Curtis J. Myles Jr., 77, died Jan. 11, 2017 at 3:12 p.m. He was a native and resident of Morgan City.
Memorial services will be held at the Otis Mortuary Chapel, 501 Willow St., Franklin, Saturday at 1 p.m. with burial rites at the chapel at 1 p.m.
He is survived by a daughter, Monica M. Myles of Houston, Texas; a brother, John Myles of New Orleans; five sisters, Carrie Smith of Seattle, Wash., Ellodie Boyd and Evelyn (Joseph) Spellman both of New Orleans; Ruth (Lawrence) Matthews of Harvey; and Janie (James) Sanders of Gretna; two grandchildren, De’Andre Lancelin and Kiara Watson of Houston, Texas; a great-great granddaughter De’Dreanna Narcisse of Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Wayne Brownlee, 70, of Magazine, Arkansas, passed away Jan. 15, 2017. He was born June 15, 1946, to Robert Lee and Johnnie Joe (Rankin) Brownlee. He worked as an industrial mechanic for many years at Waukesha-Pearce Industries. He loved to play golf, fishing for catfish, hunting and working on old cars.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Johnnie Brownlee; his wife of 52 years, Violet Judith (Boudreaux) Brownlee; one son, Robert Lee Brownlee; and one sister, Bobbi Dupont.
Survivors include one daughter, Valrie Emberson of Magazine; two sisters, Glenda Bancroft of Berwick, Louisiana, and Mohrea Nelms of Booneville; three brothers, Ronald Lee Brownlee and wife, Shirley of Pass Christian, Mississippi, Jeff James Brownlee and wife Kerri of Enola ,and Michael Patrick Brownlee and wife Betsey of Ione; one grandchild, Charley Emberson; one goddaughter, Kate Ann Rodriguez; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Steven Rodriguez, Charles Brownlee, John Jones, Cody Brownlee, Jaymie Brownlee and Jeffery Brownlee.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at Twin City Funeral Home with a visitation being held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Following the services, Charles will be laid to rest in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Chacahoula.

Curtis J. Myles, 77, a native and resident of Morgan City, died following a short illness at 3:12 p.m. Jan. 11, 2017, at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Burial rites will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at Otis Mortuary Chapel, 501 Willow, Franklin.
He is survived by a daughter, Monica M. Bayles of Houston; a brother, John Myles of New Orleans; five sisters, Carrie Smith of Seattle, Ellodie Boyd and Evelyn (Joseph) Spellman of New Orleans, Ruth (Lawrence) Matthews of Harvey; and Janie (James) Sanders of Gretna; two grandchildren, De'Andre Lancelin and Kiara Watson of Houston; and a great-granddaughter, De'Dreanna Narcisse of Houston.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.

Mark David Wheeler, 62, a resident of Morgan City, passed away in home on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017.
He was born Sept. 17, 1954, in Verdun, France.
He is survived by
He is sadly his wife, Patsy Darlene Wheeler of Pensacola, Florida; ason, Mark Dale Wheeler of Pensacola; sister Vickie Davis and husband William “Buddy” Davis of Pensacola; and granddaughter Lyllian Rose Wheeler of Pensacola.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Joanne Wheeler and Charles Thomas Rutecki Sr.
Memorial services will be planned at a later date.

