November 27, 1944 - October 11, 2016
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Verdunville during a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Myra Broussard Paul, a native of Glencoe and a 56 year resident of Verdunville who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 71 on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, at Franklin Foundation Hospital.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday at the church from 10 a.m. until Mass time at 2 p.m. Following the Mass she will be laid to rest in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Verdunville. Father Peter Emusa will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Bradley Paul, Bryan Paul, Giovanni Gunner, Timothy Wolf, Taurean Smith, and Roland Gunner Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Wilbert A. Paul Jr., Randy Paul Sr., Morrison Broussard Sr., Ulysses Broussard, Ryan Westley, Frank Griffin Jr., Anthony Benjamin Jr., Roland Gunner Sr., and Floyd Paul Jr.
Myra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who genuinely loved her family and loved them all equally. Generous and caring by nature, she was the type of person who always put the needs of others before her own. Myra was definitely the rock of the family. She was also a wonderful cook, something that she truly loved doing. She had an open door policy and would feed anyone who walked into her home. She will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those she leaves to cherish her memory include two sons, Wilbert Paul, Jr. and his wife Andrea, and Randy Paul, Sr.; four daughters, Jacqueline Griffin and her husband Frank, Marilyn Paul Gunner, Markita Westley and her husband Ryan, and Lorena Benjamin and her husband Anthony, Jr.; 12 grandchildren, Bradley Paul, Anjanike Williams-Smith, Brittany Gunner, Timothy Wolf, Giovanni Gunner, Nashanta Benjamin, Bryan Paul, Randionna Paul, Randy Paul, Jr., Randalyn Paul, Randan Paul and Kailey Benjamin; two great grandchildren, Khyler Williams and Taytum Smith; two brothers, Morrison Broussard Sr. and Ulysses Broussard; four sisters, Florence Pickett, Audrey Verdun, Laura Williams, and Rose Simmons; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert A. Paul Sr.; her parents, Arthur Broussard Sr. and Florence Sterling Broussard; four brothers, Cal Broussard, Cleveland Broussard, Arthur Broussard Jr., and Whitney Broussard Sr.; and one sister, Lorena Broussard.
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.

Joyce Juanita Key Williams, 62, a resident and native of Jeanerette, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at 4:55 p.m. at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Park Avenue Church of Christ in Franklin with Brother Cornelius Lewis officiating. Burial will follow funeral services in the Morning Pilgrim Cemetery in Jeanerette.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Williams, III of Jeanerette; one son, Fred Williams, IV of Lafayette; two daughters, Mrs. Anthony (Shannon) Johnson of Jeanerette; Evangelist Jeremiah (Denetra) Asomugha of Houston, TX; one brother, Joseph Key, Jr.; one sister, Mary L. Jordan, all of Jeanerette; two aunts, four uncles, ten grandchildren, one great-grandchildren, god-mother, one brother-in-law, five sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Key, Sr. and Juanita “Hilda” Claville-Key; two brothers, one sister and both her maternal and paternal grandparents. Jones Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to the family.

November 17, 1932 – October 10, 2016
Funeral services for Bessie Burns Simoneaux will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, during an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson. She will be laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum. Father Angelo Cremaldi will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday at the church from 9 a.m. until Mass time at 11 a.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 10 a.m.
Bessie was born in Centerville and was raised in the Atchafalaya Basin on a houseboat. On April 28, 1951 she married the love of her life, Rudy Simoneaux. They spent the majority of their lives residing mostly in Patterson. Many will remember Bessie from her numerous years working as an Avon Representative. She also worked as a nurse’s aide at QCII Nursing Home (now Patterson Healthcare Center), as well as a life insurance agent. She was very active with the American Legion Auxiliary as well as the VFW Auxiliary. One of her favorite pastimes was tending to her yard and flower garden. Bessie passed away at the age of 83 on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, in Mandeville at the Ponchatrain Healthcare Center
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Simoneaux Northup and her husband Bill; her granddaughter, Heather Northup Hooge and her husband Michael; two sisters, Jimmietta Palmature and her husband Jimmy, and Shirley Hymel and her husband Floyd; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Louis Simoneaux; her parents, Jesse Burns and Laura Sauce Burns; one brother, Jesse “Junior” Burns Jr.; and one sister, Margaret Burns.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made in Ms. Bessie’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, www.alz.org, 1-800-272-3900.
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.

