Obituaries

Judith P Boyles

Sep 23, 2024

Judith P. Boyles, 82, a longtime resident of Raceland, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 23, 2024. 

Judith is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Tommy Boyles; sons, Ron Cunningham (Janell) and Shawn Cunningham (Juli); stepsons, Thomas Boyles (Karen) and Jess Boyles (Becky); grandchildren, Brennan Cunningham, Molly Cunningham, Lacey McCaskill (Heath), Katie Boyles, and...

Jessie Patrick Berthelot

Sep 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jessie Patrick Berthelot, age 59, who passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, in Houma, LA. Born on May 11, 1965, in the same town he called home throughout his life.

Jessie was a devoted husband to his wife Missy Kraemer Berthelot, a loving father to his daughter Mandy Kraemer...

Bernard "T-June" Dardar

Sep 19, 2024

Bernard "T-June" Anthony Dardar, age 87, passed away Wednesday September 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Grand Isle and resident of Point Aux Chenes. 

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service at New Beginnings Church in Point Aux Chenes on Saturday October 12, 2024 from 10:00 AM until service...

Betty Dupre

Sep 18, 2024

Betty Ann Dupre, 86, a native and resident of Houma, LA passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday morning at 3:35am.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, LA from 9:30am until service time. A...

Perry Lee Martin

Sep 17, 2024

Perry Lee Martin, 71, of Bourg, LA, passed away on September 17, 2024.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9 AM to 11 AM with a Funeral Liturgy beginning at 11 AM. A private graveside will take place at a later date.

Charles Campbell Sevin

Sep 16, 2024

In loving memory of Charles Campbell Sevin, 57, a cherished son, brother, uncle, devoted friend, and esteemed professional. Charles peacefully passed away on September 16, 2024, at his home in Houma, LA. Born on October 8, 1966, in the same town he called home, Charles was known for his compassionate nature and warm spirit.

Family and friends are invited to a...

Vernon Bunch

Sep 15, 2024

In memory of my father, Vernon Edward Bunch ( Eddie) . February 12, 1930 - September 15, 2024.

Known as Paw Paw to the grandkids and great grandkids; he passed today peacefully at age 94.

Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley and his two brothers, Richard and Carrol.

He served in the Air...

Dianne Williamson Metcalf

Sep 9, 2024

Dianne Williamson Metcalf, age 74, a native of Mendenhall, MS and resident of Houma, LA, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Dianne is survived by her daughter, Amey French; her granddaughter, Fenner French; her brother, Dean Williamson.

Dianne was preceded in passing by her husband, Reginald James Metcalf; her parents, John Marshall Williamson and Bessie Mae Barefield Williamson.

Services for Dianne will...

Austin Paul Sapia

Sep 9, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Austin Paul Sapia, on September 9, 2024, in his hometown of Houma, LA. Born on October 2, 1998, Austin touched the lives of many with his kind and generous spirit.Austin is survived by the love of his life, Sarah Falgout; precious daughters, Paisley Jane Sapia and Prestynn Kate Sapia; parents, Whitney Paul...

Gerald Adams

Sep 7, 2024

As we look back on a life well-lived, we remember Gerald Joseph Adams, a cherished member of the Houma community, who passed away on September 7, 2024, at the age of 84. Throughout his life, Gerald was known for his unwavering curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for adventure.

Born on September 19, 1939, Gerald graduated high school and became a successful...

Judy Ann Rivera Menendez

Sep 7, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Judy Ann Rivera Menendez, 62, on September 7, 2024.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation in her honor on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at the church cemetery.

Judy is survived by her...

Mazie Lapeyrouse Orgeron

Sep 5, 2024

Mazie Lapeyrouse Orgeron was born September 2, 1934 and passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2024, at 90 years old.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation in her honor at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at church cemetery. 

She was preceded...

Patricia "Pat" Hodson Porter

Sep 3, 2024

Patricia Hodson Porter died peacefully in her sleep on September 3, 2024, at the age of 92, at her home in Houma, Louisiana. Patricia (known as Patsy or Pat), daughter of Royal Charles Hodson and Juanita Crawford Hodson, was born February 24, 1932 and raised on the farm in the Raceland Prairie.

Patsy graduated from Raceland High in 1950, where she...

Annanell Smith

Sep 3, 2024

Annanell Smith, age 74, passed away peacefully September 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native and resident of Houma, La. 

A private memorial will be held by the family. 

Nell is survived by her children, Vione Smith, Heather Breaud, and William "Joey" Breland; grandchildren, Harley, Brittany, Kyle; sister, Phyllis Smith; brother, Billy Smith, Billy Robertson.

Nell is preceded in...

Max Duane Patterson

Sep 1, 2024

Max Duane Patterson, 95, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 4:30 a.m. Max was a native of Gilmer TX and a resident of Houma, LA. 

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Chauvin Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin...

John Young Sr.

Aug 31, 2024

John Edward Young Sr., 71, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 1:57pm. John was a native of Freer, TX and a resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9:00am until service time. A Ministry Service will follow visitation...

George S Bradford

Aug 30, 2024

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George Steven Bradford, age 71, of Houma, LA passed away from this life on Friday, August 30, 2024. He was born to the union of George Willie Bradford and Joyce Mabry May Bradford on July 14, 1953 in Urania, LA. 

George entered the Navy in 1971 and served his country for 8 years. He moved to Houma in 1979....

Grace D. Whitfield, PhD

Aug 29, 2024

Dr. Grace Deloris Whitfield, 81, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2024. Grace was a native of Lamesa, TX and a longtime resident of Houma, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 8:30 AM until 10:00 AM. A Celebration of Life service will begin at...

Shelby "Don" Loyd, Jr.

Aug 29, 2024

Shelby “Don” Loyd died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the age of 86.

A Celebration of Life will begin with Visitation on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9am until mass at 11am at Annunziata Catholic Church. 

Shelby is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Celeste Peltier Loyd, his children Shelby “Donnie” Loyd, III (Laurie), Jeff Loyd...

Eurlie Williams

Aug 27, 2024

Eurlie Ledet Williams, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 9:53pm. She was a native and resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Houma, LA from 9:00am until service time. A Mass...