May 1, 1931 - Jan. 19, 2017
Funeral services for Walter J. Chauvin Jr. will be held Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, during an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville. He will be laid to rest in Teche Gardens Cemetery in Verdunville. Father Ruben Primor will be the Celebrant for the Mass with Father Oneil Landry concelebrating. Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Polito, Brodie Young, Raymond Young Jr., Bart Polito, Merlin Giroir, Roy Poe, Glenn Fletcher, and Kerry Aucoin.
A gathering of family and friends was held at Ibert’s Mortuary on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 6 p.m. Visitations resumed Monday morning at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Walter was born on Bayou Chene on May 1, 1931 to the late Walter J. Chauvin Sr. and the late Eufamie Kelly Chauvin and has been a longtime resident of Verdunville. He passed away at his home at the age of 85 on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. At the age of 19 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country and fellow man during the Korean Conflict. He was an accomplished aluminum and wooden boat builder who took pride in showing his boats at local festivals, especially the Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival and the Bayou Teche Wooden Boat Show. Some of his favorite pastimes were enjoying the outdoors and having family over for cook-ups. He was truly a loving husband and devoted father whose family meant the world to him. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include three children, Walter J. “Sonny” Chauvin III and his wife Darlene, Ava Chauvin Young and her husband Raymond Jr., and Heidi Chauvin Polito and her husband Bart; six grandchildren, Cassie Chauvin, Kayla Young, Brittney Polito Broussard and her husband Jacob, Megan Chauvin, Ryan Polito, and Brodie Young; one great grandson, Luca Paul Broussard; four sisters, Deanna Benedietto, Theresa Giroir, Judy Werline, and Amy Chauvin; his beloved dog, Buster; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Burns Chauvin; his parents, Walter J. Chauvin Sr. and Eufamie Kelly Chauvin; and four brothers, Charles “Blackie”, Larry, Jimmy, and Johnny Chauvin.
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.

February 19, 1935 - January 21, 2017
Funeral services for Joseph A. “Joe” DeMarco will be held Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin. He will be laid to rest in Perpetual Park Cemetery. Father Cedric Sonnier will conduct the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Joseph P. DeMarco, Dwayne P. DeMarco, Richard J. Tabb, Richard T. Tabb, Erin M. DeMarco, and Livise P. Anslum. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryce A. DeMarco and Mark King.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ibert’s Mortuary on Wednesday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and again Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m.
Mr. Joe was born on Feb. 19, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John DeMarco and the late Angeline Leone DeMarco. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and in his early years lived in numerous places until settling in Franklin where he has resided for many years. In his early years in Franklin, he was an employee of St. Mary Iron Works for 24 years. Following its closing, he went on to work for Hanagriff’s Machine Shop where he worked for 29 years until retiring in 2015. He was an excellent mechanic and could fix anything that needed repairing. He took great pride in advising and helping family and friends fix their cars. A family man at heart, Mr. Joe was a wonderful provider to his family and a great friend to many. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those he leaves to cherish his memory include his six children, Gay DeMarco, Angeline M. DeMarco and her husband Richard Tabb, Joseph P. DeMarco, Donna A. DeMarco, Demara L. DeMarco, and Dwayne P. DeMarco and his wife Tina Sinitiere DeMarco; seven grandchildren, Richard, Alaina, Jamie, John, Tahra, Erin, and Sarah; as well as 15 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Robicheaux DeMarco; one sister, Mary DeMarco Behm; and his close companion, Flora Mae Landry.
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.

June 21, 1937 - January 21, 2017
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Baldwin during an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Virginia Comeaux Ronsonet, a native of Gueydan and a longtime resident of Baldwin who passed away at the age of 79 on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. She will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Father Cedric Sonnier will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Bryan Ronsonet, Kurt Ronsonet, Terry Ronsonet, Brad Ronsonet, Blare Ronsonet, and Ryan Ronsonet. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryce Ronsonet, Karson Landry, and Konnor Landry.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin on Monday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m., and again Tuesday from 8 a.m. to time of dismissal at 10:30 a.m.
Those she leaves to cherish her memory include her four children, Linda Titus and her husband Johnny, Terry Ronsonet, Bryan Ronsonet and his wife Elise, and Kurt Ronsonet and his wife Joni; her sister, Clara Dell Bergeron; her grandchildren, Brad, Tiffany, Blare, Jeromy, Christy, Diedra, Britni, Rachel, and Ryan; 16 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Minos Ronsonet; her parents, Eno Comeaux and Sophie LeBlanc Comeaux; and nine siblings, Anna Mae Lorraine, Antoine Maxie Comeaux, Melba Jeanne Logue, Alton Joseph Comeaux, Leola Mary Delahoussaye, Romonia Theresa Plaisance, Janel Mary Abshire, Marlene Cecile Rials, and Kelly James Comeaux.
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.