Randolph Schexnayder, Jr., 75, a resident and native of Patterson, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at 3:40 p.m. at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church in Patterson with Pastor Patrick Jones, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow funeral services in the Home Industrial Cemetery in Patterson.
Survivors include his three sons, David Paul Schexnayder of Franklin, Gerald Schexnayder and Robert John Schexnayder of Patterson; three brothers, Milton Schexnayder and Roland Schexnayder of Patterson, and Melvin Schexnayder of Niceville, FL; two sisters, Carolyn Mouton of Patterson and Lee Ann Wilson of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Randolph was preceded in death by his wife, parents and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to the family.

Bessie Burns Simoneaux, 83, a native of Centerville and resident of Patterson, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at Pontchartrain Health Care Center in Mandeville.
Visitation will be Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m., with a rosary at 10 a.m., the Rev. Angelo Cremaldi officiating. She will be laid to rest in the church mausoleum.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia S. Northup; a granddaughter; two sisters, Jimmietta Palmature and Shirley Hymel; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a brother and a sister.
Ibert’s Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Lillie Jones Fryer, 56, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be Fri-day at Jones Funeral Home in Morgan City from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. , the Rev. Ron Bias officiating. Burial will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery.
She is survived by her mother, Rosa King of Patterson; three sons, Lennie Fryer Jr. of Lafayette, Sampson Francis of Houston and Joey LeBlanc of Morgan City; one daughter, Brooklyn Broussard of New Iberia; seven brothers, Charlie Jones, Claude Jones and Charles Jones III, all of Morgan City, Lawrence Johnson of New Orleans, Glen Jones and Louis Jones, both of Patterson, and Timothy Jones of Port Arthur, Texas; five sisters, Natalie E. Johnson of Morgan City, Charlene Carr of Fort Worth, Texas, Lizzie Bartley of Houston, Sandra Jones of Port Arthur, Texas and Susie Jones of Lafayette; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, father, a sister, six children and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

January 13, 1942 -October 8, 2016
Barbara Ruth Koen, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Teche Regional Medical Center. She was 74 years old.
Barbara lived her life to the fullest, taking enjoyment in good food, good company, and great family. She loved to play bingo, take part in holidays (especially the food), board games, and the food network. Most importantly though, she adored her family.
Barbara leaves to cherish her memory, her children, James Womack Sr. and his wife, Anita, of Houston, Laura Womack of Berwick, Glenn Womack of Morgan City, and Crystal “Noshow” DeHart and her husband, Keith “T-Boy” DeHart (Barbara’s favorite son-in-law); daughter-in-law, Earline Rogers and her husband, Chris; her honorary children, Ernest “Bo” Bosarge and his wife, Rhea; her grandchildren, Jamie Granger, James “Bubba” Womack Jr., Russell Blanchard Jr., Kelly Blanchard, Jaci Campbell, Matthew Johnston and his companion, Macey Blanchard, Tiffany Morin and her husband, Jerrid, Christopher Womack and his wife, Chasity, Victoria Womack, Timothy Womack, Cristy Ardoin and her husband, Shawn, Cissy Gaudet and her husband, Bryan Sr., and Rachelle Womack; her great-grandchildren, Shi-Lynn Granger, Dorian Womack, Dexter Ardoin, Zayden Morin, Maddie Morin, Mattix Morin, Alexa Morin, Mason Johnston and Marilyn Johnston; one brother, Irvin “Do” Boudreaux and his wife, Pearl, of Westwego; sister-in-law, Rose Koen of Berwick; lifelong friend, Judy Wallace of Patterson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Waiting for Barbara’s arrival in heaven was her parents, Charlie and Laura Koen; her brother, Don Koen; her sisters, Gwendolyn Elliott and Edna Guccione; and her former spouse, Berlin Womack Jr.
Memorial visitation for Barbara will begin Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at 5 p.m. until time of services at Immanuel Baptist Church in Morgan City.
The family requests that all friends and family come prepared to share a memory or story of Barbara during the services. They also invite all to arrive wearing her favorite color, yellow.

