Shelia Perro Booker, 50, a native and resident of Franklin, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at her residence.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Franklin. Interment will follow in the Franklin Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Manuel Booker of Franklin; a son, Jeremy Perro of Lafayette; three daughters, Alexis Perro, Shaquita Clark and Keandra Perro, all of Franklin; five brothers, Charles Perro, David Douglas and Willie Douglas, all of Patterson, Gregory Levine of Portland, Maine, and Benjamin Douglas of Tallahassee, Florida; 9 sisters, Ada Lightfoot, Billie Douglas and Emily Perro, all of Patterson, Alberta Williams of Houma, Alma Shields of Baldwin, Mary Douglas of New Port, North Carolina, Patricia English of Lanham, Maryland, and Deloris Brooks and Joyce Fine, both of Franklin; and 11 grandchildren.
Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Ann Banks Jacquet, a native and resident of Morgan City, passed away at 3:37 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Passages Hospice and The Sanctuary in New Orleans.
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

Cynthia P. Belanger, 90, a native of Natchitoches and resident of Centerville, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017.
She is survived by two daughters, Opal Killingsworth and Cynthia Lavergne; six sons, John Poole, Marshall Poole, Cicero Poole, Charles Sherman Sr., Arthur Belanger and Mitchell Belanger; one sister, Winnie Friou; two brothers, Samuel Otis and Nathan Poole; 24 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation be Monday from 10 a.m. until services at 2 p.m. at Teche Baptist Church of Centerville. She will be laid to rest in Teche Baptist Cemetery in Centerville.
Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Vivian R. Spinella, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Vivian loved history, classic literature and was an amazing cook. She is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Joseph Spinella. Vivian was loved greatly and will be missed by all. She is survived by her children, Carolyn Hales and husband William, Darlene Brandon and husband Steve, and Tim Spinella and wife Romaine, Charles Spinella and wife Sandy; grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Christian, Stephen, Amy, Sadi, Jonathon, Chandler, Charlie and Joseph; and great grandson Isaac.

February 20, 1962- February 13, 2017
Claire Torres Ingalls was born Feb. 20, 1962, in Morgan City, Louisiana, to Donald and Pat Torres (think: the Waltons). She passed away Feb. 13, 2017, at the age of 54.
After graduating from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Claire worked as an Ultrasound and X-Ray Technician at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital until the warrants started piling up, and she was forced to leave town. As a 10-year resident of Pearland, Texas, she served as the reigning Ultrasound Princess for Houston Methodist Hospital with the best coworkers anyone could ask for. She was first and foremost a caretaker who never made friends, only collected new family members.
She was a wine-loving fairy godmother, hero to all, villain to none, carpenter, patient advocate, slayer of dragons, motorcycle momma, lover of animals, and everyone’s rock. She loved to improvise silly songs (like the time she dressed up as a candy cane singing “Lick Me” to the tune of “Memories” from Cats). She built a 6-foot tall paper-mâché T-Rex for a school fair just because. She completed a Warrior Dash while waiting for the OK to have knee surgery. Starting new projects was a passion, finishing them an afterthought. Partying with her siblings in New Orleans was her favorite yearly tradition (obligatory “Who dat?”). She loved movies, being a personal Ms. Fix-it, and making amazing étouffée. Her specialty was a perfectly (in)appropriately timed joke.
Claire leaves behind her daughter, Sam, who has big (metaphorically speaking) shoes to fill. Annette (husband Donnie), Lisa, Donald (wife Carla), and Fred (wife Rachel) now face the difficult task of picking a new favorite sibling. She found a best friend and partner-in-crime in Laura Zeisig. Nieces and nephews Becca, Brad, Katie, Sarah, Sydney, Symone, Thomas, and Alexis kept her hip with the times. Great-nephews Peyton, Ethan and Eli will carry on her antics. Her grand-kitties Racecar and Thundercat and Best Pup Daisy will miss her cuddles. Cali and Kitty will be happy to have someone to shed all over again.
Unfortunately, 20th Century Fox wasn’t too keen on recasting for Weekend at Bernie’s III, so there will be a memorial service beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, in the chapel of Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 Broadway, Pearland, TX 77581.
Her absence leaves a void so dense, the resulting black hole might actually wipe out the rest of us. Until then, please make a memorial donation to a local charity of your choice in the spirit of all things Claire.

