Bonnie Allbritton White, age 76, passed away at her Austin home on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, after a 3-year battle with lung cancer. Her loving husband of 59 years, Doug, was at her side.
Bonnie lived in many different states and countries as she followed and supported her husband in his Air Force career. These included South Carolina, Louisiana, Taiwan, Texas, Germany, Virginia, Ohio and Saudi Arabia. She was always an active member of local charities wherever her husband was stationed. She loved antiquing, golfing and fishing.
She is survived by her husband, Col. Douglas W. White, USAF, Ret., and children Douglas W. White II, Mary W. Freelove, and Robert L. White II, as well as four grandchildren, Sara Freelove, Claire Lowande, Kaitlin White and D.J. White.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Allbritton and Alice Webb, and her two brothers, Larry Allbritton and Norbert Allbritton.
Special thanks to Mrs. Linda Nichols, Bonnie’s wonderful care-giver who made her last years so much better. Also, thank you to Dr. Beth Hellerstedt and to the nurses and staff at St. David’s Round Rock Hospital for their caring and support.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, at the Mausoleum chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.
Memorial condolences may be made on Bonnie’s webpage at www.CookWaldenCapitalParks.com.

August 3, 1956 - December 3, 2016
A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, at the Patterson Community Center from noon until 4 p.m. with a memorial service at 2 p.m. for Michael Genzale, a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of Patterson, who passed away at his home at the age of 60 on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. The Rev. Toby Ryder will conduct the memorial service.
Michael is survived by his three children, Chris Genzale, SFC Brian Genzale and his wife Dana, and Heather G. Garcia and her husband Wilfredo; one grandson, Ethan Garcia; four siblings, Mark Genzale and his wife Denise, Mario Genzale, Joanne Genzale, and Jean Genzale-Bertrand and her husband Dwayne; one niece, Madison Genzale; one nephew, Connor Bertrand; as well as his longtime companion, Dianne Cremaldi.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Vincent Genzale and America Matus Genzale.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Michael’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517, 855-448-3997, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary Inc., 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, 985-395-7873.

November 19, 1921 - December 4, 2016
Ralph W. Thomas, best known as Pappy, was a native of Oklahoma and a longtime resident of Morgan City. Pappy passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at the age of 95.
Pappy leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 23 years, D. Thomas of Morgan City; his daughter, Miranda “Mandy” Suire and her husband, Tommy; and his son, Leon McClendon and his wife, Donna.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
Pappy loyally served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II, where he survived two sunken ships, one of which Pappy assisted all other Coast Guard members off before he himself, abandoned. While serving his nation, he received awards for his dedication and valor. Pappy was also a proud member of the Masonic Lodge in Morgan City, of which he was a Master Mason in 1964.
Before retirement, Pappy and his wife D. transported vehicles across the United States for Courtesy Vehicles of Morgan City. While working for Courtesy, Pappy was able to see many sights across this nation. Well lived, Pappy had an eventful and happy life, but among all he did, he was most proud of being a member of Bayou Vista Baptist Church.
The family requests that a time of visitation and remembrance be observed Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, from 10 a.m. until time of services at 2 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City. Pappy will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery where Masonic services and military honors will be rendered.

Funeral Services for Mr. Curless Tabb will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 2:00 PM, MK DIXON Funeral Home, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, LA. Bro. Bobby Hodnett will conduct the service.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 6, 2016, 5:00-9:00 PM and resume on Wednesday. December 7, 2016, from 8:00 AM until the commencement of the funeral service.

He will be interred in St. Helens Cemetery, Glencoe, LA.

Born on February 26, 1930, to the late Alfred Joseph Tabb and Eva Goulas Tabb, Curless, affectionately known as “Blackie” departed this life on December 5, 2016. He was 86 years old.

Left to cherish his memories is his companion, Marjorie Guilotte, Baldwin, LA; wife, Marian Tabb, Baldwin, LA; significant other, Melissa Guillot; three sons, Alfred Joseph (Juanita) Tabb, Baldwin, LA, Claude Tabb, Bayou L’Ourse, LA, Marcus Tabb, Baldwin, LA; one daughter, Aline (Roger) Clements, Franklin, LA; one brother, Howard (Sandra) Tabb, Baldwin, LA; one brother-in-law, Huey Carline; one sister-in-law, Irene Tabb, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; John Richard Tabb, Claude Tabb, Sidney Tabb; and two sisters, Catherine Tabb and Anna Mae Carline

Active pallbearers will be Alfred Tabb, Claude Tabb, Zack Tabb, Marcus Tabb, Adam Clements, Roger Clements.

