Norma Jean Streetman, 80, a native of Oak Grove, Louisiana, and resident of Berwick, Louisiana, died Sunday, July 17, 2016.
She is survived by three daughters, Vickie Streetman, Kay McDaniel and Dianne Mote; and two sons, Ronnie Streetman and Roger Streetman.
A graveside service was held today, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 1 p.m. in the Kilburn Cemetery in Oak Grove.

Bonnie Latiolais Cass, a native of Galveston, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the Patterson Health Care Center at the age of 71.
A bright light in any room, Bonnie loved to make people smile with her humor and positive outlook; this is especially true of those in the medical profession who knew “Mama Cass”. While easy going, she was known for speaking her mind if the need arose. Still, even then, everyone loved and admired Bonnie.
She had many interests but was best known for being well versed in wine and sports cards dealing, which she bought, traded, and collected. Her family remembers how excellent Bonnie was at cooking. There was no “specialty” for Bonnie because she was great at creating anything in the kitchen. Her presence and smile will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Bonnie leaves to cherish her memory her son, Greg Cass; her granddaughter, Patience Cass; her sisters, Deb Hebert and Cindy Latiolais; and her brother, David Broadway.
She was preceded in death by her parents, L.B. Martin Latiolais and Mary Francis Jenkins.
In keeping with Bonnie’s wishes, memorial services will be held privately at a later date.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Natalie Dishman, the staff at Teche Regional Medical Center, and the staff at Patterson Health Care Center.

January 18, 1931-July 17, 2016
Vincent Jerry Simmons went to be with our Lord on July 17, 2016, at the age of 85. Jerry was born Jan. 18, 1931, in Jennings, Louisiana, to the late Jerry Tillman Simmons I and the late Elsie Vincent Simmons.
A longtime resident of Patterson, Louisiana, many will remember him as a former Patterson High School teacher and coach and he was seen daily in Patterson walking his 2 miles. After retirement, Jerry enjoyed playing a daily round of golf early in the morning. He was a longtime member of Bayou Vista Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Marilyn Mack Simmons; his four children, Leisa Simmons, Andrea MacDougall and her husband John, Kimberly Bailey and her husband Tom, and Jerry Tillman Simmons II and his wife Stacie; nine grandchildren, Amy Vaccarella and her husband Ryan, Ashley Greene, Ty Greene and his wife Nicole, Jess and Samuel Bailey, and Emma, Tanner, Madison and Max Simmons; two step-grandchildren, Sara and Jeff MacDougall; six great-grandchildren, Anna, Ava and Luke Vaccarella and Alexis, Garrett and Owen Greene; his beloved brother, Norris Dale Simmons Sr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Other than his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by a favored aunt, Jeanne Vincent Mason.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Bayou Vista Baptist Church with Brother Steven Kelly officiating the service. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Bayou Vista Baptist Church today, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. and again on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, from noon until service time.
Serving as pallbearers, Norris Dale Simmons, Ryan Vaccarella, Ty Greene, Ashley Greene, Jess Bailey and Samuel Bailey.
He will be laid to rest in the Patterson Protestant Cemetery with Brother Steven Kelly and Brother Charles Gilder officiating the graveside service.
Family and friends may view the obituary online 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.

August 20, 1962-July 17, 2016
IOWA — Shari Ann (Richard) Benoit, 53, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016, in a local hospital.
Shari was born in Lake Charles on Aug. 20, 1962, to the late John Richard and Hazel Deshotel. She was a graduate of Bell City High and Sowela Community College. She attended college at University of Lafayette Louisiana. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, where she was a Eucharistic minister and lector. She loved her beloved pet, Bella, taking care of her nieces and nephews, and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors are her husband, Trevor Benoit of Amelia; brothers, Rodney Richard (Phyllis) of Leesville and Ronnie Richard of Iowa; sister, Lillian Hargrave (Edward) of Iowa; numerous nieces and nephews; closest and dearest friend Monica Hoffman; and a host of friends from the Morgan City area.
She was preceded in death by her parents; nephew, Brad Mercer; and niece, Alexis Mercer.
Visitation begins today, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Johnson and Brown Funeral Home from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m., with a rosary at 6 p.m., and will continue in the funeral home on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
A Mass of Christian burial will be in St. Raphael Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Brown Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital ICU on the 3rd floor for their care and kindness, Dr. Gary Kohler and Dr. Karam.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.johnsonandbrownfuneralhome.com or Facebook: Johnson & Brown Funeral Home.