August 17, 1937-October 12, 2016
Mary A. “Meanie” Willis, 79, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at Teche Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born Aug. 17, 1937, in Morgan City, the daughter of Louis and Beulah Gros Aucoin.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by five children, Sherry Morris, Tammy Kleimann, Karen Montet and husband Mark, and Robert Kleimann, all of Bayou L’Ourse, and Jerry Cedatol and wife Yvonda of North Carolina; two stepchildren, Candace Willis Christian and Darrell Willis; six grandchildren, Jobe, Nikki Jo, Shandeal, Matthew, Samantha and Valeria; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Beulah Gros Aucoin; husband, Laurie F. “Pop” Willis; two daughters, Billie Kleimann Legendre and Vicky Kleimann; one grandson, Billy Joe Holcomb; one stepdaughter, Carman Willis Kennedy; three sisters, Elsie, Della and Clem; and six brothers, Clinton, Bill, Floyd, Harry, T-Boy and Nippy.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home with the Rev. Charley Driskill officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home with the visitation resuming from 8 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home.
Following the services, Mary will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Randolph Schexnayder Jr., 75, a native and resident of Patterson, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Visitation will be Saturday at Good Hope Baptist Church in Patterson from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m., Pastor Patrick Jones Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Home Industrial Cemetery in Patterson.
He is survived by three sons, David Paul Schexnayder of Franklin, and Gerald Schexnayder and Robert Schexnayder, both of Patterson; three brothers, Milton Schexnayder and Roland Schexnayder, both of Patterson, and Melvin Schexnayder of Niceville, Florida; two sisters, Carolyn Mouton of Patterson and Lee Ann Wilson of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dwain Bercegeay, 58, a resident of Bayou Vista, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Bercegeay; father, Charles Berce-geay; and siblings, Chandra Christiansen, Chad Bercegeay, Cletis Bercegeay and Trish Bercegeay.
A memorial will be held at a later date.

Garrick Stewart, 44, a native of New Orleans and resident of Morgan City, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at his residence.
Visitation will be Tuesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m., the Rev. Larry Frank Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Rosa Stewart of Morgan City; a brother, Kevin Stewart of Houma; a sister, Damita Hawkins of Patterson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his father, and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

July 23, 1929 -October 15, 2016
Eugene Anthony Fields, 87, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at Teche Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Eugene was born July 23, 1929, in Morgan City, the son of Dennis and Adele Barras Fields.
Eugene had a very strong love for God and chose to serve him daily. He loved his country and was a very proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving for three years.
Eugene loved his family more than anything and always cherished the time he got to spend with them, especially the time spent with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Rose Marie Beatty Fields of Morgan City; three children, Kathleen Fields Gaudet and husband Elward of Bayou L’Ourse, Daniel Eugene Fields of Amite, and Melanie Fields Askew and husband Perry of Morgan City; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer Viccellio and husband Steele, Jessica Makepeace and husband Tyler, Chelsea Mayden and husband Jeff, Elise Gaudet, Adam Fields and wife Erin, Sarah Fields, Tiffany Waguespack and husband Jon, Danielle Grow and husband Scott, Brandt Askew, Justin Askew and wife Megan, and Jennifer Fanguy and husband Dusty; 12 great-grandchildren, Riley, Spencer, Anthony, Nicholas, Vincent, Zachary, Gabrielle, Zoe, Kylee, Talan, Elizabeth and Jace; three great-great-grandchildren, Mason, Zaylie and Arliegh; and one brother, Roy Fields and wife Linda of Houston.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Adele Barras Fields; as well as numerous brothers and sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Noas Kerketta officiating. A visitation will be held today, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. The visitation will resume from 9 a.m. until Mass time on Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Following Mass, Eugene will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the East St. Mary Veterans’ Funeral Squad.

Garrick O’Neal Stewart, 44, a resident of Morgan City and native of New Orleans, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 at 6:45 p.m. at his residence.
Visitation will be observed Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Frank, Sr. officiating.
Burial will be in the Morgan City Cemetery, following funeral services.
Survivors include his mother, Rosa Mae Stewart of Morgan City; one brother, Kevin Stewart of Houma; one sister, Mrs. Kevin (Damita) Hawkins, one god-daughter, all of Patterson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives.
Garrick was preceded in death by his father and both his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to the family.

Funeral services will be conducted for Judge Charles R. Prevost Sr., 89, on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Baldwin with Father Cedric Sonnier officiating. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery.
A native of Franklin he was currently a resident of Lafayette.
Prior to his retirement he was a practicing attorney for over 40 years and served as the Franklin City Attorney and then was elected and served for 29 years as Franklin Municipal Judge. He was the first Municipal Judge in Franklin. He was a Veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Amelia Bean Prevost of Lafayette; his son, Charles R. Prevost, Jr. and his wife Cathy of Lafayette; his brother, Richard M. Prevost of Lafayette; his sister-in-law, Marie Elise Prevost of Franklin; his grandchildren, Charles R. Prevost, III and Andrew L. Prevost both of Lafayette and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Matas J. Prevost and Lydia Berlot Prevost; his son, Stephen M. Prevost and his brother, Myron J. Prevost.
Serving as pallbearers will be Charles R. Prevost Jr., Charles R. Prevost III, Andrew Prevost, Ethan Duhon, Richard Calhoun and George Villagomez.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to the charity of your choice.
You can sing the guest register book and-or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. (337) 369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.

