Obituaries for JULY 2010; Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes, La. Submitted by Louis Lavedan. Source: The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. and Houma Today, Terrebonne Parish, La. ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. ======================================================================= =========================================================== KIFFE, HORACE =========================================================== Last Modified: Friday, July 2, 2010 at 11:34 a.m. Horace "Hawk" Kiffe, 72, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 7:32 a.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. Mass will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Claudette Richardelle Kiffe; one son, Patrick Kiffe; two daughters, Angela Billiot and husband, Louis, and Sondra Trosclair and husband, Jamie; seven brothers, Leroy, Steven, Curlen, Edman and Rickey Kiffe, Ray and D.J. Cheramie and Hubert Kiffe; two sisters, Ingrid Bruce and Laura Mae Barrios; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lodriguess Kiffe and Celeste "Domie" Gisclair Kiffe and Victoria Toups; one son, Kevin Kiffe; one brother, Edwin Kiffe; and two sisters, Eula Cook and Brunella Theriot. He was Catholic. In lieu of flowers, donations to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are preferred. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== KIGER, RUSSELL, SR. =========================================================== Russell J. Kiger Sr., 54, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at noon Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Catherine "Cat" D. Kiger; two sons, Russell Kiger Jr. and Brett Kiger; one daughter, Sabrina K. Griffin; three brothers, George J. "Chico" Kiger, Johnny Boudreaux, and Leroy Curole; 12 sisters, Georgianne Ludeman, Angelina Dardar, Sylvia Billiot, Connie Gaudet, Donna Lynn Selvage, Evelyn Savoie, Cynthia Bernard, Christine Berthaut, Paulette Rowell, Annette Bellanger, Cathy Cooksey and Tish Cantrelle; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George L. Kiger and Hazel Prosperie Bernard; and three brothers, Gary Kiger Sr., Michael Kiger and George Kiger Jr. He was Catholic. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family are preferred to help with medical expenses. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== KNOBLOCK, ELLA =========================================================== Ella M. Knoblock, 59, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010 at her home with her two children and family by her side. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Christian Assembly, 1971 W. Main St., Schriever. She is survived by one son, Hollis Knoblock; one daughter, Brenda Halford; one brother, Lawrence Knoblock Jr. and wife, Terease; two sisters, Barbara Landry and husband, Calvin, and Peggy Sibert; her mother-in-law, Mary Hazel Malbrough; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Louis Halford; her parents, Lawrence J. Knoblock Sr. and Letitia Knoblock; and her father-in-law, Joseph Nick Malbrough. She was a remarkable mother and woman beyond what words can express. Special thanks to St. Joseph Hospice, Synergy Home Health, and all staff who participated in her care. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== KRAEMER, MADELINE =========================================================== Madeline "Maddy" Rodrigue Kraemer, 63, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 10:08 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Gilbert J. Kraemer Sr.; one son, Gilbert J. Kraemer Jr. and wife, Nicole; two daughters, Sonya Ockman and husband, David, and Kim Talbot and husband, Ron; two brothers, Carroll Rodrigue and Adam Rodrigue; two sisters, Agatha "Marjorie" Bavaret and Madonna Rodrigue Martin; and five grandchildren, Bo Ockman, Chase Kraemer, Allie Kraemer, Madeline Talbot and Matthew Talbot. She was preceded in death by her parents, Typhy Rodrigue Sr. and Agatha Legendre Rodrigue; three brothers, Joseph Rodrigue, Simon Rodrigue and Typhy Rodrigue Jr.; and one sister, Genevieve Rodrigue Borne. She had a strong faith and a deep love of life. She often expressed her love of people by cooking for her many relatives and friends. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== KREAMER, SHIRLEY =========================================================== Shirley Henry Kreamer, 71, a native and resident of Houma, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Kevin Michael Kreamer and wife, Juanita, of Gulfport, Miss.; one daughter, Sharlene A. Marcel and husband, Dean, of Houma; four grandchildren, Heather Sorto, Amber Hopkins, Matthew Marcel and Natalie Kreamer; and five great-grandchildren, Hannah Sorto, Haleigh Sorto, Emma Lee Sorto, Addison Sorto and Gabriel Alexander Hopkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore "T.J." James Kreamer; and her parents, Ruffin Joseph Henry and Calicia Kreamer Henry. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. She was a devoted wife and mother whose strength and love were an inspiration to all who knew her. The Kreamer family wishes to extend a special thank you to Haydel Memorial Hospice, especially Renee and Debra. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== LANDRY, BRENT =========================================================== Brent Michael Landry, 22, a native of Houma and a resident of Bourg, died at 9:44 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Eloi Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Andre Landry; his mother, Angie Adam Landry; two brothers, Aaron Landry and wife, Angel, and Christopher Swiderski; one sister, Madison Swiderski; his grandparents, Joseph C. "Bud" Landry and Mary Ellen Champagne Landry; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and his godparents, Earl "Poka" Buquet and Nicole Landry Domangue. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Delton Adam and Catherine Christian Adam. He was an apprentice for Juneau Marine. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, his truck, and making people laugh. He will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== LEBLANC, EARL =========================================================== Earl LeBlanc, 78, a native Donner and resident of Houma, died at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010. A memorial mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Erna P. LeBlanc; two sons, Randy P. LeBlanc and Sidney J. Babin Jr.; two daughters, Judy A. Vincent and Stephanie M. LeBoeuf; two sisters, Earline L. Hebert and Mary LeBlanc; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley LeBlanc and Lisette B. LeBlanc. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== LECOMPTE, RONALD =========================================================== Ronald "Chunk" Joseph LeCompte, 83, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 4:08 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Carlos LeCompte; one son, Peter LeCompte; one grandson, Ross LeCompte; one sister, Marietta Ray; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Louis and Estelle Louise LeBouef LeCompte; two brothers, Melvin and William LeCompte; and one sister, Maybelle Cancienne. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== LEDET, JUDY =========================================================== Judy Ann Ledet, 61, a native of Raceland and resident of Thibodaux, died at 9:22 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Peter Ledet; three sons, John, Tommy and Larry Danos; one daughter, Nicole Bonvillain; one brother, Ronnie Rogers; two sisters, Connie Madere and Barbara Darsey; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leona Rogers and Joseph Griffin; one brother, Irvin Rogers Jr.; and one sister, Janet Cortez. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== LEVRON, SANDRA =========================================================== Last Modified: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 9:14 a.m. Sandra Moore Levron, 54, a native of Arcola, Miss., and resident of Thibodaux, died Sunday, July 18, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gray. She is survived by her husband, Rodney Levron Jr.; four sons, Lynn Rhodes, Ronnie Levron, Willie Levron and Lance Levron; two daughters, Chrissy Rhodes Thomas and Shannon Babin; two brothers, Wayne Moore and Bubba Moore; one sister, Cathy Bernard; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Moore and Nellie Holley Moore; and one sister, Shirley Moore Blank. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== LINER, IVY =========================================================== Ivy Peter "Shine" Liner, 82, a native of Houma and resident of Theriot, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Visitation will be from 4 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Eloi Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Frances "Tuttie" Liner of Theriot; five sons, Kurnest "Snookie" Guidry and wife, Patricia, of Houma, Clinton J. Liner Sr. and wife, Merrill, of Houma, Randy P. Liner Sr. and wife, Mary Beth, of Houma, Ralph J. Liner and wife, Stacy, of Theriot, and Kevin J. Liner and wife, Shannon, of Theriot; one daughter, Phyllis A. Liner Dugas and husband, Albert "Buddy," of Theriot; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford John Liner and Bernadette Lirette Liner; one son, Martin "Cat" Guidry; two brothers, Edward Liner Sr. and Luke Liner; two sisters, Eunice Liner Blanchard and Eulice Liner Guidry. He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== LIRETTE, CARROLL, SR. =========================================================== Carroll Andrew Lirette Sr., 79, a native of Little Caillou and resident of Houma, died at 10:42 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanne Marie Chauvin Lirette; three children, Pamela Lirette Dugas and husband Carroll Joseph Dugas, Faith Lirette Babin, and Carroll Andrew Lirette Jr. and wife, Dorothy Frederick Lirette, all of Houma; six grandchildren, Holly Dugas Hebert, Adam Richard Babin, Shelli Babin Bokash, Luke Andrew Babin, Christina Marie Lirette and Douglas Paul Lirette; and nine great-grandchildren, Logan Michael Hebert, Elizabeth Claire Hebert, Chrysta Lee Babin, Ayden Richard Babin, Jackson Riley Bokash, Madison Grace Bokash, Blaze Thomas Babin, Halle Lynn Babin and Benson Wade Lirette. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie A. Lirette Sr. and Ophelia Virginia Cuneo Lirette; his half-brother, Eddie A. Lirette Jr.; and his grandparents, Joseph Cuneo and Catherine Guy Cuneo. Carroll was a rural letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years. He was a member of the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association. He was also a member of AARP. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== LIRETTE, OUIDA =========================================================== Ouida Marie Pellegrin Lirette, 90, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 11, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with burial at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by four children, Gerald Lirette and wife, Sue, Martha Stephenson, Danny Lirette and wife, Carolyn, and Rochelle Bice and husband, Reed; 16 grandchildren, Robyn Lapeyrouse, Jody Lirette and Randy Lirette; Anthony Garofalo, Melissa Buxton, Stephanie Ottino and Lance Stephenson, Dana Lirette, Lauren Haydel, Aimee Lirette, Elizabeth Pulaski and Christopher Pulaski; Kim Gilley, Allison Melancon, Amanda Bice and Kristen Bice; numerous great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Foret and Merle Authement; and one brother, Ray Pellegrin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Lirette; her parents, Evest Paul Pellegrin and Angel Babin Pellegrin; one brother, Russell Pellegrin; and one sister, Yvette Roddy. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== LISOTTA, MARIE =========================================================== Marie "Edna" Nelton Lisotta, 69, a native of Chauvin and resident of Gray, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lisotta; one son, Maclair Tivet and wife, Erica; seven daughters, Jackie Crappel, Nancy Ladnier and husband, John, Lisa Tivet, Stacey Sampay, Wendy Potter and husband, Cody, Charlene Robichaux and husband, David, and Maxine Dethmann and husband, Matthew; one stepson, Ronald Lisotta and wife, Rhonda; three stepdaughters, Pam Blanchard, Darlene Malbrough, and Debbie Boudreaux and husband, Duane; 26 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Alley Nelton, Robert Nelton and Elmore Nelton; and one sister, Lena Thibodeaux. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Nelton and Uzelia LeBouef Nelton; two brothers, Melton Nelton and Abbey Nelton; one sister, Irene Nelton; one granddaughter, Kimberly Marie Sampay; and one stepson, Walter J. Lisotta. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== LUNSMANN, SYLVIA =========================================================== Sylvia Allemand Lunsmann, 47, a native of Houma and resident of Wind Lake, Wis., died at 11:55 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010. A memorial service will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Bernadette Knight of Columbus Home. She is survived by her husband, Jamie Lunsmann; her parents, Earlis and Elma Rodrigue Allemand; one son, Donald Lunsmann; one daughter, Abigail Lunsmann; and two sisters, Sonia Allemand Wagner and Jill Marie Allemand. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Alcee and Gerdie LeBouef Allemand, and Rida and Ada Martin Allemand. =========================================================== MARTIN, NORMAN =========================================================== Norman A. Martin, 73, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Raceland, died at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Madonna Rodrigue Bourgeois Martin; one son, Chris Martin and wife, Laura; one stepson, Lonnie Bourgeois and wife, Mary; one stepdaughter, Kelly Bourgeois Theriot and husband, Dwayne; one sister, Anna Mae Hidalgo; seven grandchildren, Allyson Wenning, Sophie Martin, Michael Martin, Ashley Theriot, Jordan Theriot, Justin Bourgeois and Megan Bourgeois; and one great-grandchild, Elise Wenning. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Theriot Martin; his parents, Ulger Martin and Elise Bergeron Martin Clements; one son, Mark Anthony Martin; and two brothers, James "J.P." Martin and Donald Martin. He was a parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== MARTIN, RODNEY =========================================================== Rodney Paul Martin, 45, a native of Chauvin and a resident of Dulac, died Sunday, July 11, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elie Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Kelley; four sons, Rodney "R.J." Martin Jr., Ethan Kelley-Martin, Evan Martin, Eli Martin; two daughters, Tiffanie Martin and Britni Martin; one grandchild, Ysabel Billiot; his parents, Ruffin Martin and Mary Prosperie Martin; two brothers, Rudy Martin and Ruffin Martin Jr.; two sisters, Rhonda Clement and Ramona Hemphill; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis Steff Prosperie and Ida Marie Trahan, Lena Verret Martin and Thomas Joseph Martin; and one son, Gavin Paul Martin. He worked for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office for 18 years where he was currently a sergeant. He started in corrections and transferred to the transportation division from there he handled inmate work crews. He also owned Cajun Striping and Painting, LLC and was a part time security officer for Chabert Medical Center. He was past member of the Little Caillou and Bourg Fire departments and a member of Woodmen of the World. He was a loving and devoted son, brother, father and grandfather. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== MATHERNE, MOISE =========================================================== Moise Matherne, 86, a native of Des Allemands and resident of Raceland, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Mathews. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Raceland. He is survived by his son-in-law, Ned Matherne Sr.; two daughters, Marlene Matherne and Melinda M. Punch and husband, Donald; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Emma A. Matherne; his second wife, Lorraine C. Matherne; his parents, Alcide and Evangeline Matherne; his stepmother, Louise Trauth Matherne; one daughter, Eula Mae Matherne; one brother, Milton Matherne; and one sister, Mae Johnson. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary Catholic Church and a World War II and Korean War Army veteran. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== MATHERNE, RAYMOND =========================================================== Raymond J. Matherne, 82, a native and resident of Raceland, died at 9:10 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Ledet Matherne; three sons, Raymond Matherne Jr. and wife, Dianne, Brian Matherne and wife, Maureen, and Keith Matherne; one daughter, Celeste Benefield and husband, Rick; two brothers, Eddie Matherne and Bobby Matherne; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Matherne and Flore Thibodaux Matherne; one stepdaughter, Gwen Melancon; two brothers, Guy Matherne and Elvin Matherne; and three sisters, Vivian Adams, Rose Cretini and Ruby Grabert. He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, a member of V.F.W. American Legion Lions Club and he was retired from the Post Office after 38 years. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== MAYEUR, FELICIA =========================================================== Felicia "Teach" Callais Mayeur, 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, entered into eternal rest at 1:47 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. She was the beloved mother of Ramona "Pixie" M. Pitre and husband, Kim, Regina Mayeur Galjour and husband, Van, and Ellis "Rocky" Mayeur Jr. and wife, Cindy; blessed with 10 grandchildren, Ranata P. Angelette and husband, Reese, Ryder Pitre, Reggie Galjour, Van John Galjour III, Rocky Ellis Mayeur and wife, Ngoc, Kailey Mayeur, Mason King, Justin King, Wesley Mayeur and Christopher Mayeur; two great-grandchildren, Kaden and baby Angelette; two sisters, Bella C. Dufrene and Meyan C. Dufrene; and two brothers, Felton "Tony" and Arcelone "Butch" Callais III. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Mayeur Sr.; one infant grandson, Ellis III; her parents, Arcelone and Lillian Collins Callais; three brothers, Arcelone II, Livingston and John Callais; and two sisters, Minola C. Griffin and Gloria C. Danos. Teach was a loving mother for the past 56 years. She additionally worked at Harold's Jewelry and Lafourche Life Insurance before retiring to become full-time caregiver for her mother and brother, Tony. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren in all of their endeavors as their No. 1 supporter. Her strength of spirit was truly one to be admired. Although we miss her terribly, we celebrate her life as a model of love and devotion to those about whom she cared the most. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== MCCOLLUM, ALTON SR. =========================================================== Alton H. "Bill" McCollum Sr., 95, died peacefully Friday morning, July 9, 2010, at Brighton Gardens of Bellaire Retirement Home. He was preceded in death by his parents; his six siblings; and his beloved wife of 62 years, Edwina "Itzi" Talbot McCollum. He is survived by one daughter, Judy Christensen of Katy, Texas; one son, Howard McCollum and wife, Linda of Houston; one granddaughter, Karen Christensen Reeves of Livingston; one grandson, Ronald Christensen and wife, Jodi of Baytown, Texas; one granddaughter, Jennifer McCollum Alexander and husband, Matt of Round Rock; one great-grandson, Daniel Garrett Reeves and wife, Ashley of Dallas; three great-granddaughters, Kara Reeves of Livingston, Melissa Christensen of Houston and Brooke Christensen of Houston; two great-grandsons, Jackson and Daniel Alexander of Round Rock; and numerous nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Bill was born on May 11, 1915, in Thibodaux, and spent his young years there and graduated from Thibodaux High School. He went to work for Railway Express as a teenager and worked there for 42 years, until his retirement. He started at the bottom but in later years rose to management. He worked in many different cities during his long career. He met the love of his life at a dance at Patin's in Labadieville, when he was 19, and spent the next five years convincing her to marry him. But it was a perfect match for them both, and he and Itzi were quite a pair. They were always involved with extended family, and made many friends in all the places they lived. Bill was a kind and gentle man, slow to anger and quick with a funny one-liner, always willing to laugh at himself and with others. He had boundless love for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be missed terribly, not only by family, but by so many whose lives he touched. The family wishes to express its sincere gratitude to physician Richard Jackson and to caregivers Sharon Phillips and Monica Murillo for their love and care over many years. The funeral service was held July 12, in the Jasek chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston, where the Rev. Msgr. William L. Young, Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church officiated. The Interment followed, via an escorted cortege, at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston. Immediately following the interment service, there was a reception for family and friends at the home of Howard and Linda McCollum. In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Mr. McCollum's name may be directed to the March of Dimes, 3000 Weslayan Street, Houston TX, 77027-5741; American Heart Association, 10060 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX, 77054-1302; or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements in Houston are entrusted to Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, The Funeral Directors - Since 1936, 713-789-3005, www.geohlewis.com. =========================================================== MCNABB, FRANK =========================================================== Frank Leslie McNabb, 65, a native of Kentwood and a resident of Houma, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010, surrounded by family and friends after battling cancer. Visitation was from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service was held at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. He is survived by his mother, Minnie Jenkins McNabb, of Baton Rouge; one son, Frank "Frankie" Wayne McNabb, of Baton Rouge; two daughters, Toni Leigh McNabb and husband, Calvin Bessonet III, of Geismar, and Bridget Todd of Richmond, Va.; one brother, Ivy McNabb, of Kentwood; three grandchildren, Dalton Cade McNabb, and Hayden John and Brooklynn Ann Bessonet. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton McNabb; and his grandfather, Hanford McNabb. He was a wonderful son, brother, father and friend. He never knew a stranger and embraced his friends as family. His heart was larger than life and his compassion has touched many. He was the founder and past owner of Applied Hydraulics Crane Company. Some of his accomplishments were the 1989 Private Industry Work Connection Award, 1993 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award with the key to the city and 1994 District 3 Lantern Award. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast who enjoyed the great outdoors. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge 481. Always with a generous heart, he was a contributor to various community nonprofit organizations. We would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, meals and visits during his illness. These were the moments that meant a tremendous amount to him and always brought a smile to his face. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== MEADS, ROSE =========================================================== Rose "Ma-Rose" Meads, 85, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died Friday, July 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist Church on Brule Road in Thibodaux. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church conducted by the Rev. Thomas Williams, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Alicia Meads; five sons, Gill and wife, Sheila, Adrian and wife, Thelma, all of Thibodaux, Marcus and wife, Paulette of Napoleonville, Troy and wife Roxanne of Chesapeake, Va., and Gregory and wife, Myra of Ft. Davis, Texas; one stepson, Robert Meads Sr. of Labadieville; one stepdaughter, Geraldine Marshall of Thibodaux; five sisters, Louise Percy of Houston; Thelma Williams and Shirley Scott of Thibodaux, Gloria and husband, Raymond Thomas of Labadieville, and Mary Harrell of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one brother, Joseph Pharagood of Oxen Hill, Md.; five sisters-in-law, Mable Fletcher, Leola Brown, Ethel and Rose Meads, and Ethel Randolph; one brother-in-law, Ellis Brown; four aunts, Florence Hawkins, Albertha Bennett, Elnora and Irma Johnson; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two godchildren, Sandra Washington and Raymond Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver John Meads; her parents, Ernest and Amy Pharagood; one son, Darryl Meads; four sisters, Edwina Johnson, Everlina Moore, Omega Cole and Ethel Pharagood; two brothers, Lyndon and Samuel Pharagood. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, fishing and singing in the church choir. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville, 985-369-7231 is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== MEJIA, RICHARD, JR. =========================================================== Richard B. "Ritchie" Mejia Jr., 48, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 10:25 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano. He is survived by his wife, Karen Bruce Mejia; his mother, Anna B. Billiot and Hebert Billiot; two sons, Travis Bruce and Shane Bruce; two brothers, Kevin Billiot and Kent Billiot; three sisters, Marion G. Griffin, Tammy M. Trahan and Loquetta B. Legendre; and two grandchildren, Lennox Bruce and Brianna Bruce. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard B. Mejia Sr.; two brothers, Marty Gisclair and Jody Gisclair; and one sister, Dinah Lynn Gisclair. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to help with funeral expenses. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== MELANCON, CHEYENNE =========================================================== Cheyenne Michael Melancon, 32, a native and resident of Larose, died at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010. A memorial service was held at Community Bible Church in Larose, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. He is survived by his parents, Peggy Ann Melancon and Richard F. Naquin; his grandparents, Genevieve Melancon and Norman Bruce; one brother, Richard Naquin III; and one sister, Tammy Lynn Adams and husband, Todd. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hilda and Frank Naquin Sr., and Woodrow Melancon. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== MERRITT, L.D. =========================================================== L.D. Merritt, 86, a native of Kitts, Ky. and resident of Gray, died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010. A graveside service will be held at Anderson Memorial Gardens in Clinton, Tenn.He is survived by one son, Carl Edward Merritt and wife, Sarah, of Houma; his daughter-in-law, Kathryn M. Merritt of Metairie; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Martin Merritt; two sons, L.D. Merritt Jr. and one infant son; his father, Robert Merritt; his mother, Bertha May Douglas Merritt Walker; and one brother, Andrew Jackson Merritt. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and served on the U.S.S. Carlson in the South Pacific. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== MITCHELL, THERESA =========================================================== Theresa J. Mitchell, 71, a native of Owensboro, Ky., passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Southside Nazarene Church, 2804 Veach Road, Owensboro, Ky. 42303. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery. She was born in Daviess County on July 9, 1938 to the late Robert Miller and Martha Yarbough Miller. She had worked in retail management for 15 years. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and was also a board member and a Kentucky Colonel. She enjoyed gardening and Christian mentoring. She was a loving wife, to her late husband CW3 (Ret.) Roland D. Mitchell, 2005. She is survived by three children, Jim Mitchell and wife, Michele, of Bourg, Robert Miles of Owensboro, Ky., and Shannon Erickson and husband, Rick, of Charleston, S.C.; four grandchildren, Brandy Miles, Scott Lang Jr., James Mitchell II and Jordan Mitchell; and three sisters, Cherry Carter of Lexington, Ky., Virginia Jones of Owensboro, Ky., and Jolene Hagen of Owensboro, Ky.Haley-McGinnis and Owensboro Funeral Home of Kentucky is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== MOLBEY, RODDY, SR. =========================================================== Roddy Peter Molbey, Sr., 42, a native and resident of Galliano, died at 6:37 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Molbey; two sons, Roddy Mobley Jr. and Devon Molbey; two daughters, Hailey Molbey and Anastasia Molbey; five brothers, Lloyd Griffin, Floyd Griffin, Rodney Griffin, Eloise Griffin Jr. and Bradley Griffin; and seven sisters, Rosalie Griffin, Ava Favre, Samantha Guidry, Eloise Griffin, Sheila Griffin, Lisa Griffin and Melissa Griffin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilkin Mobley, and Eloise Sr. and Alida Favre Griffin; three brothers, Anthony Griffin, Conrad Griffin and Michael Griffin; and two sisters, Julia Griffin and Elma Griffin. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== NAQUIN, GILLIS, SR. =========================================================== Gillis "Do Do" Joseph Naquin Sr., 75, a native and resident of Montegut, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 to 10:30 a.m.funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Melva Dupre Naquin; one son, Marty J. Naquin Sr. and wife, Linda; three daughters, Sandra Rodrigue and husband, Felton, Donna Naquin and husband, Jerry Sr., and Tammy Sevin and husband, Percy; two brothers, Anthony Naquin and wife, Joyce, and Nelson Naquin and wife, Rowlanda; seven sisters, Wilma LeBouef and husband, Andrew, Shirley Domangue and husband, Elgin, Gladys Trahan and husband, Eulan, Verley Authement and husband, Louis, Julienne Domangue and husband, Tores Jr., Nellie LeBouef, and Cecile Foret and husband, Milton; 19 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard James Sr. and Cecile LeBouef Naquin; two sons, Gillis Jr. and Kevin Sr. Naquin; one daughter, Debbie Ann Naquin; four brothers, Whitney Sr., Wilbert Sr., Carlton Sr. and Richard Jr. Naquin; one sister, Ethel Authement; and two great-grandsons, Jaelin Naquin and Blade Cole. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== NGUYEN, VAN =========================================================== Van Cong Nguyen, 46, a native of Vietnam and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Please contact Chauvin Funeral Home for all funeral arrangements. He is survived by his parents, Luan Van Nguyen and Cuc Thi Hoang; four sisters, Lynn Nguyen, Jenny Tran and husband, Tho, Thuy Cao and husband, Sonny, and Oanh Nguyen; four nieces; and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== ORGERON, WOODROW =========================================================== Woodrow "Do-Do" Orgeron, 72, a native of Lockport and resident of Valentine, died Monday, July 12, 2010. A memorial service will be from held at 6 p.m. July 19 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Larose. He donated his body to science. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Pitre Orgeron; two daughters, Cindy Orgeron and companion, Rick Osley, and Deborah Orgeron and companion, Patrick Collins; three sisters, Dianna Foret, Rose Orgeron and Marlene Orgeron; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon Orgeron and Norma Galjour Orgeron; and one sister, Peggy Orgeron. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, an Air Force veteran and a member of the American Legion. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== OUBRE, JESSIE, SR. =========================================================== Jessie Jean "J.T." Oubre Sr., 89, a native and resident of Vacherie, entered eternal life Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Vacherie. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Madeline Becnel Oubre; five daughters, Sonia O. and husband, Earlis Adams, Karen O. and husband, Donald Savoie, Geralyn O. and husband, Donald Conrad, Susan O. and husband, Murphy Stein, and Dana O. and husband, Harold Hymel; two sons, Deacon Ricky and wife, Mabel Zeringue Oubre, and Jessie Oubre Jr.; one sister, Shirley O. Simon; one brother, Roland Oubre; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Therance and Clothilde Rome Oubre; five sisters, Maria Oubre, Celie Chenier, Mildred O. Landry, Gladys O. Becnel, and Dolores O. Ockmond; four brothers, Calvin, Lawrence, Hernest and Clamce Oubre; one granddaughter, Bridget Mary Oubre; and one great-grandson, Nicholas Michael Falgoust. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946, was a World War II veteran and received a Purple Heart medal, among many others. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4245. A skilled carpenter by trade, he was also an avid gardener. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== OURSO, ELOISE =========================================================== Eloise Alma Collins Ourso, 72, a native of St. Francisville and resident of Houma, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Terrebonne General Hospital. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel, with burial at Chambers Cemetery in Denham Springs. She is survived by her fiance, Reynold Lapeyrouse; two daughters, Beryl Lynn Theriot and Nita Marie Rushing; four grandchildren, Chance Rushing, Amy Lynn Rushing, Chad Rushing and Joni Rushing; eight great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Madison, Landon, Mallory, McKenna, Rylee, Xavier and Elijah; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis Collins, Donald and Clara Collins and Doris Collins Carney; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delaina Collins and Marie Clark Collins; and one brother, Irvin Collins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Seale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== PARFAIT, JAYDON =========================================================== Jaydon James Parfait, 3, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, June 25, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. He is survived by his mother, Gypsy Lynn Collins; his father, Darryl James Parfait; one sister, Briana Nicole Boudreaux; three brothers, Darryl James Trosclair, Brandon James Parfait and Aydon James Parfait; his grandparents, Raymona Parfait and Antoine "T-Man" M. Parfait, Dianne Fanguy Boudreaux and David Collins; his stepgrandmother, Debra Collins; his great-grandmother, Edna Francis Fanguy; numerous aunts, uncles, stepaunts and stepuncles; his buddy, Robbie; his Nana Hunnicutt; and his friend, Paul Lapeyrouse. He was preceded in death by his papa, Druis J. Boudreaux; and his great-grandparents, Percy J. Collins Sr. and Marie Avet Collins. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== PARFAIT, JOEL =========================================================== Joel M. Parfait, 14, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, July 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at New Beginning Church, 194 La. 665, Point-aux-Chenes. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Point-aux-Chenes. He is survived by his parents, Nathan M. Parfait and Leslie Parfait; two brothers, Jonathan Parfait and wife, Arielle, and Nathan A. Parfait and wife, Mica; two nephews, Malachi Parfait and Isaih Parfait; and one niece, Laila Parfait. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Julius and Bessie H. Parfait. He was a member of New Beginning Church. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== PERCLE, EMILE =========================================================== Emile "Neg" Adley Percle, 83, a native and resident of Chackbay, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by six sons, Ray Percle and wife, Mary, Emile Percle Jr., Patrick Percle and wife, Deidra "Dee", Jessie Percle and wife, Denise, Ted Percle and Michelle, and Ferrel Percle; five daughters, Merlin Clement and husband, Benny, Joanne Landry and husband, Foster, Pearl Percle and husband, Joe, June Ledet and companion, Stanley Yancy, and Betty Loupe and husband, Peter; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 11 step-grandchildren; 22 step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lorita Rodrigue and Joyce Toups. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Rodrigue Percle; his parents, Clay Percle and Rita Percle Percle; two brothers, Louis Percle and Ivy Percle; four sisters, Lena Percle David, Adline Percle Landry, Celina Percle Rodrigue, and Virgie Percle Tabor; and his son-in-law, Hubert Ledet. He retired from Superior and Mobil Oil Co. He loved to hunt and grow a garden. Many thanks to Journey Hospice for all their love and care. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== PITRE, CLYDE =========================================================== Clyde J. Pitre, 49, a native of Houma and resident of Livingston Parish, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Andrew and Ernestine L. Pitre; and one sister, Cerrie Dupre and husband, Leonard; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Andrew and Edna Pitre Sr., and Clyde Lirette and Elizabeth E. Lirette. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== PITRE, MARK =========================================================== Mark John Pitre, 74, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his wife, four sons and wives, and two of his grandchildren on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Terrebonne General Medical Center after a brief illness. Beloved husband of 51 years to Leafy Robichaux Pitre, four sons and their families, Darren and Harriet Adams Pitre, Jamie and Menta Landry Pitre, Corey and Armida Digiambattista Pitre, and Marc and Pam Duplantis Pitre; loving grandfather to Ryan, Leslie (Doucet), Ashtyn, Taylor, Christopher, Jude and Matthew Pitre; and two great-grandsons, Luke and Jake Pitre, all who lovingly referred to him as "Pa."In addition to numerous nieces and nephews who simply called him "Uncle Pete," he is further survived by his two brothers and two sisters, Eddie and Edward 'Wood' Pitre, Hazel Pitre Redmond and Edith Pitre Pitre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark Edward Pitre and Judith Lefort Pitre; and one brother, Clarence "Sue" Pitre. He was a lifelong resident of Cut Off where he worked as a trusted banker for nearly 40 years. He served as chairman of Lafourche Parish Fire District No. 3 and president of the Cut Off Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He also served on many other local civic boards and committees, always lending a hand when needed. He enjoyed his retirement to the fullest by fishing, vacationing and spending quality time with his friends and family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial to follow. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to support research for Methyl Malonic Acidemia (MMA) via website www.oaanews.org. MMA Research. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== POCHƒ, EVELYN =========================================================== Evelyn Marie Robichaux PochŽ, 62, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, returned home to Jesus Christ at 8:02 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2010, following a two and a half year battle with cancer. Funeral services were held July 12 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bayou Black, with interment at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband and best friend of almost 43 years, Philip PochŽ; three children, Philip "Peppy" PochŽ Jr. and wife, Laura, Angela "Angi" Charpentier and husband, Bobby, and Greg PochŽ and wife, Pamela; six grandchildren, Zachary and Meghan PochŽ, James and Emily Charpentier and Ciera and Damian PochŽ; her mother, Beulah Robichaux; one sister, Catherine Robichaux; six brothers, Allie Robichaux and wife, Melvena, Donald Robichaux and wife, Millie, Wayne Robichaux and wife, Judy, Cary Robichaux and wife, Natalie, and Jody Robichaux and wife, Regina, all of Houma, and Tommy Robichaux of Port Allen. She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd A. Robichaux; two brothers, Floyd J. and Michael Robichaux; and one nephew, Floyd J. Robichaux. Evelyn was born the fifth of ten children to Floyd A. and Beulah Robichaux. She married Philip PochŽ on July 22, 1967. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, and vacationing with her family. She is the former owner of Body and Soul religious store and worked in the medical field for over 45 years. Most recently, she was the certified medical coder for Bayou Surgical Specialists for five wonderful doctors. She was a parishioner and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bayou Black. Special thanks to her medical team, Dr. Mike Watkins, Dr. Harry McGaw, Dr. Richard Abben, Dr. Gregory Maidoh, Dr. David Caletri, her wonderful nurses at TGMC CCU, her friends/doctors/employers, Dr. Fritz Rau, Dr. David Rau, Dr. Eric Rau, Dr. D. P. Schwab, Dr. Christopher Berry, her spiritual advisors, Rev. Joseph Tu Tran, Sister Miriam Mire, Rev. Danny PochŽ and Rev. Josh Rodrigue for their guidance, compassion and care. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== PRICE, SIDNEY =========================================================== Sidney Price, 78, a native of Napoleonville and a resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, July 15, 2010. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Labadieville. Religious service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Effie S. Price of Thibodaux; six daughters, Annette Francis and Stephanie Alexander and husband, Joseph of Thibodaux, Lorna Price of Tulsa, Okla., Debra Price, Gail Thomas and husband, Troy, and Barbara Coxie, all of Donaldsonville; one stepdaughter, Janet Price and husband, James of Thibodaux; five sons, Johnell Francis and wife, Linda of Paincourtville, Sidney Price Jr. and wife, Diane of Thibodaux, Bruce Price of Donaldsonville, Albert Price of Covenant, and Earl Price and wife, Lisa of Darrow; four stepsons, Larry Francis and wife, Shawn of Labadieville, Carr Francis and wife Deidra of Morgan City, Billy Francis and wife, Sheila of Middleton, Texas, and Tyrone Francis of Thibodaux; five sisters, Annette Ivy and husband, Norvel, Aurelia Stewart and Rosa Lampley of Houston, Geraldine Turner of New Iberia and Naomi Bobb of Charenton; three brothers, Leonard Price and Lawrence Price of Houston, and James Price of Lafayette; 45 grandchildren; and 55 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Sr. and Rosie Pierce; one daughter, Betty Price; two brothers, Willie Price Jr. and Junious Thompson; and two grandchildren, Aeish Jackson and LaQuincy Weatherspoon. He was a member of New Morning Star Baptist Church. Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== RAFFRAY, LOIS =========================================================== Lois Marie Raffray "Maw Maw Lois", 69, a native of Lockport and a resident of Westwego for most of her life, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 9, 2010. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a funeral Mass at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd. in Marrero, with interment at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gretna. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at the funeral home chapel. For funeral information: 504-366-4343. She was the former wife of the late Robert Raffray; daughter of the late Adam and Ella Arceneaux; mother of Penny Sampey and husband, Perry Sumner; grandmother of Dana Sampey Rivarde and husband, Gene; great-grandmother of Blair Watts and Bailey Paige Rivarde; sister of Dorothy Fungy, Joyce Raffray, Mary Richoux and Emelda "Flossy" Bougeois; and a host of nieces and nephews. Lois was a cafeteria worker for Joshua Butler Elementary School. The family would like to express a heartfelt thanks to her caregivers and to Amedisys Hospice. Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== RHODES, HENRY =========================================================== Henry P. Rhodes, 61, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6:41 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Theriot. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette DeHart Rhodes; two sons, Lonny Rhodes and Gary Lirette Jr. and wife, Sally; three daughters, Sherri Brunet and husband, Ray Jr., Becky Moore and husband, Rocky, and Darla Voisin and husband, Toby; one brother, Bryan Rhodes; one sister, Lana Hand; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Diane Prosperie Rhodes; his parents, Adrien Rhodes Sr. and Mary Voisin Rhodes; and one brother, Adrian Rhodes. He was a local musician. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== RICHOUX, SHIRLEY =========================================================== Last Modified: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 1:03 p.m. Shirley C. Richoux, 69, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, July 24, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Russell Richoux; her mother, Margie Prestonbach Cheramie; two sons, Todd Richoux and wife, Alice, and Eddie and wife, Peggy; one daughter, Phyllis Felarise and husband, Wesley; one brother, Zachary Cheramie; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Donacian Cheramie; two sons, Russell Richoux Jr. and Daryl Richoux Sr. and wife, Aresanna; one daughter, Jean Richoux; one sister, Amanda Cheramie; and one great-grandchild. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== RILEY, ROBERT =========================================================== Robert "Eugene" Riley, 53, born in Kermit, Texas, and a resident of Stephensville, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Teche Regional Medical Center. Eugene loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and family and cherished every moment spent with them; his family was always a big fan of his famous spaghetti that he cooked; he enjoyed crawfishing, going to the camp, listening to country music, drinking coffee with his father-in-law every day, and would do anything he could for anyone whether he knew them or not. Eugene was a member of Healing Stream Ministries and had a good relationship with God knowing that was his Savoir. Those left behind to cherish his memories are the love of his life for 30 years, Charlotte Loffin Riley of Stephensville; two daughters, Kelly Riley of Bayou L'Ourse, and Kristy Riley of Morgan City; two brothers, Dewey Riley and wife, Laura, of Morgan City and Fred Riley and wife, Rosalie, of Bayou Vista; one sister, Donna Catrett and husband, Marvin, of Houma; four grandchildren that meant the world to him, Thomas Giroir Jr., Jocelynn Giroir, Aedynn Chellette and Faith Chellette, all of Bayou L'Ourse; his father-in-law, Franklin Pearce Sr. of Stephensville; and his brothers-in-law, Franklin Pearce Jr. and wife, Betty, of Stephensville, Eugene Pearce and wife, Julie, of Morgan City, Todd Pearce and wife, Veronica, of Labadieville, and Casey Pearce of Morgan City; and numerous family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Dewey and Nora Riley; and his mother-in-law, Sandra Pearce. A time of remembrance and reflection will be observed from 11 a.m. to funeral time today at Hargrave Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today in the chapel, with burial in The Morgan City Cemetery. Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== ROBICHAUX, LLOYD =========================================================== Lloyd Raymond Robichaux, 84, a native and resident of Raceland, died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at his home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by one son, Michael J. Robichaux and wife, Kathleen L. Robichaux of Raceland; one daughter, Karen R. Long of Raceland; one brother, Rudolph J. Robichaux and wife, Rosemary G. Robichaux of Raceland; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Walker Robichaux; and his parents, Adolph Joseph Robichaux and Clara Saucier Robichaux. He was retired from Orkin Pest Control, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a prisoner of war. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== ROBINSON, EDWARD =========================================================== Edward "J.C." Robinson, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 9:40 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Baptist Church, 1987 Highway 311 in Schriever. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by one daughter, Angell and husband, Lloyd Coleman of Houma; six sons, Jeffery and wife, Jermaine Ward of Lockport, Stanley Ward and wife, Laurie of Gray, Kenny Ward Sr. and wife, Veronica of Opelousas, Terry Robinson and wife, Samantha of Baton Rouge, Corey Robinson and wife, Carla of Lafayette, and Chris Robinson and wife, Yolanda of Lafayette; one stepson, Roosevelt "Chuck" Ward of New Orleans; 30 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence "Footie" Robertson of Baton Rouge; his sisters-in-law, Victoria Robertson of Gray, Nettie Ceaser of Baton Rouge, and Lois Reynolds of San Francisco; one brother-in-law, Edmond Reynolds; his godchild, Randy "KeKe" Brown of Gray; and "good cousin" Rosetta Jackson Brown of Houma.,He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Reynolds Robinson; his parents, Edward Robinson and Emily Jackson Robinson; one stepson, Everett "Al" Lee Ward; four brothers, Webster, Jimmy, Earl and Marvin Robinson; four sisters, Elodie Lawson, Norma Jean Bolden, Clara Dell Walls and Zella Landry; one grandson, Kortez Brown; and his maternal grandparents, Roland and Lily Jackson. He was a member of First Baptist Church and a retired welder. Community Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== ROBINSON, JOANDELL =========================================================== Joandell Marks Robinson, 70, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Service will be at noon Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Damien Paul Robinson and Priscilla of Boutte; one daughter, Sandreka Robinson Walker and Dr. Patrick Walker of Houma; five brothers, Crosby Marks and Myrna of Wichita Falls, Texas, Larry Marks of Chicago, Johnny Marks and Crystal of Gibson, Reginald Brown of Houma, and Charles Brown and Josephine of New Orleans; two sisters, Gainell and James Broussard of Gibson and Carolyn and Alfred Robinson of Houma; and three grandchildren, Damien Paul Robinson II of Boutte, Zuri Elise Walker and Decourcy John Walker of Houma. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Robinson Jr.; her parents, Willie and Leola Marks; and one sister, Diana Marks LeBlanc. She was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, the Socialite Social and Civic Club. She was retired from the Terrebonne Parish School Board. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== ROBINSON, MARY =========================================================== Mary "Annie" Madison Robinson, 78, died Monday, July 12, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hill of Zion Church in Metairie, with burial at Providence Memorial. She is survived by her husband, Ben Robinson Sr.; eight children, (five daughters and three sons); four sisters, Helen M. Williams of Houma, Amanda M. Carter and Gladys Madison of Louisville, Ky., and Susie W. Felton; and two brothers, Berwick Madison of Houston and Welton Madison of Metairie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Gladys Scott Madison; one sister, Ella M. Parker; and seven brothers, Frank, Jesse, David, Charlie, Moses, Roosevelt and Jack Madison. =========================================================== ROGERS, PEARL =========================================================== Pearl C. Rogers, 84, a native of Gretna and a resident of Thibodaux, died at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial at St. John the Evangelist Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by two sons, Larry Rogers and Ricky Rogers; one daughter, Connie Sanchez; one sister, Bonnie Tavarez; 10 grandchildren, Larry Rogers Jr., Doug Cancienne, Travis Cancienne, Trudy Cancienne, Melissa Labat, Lisa Brown, Rachel Usey, Cassey Nickolson, Kiley Swab and Jimmy Rogers Jr.; 17 great-grandchildren, Ashley Brown, Brittany Brown, Courtney Brown, Tara Ricks, Skyler Papa, Heather Martinez, Mason Usey, Kane Rogers, Meagan Pitre, Braxton Rogers, Paisley Rogers, Rae Lyn Cancienne, Josh Landry, Austin Nickelson, Breanna Swab, Logan Swab and Collon Swab; and four great-great-grandchildren, Cameron Martin, Riley Chiasson, Carson Chiasson and Layton Dupre. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norris Rogers; two sons, Terry Rogers and Jimmy Rogers; and two great-granddaughters, Ray Lynn Rogers and Kindsey Cancienne. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== RUFFIN, BETTYRINE =========================================================== BettyRine "Bet" Ruffin, 69, a native and resident of Gibson, died Thursday, July 22, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Religious service will be held at noon Saturday at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Gibson, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her devoted friend, Samuel Dangerfield of Gibson; two sons, Gregory I. Johnson Sr. of Morgan City and Timothy I. Johnson of Gibson; three daughters, Gwendolyn J. Ingram of Houma, Peggy J. Evans of Morgan City and Melissa Henyard August of Patterson; four brothers, Belvin Ruffin of Gibson, Gerald Ruffin of Oakland, Calif., Floyd Ruffin of Gibson, and Peter Ruffin of Patterson; one sister, Ruth Diggs of Oklahoma City; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Pauline Green Ruffin; and two brothers, Rufus Ruffin Jr. and Larry Ruffin Sr. She was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. She was an usher and homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== SARRAT, MARILYN =========================================================== Marilyn LeBoeuf Sarrat, 84, passed away Friday evening, July 2, 2010, at Summerhill Senior Living Community in Perry, Ga., surrounded by her loving family.Mrs. Sarrat was born and raised in New Orleans, and was also a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss., Houma, and most recently Perry, Ga.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Allan Sarrat Sr.; and her parents, Douglas Anthony LeBoeuf and Thelma Brugier LeBoeuf. She is survived by one son, Allan Sarrat Jr., and wife, Margaret, of Perry, Ga.; three grandchildren, Stacy Sarrat Gibbs and husband, Greg, of Marietta, Ga., A.J. Sarrat III and wife, Monica, of Temecula, Calif., and Alison Sarrat Weldon and husband, Jay, of Albany, Ga.; and four great-granddaughters, Claire and Anna Gibbs, of Marietta, Ga., and Maila and Zoey Sarrat, of Temecula, Calif.Mrs. Sarrat was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Kathleen, Ga.The family would like to offer a special thanks to her loving caregivers both at Summerhill and Heart of Georgia Hospice. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Family will greet friends after the service. Interment will be at 11 a.m. July 27, 2010, in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 in New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a memorial gift to the St. Patrick Building Fund or Heart of Georgia Hospice. Watson Hunt Funeral Home in Perry, Ga., is in charge of the arrangements. =========================================================== SAVOIE, LOIS =========================================================== Lois Gremillion Savoie, 78, a native and resident of Larose, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Falgout Funeral Home in Galliano and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial at Holy Rosary Cemetery in Larose. She is survived by three sons, Louis Savoie of Pensacola, Fla., Bobby Savoie of Houma, and Daryal Savoie of Laplace; two daughters, Gladys Witzell of Larose and Monasue Waguespack of Larose; one brother, E.J. Gremillion; one sister, Joyce Mostyn; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton Savoie; her parents, Joseph and Stella Gremillion; two brothers, Dudley Gremillion and Irvin Gremillion; and three sisters, Wina Terrebonne, Agnes Gautreaux, and Gladys Gremillion. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== SCHEXNAYDER, EDWINA =========================================================== Edwina Brunet Schexnayder, 72, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday, July 11, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery in Houma. She is survived by two children, Roxanne "Roxy" Williams and husband, Tim, and Sherm Schexnayder; four grandchildren, Timothy Williams II, Nicole Dunn and husband, Derek, Danielle Schexnayder and Trey Schexnayder; four sisters, Maxine Venuto and husband, Chaunce, Melanie Huber, Joan Domangue and husband, Rene, Wanda Lou Martin and husband, Glynn; two special friends, Gerry Callahan and Janice Schexnayder; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Breaux and Brennan Breaux; and her mother-in-law, Alice Schexnayder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marc Schexnayder Jr.; her parents, Eddie and Louella Guidry Brunet Sr.; her father-in-law, Marc Schexnayder Sr.; and one brother, Eddie "Bubba" Brunet Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity!Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== SHORT, ROBERT =========================================================== Robert Lee "Pumpkin" Short, 24, a native of Gibson and resident of Terry, Miss., died Friday, July 2, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church. Service will be at noon Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Diane Sulton and Jimmy Sulton; his companion, Shreka Matthews; two daughters, Robrielle Short and Terryanna Matthews; five brothers, Leon Willis, Jimmie Lomax, Brandon Theriot, Cortez Robinson and Kenteal Howard; and one sister, Teisha Anderson. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Williams; one brother, Albert Short; and his grandparents, Onita Short, Wamouth Short, Joe Williams, Violet Jean Sulton and Leotha Robinson. He was a member of Mt. Pilgrim and Rocky Spring Baptist Church of Spring, Miss. He was employed by the shipyard and Hope service. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== SIMON, OLGA =========================================================== Olga Bertrand Simon, 88, a native of Pecan Island and resident of Gibson, died at 6:39 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. She is survived by her son, Rodney Lee and wife, Joyce Miller, of Gibson; two daughters, Judy Ann Miller of Gibson and Betty and husband, Joe Veillon, of Pineville; 11 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and her first husband, Doris Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pierre Simon; her parents, Numa Mitchell Bertrand and Sarah Hardin Bertrand; eight brothers; seven sisters; and three great-grandchildren. She was a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== SIMS, ADRINE =========================================================== Adrine Sims, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, John Mason and wife, Susie of Alexander, and Stafford Mason of Houma; three daughters, Denise Mason and husband, Herbert, Janice Mason and Lulay Mason, all of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abbie Sims and Willie Mason; one son, Philip Mason; four brothers, Charles Sims, Willie Mason, Albert Sims and Arthur Sims; two sisters, Edna Robertson and Lucinda Sims. She was Baptist and a homemaker. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== SINGLEY, ALLEN, SR. =========================================================== Allen Singley Sr., 40, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind., and a resident of Napoleonville, died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Napoleonville. He is survived by his wife, Sherie Singley; his parents, Arthur and Sandra Singley; four sons, Allen L. Singley Jr., Andrew A. Singley, Anthony E. Singley and Adam L. Singley; one brother, David Willard; and one sister, Jennifer Singley. He was preceded in death by one brother, Herman Singley. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to help defray funeral expenses. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== SPAHR, TONI =========================================================== Toni Ann Felix Spahr, 65, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 11, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home Inc. and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bobby" Spahr of Houma; two sons, Trever Spahr and Robert Tylar Spahr; two daughters, Tonia Spahr Terracina and husband, Darryl Terracina, and Tiffany Spahr White and husband, Roger White IV; seven grandchildren, Whitney Tieken, Justin Fabre, Ashley Tieken, Joel Fabre, Tayler Terracina, Toni Ann Terracina, Roger White V; two great-grandchildren, Cameron Fabre and Emma Sue Fabre; one brother, Terrell Felix; and one sister, Tamara Felix Gronseth. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Felix and Lily Mae Trahan Felix. She was a dance instructor and owned Toni Ann School of Dance for 36 years. She was a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters at St. Bernadette. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== STALLING. BENNIE =========================================================== Bennie James "B.J." Stalling, 51, a native of Houma and resident of Pike County, Miss., died Monday, July 5, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Tylertown, Miss., with burial following at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Tylertown, Miss.He is survived by his companion, Charlotte "Buffy" Morgan; one daughter, Ruby Stalling; five sons, Bennie J. Stalling Jr., Bruce L. Stalling, John H. Stalling, Jessie J. Stalling and Frank J. Stalling; his father, James P. Stalling; three brothers, Larry J. Stalling, James P. Stalling Jr. and Alester D. Stalling; two sisters, Shirley A. Stalling and Mary A. Stalling; his half-sister, Janice M. Sneeze; his stepbrother, Wayne Henry; and two stepsisters, Trudy Turner and Georgia Miller. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Lee Stalling; one daughter, Cynthia Marie Stalling; his half-brother, Johnnie Leon Brumfield; and his half-sister, Shirley Ann Torregano. He was a former Army Reserve man. =========================================================== STOKER, WILLIAM =========================================================== William M. Stoker, 71, a native of Arlington, Texas and resident of Houma, died Monday, July 12, 2010. There will be no services. He is survived by one son, Phil Cohn and companion, Casey Songe; one daughter, Billie Cunningham and husband, Mark; three stepsons, Paul Use' and wife, Judy, Roland Use' and wife, Cynthia, and Joe Use' and wife, Darlene; one brother, Wayne Stoker and wife, Kathy; one sister, Ann Stiff and husband, Raymond; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara C. Stoker; and his parents, David and Jenny White Stoker. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== STREET, AUDREY =========================================================== Audrey Marie Street, 63, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in St. James. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Pamela Giles; five sons, Melvin Celestine, Leroy, Anthony, Corey and Cedrick Street; one sister, Brenda Ezeff; one brother, Claiborne Preston Jr.; a devoted friend; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Street; two sons, Leroy Celestine and Matthew Street Jr.; one daughter, Tina Street; and her parents, Gracie Williams and Alfred Celestine. She was a homemaker. Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville, 225-473-1900, is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== TABOR, ERNEST =========================================================== Ernest "Loverboy" Tabor, 58, a native and resident of Choctaw, died Friday, July 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Chapel in Choctaw, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Arceneaux Tabor; two daughters, Jennifer Tregre and husband, Scott, and Heather Adams and husband, Camille; three brothers; three sisters; four grandchildren, Brianna Tregre, Hannah Adams, Jace Adams and Trystan Tregre; his mother-in-law, Olympe Gaudet Arceneaux; and numerous loving in-laws. He was preceded in death by his father, Hudson J. Tabor, his mother, Jeanette Molaison Tabor; and his father-in-law, Evest Arceneaux. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and playing music. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== TARANTO, ROSEMAY =========================================================== Rosemay Malbrough Taranto, 87, a native and resident of Paradis, was entrusted into God's loving care on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at her residence in Paradis. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Paradis. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial at St. Charles Cemetery in Luling. She is survived by one son, Gaspar Taranto Jr. and wife, Arlene Dufrene Taranto of Paradis; six grandchildren, Kerry Taranto and wife, Stacy, Kacy Kernan and husband, Michael, Angela Grigar and husband, Michael, Charla Blankenship and fiance, Joey, Lauren Perkins and husband, Chris, and Joshua Taranto and wife, Chantel; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Gaspar Taranto Sr.; one son, Daniel Taranto; her parents, Harris Malbrough and Louise Leonard Malbrough; longtime companion, Emmett Werhan; two brothers, Alden Malbrough Sr. and Clifford Bonvillan; and two sisters, Hilda Vial and Annamae Loupe Breaux. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== TERREBONNE, TOBY =========================================================== Toby J. Terrebonne, 42, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at 7:57 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christian Fellowship Church, with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Pitre Terrebonne; his first wife, Della Luke Terrebonne; his father, Alphonse Terrebonne; his mother, Zelma Adams Terrebonne; one son, Toby John Terrebonne; three stepchildren, Janai Marshall, John Marshall and Jeremy Marshall; two stepgrandchildren, Maycie Domangue and Mila Guidry; two brothers, Roddy Terrebonne and Kearney Terrebonne; one sister, Sherry Terrebonne Rivet and husband, Ty; one niece, Kristen Rivet; and two nephews, Beau Chatelain and Kade Rivet. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ryan Terrebonne. He was a member of the Christian Fellowship Church. He was an avid fisherman and carpenter. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== THERIOT, ODON =========================================================== Odon Anthony Theriot, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. Mass will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery No. 2 in Houma. He is survived by his wife, Miriam Guidry Theriot; two grandchildren, Dwayne Adams and wife, Monica and Angelle Percle and husband, Mylo; five great-grandchildren, Haley Adams, Anna Percle, Megan Dufrene, Dirk Davis, and Brandon Dufrene; one great-great-grandchild, Trinity Davis; and two sisters, Jenny Marcel and Dorothy Aucoin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie J. and Evelena Lirette Theriot; one daughter, Diane Theriot Adams; and three brothers, Norris, Herbert and Royce Theriot. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== THIBODAUX, DANNY =========================================================== Danny P. Thibodaux, 52, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. He is survived by his companion, Darnell Ockman; his parents, Ernest Thibodaux and Lola Morvant Thibodaux; five brothers, Bass, David, Jimmy, Diamond, and Sam Thibodaux; his sisters-in-law, Vivian, Linda, Gina, Tammy and Rena; six nephews; one niece; one great-nephew; and four great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Leonidas and Ortillia Pitre Thibodaux; and his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Mabel Gauthe Morvant. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== THIBODAUX, DONALD =========================================================== Donald Thibodaux, 63, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Eunice, died on Sunday, June 27, 2010. He is survived by two sons, Donnie Thibodaux of Beaumont, Texas, and Kevin Thibodaux of Fenton; one daughter, Kristen Comardelle of Larose; one brother, David Thibodaux of Larose; and one sister, Doris Knuston of Salinas, California; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thalma Thibodaux and Shirley Comeaux Thibodaux; and his first wife, Cathy Guilbeau Thibodaux. Cremation arrangements were by Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. =========================================================== THIBODAUX, KIM =========================================================== Kim Douglas Thibodaux, 48, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at First Assembly of God in Schriever. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux. She is survived by her husband, Tyler Thibodaux; one son, Douglas Thibodaux; one daughter, Nicole Thibodaux; one brother, Richard Douglas and wife, Sherry; and two sisters, Pam Bartell and husband, Richard, and Debbie Coco and husband, Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll "Red" Douglas and Lorita Oncale Douglas. Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== TROSCLAIR, MARCELINE =========================================================== Marceline Neil Trosclair, 72, a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma, died at 10:10 a.m. Monday, July 26, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Angelic Adams and husband, Ricky, of Houma, Penny Luke and husband, Dobbie, of Houma, and Michele LeBouef and husband, Gerald, of Bourg; one brother, Jesse Neil and wife, Joyce, of Bourg; two sisters, Ann Rhodes and husband, Percy, of Houma, and Mally Clement and husband, Leonard, of Thibodaux; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Trosclair; and her parents, Jeffrey Neil and Mable Robicheaux Neil. She was a homemaker and a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== TROXCLAIR, ALLEN, SR. =========================================================== Allen George Troxclair Sr., 86, a native of Mount Airy and a resident of Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, died at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the chapel of the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, 4080 W. Airline Highway in Reserve. Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with burial of military honors held at 2 p.m. at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary. He is survived by three sons, Burton Troxclair of Buford, Ga., Ronald Troxclair and wife, Linda, of Taylorsville, N.C., and Allen Troxclair Jr. and wife, Suzanne, of Thibodaux; two daughters, Melinda "Prissy" Vines of Buford, Ga. and Patricia "Leah" Lindhorst and husband, Steven, of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Brad Troxclair and wife, Nikki, Rick Troxclair, Jennie Frye and husband, Daniel, Jessica Troxclair, Keith Schexnayder, Todd Schexnayder and wife, Chantelle, Christopher Ben Combetta and wife, Megan, Benton Troxclair, Courtney Troxclair, and Dexter Troxclair; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Troxclair Toups and late husband, Reed, of Texas, and Sophie Troxclair Clesi and late husband, Ralph, of Denham Springs; two sisters-in-law, Myrtle Troxclair and late husband, Glenn, of Luling, and Mary Helen Troxclair and late husband, Huey, of Lutcher; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lezaine J. Troxclair and Bertha Champagne Troxclair; two brothers, Glenn Troxclair and Huey Troxclair; and two sisters, Lillian Troxclair Petrocelli and Hazel Troxclair Schwarz. Allen was born on April 19, 1924 in Mount Airy, La. He spoke fondly of his youth spent with family and friends on Angelina Plantation, the family home. He graduated from Leon Godchaux High School and then enlisted in the Navy, serving in World War II. After completing his service in the Navy, he obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia. He eventually made his home in Houma, and worked as an engineer in the oilfield industry until his retirement. Allen enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and he was an avid LSU fan. He also treasured the friendships he made with residents and staff at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve. Millet-Guidry Funeral Home in Reserve is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== TRUITT, AIDEN =========================================================== Aiden Joseph Truitt, infant, died at 11:48 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Angela T. and Chad Andrew Truitt; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Enos Trahan; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Truitt; and one sister, Madeline Frances Truitt. Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== VEAL, LEON, III =========================================================== Leon "Boom" Melvin Veal III, 33, a native of Houma and resident of New Iberia, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in Deweyville Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Aiesha Lee; his parents, Leon and Gail Veal; one son, Leon M. Robinson; four stepchildren, Jacolby Lee, Whitney Lee, Jalacia Riles and Keyante Lee; his grandmother, Eula Bell of San Francisco; four brothers, Robert Veal and companion, Genevia Thibodaux, Guy Campbell and wife, Chrysantha, Roderick Butler and wife, Monica, Leon G. Veal and companion, Tiffiney Lucas; and three sisters, Sheryl Veal, Jada P. Veal and husband, Robert, and Dawn N. Campbell. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia C. Veal; one brother, Jeon M. Veal; and his grandmothers, Georgia Scott Harrell and Albertha Moore Scott. He was Baptist. =========================================================== VERDIN, CHARLENE =========================================================== Charlene Naquin Verdin, 44, a native of Houma and resident of Dulac, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Service will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Tobious and wife, Nicole Verdin; one daughter, Netta Verdin and companion, George Willis; two brothers, Darren Naquin and Simon T. Naquin; two sisters, Debra Naquin and Norma Dehart; her mother, Mary J. Naquin; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Verdin; and her father, Simon Naquin Sr. In lieu of flowers donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred. Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== VERRETT, KRISTI =========================================================== Kristi Brunet Verrett, 38, a native and resident of Houma, died Saturday, July 17, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 at a later date. She is survived by two sons, Nicholas Michael Verrett and Nathan Pierre Verrett; one daughter, Nichole Michelle Verrett; her parents, Michael Anthony Brunet Sr. and Joan Brunet; two brothers, Michael Anthony Brunet Jr. and Corey Joseph Brunet; and one sister, Kaci Lauren Brunet. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. Kristi's children are her heart. She loved life and was an inspiration to all. A trust fund will be set up at Chase Bank for her children. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== VILLEMEZ, RITA =========================================================== Rita Moore Villemez, 86, a native of Houma who resided in Anahuac, Texas, Houston, Baytown, Texas, La Jolla, Calif. and Gulfport, Miss., died Monday, July 12, 2010. She is survived by one son, William Earl Patrick Villemez; and three sisters, Rosadell Levron, Gladys Rull and Laura Ranatza, all of Houma. She was preceded in death by her father, Rodney Moore; her mother, Elvire Carlos; and her husband, Earl P. Villemez. She attended Terrebonne High School and Lee Junior College. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home of Gulfport, Miss., is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== VINCENT, JALAYA =========================================================== Jalaya Jermainea Vincent, new born, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Chauvin. She is survived by her parents, Vanessa Vincent of Chauvin and Jermaine Castle of Houma. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Willie and Rita Smith of Chauvin, and Mattie and Williams Castle of Houma. She was Baptist. Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== WALKER, GERTIE =========================================================== Gertie "Trudy" Marie Walker, 98, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 4, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery No. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Evelyn Chauvin and husband, Don, and Gail Walker Robichaux; two sons, Wayne Walker and Richard Walker and wife, Brenda; two sisters, Elsie Hebert and Lorraine Bunch; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence J. Walker; her parents, Leo Giroir and Evelia Luke Giroir; her son-in-law, Robie Robichaux; four sisters, Hazel Schlaefli, Hilda Leblanc, Ruth Hebert and Ezelle Vice; and three brothers, Xavier Giroir, Leroy Giroir and Roy Giroir. Gertie was able to bring laughter and joy to the hearts of many. She was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Cathedral. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== WARREN, ELLIS, JR. =========================================================== Ellis "Junnie Box" Hollis Warren Jr., 56, a native of Tylertown, Miss., and resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 11, 2010. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home in Houma. Dismissal services will be Saturday at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Tylertown, Miss., with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Swing Warren; four sons, Sean Warren and wife Dionne, Markee Celestin, Ellis III and Tevin Warren; five daughters, Qiana Nixon and husband, Lamont, Anshericka Barker and husband, Tracey, Latika Morgan, Ciera and Emma Warren; one brother, Larry Warren; two sisters, ZeTella W. Ruffin and Janice Calloway; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis H. Warren Sr. and Emma Bell Carson Warren; one son, Christopher D. Warren; one sister, Jeanette E. Simmons; and his grandparents, William Warren and Mammie Castle Warren, Jake Carson and Mattie Bradley Carson, and Elrena Carson. He was Baptist and he enjoyed landscaping. Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== WATSON, ANNE =========================================================== Anne Carol Theriot Watson, a native of Houma and resident of Elizabeth City, N.C., was born Feb. 7, 1953, and died Friday, July 16, 2010. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 1:20 p.m. Friday at St. Francis Catholic Church, with burial in St. Bridget Catholic Church Cemetery. Anne will be dearly missed by her husband of almost 35 years, Wilbert J. "Bill" Watson; her mother, Corinne "Queenie" Moore Theriot; two brothers, David G. Theriot and Jerome "Joe" Theriot; one sister, Angela "Kid" Theriot Brown; 11 nieces; and six nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, James P. Theriot Sr.; and one brother, James "Jimmy" Theriot Jr. Anne was an avid quilter, and she belonged to several guilds in the Elizabeth City, N.C. area. She was a team captain for Relay for Life and was a member of the "Lucky Ladybugs" cancer survivor group. Anne was a master gardener, an avid scuba diver, a hang glider pilot and a travel agent. She was also a school teacher and a government contract consultant. Anne received her Bachelor of Science in home economics from Nicholls State University in 1975 and received her MBA in finance from Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas, in 1983. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. =========================================================== WHITE, MODESTY =========================================================== Modesty-Lynne Runge White, 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at 5:57 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2010. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc.She is survived by her husband, Calvin White; her mother, Verna Malbrough Runge; five children, Derrick-Ross Runge, Sauncerie Christine White Hebert and husband, Mike, Savanna Alexandria White, Megan Elizabeth White and Jeanna Marie White; five grandchildren, Tyler Adam White, Christian Ross White, Modesty Leanne Wilson, Hunter Michael Hebert and Drake Alexander LeBeouf; two brothers, Dwin Allen Runge and Christopher Dale Runge; and one sister, Brandy Dombrowski. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Dwane Runge; and one brother, Dural Lin Runge. Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. ===========================================================