Obituaries

Carolyn Elkins

Feb 21, 2024

Carolyn Thibodeaux Elkins, 72, a native of Pointe Aux Chenes and resident of Houma, passed away on February 21, 2024.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend visitation on Friday, March 1, 2024 from 9:00am until service time at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church in Houma, LA. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will begin following visitation...

Brealon Yelverton

Feb 20, 2024

Brealon Daniel Yelverton, 56, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Brealon was a native and resident of Houma, LA.



Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9:30am until service time. Ministry services will follow visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home at 1:00pm. Burial...

Velma Gold

Feb 18, 2024

Velma "Tina" E. Gold, age 70, a native of Winnfield, La. and resident of Houma, La., passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Tina is survived by her son, Billy Burrow; her daughter, Jenny Parker; her step-daughters, Mina Mullins Foster and Susan Oyler; her grandchildren, Justin Crowson, Nathan Parker, Anel Burrow, Sophie Parker, Cale Parker, Amanda Foster, Jacob Mullins, Kalec Cumbie,...

Joyce Bourg Benoit

Feb 18, 2024

Joyce Bourg Benoit, a native of Grand Caillou and resident of Houma, La., who was born on November 9, 1931, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Joyce is survived by her six daughters, Jennifer "Jeannie" Shaw (Wayne), Merna Uccello (Paul), Rochelle Kilpatrick (Willie), Shanna Hebert (David), Dana Theriot (Burt), and Myra Benoit (Brad); her eleven grandchildren, Marie Uccello Davis (Jay),...

Corey James Odom

Feb 16, 2024

Corey Odom, a native and resident of Houma, La., passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024.

Corey is survived by his daughters, Hailey Odom and Madilynn Odom; his sons, Peyton Odom and Ryan Odom; his mother, Rose Odom; his brother, Sam Odom III; and his God-child, Sam Odom Iv.

Corey was preceded in passing by his father, Sam Odom II.

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Stephen Arnold Walker

Feb 15, 2024

Stephen Arnold Walker, age 80, passed away Thursday, February , 15, 2024 with his loving wife at his side. He was a native and lifelong resident of Bourg.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Ann Catholic Church Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow...

Betty Carlos Abadie

Feb 15, 2024

Betty Carlos Abadie, 95, a native of Grand Caillou, LA, and a longtime resident of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 15, 2024. 

Family and friends are invited to a visitation in her honor on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at St. Gregory Catholic Church from 8:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at...

Margaret "Judy" Brien

Feb 14, 2024

Margaret Judene "Judy" Brien, age 89, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. She was a native of Bassfield, MS, and resident of New Orleans, LA, and former long-time resident of Bayou Blue.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at St. Louis Church in Bayou Blue Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM....

Ena Callais

Feb 12, 2024

Ena Trahan Callais, 89, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:54pm. Ena was a native of Chauvin, LA and a resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 10:30am until service time at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin, LA. A Mass...

Catherine Rayne Chaisson

Feb 11, 2024

Catherine Rayne Chaisson, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and retired teacher, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on May 15, 1934, in her cherished hometown of Houma, Louisiana. 

Catherine is survived by her daughters, Cheri Chaisson (Angela Samanie) and Anne Chaisson (Jeff Gillis); her grandchild, Christina Samanie (Brendon Doyle); her sisters, Virginia Rayne...

Judith Ann Hebert Duhon

Feb 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Ann Hebert Duhon, a compassionate and loving soul who left this world on her 79th birthday, February 11, 2024.

In commemoration of Judy's remarkable life, a visitation will be held on Monday, February 26, 2024, beginning at 9:00 am until the Mass of Christian...

Kenneth Talley

Feb 8, 2024

Kenneth M. Talley, 74, a native of Pineview, GA, and resident of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024.Kenneth is survived by his significant other, Vicki Rangeley; daughter, Natalie Boozer; stepchildren, Nicole Rangeley, Colton Rangeley and John Hill and wife Lindsay; brothers, Marvin Talley and Derrel Talley; and grandchildren, Katie Boozer, Cooper Hill, and Colt Hill.He was...

John Serra

Feb 8, 2024

John E. Serra

John E. Serra, a beloved husband, father, and talented dental technician, passed away on February 8, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on October 30, 1945, in Patterson, Louisiana, to John A. and Josephine Serra.

John is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jude Fakier Serra; children, Jennifer Serra Landry and husband John; stepchildren,...

Robert "Bobby" Kently Fairchild

Feb 8, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Kently Fairchild, 89, a native of Gonzales, LA, and a longtime resident of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 8, 2024. 

Family and friends are invited to a visitation in his honor on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Annunziata Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00...

Aaron DeHart

Feb 8, 2024

Aaron DeHart, 34, beloved Brother, Son, Father, Grandson, and Nephew, was called to his eternal resting place on February 8, 2024. He entered this world on May 3, 1989 in Houma, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Chauvin Funeral Home beginning at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. His...

Stephanie Brown

Feb 6, 2024

Stephanie Folse Brown, 60, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 4:19am. Stephanie was a native of Thibodaux, LA and a resident of Houma, LA.

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

Julie White

Feb 5, 2024

Julie Savoie White died on February 5, 2024, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 93. Julie was born the third of five children of Adrienne Hotard Savoie and her husband Edwin Abraham Savoie in Houma, Louisiana, on January 6, 1931. She grew up with her two older sisters and her two younger brothers in Bayou Blue and graduated from...

Janice Neumann

Feb 5, 2024

Janice Delery Neumann

"Jan" Neumann, beloved wife and devoted mother, died on February 5, 2024, from pulmonary hypertension at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family. Jan's love and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her, and she will be sorely missed.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Maria Immacolata Catholic...

Donald Hidalgo

Feb 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Donald Hidalgo

Donald Hidalgo, a devoted father, beloved grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on June 12, 1938, in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, Donald was a hardworking and dedicated self-employed construction worker who left a lasting impact on his family and community.

Donald is survived by his children, Michael...

Richard Chancey

Feb 2, 2024

Richard Holden Chancey Sr., 70. Our beloved Spouse, Father, and Son passed away on February 2, 2024.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 48 years; Sheila Bynum Chancey; his children Richard Chancey Jr. and wife Rochelle, Shanna Chancey Champagne-Berry and husband Scott, Sherry Chancey and Derrick Chancey. He is also survived by siblings; brothers Thomas Chancey Jr.; Micheal Chancey...