Obituaries for DECEMBER 2008; Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary Parishes, La. Submitted by Cris Tidwell. Last modified: 18 June 2009 Source: The Tr-Parish Times, Houma, La. with permission to reprint. ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://theusgenweb.net/copyright.htm http://theusgenweb.net/la/lafiles.htm ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ======================================================================= Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Audrey Lambert Babin Audrey Lambert Babin, 76, a native of Belle River, La., and a resident of Bayou Blue, La., died Thursday, November 27, at 5:25 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Nary P. Babin, sons, Lonnie Babin and wife Mary, Terry Babin and wife Lisa and Jody Babin and wife Helen; daughter, Willa "Deane or Dee" Tabor and husband Lester; grandchildren, Chasity Authement and husband Everett, Angela Robinson and husband Ed and Lauren Babin; and great- grandchildren, Spencer Authement and Brandon Robinson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dailey and Angela Gros Lambert; and brother, Stanley J. Lambert. She was buried at Rogers Cemetery in Houma, La. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Joachim "Jock" Anthony Benoit Jr. Joachim "Jock" Anthony Benoit Jr., 59, a native and resident of Houma, La., died at 2 p.m. Friday, November 28. He is survived by three sisters Hilda Pitre, Anna Luke of Houma and Shirley Duplantis of Bourg, La.; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joachim A. Benoit Sr. and Stella Verret Benoit. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, at Chauvin Funeral Home with a prayer service to follow. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Russell "Bobby" Joseph Bergeron Russell "Bobby" Joseph Bergeron, 86, a native of Schriever, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, November 28. He is survived by one son, Glenn Bergeron of Houma; four daughters, Mary Chancey, Karol Freeman and husband Laddie, Shelley Ann Crain and husband Greg of Houma, and Kathryn Hammons and husband Roger of Lake Jackson, Tx.; four sisters, Myron Dimaggio of Covington, La., Ruby Cormier of Thibodaux, La., Pat Bergeron and Bonnie Jean Thibodeaux of Houma; seven grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Poirrier Bergeron; his parents, Dewey Bergeron and Laura Ann Boudreaux Bergeron; and one sister, Jackie Duhe. He was a retired manager for Republic Supply and a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War and World War II. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church. He was buried at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Lola Eymard Bourg Lola Eymard Bourg, 81, a native and resident of Galliano, La., died Friday, November 28, at 1:12 p.m. She is survived by her sons, Leroy "Jack" Bourg and Carl Bourg; sister, Alzina Autin; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin J. Bourg; parents, Ocean and Felonise Lafont Eymard; daughter, Janice Boudreaux; and sister, Velma Wunstell. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was buried at St. Joseph Cemetery in Galliano. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Vernice Marie Vizier Brunies Vernice Marie Vizier Brunies, 78, a native of Golden Meadow, La., and a resident of Grand Isle, La., passed away peacefully Thursday, November 27. She is survived by her most beloved grandson, Richard Gary Brunies; two brothers, Harris and Curtis Vizier; one daughter-in-law, Theresa G. Brunies; two adopted granddaughters, Nikki B. Brunies and Dana B. Bernier; one adopted great- granddaughter, Madison Brunies; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by the very recent loss of her only beloved and most cherished son, Gary William Brunies on Oct. 22; her husband, Richard H. Brunies Jr.; her parents, Felicien and Sylvia Esponge Vizier; and one brother, Adam Vizier. Along with her family, she moved to Grand Isle at age 2 and remained a resident of the island until her death. Vern, as she was most commonly referred to, will always be remembered for her love of flowers and the yard work that went into tending them, and also the joy and pride she took in the decorating and the upkeep of her home. She loved animals, especially dogs and Gary's horse Jimbo. She was a homemaker most of her married life, only briefly working outside the home. She was a loyal, loving, devoted and doting wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, godmother, aunt and friend. She whole-heartedly believed and trusted in her God and her Catholic faith. She will be greatly missed and always remembered. She was buried at Our Lady of the Isle Catholic Church Cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Roland Joseph Clement Roland Joseph Clement, 79, a native of Chauvin, La., and a resident of Montegut, La., died Saturday, November 29, at 11:46 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Rita Pellegrin Clement; sons, Michael Clement, Randy Clement Sr. and Mickey Clement Sr. and wife Louella; daughters, Diana Ezell and husband Alton and Dale "Dee" Montgomery and fiancˇ Joseph Boudreaux Jr.; sister, Annie Trahan; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Matilda Scott Clement; sons, Dave and Errol Clement; daughters, Ramona and Norma Clement; brother, Raymond Clement; sisters, Albertina Benoit, Enola Domangue and Shirley Savoie; one grandson; and one great-grandson. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, December 1, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Calvin "Sonny" Crochet Calvin "Sonny" Crochet, 71, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, La., died Wednesday November 26. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Linda Bourg Crochet; three children, Mark Allen Crochet and wife Susan of Houma, La., Stacy Crochet of Thibodaux, La., and Chad Michael Crochet of Morgan City; four grandchildren, Kristen Bergeron, Sadie Crochet, Cody Crochet and Carlie Crochet; his mother, Laura Guillot Crochet of Thibodaux; three sisters, Loretta Richard and husband Hilary, Catherine Naquin and husband Thomas and Madelyn Crochet; his brother-in- law, Wayne Bourg and wife Agnes of Houma; and his sister-in-law, JoAnn Bourg Harrison and husband James of Victoria, Tx. He was preceded in death by his father, Lamry "Pete" Crochet of Thibodaux; paternal grandparents Rosalie and Ferdinand Crochet of Stephensville, La.; and maternal grandparents Emily and Evariste Guillot of Morgan City. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church where he served has a lector/commentator and extraordinary Eucharistic minister. He was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1373. He was a member of AARP and the U.S. Army National Guard, Company 1, BG. 156th Infantry. He was a valued employee of Frank's Motor Company for 42 years and Courtesy Motor Group for 6 years. He was everyone's favorite mechanic. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Interment was at Morgan City Mausoleum. Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Leo Paul Dumas Leo Paul Dumas, 90, a native and resident of Vacherie, La., died Wednesday, November 19, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center in Thibodaux, La He is survived by his son, Thaddeus Dumas; his wife, Brenda Dumas; two brothers, Russell and Anthony Dumas; two sisters, Mary Jane Freeman and Celeste James; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Rose Osborne Dumas; his first wife, Nelva O. Dumas; his second wife, Madelyn Schexnyder Dumas; four brothers, Harry, John, Hayward and Whitney Dumas Sr.; and three sisters, Agnes Wooden, Victorine Simon and Wilborine Steib. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he retired as a master sergeant after a 26-year career in the U.S. Army. He served in the invasion of Normandy, France, during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post 565. He was buried with full military honors at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Cemetery in South Vacherie. Williams and Southall Funeral of Napoleonville, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Conrad Joel Griffin Conrad Joel Griffin, 29, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, La., died Wednesday, November 26. He is survived by his fiancˇ, Shelby Ducote Griffin; son, Halen Ducote; daughters, Hannah Griffin and Heidi Griffin; brothers, Bradley, Eloise Jr., Rodney, Floyd "Picon" and Lloyd "YoYo" Griffin and Roddy Mobley; sisters, Lisa Griffin, Sheila Griffin, Melissa Griffin, Rosalie Griffin and Alva Farbe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloise Griffin Sr. and Bernadine W. Griffin; brothers, Anthony Griffin and Michael Griffin; and sisters, Julia Griffin and Elma Griffin. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, December 1, at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano, La., and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, at Community Bible Church in Cut Off, La. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial at Dardar Cemetery in Golden Meadow. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Jeanne Aucoin Gros Jeanne Aucoin Gros, 87, a resident of Labadieville, La., and a native of Paincourtville, La., died Thursday, November 27. She is survived by one daughter, Paulette Gros, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Gros; her parents, Edward Aucoin and Ida Alleman Aucoin; one infant son, Terry Gerard Gros; brothers, Claiborne Aucoin, Jean "Johnny" Aucoin, Clebert Aucoin, Ulysses Aucoin and Bernard "Benny" Aucoin; and sisters, Stella A. Coupel, Inez A. Trosclair and Bernadette A. Hidalgo. She was buried at St. Philomena Catholic Church Cemetery in Labadieville. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Louella Marie Pellegrin Haddad Louella Marie Pellegrin Haddad, 87, a native and resident of Houma, La., died at 5:53 a.m. Saturday, November 29. She is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Haddad; two sons, Joseph Haddad Jr. and wife Hazel, and Gregory Haddad and wife Karen of Houma; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Evela Gautreaux Pellegrin; four brothers, Magel Pellegrin, Lloyd Pellegrin, Ronald Pellegrin and Glenn Pellegrin; and two sisters, Jeanette P. Daigle and Shirley P. Davis. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Church and Maria Immacolata Catholic Church Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, at Chauvin Funeral Home with a prayer service to follow. She will be buried at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Calicia K. Henry Calicia K. Henry, 89, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Thursday, November 27, at 6:25 p.m. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley H. Kreamer; grandchildren, Sharlene Marcel and husband Dean and Kevin Kreamer and wife Juanita; great-grandchildren, Heather Sorto and husband Manuel, Amber Walker and husband Shane, Matthew Marcel and Natalie Kreamer; and great-great-grandchildren, Hannah, Haleigh and Emmalce Sorto. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruffin Joseph Henry; parents, August J. and Ursula Landry Kreamer; brother, Dolian Kreamer; sisters, Carmalite Gergeron, Dozelia Legnon and Dolia Gemilli; and son-in-law, T.J. Kreamer. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Church and a member of the St. Bernadette Ladies Auxiliary. She was buried at St. Francis II Cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Ethel Gaubert Keller Ethel Gaubert Keller, 84, a native of Thibodaux, La., and a resident of Hahnville, La., died Saturday, November 29. She is survived by her sons, Lois "Johnny" Keller Jr. and Susan, Jeffery Keller and Lynn and Bruce Keller and Wendy; daughters, Sandra Keller and Diana Faucheux and Davis; brother, Irby Gaubert; sister, Leah Cantrelle; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lois L. Keller Sr.; parents, Ambroise and Lean Zeringue Gaubert; daughter, Phyllis Ladner; brothers, Lawrence, Norman, Emerson, Clifford and Dennis Gaubert; sisters, Eunice Robert and Agnes Adams; and grandchild, Jason Keller. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Hahnville with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 John Victor Miorana John Victor Miorana, 53, a native of New Orleans, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Wednesday, November 26. He is survived by Laurie Elizabeth Miorana, Leslie Kaye Miorana, Anthony Miorana Sr., Anthony Miorana Jr., Keith Gallicio, Kimberly Gallicio Labit, Kaley Miorana Johnson and Shae Alexandra Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Joseph and Leah Catherine Borrelli Miorana; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Rose Trentacosta Miorana; and paternal grandparents, John and Leah Dugas Borrelli. He was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Church and a member of the American Heart Association and Habitat for Humanity. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, December 3 at Falgout Funeral Home's chapel with a memorial service at 6 p.m. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Jaelin "J.J." Joseph Naquin Jaelin "J.J." Joseph Naquin, 6, a native and resident of Chauvin, La., died Thursday, November 27. He is survived by his parents, Marty Jr. and Natannya Roberts Naquin; sister, Maelynn Mishell Naquin; grandparents, Marty Sr. and Linda L. Naquin, and Roy Jr. and Evan Sevin Roberts; and great-grandparents, Gillis Sr. and Melva Jane Naquin, Edward LeBouef and Roy Roberts Sr. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Mary Marie LeBouef, Blanche Marie Horton, and Onazip and Agnes Hebert Sevin. He was buried at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La. is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Theresa Breaux Newman Theresa Breaux Newman, 78, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Thursday, November 27, at 12:46 p.m. She is survived by her sons, Elwood "Neg" Theriot, Robert "Squeak" Theriot Sr. and wife Mary June and Carroll Belanger; daughters, Charlene Pellegrin and Lisa Johnson and husband Dean; brother, Tommy Breaux; sister, Shirley Boudreaux; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Marie Boudreaux Breaux; and brothers, Edgar "E.J.", Sergeant Sr. and Ernest "Chompie" Breaux. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony Church and a member of the Bayou Blue Lions Club. She was buried at Bayou Black Cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Linda Quebedeaux Linda Quebedeaux, 66, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Morgan City, La., passed away Wednesday, November 26, in Morgan City. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Quebedeaux of Morgan City; three children, Robert Quebedeaux and wife Pamela of Labadieville, La., Melanie and husband Wayne Lemonier of New Orleans, La., and Timothy Quebedeaux of Morgan City; four grandchildren, Matthew Quebedeaux, Luke Lemonier, Lauren Lemonier and Marcus Bascle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Kate Pitre. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, the St. Mary Parish, AARP and Teche Regional Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary. Linda will always be remembered as a very loving wife and mother. She loved her family and was happiest when taking care of their needs. The sacrifice of doing for others was her true joy. Linda will be sadly missed by all those who loved this wonderful lady. She was buried at St. Francis Mausoleum. Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 George Sanders George Sanders, 54, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Wednesday, November 26, at University Hospital in New Orleans, La. He is survived by two daughters, Chasity Jacquot and Ramsey Jacquot, both of New Orleans; two brothers, Fred Sanders and Charlie Sanders of Thibodaux; three sisters, Barbara Green, Brenda Briggs and Deena Sanders of Thibodaux; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albertha Duncan and Charlie Sanders; and grandparents, Joseph and Anna Sanders. He was Baptist and a U.S. Army Veteran. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux with a religious service to follow. He will be buried at the church cemetery. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Eldon G. Simons Eldon G. Simons, 77, a native of New Orleans, La., and a resident of Raceland, La., died Saturday, November 29. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marion "Jo" Simons; sons, Eldon "Buddy" Simons, William John Simons and Daniel Lee Simons; and three granddaughters, Amy Alvarez, Erin Simons and Angela Simons. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, December 1, at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews, La. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Brookhaven, Ms. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Madeline Talbot Madeline Talbot, 87, a native and resident of Labadieville, La., died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, November 30. She is survived by one daughter, Ann Talbot Traigle; one brother, Edwerd "BB" Thibodeaux; two grandchildren, Timothy Hebert and Wade Hebert; and three great- grandchildren, Brittany Hebert, Lance Hebert and Carly Hebert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rives Talbot; her parents, Cyprien Thibodeaux and Bernadett Talbot Thibodeaux; one daughter, Judy Marie Talbot; three brothers, George Thibodeaux, Adolph Thibodeaux and Munson Thibodeaux Sr.; four sisters, Amy T. Thibodeaux, Lucy T. Tabor, Enola T. Desalvo and Gertie T. Thibodeaux; and one grandson, Corey P. Hebert. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, December 1, and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, at Landry's Funeral Home in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Evelyn Louque Tastet Evelyn Louque Tastet, 85, a native of Paulina, La., and a resident of Raceland, La., died Wednesday, November 26, at 12:40 p.m. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Stanley Tastet; sons, Ronald, Sammy and Barry Patrolia; daughters, Mary Patrolia Hebert, Yola "Jeanie" Patrolia, Darlene Patrolia Harrod, Pamela Patrolia Thibodaux, Evelyn "Noonie" Patrolia Sanchez, and Marie Solet Landry; step-son, Stanley Tastet Jr.; step-daughter, Mabelline Naquin; 42, grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Noe and Yola S. Louque; sons, Nathan Patrolia and Dale Patrolia; daughter Lynette Patrolia; brothers, Clinton, Shirley, Huey and Noe Louque Jr.; sister, Yola Mar Louque; and one grandchild. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Mary Cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 1, 2008 Jerry Allen Willis Jerry Allen Willis, 62, a native and resident of Raceland, La., died Tuesday, November 25. He is survived by his devoted companion of 25 years, Linda Young of Raceland; four sons, Issac Calloway, Jermaine Young, Donald Young Jr. and Donald Young III all of Raceland; three daughters, Michelle Willis of Houma, La., Erica Young of Raceland and Tamela Brown of Texas; one sister, Patricia "Patsy" Folse of Raceland; one brother, Mitchell Willis of Raceland; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Sr. and Martha Willis; two brothers, Johnny Willis Jr. and Laymond Willis; one sister, Everlina Gray; and grandparents, Louis and Beatrice Lawrence. He was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. He loved to D.J. and he loved fishing. He was buried at St. Mathews Baptist Church Cemetery in Mathews, La. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2008 Flore Roger Guillot Flore Roger Guillot, 93, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 2:35 p.m. Sunday, November 30. She is survived by one son, Jerry Guillot and wife Nancy; one brother, Noland Roger and wife Ethel Legendre; one sister, Una R. Borne; two sisters-in-law, Theresa Legendre Roger and Beulah Ordoyne Roger; nine grandchildren, Stephen Guillot Jr. and wife Sheri Schexnayder, Gaynel Guillot Becnel and husband Mike, Sheila G. Pitre and husband Robert, Cheryl G. Thibodaux and husband Gerald II, Kenneth Guillot and wife Suzanne Portier, Bryan Guillot, Monique G. Harvey and husband Brook, Yvette G. LeBlanc and husband Craig, and Grant Guillot and wife Amber McCollough; and 11 great-grandchildren, Erika Ledet, Ashly Pitre, Alex Becnel, Joshua Becnel, Bryan Guillot, Hope Guillot, Kennedy Guillot, Caleb Guillot, Sydney Thibodaux, Cassie Thibodaux and Jordan E. Harvey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Guillot; her parents, Robert J. Roger and Julia Leray Roger; three sons, Claude Guillot Jr., Stephen Guillot and Huey Guillot; one granddaughter, Michelle G. Bourgeois; four brothers, Freddie Roger, John Roger, Wallace Roger and Peter Roger; and four sisters, Clothilde R. Richard, Laura R. LeBlanc, Beatrice R. Peltier and Lena R. Tregre. She was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the Ladies Altar Society and a recipient of a Papal Award. Visitation will be 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, at Thibodaux Funeral Home, and 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Sherry G. Plaisance Sherry G. Plaisance, 63, a native of Lockport, La., and a resident of Raceland, La., died Tuesday, December 2, at 11:55 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Plaisance; sons, Kyle and Abel Plaisance; daughters, Patience Morvant, Zoe Plaisance, Samara Garris, Kathy Dupuy, Michol Foret and Michel Boudreaux; brothers, Walter Patrick Grigsby Jr. and Elwood Grigsby; sister, Susan Klopfenstein; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Patrick Grigsby Sr. and Marie Mae Galiano Grigsby; daughters, Tabitha Plaisance and Kelly Cheramie; and one grandchild. She was a member of Victory Life Church in Lockport. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, December 4, at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, December 5, at Victory Life Church. A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Elsie Mae Adams Elsie Mae Adams, 70, a native and resident of Larose, La., died Thursday, December 4, at 4:18 a.m. She is survived by her brother, Richard Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Pearl L. Adams. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose with mass to follow. She will be buried at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Lillian A. Campo Lillian A. Campo, 87, a native of St. James, La., and a resident of Plattenville, La., died at 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, December 2. She is survived by her son, Philip Campo; and her daughter, Lillie Anne Campo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Campo; her parents, Edgar Albert and Mathilde Gauthreaux Albert; two brothers, Edgar Albert Jr. and Lawrence Albert; four sisters, Agnes Albert, Edna Duhon, Hazel Simoneaux and Elise Simoneaux. She was buried at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Plattenville. Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Sonny Charpentier Jr. Sonny Charpentier Jr., 77, a native and resident of Galliano, La., died Wednesday, December 3. He is survived by his wife, Betty Savoie Charpentier; one son, Daniel Charpentier and wife Patricia; one stepson, Anthony "T-Boy" Charpentier and wife Tina; one daughter, Penny Cheramie and husband Corey; one stepdaughter, Darlene LeBlanc and husband David LeBlanc Sr.; one brother, Clarence Charpentier; two sisters, Louverdia Chabert and Judy Collins; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle Duet; his parents, Sonny Charpentier Sr. and Gerdie Hunter Charpentier; one son, Terry Charpentier; and one great-grandchild, Kolby Keeler. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was buried at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Denis J. "J. Boy" Chenier Jr. Denis J. "J. Boy" Chenier Jr., 70, a native and resident of Vacherie, La., died Monday, December 1. He is survived by two brothers, Paul Chenier and Leonard Chenier; two sisters, Esther Ledet and Sandra Thibodaux; nieces; nephews; grand-nieces; and grand- nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denis J. Chenier Sr. and Eve Zeller Chenier; brother, Lawrence Chenier; and sister, Lois Cortez. He was buried at Our Lady of Peace Church Cemetery in Vacherie. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Elie J. Cheramie Elie J. Cheramie, 93, a native of Galliano, La., and a resident of Cut Off, La., died Thursday, December 4, at 7:40 p.m. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Galjour Cheramie; parents, Leoca and Euziede Adams Cheramie; brothers, Andrew A. Cheramie and Mark J. Cheramie; and sisters, Mercedes C. Guidry, Odaia C. Pierce and Alzire C. Lefort. He was a former oil worker, state trooper, hardware store owner, president of Cheramie Marsh Buggies for 54 years, and served on the board of directors for Citizens Bank, First Interstate Bank, Argent Bank and Hibernia Bank. He was a member of the Cattleman's Association and enjoyed raising cattle, hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Rosary Catholic School. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, December 8, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with mass to follow. He will be buried at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cut Off. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Roy John Clement Roy John Clement, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Tuesday, December 2. He is survived by his wife, Frances Rodrigue Clement; daughter, Debora "Debbie" Clement; brother, Edward Clement; sister, Mary Breaux; grandson, Chet Clement and wife Jaclyn; and three great-grandchildren, Ethan Clement, Carter Clement and Kade Cunningham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Clement Sr. and Althea Coustant Clement; brother, Walter Clement Jr.; and sisters, Althea Landry and Amy Folse. He was buried at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Cemetery in Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Madeline Hutcherson Ellender Madeline Hutcherson Ellender, 93, a native and resident of Bourg, La., died at 8 p.m. Monday, December 1. She is survived by her three sons, Edward Ellender Jr. and wife Ruby Bergeron Ellender, Judson Ellender and wife Connie Pellegrin Ellender and Clark Ellender and wife Judy Scott Ellender; three daughters, Helen E. Pitre, Dorothy E. Prosperie and husband Miguel, and Darlene E. Bergeron and husband Stanley III; daughter-in-law, Barbara Breaux Ellender; son-in-law, Horace Cunningham; three brothers, Larry Hutcherson, Eldon Hutcherson and Floyd Hutcherson; three sisters, Lillian Cunningham, Margie B. Clement and Lydia Falgout; 28 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 30 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Ellender Sr.; parents, Whitney Hutcherson and Clara Deroche Hutcherson; her son, Whitney Ellender; her daughter, Adeline E. Cunningham; two brothers, Rudolph Hutcherson and John Hutcherson; adopted brother, Ervin "Bill" Hutcherson; and two sisters, Elaine LeBlanc and Elodie Fanguy. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church. She was buried at St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Hazel Danos Fisher Hazel Danos Fisher, 79, a native of Cut Off, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, December 2. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Lefort Plaisance and husband Phillip; one brother, Harris Danos; one sister, Berna Danos; six grandchildren, Jodi, Charlie and Jake Lefort, and Claire, Colin and Cain Plaisance; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Fisher Jr.; her parents, Joseph and Rosalie Cheramie Danos; three sons, Rickey, Tommy and Danny Lefort; one brother, Roy Danos; and three sisters, Helena Plaisance, Bernice Hogan and Elmire Martin. She was a loving and wonderful mother and grandmother, who loved spoiling her children, grandchildren and those around her. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6, at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial at Larose Baptist Church Cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Jeannette R. Guillot Jeannette R. Guillot, 77, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 2:17 a.m. Wednesday, December 3. She is survived by her brothers, Johnny, Stanley, Ralph, Phillip, Patrick and Michael Guillot; sister, Ruby Guillot; seven nephews; and four nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Guillot and Mabel Naquin Guillot; and two brothers, Edgar Joseph Guillot and Dennis Paul Guillot. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, December 6, at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Albert "A.J." Hue Jr. Albert "A.J." Hue Jr., 49, a native of Schriever, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died at 1:20 a.m. Monday, December 1. He is survived by his father, Albert Hue Sr.; one son, Joshua Lee Hue; two brothers, Clifton Hue and wife Laura and Calvin Hue Sr. and wife Alice; and four sisters, Mary Jane Hue; Dorothy Martin, Carol Allemand and husband Royce, and Sara Hue. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Theriot Hue; and one sister, Bessie Hue. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, December 6, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever with a memorial service to follow. He will be buried at the church cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Mary Michel Landry Mary Michel Landry, 94, a native of Marrero, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, December 2. She is survived by four sons, Gary Landry and wife Laura of Gardena, Ca., Lambert Landry and wife Rosie of San Antonio, Tx., Arnold Landry and wife Cathy of Madison, Ms., and Terry Landry and wife Connie of Clinton; two daughters, Simone L. Stein of Chackbay, La., and Mary Beth L. Rodrigue and husband Brian of Raceland, La.; one sister, Corinne M. Raziano, of River Ridge, La.; 15 grandchildren, Gary Landry Jr., Kevin Landry, Gretchen S. Rhodes, Johann Stein, Kirsten S. Graham, Christina L. Harris, Graham Landry, Shannon L. Schmidt, Kelley L. Brock, Matthew Landry, William Landry, Derrick Landry, Seth Landry, Brian Rodrigue Jr. and Ryan Rodrigue; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lambert Landry; her parents, Rozario Michel and Teresa Scanio Michel; three brothers, Murphy Michel, Simonie Michel and Salvadore Michel; one sister, Josie M. Tassin; and one son-in-law, Huey Stein. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 5, and 9 a.m. 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6, at Thibodaux Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Eleanor Granier Matherne Eleanor Granier Matherne, 71, a native and resident of Des Allemands, La., died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, December 3. She is survived by her husband, Jack R. Matherne; her mother and step-father, Sedonia and Celestine Dempster; one son, Marlon J. Matherne and wife Kem; three daughters, Jackie Williams and husband Joey, Myra Baudoin and husband Avery and Rachelle Tregle and husband Baron; two brothers, Irvin and David Granier; two sisters, Adeline Foster and Loretta Landry; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Ivan Granier. She was buried at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Claude "Faheem" Nixon Claude "Faheem" Nixon, 50, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Monday, November 24. He is survived by his son, Eyba K. Brown; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Harvey Nixon; his sister, Earline Nixon Smith; and grandparents, Joe and Louise Ballard Harvey. He was buried at Southdown Cemetery. Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Dorothy Greco Orgeron Dorothy Greco Orgeron, 86, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 2:15 a.m. Thursday, December 4. She is survived by three daughters, Joan O. Galloway, Judy O. LeBlanc and Mary O. Reulet; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Algernon J. Orgeron; her parents, Philip Greco and Agnes Coco Greco; one son, Philip J. Orgeron; and brothers, Anthony Greco, Samuel Greco and Vincent "Bush" Greco. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 8, at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux with mass to follow at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Harold "Black" Anthony Pitre Harold "Black" Anthony Pitre, 77, a native of Terrebonne, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died at 10:21 p.m. Wednesday, December 3. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Trahan Pitre of Houma; two sons, Wayne Pitre and wife Gaynell of Montegut, La., and Christopher John Pitre and wife Jeannie of Houma; one daughter, Hollie Eschete and husband Billy Sr. of Montegut; grandchildren, Joshua Pitre, Kelly Pitre, Rusty Pitre, Billy "B.J." Eschete Jr., Tiffany Pitre, Katie Eschete, Dustin Pitre and Kenneth Pitre; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Pitre and Anicia Hebert Pitre; three brothers, Jules Pitre, Aaron Pitre and Albert Pitre; and five sisters, Libby Burch, Ilene Bonvillain, Elsie Mae Porche, Janette Buquet, Jennie Bergeron. He was a self-employed carpenter and fisherman. He was a U.S. Marine veteran who served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9608, a past commander of the Marine Corps League and a member of the East Park Recreation and Volunteer Fire Department. He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Earl Savoie Earl Savoie, 86, a native of Gheens, La., and a resident of Larose, La., died Wednesday, December 3. He is survived by his wife, Edwina Danos Savoie; one son, Karl Savoie and wife Stacey; one daughter, Gail Danos; one brother, Houston Savoie; one sister, Elta Fonseca; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sidonia Savoie; one daughter, Pamela Savoie St. Pierre; one granddaughter, Amaris St. Pierre; four brothers, Sergis, Alton, Horace and Forrest Savoie; and three sisters, Jane Plaisance, Annie Pennison and Vernice Ordoyne. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a retired employee of the Valentine paper mill and a former member of the Lafourche Parish School Board. He enjoyed gardening and fishing and was an avid Saints fan and was known for his whistling and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. He was buried at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery in Larose. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Sterling Shepherd Sterling Shepherd, 49, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, La., died Saturday, November 29. He is survived by his devoted companion, Marie Lee; parents, Samuel and Charlotte Shepherd; son, Dupre Lee and companion Brittnay Lee; daughters, Dawn Johnson and Maisha and husband LaQuentin Davis; brothers, Samuel Shepherd, Jr. of Kansas, Stanley Shepherd of Houma, La., Victor Shepherd and wife Robin of Hahnville, La. and Jason Shepherd and wife Yvonne of Holland; sister, Angela George and devoted companion Shawn Steward; grandparents, Joseph and Ruth Riley and Sam Shepherd and Mary Scott; and 11 grandchildren. He was Baptist and a member of Pleasantview Baptist Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at Community Funeral Home with the funeral services to follow. Burial will be at Southdown Cemetery. Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 5, 2008 Leroy Martin Theriot Leroy Martin Theriot, 73, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Terrebonne Parish, La., died Tuesday, December 2. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine E. Theriot; son, Craig Theriot; daughters, Faye Theriot of Baton Rouge, La., Sheila Theriot Miller and husband Alfred Miller of New Orleans, La., and Karen Short and husband Calvin Short of Houma; brother, Milton John Theriot of Houma; sisters, Mildred Theriot of Houma, Geraldine Howard of Gray, La., and Bernadine Theriot of Houma; four grandchildren, Kenjatta Verdin, Nikki Theriot Allen, Brandy Verdin Austin and Nicholas Short of Houma; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by her parents, Virginia Douglas Theriot and Webster Theriot; and grandparents, James Theriot, Sr. and Lucy Panks Theriot and Amelia Williams Douglas and Eloi Douglas. He was past president of the now non-existent Golden and Pleasure Club for 25 years, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 1317 3rd Degree, a past Faithful Navigator of The Knight of Columbus Assembly # 336 Judge A.J. Caillouet, past member of The Order of Alhambra Farragona Carvan # 245 (once a local Chapter), past Grand Knight of The Knights of Peter Claver Council # 338 3rd Degree, past usher of St. Lucy Catholic Church, financial secretary of St. Lucy Catholic Church and NAACP - Financial Secretary. He was a market manager for Rouse's Supermarket and a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 6, at St. Lucy Catholic Church with the funeral services to follow. Burial will be at St. Francis # 2 Cemetery. Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Shannon L. Aucoin Shannon L. Aucoin, 32, a native of Golden Meadow, La., and a resident of Larose, La., died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday, December 4. He is survived by his mother, Heidi Marie Cheramie; stepfather, Patrick Melancon; two sons, Brandon and Jace Aucoin; two brothers, Paul Jarvis, Jr. and David Collins; and two sisters, Selena Vizier and Kristie Collins. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Lynn Aucoin. He was buried at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano, La. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Donald J. Besson Donald J. Besson, 89, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 9:34 a.m. Friday, December 5. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Dantin Besson; one son, Bruce Besson and wife Barbara; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Besson and Beatrice Baye Besson; one grandchild, and one sister, Dorothy Adema. Visitation will be 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux with mass to follow. He will be buried at the church cemetery. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Steven Lee Chiasson Steven Lee Chiasson, 53, a native of Larose, La., and a resident of Valentine, La., died Saturday, December 6. He is survived by his parents, Herman P. and Lula Mae Chiasson; brothers, Ted Chiasson and Michael Chiasson and wife Joyce; sister, Deborah Chiasson Cheramie and husband Carl White; nephews, Alan Cheramie and Billy Chiasson; and nieces, Lee Ann Cheramie and Joni Chiasson. He was preceded in death by his godchildren, Michelle Chiasson and Angela Stevens. He was Catholic and enjoyed watching football. He will be missed by family and friends. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland, La., with a religious service to follow. He will be buried at Barrios Cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Roy "Joe" Delaune Roy "Joe" Delaune, 99, a native of Labadieville, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died Saturday, December 6. He is survived by one daughter, Jo Ann Delaune Faslund and husband John; grandchildren, Dionne Faslund Smith and husband Brian and Brent Anthony Faslund and wife Michele; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Brittany and JoLee Faslund; and step-great-grandchildren, Alexis Kraemer and Austin Naquin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie Richard Delaune; his parents, Joseph Delaune and Victoria Clause Delaune; one great-grandchild, Blaine Michael Faslund; and four sisters, Hilda D. Reed, Nora D. Guillot, Alice D. Prendergest and Jeanne D. Boudreaux. He was owner/operator of Delaune's Mobil for 23 years. He will be missed by family and friends. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church with mass to follow. He will be buried at St. Joseph Cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Odette Francis Fryou Odette Francis Fryou, 92, a native and resident of Labadieville, La., died at 5:18 a.m. Thursday, December 4. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Fryou and Marie Boudreaux Fryou. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of St. Philomena Church. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Labadieville with mass to follow. She will be buried at St. Philomena Cemetery. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Melba Gautreaux Gisclair Melba Gautreaux Gisclair, 84, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Saturday, December 6. She is survived by four sons, Robert "Bobby" Voclain, David Voclain Sr., Nathan Voclain Sr. and Dale Voclain Sr.; two daughters, Constance "Connie" Martin and Phyliss Quinones; one brother, Wade J. Price; and two sisters, Myrle P. Carson and Genelee "Jenny" Fazzio; 22 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Albert J. Voclain Sr.; second husband, Ebdon J. Gisclair; two sons, Albert J. Voclain Jr. and Gary P. Voclain Sr.; five brothers, Louis, Johnny, Edward, Lawrence and Joseph Price; and three sisters, Ramona P. Blanchard, Dinna P. Medice and Leola Naquin. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, December 8, at Samart Funeral Home in Houma and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Francis de Sales #1 in Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Mark Lee Harper Mark Lee Harper, 46, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of New Orleans, La., died at 8:07 p.m. Wednesday, December 3. He is survived by his mother, Mary Jude Fakier Serra; stepfather, John Serra; father, Wayne L. Harper; stepmother, Anita Harper; two sisters, Diane Harper Carmouche and husband Jimbo and Deborah Harper Christian and husband Phil; stepsister, Jennifer Landry, and husband John; two stepbrothers, Bret Cuneo and wife Penny and Darren Cuneo; grandmother, Hilda Harper; four nephews, Hunter Logan, Carmouche Christian, Harper Christian and Connor Cuneo; and three nieces, Victoria Carmouche, Jade Cuneo and Jannan Cuneo. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Flossie Fakier, and Peter Harper; and two cousins, George Cobb and Glenn Fakier. He was employed with Home Depot in the paint department in New Orleans and was a 1980 graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma with mass to follow. He will be buried at St. Francis de Sales #2 Cemetery in Houma. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Amanda Rita Ellender Hummel Amanda Rita Ellender Hummel, 87, a native and resident of Pointe-Aux-Chenes, died at 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 5. She is survived by four sons, George A. Hummel Jr., and wife Shirlene, Paul A. Hummel and wife Iliana, Thomas A. Hummel and wife Susan and Timothy A. Hummel and wife Sheri; one daughter, Diane H. Taub and husband Leon; one sister, Wilma E. Brown; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, George A. Hummel Sr.; her parents, Harrison Ellender and Margueritte Guidry Ellender; one son, Gerald Hummel; one brother, Harrison "Dooney" Ellender; and one sister, Hilda Ellender. She retired in Pointe-Aux-Chenes 30 years ago in her parents home. She was a retired registered nurse and a graduate of Charity Hospital in New Orleans, La. She also helped serve as a nurse to family and friends all her life. She was a member of the Lions Club, a Eucharist Minister, a Lector, a religion teacher in her parish and a devout Catholic. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, masses are preferred. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, December 8, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Michael "Mike" Paul LeBlanc Michael "Mike" Paul LeBlanc, 42, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Chauvin, La., died at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3. He is survived by three brothers, Curtis LeBlanc and fiance Charlene Wallis, Charles Fuselier and wife Kim and Richard Skains and wife Theresa; four sisters, Ursula English and husband Michael, Debra LeBlanc, Jennifer Caillouet and husband Clyde and Kim Olivier and husband Robert, Jr.; eight nieces, Sinamon, Chanel, Tammy, Charity, Barbra, Kerry, Dawn and Jammie; seven nephews, Steven, Gabe, Kyle, Robert, Billy, Richard and Randy Jr.; and numerous loved ones, Louie Ledet, Colt, Chenoa and Cheyenna Willis, Trish and Chauvin family and Chris Salas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Paul LeBlanc and Joyce Pauline Ellis LeBlanc; three brothers, Randy Skains, Anthony Skains and Jimmy Hodge; and one niece, Tyra Olivier. Services will be announced at a later date. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Donald John Poirrier Donald John Poirrier, 82, a native and resident of Houma, La., died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, December 7. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Hatch Poirrier of Houma; four sons, Wynn and wife Paula Pontiff Poirrier, Jerry and wife Kitty Falgout Poirrier, Bruce and wife Patty Naquin Poirrier of Houma and Bryan and wife Stacy Hilbun Poirrier of Baton Rouge, La.; two sisters, Lois Poirrier of Houma and Marian Williams of Chalmette, La.; nine grandchildren, Brady Poirrier, Jennifer and husband Mathew Parfait, Jason Poirrier, Jared Poirrier, Jessica Poirrier, Kristy and husband Steven Mason, Jerry Jay and wife Camee Gros Poirrier, Trey Poirrier and Peyton Layne Poirrier; and three great-grandchildren, Jewel Mason, Ava Mason and Seth Poirrier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lozin Camille Poirrier and Marie Augustine Erato Poirrier; his stepmother, Lucille Leontine Faivre Poirrier; one brother, Ray Poirrier; and two sisters, June Bergeron and Emma Engeron. He was a retired postal employee with Exxon Dealer and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a parishioner of Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at Chauvin Funeral Home with mass to follow. Burial will be at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Joseph Luby (Mr. Tee) Rousseau Joseph Luby (Mr. Tee) Rousseau, 87, a native of Larose, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Friday, December 5, at 5:15 p.m. He is survived by his sons, Luby and wife Linda and Ronnie Rousseau; daughters, Priscilla Rousseau, Karen and husband Norton Bourg and Connie and husband Randy Authement; brother, Louis Russo; sister, Annabelle LeBouef; grandchildren, Joe and Matt Watson, Derek, Dawn and Joseph Bourg, Angie Leger, Tiffany Rousseau, Jessica Griffin, Kristen and Justin Stelly and Joshua Burnley; and 11 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Pellegrin Rousseau; parents, Sam and Anna Richardelle Russo; brothers, Sam Jr., Peter and Irvin Russo; and sisters, Rose Boudreaux and Josephine LeBlanc. He was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and a member of the V.F.W. He was a parishioner of Annunziata Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Annunziata Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at Falgout Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow. Burial will be at Garden of Memories. Falgout Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Barbara Ann Sampey Solet Barbara Ann Sampey Solet, 61, a native of Gibson, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died at Friday, December 5. She is survived by two sons, Kirby F. Solet Jr. and Mickey J. Porche; four daughters, Penny Dehart, Cindy Solet, Kellie Solet and Paula Porche; one stepson, Kirby P. Solet; four stepdaughters, Pam Lindsay, Karen Arabie, Sharon Solet and Tina Solet; six sisters, Evelyn Portier, Mable Bonvillain, Helen Boudreaux, Shirley Bourgeois, Ann Delaune and Annie Falcon; 25 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kirby Solet, Sr.; parents, Early and Ruby Arceneaux Sampey; stepson, Lovince "Snookie" Solet; two brothers, Gordon and Warren Sampey; one sister, Betty Karpenski; and one step-grandchild. She was buried at Rogers Cemetery. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Mae L. Somme Mae L. Somme, 90, a resident of Des Allemands, La., died at 7:47 p.m. Thursday, December 4. She is survived by one son, Bert Danny Somme. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Z. Somme. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands with mass to follow. She will be buried at St. Gertrude Catholic Church Cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Adeline Ordoyne Trosclair Adeline Ordoyne Trosclair, 84, a native of Chackbay, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 10 a.m. Friday, December 5. She is survived by three sons, Melvin, Jerry and O'neal Trosclair Jr.; one daughter, Vicky T. Gehbauer; and 17 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, O'Neal Trosclair Sr.; her parents, Joachim and Victoria Ordoyne; two sons, Roy Trosclair Sr. and Bryant Trosclair; one daughter, Judy Trosclair; seven brothers, Robert, Clifton, Ferdinan, Clincy, Eulice, Duly and Clarence Ordoyne; and two sisters, Cora Percle and Claudia Rodrigue. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay with mass to follow. She will be buried at Trosclair Cemetery in Chackbay. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 8, 2008 Mildred LeBouef Voisin Mildred LeBouef Voisin, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, December 7. She is survived by two sons, Patrick L. Voisin and Randy Voisin Sr.; one brother, A.J. LeBouef; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvyn Voisin; her parents, Lorina Cuno LeBouef and Alces LeBouef; one son, Cecil Voisin; one brother, Drewby LeBouef; one sister, Dorrina Eschette; one granddaughter, Jessica Sue Voisin; and two great-grandchildren, Dawson Voisin and Randi Voisin. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma with funeral services to follow. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Donald Joseph Cooks Donald Joseph Cooks, 49, a native of Thibodaux, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday, December 3. He is survived by his wife, Karen Foster; daughter, Ariel Cooks; brothers, Ernest Cooks, Jr., Lloyd Cooks and Henry Cooks; and sisters, Mercedes Cooks, LeeAnna Brown, Gail Kenny and Gilda McGuire. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Cooks, Sr. and Myrtle Jefferson Cooks; sister, Jannie Mae Cooks; and grandparents, Henry Cooks, Lee Anna Cooks, Leonard Jefferson and Jannie Clark. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a chef with Coastal Catering Company. He was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Visitation will be on 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, at Morning Star Baptist Church in Thibodaux with burial at Morning Star Cemetery # 2. Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Elsa Hernandez Lopez Elsa Hernandez Lopez, 74, a native of Cuba and a resident of Houma, La., died Thursday, December 4, at 2:26 a.m. She is survived by her husband, Rogelio C. Lopez; brother, Eusebio Hernandez; and sister, Hilda Hernandez. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvaro and Hilda Alvarez Hernandez. No services are scheduled. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Tuesday, December 9, 2008 Andrea "Suzie" Oliver Andrea "Suzie" Oliver, 60, a native of Lubbock, Tx., and a resident of Larose, La., died Friday, December 5, at 9:05 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Bill W. Bernard; daughter, Brett Bernard Guidry; and brothers, Marion Andrew "Andy" Oliver and Theodore Joseph "Teddy" Oliver. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Nathan A. and Lucia Collins Oliver; and brother, Nathan Allison Oliver III. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 259 in Golden Meadow, La. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with mass to follow. She will be buried at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano, La. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Wilma Gautreaux Gaudet Wilma Gautreaux Gaudet, 88, a native and resident of Lockport, La., died Tuesday, December 9, at 11:40 a.m. She is survived by her sons, Julien Gaudet (Donna), Ronald Gaudet (Annie), Roy (companion Dennis), Philip (Carolyn "Cat") and Merrill Gaudet; daughters, Linda Gaubert (Danny), Janice Davaine (Jesse), Kathleen LaCombe (Mike), Gayle Arceneaux (Chris), Wilma Matherne (Faron), Evelyn "Lynn" Gaudet and Celeste Theriot (Brent); 23 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Joseph Gaudet; parents, Philip Gautreaux Sr. and Mathilda Barrios Gautreaux; sons, Wayne, Steve and Robert Gaudet; brothers, Johnny, Philip Jr. and Edward Gautreaux; sisters, Jeanne Galiano, Inez Allemand, Marie Dufrene, Earline Chiasson and Mae Gautreaux; and one grandchild. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 83. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, December 11, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, December 12, at Falgout Funeral Home in Lockport. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with burial at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Ronald "Ham" Paul Hernandez Ronald "Ham" Paul Hernandez, 61, a native of Mathews, La., and a resident of Raceland, La., died Monday, December 8. He is survived by his wife, Dawn S. Hernandez; sons, Todd C. Hernandez and Ronn M. Hernandez and wife Crystal; daughter, Katie M. Hernandez; step-sons, Justin Simoneaux and Andrew Plaisance; brother, Raymond Hernandez Sr.; sister, Emily Hernandez-Faust; aunt, Lucille Ford; and grandchildren, Laura A. Hernandez, Rebecca L. Hernandez, Hannah E. Hernandez, Devin J. Hernandez, Gavin M. Hernandez and Blake T. Parker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Joseph and Eldora Marie Gautreaux Hernandez; brothers, Roy J. Hernandez Sr. and C.J. Hernandez; and sisters, Joyce H. Larousse, Anna Faye H. McElroy and Sara H. Hedman. He was an avid LSU Tigers fan and enjoyed listening to Swamp Pop music. He was retired from Cytec Industries in Waggaman, La. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, December 11 at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Raceland and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, December 12, at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday with burial at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Stanley J. Theriot Stanley J. Theriot, 87, a native of Raceland, La., and a resident of Harvey, La., died Sunday, December 7. He is survived by his son, Peter Randall Theriot and wife Suzie; daughter, Linda Sue Heyd and husband Phil; and grandchildren, Eric and Jacob Theriot. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary H. Theriot; parents, Albert and Aimee R. Theriot; brother, Joe Theriot; and sisters, Anna Belle Parsons and Iola Legendre. He was a member of the Raceland VFW and American Legion Post 349. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, December 11, at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland with mass to follow at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. He will be buried at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Armanda Isabel "Belle" Avet Armanda Isabel "Belle" Avet, 79, a native of San Diego, Tx., and a resident of Houma, La., died after a long illness Monday, December 8. She is survived by her husband, James Merlin Avet; one sister, Sylvia Alma Lopez of Hebbronville, Tx.; three daughters, Linda Avet of Metairie, La., Kathy Avet of Houston, Tx., and Mary Boudreaux and husband David of Houma; four grandchildren, Jessica Lee Chilton Salinas of Spring, Tx., Steven Boudreaux, Christopher Boudreaux and Alicia Boudreaux of Houma; four great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan G. Garcia and Alicia Gomez Garcia; one sister, Anna Maria Quintanilla; and one grandson, James Everett Chilton. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who touched many lives in the Lisa Park subdivision and St. Bernadette Church communities of Houma. She was buried at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Charles Burnham Charles Burnham, 63, a native of Louisville, Ms., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died Monday, December 8. He is survived by four stepsons, Butch, Terry, Sonny and Troy Benoit; two stepdaughters, Deborah Thibodaux and Priscilla Pitre; five brothers, Melvin, Marvin, Leon, Johnny and Gene Burnham; three sisters, Myrtis Boater, Margie Lishman and Betty Adams; 13 step-grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Burnham; his parents, William Burnham and Beatrice Cherry; one brother, Jack Burnham; and one grandchild. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Eugene John Champagne Jr. Eugene John Champagne Jr., 90, a native and resident of Theriot, La., died Wednesday December 10, at 2:58 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Raymonde Lemor Champagne of Theriot; sons, Albert Champagne of Bayou Dularge, La. and Philippe Champagne of Bayou Dularge; daughters, Evelyn Hall and husband John of Abbeville, La., and Loraine Duhe' and husband Roy of Madison, Ms.; sister, Virgie Lee LeBeouf of Houma, La.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene John Champagne Sr. and Noicia Theriot Champagne; brothers, Lawrence Champagne and Laban Champagne; and sisters, Lydie Chauvin, Eva Labbe and Inez Orgeron. He was a retired school teacher with the Terrebonne Parish School Board for 26 years and a retired vegetable farmer. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday December 11, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 12 p.m. 2 p.m. Friday December 12, at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church with burial at St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Wilma Rita Gaudet Henry Wilma Rita Gaudet Henry, 79, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Saturday, December 6. She is survived by her children, Michael Henry, Gayle Lambremont, Bonnie Benoit and husband Mark, and Gwen LeBlanc and husband Tony; one brother, Alfred Paul; two sisters, Pearl Lagraize and Esthelina Naquin; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Emilenne Lagarde Gaudet; four brothers, Clay, Lynn, Carroll and Burtis Gaudet; and four sisters, Emileene, Shirley, Loretta and Hazel Gaudet. She was buried at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Cemetery in Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Joseph Norbert Himel Joseph Norbert Himel, 83, a native of Chackbay, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 7:40 a.m. Tuesday, December 9. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Ethel Barrilleaux Himel; two daughters, Vicki Himel Hebert and husband Emile Jr., and Kathi Himel Melancon; four grandchildren, Joey Nicole Hebert, Brent Joseph Melancon, Jeri Hebert Austin and husband Jeremy and Jennifer Melancon Naquin and husband Clint; one great-grandchild, Chaz Thomas Daigle; and two sisters, Beatrice H. Easley and Doris H. Aucoin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emma Clement Himel and Walter Himel; four sisters, Elva H. Chiasson, Anna Moe H. Raziano, Delores H. Porrier and Gertrude H. Owens; two brothers, Edward Himel and Norman Himel; and one son-in- law, Harold "Moon" Melancon. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Breton during World War II and was a member of the Thibodaux Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was a member of West Thibodaux Fire Company. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, December 12, at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Steve Kokinos Sr. Steve Kokinos Sr., 88, a native of Salem, Ma., and a resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday, December 9, at 10:30 a.m. He is survived by his sons, Steve Kokinos Jr. and wife Leland and Harold Kokinos and wife Bambi; daughters, Donna Tragethon and husband Donald Trussel and Emily Kokinos; sisters, Mary McGhee, Angie Kokinos and Katie Redmond; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Irene Hious Kokinos; five brothers; and three sisters. No services are scheduled. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Percy C. LeCompte Percy C. LeCompte, 86, a native and resident of Chauvin, La., died Tuesday, December 9. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Laurella Duplantis LeCompte; two sons and spouses, Jesse and Etha Ann LeCompte and Aswell and Donna LeCompte; two daughters and spouses, Brenda and Terry LeBlanc and Nell and Freddie Crochet; three brothers, Chester, Aubrey and Charles LeCompte; two sisters, Helen Soudelier and Barbara Breaux; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruffin Charles and America Pitre LeCompte; two brothers, Lester and Cyrus LeCompte; and one sister, Dorothy LeCompte. He was a World War II veteran of the Philippines and a retired boat builder and boat captain. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin with mass to follow. He will be buried at the church cemetery. Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 John P. Levron Sr. John P. Levron, Sr. passed away Wednesday, December 10, at the War Veterans Home in Reserve, La., at the age of 82. John was a life long resident of Schriever, La. He served in the Army for 10 years and was a sergeant at the end of his tour. He was a World War II veteran and received several Medals of Honor while serving. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Eunice Simoneaux Levron. Together they have four children, John Peter Levron, Jr., husband of Katrina B. Levron, Linda L. Blanchard, wife of Larry Blanchard and Alice L. Blanchard; one brother, Rodney Levron; one sister Stella Peltier; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Mr. Levron was preceded death by his son Larry Levron; his parents; four brothers; and one sister. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday December 13, at St. Joseph Co- Cathedral in Thibodaux, La., with mass to follow. Burial will be at St. Bridget Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Tiges J. Martin Tiges J. Martin, 82, a native of Golden Meadow, La., and a resident of Larose, La., died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, December 9. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois Ledet Martin; two sons, Murphy Martin and Michael Martin; one daughter, Mary Loupe and husband Vern; three sisters, Hazel Tauzin, Nolda Griffin and Albana Danos; three grandchildren, Holly Bouffanie, Wade Martin and Jared Loupe; and three great-grandchildren, Jacob and Jade Martin and Sadie Bouffanie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Francis and Augusta Doucet Martin; and one sister, Gustavia Adams. He was a retired Lafourche Parish employee and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He received the Purple Heart and Silver Star and was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling and was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose with mass to follow. He will be buried at the church cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Johnny Anthony Naquin Johnny Anthony Naquin, 61, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Bayou Blue, La., died Tuesday, December 9, at 7:10 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Thibodaux Naquin; sons, Johnny A. Naquin and wife Norma and Evans J. Naquin and wife Michelle; daughter, Frankie Naquin Solet; brothers, Norman Jr. and Mark Naquin; sisters, Judy Naquin Dupre and Brenda Naquin Hotard; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Sr. and Olivia Blanchard Naquin; and brother, Francis Paul Naquin. A memorial services will be held at Safe Harbor Ministries at a later date. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 O'neil P. Rhodes O'neil P. Rhodes, 75, a native of Morgan City, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died Tuesday, December 9. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Frye Rhodes; three sons, Garrett, Neil and Don Rhodes; one daughter, Janet Cavalier; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adam Rhodes and Mary Crappell Rhodes; five brothers, Hilton, Davis, Julius, Nolton and Anatole Rhodes; and one sister, Edith Breaux. He was buried at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Ruby Giroir Roddy Ruby Giroir Roddy, 95, a native and resident of Houma, La., died at 12:02 a.m. Tuesday, December 9. She is survived by one son, Nolan Roddy Jr. and wife Marian of Houma; four daughters, Yvonne Williams of Winter Park, Fl., Holyn Cole, Geraldine "Gerry" Hebert, and Mary Ann Callahan and husband Theodore of Houma; 15 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Joseph Roddy Sr.; one daughter, Nell Lyons; her parents, Joseph Giroir and Ida Mae Braud Giroir; two brothers, Nolan Giroir and Robert "Bob" Giroir; two sisters, Mildred Thibodeaux and Ida Mae Toups; and one great-grandchild, Kodie Cole. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, December 11, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, December 12, at Annunziata Catholic Church. Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Belta Loupe Sampey Belta Loupe Sampey, 87, a native and resident of Lockport, La., died Wednesday, December 10, at 6:51 p.m. She is survived by her sons, Clarence Jr. and Kirby (Ronnie) Sampey; daughters, Joyce Bruce, Jane Chiasson, Carolynn Rome, Virgie Bruce, Kathy Seven, Rita Richoux, Annie Boudreaux, Linda Taylor, Peggy Bergeron and Brenda Chiasson; brothers, Leroy and Wilcliff Loupe; 40 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Rock" Sampey; parents, Leon and Maggie Chiasson Loupe; brothers, Davis, Sidney and William (Emile) Loupe; sister, Leonia L. Delaune; sons-in-law, Norris Truxillo, Jacob Bruce, Crobett Adams and Leroy Bruce; and grandchildren, Cody Adams and Donnie Lagarde. She loved house cleaning and her flowers. She was Catholic. Visitation will be 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 William "Willie" Savoie William "Willie" Savoie, 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Bayou Cane, La., died Tuesday, December 9, at 6:40 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Thibodeaux Savoie; and sisters, Marion Benoit and Doris Daigle. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Eva Stevens Savoie; brothers, Lawrence and James Jr. Savoie; and sisters, Mae Thibodeaux, Olivia Carrol and Gertrude Matherne. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, December 12, at St. Bernadette Church in Houma, La., with the funeral services to follow. Burial will be at St. Francis #2 Cemetery. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Cecile L. Simoneaux Cecile L. Simoneaux, 84, a native of Plattenville, La., and a resident of Napoleonville, La., died at 5:10 a.m. Monday, December 8. She is survived by her sons, Paul Simoneaux and Thomas Holmes and Louis Simoneaux Jr.; one brother, Roy J. Landry; four grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis J. Simoneaux Sr.; her parents, Albert Landry and Anaise Boudreaux Landry; three brothers, Albert J., Claude and Numa Landry; and her faithful companion, Nicky. She was buried at St. Anne Catholic Church Cemetery in Napoleonville. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Marilyn Pitre Sumrall Marilyn Pitre Sumrall, a native and resident of Cut Off, La., died Sunday, December 7. She is survived by two sons, Bobby Rousse and wife Kathy and Richie Sumrall and wife Irmala; one daughter, Susan "Pixie" Gouaux and husband Phillip; two sisters, Daisy Griffin and husband Gus and Lola Brown and husband Francis; 11 grandchildren, Peter Rousse, Wade Rousse, Dionne O'Brien, Andrea Gouaux, Jeanee Freeman, Aimee O'Gwynn, Laura Engemann, Louise Lawson, Mattie Gouaux, Anastasia Sumrall and Darius Sumrall; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elie and Rita Lafont Pitre. She was buried at Cheramie Cemetery in Cut Off. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Stanley J. Theriot Stanley J. Theriot, 87, a native of Raceland, La., and a resident of Harvey, La., died Sunday, December 7. He is survived by one son, Peter Randall Theriot and wife Suzie; one daughter, Linda Sue Heyd and husband Phil; and two grandchildren, Eric and Jacob Theriot. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary H. Theriot; his parents, Albert and Aimee R. Theriot; one brother, Joe Theriot; and two sisters, Anna Belle Parsons and Iola Legendre. He was a member of the Raceland VFW and the American Legion Post No. 349. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, December 11, at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland with mass to follow at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. He will be buried at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 V.R. "Ray" Thornton Jr. V.R. "Ray" Thornton Jr., 79, a native of Lufkin, Tx., and a resident of Assumption Parish, La., died at 9:25 a.m. Friday, December 5. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lee Ann O'Quinn Thornton; one son, V. Ray Thornton III and wife Connie of Napoleonville, La.; two daughters, Vickie Lynn Maeder and husband John of Conroe, Tx., and Virginia Ann Thornton and fianc¸ Billy Mabile of Napoleonville; two step-daughters, Vikki Ward Taft and husband Justin of Springfield, Il., and Rex Ann Ward of Napoleonville; one sister, Betty Keys of Eugene, Or.; brother-in-law, Charles O'Quinn and wife Janette of Avinger, Tx.; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, V.R. Thornton Sr. and Lela B. Thornton Glass; one brother, Gordon C. Thornton; his stepfather, James E. Glass; and two step-brothers, Billy and Harold Glass. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Korean conflict. He was president of Cane Air Inc. and served many years as president of both the Louisiana and National Aerial Applicators Association. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday, December 11, at First Baptist Church in Napoleonville with a religious service to follow. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Thursday, December 11, 2008 Robert Elise Toms Robert Elise Toms, 77, a native of Friendship and a resident of Houma, La., died Monday, December 8. He is survived by his wife, Alice Harper Toms of Houma; son, Michael Edwin Toms and wife Lynn Toms; daughter, Dianne Thomas; brothers, Wesley Toms, Jimmy Lane Toms, Larry Hughes Toms and Jerry Dale Toms; sisters, Serona Fay Plunkett, Mary Sue Blood, Agnes Eddieman and Dawn Eddieman; grandchildren, Jamie Lynn Toms Jones, Jessica Ann Toms, Luke Toms, Sarah Teague and Jeremiah Redmond; and great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Jones, Logan Jones, Arthur Glen Teague and Ellie Teague. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Westley Toms and Arva Elizabeth Caskey Toms; brothers, Revis Wayne Toms and Tommy Roy Toms; and sister, Rene Droddy. He was a retired foreman with McDermott and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Christ Baptist Church, 1700 East Tunnel Blvd., Houma, La. 70363. He was buried at Carolina Baptist Church Cemetery in Saline. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Annie Warren Bourque Annie Warren Bourque, 82, a native of Conotoe, N.C., and a resident of Houma, La., died Wednesday, December 10. She is survived by three sons, David Bourque and wife Paula of Houma, Danny Bourque of Houma and Howard Bourque and wife Ginger of Houma; one daughter, Jane Lake and husband James of Coldspring, Tx.; seven grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Annie Crisp Warren; and one brother, Russell Warren. She worked for the U.S. Department Interior in Washington, D.C. and Avon for 32 years. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, December 15, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, at Thibodaux Funeral Home. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with burial at Grace Christian Memorial Garden in Houma. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Brayden M. Chiasson Brayden M. Chiasson, 18 months, a native of Lockport, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 2 a.m. Friday, December 5. He is survived by Oliver Graham Sr., Shirley Allen, Theresa Graham, Oliver Graham Jr., Donna Graham, Salvidor Graham, Alan Rodriguez Sr., Alan Rodriguez Jr., Cleore Chiasson, Cecile Irene Gauthreaux, Donald Chiasson, Doris Thibodaux, Robert Thibodaux, Carol Louque, Robert Chiasson, Roy Chiasson, Hosanna Chiasson, Robbie Chiasson, Windy Chiasson, Shane Chiasson, Jeremy Chiasson, Angel Hebert, Heidi Tabor, Thelma Dantin, Thomas Dantin, Rita Dantin, Julie Dantin, Claude Blanchard, Anna Blanchard, John Mobley Sr., John Mobley Jr., Albert Mobley, Victor Mobley, Stella Mobley, Aiyanna Mobley and Huey L. Cheramie. He was preceded in death by Penny C. Graham; and Joey P. Chiasson. Brayden loved life to the fullest. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 15, at First United Pentecostal Church, House of Prayer in Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Joey P. Chiasson Joey P. Chiasson, 27, a native of Gretna, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 2 a.m. Friday, December 5. He is survived by Oliver Graham Sr., Shirley Allen, Theresa Graham, Oliver Graham Jr., Donna Graham, Salvidor Graham, Alan Rodriguez Sr., Alan Rodriguez Jr., Cleore Chiasson, Cecile Irene Gauthreaux, Donald Chiasson, Doris Thibodaux, Robert Thibodaux, Carol Louque, Robert Chiasson, Roy Chiasson, Hosanna Chiasson, Robbie Chiasson, Windy Chiasson, Shane Chiasson, Jeremy Chiasson, Angel Hebert, Heidi Tabor, Thelma Dantin, Thomas Dantin, Rita Dantin, Julie Dantin, Claude Blanchard, Anna Blanchard, John Mobley Sr., John Mobley Jr., Albert Mobley, Victor Mobley, Stella Mobley, Aiyanna Mobley and Huey L. Cheramie. He was preceded in death by Penny C. Graham; and Brayden M. Chiasson. Joey loved working on diesel engines and landscaping, which he mastered. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 15, at First United Pentecostal Church, House of Prayer in Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Emile "Nue" Fields Emile "Nue" Fields, 61, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Wednesday, December 10. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Jenny Johnson Fields; four sons, Brent Fields, Eric Fields and wife Rita, Garett Fields and Joshua Fields and wife Candace; one daughter, Nikki Lynn Fields; two brothers, Harry and Johnny Fields; three sisters, Velma F. Duet, Audrey F. Rupp and Joyce F. Traigle; his father- in-law, Moise Johnson; and seven grandchildren, Chelsea, Jacob, Erica, NaKia, Mya and Trinity Fields and Sadie Rochel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lelia Roger Fields; one brother, Edward J. Fields; two sisters, Mary Ann Fields and Marie F. Thibodaux; and his mother-in-law, Leander Lee Johnson. He was an employee of Duet Welding (Capital Welding) for 42 years. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, at Thibodaux Funeral Home with a religious service to follow at the funeral home chapel. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Penny C. Graham Penny C. Graham, 52, a native of Gretna, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 2 a.m. Friday, December 5. She is survived by Oliver Graham Sr., Shirley Allen, Theresa Graham, Oliver Graham Jr., Donna Graham, Salvidor Graham, Alan Rodriguez Sr., Alan Rodriguez Jr., Cleore Chiasson, Cecile Irene Gauthreaux, Donald Chiasson, Doris Thibodaux, Robert Thibodaux, Carol Louque, Robert Chiasson, Roy Chiasson, Hosanna Chiasson, Robbie Chiasson, Windy Chiasson, Shane Chiasson, Jeremy Chiasson, Angel Hebert, Heidi Tabor, Thelma Dantin, Thomas Dantin, Rita Dantin, Julie Dantin, Claude Blanchard, Anna Blanchard, John Mobley Sr., John Mobley Jr., Albert Mobley, Victor Mobley, Stella Mobley, Aiyanna Mobley and Huey L. Cheramie. She was preceded in death by Joey P. Chiasson; and grandson, Brayden M. Chiasson. Penny loved helping and teaching her grandsons Trey and Brayden. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 15, at First United Pentecostal Church, House of Prayer in Thibodaux. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Alaila Janae LeBlanc Alaila Janae LeBlanc, 13 days old, died at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Saturday, December 6. She is survived by her parents, Latasha Williams of Belle Rose, La., and Alvin LeBlanc of Donaldsonville, La.; two brothers, Kaelin Williams and Janquil Monroe; her grandparents, Regina Williams of Belle Rose and Donald Williams of Donaldsonville, and Mildred LeBlanc and Raymond Chatman of Donaldsonville; her great-grandparents, Dorothy and Darryl Goulden of Donaldsonville and Warren and Carolyn Parker of Belle Rose; and numerous relatives. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, at Rose Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Belle Rose. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Mary Barbara Chaission LeBoeuf Mary Barbara Chaission LeBoeuf, 65, a native of Dulac, La., and a resident of Bayou Blue, La., died Wednesday, December 10. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence J. Pitre Jr.; sons, Shane LeBoeuf and wife Juanita, Frank LeBoeuf and wife June and James LeBoeuf and wife Victoria; daughters, Margie Ollis and Gloria Key and companion Bud Bergeron; brothers, Glenn Chaission and Lindberg Chaission; sisters, Betty Ann Pitre, Muriel Rodrigue and Shirley Rodrigue; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junius and Viola Lambas Chaission; brother, Rogers Chaission; and sisters, Rita Landry and Thelma Gisclair. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 12, and 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Louis Catholic Church with burial at Rogers Cemetery. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Abel "Mr. Blue" LeBrun Abel "Mr. Blue" LeBrun, 95, a native and resident of Plattenville, La., died at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, December 10. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virgie Bourg LeBrun; one son, Baron "Doogie" LeBrun; five daughters, Sheryl LeBrun and friend James "Bimbo" Bourgeois, Mona Robbins and spouse Kenny Robbins, Debbie Alleman and spouse Claiborne Alleman, Missy Coupel and spouse Harry Coupel, and Liz Rafferty and spouse Richard Rafferty; one daughter-in-law, Kimberly L. LeBrun; 10 grandchildren, Brittany R. Landry and spouse Eric J. Landry, Tiffany Robbins, Ciji Coupel and fiancˇe Brandon "Foxxy" Hebert, Candace Coupel, Jeremy Coupel, Christian Alleman, Kaitlyn LeBrun, Kristina LeBrun, Kara Rose LeBrun and Nikki Rafferty; and two great-grandchildren, Sheridan Hebert and Jace Coupel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Rosalie Delaune LeBrun; one son, Michael A. LeBrun; one brother, Alfred LeBrun; and two sisters, Rosa LeBrun and Marcelle L. Verret. He was a retired foreman from the Assumption Parish Police Jury and a bartender at Bayou Side Golf Course. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville, La., with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Napoleonville. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Ervin "Pinyy" J. Loupe Ervin "Pinyy" J. Loupe, 73, a native and resident of Kraemer, La., died Thursday, December 11, at 4:09 a.m. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elsie H. Loupe; sons, Nolan Loupe, Wesley Loupe and wife Norma and Lloyd "Digo" Loupe and wife Diana Tregle; brother, Eugene Loupe; sisters, Essie Mae Folse and Esma Cortez; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Evelyn Cortez Loupe; son, Manuel "Big E" Loupe; and sister, Betty Jane Clement. He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, December 12, at 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, at St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday with burial at the church cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Lynn Burns O'Neal Lynn Burns O'Neal, 72, a native of New Orleans, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Wednesday December 10, at 1:43 p.m. She is survived by her sons, David O'Neal and wife Melissa and Deutsche O'Neal III and wife Maria; daughters, Mary O. Ruffino and husband Richard, Laurie O. Guichard and Elizabeth O. Poirrier; grandchildren, Richard Ruffino II, Joseph Guichard, Matthew Guichard, Christian O'Neal, Sarah O'Neal, Abigail O'Neal, Madeline O'Neal, Deutsche O'Neal IV, Meredith O'Neal, Sanders Poirrier, Ava Poirrier and Michael Porrier; step-grandson, Nicholas Guichard; and great- granddaughter, Nadia O'Neal. She was preceded in death by her parents, Loys and Wilber David Burns; husband, A.D. O'Neal Jr.; granddaughter, Margaret Michael Ruffino; and son-in-law, Ramon Guichard Jr. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Francis Church. Special thanks to Ormond Nursing Center and Drew Francis, R.N. of St. Catherine's Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Vandebilt Catholic High School, 209 South Hollywood Rd. Houma, La. 70360 Visitation will be 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral with a memorial service to follow. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Alexie J. Plaisance Jr. Alexie J. Plaisance Jr., 71, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, La., died Wednesday, December 10, at 10:40 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Marlene I. Plaisance, sons, Alexie and Richard Plaisance; daughters, Desiree Plaisance, Gert Gallier, Lisa Trosclair, Denise Higgins, Jessica Plaisance and Stephanie Costello; 24 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexie Sr. and Gertrude D. Plaisance; brothers, J. Wayne Plaisance and Kip J. Plaisance Sr.; and grandchild, Ashley Costello. He was the owner/president of John Plaisance & Sons Wetlands Management and Fur buying firm founded in the 1920's by his grandfather. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a former member of the Millennium Port Commission. He was a past president of Restore or Retreat Inc., the Louisiana Land Owners Association, the Louisiana Intracoastal Seaway Association, Nicholls Alumni Federation, Nicholls Student Government Association, and the Golden Meadow Lions Club. He was a former zone chairman for the Lions Club International, and a former director of the Lafourche Parish Chapter of the American Red Cross. He served with the Lafourche Parish Police Jury in 1966 and 1967 and the Lafourche Parish School Board 1966-1972. He had a great love and passion for our wetlands and dedicated himself to seeking restoration solutions and funding. In particular he was one of the founders of "Restore or Retreat" an organization of individuals working on the development of the "Third Delta Channel" which would rebuild our valuable wetlands. It has been his dream and prayer that this be accomplished. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Brandon De'Andre Price Brandon De'Andre Price, 6, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died Saturday, December 6. He is survived by his parents, Charles Price Jr. and Debbie Moses Price of Thibodaux; three sisters, Brittany L. Price of Thibodaux, Lakish B. Price of White Castle, La., and Quinte Van Rigamiour of Beligum; three brothers, Charles Price III of White Castle, Willie J. Price and Jermey D. Price of Houston, Tx.; and great-grandmother, Earline S. Wolfe of Thibodaux. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Brandon Charles Moses and Darios DeAndre Price; grandparents, Delores Moses, Robert Wilson Charles Price Sr., Celeste Price and Willie "Pa Pea" Lewis Jr.; great-grandparents, Henry and Eldora Price, Mary Sneeze Sylvain and Rev. Freddie Sylvain Sr., Daddy Taylor Johnson and Vienta Johnson and Willie Moore Sr. He attended Thibodaux Elementary School. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux. The religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with burial at St. Peter Baptist Church Cemetery in Thibodaux. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Hilda Brown Simon Hilda Brown Simon, 91, a native and resident of Paincourtville, La., died at her home Saturday, December 6. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce S. Whitaker of White Castle, La., and Hilda Gail Anthony of Paincourtville; three sons, Robert Simon Jr. of Lynwood, Ca., Rummel C. Simon of Paincourtville and Malcolm B. Simon of Fort Walton Beach, Fl.; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Simon Sr.; three daughters, Audrey S. Clay, Gloria Simon and Rosa J. Simon; one son, Samuel Simon; three sisters; and one brother. She was a homemaker. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Paincourtville. A religious service will be at 12 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Precious "Sier" Stewart Precious "Sier" Stewart, 65, a native of Napoleonville, La., and a resident of Lake Charles, La., died at Lake Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, Monday, December 8. She is survived by four daughters, Anna Greenup and Angella Stewart of Lake Charles, Lucille Cooks of Thibodaux, La., and Wendy Stewart of San Antonio, Tx.; four brothers, Mervin Sr., Wallace Sr. and Ronald Gustave Sr., of Napoleonville, and Peter Gustave of Lake Charles; two sisters, Agnes Thomas of Napoleonville and Maude Burdis of Thibodaux; 22 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evester Stewart Sr.; one sister, Audrey Washington; and one brother, Lawrence Gustave Jr. She was a homemaker. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at St. Paul Baptist Church in Napoleonville with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Augustine "Gussie" Bourg Taylor Augustine "Gussie" Bourg Taylor, 92, a native of Bourg, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Thursday December 11. Beloved wife of the late Captain George B. Taylor; daughter of the late Francis and Josephine Charpentier Taylor; mother of Sandra Falcon and husband Delton of Houma, Shannon Lirette and husband Brent J. of Cypress, Tx., Susan Guidroz and husband Steve of Houma, Sally Jo Haydel and husband Al of River Ridge, La., and the late George Robert Taylor; sister of the late Lawrence Bourg, the late Francis "Temon" Bourg, the late Benny Bourg, the late Robert "Bobby" Bourg, Josephine "Nanny" Junot of Houma, Nellie Giblaint of Mobile, Al., and the late Beaulah Toups; grandmother of George Falcon Sr., Stacie Kilgore, Gretta Jo Calongne, Jaime Stuart, Stephani Siddon, Sarah Guidroz, Sheri Guidroz, Erika Haydel, Adam Haydel; and great-grandmother to George Joseph Falcon Jr., Karoline Calongne, Blake Stuart, Isabella Siddon, Katelyn Kilgore, Katharine Calongne, Bret Stuart and Luke Siddon. Her greatest legacy was the love of her family and her deep and undying faith and trust in God. She was Catholic and a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. She was the former President of the St. Francis Ladies Alter Society and member for 30 years. She was also a member of the American Legion Society The F.O.P. Auxiliary. She was the recipient of the Bishop's Medal for her dedication to the Catholic church. She was salutatorian of her graduating class at St. Francis de Sales Academy in 1933. She graduated from South Louisiana Business College in New Orleans in 1934. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday December 14, at Chauvin Funeral Home, 5899 Highway 311, Houma, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday December 15, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Ledora Marie Dusenberry Theriot Ledora Marie Dusenberry Theriot, 81, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Wednesday, December 10, at 5:55 p.m. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth M. Theriot, Robert J. Theriot and Xavier L. Theriot Jr.; daughters, Susan "Sue" Wright and Jessica Brignac; brother, Alcide Dusenberry Jr.; grandchildren, Thomas "T.J." Wright, Kidd Theriot, Denise Plaisance, Xavier Theriot III, Brittany Brignac and Madelyn Brignac; and great- grandchildren, Zoe Theriot, Shaya Plaisance and Elisia Plaisance. She was preceded in death by her husband, Xavier Lois Theriot Sr.; parents, Alcide Dusenberry and Maggie LeBlanc Dusenberry; brothers, William J. "Slim" Dusenberry and Wilbert P. Dusenberry; and grandchild, Shane Wright. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, traveling, playing bingo, fishing and visiting with friends at the Shady Acres Senior Center. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, December 14, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, December 15, at Falgout Funeral Home in Houma. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church with burial at St. Francis #2 Cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Shanna Marie Wiggins Shanna Marie Wiggins, 23, a native and resident of Napoleonville, La., died at Terrebonne General Medical Center Monday, December 8. She is survived by one daughter, Peyton Rihanna Wiggins; her parents, Bessie Mae Wiggins and John Lewis; her stepfather, Percy Naquin; two sisters, Tabitha and Jasmine Wiggins; five brothers, Branden, Aaron, Dontrea and Eric Wiggins and John Lewis Jr.; her godmother, Cathy Ray; her godfather, Charles Bernard; one nephew and godchild, Chance Wiggins; her godchild, Dashell Woods; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Vivian and Hosea Wiggins; her paternal grandmother, Josephine Lewis; and her paternal grandfather, Louis Jones. She was a nursing assistant with First Southeastern Home Care of Houma. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, at Evening Star Baptist Church in Napoleonville with a religious service to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Cortney Jamal "Buff" Williams Cortney Jamal "Buff" Williams, 25, a resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday, December 9. He is survived by his devoted friend, Kayla Williams; mother, Martha Skidmore; father, Clayton Shelvin; stepfather, Ernest Skidmore; sons, Kendall Jamal Williams and Jalen Jamal Jones; stepdaughter, Katelynn Carter; brothers, Clayton Williams, Jeremy Shelvin and Ernest Channing Skidmore; sisters, LaTausha Williams, Cantrell Shelvin and Rasheedah Shelvin; and grandmother, Mary Elouise Bonnet. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elestine Westley; and grandmother, Dorothy Victor. He was Baptist and a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Community Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, at First Corinthian Baptist Church with burial to follow at Halfway Cemetery. Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Friday, December 12, 2008 Kerry Allen Woods Kerry Allen Woods, 42, a native of Albany, N.Y., and a resident of Houma, La., died Wednesday, December 10. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Woods; two daughters, Micky Dana and Brandy Dana and husband Richard Foret; two brothers, Kenny Woods and wife Kimmy and Kurt Woods; one sister, Kelly Domangue and husband Mickey; five grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Patricia Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Woods Jr. and Carol Backstrom Woods. Donations to help with funeral expenses would be appreciated. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 13, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma with a religious service at 7 p.m. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Monday, December 15, 2008 Beatrice Darcey Babin, Beatrice Darcey Babin, 97, died peacefully at Heritage Manor of Houma, La., Tuesday, December 9. She is survived by one sister, Lucille Cunningham; two nephews, Ronald Cunningham and Kenneth Darcey; two nieces, Carol Cunningham and Jeanette Darcey Savoie; as well as several beloved great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Babin; her parents, Jules and Julia Darcey; three brothers, Vesta, Milton and Nolan Darcey; one nephew, Charles Cunningham; and one great-nephew, Craig Cunningham. In 1943, Bea and her brother Nolan bought Bob's Cafˇ on Main Street in Houma. Bea took on the task of doing all the cooking. As World War II raged on, servicemen from nearby military bases frequented Bob's Cafˇ for delicious and economical plate lunches. Because of her soft heart and charitable nature, a request for something to eat was never refused to those who could not pay. After her marriage, her husband, Philip, helped manage the cafˇ with her. Little Bea stayed with the work she loved until failing health forced her to give it up in her mid-80s. Beatrice will always be remembered for her generosity and kindness to others. She will be sorely missed by the family she leaves behind. Private funeral services for family and friends will be at a later date. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 15, 2008 Marguerite Baudoin Benoit Marguerite Baudoin Benoit, 83, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 12:05 p.m. Friday, December 12. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Clifton Benoit; one sister, Louise Baudoin Perez of Thibodaux; eight children, Judith Benoit of Texas, Edgar Benoit and wife Debbie of Schriever, La., Ransdell Benoit of Labadieville, La., June Benoit of Thibodaux, Jerome Benoit and fiancˇ Dian of Thibodaux, Mitchell Benoit and wife Melodia of Thibodaux, Pamela B. Dominique and husband Robert of Houma, La., and Sheila P. Gilbert and husband Michael of Thibodaux; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Baudoin and Henriette Ordogne; and six siblings, Henry Baudoin, Lucille B. Fremin, infant Anna Mae Baudoin, Sylvain H. Baudoin, Nelson J. Baudoin Sr. and Clifton Baudoin. She was a lifetime member of American Ex-Prisoners of War. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Ferdinand Lefort Unit No. 11, Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Auxiliary No. 5097 and Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, National Unit. She was Catholic and a parishioner of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church where she was an honorary member of Christ the Redeemer's Ladies Altar Society. She was a BISCO Leader and recipient of the Angel Award. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, at Thibodaux Funeral Home and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 15, 2008 Mary "Dus" L. Gregoire Mary "Dus" L. Gregoire, 88, a native and resident of Dulac, La., died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, December 13. She is survived by three daughters, Pearly Parfait, Gertie Pierre and Lydia Duthu and husband Ted; four sons, Paul "T-Boy" Gregoire Sr., Antoine "T-Man" Gregoire Sr., Joseph "NuNu" Gregoire and Julius Gregoire and wife Frances; 26 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Evelina Solet Lodrigue; her husband, Albert Gregoire Jr.; one daughter, Mary "Meon" Trosclair; one brother, Antoine Lodrigue; three sisters, Stella Verdin, Margie Gregoire and an infant sister; one grandson, Mitch Gregoire; and two great-granddaughters, Tiffany Billiot and Madison Richoux. She was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and a wonderful mother and grandmother. Visitation will be 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, December 15, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, at Chauvin Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Eloi Cemetery in Dularge, La. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 15, 2008 Elvy Landry Elvy Landry, 98, a native of Chackbay, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 5 a.m. Saturday, December 13. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Doiron Landry; two stepsons, Gary Doiron and wife Sonja, and Mark Doiron; one stepdaughter, Patricia Doiron Delaune and husband Ronald; five grandchildren, Doug and Drew Delaune, Austin, Kristina and Lucas Doiron; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Landry and Amelia Rodrigue Landry; six brothers, Volcar, Cyril, John, Oliver, Alcee and Ilsene Landry; and five sisters, Oliva Landry, Claire Landry, Rose Mary Rome, Elia Plaisance and Hilda Landry. He was buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Raceland, La. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 15, 2008 Cynthia Gros Naquin Cynthia Gros Naquin, 58, a native of Thibodaux, La., and a resident of Des Allemands, La., died after a valiant fight with cancer Thursday, December 11. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Stanford J. Naquin; four sons, Blaine, Blake, Barrett and Brady; three daughters-in-law, Natalie, Mary and Brook Naquin; five siblings, Wayne, Ricky, Timmy, Chris and Julie G. Ellis; five half-brothers and half-sister, Bobby, Jerry, Billy, Daryl Gros and Sherry Gros; five grandchildren; and numerous relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Whitney J. Gros Jr. and Shirley Aucoin; and two sisters, Peggy Gros and Susan G. Peltier. The funeral service was Monday, December 15, at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Des Allemands. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 15, 2008 Francis "Cody" Naquin Jr. Francis "Cody" Naquin Jr., 66, a native and resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday, December 11. He is survived by his wife, Ann Mire Naquin; his father, Francis "Bozo" Naquin; his children, Monica Bergeron, Nikki Andras, Frances Russell and Brandon Naquin; one sister, Shirlene Robichaux; one brother, Richard "Dickie" Naquin; and his grandchildren, Makayla Russell, Quin Bergeron and Darrell Andras. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Oncale Naquin; and his grandparents, Dave and Pauline Legendre Naquin and Luc and Octavie Clement Oncale. He was buried at St. Joseph Cemetery. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 15, 2008 Francis Eulin Richard Sr. Francis Eulin Richard Sr., 79, a native and resident of Labadieville, La., died at 3:35 p.m. Friday, December 12. He is survived by one wife, Flavia T. Richard; three sons, Francis E. Richard Jr., James T. Richard Sr. and Melvin J. Richard; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Seraphin Richard and Estella R. Richard; and one brother, Clyde Richard. Burial was at St. Philomena Catholic Church Cemetery in Labadieville. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 15, 2008 Gaston J. Simon Gaston J. Simon, 84, a native of Vacherie, La., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died at 6:18 a.m. Friday, December 12. He is survived by his wife, Adeline Richard Simon; two sons, Rodney Simon and wife Debbie, and Robert Simon and wife Geraldine; two daughters, Cathe DeRoche and husband Glenn, and Deirdre Broussard and husband Vance; two brothers, Nolan and Raymond Simon; three sisters, Rosemary Luquette, Mary Margaret Hotard and Lucille Gendron; 10 grandchildren, Crystal, Rodney and Rickey Simon, Daniel, Christopher and Angelle DeRoche, Taylor Simon, Andre, Adrienne and Caroline Broussard; and one great-grandchild, Claire DeRoche. He was preceded in death by his parents, Omer Simon and Sophie Heltz Simon; two brothers, Willie and Elmore Simon; and two sisters, Rosalie Bacas and Odette Simon. Burial was at St. Philip Catholic Church Cemetery in Vacherie. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Ernest Deroche Sr. Ernest Deroche Sr., 80, a native of Ashland Plantation, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Monday, December 15. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Bonvillain Deroche; two sons, Ernest Deroche Jr. and wife Terri, and Dwayne Deroche and wife Sheila; one daughter, Donna Henry; one brother, Joseph Deroche; two sisters, Joyce Pitre and Rita Duplantis; six grandchildren, Scotti and Brandon Henry, Toby, Corey, Channing and Amber Deroche; and two great-grandchildren, Haleigh Henry and Cameren Deroche. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Deroche and Edna McElroy Deroche; and one brother, Gordon Deroche. He was buried at Terrebonne Memorial Park. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Phyllis Duet King Phyllis Duet King, 80, a native and resident of Houma, La., died at 11:10 a.m. Sunday, December 14. She is survived by two sons, E. Peter King Jr. and wife Darlene Whatley King of Houma, and Michael Philip King and wife Brenda King of Houma; one daughter, Cindy King Duplantis and husband Mark J. Duplantis of Houma; one brother, Paul Duet and wife Lauralee of Houma; two sisters, Rita D. Adams and Eleanor D. Savoie of Houma; one son-in-law, Glenn Michael Fanguy Sr.; seven grandchildren, Kristie Jo King, Mark Dorman King and wife Michelle, Lisa King, Michael King Jr., Donna Faye King, Becky Lee Fanguy and Patty Ann Fanguy; and five great- grandchildren, Erika Jo, Hayden Peter, Courtney Eaton, Kylie Paige King and Emmi Faye King. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Elphie Peter King Sr.; her parents, Andrew Jackson Duet and Azile Eymard Duet; three brothers, Steve Duet Sr., Lee Duet and Collins Duet; one sister, Malvina D. Theriot; and one grandson, Glenn Michael Fanguy Jr. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. She was buried at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Travis Joseph Bergeron Travis Joseph Bergeron, 22, a native of Killeen, Tx., and a resident of Thibodaux, La., died Saturday, December 13. He is survived by his parents, Craig Anthony and Tammy Clause Bergeron; one brother, Brant Charles Bergeron; his grandparents, A.C. and Linda Clause and Linsay Guillot Bergeron; his godparents, Troy Clause and Cammy Clause Savoie; his uncles, Jacob Clause, Donald Savoie, Ward Hebert, Brian Bergeron Sr. and Keith Dugas; his aunts, Missy Clause Hebert and Donna Bergeron Dugas; and his cousins, Kayla Danos, Collin Hebert, Christopher Dugas, Brian Bergeron Jr., and Trenton and Torin Clause. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Thomas Joseph Bergeron. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, December 18, at Thibodaux Funeral Home with mass to follow at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Odette Breaux Miss Odette Breaux, 99, was called home by the Lord Monday, December 15, after suffering a stroke at St. Martin's Home in Baltimore, Md. She was born in Mathews, La., and lived in Lockport, La., and New Orleans, La., where she was a medical technician for Dr. Perret and Dr. Nix. After retiring, she lived at Peace Lakes Towers and then at Mary Joseph Residence. Following Katrina, she lived in Baltimore where she was lovingly cared for by the Little Sisters of the Poor. Miss Breaux is survived by her brother, Henry Anthony Breaux and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Octavia Olivia Dalferes and Henry Joseph Breaux; and her sisters, Annette Bertaut, Bertha Hauck, Ursula Chauvin, Argentine Zeringue and Eleanor Thuer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, Md. 21228-3698. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, December 18, at St. Hilary of Poiters Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be at 11 a.m. with burial at Holy Savior Cemetery. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Monday, December 22, 2008 Mary "Grace" Callahan Mary "Grace" Callahan, 80, a native and resident of Theriot, La., died Saturday, December 20, at 1:42 A.M. She is survived by her son, Randy Callahan and wife Marsha; daughters, Robin Callahan Kraemer and husband Timothy, April Callahan Giles and husband Gregory and Tammy Callahan Boudreaux and significant other Dwight Duplantis; brothers, Paul Chauvin and Gerald Chauvin; sisters, Sally Gautreaux and Patricia Schultz; grandchildren, Alida Young, Haley Kraemer, Becky Ponthier, Kevin Giles, Roger Kraemer, Adam Callahan, Jenny Arceneaux, Chase Callahan, Kaysie Boudreaux, and Dillon Boudreaux; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randoloph M. Callahan; parents, Peter Paul and Susan Theriot Chauvin; and sisters, Jessie Lee Ball and Pauline Marks. She was a member of the American Legion Lenox Hotard Post Ladies Auxiliary and an avid gardener of vegetables and flowers who grew prize tomatoes. She was a redfish angler and a devoted mother who loved her children and grandchildren. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, at St. Eloi Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow. Burial will be at St. Eloi Catholic Church Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Bernice Crochet Curole Bernice Crochet Curole, 93, died Sunday, December 28. She is survived by one son, Bob Curole and companion Lou Bourgeois; one daughter, Katherine Richardelle and husband E.J.; five grandchildren, Cheryl Cheramie and husband Rickey, Jimmy Richardelle and wife Cori, Darryl Richardelle and wife Lisa, Lisa Melancon and husband Scottie, and Bonnie Gradney; five great-grandchildren, Danielle and Sydney Richardelle, Marcus Curole, Devin Melancon and Ty Gradney; two step-grandsons, Christian and Derek Kim; six sisters, Annie Crochet, Cecilia Chatagnier, Agnes Babin, Irene Michel and husband Victor, Dorothy Didier and Frances Sellars; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Hector Curole; her parents, Clovis Crochet Sr. and Isabella Guillot Crochet; three brothers, Clovis Jr., Peter and Paul Crochet; and two sisters, Velma and Isabella Crochet. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, La., with mass to follow. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Cathy Marie Harvey Dempsey Cathy Marie Harvey Dempsey, 46, a resident of Geismar and Donaldsonville, La., died Sunday, December 21 at Hospice of Baton Rouge, La. She is survived by her husband, Owen Dempsey Sr.; three sons, Corey Harvey and wife Tonya of Baton Rouge, Leven Harvey and wife Lakisha of Atmore, Al., and Owen Dempsey Jr. of Geismar; three daughters, Dawn Harvey of New Orleans, La., Wennifer Young and Jennifer Young of Plaquemine, La.; four stepdaughters, Latonya Coleman, Paula Dempsey, Majorie Dempsey and Stacey Dempsey of Pontiac, Mi.; six sisters, Dianne McKinney and husband the Rev. Michael McKinney Sr., Katrena Keyes and husband Ray of Donaldsonville, Beverly Green of Donaldsonville, Patricia and Elice Parker of San Diego, Ca., Betty Murray and husband Wayne of Belle Rose, La., and Gail Manuel and husband Terrence of St. James, La.; five brothers, Michael Harvey and wife Florence of St. James, Morris Harvey and wife Jacqueline of Baton Rouge, Rodney Harvey, Spencer Harvey and wife Dionne of Donaldsonville, and Dr. Kevin Barnes and wife Brenda of Oakland, Ca., two brothers-in-law, Shed Dempsey of Pontiac, Mi., and Rudolph Dempsey of Gonzales, La.; five sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Jackson and husband Henry of Greensburg, Audrey Mae Tooks of Pontiac, Mi., Linda Cushenberry and husband Leroy and Lois Cushenberry of Geismar and Hanna Cushenberry and husband Larry of Dallas, Tx.; 16 grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Mae Harvey; maternal grandparents, James and Castoria Harvey; one brother, Charles Harvey; and one sister Gail Harvey Allen. She was buried at Protestant Cemetery in Donaldsonville. Williams and Southall Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Gladys Guidry Dover Gladys Guidry Dover, 88, a native of Houma, La., and a resident of Dularge, La., died Saturday, December 27. She is survived by her sisters, Edna Guidry Duplesis and Ruby Guidry Hotard; grandchildren, Jimmy Dover and wife Jenny and Bobby Dover and wife Eileen; and great-grandchildren, Ashley, Kendall, Amaya and Gracen Dover. She was preceded in death by her spouse, James Dover; parents, Armand Guidry and Nettie Bourgeois Guidry; son, Robert Dover; sisters, Effie Fields, Edith Naquin, Pearl Benoit, Verna LaJaunie and Nettie Guidry; and brothers, James Guidry and Calvin Guidry. She was a retired school teacher with Terrebonne Parish. She was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church and a member of the St. Eloi Ladies Altar Society. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday December 30, at Chauvin Funeral Home and 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday December 31, at St. Eloi Catholic Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Floyd J. Dugas Floyd J. Dugas, 90, a native and resident of Napoleonville, La., died at 6 p.m. Friday, December 26. He is survived by one daughter, Janet Bourg and husband Ray Bourg; one brother, Norman Dugas and wife Helen Dugas; one granddaughter, Darlene Boudreaux and husband Lester Boudreaux; two great-grandchildren, Mark and Brodie Thibaut; and one great-great-grandchild, Kyndle Benard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Cancienne Dugas; his parents, Calixte and Cecile Dugas; three brothers; and two sisters. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served his country from September 1942 to October 1945 and November 1949 to February 1953. He was buried at St. Philomena Cemetery in Labadieville, La. Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Timothy P. Gregoire Timothy P. Gregoire, 44, a native of Dulac, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Tuesday, December 23. He is survived by four sisters, Barbara Blankenship and husband Joseph of Dulac, Linda Gregoire of Denham Springs, La., Grace Trosclair of Houma, and Peggy Foret and husband Pinky of Houma; one brother, Gary Gregoire and wife Maxine of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Junius Gregoire and Mary Robinson Gregoire; and one sister, Joann Gregoire. A graveside service will be at a later date. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Joseph "Pedick" Lacanbon Joseph "Pedick" Lacanbon, 84, a native of Dulac, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Thursday, December 25, at 6:30 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Marie Verdin Lacanbon; sons, Anthony Lacanbon, Tommy Lacanbon Sr. and wife Penny, Kenneth Lacanbon and wife Melvina, Paul Lacanbon Sr. and wife Juanita, Tony Lacanbon Sr. and companion Rhonda Molliere and Justin Lacanbon; daughters, Yvonne Lacanbon, Diana Verdin and husband Joseph, Barbara Walden, Carolyn Parfait and husband Lloyd, Marion Durden and husband Billy and Rose Schoell and companion Hector; sisters, Rita Lodrigue, Cecil Guidry, Walterine Billiot, Bessie Lodrigue and Donita Lacanbon; 36 grandchildren; and 70 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Justillian and Florence Lodrigue Lacanbon; brother, Joseph Lacanbon; sisters, Eunise Billiot and Lorraine Parfait; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, December 29, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. The funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial at Grace Christian Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Reginald "Grip" Lewis Reginald "Grip" Lewis, 52, a native and resident of Belle Rose, La., died Tuesday, December 23, at Assumption Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Lewis; two daughters, Makisha Ester and Raekia Lewis; two sons, Jorish Ester and Tremaine Belt; three sisters, Eva Mae Rodrigue, Catherine Gipson and Melanie Belt; eight brothers, Honoray, Bruce, Gregory, Donald, Charles Jr. and Glenn Paul Lewis, and Brandon and Charles Fair; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and Charles Lewis Sr.; and one sister, Geraldine Haughton. He was a former construction worker. He was buried at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery in Plattenville, La. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Elaine Arceneaux Naquin Elaine Arceneaux Naquin, 66, a native of St. Mary Parish, La., and a resident of Gray, La., died Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 12:20 a.m. She is survived by her mother, Wilda Boudreaux Arceneaux; sons, Clay Naquin and wife Karrie, and Troy Naquin and wife Lisa, all of Houma; daughters, Schira Johnson and husband Wade of Boyce and Toni White and husband Larry of Gray; sister, Vicki Schexnayder and husband L.J. of Schriever, La., brother, Junius Arceneaux Jr. and wife Rose of Houma; grandchildren, C.J. Naquin, Shyne' Naquin, Kaitlynn Gentry, Ashley Guidry and husband Kurt, Kristi Naquin, Paige Naquin, Melissa Reynolds and husband James, Wade Johnson Jr., Casey Johnson, Tracy Johnson and Jordan White; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by, Elie Naquin; parent, Junius Arceneaux Sr.; and grandparents, Sidney Boudreaux and Libby Giroir Boudreaux, and Clay Arceneaux and Donna Hebert Arceneaux. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, December 29, at Chauvin Funeral Home with Liturgy of the Word to follow. Burial will be at Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Linda Trahan Pitre Linda Trahan Pitre, 51, a native of Chauvin, La., and a resident of Bayou Blue, La., died Friday, December 26. She is survived by her husband, Allen Pitre; three sons, Brad Nelton and companion Kay, Michael Nelton and companion Chrystal and Brandon Banks; one daughter, Keri Liner and husband Kendall; one stepdaughter, June Pitre; one brother, Raymond Trahan and wife Mandy; three sisters, Hilda Lassere and husband Donald, Rachel Trahan and companion Rodney, and Henrietta Trahan and companion Alger; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Trahan and Mary Alice Guidry Trahan. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La. A religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with burial at Rogers Cemetery in Houma. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Allen J. "Jay" Plaisance Allen J. "Jay" Plaisance, 77, a native of Golden Meadow, La., and a resident of Galliano, La., died Wednesday, December 24. He is survived by his wife, Katie Dardar Plaisance; sons, Larry Plaisance, Andrew Plaisance, Greg Plaisance and Maurice Plaisance; daughters, Martha Guy and Jennifer Griffin; step-sons, Brent Majia and Gable Majia; step-daughters, Charlotte Pouche and Tracy Arinder; brother, Douglas Plaisance; sisters, Rosemary Rousse and Emmalois Collins; 17 grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; and 18 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Agnes Plaisance; parents, Horace and Rosella St. Pierre Plaisance; son, Eric Plaisance; brother, Antoinne Plaisance; and sisters, Rose Orgeron and Luviena Thibodaux. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. He loved being a tugboat captain. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, December 29, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Louis Joseph Price Jr. Louis Joseph Price Jr., 72, a native of Houma, La., and a resident Bourg, La., died Thursday, December 25, at 7:15 a.m. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Jabert Price; sons, Audie J. Price Sr. of Bush and Byron Price and wife Donna of Houma; daughters, Gayle Price Prince and husband Doyle of Houma, Beryl Picou Marrello of Florence, Ms., Cheryl Price LeBouef and husband Perry of Thibodaux, La., and Stacie Price Naquin and husband Darrell of Montegut, La., sister, Carole Price LeBouef and husband Joseph of Chauvin, La., sister-in-law, Rena LeBouef Price; granddaughter, Samiko Price Nolan and husband Thomas of Houma; 22 grandchildren; and 20 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Price Sr. and Beulah Naquin Price of Montegut; sister, Sylvia LeBoeuef of Montegut; and brother, Allen Price Sr. of Montegut. He was a retired carpenter and coastal rescue unit. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and spending time with family. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, December 29, at Chauvin Funeral Home, and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, La. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Ann Catholic Church with burial at St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Shirley A. Rome Shirley A. Rome, 72, a native and resident of Kraemer, La., died at 8:32 a.m., Saturday, December 27. She is survived by her husband, Lester Paul Rome; her mother, Emily Cortez Adams; two daughters, Rose R. Hebert and husband Terry and Mary R. Hotard and husband Rossie; two brothers, Jimmy J. Adams and Herbert J. Adams Jr.; and three grandchildren, Terilyn Hebert, Jerilyn Hebert and Lexi Hotard. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert J. Adams Sr.; her grandparents, Stanislaus Adams and Louis Prestenbach Adams and Frosin Cortez and Evelie Larousse Cortez; and two sisters, Dolores A. Landry and Helen A. Guidry. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and a retired Lafourche Parish teacher. Visitation will be 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church in Kraemer with mass to follow. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Margie Cortez St. Amant Margie Cortez St. Amant, 82, a native and resident of Des Allemands, La., died at 12:21 a.m. Tuesday, December 23. She is survived by three sons, Gordon, Vernon and Marty St. Amant; one brother, Rodney Cortez; three sisters, Julia Bischoff, Ethel Conway and Leona Frazier; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald St. Amant, her parents, Marcellous Cortez Sr. and Lucia Loupe Cortez; one son, Kent St. Amant; one daughter, Shelley St. Amant Candies; seven brothers, Edward "Pedro" Cortez, Albert "Dash" Cortez, Wilmer "Red" Cortez, John Cortez, Marcellous "T-Beb" Cortez Jr., Fred "Peanut" Cortez and Elsa "Red" Cortez; and two sisters, Bertha Matherne and Carrie Ayo. She was a parishioner of St. Gertrude Catholic Church. She was buried at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Des Allemands. Falgout Funeral Home of Raceland, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================== Posted Monday, December 29, 2008 Larson J. "BaBa" Toups Larson J. "BaBa" Toups, 78, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, La., died Saturday, December 27, at 12:18 a.m. He is survived by his wife, Elma Crosby Toups; son, Terry "Poncho" Toups; daughters, Susan Ann Toups Frierson and Jennifer Anne Toups Barbour; step- daughters, Charlotte St. Pierre Lee, Sherry St. Pierre Edwards, Kathy St. Pierre Collins and Gail Cline Allemand; sister, Nelda Toups Cheramie; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eloi and Elmire St. Pierre Toups; brothers, Paris, Lorris, Rene, Antoine Waldo, Constant Tony and Velton Toups; and sisters, Cherita Toups Vizier, Gosta Toups Griffin and Velma Toups. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, OLPS Holy Name Society. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, Cajun music and casinos. He loved his family and enjoyed all his grandchildren. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, December 29, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church with the funeral service to follow. He will be buried at Williams Cemetery in Golden Meadow. Falgout Funeral Home of Galliano, La., is in charge of the arrangements. ======================================================================= Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Joan Boudreaux Posadas Joan Boudreaux Posadas, 60, a native and resident of Houma, La., died Friday, December 26, at 6:36 a.m. She is survived by her mother, Gertrude Chauvin Byrd; daughters, Daisey Moncivais and Marika Boudreaux; and sisters, Elaine Tabor, Judy Benoit and Laurie Naquin. She was preceded in death by her father, Wester J. Boudreaux and wife Peggy; and step-father, Mantell H. Byrd. No services are scheduled. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements. =======================================================================