Margaret Ann Watts-Carmouche, 65, a native of Franklin and a resident of Patterson, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 2 p.m.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. at the Railroad Avenue Church of Christ 1105 Railroad Avenue Morgan City, with Stanley Rankins officiating the services. Burial will follow funeral services in the St. John Cemetery on Pecot Street in Franklin.
Memories of Margaret will forever remain in the hearts of her three nieces who were like daughters, Mrs. Travonne (Shaquana) Jones and Shawand Watts, all of Gray, LA and Shantill Watts of Houma; five brothers, Jackie Watts and Kenneth Watts, both of Morgan City; Johnny Watts of Verdunville, Robert Watts of Houston, TX; and Reuben Stewart of St. Petersburg, FL; six sisters, Mrs. Allen (Edith) Stevenson of Thibodaux, Delores Watts and Mrs. Derrick (Carolyn) Chavis, both of Morgan City, Carrie Watts of Verdunville, Linda Watts of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Sterling (Jeannie) Williams of Gibson; one uncle, two aunts, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, whom she helped to raise, cousins and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
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.

September 4, 1926 -July 18, 2016
Melba Estave Pennison, a native and lifelong resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away Monday, July 18, 2016, at the age of 89.
Melba leaves behind to cherish her memory her four sons, Raymond Pennison Jr. and his wife, Mona, Wayne Pennison and his wife, Dora, Wade Pennison, and Reuben Pennison and his wife, Dale; one brother, Herbert Estave and his wife, Gertrude; one sister, Seola Himel; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Pennison Sr.; her parents, Henry Estave and Olympe Boudreaux; her stepmother, Ruby Estave; and three sisters, Shirley Cavalier, Eula Mae Pennison and Sylvia Rhodes.
The family requests that visitation be observed today, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Visitation will resume Thursday from 8 a.m. until time of dismissal at 10:30 a.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia with Melba being laid to rest in the church mausoleum following services.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the Journey Hospice nurses, Amanda and Brooke, who took care of Melba during her final days; as well as to the Patterson Healthcare Center for the loving care they provided.

Margaret Watts-Carmouche, 65, a native of Franklin, Louisiana, and resident of Patterson, Louisiana, died Monday, July 18, 2016.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at the Railroad Avenue Church of Christ in Morgan City, Stanley Rankins officiating. Burial will follow in the St. John Cemetery in Franklin.
She is survived by five brothers, Jackie Watts and Kenneth Watts, both of Morgan City, Johnny Watts of Verdunville, Robert Watts of Houston and Reuben Stewart of St. Petersburg, Florida; six sisters, Edith Stevenson of Thibodaux, Delores Watts and Carolyn Chavis, both of Morgan City, Carrie Watts of Verdunville, Linda Watts of Baton Rouge, and Jeannie Williams of Gibson; one uncle; two aunts; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Debra Smith, 53, a resident of Patterson, Louisiana, passed away at 12:34 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at her residence.
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 .

Sept. 10, 1966 ~ July 19, 2016
Stephenville - Services for Cavin James, 49, a salesman for Southcross Energy, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Erath County Cowboy Church with the Rev. Jimmy Holloman officiating and the Rev. Werth Mayes assisting. Burial will follow at Erath Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016, at Lacy Funeral Home.
Cavin was born in Seagraves, Texas on September 10, 1966 to Gean James and Alberta Hibbitts James.
Cavin was known for his friendliness, humor and ability to charm and converse with anyone about any subject. He was always ready to give a helping hand and was beloved by his many friends. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stephenville and was also a member of the PRCA- Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association.
Survivors include his wife, Stacey James of Stephenville; children, Tristen James and wife, Trish of Jeanerette; Ben Noland and wife, Tena of Midland; Daniel Noland of Waco; three grandchildren, Taryn James, Troy Noland and Mattea Noland; his parents, Gean Lesley and Alberta James of Franklin; two brothers, Cody James and wife, Diane; and Cary James and wife, Crystal of Centerville; in-laws, Dan and Sharon Malone of Stephenville; sister-in-law, Lisa Thompson of Frisco; and several nieces, Brittany, Brooke, Morgan and Nikki; and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Memorials may be made to The Double N Cowboy Church, 7202 E. State Highway 6, Dublin, TX 76446 or Erath County Cowboy Church 4945 US Highway 67, Stephenville, TX 76401.
Online condolences can be made at:
www.lacyfuneral.com.