March 7, 1946 -October 17, 2016
Juliet Marie Gaspard, 70, a resident of Pierre Part, passed away Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born March, 7, 1946, in Golden Meadow, the daughter of Ebreaux Dardar and Lydia Billiot Dardar.
Juliet was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend that will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her four sons, Aaron Joseph Gaspard and wife Tonia of Pierre Part, Mike James Gaspard and wife Lea Ann of Belle River, Corey Lin Gaspard and wife Alexis of Morgan City, and Jason Ray Gaspard and wife Nichole of Pierre Part; one daughter, Julia Gaspard Daigle and husband Jay of Houma; two brothers, Ebreaux Dardar Jr. and wife Autonise of Hammond, and Louis Dardar and wife Angelina of Chackbay; one sister, Lydia Serigny and husband Raymond of Golden Meadow; sister-in-law, Irma Dardar; eight grandchildren, Aarie Gaspard, Christian Gaspard, Macey Gaspard, Mamie Gaspard, Gage Gaspard, Kylan Gaspard, Sophia Gaspard and Lucas Gaspard; and one great-grandchild, Addisyn Blanchard.
Juliet was preceded in death by her husband, Gus Joseph Gaspard Jr.; parents, Ebreaux Dardar Sr. and Lydia Billiot Dardar; and brothers, James Dardar, Michael Dardar and Stanburg Dardar.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Juliet will be laid to rest in the Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery in Pierre Part.