March 17, 1936 - Feb. 18, 2017
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, during a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Baldwin for Madeline Hale Bruno, a native of Franklin and 56 year resident of Baldwin who passed away at the age of 80 on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Louisiana Extended Care in Lafayette. Following the Mass, Madeline will be laid to rest in the Franklin Cemetery. Father Cedric Sonnier will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services. Serving as pallbearers will be A. J. LaCroix, Daniel Parker, Francis James, Timothy James, Robert Hale, Bryan Hale, and Robert J. Bruno.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. Visiting hours will resume at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Baldwin at 9 a.m. and continue until Mass time.
Madeline grew up in Franklin and married her true love, A.J., on Feb. 6, 1954. They moved their young family to Baldwin in 1960. She faced her husband’s untimely death in 1969 and the daunting task of caring for her children alone with courage and grace. She raised three strong daughters who brought much joy to her life. She was blessed to have the love and support of her siblings and she loved their children as her own. Her family was uniquely close and subsequent generations have learned to embrace this. She exuded warmth and love that others felt in her presence. She was known for her smile and her nonjudgmental nature. She was passionate about music, especially classical music and opera. However, she surprised us by recently attending a Willie Nelson concert. She hosted an annual family crawfish boil for over 30 years and cherished many lifelong friendships. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Those left to cherish her memory include her three daughters, Martha B. Wyatt and her husband Stephen of Lafayette, Sarah B. Caffery and her husband Gordon of Covington, and Kay B. Parker of The Woodlands, TX; four siblings, Daisy H. Crowell, Joyce H. Burns, Ruth Ann H. James, and Ronald J. Hale; seven grandchildren, Clare W. Allen, Leah C. Wyatt, Amy L. Malley, Erin L. Texada, A. J. LaCroix, Rachel P. Gerke, and Daniel L. Parker; four great grandchildren, Jack R. Malley, Bennett J. Malley, Miller T. Texada, and Greyson R. Gerke; as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony “A. J.” Bruno; eight siblings, Elnora Rand, Ursula Hale, Lillian Hale, Edward Hale, Lawrence Hale, Eunice Driskill, Flora Mae Naquin, and Malcolm Hale; one granddaughter, Lauren E. LaCroix; and one son-in-law, Lynn Parker.
In Madeline’s memory, donations can be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, PO Box 308, Baldwin, La. 70514.
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.

Betty Ann Banks Jacquet, 81, a native and resident of Morgan City, La., passed away on Thursday Feb. 16, 2017 at 3:37 a.m. at Passages Hospice and The Sanctuary in New Orleans, La.
Visitation will be observed on Tuesday Feb. 21, 2017 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church in Morgan City. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Omega Omega Service of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Sorority. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Father Freddie serving as the Celebrant. Burial will follow mass services in the Morgan City Cemetery.
Mrs. Jaquet was employed as Educator for the St. Mary Parish School Board and later retired as a Title 1 Educational Supervisor. Betty was a charter member of the Confraternity of Our Lady Star of the Sea, a member of the Catholic Daughters for more than 40 years, a member of Come Lord Jesus and a member of the of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
She leaves to cherish his memory her loving and devoted daughter, Daphne Jacquet of Elizabethtown, Kentuchy; her grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Whitney (Marva) Madise of Berwick, La., and Patricia Hawkins of Morgan City, La. and a host nieces, nephews, friends and also the students that she helped to educate in the St. Mary Parish School System.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one brother, and two 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.

Betty Banks Jacquet, 81, a native and resident of Morgan City, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Passages Hospice and The Sanctuary in New Orleans.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City, with a rosary at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Omega Omega Service of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Services will be at 11 a.m. with burial following in the Morgan City Cemetery.
She is survived by a daughter, Daphne Jacquet of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; a grandson; two sisters, Marva Madise of Berwick and Patricia Hawkins of Morgan City; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one brother, and two sisters.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Norbert “Jimmy” Babineaux, 71, a native of Lafayette and a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.
Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a strong and independent man. Jimmy loved and cherished his family and grandchildren.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 38 years, Vicki Vaughn Babineaux; daughter, Heather Babineaux Guillory; grandchildren, Koen Guillory and Karley Guillory; sister, Brenda Broussard and husband Gil of Sunset; and brothers, Charles Babineaux and wife Patsy of Carencro and Patrick Cormier and wife Adeline of Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Babineaux; and parents, Louis Babineaux and Delia Moss Grossie.
Pallbearers will be Doug Broussard, Clint Broussard, Chris Babineaux, Nick Vaughn, Mark Vaughn and Dwayne Duke Jr. Honorary pallbearer will be Koen Guillory.
Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Hargrave Funeral Home from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. and continued today, Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at Holy Cross Catholic Church from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m. today, Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Graveside services were in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Claude Lodrigue Sr., 70, a native of Berwick and resident of Bayou L’Ourse, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.
Arrangements, which are incomplete at this time, are being handled by Hargrave Funeral Home.