July 1, 1949-July 20, 2016
Roland Leo Bourgeois Jr., 67, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Roland was born July 1, 1949, in Morgan City, the son of Roland Leo Bourgeois Sr. and Viola Jeanette Andrews Bourgeois.
Roland was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Serving in the oil and gas industry for 45 years, Roland cherished every moment he got to spend with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He loved to be out in the yard with his wife Julie, working in the yard or tending to the garden. Roland’s heart reached to the heavens while he was here on earth and he will be missed by all who knew him.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Julie Mire Bourgeois of Morgan City; two daughters, Toni LaHaye and husband Mark of Thibodaux and Lindsay Lindsey and husband Wayne of Patterson; four grandchildren, Reagan Lindsey, Ava LaHaye, Arden LaHaye and Robbie Lindsey; one brother, Grant Bourgeois and wife Gladys of Bayou Vista; four sisters, Denise Davis and husband Bob of Oklahoma, Karen Bourgeois Hebert of Morgan City, Paula Adams of Morgan City, and Cheryl Johnson and husband Gerard of Minnesota.
Roland was preceded in death by his parents, Roland L. Bourgeois Sr. and Viola Andrews Bourgeois; one brother, Keith Bourgeois; and one sister, Andrea Bourgeois.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Gowan officiating; a visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. Following the funeral service, Roland will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Assumption for Anna Mae DeMahy Burleigh. She passed away at the age of 89 on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at 12:07 p.m., at the Consolata Nursing Home in New Iberia. A native of Loreauville, longtime resident of Franklin, and recent resident of New Iberia, Ms. Anna was born on November 30, 1926 to the late Rene James DeMahy and the late Henrietta Boutte DeMahy. She was a lifelong member of the St. Jules Catholic Church, where she volunteered her service to her church, working on the St. Joseph’s Table and many other activities, as an active parishioner. Some of her favorite pastimes were working in her yard and tending to her many plants and flowers, having won Garden of the Month for several years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her children, Edgar “Eddie” Burleigh and his wife, Lisa; Barbara B. Hicks and her husband, Tom; Linda B. Legnon and her husband, Robert; Shirley B. Carter and her husband, Butch; and Edgar “Eddie” Burleigh and his wife, Lisa; one brother, Howard DeMahy and his wife, Karen; 11 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 17 great, great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Ray Burleigh; one son, Donnie Ray Burleigh; her brothers, James, Otto and William “Bill” DeMahy; and one sister, Aliska D. Haley.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, July 22, 2016, at the Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc. in Franklin from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. by the Men’s Rosary Group from New Iberia. The mortuary will reopen Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 8 a.m. until service time. Celebrant for the Mass will be Fr. Thomas Vu. She will be laid to rest in the Franklin Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Rock Hicks, Kelly Hicks, David Thibodeaux, Edward LeBlanc, Timmy Varnado and Donovan Varnado.
The Burleigh family would like to express their appreciation and heartfelt thank you to her caregivers, Joyce, Catherine and Yvonne, who loved and cared for her, most graciously, this past year.
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.

April 9, 1958-July 23, 2016
Murphy Louis “Doodie” LaCoste Jr., 58, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Teche Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Doodie was born April 9, 1958, in Morgan City, the son of Murphy Louis LaCoste Sr. and Verlin Rulf LaCoste.
Doodie was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed being in the boat fishing or spending time at his camp where he loved fishing, hunting and trapping. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and the Saints and loved to watch the races and games on television. He enjoyed keeping up with current politics as well as history, he could sometimes be found watching the history channel.
Doodie worked for the City of Morgan City Electric Department as a lineman for 30 years and before joining the city, he worked as an electrician and did his apprenticeship with MGO Electric Inc.
Of all the things Doodie did in his life, the thing he loved the most was spending time with his family and treasured the time he got to spend with his grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 38 years, Julie Bernard LaCoste of Morgan City; his mother, Verlin Rulf LaCoste of Morgan City; three children, Jared LaCoste and wife Tayler of Gray, Jason LaCoste and wife Jacquie of Bayou Vista, and Lauren Billiot and husband Joey of Morgan City; eight grandchildren, Kaiden LaCoste, Landyn LaCoste, Brileigh LaCoste, Stratton LaCoste, Little Joey Billiot, Cass Billiot, Samantha Billiot and Rose Billiot; one niece, Kristie Lodrigue-Sistrunk of Morgan City; one nephew, Kevin Lodrigue of Amelia; one great-niece, Cora Reed; and one great-nephew, Keegan Lodrigue.
Doodie was preceded in death by his father, Murphy Louis LaCoste Sr.; and sister, Shelley LaCoste Lodrigue.
Pallbearers will be Jared LaCoste, Jason LaCoste, Joey Billiot, Bray Katsura, Kevin Lodrigue and David Hymel.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home with Father Clyde Mahler officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. today, Monday, July 25, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. The visitation will resume Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Doodie will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following the services.