June 12, 1938-October 17, 2016
Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at noon in Martin & Castille’s La Fleur de Lis Chapel in Lafayette for Alfred Sol Lippman, age 78, who died Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Lafayette Memorial Park.
Alfred Sol Lippmann spent the final days of his life surrounded by his beloved family, professing his absolute love and gratitude for each member. His essence poured from the love and passion of his heart and he generously lavished his love and passion on his family, friends and those who crossed his path. His family will forever cherish the grandiose way in which he embellished with great pride their accomplishments.
Al, a most accomplished man, would undoubtedly consider his 60 years of marriage to his wife Gail to be his greatest accomplishment. To his final breath, he still saw her as his beautiful bride, and the love of his life. The tender, sweet love notes professing his love for her will be cherished forever.
A world traveler who fancied exotic and exciting destinations, he most loved his fishing and hunting trips to Plum Bayou, Cocodrie and Pecan Island with family and friends. He relished the thrill of the hunt and the catch.
If there was ever a life that exemplified the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you; it is the life of Al Lippmann. His family describes him as an amazing, amazing man slow to anger, and quick to forgive. He was that one friend of a lifetime who respected others, lead with honor, and treated others with mercy and fairness. This dapper dresser was legendary in the behind-the-scenes world of politics.
His words of comfort for his family were shared for many years; “This too shall pass, it is always darkest before the dawn.” This lover of history was proud of who he was, a Louisiana man, an American.
I submit to you, that this man of great faith is resting in the arms of our loving God.
Rabbi Barry Weinstein and Reverend Monsignor Richard Green will conduct the funeral services. Karen Broussard, organist, will sing for the services, “The Lord’s Prayer,” “Amazing Grace,” “What A Wonderful World” and “The Wind Beneath My Wings.”
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Gail Poche Lippman; his three children, Beth Lippman Busbice and her husband, Bill, David Lippman and his wife, Angie, and Karen Lippman; his nine grandchildren, Ryan Busbice and his wife, Laura, Matthew Busbice, Sarah Busbice Dickerson and her husband, Jesse, Michelle Lippman Boudreaux and her husband, Josh, Andree Lippman, Kelli Lippman, Michael Lippman, Ashleigh Schneider and William Schneider; six great-grandchildren, Emma and Ella Dickerson, and Christian, Madeline, Noelle and Chloe Busbice; his brother, Darryl Lippman and his wife, Lynn; and his sister, Tanya Murray.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Lippman Jr. and the former Dorothy Kahn; and his grandson, Jason Busbice.
Mr. Lippman was born June 12, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana and was a lifelong resident of Berwick/Morgan City. He and his wife, Gail, moved to Lafayette several years ago.
He was a 1956 graduate of St. Stanislaus College Prep in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and was Valedictorian of his class. Mr. Lippman attained his Undergraduate at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, La. (B.A. with Honors) - 1960 and Tulane University School of Law (recipient of full merit/academic scholarship) Juris Doctorate - 1962.
Mr. Lippman was a Senior partner with The Law Offices of Alfred S. Lippman, LLC, Lippman & Mahfouz, LLC and predecessors - Attorneys at Law, Morgan City, Louisiana. He served at Whitney Bank - Former Member of the Board of Directors (2011-14); Hancock Bank - Former Advisory Member of the Board of Directors (2012-14); Whitney National Bank and Whitney Holding Corp. - Former Member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee - (1998-2011) and numerous other business interests including real estate and investments.
He was also a member of the Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission; Chairman - 2005 - (Gubernatorial appointments by Governors Blanco and Jindal); Louisiana Mansion Foundation (Board of Trustees - 1997-2011); University of Louisiana System (Board of Supervisors and parliamentarian - 2001-02); Commission of Future of Coastal Louisiana - Board of Commissioners - (Gubernatorial appointment - 2001-02).
Also, United States Magistrate Judge Selection Committee - Western District of Louisiana - Lafayette (2001); United States Coast Guard Foundation (Trustee/Director, 1990-2002); Louisiana Commemorative Coin Advisory Commission, Chairman (Gubernatorial appointment - 1998-); Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals (Gubernatorial appointment-1980-85); United States Assay Commission (Presidential appointment-1973); Louisiana Pan American Commission (Gubernatorial appointment-1990); Louisiana Secretary of State’s Select Committee on Corporations (1988).
Mr. Lippman served on the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District (1973-2004; President-1990-2001; Vice-President 2001-02); Berwick and St. Mary Parish Planning Commissions; Berwick Charter Commissions (1966 and 1991); Community Foundation of Acadiana (Chair-2015 - Vice-Chair - 2014; Director); Tulane University - Life Membership Library Award; New Orleans Museum of Art (Advisory Board Member).
Also, National D-Day Museum Founders Society; Petroleum Club of Morgan City (President, 1984; Director, 1977-94); Atchafalaya River Coalition (Vice President and Director - 2000-2004); Tulane University and St. Stanislaus Alumni Associations-former Regional Chairman; Blue Key National Honor Fraternity (Vice-President; ULL Chapter - 1959); Morgan City-Berwick Jaycees (Vice-President; first runner-up Louisiana; Outstanding First Year Jaycee – 1964.
Also, South Louisiana Jewish Welfare Federation (former director); Krewe of Hephaestus (Mardi Gras King-1982; Board Member-1983-); Krewe of Louisianians - Washington, D.C. (1969 until present); various Masonic Orders; Doric Lodge (Morgan City, Louisiana Mason of the Year-1997); American Heart Association, St. Mary Parish (Co-Chairman 1997-99); Ducks Unlimited, Lifetime Sponsor.
In Mr. Lippman’s political years he served as Louisiana Republican Party - Victory ’96 - Dole/Kemp - State Co-Chairman; inaugurations of La. Governor Murphy J. Foster Jr. (1996 and 2000) - Master of Ceremonies and Introduction of Governor, respectively; Republican National Convention (2000) - Delegate and Member of National Rules Committee; Presidential Elector - Louisiana - George W. Bush - (2000); first recipient, William Prescott Foster II Memorial Award by the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame - (2003); Republican National Convention Gala - National Vice-Chairman - (1988).
His professional affiliations were George W. Bush Presidential Committee (Vice-Chairman - Louisiana 1998-); Governor’s Club (Governor Mike Foster); Governor’s Club - Governor Kathleen Blanco (2004-); Chairman, vice-chair and/or master of ceremonies for over 50 functions and events; recipient of numerous certificates and awards; American Bar Association (1962-); Master, The Inn on the Teche, American Inns of Court (2000-).
Also, Louisiana State Bar Association (Member, House of Delegates, 1972-97); Seminar Speaker; St. Mary Parish Bar Association (former President and Director); appointed by Louisiana Supreme Court as Assistant Bar Examiner (1975-82); Phi Alpha Delta National Law Fraternity (Vice-Justice-White Chapter - 1962); 16th Judicial District Indigent Defender Board (former Chairman); 16th Judicial District Notarial Commission (former Chairman).
Numerous other professional organizations and recognitions were:
(1) Recipient of 2014 Excellence in Law and Professionalism by American Inn of Courts.
(2) Martindale - Hubble “A” rated attorney - 1976-; (2) Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys; (3) Super Lawyers of LA - 2012-.
He was admitted to practice in all courts in Louisiana, all United States District Courts of Louisiana, United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, and United States Supreme Court and general counsel to numerous business entities.
Mr. Lippman was extensively engaged in business mergers and acquisitions, corporate and business law and litigation, domestic and international contract negotiations, and probate law.
He was an avid antique collector.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Busbice, Matthew Busbice, Bill Busbice, William Schneider, John Lippman and Michael Lippman.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darryl Lippman, Bernard Boudreaux, Dr. Steve Abramson, Dr. Melvin Bourgeois, Doyle Berry and Richard Poche.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille’s SOUTHSIDE location on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, from 10 a.m. until time of service.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com.
Martin & Castille-SOUTHSIDE-600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811.