Marie Bourgeois Verdun, 83, a resident and native of Verdunville, La. passed away on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Franklin Healthcare.
No services are to be held.
Memories of Marie will forever remain in the hearts of her son, Rodney Verdun and his wife of Franklin, La.; three grandchildren, three brothers, Shelby Bourgeois and his wife, Murlin Bourgeois all of Verdunville, La. and Thomas Bourgeois of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Betty Nelson of Jeanerette, La. and a host of other relatives and friends.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, a son, a daughter,a granddaughter, her parents, two sisters and four brothers.
The Jones Funerral Home, Inc. were entrusted with final arrangements, which have been completed. Condolences can be sent to the family by logging on to www.jones-funeral-home.com

Carol Robinson Lallande, 62, a resident of Morgan City, passed away at 1:34 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital in Lafayette..
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, Franklin, Jeanerette and Houma is in charge of arrangements. Please visit; www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

Bruce Charles Cronier, 59, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at his home.
He was born on Feb. 7, 1957, in Morgan City, the son of Charles Joseph Cronier and Irene Mason Cronier.
He is survived by one daughter, Erika Cronier of Morgan City; four sisters, Reva Reed and husband Roy of Krotz Springs, Charlotte Opperman and husband Bob of Patterson, Doris Dore and husband Brian of Ville Platte, Brenda Gonatas and husband Alex of Ithica Greece; former spouse, Lori Taylor Cronier of Morgan City; and former mother-in-law, Frances Grizzaffi Taylor of Morgan City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Joseph and Irene Mason Cronier; one sister, Alice Gibson; former father-in-law, Robert A. Taylor.
Services will be held at a later date.
Services were entrusted to Twin City Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Deslatte, 70, a native of Franklin and resident of Morgan City, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at her residence.
She is survived by her son, Aubrey Thompson Jr. of Berwick; a companion; brother, Jimmy Miguez of Oregon; sister, Bobbie Verdin of Lafayette; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister.
Services will be Wednesday at Twin City Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Graveside services will follow at Morgan City Cemetery.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

La Wanda Faye Burrell, 53, a resident of Patterson and a native of Franklin, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2017 at 4:40 a.m.
Visitation will be at the Otis Mortuary Chapel Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 from 9-11 a.m. with burial rites at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery.
She is survived by her mother, Barbara A. Jones of Franklin; three sons, Travollis Jones and David Burrell Jr., both of Franklin, and Norman Jones and his wife Cronda of Coushatta, La.; two daughters, Takisha Jones and Sahila Burrell, both of Franklin; two sisters, Juanita Jones Solete and Constance Harris and her husband Raymond Harris Jr. of Franklin; eight grandchildren and a companion Carl Batiste of Patterson.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of arrangements.

La Thi Vu, 83, a native of Bui Chu, Vietnam, and a longtime resident of Amelia, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her five sons, Du Van Nguyen, Phong Ngoc Nguyen, Ba Van Hoang, Ho Van Nguyen and Trung Van Nguyen; six daughters, Khuyen Nguyen Tran, Vong Thi Nguyen, Luu Thi Nguyen, Lua Thi Nguyen, Chin Thi Nguyen and Mung Thi Nguyen; 53 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren, 25 great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Ho Pham; and a sister, Tua Pham.
La was preceded in death by her husband, Nhu Van Nguyen; her parents, a sister, a daughter, a grandson, and a great-great-grandson.
She was a faithful member of Thanh Gia (Holy Family) Catholic Church.
A prayer service will be held today, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, at 7 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. A Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at Holy Family Catholic Church from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mass at 6 p.m. The Visitation will continue after the Mass until 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at St. Andrew Catholic Church. La will be laid to rest in St. Andrew Cemetery.