June 3, 1923- July 21, 2016
Herbert Henry Estave, 93, a resident of Berwick, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Herbert was born June 3, 1923, in Bayou L’Ourse, the son of Henry and Olymphe Boudreaux Estave.
Herbert was a lifetime dedicated member of the Berwick Knights of Columbus Council 3084. He was a devoted church parishioner and humble servant of the Lord. He will be forever missed by his family and community in which he served.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 71 years, Gertrude Bergeron Estave; one daughter, Madeline Hamilton and husband Dink; and five grandchildren.
Herbert was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Olymphe Boudreaux Estave; and one son, Donald Estave.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today, Monday, July 25, 2016, at Twin City Funeral Home with a visitation being held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Following services, Herbert was laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery Mausoleum with military honors rendered by the East St. Mary Veterans Funeral Squad.

Nov. 26, 1919 ~ July 23, 2016
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin during at 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial for Annie Mae Boudreaux Breaux, who passed away at the age of 96 on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at the Franklin Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest in the Franklin Cemetery Mausoleum. Father Lloyd Benoit will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Kenneth Boudreaux, Jerry Boudreaux, Jody Boudreaux, Jason Boudreaux, John Boudreaux Jr. and Jacob Hebert.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2016, 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.
Ms. Annie was a native of Charenton and a longtime resident of Franklin, one of twelve children born to the late Gilbert Joseph Crochet Sr. and the late Elizabeth Dupuis Crochet. Some of her passions in life were first and foremost her family, growing and tending to her flower gardens, sewing and quilting, cooking, and listening and dancing to Country and Cajun music. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her son, John A. Boudreaux Sr. and his wife, Rita; one daughter-in-law, Genevieve Boudreaux; three siblings, Herbert Paul Crochet, Mary Theriot and Elizabeth “Beth” Bordelon; eight grandchildren, Kenneth Boudreaux and his wife, Karen; Jerry Boudreaux and his wife, Michelle; Brenda Carriere and her husband David; Cathy Castille and her husband, Clint; Jody Boudreaux, Jason Boudreaux and his wife, Angela; John A. Boudreaux Jr. and his wife, Janine; and Michelle Hebert and her husband, Dirk; 14 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Jervis Boudreaux Sr.; her second husband, Felix Breaux; her son, Joseph Jervis Boudreaux Jr.; one great grandson, Justin Boudreaux; and eight siblings, Emmet, Murphy, Edward, Gilbert Jr., Herman and Eli Crochet, Elvidge Crochet and Shirley Migues.
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.

Dec. 24, 1952 ~ July 24, 2016
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin for Kenneth James “Evil” DeMahy, who passed away at the age of 63 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette following a hard fought and courageous battle with cancer. Father Lloyd Benoit will conduct the services. Following the funeral service, the family will hold a private inurnment which will be held at a later date.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday at Ibert’s from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and again Saturday from 8 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.
Kenneth was a native and lifelong resident of Franklin who had a kind heart, good work ethics, and enjoyed the simple things in life. He had a love of animals, enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, and bingo, and had a talent for fixing just about anything. His favorite pastime was fishing, especially with his mother. He was employed by the St. Mary Parish Public Works Dept. where he worked faithfully for 41 years.
Survivors include his six siblings, Fay D. Markham and her husband, Larry; Diane D. Clark, William F. “Chuck” DeMahy and his fiancée, Janine Dugas; Sidney J. DeMahy, Lee C. DeMahy and his wife, Kim; and Kayla D. Tyler and her husband, David; nieces and nephews, Melinda, Tracy, Jennifer, Tee, Tyson, Christon, Noah, Maci, Brooklyn, Tory, Ashlen and Cody; his step-mother, Sylvia DeMahy; as well as three step-sisters, Midge, Vanessa and Tessie; one step-brother, Brad; and numerous extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Felix “Bill” DeMahy; his mother, Martha Frances “Fran” Malloy; one niece, Ciera Destiny DeMahy; and two step-sisters, Rhonda and Crystal.
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.

Mrs. Edora Gradley Mitchell, 63, a resident and native of Franklin, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016, at 7:15 a.m., at her residence following a short illness.
Visitations will be observed Saturday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church in Baldwin.
Burial rites will be read Saturday, at 11 a.m., at the church, with the Rev. Keith Verrett officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John Baptist Church in Franklin.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. Ulysses Mitchell Jr. of Franklin; three daughters, Von (Shelby Jr.) Roberson of Lithia Springs, GA; Denetra Mitchell of Lafayette and Latrice Mitchell of Franklin; four brothers, Freddie Williams, Leo Gradley Jr. and Calvin Gradley, all of Franklin, and Raymond Gradley of Lithonia, GA; three sisters, Margarite Gash, Carolyn Small and Hilda Adams, all of Franklin; and one grandchild.
Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her sister, Leona Walters.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations.

