 years and was a sales manager for Oil-States in Houma, SCIA, Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, Morganza Action, Coalition, Director and Houma Police Department for four years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, past Grand Knight and 4th degree and Councilman with District 6. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or to your charity of choice. He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, June 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Virginia Williams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Virginia Ruth Williams 84, a native of Brownwood, Texas, and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Williams Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Donnie D. Williams and wife, Peggy, of Cut Off; two daughters, Wanda Goodroe and husband, Woody, of Thibodaux, and Denise Griffin and husband, Daniel, of Golden Meadow; one sister, Lennie Stueteville of Brownwood; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Mack Williams; and her parents, W.L. and Dorsie White Bradford. She was a member of Golden Meadow Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Golden Meadow American Legion Post No. 259, Golden Meadow Senior Citizens Center and Golden Meadow Krewe of Atlantis. Memorial donations can be made to Golden Meadow Senior Citizens Center. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Betty Hebert Betty Zeringue Hebert, 82, a resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:30 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 Hebert and wife, Jeanne; one daughter, Debra Swart; eight grandchildren, Lee Percle and wife, Brandi, Shane Percle, Erin Swart, Jay Swart, Jason Hebert, Lauren Duncan and husband, Johnny IV, Jennifer Hebert and Ryan Hebert and wife, Amy; and two great-grandchildren, Landen Percle and Rowen Duncan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Hebert; her parents, Elmo Zeringue and Annie Adams; and one sister, Annie Dugas. She was the bookkeeper at East Thibodaux Junior High School for 20 years. Following her retirement she volunteered at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center as a pink lady. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters and the New Comers. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Adolph Lorio Adolph V. "Scoppy" Lorio, 92, a lifelong resident of Hanville, died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hahnville. He is survived by his wife, Ida Gassen Lorio; two sons, Wendell Joseph Lorio Sr. and Dale Victor Lorio; two daughters-in-law, Juanita B. Lorio and Charlotte M. Lorio; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donatien Lorio and Ophelia Schexnayder Lorio; four brothers, Merrile, Eddie, Theodore and Wilford Lorio; and two sisters, Lillian L. Webre and Fiedel L. Madere. He was retired from Shell Chemical Co., was a retired Lt. Col. in the U.S. Air Force and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Air Metal and group Presidential Citation. He was a longtime member of the American Legion Post No. 131 and was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and served as Eucharistic minister. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Donald Moore Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald "Red" Earl Moore, 73, a native of Houma and resident of Lake Charles, died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, June 1, 2008. Religious service was held at 7 p.m. Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. He is survived by his former wife, Nora L. Schumaker; three sons, Mike Runnels and wife, Karen, Patrick Runnels and wife, Angel, and Danny Belicek; five daughters, Margie Whitney and husband, Donald, Sandra Moore, Donna Knight and husband, Tom, Nancy Liner and husband, Troy, and Diane Womack and companion, Debbie Brown; four brothers, Wayne Moore of Ohio, Ted Moore of Kansas, David "Bruce" Moore of California, and James "Butch" Moore of Texas; one sister, Carol Durio of Lake Charles; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilda "Woody" N. Hales Moore; his parents, Sanford and Emma Hibbelier Moore; one brother, Bobby L. Moore; and one sister, Pat Moore Clapp. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Genevieve Chauvin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Genevieve Duplantis Chauvin, 73, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 11:22 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Christopher "Chris" Chauvin and wife, JoAnn, and Everett Chauvin and wife, Michelle; one daughter, Louise Lapeyrouse and husband, Mark; one sister, Janice Peltier; 12 grandchildren, Tiffany, Tiesha, Renee, Toby, Nicholas, Scott, Daniel, Melanie, Angele', Hailey, Aylssa and Avery; and 13 great-grandchildren, Stacey, Serenity, Chrystan, Mackenzie, Austin, Kaitlyn, Emiley, Breana, Mason, Brianna, Seth, Chase and Jena. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curman Chauvin; and her parents, Rene' and Justine Blanchard Duplantis. She was a member of St. Joseph Altar Society and the Lagniappe on the Bayou Singers. She was a resident of the Oaks of Houma where she served as past president of the residence council. She will be missed by all her family and many friends. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Luke Falterman Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Luke C. Falterman, 86, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Paincourtville, died Monday, June 2, 2008. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by four sons, John Falterman of Napoleonville, David Falterman of Paincourtville, Louis Falterman of Gonzales and Stephen Shipp of Missouri; six daughters, Tisa Falterman of Thibodaux, Cynthia F. Rabalais of Houma, Pamela F. Day of Prairieville, Mary F. Cavalier of Pierre Part, Kathryn V. Thurmond of Missouri and Kitty M. Bretz of Napoleonville; one sister, Annie Laurie F. Thibodaux of Kenner; 10 grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; nine nieces; and 13 nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Therese' Falterman; his former wife, Mary S. Falterman; his parents, Luke and Laura Hebert Falterman; two sons, Luke E. Falterman and baby boy Falterman; two daughters, Susan Falterman and baby girl Falterman; four brothers, Monroe, Aubrey, Enoch and Philip Falterman; seven sisters, Leone F. Thibodaux, Irene F. Talbot, Sarah F. Garrison, Carrie F. Hebert, Mamie Falterman, LouElla F. Brown and Angeline F. Lasseigne; and three grandchildren, Reese J. Rabalais, Job Day and Patrick J. Cavalier Jr. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Joshua Little Joshua Lee Little, one month, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Sunday, June 1, 2008. Graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Southdown Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Jasmine Green and Kenneth Lee Little; one sister, Kashyria Lea Little; and his grandparents, Arnette Little, Barbara Green and Furnell Tillman. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Zilda Green; and his great- great-grandparents, Arnold Fleming and Viola Fleming. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Donyshea Robertson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donyshea Kay Robertson, 44, a native of Topeka, Kan., and longtime resident of Lafayette, died at Southwest Medical Center in Lafayette, Sunday, June 1, 2008. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. She is survived by her beloved husband, Kerry Robertson of Lafayette; her mother, Wanda Ainsworth of Lafayette; one son, Daniel Martin of Lafayette; one daughter, Courtney Martin of Lafayette; and one sister, Tammy Idleman and husband, Guy, of Youngsville. She was preceded in death by her father, Verlin Widdifield. She was a homemaker and will be remembered as a loving and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Fountain Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Wilbert Boudreaux Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilbert Lawrence Boudreaux Sr., 81, a native of Houma and resident of Chauvin, died at 10:19 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the Knights of Columbus Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Wilbert Lawrence Boudreaux Jr. and wife, Cynthia, of Houma; one daughter, Jan Boudreaux Collins and husband, Jimmy, of Houma; three brothers, Raymond Boudreaux of Houma, Richard Boudreaux of Montegut and Edward Boudreaux of McComb, Miss.; two sisters, Beatrice LeBoeuf of Galliano and Ramona Boudreaux of Houma; six grandchildren, Michelle Fischer and husband, Edwin, Melanie B. Caillouet and husband, Andre, Michael L. Boudreaux and companion, Angelle Lyons, Conley D. Collins, Cullen J. Collins and Trinity J. Collins and wife, Angelle; and four great-grandchildren, Zachary K. LeBlanc, Dylan C. LeBlanc, Jacob M. Boudreaux and Daelyn J. Collins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Burnette Ledet Boudreaux; his parents, Charles and Annie Naquin Boudreaux; one son, Faron Lawrence Boudreaux; and two brothers, Irvin Boudreaux and Francis Boudreaux. He was a retired boat captain with Texaco and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Frances Gaubert Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Frances "California Raisin" Gaubert, 55, a native of Los Angeles and resident of Lockport, died Sunday, June 1, 2008. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. today at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. She is survived by her husband, Sidney Gaubert; her mother, Dolores Parra; two sons, Rudy Gallardo Jr. and Jesus Gallardo; two daughters, Melissa Hopkins and Valerie Gaubert; three sisters, Sally Chapman, Julie Stitchler and Ruth Herrara; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Parra; and one sister, Patsy McCombs. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Thursday, June 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Donald Murphy Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Donald Winfrey Murphy, 70, a native of Salinas, Calif., and resident of Houma, died at 3:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at First United Methodist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Buquet Murphy of Houma; one son, Wayne Frederick Murphy and fiancee', Trudy Whitney, of Houma; two daughters, Sheri Lynn Murphy Ledet of Houma and Audra Murphy Neal and husband, Malcolm James Neal of Houma; two grandsons, Austin Jack Murphy and Aubin James Neal; one granddaughter, Emily Ellen Ledet; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winfrey O. Murphy and Lou Zane Davidson Murphy; one son, Jack Donald Murphy; and three sisters, Auda Murphy Legrant, Ieatha Murphy and Ruby Murphy Harwig. Pallbearers will be Wendel "Winky" Boudreaux, Michael Buquet, Joseph Cehan, Joseph Duval, Andrew Gibson, Robert Landry, Gary Myers, Robert Syner and Michael Walker. He was retired from Chabert Medical Center, was self-employed and was a retired military veteran. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Joseph Anderson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Joseph "Mr. Joe" Anderson, 89, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Belle Rose, died at Prevost Hospital in Donaldsonville, Friday, May 30, 2008. Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. James United Methodist Church in Belle Rose. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Emelda Anderson; six sons, Adam Anderson, Stephen Anderson and wife, Lolita, of Donaldsonville, Michael Anderson of Baton Rouge, James Anderson and wife, Ethel, Robert Anderson and wife, Shanell, of Belle Rose, and Leonard Anderson and wife, Wanda, of Manhattan, Kan.; four daughters, Ada Comeaux and husband, Darryl, Patricia Anderson of Belle Rose, Constance Thrift and husband, John, of Florida and Barbara and fiancee, Ralph Hamilton of Thibodaux; two brothers, Manuel Anderson of Plaquemine and David Simpson of Orlando, Fla.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great- grandchild; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Elizabeth Anderson; his stepfather, Victor Simpson; two sons, Richard Sr. and Bernard Anderson; one grandson, Richard Anderson Jr.; two brothers; four sisters; four sisters-in-law; and four brothers-in-law. He was a retired employee of Savoie Industries. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Wilma Boudreaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Wilma Boudreaux Boudreaux, 87, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by one daughter, Evelyn Detillier; two sisters, Muriel Schiermeyer and Nell Belanger; seven grandchildren, Richard Boudreaux Jr., Jody Detillier, Jimmy Detillier, Johnna Lynn D. Le, Jill D. Mendez, Donna Lynn B. Fowler and Tony Fremin; 15 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. Boudreaux; her parents, Kirby J. Boudreaux Sr. and Marguerite A. LeBoeuf Boudreaux; four sons, Henry J. Boudreaux, Richard K. Boudreaux Sr., Andrew Boudreaux and Daniel Boudreaux; one grandson, Johnny James Detillier; one great-grandson, infant Richard Boudreaux III; one brother, Kirby J. Boudreaux Jr.; and three sisters, Marie S. Bowers, Thelma B. Hebert and Margaret B. Hicks. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 31, the VFW Auxiliary Post 3700, Terrebonne Salon 660 8/40, Terrebonne Genealogical Society and a volunteer at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She loved dancing, bingo, casinos and genealogy and always prayed for our service men and women. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Rita Chouest Picture Rita Pitre Chouest, 85, a native and resident of Cut Off, died from complications of pneumonia at 2:15 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Cheramie and husband, Douglas, Louise Dykes and Adele King; five grandchildren, Doug Cheramie II, Ethan Cheramie, Gabriel King, Rebecca King and Trey Dykes; and three great- grandchildren, Caroline King, Jackson Cheramie and Annabelle Cheramie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abdon Chouest; and her parents, Hennessey and Louise Remont Pitre. She was a volunteer at Our Lady of the Sea Hospital and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Vanessa Ingram Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Vanessa Ingram, 46, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, June 2, 2008. Religious service will be at noon Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Raceland, with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland. She is survived by her mother, Mary Ingram of Thibodaux; three sons, Walter Ingram, Jamael Ingram and Coatney Ingram, all of Thibodaux; five sisters, Amelia Watkins and Betty Ingram of Harvey, Cynthia Marie Hogan of Raceland, Delise Robertson of Thibodaux and Charla Ingram of Gonzales; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Ingram; two sons; one daughter; and her grandparents, Edward and Agnes Brown and Ben and Amelia Ingram. She was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Robert Ingram Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Robert Gary Ingram, 27, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, May 31, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Renshell Ingram of Raceland; his parents, Debra Thompkins and Larry Ingram Sr. of Raceland; one son, Dre'onta Raymond of Raceland; four brothers, Larry Ingram Jr., Joshua Ingram, Chad Ingram and Barry Ingram, all of Raceland; three sisters, Tarlene Ingram, Pamela Ingram and Katina Ingram, all of Raceland; his grandparents, Elvina and David Thompkins; and his great-grandmother, Irma Jones. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Florence Ingram and Connie Davis; and his great-grandfather, Leonard Jones. He was Baptist. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Cresia Johnson Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Cresia Ann Johnson, 44, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died at her home Saturday, May 31, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Emanuel Baptist Church Cemetery in Donaldsonville. She is survived by her husband, Paul Johnson Sr. of Donaldsonville; three sons, Paul Jr., Torrence and Terrance Johnson, all of Donaldsonville; one daughter, Crystal Johnson of Donaldsonville; one sister, Betty London and husband, Isadore Sr., of Donaldsonville; one brother, Sean Wilson and wife, Tawanda, of Donaldsonville; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Lena Johnson; and one brother, Vanda North. She was a former employee of Wal-Mart. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Clarence Matthews ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Clarence Leonard Matthews, 76, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, May 31, 2008. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Community Funeral Home, with burial in Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by five sons, Clarence J. Matthews Sr., Melvin McKinley, Cornell Robinson and wife, Faye, Elform Fleming and wife, Monique, and Torrin Fleming, all of Houma; eight daughters, Elaine M. Nelson, Linda J. Parker, Felicia Aubert and husband, Tommy Sr., Latara Williams and husband, Jerrod, all of Houma, Chantal Matthews of Gray, Kim Worthen of California Laura Lee D'Ann Lewis of Texas, and Blanche Smith and husband, Thomas, of New Orleans; two sisters, Beatrice Matthews and Hazel M. Boykin; 32 grandchildren; and 30 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Matthews; his parents, Joseph and Priscilla C. Matthews; two children, Joseph Matthews and Greg Brumfield; four brothers, Cleveland, Clifford, Johnny and Robert Matthews; and two sisters, Sadie M. Theriot and Lillian M. Fitch. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Albertha Ross Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Albertha "Shug" Ross, 63, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at Assumption Community Hospital, Thursday, May 29, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Ross Sr.; two sons, Calvin Ross Jr. and wife, Telly, and Raven Ross; two daughters, Amanda and Dianna Ross; her father, Robert Miller Sr.; four brothers, Robert Miller Jr. and wife, Alice, Edward, James and Isaac Miller; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eva M. Miller; one daughter, Sharon Thomas; two brothers, L.V. and L.T. Miller; and her grandparents, Celina and Chris Coleman and Aline and Henry Miller Sr. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lonnie Stone Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lonnie Daniel Stone, 34, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Falgout Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapel. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Allemand Stone; his step-grandmother, Ethlyn Stone; one brother, Chad Stone; and one sister, Brittany Stone. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nichole Benoit Stone; his father, Ronnie Franklin Stone; and his grandparents, Floyd and Doris Deal Stone and Edric and Flavia Pellegrin Allemand. Donations to the family to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Friday, June 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Veronica Williams Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Veronica Bonnafon Williams, 91, a native of New Orleans and resident of Chateau Terrebonne in Houma for the past 21/2 years departed this life Tuesday, June 3, 2008. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church on Valhi Boulevard in Houma. She is survived by one daughter, Wanda Williams and son-in-law, William Williams; two grandsons, Wylin and Wesley Williams; one niece, Betty Bertrane Walters and three nephews, Edward Bonnafon Jr., and Lawrence and Larry Bonnafon; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Louisa Bonnafon; 12 brothers and sisters; and one daughter, Sandra Williams. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Anna Louviere Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Anna Mae Adams Louviere, 82, a native and resident of Lockport, died at 11:25 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Norris "Pete" H. Louviere Jr. and wife, Mary "Fanny", Carroll L. Louviere and wife, Susan, and Calvin E. Louviere and wife, Lisa; one daughter, Terry LeCompte and husband, Richard; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris H. Louviere Sr.; her parents, Clama and Viola Toups Adams; three brothers, Lawrence, Clama Jr. and Johnny Adams Sr.; and two sisters, Emily Bourg and Noelie Pellegrin. She was a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. John Outley Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Edward Outley Sr., 80, a native of Houma and resident of Akron, Ohio, died Saturday, May 31, 2008. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Arlington Church of God. Services will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Stewart and Calhoun Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Mary Thibodaux Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Mary Lou Naquin Thibodaux, 76, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, June 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:30 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 the church cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Autry Thibodaux and wife, Karen, David "Tava" Thibodaux and wife, Denise, and Mark Thibodaux and wife, Connie; two daughters, Dale T. Domingue and husband, Preston Jr., and Julie T. Tregre and husband, Nolen Jr. "Skipper"; nine grandchildren, Destiny Gros, Abel Thibodaux, Marcus and Chelsea Thibodaux, Jennifer Domingue, Christie Henninger, Megan Guidry and Kenny and Storm Douglas; and four great-grandchildren, Makenna Douglas, Caden and Rhylee Gros and Trey Henninger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lucien J. Thibodaux; her parents, Fernand C. and Eleonore Guillot Naquin; and one daughter, Joy T. Douglas. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Louise Callahan Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Louise Theresa Quick Callahan, 78, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Houma, died at 5:10 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2008. Our adored and cherished mother was called home to be with her husband, J.C., less than a week after his death. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by four daughters, Christine Hebert and husband, Richard, Darnell Burkett and husband, Billy, Joretta Landry and husband, Ron, and Janna Positerry and husband, Kerrel, of Houma; 16 grandchildren, Ricky Hebert and wife, Tara, Nicole Pierce and husband, Kip, Holly Griffin and husband, Miles, Richelle Bergeron and husband, Jason, Raequel Hebert and companion, Lee Rembert, Jerome "Pepe" Chauvin Jr. and wife, Alanna, Renae Neil and husband, Denny, Kallie Williams and husband, Ed, Rachael Hebert and husband, Kiley, Katie Positerry, Ryan Hebert and wife, Chrissy, Rebecca Harrall and companion, Jermaine, Ashley Burkett and companion, Cullen, Matt Burkett, Monique Wright and husband, David, and Michelle Verrett and husband, Danny; 37 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Joseph Quick and wife, Melva Quick, of Houma; three sisters-in-law, Pearl Quick, Dolly Callahan and Harriett Callahan of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Clarence "J.C." Callahan; her parents, Sidney and Louise LeBlanc Quick; five brothers, Emile, William Sr., Louis, Herbert and Sidney Quick Jr.; and three sisters, Eunice Robichaux, Marie Bergeron and Mae Quick. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her family with lots of love and kindness. She was a caregiver to the elderly and anyone else who needed a shoulder to lean on. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. James Chauvin James Patrick Chauvin, 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. He is survived by his parents, Bert Chauvin and Alice Worden Chauvin of Houma; one brother, John L. Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Angela C. Cicero of Houma; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bert J. Chauvin Jr.; grandparents, N.C. and Alice Aitken Worden and Louis J. and Mabel Engeron Chauvin. He was a machinist and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Edward Dupre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "Eddie" Paul Dupre, 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:19 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Prayer services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Kristi Gros Dupre of Houma; parents, Douglas P. Dupre and Karen Matherne Dupre of Houma; two sons, Tate Michael Dupre and Travis Verdin Jr., both of Houma; one daughter, Kristin Dupre of Houma; one sister, Rhea "Sissy" Pisani and husband, David, of Houma; maternal grandparents, Cleveland and Rhea Chauvin Matherne of Houma; paternal grandparents, Ma "CoCo" and Cecile Malbrough Dupre of Houma; four nephews, Paden James Dupre, Jordan Tabor, Drew Tabor and Landon Ashley, all of Houma; sister-in-law and brother-in- law, Gina Hebert and husband, P.J., of Houma; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ken Gros and wife, Brooke, of Houma; and father-in-law, Kennith Gros Sr. of Houma. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Marian Eschete Gros. He was a marine electrician with Work Boat Electric. He was a member of St. Gregory's Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170 and Krewe of Hercules. He loved bowling, softball, fishing and spending time with his wife and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Timothy Gallagher Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Timothy Ray Gallagher, 56, of Houma died of complications to liver failure Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, 620 Third St., Independence. Mass will follow at 11 a.m. with burial at Colonial Cemetery in Independence. He is survived by his wife, Lena Ann Gallagher; nine children, Tim Gunn, Tonya Wilson, Brandy Garner, Missy Ziemski, Sharon Philipson, John, Joseph and Jason Johnson and Karen Parker; 21 grandchildren, Janean Gunn, Brayden Wilson, Kirsten and Dylan Garner, Matthew and Haley Ziemski, Richard, Ryan and Joel Philipson, John, Jacob, James and Joshua Johnson, Nicole and Joey Johnson, Chase, Myles and Reagan Johnson, Jessica Sydney and John James; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Philipson and Paige Philipson; mother, Jeannette Kennedy; siblings, Theresa Bennett, Charlotte Casteel, Janice Morris, Hugh Thomason, Michael Thomason and several neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Joseph Gallagher; and brothers, Patrick Gallagher and Joseph Bishop. He was born Feb. 2, 1952, in San