October 4, 1968 - January 3, 2017
A memorial service will be held for Malcolm M. Menard Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Little Pass Baptist Church in Charenton at 9:30 a.m. with services set for 11 a.m.
He is survived by his mother, Diane Guillory; four sisters, Vickie Stelly, Tammy Armond, Wendolyn Noel and Bobbie Moran; four brothers, Albert Guillory Jr., Charles Guillory, Eddie Menard and Anthony Menard; a special brother-in-law, Bill Stelly Sr.; a son, Nathaniel Menard; a step-son, Jordon Istre; extended family Doris and Karl Thomas; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Guillory Sr. and Barbara and Maxie Menard.

December 8, 1926 – February 18, 2017
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin during an 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Jo Marie P. Musso, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend to many, and longtime resident of Franklin who passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at her home. Following the Mass she will be laid to rest in the Franklin Cemetery. Father Michael Russo will be the Celebrant for the Mass with Father Lloyd Benoit, Father Oneil Landry, and Father Thomas Vu concelebrating. Serving as pallbearers will be Joseph A. Junca, Harold J. Junca III, Jason L. Junca, Giuseppe P. Musso, Samuel A. Musso, and Nathan P. Musso.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday at the Church of the Assumption from 9 a.m. until Mass time at 11:30 a.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 10:30 a.m. led by Father Lloyd Benoit.
Those she leaves to cherish her memory include her six children, Lynn M. Junca, Daryl F. Musso, Maria M. Pereira and her husband Britt, Carlo A. Musso and his wife Teresa, Marti G. Musso and his wife Susie, and John Patrick Musso and his wife Angela; five siblings, Valjean P. Spear, Eila P. Pere and her husband Dean, Jude D. Stansbury and his wife Sandy, Donna Prestenbach, and Gwen P. May and her husband James; 10 grandchildren, Joseph A. Junca, Harold J. Junca III, Jason L. Junca, Giuseppe P. Musso, Gianni A. Musso, Alexis M. Musso, Samuel A. Musso, Nathan P. Musso, Josie M. Musso, and Anna F. Musso; 11 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Giuseppe P. Musso Jr.; one daughter, Michele T. Musso; one son, Giuseppe P. Musso III; her father, Sidney A. Prestenbach; her mother, Bernice Forgey Stansbury; three siblings, Marjorie P. Walker, Jacquelyn P. Trahan, and Roylene P. Wiggins.
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.

Wilbert Nisby Sr., 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gibson, passed away at 3:58 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at St. James Baptist Church, 6319 S. Bayou Black Drive in Gibson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his loving children, Donna (Gilbert) Washington, Kenneth (Stephanie) Nisby and Michael Nisby; daughter-in-law, Marlene Nisby; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Lois N. (Ronald) Hall and Herchel (Catherine) Nisby; godchildren, Chris Coleman, Arimenta Rainey, Otis Shelvin, Cassandra Smith, Marquita Turner and Elaine Washington; caregiver, Alma Gray; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Floretta Hanzy Nisby; son, Wilbert Nisby Jr.; grandson, Courtland Washington I; parents, Daniel and Lillian Bowens-Nisby; brothers, Herman Sr., James, Leroy, Lawrence and Raymond Nisby; and sisters, Rose Hall and Evelyn Diggs.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma-Morgan City-Jeanerette-Franklin.

Claude Lodrigue Sr., 70, a native of Berwick and a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, surrounded by his family.
Claude loved and adored his family and his work ethic proved it, working until he no longer was able. He worked for Laborde Marine and looked at them as being part of his family. He loved and cherished his grandchildren. Claude loved to hunt and fish, doing so until he could not anymore.
Claude is survived by his wife of 49½ years, Patricia Fryou Lodrigue; sons, Claude Lodrigue Jr. and Jeremy Lodrigue; grandchildren, Natasha, Jace and Dustin Lodrigue and Eric Songe; great-grandson, Kane Anthony Sons; and sisters, Molly Rink, Tiny Teachman, Diane Sanders and Betty Lou Leger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile Lodrigue Sr. and Lorenza Rebardi Lodrigue; brothers, Emile Lodrigue Jr., Ernest Lodrigue, Billy Lodrigue and Phil Lodrigue; and sisters, Lorena Lombas, Irene Sons, Adeline Dontay and Delida Sons.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Hargrave Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Graveside services will be in Berwick Cemetery.