Mr. Beshara Shiferawe, also known as Carl Williams, 49, a resident of Orlando, FL and native of Franklin, passed away Friday, July 22, 2016, at 10:45 p.m., at an Orlando hospital following a short illness.
Visitations will be observed Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Otis Mortuary, Inc. in Franklin.
Burial rites will be read Saturday, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Ronald C. Young officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Baptist Church Cemetery in the St. Joseph Community in Franklin.
Survivors include four brothers, Clarence Williams Jr. (Lois) of Franklin, Troy Williams of Oceanside, CA, Eric Williams of Lithonia, GA and Hoyette (his wife, Deiedra) Williams of Ellenwood, GA; and four sisters, Mrs. Carroll (her husband, Carlos) Kinred and Mrs. Evelyn (her husband, Ted) Jones, both of Stone Mountain, GA, Marlina (her husband, Rogers) Bolden and Mrs. Loretta “Rosie” (her husband, Clyde) Washington, both of Franklin.
Mr. Shiferawe was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, two brothers and sister.
The Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of preparations.

Debra Ann Bolden Smith, 53, a resident of Patterson and native of Morgan City, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 12:34 a.m., at her residence.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Church of God in Prophecy, 1211 Third St., Patterson, at 11 a.m.
Memories of Debra will forever remain in the hearts of her husband, Kyle S. Smith Sr. of Patterson; her mother, Dorothy Singleton-Bolden; one son, Kyle S. Smith Jr. of Patterson; a step-daughter, Aleceia L. Durrand of Washington, LA; two brothers, Shelby Bolden Jr. and his wife, Patricia of Atlanta, GA; and Timothy Bolden and his wife, Loura of Houma; four nephews, two nieces, one brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Debra was preceded in death by her father.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City, Franklin, Houma and Jeanerette is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to the family.

August 10, 1932-July 26, 2016
Charles R. Zander, best known as Chuck, a native of Adrian, Michigan, and a resident of Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Chuck was born Aug. 10, 1932, to the late James M. Zander and Ola D. Zander.
An amazing carpenter and furniture builder, Chuck also dedicated many years working for the St. Mary Parish School Board in the maintenance department. An active member of Cornerstone Ministries, Chuck loved the Lord with his whole heart and adored spending time with family. He especially treasured his time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. More importantly, of all the things he loved to do, he enjoyed camping and traveling with his wife and his family.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Shirley P. Hebert Zander; his four children, Charles R. Zander Jr. and wife, Mary, Cynthia Zander Salathe and husband, Wayne, Carolyn Zander Hebert, and Jeffrey Zander and wife, Laura; seven step-children, Constance Shepherd and husband, Walter, Janice Choplin, Kim Hayes, Stephen “Buster” Hebert and husband, Mark Hebert, Julia “Julie” Garcia and wife, Teri Simmons, Vicki Malacaman and husband, Leo, and Lisa Garcia Mire and husband, Ronnie; 31 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Also, Chuck is survived by his brother, John R. “Dick” Zander and wife, Gloria, as well as two sisters, Dorothy Zander Miller and husband, Dave, and Lola Mae Zander Young.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; his previous wife, Elizabeth Hardee Zander; a son-in-law, Keith Hebert; one brother, James M. Zander III; a sister-in-law, Thelma Zander; a brother-in-law, Roy Young; a step-grandson, Joey Paul Hebert; a previous son-in-law, Glynn Newton, former husband of Vicki Malacaman; and one infant step-grandson, Arron James Hebert.
The family requests that a time of visitation be observed Friday, July 29, 2016, from 9 a.m. until time of services which will take place at 1 p.m. at Cornerstone Ministries of Morgan City. Chuck will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following services.
The family would like to extend their appreciation for the love and care given to Chuck during his illness to: Teche Regional, Journey Hospice, and Franklin Health Care.
Any donations can be given in Chuck’s name to Journey Hospice at 598 Corporate Drive, Houma, Louisiana 70360.

Debra Bolden Smith, 53, a native of Morgan City and resident of Patterson, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at her residence.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Church of God in Prophecy in Patterson.
She is survived by her husband, Kyle S. Smith Sr. of Patterson; her mother, Dorothy Singleton-Bolden; a son, Kyle S. Smith Jr. of Patterson; a stepdaughter, Aleceia L. Durrand of Washington; two brothers, Shelby Bolden Jr. of Atlanta and Timothy Bolden of Houma; four nephews, two nieces, one brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.