September 30, 1941 — January 23, 2017
Brenda B. Green, raised in Berwick and a longtime resident of Stephensville, was called to her heavenly home where she was reunited with the love of her life on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at the age of 75.
Brenda spent her life caring for others as a Registered Nurse and was a devout Christian. Those who were blessed to have Brenda in their life knew that her faith and family came first. Brenda was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her presence will forever be missed.
Brenda leaves to cherish her memory, her three children, Troy Green and his wife, Anne, Scott Green, and Greg Green and his wife, Crystal; three brothers, Michael, John “Shine”, and Edward “Doody” Boyne; three sisters, Cathy Tabor, Arlene McKinney and Marlene Boyne; 10 grandchildren, Lacy, Kirsten, Keeya, Kati, Gage, Kourtney, Kelsey, Brennan, Parker and Caroline; four great-grandchildren, Addison, Madeleine, Abby and Kasen; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Marc Green; her parents, Harris and Ruby Boyne; her brother, Dwight Boyne; and one nephew, Matthew Boyne.
The family requests that a time of visitation be observed today, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City, Louisiana. Visitation will continue Thursday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Following services, Brenda will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to everyone that helped her by giving their love, prayers, energy, and time during her courageous fight. The family requests in lieu of flowers, those donations be dedicated in the memory of Brenda Green to the Gregory Kistler Treatment Center at www.kistlercenter.org or Bright-Light Foundation at PO Box 132319 Spring, TX 77393.

Oliver E. Williams, 73, a resident of Patterson, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Jan. 25, 2017, at the Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson.
The Jones Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with final arrangements, which are pending at this time. Condolences can be sent to the family by logging on to www.jones-funeral-home.com.

Donald Ross Sr., 63, a native of Morgan City and resident of Berwick,, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at Chabert Medical Center in Houma.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Tulion Ross of Berwick; a daughter, Alisa McCary of Kilgore, Texas; four grandchildren; a brother, Lanny Ross of Stephensville; one niece and four nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son and a brother.
Graveside services will be held at noon Friday in the Morgan City Cemetery.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martin William Quain, a lifelong resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at the age of 60.
Martin was known for his generous and loving nature as well as being a true Saints and LSU fan. He admired the American Bald Eagle and enjoyed watching old western movies because he was a cowboy at heart. He was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity and was an Eagle Scout. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Martin leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Florina Bergeron and her husband, John, of Morgan City; their daughter, Rochelle Bergeron; his brother, Clayton Quain of Texas and his children; his brother-in-law, Uman “Jay” Leonard; his niece, Jeanice St. Germaine and her husband, Glenn, of Houma; their children, Marcie (his godchild) and Matt; as well as numerous other nieces; his nephew, Robert Quain and his wife, Lisa, of Morgan City; their children; his godchildren, Dan Marino and Violet Quain; a host of great-nieces and great-nephews; and his good buddies, Joe Marino, D.J. and Kenny Duval, John Taylor, Daryl and Dale LeBlanc, and The Crappell Brothers.
He joined in heaven, his father, C.L. “Pete” Quain; his mother, Verna Dupre Quain; a brother, Robert H. Quain; a sister, Betty Quain Leonard; and two nieces and one nephew.
The family requests that a time of visitation be observed Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, from 9 a.m. until time of services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Martin on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with dismissal following at the end of services.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to TARC of Houma.

Charles Melvin Broussard, 73, a resident of Morgan City and native of Berwick, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at the Morgan City Healthcare Center in Morgan City.
The Jones Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with final arrangements, which are incomplete at this time. Condolences can be sent to the family by logging on to www.jones-funeral-home.com.

April 18, 1933 - January 26, 2017
Wallace Joseph Arcemont Sr., 83, a lifelong resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.
Wallace will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his three children, Mary Elaine Brunet and her husband, Jerome, Wallace “Wally” Arcemont Jr., and Anne Marie Davis and her husband, Mark; five grandchildren, Kane Guill, Elle Arcemont, Orry Arcemont, Kevin Davis and Cameron Davis; four siblings, Agnes LeBlanc, Virginia Cavalier, Eddie Arcemont and his wife, Anna, and Marguerite Bergeron; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Helen Gast Arcemont; his parents, Eddie and Delia Arcemont; a daughter, Claire Marie Arcemont; a son, Robert Carl Arcemont; and a sister, Leona Arcemont Gillen.
Services for Wallace are currently pending.

Services are pending for Jerry Arthur Gauthier, 65, a resident of Berwick, who died Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.
Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City is in charge of arrangements.