March 27, 1930- October 16, 2016
Jesse Allen Blakeman Jr., 86, of Dry Creek, Louisiana, formerly of Morgan City, Louisiana, passed to eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in DeRidder, Louisiana.
He was born March 27, 1930, in Amelia, Louisiana, to the late Jesse A. Blakeman Sr. and Annie Jackson Blakeman. Jesse was a retired Assistant Chief of Police for the Morgan City Police Department.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 68 years, Eva M. St.Germain Blakeman; his son, Jesse G. Blakeman and wife Beth; his daughters, JoAnn Deborde and husband JR, and Kathy Hebert and husband Ron; two brothers, Timothy Blakeman Sr., and Frank Blakeman and wife Euna; his sister, Ramona Crochet and husband Anthony; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Roger Dale Blakeman; his brothers, Amoron Blakeman, Joseph Blakeman and James Blakeman; and his sister, Wendover Anne Domangue.
Visitation will be at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana, today, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 6 p.m. There will also be a visitation continuing on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, Louisiana. A funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at 9 a.m. followed by a procession and graveside service at the Morgan City Cemetery. Jesse will be laid to rest next to his son, Roger.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Catholic Charities USA.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana, and under the direction of Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, Louisiana.

July 16, 1926-October 18, 2016
Barbara Ann Theriot Kreider, 90, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Barbara was born July 16, 1926, in Morgan City, the daughter of Clay J. Theriot and Jeanette Parr Theriot.
Barbara was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church and she was a member of the Catholic Daughters. She was the secretary of Holy Cross Elementary School for many years.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three children, Clay J. Kreider of Longmont, Colorado, Renee E. Kreider of Morgan City, and Dean F. Kreider and wife Margaret of Morgan City; two grandchildren, Alyssa A. Kreider and fiancé Corey Sailer of Longmont, Colorado, and Nicholas F. Kreider of Lafayette; two great-grandchildren, Colton Sailer and Kyrsten Sailer; one sister, Elizabeth T. Smith of Lafayette; one sister-in-law, Catherine K. Guillory of Lafayette; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Clay J. and Jeanette Parr Theriot; husband, Donald F. Kreider; one son, William P. Kreider; and two sisters, Odette McKinney and Jeanne Shaw.
A Memorial Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Clyde Mahler celebrating the Mass. A memorial visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until Mass time. Mausoleum entombment services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Barbara’s honor may be given to Holy Cross Elementary School, 2100 Cedar St. Unit 2, Morgan City, LA 70380.

Calixta Martinez, a longtime resident of Morgan City, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, with her devoted son and grandson by her side. A native of Cuba, Calixta came to the United States on Sept. 11, 1964, seeking freedom with her family.
Calixta is survived by her son, Miguel Martinez; grandson, Roberto Martinez; and many other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pascual “Nano” Martinez; daughter-in-law, Mirta Martinez; grandson, Ricardo “Ricky” Martinez; her parents, Romon and Romana Dominguez; and eight brothers and sisters.
The family requests that visitation be observed today, Friday Oct. 21, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. until time of dismissal at Hargrave Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial following in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Dorothy L. Collins, 74, a native of Patterson and resident of Franklin, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at Belle Teche Nursing Home in New Iberia.
No services will be held.
She is survived by a son, Carl Collins Sr. of Franklin; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three daughters, one son, and a granddaughter.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.