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Angie Terrebonne Eads, 37, of Franklin, La. passed away on February 15, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital following complications due to pneumonia.
She is survived by her husband Vernal (Tommy) Eads, her daughter Angel Russell, her parents Glenn and Patricia Scelfo Terrebonne, her sister Donna Terrebonne Moses, her brother-in-law Cory Moses, a nephew Noah Moses, her grandmother Ruby Scelfo and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Alvin and Ann Terrebonne, maternal grandfather John Scelfo Sr. and an uncle David Scelfo.
The family would like to express their heart felt gratitude to all of you for your prayers during their time of sorrow. A private graveside ceremony will be held at a later date.

Shona Tennelle Bill, 42, a resident of Houston, TX and native of Morgan City, La., passed away on Monday February 18, 2019 in Houston, TX.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday March 2, 2019 at the New Zorah Baptist Church 604 Julia Street Morgan City, La., from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. The Reverend Terry L. Joseph Sr. will officiate the services. Burial will follow funeral services in the Morgan City Cemetery in Morgan City.
Memories of Shona will forever remain in the hearts of her three daughters, Amber Bill of Baton Rouge, La., Areon Howard and Alasha Bill both of Houston, TX; her mother, Thelma Bill; her siblings, Mrs. Melvin (Linda) Brown, Felton Hawkins, Reginald Bill and Mrs. James (Jovicia) Alexander, David Hawkins and Lebelle Williams all of Morgan City, La., Joseph Hawkins of Lorain, OH, Mrs. Gillis (Diana) Wilson of Patterson, La., Sam Hawkins of Houston, TX, Michael Hawkins and Stephanie Daniels and Mrs. Tony (Shena Bill) Decuir all of Patterson, La. . and Ronald Bill of Thibodaux, La., and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Shona was preceded in death by her father, three brothers, a sister, a nephew, and her paternal grandparents, and her maternal grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette-Houma in charge of arrangements.
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April 7, 1971 – February 25, 2019
Jeffrie Scott Sword, a Macon, Georgia native, former Michigan resident, and a longtime resident of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47 on Monday, February 25, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette as the result of a heart attack.
Jeffrie was a hardworking man. He was an outstanding auto body repairman who worked for the past nine years for A.J. Dohmann in Berwick as Manager of their body shop. In his earlier years, during his time in Michigan, Jeffrie was a proud Emergency Medical Technician volunteer. Some of his favorite pastimes included coin collecting, going to the casino, and NASCAR. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.
His memory will forever live in the hearts of his five children, Brandon L. Sword and his wife Zoe, John Francis and his wife Jessica, Dustin Otis, and Cody Sword, all of Michigan, and Olivia Sword of Franklin; his companion and mother of Olivia, Debbie Truelove of Franklin; two step daughters, Katie and Amanda Vilcan, both of Charenton; six grandchildren, Shaylee, Bryton, Shane, Ava, and Violet Sword, and Emmett Francis; two sisters, Betty Patterson and Freida Sword; and three brothers, Terry, Irvin, and David Sword.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin sterling Sword and Gloria Clark Sword; and an infant sister, Nancy Sword.
Memorial services will be held by the family at a later date.
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 13, 1935 – February 24, 2019
Roy Perry Theriot Sr., a Plaquemine native, former resident of Centerville, and a resident of Tomball, Texas, passed away at the age of 84 on Sunday, February 24, 2019, in Spring, Texas on what would have been his mother’s 103rd birthday.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the Calvary Bible Church in Centerville. Following the service he will be laid to rest in the Centerville Presbyterian cemetery. Reverend Curtis Pace will conduct the services.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ibert’s Mortuary on Friday, March 1, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and again Saturday, March 2, from 8 a.m. until time of dismissal at 10:30 a.m.
Roy was born on February 13, 1935, the oldest of ten children born to the late Hazel Ashley Theriot and the late Barney Garrison Theriot Sr. He married Fern Case and had four children, Darlene, Connie and Donnie, and Roy Perry, Jr. He worked for United Gas and its subsidiaries for forty years and retired in 2000. He was an avid guitarist and expertly played a ‘56 Fender Stratocaster for six decades. He organized the popular band The Shadows, who played together in the region from 1959 to 1964. They had a well-attended 50-year reunion in 2014 in Franklin. He was a talented basketball player who played for the Centerville Bulldogs and many adult leagues in the years that followed. He and Fern moved to Houston in the late 1970s and he quickly became a devoted Rockets and Astros fan. He adored his family and rarely missed a recital, graduation, or basketball game.
He is survived by his loving wife, Fern Case Theriot; his daughter, Darlene Braud and her husband Michael Braud; his son, Dr. Roy Perry Theriot, Jr. and his wife Dr. Karen Theriot; grandchildren, Dr. Brandon Braud and his wife Dr. Elizabeth Braud, Dr. Brandi Braud Scully and her husband Dr. Peter Scully, Alison See and her husband Scott See, and Lyndsey Theriot and her fiancé Aaron Cleveland; great-grandchildren, Thomas and Matilda Scully, Avalyn See, and Michael Braud; and siblings Barney Garrison Theriot Jr. and his wife Charlene, Raye Dumesnil and her husband Louis, Gay Theriot, and Faith Pesson and her husband Lonnie.
He was preceded in death by his son, Donnie Dale Theriot; his daughter, Connie Gale Theriot; his parents, Hazel Ashley and Barney Garrison Theriot Sr.; his sisters, Barbara Woolbright, Janice Sherman, and Ethel Hohnstein; and his brothers, Dalton Theriot and Rodney Theriot.
Serving as pallbearers will be Dr. Brandon Braud, Dr. Peter Scully, Barney Garrison Theriot, Jr., Eddie Case, Donald Stockstill, and Dean Theriot.
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.