Diego. He graduated from Holden High School in Holden and Spencer Draughn Business College in Baton Rouge. He served his country with pride in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine from August 1970 to August 1972. He married Lena Ann Johnson on Dec. 16, 1973, in Baton Rouge. They shared nearly 25 love-filled years together. He loved sports, especially LSU basketball, and spent many years volunteering as a basketball coach and as a referee. He loved to read novels and watch Animal Planet and Discovery Channel. He also had a vast knowledge of music and shared that love for music with his grandchildren. He spent time working as a restaurant manager and industrial electrical contractor. The Mass will be officiated by Deacon Roger Navarre. Pall bearers will be Joe Johnson, Steve Parker, Mike Hebert, Joey Johnson and John James. Harry McKennely and Son in Hammond is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Ruby Larry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Ruby Coleman Larry, 93, a native of Houma and resident of New Orleans, died at Touro Infirmary at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Majestic Mortuary in New Orleans. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Majestic Mortuary, with burial in Providence Park. She is survived by numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Bertha Coleman; one brother, Robert Coleman Jr.; and one sister, Lucille Edwards. She was a member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. Majestic Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. John Morris Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Fitzhugh Morris, 31, a native and resident of Houma, died Thursday, June 5, 2008. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 1 p.m. until the funeral time Tuesday at Mulberry Baptist Church. Religious services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church. He is survived by his parents, John D. Morris and Barbara Fitzhugh Morris of Houma; two brothers, Matthew Hudson Morris and Richard Addison Morris, both of Houma; girlfriend, Angie Brown of Houma; aunts and uncles, Robert and Jan Fitzhugh, of Winnetka, Ill., James and Linda Fitzhugh, of Katy, Texas, Claudia Morris Quate and Scott Quate, of Houma, Robert and Linda Morris, of Baton Rouge, Harold Green and Dianne Green, of Ocala, Fla.; cousins, Max Frost, of Houma, Grant Morris, of Nashua, N.H., Jaime Fitzhugh, of Washington, D.C., Lauren Fitzhugh, of Charleston, S.C., Scott Fitzhugh, David Fitzhugh, of Katy, Emily Masini, of Sarasota, Fla., William Green, of Libertyville, Ill., Robert Green, of Ocala; and many dear friends and their children. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert R. Fitzhugh and Marjorie Hudson Fitzhugh, H.A. "Pug" Morris and Medora Morris. He managed Exploration Supplies and had certifications in Fixed Wing and Rotary Aircraft. He attended Terrebonne High School and University of Southeastern Louisiana. He was a member of Mulberry Baptist Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. John Outley Sr. Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== John Edward Outley Sr., 80, a native of Houma and resident of Akron, Ohio, went to sleep and woke with the angels, Saturday, May 31, after batting a long illness with fortitude and dignity. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Arlington Church of God. Services will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted children: sons, John Outley Jr. and wife, Tina, of Akron, and Anthony Outley and wife, Terrie, of Galena, Ohio; daughters, Dionne Bell and husband, Richard, of Akron, and Mary Beth Kelly and husband, Norris, of Copley, Ohio; brother, Issac Alvis and wife, Mary, of Houma; sister, Vivian Rondeno-Picou of New Orleans; four grandchildren; nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Annie Mae Outley. He attended Dillard University and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps. He moved to Akron in 1956 and worked for the General Tire and Rubber Company for 29 years as a production operator. Stewart and Calhoun Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Lloyd Positerry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lloyd Anthony Positerry, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2008, due to complications following heart surgery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. A military service will be held at 10:30 a.m. with funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial following at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Glenda Bergeron Positerry; one son, Lloyd A. "Andy" Positerry II and wife, Jessica Callais Positerry; one daughter, Christina M. Positerry; three grandchildren, Blair Positerry, Joseph "Joey" Positerry, and Alex Positerry; two brothers, Joseph "Jake" Positerry and wife, Barbara, and Kerrel Positerry and wife, Janna; two sisters, Diana Wheeler and Gaynell Allen and husband, Tom Ray; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Anthony Positerry and Dessie Olivier Positerry; and one brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Weaver. He was the sales manager for Exploration Supply Co. and was a past board member of Terrebonne General Medical Center, Ellendale Country Club and Krewe of Houmas Carnival Club. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959. He was a devoted and wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Louisiana State Police Troop C Grant-A-Wish Foundation, P.O. Box 607, Schriever, LA 70395. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Tina Smith Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Tina Smith, 50, a former resident of Houma and resident of Tulsa, Okla., died Tuesday, June 3, 2008. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Alvin, Texas. She is survived by one daughter, Kimberly Foret; two brothers, Wayne Smith I and Dale Smith; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vivian and Arthur Smith. ======================================================================= Published: Monday, June 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. James Chauvin James Patrick Chauvin, 55, a native and resident of Houma, died at 4:25 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 1. He is survived by his parents, Bert Chauvin and Alice Worden Chauvin of Houma; one brother, John L. Chauvin of Houma; one sister, Angela C. Cicero of Houma; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bert J. Chauvin Jr.; grandparents, N.C. and Alice Aitken Worden and Louis J. and Mabel Engeron Chauvin. He was a machinist and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, June 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Edward Dupre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Edward "Eddie" Paul Dupre, 40, a native and resident of Houma, died at 12:19 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Prayer services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Kristi Gros Dupre of Houma; his parents, Douglas P. Dupre and Karen Matherne Dupre of Houma; two sons, Tate Michael Dupre and Travis Verdin Jr., both of Houma; one daughter, Kristin Dupre of Houma; one sister, Rhea "Sissy" Pisani and husband, David, of Houma; his maternal grandparents, Cleveland and Rhea Chauvin Matherne of Houma; paternal grandparents, Ma "CoCo" and Cecile Malbrough Dupre of Houma; four nephews, Paden James Dupre, Jordan Tabor, Drew Tabor and Landon Ashley, all of Houma; three nieces, Britany Hebert, Brooke Hebert and Lily Gros of Houma; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gina Hebert and husband, P.J., of Houma; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ken Gros and wife, Brooke, of Houma; and father-in-law, Kennith Gros Sr. of Houma. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Marian Eschete Gros. He was a marine electrician with Work Boat Electric. He was a member of St. Gregory's Knights of Columbus Council No. 6170 and Krewe of Hercules. He loved bowling, softball, fishing and spending time with his wife and kids and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, June 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Carole Guillot Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Carole Defelice Guillot, 58, a native and resident of Houma, died 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. She is survived by her husband, Leonard "Lenny" Guillot; four brothers, Ray Defelice Jr., Dennis Defelice Sr., Robin Defelice and Nolan Pickering; and one sister, Peggy Daigrepont. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Defelice Sr. and Rosemary Babin Gautreaux; her grandparents, Vincent and Eva Defelice and Glaise and Rosemarie Babin. In lieu of flowers donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, June 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Helen Naquin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Helen Authement Naquin, 87, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Russell Naquin and wife, Pierette, of Chauvin, and Richard Naquin and wife, Rose Marie, of Atlanta; three daughters, Raily Carlton and husband, Clay, of Larose, Nell Lafont and husband, Vorries, of Chauvin, and Helen Mary Zeringue of Theriot; four brothers, Loney, O'Neal, Leroy and Gerris Foret; three sisters, Eula Foret, Noticia A. Bunker and Beatrice F. Gisclair; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Naquin; one great-grandson, Jerry Orgeron III; her parents, Sidney Authement and Josephine Blanchard Foret; five brothers, Clarence and Lawrence Authement and Eulan, Harold and Gervis Foret; five sisters, Helena A. Forrest, Dorita F. Pierron, Odelia F. Sevin, Florence F. Chauvin and Ouida F. LeCompte; and two sons-in-law, Ernest "Bud" Zeringue and Jerry Orgeron Sr. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, June 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lindberth Pitre Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lindberth "Birdie-B" Pitre, 78, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy "Dot" Guidry Pitre; one son, Lindsey Pitre; two brothers, Norman Pitre and Anatole Pitre; and two sisters, Lorine Guidry and Rita Savoie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nichless and Lydia Pierce Pitre; one son, Toby Pitre; one brother, Lawrence Pitre; and one sister, Irene Ledet. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Monday, June 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lloyd Positerry Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Lloyd Anthony Positerry, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8:55 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2008, due to complications following heart surgery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. A military service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at the church, with burial following at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Glenda Bergeron Positerry; one son, Lloyd A. "Andy" Positerry II and wife, Jessica Callais Positerry; one daughter, Christina M. Positerry; three grandchildren, Blair Positerry, Joseph "Joey" Positerry, and Alex Positerry; two brothers, Joseph "Jake" Positerry and wife, Barbara, and Kerrell Positerry and wife, Janna, of Houma; two sisters, Diana P. Wheeler of Houma and Gaynell Allen and husband, Tom Ray, of Lafayette; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Anthony Positerry and Dessie Olivier Positerry; and one brother-in-law, Robert "Bob" Wheeler. He was the sales manager for Exploration Supply Co. and was a past board member of Terrebonne General Medical Center, Ellendale Country Club and Krewe of Houmas Carnival Club. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959. He was a devoted and wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Louisiana State Police Troop C Grant-A-Wish Foundation, P.O. Box 607, Schriever, LA 70395. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================================================================= Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. James Dies Sr. James "Jimmy" Dies Sr., 77, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 6:58 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery in Paincourtville. He is survived by one son, Jimmy Dies Jr. and wife, Lisa; two daughters, Diane B. Breaux and Desiree D. Posey; one daughter-in-law, Lee A. Dies; one brother, Ray Dies; four sisters, Mildred Dufrene, Lois Arceneaux, Audrey Thibodaux and Flo Dies; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph "Tony" Dies and wife, Augustine Falcon Dies; one son, David A. Dies; one son-in-law, Joseph "Joe" Breaux; one brother, Gilbert Dies; and two sisters, Edna Knight and Pauline Dies. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Brenda Griffin Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Brenda Mae Griffin, 64, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano, died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. She is survived by two sons, Farrell Lafont and Luderie "Poodie" Lafont Jr.; one daughter, Rebecca Lafont; one brother, James Griffin; four sisters, Elma Avery, Emily Mayet, Erlene Crosby and Jeanette Orgeron; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Henrietta Lafont and Adam "T-Barree" Lafont; two brothers, Forest and Sherman Griffin; and one sister, Barbara Theriot. She was a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary and a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Charles Portier Picture ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.org/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0806.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Charles Edmund Portier, 78, a native and resident of Houma, died at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Sampay Portier of Houma; six sons, Charles "Chuck" Portier and wife, Theresa, of Broussard, Blair Portier and wife, Sue, Kent Portier, Ricky Portier, Steven Portier and wife, Kaci, and Kirk Portier and wife, Chrystal; two brothers, Phillip Portier of Houma and Daniel Portier of California; five sisters, Maybelle Antill of Gibson, Marion Wunstell, Betty Anselmi, Margaret Pellegrin and Alice Duplantis of Houma; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonce Portier and Haydee Jarveaux Portier; one son, Errol Joseph Portier; and three brothers, Leonce "L.J." Portier Jr., Donald Portier and Fay Portier. He was self-employed of Charles Motor Service and was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lorris Terrebonne Lorris Ben Terrebonne, 85, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2008. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Golden Meadow. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann T. Pitre and Nora "Chick" T. Vegas and husband, Larry; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Cheramie Terrebonne; his parents, Didier and Cleonise Cheramie Terrebonne; and two sons-in-law, Neal Pitre and Norris Orgeron. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of First Baptist Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. ======================== Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Warren Washington Warren "Coot" Grant Washington, 63, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Malcom Washington and wife, Wallena, of Houma; two daughters, Michelle Washington and Tasha Jones, both of Houma; three brothers, Welton Washington Jr. and Alton Washington, both of Houma, and Chester Washington and wife, Paula, of Lafayette; four sisters, Wilma Smith and husband, John, of Monroe, Wavie Washington, Ada Parker and husband, Mike, and Ashanti Washington, all of Houma; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Welton Washington Sr. and Mable McPerson Washington; and his grandparents, Ada and Jeff Washington Sr. and George and Olivia McPherson. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Gertrude Geddes Willis Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =======================================================================