Honorary Pallbearer will be David Tabb, Jr.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to MK DIXON Funeral Home.

MK DIXON Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements, 337-940-9253, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, LA 70514, www.mkdixonfh.com.

The Reverend Joseph Fields, 91, a resident of Centerville, La. and native of Columbus, Texas, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016 at 7:45 a.m. at his residence.
Reverend Fields will lie in state for public visitation on Friday Dec. 9, 2016 at the St. Luke Baptist Church in Patterson, La. from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Visitation will resume on Saturday Dec. 10, 2016 from 9 a.m. until A Celebration of Life beginning at 11 a.m. at the Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church 321 Center Street New Iberia, La. 70560. Burial will follow funeral services in the Franklin Cemetery in Franklin, La.
Memories of this great Minister, Preacher, Pastor, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Mentor, and Friend will forever remain in the hearts of his loving wife, Rosa Lee Fields of Centerville, La.; his devoted children including his four sons, Wilfred Fields of Garden City, La., Vernon Fields and his wife, Betty of Belle Rose, La., Lionel Fields and Michael Fields both of Galveston, Texas; four daughters, Shelia Jones and her husband, Larry of Verdunville, La., Debra Thomas and her husband, Ricky of Centerville, La., Cynthia Fleming and her husband Wallace, Jr. of Franklin, La. and Pamela Randle and her husband, Pastor Allen R. Randle, Sr. of Garden City, La.; one daughter-in-law, Sylvia Fields of Patterson, La.; sixteen grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
Reverend Fields was preceded in death by his parents, Martha & Harold Fields; two sons, Melvin Fields and Harold Fields; a daughter, Brenda F. Ely and one sister, Annie Mae Cox.

Eddie Lyons Jr., 56, a native of Lafayette and resident of Charenton died Friday at his residence.
Visitation will be observed at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 1262 Bobtown Road, Charenton, Saturday from 9-11 a.m. and burial rites will be read at the church at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Paul Godfrey will officiate.
He is survived by brothers Edward “Jimmy” Lyons Sr. and his wife Desiree of Charenton, and Ronald Ray and his wife Paula Lyons of Atlanta, Georgia; and a sister, Loretta Ann Lyons, of Houston, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge.

Catherine Moore Broussard, 73, a native of Shadyside and a resident of Franklin, died Monday at 8:32 p.m. at Franklin Health Care Center.
Visitation will be Friday from 9-11 a.m. at the Otis Mortuary Chapel, 501 Willow St., Franklin, with burial rites at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the New Providence Cemetery, Centerville. Rev. Ulysses Mitchell Jr. will officiate.
She is survived by sons Alfred Broussard III, of Verdunville and Dwayne Broussard of Franklin; five sisters, Carolyn Boatman, Evelyn Mack and Delores Stewart, all of Franklin; Linda (Victor) Lashley of Verdunville, and Diane (Eddie) Freeman of New Iberia.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of arrangements.

Maggie Deal Johnson Milton, 66, a resident of Loreauville, La. and native of Berwick, La. passed away on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 at 8:45 pm at her residence.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Jones Funeral Home 715 Sixth Street Morgan City, La., from 8 a.m. until funeral services at 1 p.m. Burial will follow services in the Berwick Cemetery in Berwick, La.
Memories of Maggie will forever remain in the hearts of her three sons, Anthony Watson of Morgan City, La., Adam Watson of San Deigo, Calif. and Eric Johnson of New Iberia, La.; one daughter, Sandra Watson August of Beaumont, Texas; four brothers, Warner Johnson of Berwick, La., Charles J. Johnson of Scott, La.; Lawrence Johnson of Patterson, La. and Horace J. Johnson of Lafayette, La.; three sisters, Debra Ann Johnson of Patterson, Geraldine Griffin and Linda Straughter both of Berwick, La.; three daughters-in-law, one sister-in-law; eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, a stepmother, two husbands, one brother, one sister, a half brother, and one great-granddaughter.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Houma-Jeanerette in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

Lawrence “Baby” Joseph Jones, 68, a resident of Jeanerette, La.., and a native of Ashton, La., passed away on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at 7:55 a.m. at Franklin Foundation Hospital.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday Dec. 10, 2016 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church 145 Prevost Road Baldwin (Ashton Area). La. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11 a.m., the Reverend Robert Purvey, will serve as the Officiant. Committal Services and Burial will follow funeral services in the Jones Family Cemetery in Four Corners, La.
Memories of Lawrence left to cherish by one son, Zachariah Demarcus Polidore of Jeanerette, La.; a brother, Marcus Jones, Jr., of Morgan City, La., and a sister, Ommil Alma Holmes of Beaumont, Texas; and a host of relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette-Houma in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