Dean Carrington, 44, a native of Leesburg, Virginia, and resident of Berwick, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Emily Stelly Carrington of Berwick; four children, Deanna Carrington, Isablle Carrington and William Carrington, all of Berwick, and Christopher Carrington of Ponchatoula; his parents, Dennis and Frances Core Carrington; and one sister.
Private family services will be held.

June 29, 1930-Feb. 20, 2017
John D. Lafleur Jr., 86, a native of Mamou, a former long-time resident of Bayou Vista and resident of Kirbyville, Texas, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at Timberidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jasper, Texas.
The Korean Conflict veteran was a past officer with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. He was a former member of the East St. Mary Funeral Squad.
He is survived by two sons, Jerral Lafleur and Richard Lafleur, both of Kinder; two daughters, Tammy Perkins of Kirbyville, Texas, and Marylin Pelican of Kinder; two stepdaughters, Diane Miller Fears of Bayou Vista and Judy Miller of Indiana; a stepson, Guy Miller Jr. of Tennessee; a sister, Juanita Mitchell of DeRidder; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Pierce Lafleur; a son, Terrell “Chip” Lafleur; a stepson and his parents.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Shultz Funeral Home and Crematory in Jasper, Texas.

Funeral services for John Craig “Skip” McGraw, 70, of West Monroe, will be held in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe, La. at 2 p.m. on Friday February 24, 2017. Rev. Jon Tellifero of First United Methodist Church West Monroe will be officiating. Interment will follow at Fellowship Cemetery. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday February 23, 2017.
John was born in Franklin, La. to Horace and Ruth McGraw on February 6, 1947 and passed away on February 21, 2017. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. John married Margret Richmond on June 22, 1979, he was a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. John was a member of the Masonic Order and was a Master Gardener. John is preceded in death by his parents and also a daughter, Carla Ruth McGraw.
Survived by his wife, Margaret McGraw; son, Steven McGraw and his daughters, Andrea Sonnier and husband Raymond, Dina Saxon and husband Brian and Lynn Binkley; brother Michael McGraw; he has 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Andy Binkley, Daniel Binkley, Eric Saxon, Clayton Saxon, Samuel Sanders and Maurice Sanders.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com
Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, La.

Ann Delores Dudley Williams, a native of Tangipahoa and lifelong resident of Patterson, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at her residence.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are pending at this time.

Memorial services will be held Monday, February 27, 2017, at the Church of the Assumption during a 12:00 p.m. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Sheila Miguez Pontiff. A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 11:00 a.m.

Sheila was a native and resident of Franklin who had a loving and caring nature and whose smile would light up a room. She cherished babysitting for family and friends and her grandchildren were the light of her life. She passed away at the age of 54 on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her children, Jared J. Pontiff and Lauren R. Pontiff; her grandchildren, Logan, Carsyn, Brody, and Maverick; her parents, Coral Miguez and Janice Bodin Miguez; her sisters, Carla Trosclair, Lisa Bourgeois, and Angela "Buffy" Landry; and her former husband, Ray Pontiff.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Brent Miguez.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to help alleviate funeral expenses.

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.

Erath – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Birdie Uze Broussard, 76, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 from 9 a.m. until the time of the services.
A native of Camperdown, La. and a resident of Erath, Mrs. Broussard died at 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She worked in the cafeteria at Dozier Elementary for over 25 years. Mrs. Birdie’s life revolved around her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Clayton P. Broussard Sr. of Erath; two sons, Clayton Broussard, Jr. and his wife Kelly of Cecilia and Glen Plaisance and his wife Vicki of Indiana; a daughter, Sharon B. Clostio and her husband James “Buddy” of Erath; a brother, Jerry Uze and his wife Hope of Franklin; six grandchildren, Jenee Higginbotham, Coy Clostio, Tori Stout, Tanya Broussard, Sherry Plaisance, and Heather McCorkhill; and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Zephrine and Ida Migues Uze.
Serving as pallbearers will be Clayton Broussard Jr., James “Buddy” Clostio, Coy Clostio, Andrew Higginbotham, Seth Stout, and Gavin Taylor.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Glen Plaisance, Bradain Higginbotham, Brady Lee, and Lonnie Lee.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.