Obituaries for AUGUST 2008; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.					and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.Section 1: 1 August through 10 AugustSubmitted by Louis Lavedan.Last modified: 1 Sep 2008Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet=======================================================================Copyright.  All rights reserved.http://theusgenweb/copyright.htmhttp://theusgenweb/la/lafiles.htm=======================================================================NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record.PLEASE NOTE:As of 1 August 2007 obituaries for the Comet and Courier Newspapers are Identical=======================================================================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Roberta Atkinson					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Roberta Marie Mouton Atkinson, 66, a native of Melville and resident of Houma, died at 8:02 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.She is survived by her husband, Jim R. Atkinson of Houma; one son, Shannon Atkinson and wife, Jennifer, of Thibodaux; two daughters, Sheila Atkinson and Sandra Beattie and husband, Lynn, of Houma; one brother, Billy Jules Mouton of Opelousas; three sisters, Irene Richard and husband, Emic, of Port Allen, Geraldine Walley of Lafayette and Faye Wood and husband, Kenneth, of Pineville; and five grandchildren, Christopher Authement, Brandi Beattie, Heidi Beattie, Austin Beattie and Nathan Atkinson.She was preceded in death by her parents, Jules Dominique Mouton and Lilly Menard Mouton; and one brother-in-law, Gaddis Walley.She was a homemaker.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Clarence Brown Jr.					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Clarence O. Brown Jr., 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died Monday, July 28, 2008.Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home and from 5 to 7 p.m. today at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Wake service will be at 7 p.m. today at the church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.He is survived by his wife, Irma Wesley Brown; three sons, Ronald and wife, Joan, Clarence Brown III and wife, Michele, and Julian Brown; two daughters, Denise Brown Johnson and husband, Michael, and Faye James Gardner; one sister, Claudia E. Brown; five sisters-in-law, Anna Palm of New Orleans, Dorothy Washington Verret of Los Angeles, Leona Phillips and Leontine Harris, both of Houma, and Joyce Thompson and husband, Frank, of Slidell; seven grandchildren; and one God-child, Savah Holmes.He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence O. Brown Sr. and Mabel Lewis Brown; one son, Cedric Vanocour Brown; one sister, Olive Brown Cooper; and his grandparents, Jimmy Lewis and Amelia Boykin Lewis and Oliver Brown and Gertrude Levron Brown.He was a U.S. veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Oasis Pleasure Club, Prince Hall Masons and Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14 F & AM in Houma.He served as junior warden and senior warden of Blaine C. Clay Lodge No. 14 F & AM. He was appointed by M.W.P.H.G.L. of LA by Grand Master Ralph Slaughter as honorary past master. He had more than 50 years in Blain C. Clay No. 14.He was also a member of Samuel Wright Chapter No. 40 RAM of Houma and served as most excellent high priest of Samuel Wright No. 40. He was a 32nd degree Mason and served as commander in chief in John Parson No. 170 32 & 33 degree Mason in Morgan City. He was a charter member of Lawrence Kitchen No. 18 Knight Templar of Houma and a member of Platta Temple No. 15 in New Orleans and Houma Shriner's Club where he was past president.He was a retired schoolteacher with Terrebonne Parish School Board and funeral director with Community Funeral Home of Houma.He enjoyed cooking and traveling.He was a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church and was Baptist.Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Mark Chauvin						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Mark Anthony Chauvin, 53, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:17 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.He is survived by his wife, Kathy Robinson Chauvin; his mother, Dora Chauvin Zeller; one son, Brandon Chauvin; two daughters, Meagan Chauvin and Kristen Chauvin; one stepson, Tanner Freeman; two brothers, John Chauvin Jr. and wife, Pam, and Mathew Chauvin; and two nephews, Toby Chauvin and wife, Saidi, and Todd Chauvin.He was preceded in death by his father, John Chauvin Sr.; and his stepfather, George Zeller.He was employed with Gulf Stream Services and love to fish and hunt.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Donald Davis						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Donald "Duck" Davis, 49, a native and resident of Belle Rose, died at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville, Wednesday, July 23, 2008.Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Cannon Baptist Church in Plattenville. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.He is survived by his wife, Lillian D. Davis of Belle Rose; his mother, Aldonia Washington of Paincourtville; one stepdaughter, Brittney Diggs of Thibodaux; four sisters, Dianne Ausbrooks of Paincourtville, Ethel Boutain of Bertrandville, Grace Rainey of Paincourtville and Carol Williams of Baton Rouge; and five brothers, Joseph Washington of Thibodaux, Robert Washington of Huntsville, Ala., Lawrence Davis of Paincourtville, Royal Davis of Thibodaux and Steven Davis of Ewellville.He was preceded in death by his father; and his grandparents.Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Bobby Dickerson Sr.					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Bobby "Bobcat" Dickerson Sr., 49, a native of White Castle and resident of Gonzales, died in Gonzales Thursday, July 24, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church in White Castle. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.He is survived by his former wife, Angela Dickerson of White Castle; one daughter, Tamarian Dickerson of Baton Rouge; one son, Bobby L. Dickerson Jr. of White Castle; one brother, Arthur Dickerson Sr. and wife, Faye, of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Mary D. Jones, Jacklin and Melvina Dickerson, all of White Castle, and Sheila D. Owens of Oakland, Calif.; one granddaughter; and numerous relatives.He was preceded in death by his wife, Consuelo B. Dickerson; his parents, Freddie Sr. and Albertha P. Dickerson; five brothers, Joseph, Freddie Jr., Vinnieross, Robert Dickson and Mckinley Chaney.Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Julius Grubbs Sr.					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Julius W. Grubbs Sr., 90, a native of Simpson County, Miss., and resident of New Iberia, having freely accepted God's gift of salvation finished the good fight and claimed the prize of eternal life with Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 30, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at David Funeral Home in New Iberia. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Highland Baptist Church, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.He is survived by one son, Julius W. "Will" Grubbs Jr. and wife, Patricia Moresi Grubbs; six grandchildren, Brent Grubbs, Matthew Landry, Paul Grubbs, Mary Jenny Grubbs, Alexandra Grubbs and Samantha Grubbs; and countless numbers of friends and family. Only heaven knows the lives touched and fruit borne by this passionate believer in Christ Jesus.Julius has been reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Virginia Bennett; and one son, Jonathan Paul Grubbs Sr.Jake left the family farm for an adventurous life, which included working in the Vicksburg CCC Camp and serving his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. After earning degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and Cumberland University School of Law, he practiced law in Mendenhall and Hattiesburg before going to work for United Gas Pipeline for the next 30 years in Houma. Julius and Mary moved to New Iberia in 1990. He was a past state president of the Louisiana Right of Way Association and an active member of The Gideons International.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 9943, New Iberia, LA 70562-9943.Pallbearers will be Matthew Landry, Paul Grubbs, Raymond Boutte, Julius Bourque, Chris Caughman and Andy Hatten.David Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Douglas Keller						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Douglas "Doug" Keller, 47, a native of Mt. Clemens, Mich., and resident of Houma, died at his home Sunday, July 27, 2008.Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Walter Scott Skupny Funeral Home in Roseville, Mich., and from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Thecia Catholic Church in Clinton Township, Mich. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Cadillac Memorial Gardens Cemetery.He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Sandra Bell, Joseph, Michael and wife, Mary, Susan, Bonnie Kedrow and husband, James, Annette Minavdo and husband, Thomas, and Robert and wife, Bonnie; 18 nieces and nephews; and 12 great-nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Elizabeth Boudoin; and his parents, Joseph and Helen.He worked for Weatherford Int. Ltd. as a TCP engineer. He enjoyed fishing and giving up his time to the less fortunate. Every September he went to Michigan to host a shrimp fest with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.Walter Scott Skupny Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Maria LovellMaria Avalon Lovell, infant who lived 18 hours and 34 minutes, died of lethal birth defect at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.She is survived by her parents, Jonathan David Lovell Sr. and Theresa Pontiff Lovell of Chauvin; two brothers, Jonathan "J D" Lovell Jr. and Brandon Lovell; two sisters, Tiffany Lovell and her twin sister, Matilyn Lovell; her maternal grandfather, Edward Pontiff; and her paternal grandparents, John and Eula Mae Lovell.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mary "Evelyn" Pontiff; and her cousins, Matthew Pontiff, Frank Lovell and Justin Lovell.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Albert Martinez					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Albert "A.J." Joseph Martinez, 89, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, July 24, 2008.A gathering of family and friends will be at 10 a.m. Aug. 23 followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. Aug. 23 at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux.He is survived by his wife, Mabel Ordoyne Martinez; one daughter, Sybil Martinez Boudreaux and husband, Wayne, of Mobile, Ala.; two sons, Alvin Martinez of Picayune, Miss., and Stewart Martinez and wife, Myra Boudreaux, of Raceland; first cousin, Lorraine Martinez Kreider; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Maxine Martinez and Aline Lauland Martinez; and one daughter-in-law, Madge Comeaux Martinez.He was a loving husband and father and was always ready to lend a helping hand.Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Martha McDonald					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Martha "Theresa" Jane Trahan McDonald, 58, a native and resident of Houma, died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday, July 31, 2008.Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.She is survived by her mother, Enola LeBoeuf Trahan; one son, Brad McDonald and companion, Michelle Cedotal, of Houma; two sisters, Jerrylene Fontenot and husband, Paul N. Fontenot, of Ville Platte and Cindy Cenac and husband, Dr. Christopher E. Cenac Sr., of Houma; and four grandchildren, Meagan McDonald, Austin McDonald, Brandon McDonald and Colby McDonald.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Ronald McDonald; and her father, Maurice E. Trahan.She was a homemaker and a member of the Red Hat Society.She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Ollie Pellegrin					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Ollie Newton Pellegrin, 93, a native of Avoyelles Parish and resident of Houma, died at Terrebonne General Medical Center at 8:09 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2008.Funeral service was held Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.She is survived by one daughter, Sydney Marie Pellegrin; one son, Michael Paul Pellegrin and wife, Susan; five grandchildren, John Backstrom, Sidney Backstrom, Margaret Duvic, Shelley Pellegrin and Taylor Pellegrin; and four great-grandchildren, Jayne Backstrom, Andrew Backstrom, Seth Backstrom and Cameron Pellegrin.She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Anthony Pellegrin.In the three years prior to her death, Ollie was a resident of The Homestead, an assistant living facility where she lived life to the fullest by making new friends and by being an active participant in all the daily social activities, prayer group and exercise classes.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. David Pitre						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========David Anthony Pitre, 51, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Houston for 28 years, ended a two and a half year battle with cancer and left this world for Heaven surrounded by his girls on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Niday Funeral Home in Houston. A celebration of David's life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Clearpoint Church in Pasadena, with burial in Grand View Memorial Park in Pasadena.A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 16 at St. Mary's Nativity Catholic Church in Raceland.He is survived by his devoted wife, Sherri; two daughters, Leah and Michelle; his parents, Murphy and Geraldine Pitre; brothers; sisters; nieces and nephews.He joins his beloved Mama Pete; and niece, Megan Hoak in Heaven.He worked until his death at Chevron Phillips in Pasadena since 1980.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.Niday Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Juanita RichardsonJuanita L. Richardson, 62, a native of Napoleonville and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux. Prayer service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery in Plattenville.She is survived by her husband, Donald Richardson; two sons, Preston and Chris Richardson; three daughters, Joanna R. Benoit, Vicky R. Rablee and Leigh Anne R. Bourgeois; two sisters, Debra Cheramie and Laurie Landry; and eight grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Laurie and Corrine Landry.Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Gertrude Richoux					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Gertrude Eschete Richoux, 88, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008.Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.She is survived by four daughters, Audrey Richoux Hebert of Houma, Merrill Hebert and husband, Oliver, of Raceland, Joy Guidry and husband, Edward, of Lockport and Terry Coupel and husband, Michael, of Raceland; two sisters, Lucille Adams of Thibodaux and Leona Cormier of Houma; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Tilden J. Richoux; her parents, Dalmas Eschete and Judith Guillot Eschete; one son-in-law, Oliver Hebert; three brothers, Henry Eschete, Louis Eschete and Larry Eschete; and three sisters, Florence Rivet, Mildred LeBlanc and Mable Tardiff.She was a homemaker and a member of the Houma Lions Club for nine years and served as a Director and Lion Tamer and especially enjoyed being on the Bingo and Cub Sight Committees.The family would to thank the administration staff and residents of Maison DeVille Nursing Home, the Jennings Senior Care Center and the Jennings Hospital for the loving care, friendship and prayers they gave on behalf of our mother.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lorry Simoneaux					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Lorry Joseph Simoneaux, 82, a native of Paincourtville and resident of Napoleonville, died Wednesday, July 30, 2008.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Landry's Funeral Home in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, with burial in Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Donaldsonville.He is survived by one son, Glenn D. Simoneaux and wife, Earline Rivere Simoneaux; one daughter, Gail S. and husband, Ernest "Wayne" Floyd; two brothers, Dennis and Dolese Simoneaux; one sister, Doicy Diez; four grandchildren, Clint and Corey Simoneaux and Christopher and Mathew Floyd; and two great-grandchildren, Owen and Cole Simoneaux.He was preceded in death by his wife, Muriel Morris Simoneaux; his parents, Dolese and Elnore Dugas Simoneaux; one daughter, Ellen M. Simoneaux; two brothers, Everet and Lawrence Simoneaux; and one sister, Lybie Picou.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Southeast La. War Veterans Home, 4080 West Airline Highway, Reserve, LA 70084.Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.=======================================================================Published: Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Nida Campbell						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Nida Lake Campbell, 92, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Dayton, Ohio, died Sunday, July 27, 2008.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time today at Residence Baptist Church. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in Union Benevolent Cemetery.She is survived by two sons, Donald Campbell Sr. of Houma and Donald Campbell Jr. of Crestview, Fla.; one daughter, Annette Brown and husband, Purcell, of Fairborn, Ohio; one brother, Sylvester Ruffin and wife, Maude, of Texas; one sister, Lillian Thomas and husband, Pastor Saul, of Houma; 11 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Vance Campbell; her parents, Eddie and Elizabeth Lake; and two sisters, Octavia Jenkins and Rosemary Mills.She was a member of Residence Baptist Church.Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Bertha Holmes						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Bertha Mae Beauty Howard Holmes, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 27, 2008.