Obituaries

Gail Grissom

Apr 13, 2024

Gail Frances Pellegrin Grissom

On April 13, 2024 Earth cried and Heaven smiled as the Lord welcomed Gail Grissom, His good and faithful servant, into His loving arms. She never met a stranger, and her smile was both infectious and contagious. As a leader in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for over fifty years, Gail's greatest gift was her capacity...

Severn Berger

Apr 12, 2024

Severn Paul Berger, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, April 12, 2024, at the age of 62. Born on June 21, 1961, in Houma, LA, self-employed businessman and former owner of Berger Door Company. Severn was known for his meticulous nature and dedication to his family....

Earline Dupre Naquin

Apr 12, 2024

Earline Dupre Naquin, age 87, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Houma and resident of Point-Aux-Chenes. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the graveside service Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Earline is survived by her children, Barbara Dubois, Sally Hutchinson, Juanita Brunet, Paula Eschete; twelve grandchildren;...

Ralph Carte

Apr 11, 2024

Ralph Edward Carte, 80, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 9:22pm. Ralph was a native of Sissonville, WV and a resident of Paradis, LA.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9:00am until service time. Ministry...

Patricia Fontenot

Apr 11, 2024

Patricia Hebert Fontenot, 81, passed away surrounded by her loving husband and family on April 11, 2024 at 4:53am. Patricia was a native of Morgan City, LA and a resident of Houma, LA.

Family and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial visitation on Monday, April 22, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a Memorial Mass at St....

Ray Cinnater, M.D.

Apr 11, 2024

Ray Cinnater, M.D., 88, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 1:14 PM. Born June 26, 1935, he was a native of St. Louis, Missouri and longtime resident of Houma, Louisiana.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Chauvin Funeral Home. The visitation will continue at Grace Lutheran Church on Monday, April 15,...

Natasha L Molaison

Apr 10, 2024

Natasha L. Molaison, age 48, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was a native of Scotland and longtime resident of Theriot.Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service at Chauvin Funeral Home Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Natasha is survived by her children, Cullen Marc Ezell and...

Kylah Jane Eschete

Apr 10, 2024

In loving memory of the vibrant and cherished Kylah Jane Eschete, born on February 8, 2016, in Thibodaux, LA. Kylah brought joy to all who knew her with her unwavering love for her family. Kylah loved everything Lilo & Stitch, and enjoyed swimming, jumping in muddy puddles, playing video games, highland cows, bubble baths, and all things sweet, sour and spicy....

Floyd Joseph Melancon

Apr 9, 2024

Floyd “Tardy” Joseph Melancon, 90, a native and resident of Houma, LA, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.Floyd is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marie Levron Melancon; his son, Gregory Melancon; his daughter, Colette Melancon (Julie); his grandchildren, Garrett Melancon and Grace Melancon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Vildred...

Harrison Gill, Jr.

Apr 8, 2024

On Monday morning, April 8, 2024, Harrison went home to the Lord.

He reached a personal goal on February 21st this year when he celebrated his 100th birthday.

Harrison always had a quick smile and handshake. His friendly nature was a gift that put people at ease and allowed him to connect with just about anyone. He had a way to make...

Berthile Levron

Apr 8, 2024

Berthile Marie Authement Levron, 94, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at 12:42 p.m. surrounded by her loving family. Berthile was a native and resident of Pointe Aux Chenes, LA.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, April 16th at St. Charles Catholic Church in Pointe Aux Chenes, LA from 9:00 a.m. until service time. A Mass...

Betty Jane Adams

Apr 8, 2024

Betty Jane Adams, 82, a native of Bayou Dularge and resident of Chauvin, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 8, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a visitation in her honor on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Chauvin Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A graveside service to follow visitation at St....

Helen Lyons

Apr 7, 2024

Hilda Belanger Lyons, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, step-grandmother, and aunt, died Sunday, April 7.

She was 87. A native of Bunkie, La., and a longtime resident of Theriot, she worked for the Terrebonne Parish Library for many years and drove the Bookmobile for 10 years. She loved her animals, reading, her garden, and cutting her grass at...

Judith Voss Templeton

Apr 6, 2024

Judith Voss Templeton, age 86, a native and resident of Houma, La., passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Judith is survived by her sons, Mark Templeton, James “Jim” Templeton (Rebecca), and Chad Templeton (Danelle); her daughter, Mary Silva; her grandchildren, Garrett Templeton, Ava Templeton, Jonas Templeton, Mya Silva, and Liam Silva; her step-grandchildren, Avery Theriot (Christin Dennis), Jacob Theriot (Tiffany),...

Elie "Alfred" Klingman II

Apr 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elie Alfred Klingman II, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Born on March 31, 1946, in Port Sulphur, LA, Alfred dedicated over 30 years to the oilfield industry and served with honor in the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Department for 9 years.Alfred is survived by his beloved wife, Ida LeCompte...

Monroe Estella Raine Marcel

Apr 4, 2024

Monroe Estella Raine Marcel arrived and departed silently and peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 3:16a.m.Monroe is survived by her mother, Caralinna Marcel; her grandparents, Kirt Marcel and Carolyn Marcel (Kenneth "Pops" Scott Jr.); her uncles, Kirby Marcel and Kirtis Marcel; her aunts, Caralynn Marcel Storms, Shadie Theriot, and Whitney Marcel; her cousins, Keely, Jordy, Reid, Brylie, Cody, Ryker,...

Joseph Stephen Brendler Jr.

Apr 3, 2024

Joseph Stephen Brendler, Jr., age 81, a native of Gary, Indiana and a resident of Houma, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.Joseph earned a Master's Degree from the University of Notre Dame. He worked at Chabert Medical Center in Computer Services until the time of his retirement.He enjoyed talking about history, listening to books, spending time on his...

Debra Martin Portier

Apr 3, 2024

Debra Martin Portier, 66 years of age, a native of Chauvin, Louisiana and resident of Houma, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Debra is survived by her son, Ryan Portier and wife, Tara; her daughter, Lori Crochet and husband, Beau; her grandchildren, Mark Portier, Logan Crochet, and Bree Crochet; her parents, Magnal Martin Sr. and Mildred Gilfour Martin;  her...

Kenneth Anthony Cunningham, Sr.

Mar 31, 2024

Kenneth Anthony Cunningham, Sr., age 76, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Chauvin and resident of Houma. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Annunziata Catholic Church from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at St....

Richard Harris

Mar 28, 2024

Richard Terry Harris, 68, passed away at his home on March 28, 2024 at 9:15am. Richard was a native of Dorsey MS and a resident of Houma, LA.

Terry is survived by his loving children, Amanda Logan, Richard Harris II, and Christopher Harris.

He is preceded in passing by his parents, George Harris and Bettye Walton Harris.

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