November 5, 1940 – Dec. 3, 2016
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, during an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin for Hillery B. Freeman, a native of Houma and a lifelong resident of Franklin who passed away at the age of 76 with his wife at his side on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at his home. Following the Mass, he will be laid to rest in the Franklin Cemetery. Father Lloyd Benoit will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Rineholt, Charles Pillaro, David Gorman, Tony Molaison, Jimmy Rineholt, and Billy Sloan. Musical selections will be provided by vocalist, Laura Pierce and organist, Dexter Thibodeaux.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. The mortuary will reopen Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. until time of dismissal at 10:30 a.m.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Alice Freyou Freeman and their son, Conway Freeman; his sister, Eloise Freeman; and his sister-in-law, Julie Romero and her husband Kardell.
He was preceded in death by one son, Perry Freeman; his parents, Armand Freeman and Cecile Doucet Freeman; one sister, Carolyn Ann Freeman; one nephew, Brian Freeman; and his parents-in-law, Relies Freyou and Gertrude Romero Freyou.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

Frank Maddix, 68, a resident of Stephensville, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at his residence.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.

May 18, 1956 -November 12, 2016
Linda Ann Pennison Johnson was born in Morgan City, Louisiana, and resided in this area until a later move to Lakeland, Florida, where she was a longtime resident until her passing on Nov. 12. She was 60 years old.
Linda leaves behind three sisters, Dianne Hall and Nancy Landry of Morgan City, and Carol Benoit of Amelia; three nephews, Harry Paul Benoit Jr. and his wife Mandy of Maurice, Landon Landry of McKinney, Texas, and Perry Lamar Hall of Morgan City, along with several nieces and nephews; and close friends, Gloria Wagner and Katie Sturm of Florida.
Linda joined in heaven, her stillborn brother and her parents, Dewey and Odelia Cavalier Pennison; and her grandparents, Herbert and Olivia Cavalier, and Walter and Mathilda Pennison.
A small graveside service will be held at an unspecified date, where Linda will be laid to rest with her parents in the St. Andrew Church Cemetery in Amelia.

April 13, 1934- December 4, 2016
Voncilia Barrilleaux, best known as Vickie, a native of Mamou and a longtime resident of Bayou Vista, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at the age of 82.
Vickie was a devoted parishioner and member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church of Bayou Vista. Very religious, Vickie dedicated her life to her Catholic faith and her beloved family.
Vickie retired from the banking industry after almost 25 years of service. While working for a local bank, Vickie was blessed to meet many friends and co-workers who she considered as family and still remained close to.
She held many interests in life such as visiting the local casino, dancing at Fred’s in Mamou, spending time with longtime friends like Wanda Montgomery and especially making great memories with her family. Vickie will be forever missed but never forgotten.
Those left to cherish Vickie’s memory are her grandson, Ronnie Hensarling and his wife, Liz; one granddaughter-in-law, Kim Weatherford; three great-grandchildren, Kala Marie Jennings, Erin Chase and Ethan Kross Hensarling; one great-great-granddaughter, June Lynn Jennings; one great-great-grandson, Brantley; stepdaughter, Debbie; stepson, Curtis Daigle and his wife, Brenda; step-granddaughters, Misti, Tina and Gina; step-great-grandchildren, Keyana and David; and great friends, Billy and Wanda Montgomery.
She joined in heaven her husband, Wilson “Sonny” Barrilleaux; her parents, Hillary and Enice Tate; one stepson, Roy Daigle; and her grandson, Eric Wayne Hensarling.
The family requests that a time of visitation and remembrance be observed Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, from noon until time of dismissal at St. Bernadette Catholic Church Hall. A Mass of Christian burial will be held for Vickie at St. Bernadette Catholic Church at 2 p.m. following visitation with the Rev. William “Bill” Rogalla officiating. Vickie will be laid to rest with her husband in the Morgan City Mausoleum following services.