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Wake service will be at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery in Dularge.She is survived by three sons, Isaiah S. Holmes Jr., the Rev. Terrance Holmes and wife, Tammy, and Derek Holmes and wife, Ava; five daughters, Shirley Clement, Bertha Pillot and husband, George, Senoira Jackson and husband, Tommie/Thomas, and Rosie Matthews and husband, Jerome; one brother, James E. Beauty; and four sisters, Lillian Smith, Mercedes Moses, Mildred Henry and Emma Harding.She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Isaiah S. Holmes Sr.; her parents, Nixon Beauty and Hattie Jenkins Beauty; two brothers, Clarence and Melvin Beauty; and two sisters, Araminta B. Harris and Alma Beauty.She was a food service technician with Terrebonne Parish School Board and enjoyed cooking, sewing and traveling.She was Baptist.Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Philip Landry						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Philip "Lip" Lee Landry, 27, a native of Choctaw and resident of Morgan City, died Thursday, July 31, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Mass will at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Chackbay.He is survived by his wife, Sabrina Landry; his parents, Randy and Chesterine Ordoyne Landry; one son, Ryken Allen; one daughter, Leeaira Jolie Landry; one brother, Shelby Landry; two sisters, Brandy Landry and Megan Landry; his grandmother, Victoria Landry; two nephews; and one niece and godchild.He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Louis Landry; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Severin Ordoyne.Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Maria Lovell						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Maria Avalon Lovell, infant who lived 18 hours and 34 minutes, died of a lethal birth defect at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time today at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.She is survived by her parents, Jonathan David Lovell Sr. and Theresa Pontiff Lovell of Chauvin; two brothers, Jonathan "J D" Lovell Jr. and Brandon Lovell; two sisters, Tiffany Lovell and her twin sister, Matilyn Lovell; her maternal grandfather, Edward Pontiff; and her paternal grandparents, John and Eula Mae Lovell.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mary "Evelyn" Pontiff; and her cousins, Matthew Pontiff, Frank Lovell and Justin Lovell.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.=======================================================================Published: Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Bertha Holmes						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Bertha Mae Beauty Howard Holmes, 79, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, July 27, 2008.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at New Rising Sun Baptist Church. Wakeservice will be at 8 p.m. today at the church. Religious service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in St. Luke Baptist Church Cemetery in Dularge.She is survived by three sons, Isaiah S. Holmes Jr., the Rev. Terrance Holmes and wife, Tammy, and Derek Holmes and wife, Ava; five daughters, Shirley Clement, Bertha Pillot and husband, George, Senoira Jackson and husband,Tommie/Thomas, and Rosie Matthews and husband, Jerome; one brother, JamesE. Beauty; and four sisters, Lillian Smith, Mercedes Moses, Mildred Henry andEmma Harding.She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Isaiah S. Holmes Sr.; herparents, Nixon Beauty and Hattie Jenkins Beauty; two brothers, Clarence and Melvin Beauty; and two sisters, Araminta B. Harris and Alma Beauty.She was a food-service technician with Terrebonne Parish School Board and enjoyed cooking, sewing and traveling.She was Baptist.Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Jeannette Maddox					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Jeannette Ganier Hartzog Maddox, 71, a native of Wisner and resident of Houma, died at 2:48 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral timeWednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be at 10 a.m.Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial to follow in TerrebonneMemorial Park Cemetery.She is survived by her husband, Carl Maddox of Houma, two sons, Jeffrey WayneCargil, and wife Danette, of Baton Rouge; and Don Maddox and wife, Johnnie, ofJackson, Miss.; two daughters, Terri Davis of Phoenix, Ariz. and Sandra Kuhn andhusband, Tom, of Midland, Texas; two brothers, Truman Hartzog of Clendenin, W.V.and Joseph C. Hartzog of Lafayette; two sisters, Linda Demares and BobbieCheramie of Houma; nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Cullin Hartzog and Sitha AlmaThornhill Hartzog.She was a retired accountant with Richard Restaurant Supplies and a parishionerof First Baptist Church.In lieu of flowers, donations to The First Baptist Church of Houma Building Fund are preferred.Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Helen Martin						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Helen Ann Hebert Martin, 70, a native and resident of Houma, died 4:11 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial to follow in St. Francis de SalesCemetery No. 2.She is survived by her husband of 53 years, J.C. Martin of Houma; two sons, JodyPaul Martin and wife, Christy, and Jonathan Wendell Martin and wife, Ginger, ofHouma; two daughters, Jill Angela Barnhill and husband, Brian, and Patti MartinCordell and husband, Don, of Houma; one brother, Steve Hebert, and wife, Helen,of Houma; one sister-in-law, Faye Hebert of Houma; seven grandchildren, LacyMartin, Lauren Martin, Lindsey Martin, Jordyn Martin, Jena Bergeron, CourtneyDyson and husband, Tommy, Justin Breaux and wife, Britney; and five great-grandchildren, Luke, Camryn and Emily Dyson, Isabella Breaux, and Alex Gonzales.She was preceded in death by her parents, Alidore Hebert and Olivia Lirette Hebert; one brother, Gilbert Hebert; and one sister, Belle Bruce.She was a homemaker, a member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians, Eastern Star, anavid gardener and a parishioner at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. She was agreat mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Gloria Palmisano					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Gloria "Jean" Baker Palmisano, 61, a native of Opelika, Ala. and resident of Houma, died Thursday, July 31, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery.She is survived by her companion, Richard Bienvenu of Houma; two sons, JosephPalmisano and wife, Stacie, of Bourg and Anthony Palmisano and wife, Dawn, ofHouma; one daughter, Jeana Schwab and husband, Dr. Donald Schwab, ofHouma; one brother, Scotty Baker, of California; one sister, Glenda Bergeron ofPicayune, Miss.; and six grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Baker and Helen Cain Baker.She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.=======================================================================Published: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Emily Albert						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Emily Kraemer Albert, 98, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 1:17 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.She is survived by three daughters, Beverly Legendre Alford and husband, Robert, of Houma, Gail Legendre Sonier of Houma and Karen Albert Tabor and husband, Ken, of Thibodaux; four step-daughters, Julia Albert Zeringue, Lois Albert Traill, Marjorie Albert and Delores Albert Adams; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lucien Legendre; her second husband, Ernest Albert Jr.; her parents, Louis Kraemer and Eve Morris Kraemer; one son, Jerry Legendre; one son-in-law, Donnie Sonier; four brothers, Blaise Kraemer, Avie "Al" Kraemer, Didier Kraemer and Wilson Kraemer; and two sisters, Julia Kraemer Ford and Carrie "Kay" Kraemer Landry.She was a seamstress for many years and was retired from Arthur Copeland's.The family is grateful for all the dedication, kindness and excellent care given by the staff of Bayou Region Hospice, the staff at St. Joseph Manor and her caregivers.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360.She was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church.Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Charles Greco						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Vincent Charles "Bush" Greco, 88, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Friday, August 1, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.He is survived by one daughter, Sharyn Greco Hecard; one sister, Dorothy G. Orgeron; two grandchil-dren, Christopher Hecard and Gina H. Smith; and two great-grandchildren, Sheridan and Carter Smith.He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Lee Cleveland Greco; his parents, Philip Greco and Agnes Greco; one son, Gregory C. Greco and two brothers, Sam and Anthony Greco.He was a World War II veteran who helped build Higgens Boats before serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and a 45-year employee of Northrop Grumman Ship System.He served as an usher of St. Genevieve Catholic Church and was a member of VFW Post 5097, American Legion Post 0011, 40 & 8 Number 1038, Knights of Columbus/Lafourche Council 1114, the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department (Vigilant Chemical & Hose) and Louisiana Fireman's Association.Landry's Funeral Home in Thibo-daux is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Veleria Jenkins					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Veleria Denise Jenkins, 45, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Gray. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.She is survived by her father, Emanuel Jenkins; her fiance, Bennie James; three daughters, Yekema Jenkins, Lavisa Gibson and Leneisha Burdis; five brothers, J.C., George, Gregory, Cedric and Clayton Jenkins; one sister, Brenda Jenkins; and two grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her mother DeCloria White Jenkins; one brother, James Jenkins; one sister, Marie Helen Sims; and her grandparents, Louise Brown, Clark White and Melissa and Emanuel Jenkins Sr.She was a member of Devoted Sisters Organizations and employed by Community Living Alternatives.Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Terry LeBlanc						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Terry Michael LeBlanc, 35, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2008.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.He is survived by one daughter, Renea Michelle McDonald and her mother, Kitty McDonald Matherne; two brothers, Dennis Louis LeBlanc and Randy Joseph LeBlanc; and five sisters, Mary L. Foret, Melissa M. LeBlanc, Michelle L. Danos, Bernadette L. Good and Kim L. Pierce.He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Louis LeBlanc and Shirley Ann Toups LeBlanc.A memorial fund has been set up at Capitol One Bank in Terry Michael LeBlanc's name.Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Jeannette Maddox					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Jeannette Ganier Hartzog Maddox, 71, a native of Wisner and resident of Houma, died at 2:48 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. A religious service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.She is survived by her husband, Carl Maddox of Houma, two sons, Jeffrey Wayne Cargil, and wife, Danette, of Baton Rouge and Don Maddox and wife, Johnnie, of Jack-son, Miss.; two daughters, Terri Davis of Phoenix, and Sandra Kuhn and husband, Tom, of Midland, Texas; two brothers, Truman Hartzog of Clendenin, W.Va., and Joseph C. Hartzog of Lafayette; two sisters, Linda Demares and Bobbie Cheramie of Houma; nine grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Cullin Hartzog and Sitha Alma Thornhill Hartzog.She was a retired accountant with Richard Restaurant Supplies and a member of First Baptist Church.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The First Baptist Church of Houma Building Fund are preferred.Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Helen Martin						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Helen Ann Hebert Martin, 70, a na-tive and resident of Houma, died 4:11 p.m. Friday, August 1, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.She is survived by her husband of 53 years, J.C. Martin of Houma; two sons, Jody Paul Martin and wife, Christy, and Jonathan Wendell Martin and wife, Ginger, of Houma; two daughters, Jill Angela Barnhill and husband, Brian, and Patti Martin Cor-dell and husband, Don, of Houma; one brother, Steve Hebert, and wife, Helen, of Houma; one sister-in-law, Faye Hebert of Houma; seven grand-children, Lacy Martin, Lauren Martin, Lindsey Martin, Jordyn Martin, Jena Bergeron, Courtney Dyson and hus-band, Tommy, and Justin Breaux and wife, Britney; and five great-grandchildren, Luke, Camryn and Emily Dyson, Isabella Breaux, and Alex Gonzales.She was preceded in death by her parents, Alidore Hebert and Olivia Lirette Hebert; one brother, Gilbert Hebert; and one sister, Belle Bruce.She was a homemaker, a member of the Krewe of Hyacinthians, Eastern Star, an avid gardener and a parish-ioner at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. She was a great mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Marjoire Ordoyne					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Marjorie Neil Ordoyne, 78, a native of Houma and resident of Bayou Blue, died Thursday, July 31, 2008.Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, with burial in Bisland Cemetery.She is survived by four sons, Roy Jr., Danny, Troy and Rickie Ordoyne; three daughters, Rebecca Ordoyne, Felicia "Susie" Clement and Patricia Boudwin; one brother, Clifford Neil; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy P. Ordoyne Sr.; her parents, Paul Sr. and Felicia Pinell Neil; one son, Greg Ordoyne; three brothers, Paul Jr., Lucius and Claude Neil; and three sisters, Maggie Trahan, Aggie Ford and Leona Chatagnier.Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Monday, August 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Albert Simmons Jr.					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Albert Simmons Jr., 56, a native of Montegut and resident of Houma, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Peter Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Southdown Cemetery.He is survived by his wife, Nedra Thomas Simmons of Houma; two sons, Albert Simmons III and Davyonne Thomas, all of Houma; one daughter, Lekaya Simmons of Houma; and two brothers, Alfred Simmons and wife, Karen, of Baton Rouge and Joseph Simmons and wife, Carolyn, of Gray.He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Sr. and Josephine Williams Simmons; and two sons, Trond Smith and Kendrell Smith.He was a U.S. Army veteran and was Baptist.Getrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.=======================================================================Published: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Darci LandryDarci E. Landry, 25, a native of Houma and resident of Choupic, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of PromptSuccor Catholic Church in Chackbay. Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m.Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.She is survived by her parents, Ricky and Michelle Foret; her father, Mark McCarthy; two daughters, Kaylee Landry and Madison Vedrine; her grandparents, Sheldon and Ruth Landry, Curtis McCarthy and Marcella Foret; and one stepsister, Cherish Foret Lejuerne.She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Geraldine McCarthy.Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Richard MilesRichard Allen Miles, 63, a native of Tellcity, Ind., and resident of Gulfport, Miss., died at 8:38 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2008.Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Riemann Funeral Home in Gulfport. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery in Gulfport.He is survived by his wife, Hope Powell Miles of Gulfport; three sons, Jimmy Miles, Ricky Miles of Gulfport and Allen Simon of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Dennis Miles and Kippy Miles of Tennessee; one sister, Kyra Jean Wilson of Tennessee; and one grandchild.He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Miles and Eva Pollard Miles; and one brother, Tommy Miles.He was owner and president of Hope Services and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Mavis Orgeron						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Mavis "Bobby" Orgeron, 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died as a result of an automobile crash, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008.Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time today at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 3 p.m. today at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.He is survived by his wife, Bella Duplantis Orgeron; two sons, Lee Orgeron andJoseph Orgeron; one daughter, Ann Brunet; two sisters, Gloria Cannatella andPeggy Cheramie; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle Charpentier Orgeron; his parents, Juan Orgeron and Lillia Kieff Orgeron; one brother, Herman Orgeron; and one sister, Dolores Boudreaux.He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus.He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.Memorial donations can be made in memory of Mavis Orgeron to Lafourche ParishLibrary, 16241 E. Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345.Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.=======================================================================Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Shirley BabinShirley Hudson Babin, 72, of Laurel and a former resident of Gulfport, Miss., and Houma, died at South Central Regional Medical Center on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel. Funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery.She is survived by two brothers, Charles L. Hudson of Laurel, and Howard Hudson Jr. of Navarre, Fla.; three sisters, Charlotte Robine and husband, Charles, of Laurel, Martha Cook and husband, Jay, of Frederickstown, Mo., and Karen Thornton and husband, Larry, of Vicksburg, Miss.; her caregiver, Jane Allen; and numerous relatives.She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosalie Price Hudson and Howard A. Hudson Sr.; and her husband, Frederick J. Babin.She and her husband operated Bell Instruments in Houma for many years and she served as the bookkeeper for the company.She was a member of First Baptist Church of Laurel and served on the social activities committee at University Commons.Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Cecile Barker						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Cecile Alexander Barker, 63, a native of Palestine, Texas, and resident of Houma, died at 9:24 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Living Gospel Church in Houma. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in Garden of Memories.She is survived by four sons, Phillip, Mike, Jerry and Johnny Alexander; five daughters, Debra Farkas, Mary Paul, Jolene Wright, Angel Garay and Odie Osteen; three brothers, Avery, Pookie and Benny Bergeron; three sisters, Ruth Raffray, Susan Geraci and Gail Clark; 32 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her first husband, John C. Alexander; her second husband, Daniel Paul Barker; her parents, Clifton and Cecile Bourg Bergeron; two brothers, Gerald Bergeron and Clifton Bergeron; one sister, Teetsie Caudell; and two grandchildren, A.J. Staples and Amanda Paul.She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Palestine.Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Terry Falcon						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Terry "Satch" Falcon, 56, departed his earthly home to live in glory at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, in the arms of his loving wife, JoAnn, and surrounded by family and many friends.Visitation will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Community Worship Center in Paincourtville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the worship center, with burial in St. Philomena Catholic Church Cemetery in Labadieville.He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 37 years, JoAnn Falcon; three sons, Eric John, Blake Thomas and Dusty James Falcon; two granddaughters, Kylee Jo and Alora Blake Falcon; his mother, Joyce Lagrange Falcon; one brother, Uhry Falcon Jr.; and numerous sister and brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Uhry Falcon Sr.; his paternal grandparents, Cleveland and Modeste Falcon, his maternal grandparents, Loney and Auska Lagrange; his father and mother-in-law, Gerald and Joyce Hebert; his paternal grandparents-in-law, Arthur and Gertrude Hebert; and maternal grandparents-in-law, George and Inez Landry."Satch Breezy" was loved family and friends and was free spirited. He was the type of person with always a smile who could always make the saddest person smile. He loved his camping trips and teaching his kids to cook.He was a former truck driver.Pallbearers will be Kevin "Wino" Sevin, Herman "PeePee" Daigle, Darryl Gautreaux, L.J. Theriot, Tommy "Chun" Blanchard and Wilton "Tilt" Breaux.Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Joseph Malbrough Sr.Joseph Nicholas "Nick" Malbrough Sr., 73, a native of Schriever and resident of Thibodaux, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Thibodaux Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.He is survived by his wife, Mary "Hazel" Rothman Malbrough; four sons, Joseph Malbrough Jr., David L. Malbrough, Thomas Halford and William Halford; three daughters, Jenell Grames, Mary Halford and Linda Fay Maroctte; two brothers, Ben and Felix Malbrough; three sisters, Corrine Landry, Velma Person and Lottie Duet; 25 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.He was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Marie Louise Sanchez Malbrough; two sons, Jerry and Louis Halford; three brothers, Junius, Philip and Noel Malbrough; and two sisters, Rose Tyler and Louise Malbrough.Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Mavis Orgeron						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Mavis "Bobby" Orgeron, 76, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died as a result of an automobile crash, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008.Funeral service was held Tuesday at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow, with burial in the church cemetery.He is survived by his wife, Bella Duplantis Orgeron; two sons, Lee Orgeron and Joseph Orgeron; one daughter, Ann Brunet; two sisters, Gloria Cannatella and Peggy Cheramie; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle Charpentier Orgeron; his parents, Juan Orgeron and Lillia Kieff Orgeron; one brother, Herman Orgeron; and one sister, Dolores Boudreaux.He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Knights of Columbus.He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church.Memorial donations can be made in memory of Mavis Orgeron to Lafourche Parish Library, 16241 E. Main St., Cut Off, LA 70345.Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Joyce Russell						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Joyce Breaux Russell, 74, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, died after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008.Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with interment in Morgan City Mausoleum.She is survived by her husband, Jack Russell of Morgan City; one daughter, Melanie Russell Galliano and husband, Clint, of Bayou Blue; two granddaughters, Valerie Galliano and Veronica Galliano; and two sisters, Marian B. Jones of Morgan City and Norma B. Kindem of Patterson.She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Edith Breaux; and one brother, Joseph E. Breaux.She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1952 and was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a longtime member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and baking. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and devoted grandmother.Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.=======================================================================Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Roland Arcement					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Roland Louis Arcement, 89, a native of Raceland and resident of Lockport, died at 6:51 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2008.Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.He is survived by his wife, Irene Rogers Arcement; two sons, Leroy Arcement and wife, Eurella, and Ronald Arcement and wife, Una; two daughters, Judy Griffin and husband, Fred, and Miriam Adams and husband, Surgin; one brother, Alvin Arcement; one sister, Rita Mae Arcement Theriot; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Agnes France Arcement; six brothers, Oville, Clarence, Eneas, Fred, Roy and Norman Arcement; and one sister, Eve A. Legendre Gros.He was a lifetime member of Lockport Volunteer Fire Dept and a parishioner of Holy Savior Catholic Church.Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Valerie ColarValerie Thomas Colar, 56, a native and resident of Franklin, died at her home at 1:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Park Ave. Church of Christ. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Jules Cemetery.She is survived by her husband, Edward Paul Colar Sr. of Franklin; her mother, Marjorie Rose Beverly Thomas of Franklin; three daughters, Bragidda Dangerfield of Alexandria, Teralyn Johnson of Shreveport and Shelly Colar of Franklin; one son, Edward Paul Colar Jr. of Houma; two brothers, Feddrick Thomas Jr. of Houma and Tony Thomas of Franklin; and two sisters, Casa Thomas of Franklin and Marcie Robinson of Riverside, Calif.Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. James Crochet						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========James Kermon Crochet, 73, a native of Montegut and resident of Kenner, died at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church.He is survived by one son, Kevin Crochet Spencer of Metairie; one daughter, Andrea Courtade and husband, Ron, of Metairie; two brothers, Maxwell and Frank Crochet; one sister, Evelyn C. Falgout; and one grandson.He was preceded in death by his parents, Mackley L. and Vallie LeBoeuf Crochet.Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Sarah Domangue						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Sarah Maria Domangue, 25, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died at 4:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Donna Hebert Babin and Daniel Babin of Houma; her father, Earl Domangue Jr. of Houma; one son, Blaize A. Rogers of Houma; two daughters, Skyla R. Domangue and Jaidyn A. Fonseca of Houma; her boyfriend, Greg Fonseca of Houma; one stepbrother, Jaremie Babin of New York; her grandparents, Wilson and Barbara Freeman and Mildred Domangue; her aunts, Kim Kinchen, Paulette Stockstill and husband, Glenn, Elaine Domangue and companion, Eugene Naquin, and Laura Eschete and husband, Terrel; her uncles, Karl Domangue and wife, Dinah, Danny Hebert and wife, Patricia, and James Freeman; and numerous cousins.She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Earl Domangue Sr.; and one brother, Earl Domangue III.She was an insurance agent with Lincoln Heritage. She was a wonderful mother, daughter and friend to all she knew.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Karen Donsereaux					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.========== Karen "Honey" Donsereaux, 48, a native of New Orleans and resident of Marrero, died at Tulane Memorial Hospital in New Orleans Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008.Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Ephesus MissionaryBaptist Church in Westwego. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at thechurch, with burial in Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale.She is survived by her parents, Genevieve Davison and the Rev. Robert L. Davisonof Marrero; one daughter, Lawanda D. Brown and husband, Jason, of NorthCarolina; three sisters, Marshellia Thompson of Thibodaux, Avis Stamp and Felicia Stafford of Harvey; and two grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her father, Marshall Donsereaux.Davis Funeral Home of Gretna is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. James Harris						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========James Edward "Kabooby" Harris, 52, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Community Funeral Home and from 9a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Houma.He is survived by his wife, Constance Harris; two daughters, Jasmine N. Harris and Ericka Wolfe, both of Houma; one son, Minister Jamison Tamoine Harris; twobrothers, Thomas J. Harris and wife, Betty, of Detroit, and Alton Harris of Houma; four sisters, Linda Bolden and Wendy Harris, both of Houma, Elnora Francois and husband, Wilbert, of St. Cloud, Fla., and Judy Smith of Detroit; and two grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Harris Sr. and Laura CelestineHarris; one sister, Norma Jean Harris; and one brother, Wilbert Harris Jr.He was a member of the Knight of Peter Claver No. 338 and a former member ofThe Royal Dukes Social and Civic Club.Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Emily RodrigueEmily Dennis Rodrigue, 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.She is survived by one son, Robert Rodrigue and wife, Kathleen; one daughter-in-law, Deanna R. Ordoyne; one sister, Lottie D. Soignet; seven grandchildren; 12great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude I. Rodrigue Sr.; her parents,Ozies "Tobe" Dennis and Emily Webre Dennis; one son, Claude I. Rodrigue Jr.; twobrothers, Michael and Clyde Dennis; and three sisters, Elizabeth D. Gervais, Pearl D. George and Estelle D. Hitch.Special thanks to the staff of Twin Oaks Nursing Home in LaPlace.Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Lillie Smith						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Lillie Mae Sneeze Smith, 84, a native of Terrebonne and resident of Houma, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with burial in Southdown Cemetery.She is survived by one sister, Mercedes Spencer of Houma.She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Smith; her parents, Henry Sneeze and Rosalena Simms Sneeze; four brothers, Henry Jr., Lester, Floyd and Weldon Sneeze; and two sisters, Gloria Sneeze and Susie Sneeze.She was a homemaker.Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Margaret Tarpley					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Margaret Perry Tarpley, 47, a native of Alexandria, Va., former resident of Houma and resident of Pineville, died after two years of very painful and debilitating illness, Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.Celebration of Life services were held today at Alpine First Baptist Church in Pineville, with burial in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Fishville.She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Edward L. Tarpley Jr. and children, Nathan, Megan and Mary Elisabeth Joy, all of Pineville; daughter, Maria Tarpley Calloway and husband, Shawn, of Dallas; sister, Ellen Benson and husband, Rick, of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother, Kenneth Perry and wife, Annie, of Patterson; her mother, Marlene Perry of Carencro; her stepmother, Joycelyn Perry of Houma; her mother-in-law, Shirley Lonider Tarpley of Pollock; her brother-in-law, Lt. Col. Michael Tarpley of Pollock; her sister-in-law, Lisa Tarpley Price and husband, Jerry, of Winnfield; and a host of nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her father, M.C. Perry Jr.; her grandparents, Meredith Clarence Perry Sr. and Margaret O. Perry; her sister-in-law, Regina Salvador Tarpley; and her father-in-law, Eddie L. Tarpley Sr.She was a 1978 honor graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma where she maintained 4.0 grade-point average and was president of the Student Council, Houma's Junior Miss and Teenager of the Year for Terrebonne Parish. She was elected governor of Louisiana Girl's State in 1977. She attended LSU Baton Rouge where she majored in English and graduated summa cum laude in 1982. She was a majorette and performed as a Tigerette for the LSU Band from 1978 to 1981. She was active in many other organizations including Omicron Delta Kappa honorary leadership fraternity, Mortar Board, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Lamba Delta and Scotch guard, where she served as commander in 1981-1982. She was elected to Who's Who at LSU in 1981-1982.Margaret worked as a teacher, journalist and television news and weather reporter in Alexandria and Pineville. During her career she wrote for a wide range of newspapers and magazines and from 1993-2001 she worked for KLAX-TV 31 as a reporter and weekend on-camera weathercaster. She taught in several Rapides Parish public and private schools including Grace Christian, Alpine Christian School, St. Rita Elementary, Menard High School, Pineville High School, Cenla Marine Institute and Cenla Christian Academy.She was a state and local leader in the pro-life movement. She was one of the organizers of the Cenla Right to Life group in the late 80's and served as president for two years. She was a coordinator for the state Pro-Life Oratory Contest. She was a co-founder and director of the Cenla Crisis Pregnancy Center Hotline. She spoke frequently about the pro-life message to churches, women's groups and youth groups.She was an active member of Alpine First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and served as president of the Women's Missionary Union and chairman of the School Board for the Alpine Christian School. She was an active supporter of Christian world missions, particularly in China.Margaret's greatest joy was her family. She was a loyal and devoted wife to her husband Eddie. She was active in all of his political endeavors and stood by him faithfully during the years he served in public office. She loved and cherished her husband and their four beautiful children, Nathan, Maria, Megan and Mary Elisabeth. She prayed diligently for all of her family and was very proud of their accomplishments. She encouraged Nathan in his love for the outdoors, Maria in her leadership activities, including student council, Girl's State and her mission trips to China, Megan in her cross-country and track meets and Mary Elisabeth in her piano recitals and academic achievements.Memorials and gifts can be made to the Margaret Tarpley Memorial Fund at any Capital One branch.Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Martha Verdin						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Martha Shantell Verdin, 31, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray, died at 1:34 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2008.Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in New Hope World Outreach Cemetery in Houma.She is survived by her mother, Marie Lillian Pierre Verdin and stepfather, Adam Paul Bourg; her father, Clarence J. Guidry Sr.; two daughters, Sierra Marie Verdin and Shontay Lynn Verdin; three brothers, Paul, James and Joseph Verdin; two half-brothers; and two sisters, Rebecca Verdin and Rachel Chaisson.She was preceded in death by one half-sister, Cheryl Marie Verdin.In lieu of flowers, donations to help with funeral expenses are preferred.Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.=======================================================================Published: Friday, August 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Georgia Cosens						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Georgia Pauline Rollins Cosens, 87, of Alexandria, died in Houma, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008.Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at The Pentecostals of Alexandria. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.She is survived by her children, Ranes George and Lynn Rollins of Kingwood, Texas, Kenneth and Deedra Rollins of Pineville, Jerriel Wayne and Kim Rollins of Alexandria, Judy and Tonny Russell White of Perth, Australia, and Debbie and James Boquet of Houma; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ranes James Rollins and Lytton Cosens; one son, Randell Lynn Rollins; one brother, Garland F. Rollins; and two grandchildren, Byron D. Rollins and Tracy Boquet.Forest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Cecilia Fitzgerald					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Cecilia Scarabin Fitzgerald, 67, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Houma, died at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008.Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.She is survived by her former husband, John Fitzgerald of Houma; two sons, Michael Fitzgerald and wife, Diane, and Allan Fitzgerald and wife, Rushelle, of Houma; one daughter, Sheryl Buquet and husband, Jerry Buquet, of Houma; three brothers, Earl Scarabin and wife, Donna, Brian Scarabin and wife, Sue, and Kenneth Scarabin and wife, Marie; five sisters, Earline Wright and husband, Wayne, Susan Buras and husband, Kenneth, Ronda Ragas and husband, Richard, Marla Giglio and husband, Barry, and Cathy Mertz and husband, Billy; one brother-in-law, Walter Jenkins; six grandchildren, Brandy LeBoeuf, Jamie Buquet, Jeremy Fitzgerald, Kevin Fitzgerald, Shawn Fitzgerald and Erin Fitzgerald; and four great-grandchildren, Peyton LeBoeuf, Callie Buquet, Bradley Fitzgerald and Ethan Fitzgerald.She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Scarabin and Leodille Zeringue Scarabin; one great-grandchild, Lilly Martin; one brother, Donald Scarabin; and one sister, Lorraine Jenkins.She was a retired clerical with Fitzgerald Inspection.The family would like to give special thanks to Terrebonne General CCU unit, nurses and staff and special thanks to Dr. Russell Henry.She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Catholic Church.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Robert Gonzales Sr.					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Robert Charles Gonzales Sr., 71, a native of Mathews and resident of Lockport, died at 10:42 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First Baptist Church in Lockport. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church.He is survived by his wife, Helen D. Gonzales; three sons, Kenny, Dave and Robie Gonzales; two daughters, Lisa Knight and Angie Neely; one brother, Nolan "Butch" Gonzales Jr.; one sister, Joan Badon; and 12 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Nolan Sr. and Ruby W. Gonzales; and one brother, Ronald Gonzales.He was a member of First Baptist Church.Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Richard Greene						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Richard Allen Greene, 52, a native of Richmond, Va., and resident of Galliano, died at 3:53 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Religious service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.He is survived by his companion, Belinda Jones; four sons, Carl LeBlanc Jr., Richard N. Greene, Richard A. Greene Jr. and Ryan Greene; six daughters, Angelia LeBlanc, Toni Demere, Serina Bergeron, Shelley LeBlanc, Richelle Cheramie and Richenna Greene; and 30 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ima Jarvis Greene; and one son, Bobby Greene.He was a former member and lieutenant of Leeville Fire Department and was a commercial fisherman.Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Joe Luther Jr.Joe Lee Luther Jr., 59, a native of New Orleans and resident of Raceland, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery in Raceland.He is survived by one brother-in-law, John Chisley of Raceland; and numerous relatives.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Sr. and Estelle Luther; and two sisters, Emma Chisley and Mary Johnson.He was a U.S. Army veteran and was Baptist.Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Samuel Means						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Samuel Joseph Means, 67, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of Belle Chasse for the last several years, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Belle Chasse. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with interment in the church mausoleum.He is survived by his wife, Joycelyn Lincoln Means; two daughters, Denna Means Cossich and Catherine Means Logue, both of Belle Chasse; one son, Michael Joseph Means of Missouri City, Texas; seven grandchildren, Christina Cossich, Philip F. Cossich III, Melissa Cossich, Tiffany Cossich, Brett Means, Brock Means and Brannon Crowe; two brothers, John A. Means and Robert J. Means; one sister, Dorothy Ann Means Howard; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris C. and Ally S. Means.Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. John Self							Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========John D. Self, 85, a native of Vernon Parish, former resident of Houma and resident of Houston, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hixon Funeral Home in Leesville. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Good Hope Cemetery.A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holly Hall Retirement Community in Houston in the McMillian Activities Building.He is survived by five children, Louise Kucera, Yvonne Hatton, Barry Reynolds, Sean Self and Shane Self; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hortense Caldwell and Ludline Hodges; and half-brothers and sisters, Mann Self, Max Self, Kelly Bonneau, Lud Self, Zoe Whitt, Marty Self and Ida Reines.He was preceded in death by his parents, Lud Self and Mahala McNeely; one son, John D. Self Jr.; and one daughter, Barbara McClendon.John was charismatic, had diverse interest and worked in variety of industries. After graduating high school at 16, he left home to work in the mining industry in Arizona. He also spent time working for the railroads, performing music, and starting a motion picture venture. He worked for many years in the oil industry, taking positions in Latin America and Mexico, and spent many years living in Houma until his retirement. He lived at the Holly Hall Retirement Community in Houston for the past 10 years.He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Mexico and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite and Shriner in San Antonio. He loved gospel music and sang with different groups, sponsoring the Community sing in Houma. He was a gregarious man and made many life-long friends during his career and travels.Hixon Funeral Home in Leesville is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Friday, August 8, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Leroyal Young						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Leroyal Young, 74, a native and resident of Labadieville, died at Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today with a musical at 7 p.m. at New Belmont Baptist Church in Labadieville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Virginia Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two sisters, Rosa Pace and husband, Orea, of Labadieville, and Gloria Stephney and husband, Billy, of Richmond, Calif.He was preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice and Moses Young; one brother, Moses R. Young; and one sister, Selina H. Williams.He was a noted musician of various churches in Assumption Parish.Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of arrangements.=======================================================================Published: Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Harry Boudreaux					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Harry Thomas Boudreaux, 76, a native of Raceland and resident of Houma, died at 12:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Religious service will be Monday at the funeral home (contact Chauvin Funeral Home for time of service at 868-2536). Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Thibodaux.He is survived by three sons, Spencer Boudreaux of Scott, Steve Boudreaux of Welsh and Ryan Boudreaux of Larose; two daughters, Shelia Hanks of Welsh and Gina Danos of Cut Off; one brother, J.C. Boudreaux of Houma; two sisters, Verna Levron of Bayou Blue and Ida Mae Bergeron of Houma; 10 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex Boudreaux Sr. and Amy LeJune Boudreaux; two brothers, Alex Boudreaux Jr. and Harris Boudreaux; and one sister, Velma Bonvillian.He was a retired driller with Diamond M. for 21 years.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Cynthia Charpentier					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Cynthia Jean Mary Falgout Charpentier, 66, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dale Lawrence Charpentier; three sons, Kurt, James "Jimmy" and Robert "Bobby" Charpentier; four daughters, Dale "Monica" LeBoeuf, Cindy Stutts, Pamela "Pam" Folse and Susan "Susie" Knight; her mother, Adeline Bascle Falgout; three brothers, Nolan Jr., Errol and Lionel Falgout; four sisters, Jewell Breaux, Miriam Sampey, Rhoda Boquet and Charlene Freiwald; 24 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her father, Nolan Thomas "Dogris" Falgout; one brother, Glen Joseph Falgout; and one granddaughter, Heather Charpentier.Through the local TV commercials in which she and her family promoted their John Deere business, she became known as the "yee hah" lady; but, she will best be remembered for her faith-filled and courageous six year battle with Lipo-Sarcoma Cancer.She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, attended Bible studies conducted by Kerry Bueche at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and was a member of "Nosotros", a local cancer-support group, which is lovingly led by Raul Doria, M.D.In lieu of flowers, it is graciously requested that donations be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360, a local non-profit agency which nobly affords care for the terminally ill as well as solace and guidance to the family.The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Cancer Care Specialists for opening their arms and hearts and all those who offered prayers and provided support.