The Rev. Joseph Fields, 91, a native of Columbus, Texas, and resident of Centerville, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at his residence.
Visitation will be Friday at St. Luke Baptist Church in Patterson from 5 to 7 p.m. Visitation will resume Saturday at 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church in New Iberia. Burial will follow in the Franklin Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Rosa Lee Fields of Centerville; four sons, Wilfred Fields of Garden City, Vernon Fields of Belle Rose, and Lionel Fields and Michael Fields, both of Galveston, Texas; four daughters, Shelia Jones of Morgan City, Debra Thomas of Centerville, Cynthia Fleming of Franklin and Pamela Randle of Garden City; 16 grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, a daughter, and a sister.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Maggie Deal Johnson Milton, 66, a native of Berwick and resident of Loreauville, died Thurs-day, Dec. 1, 2016, at her residence.
Visitation will be Sat-urday at Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City from 8 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Berwick Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Anthony Watson of Morgan City, Adam Watson of San Diego and Eric Johnson of New Iberia; one daughter, Sandra August of Beaumont, Texas; four brothers, Warner Johnson of Berwick, Charles J. Johnson of Scott, Law-rence Johnson of Patterson and Horace Johnson of Lafayette; three sisters, Debra Johnson of Patterson, and Geraldine Griffin and Linda Straughter, both of Berwick; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a stepmother, two hus-bands, a brother, a sister, a half-brother, and a great-granddaughter.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence Jones, 68, a native of Ashton and resident of Jeanerette, died Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Franklin Foundation Hospital.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Baldwin, the Rev. Robert Purvey officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Family Cemetery in Four Cor-ners.
He is survived by a son, Zachariah Polidore of Jeanerette; a brother, Marcus Jones Jr. of Morgan City; a sister, Ommil Holmes of Beaumont, Texas; and a host of relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Claudell Watson, 80, a resident of Morgan City, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are pending.

January 16, 1948- December 6, 2016
Frank S. Maddix, 68, a resident of Stephensville, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was born Jan. 16, 1948, in Corpus Christi, Texas the son of Jessie C. Maddix and Rovena “Rena” Cole.
Frank was a very hard worker all his life. As a 17-year-old boy he became a deckhand on his uncle’s boat and this is where his love of being on the water began. He received his captain’s license and had a very long career as a boat captain. Being a boat captain took Frank all over the world, navigating boats to Africa and through the Panama Canal. He loved being with his family and cherished the time that he got to spend with them. Frank truly loved life and lived it to the fullest.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Adeline “Lea” Foret Verrett Maddix of Stephensville; his father, Jessie C. Maddix; one stepson, Adam Verrett and wife Danielle of Stephensville; three stepdaughters, Melissa Frangenburg of Morgan City, Tammy Lynn Broussard and husband Troy of Bayou Vista, and Carol Jean Sanders and husband Dean of Panama City, Florida; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Frank is also survived by two brothers, William “Billy” Boswell and wife Paula of San Antonio, and Walter Boswell and wife Debbie of Patterson; three sisters, Derinda Cantrell and husband Mike of Danbridge, Tennessee, Charlene Tholen and husband John of Berwick, and Darlene Hughes and husband John of Patterson; and sister-in-law, Connie Adkins of Berwick.
Frank was preceded in death by his mother, Rovena “Rena” Cole Watson; stepfather, O.B. Watson; and two brothers, Jimmy Adkins and Richard Watson.
A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home with the funeral service taking place at 8 p.m.

Bertha Foreman, a native of Kaplan and a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at the age of 81.
Bertha is survived by her children, Geraldine Foreman, Carl Foreman and wife Holly, and Terry Foreman and wife Shara; grandchildren, Brennan Foreman and Abigail Foreman; and sister, Lilly Mae Harrington.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Easton Foreman Jr.; parents, Joseph Lemaire and Clementine Martin Lemaire; and numerous brothers and sisters.
A prayer service was held today, Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, at Hargrave Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Graveside services followed at Morgan City Cemetery.

November 25, 1967 — December 7, 2016
Sheila Ann Stokley Blanchard, 49, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.
Sheila was born Nov. 25, 1967, in Morgan City, the daughter of J.C. Stokley and Anita Verrett Stokley.
Sheila was a devoted wife, mom and Mimi, as she was always taking care of her children and her grandchildren. She always put her family before herself and truly loved being there for her family.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, George A. Blanchard of Bayou Vista; four children, Brittany Price, Brennan Blanchard, Brooke Blanchard and Bethany Blanchard, all of Bayou Vista; two grandchildren, Carsyn Blanchard and Maverick Blanchard; and one brother, Anthony Stokley of Bayou Vista.
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Anita Verrett Stokley.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home with the Rev. Chad Hebert officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home with the visitation resuming from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Following the funeral service, Sheila will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.