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Kearney Mahler						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Kearney "Bobby" Arthur Mahler, 84, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 9:07 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008.Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First United Methodist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park.He is survived by his wife, Mary Halley Mahler of Houma; his former wife, Hilda Arceneaux Mahler of Houma; one son, Al Mahler and wife, Lee Mahler of Houma; two daughters, Susan Oncale and husband, Dennis, and Nancy Davis and husband, Doug, of Houma; six grandchildren, Monique Wright, Michelle Verret, Natalie Guidry, Nikki Guidry, Mark Guidry Jr. and Whitney Mahler; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Alidore Mahler and Henrietta Chaisson Mahler; one daughter, Jennifer Mahler Deligans; and one brother, Butley Mahler Sr.He graduated from Tulane College and was a retired furrier with Mahler Inc. and a professional bowler.He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.=======================================================================Published: Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Rogers Boudreaux Sr.				Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Rogers Bernard Boudreaux Sr., 76, a native of Golden Meadow and a resident of Chauvin, died at 11 a.m. Friday, August 8, 2008.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. till funeral time Monday at the K.C. Hall in Chauvin. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.He is survived by four sons, Rogers Boudreaux Jr. of Houma, Robert Boudreaux of Chauvin, Cully Boudreaux of Bay City, Texas, and Kim Boudreaux of St. Rose; one daughter, Stacey Molinere of Bourg; his former wife Rosaline Martin of Houma; one brother, Jeffery Boudreaux of Chauvin; one sister, Mildred Plaisance of Houma; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jefferson Boudreaux and Matilda Naquin Boudreaux; and three sisters, Eulla Bergeron, Belle Picou and Lorine Kimball.He was a retired, self-employed offshore crew boatman with Ace Marine, Inc. and a Korean War United States Army Veteran.He was a parishoner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Victoria Brown						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Victoria "Vick" Brown, 85, a native of Terrebonne and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Dularge. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.She is survived by one son, Clarence Ray Jr. of Houma; two sisters, RosaDell Brown and LouEmma Trosclair of Houma; two grandsons and six great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Ray Sr.; her parents, Samuel and Taliel Peters Ray; one brother, Daniel Brown; and one sister, Emma Trosclair.She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church and sang in the church choir.Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Bertrand Carlos					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Bertrand "Bert" Philip Carlos, 57, a native and resident of Houma, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2008.Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.He is survived by his wife, Karla Trotter Carlos of Houma; one son, Joshua Carlos of Houma; two daughters, Lauren Molaison and husband Jaime of Knoxville, Tenn., and Kimmie Carlos of Houma; one brother, Gerald "Jerry" Carlos and wife, Beth Carlos, of Gray; one sister Mona C. Pellegrin of Houma; his mother and father-in-law, Betty and Don Trotter; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tim McElroy and wife, Teryl Trotter McElroy, Donna Trotter Fagan and husband, Jay Fagan, and Ruth Carlos of Houma; and his loving pet Lucy.He was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph Carlos and Felma Bourg Carlos; one brother, Randolph "Randy" Carlos Jr.; one sister, Barbara C. Whitney; and two brothers-in-law Robert Whitney and Ernest Pellegrin.He was in business development with Baker Energy.Bert was first a loving Dad to his children and a devoted husband to Karla. Beyond his love for his family, Bert loved cooking for his extended family and will be remembered for his joy of fishing and his passion for football.He was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, www.standuptocancer.org.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Cynthia Charpentier					Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Cynthia Jean Mary Falgout Charpentier, 66, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dale Lawrence Charpentier; three sons, Kurt, James "Jimmy" and Robert "Bobby" Charpentier; four daughters, Dale "Monica" LeBoeuf, Cindy Stutts, Pamela "Pam" Folse and Susan "Susie" Knight; her mother, Adeline Bascle Falgout; three brothers, Nolan Jr., Errol and Lionel Falgout; four sisters, Jewell Breaux, Miriam Sampey, Rhoda Boquet and Charlene Freiwald; 24 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her father, Nolan Thomas "Dogris" Falgout; one brother, Glen Joseph Falgout; and one granddaughter, Heather Charpentier.Through the local TV commercials in which she and her family promoted their John Deere business, she became known as the "yee hah" lady; but, she will best be remembered for her faith-filled and courageous six year battle with Lipo-Sarcoma Cancer.She was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg, attended Bible studies conducted by Kerry Bueche at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and was a member of "Nosotros", a local cancer-support group, which is lovingly led by Raul Doria, M.D.In lieu of flowers, it is graciously requested that donations be made to Bayou Region Hospice, 195 Corporate Drive, Houma, LA 70360, a local non-profit agency which nobly affords care for the terminally ill as well as solace and guidance to the family.The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Cancer Care Specialists for opening their arms and hearts and all those who offered prayers and provided support.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Kearney Mahler						Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Kearney "Bobby" Arthur Mahler, 84, a native of Chackbay and resident of Houma, died at 9:07 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008.Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at First United Methodist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park.He is survived by his wife, Mary Halley Mahler of Houma; his former wife, Hilda Arceneaux Mahler of Houma; one son, Al Mahler and wife, Lee Mahler of Houma; two daughters, Susan Oncale and husband, Dennis, and Nancy Davis and husband, Doug, of Houma; six grandchildren, Monique Wright, Michelle Verret, Natalie Guidry, Nikki Guidry, Mark Guidry Jr. and Whitney Mahler; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Alidore Mahler and Henrietta Chaisson Mahler; one daughter, Jennifer Mahler Deligans; and one brother, Butley Mahler Sr.He graduated from Tulane College and was a retired furrier with Mahler Inc. and a professional bowler.He was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.========================Published: Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Antoine Robinson Sr.				Picture==========A photo is available for this file. Please go tohttp://usgwarchives.net/la/lafourche/obits/dateobits/2008/f0808.htm and click on the name of interest.==========Antoine "Menou" Joseph Robinson Sr., 62, a native of Houma and a resident of Dulac, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2008.Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home with burial in Grand Caillou Baptist Cemetery.He is survived by three sons, Antoine Robinson Jr. and wife, Sylvia, Paul Robinson of Dulac and Andy Robinson and wife, Candy of Houma; two daughters, Sonia Robinson and husband, Calvin Guidry, and Antoinette Harding and husband, Joseph Harding of Dulac; five sisters, Eloise Robinson, Veronica Fitch of Dulac, Dorothy Williams, Lucille Parfait and Clara Duthu of Houma; twelve grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Dufrene Robinson; his parents, Camile Robinson and Marie Billiot Robinson; four sisters, Alma Tosclair, Eva Trahan, Mary Gregoire and Emelda Billiot; and one granddaughter, Angel Robinson.He was a tug boat captain for Callais Towing and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church.Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.=======================================================================