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ETHEL MAE POINDEXTER

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:48am

Ethel Mae Poindexter, 58, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Raceland, La., passed away peacefully at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Janaury 26, 2018.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at New Zion Baptist Church, Grand Caillou Road in Houma. Burial will follow in Crescent Farm Cemetery.

She is survived by her daughter, Taquon Brenta Poindexter; brothers, Sidney Poindexter, Harry Pierre, Norman Pierre all of Raceland and Willie Williams of Franklin; sisters, Lorraine Fuselier of Morgan City, Mrs. Arthur (Rita) Meads, Mrs. Charles (Sherry) Nixon, Patricia Lewis and Mrs. Joe B (Rose) Tucker all of Raceland; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; sisters, grandparents.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma-Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette.

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JOSHUA PAUL CLEMENT

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:46am

February 7, 1976 - January 25, 2018

Joshua Paul Clement passed away at the age of 41 on Thursday, January 25, 2018, in Loreauville. Joshua was born in New Iberia, was a former longtime resident of Lydia, and has resided in Loreauville for the past year. A gifted musician, Joshua’s passion was playing guitar. He played in several local rock bands including Nefarious, Sabbatic Feast, and Omega Faction. He worked in the fabrication industry as a fitter-welder, was scientifically and mathematically inclined, and had a wonderful sense of humor. But by far, that which he loved most in this world was his family, whom he dearly loved, especially his children, mother, step-father, and companion.

He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his five children, Savanna Clement, Ethan Dauphine, Scarlett Clement, Sylvain Clement, and Gideon Clement; his granddaughter, Amorah Bourque; his mother, Carrie Clement; his step-father, Danna Boutte; his grandfather, Moise J. Clement Jr.; three uncles, Tracy, Cord, and Toby Clement; two aunts, Tamie Smart and Debra Frederick; his companion, Jennifer Crochet; and numerous other family members.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Genevieve Mello Clement.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin beginning at 4 p.m. followed by a Time of Remembrance Memorial Service at 7 p.m.

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.

MARJORIE HEBERT BORNE

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:45am

January 22, 1921 - January 29, 2018

Funeral services for Marjorie Hebert Borne will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin, with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the Holy Rosary being prayed at 11:00 a.m. Following the services, she will be laid to rest in the Franklin Cemetery Mausoleum. Father Lloyd Benoit will conduct the services.

Ms. Marjorie was a native of Sorrel and a longtime resident of Franklin who passed away at the age of 97 on Monday, January 29, 2018, at the Morgan City Healthcare Center.

Survivors include her two daughters, Barbara Borne Kimble of Morgan City and Becky Borne Blouin of Baton Rouge; five grandchildren, Deidre Kimble Osborn and her husband Brant of Hunter, Brittany Kimble of Marrero, Stephanie Charpentier Johnson and her husband Leon of Centerville, Stephen Charpentier Sr. and his wife Tina of New Iberia, and Kamie Charpentier Byrd and her husband Eddie of Baton Rouge; five great grandchildren, James Michelle, Cody Michelle, Lance Ladoucer, Trent Byrd, and Benjamin Berger; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman B. Borne; her parents, Fernand Hebert Sr. and Marie Olivier Hebert; three sisters, Ruby Bodin, Rebecca Reaux, and Oterie Sikes; one brother, Fernand Hebert Jr.; and two sons-in-law, Terald Kimble and Hudgens Blouin.

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.

LINDA JOYCE COLLINS THOMAS

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:44am

Linda Joyce Collins Thomas, 64, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Gray, La., passed away peacefully at 5:17 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Eagle Wright Baptist Church, 3590 Hwy 316 in Gray, La. Burial will follow in Halfway Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband Blane Thomas of Gray; son, Samuel Williams, Jr. of Gray; daughter, Mrs. Randolph (Gail W.) Coleman of Franklin; five grandchildren; seven brothers, Ernest Collins, Carl Harris, Joseph Harris, Daniel Antoine (Virgenia), Alfred Collins (Diana) all of Gray, Paul Harris of Morgan City and Charles Ray Collins of Franklin; sisters, Mrs. Melvin ( Brenda) Barrow, Yvonne Jackson, Laurie Ward, Mrs. Carl (Janis) McGuin, Carolyn Mackie all of Gray and Valerie Adams of Morgan City; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Houma-Franklin-Jeanerette.

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VIVIAN HALL JONES

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:44am

Vivian Hall Jones, 88, a resident of Verdunville, La. passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1:18 a.m. at her residence.

Visitation will be observed on Saturday February 3, 2018 from 8 a.m. until recitation of the rosary at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Jules Catholic Church in Franklin, La. Tributes will follow the recitation of the rosary. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will follow the funeral mass services at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Verdunville, La.

Memories of Vivian will forever remain in the hearts of her four sons, Larry (Sheila) Jones Sr. of Verdunville, La. , Lester (Doris) Jones of Maurice, La., Jessie (Janis) Jones, Jr. of Verdunville, La. and Leroy (Hazel) Jones of Denver, CO; one daughter, Diane (Ronnie) Pilette of Lafayette, La.; eighteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Vivan was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Jesse Jones Sr., a son. Clifford Jones; her parents, Benny Hall and Elnora K. Hall; two brothers, two sisters, and two devoted friends, Marie Verdun and Lucille Fleming.

Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette-Houma in charge of arrangements.

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MILLARD CHARLES WILLIAMS

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:43am

Millard Charles Williams Sr., 85, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, La., passed away peacefully at 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

Visitation will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 1220 Aycock Street in Houma. Burial will follow in St. Francis No.2 Cemetery.

He is survived by his son, Millard Williams, Jr. of Franklin; daughter, Rhonda Williams of Houma; granddaughter, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers, sisters, five nephews,; four brothers-in-law; and two sisters-in-law.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma-Franklin-Jeanerette-Morgan City.

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DON TORRELL COLE

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:43am

Don Torrell Cole, 40, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, La., passed away peacefully at 9:24 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2018.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Allen Chapel a.m.E Church, 1106 Lagarde St. in Thibodaux.

He is survived by his wife, Rockie Short Cole; sons, Deonte’ and Deondre’ Cole; daughters, Deshante’ and Destinee’ Cole all of Thibodaux; grandchild, parents, Peggy Cole Johnson and James Anderson, Jr both of Thibodaux.; brothers, Adrian Cole of Franklin, Kevin Anderson of Morgan City and Christopher Holmes of Thibodaux; sister, Ester Dapremont; and companion, Latasha Francis both of Thibodaux.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, paternal grandparents, and maternal grandparents.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma-Franklin-Morgan City-Jeanerette in charge of arrangements.

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LEONARD “EGGIE” SIMS

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:42am

Leonard “Eggie” Sims Sr., 70, a native of Anguilla, MS, and a resident of Houma, La., passed away peacefully at 5:37 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

Public viewing will be from 8 a.m. until funeral time at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Eagle Wright Baptist Church, 3590 Hwy 316 in Gray, La. Burial will follow in Southdown Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Coit Sims; sons, Demond Sims and Chucky Antoine all of Houma; daughters, Mrs. Bryan (Linda S.) Coston of Franklin, Campanella Antoine of Morgan City and Mrs. Byron (Leonesha) Diggs of Houma; twenty-two grandchildren; one great grandchild; brothers, Henry Lee Sims and Cleveland Sims Sr. both of Houma; sisters, Burnese B. Edmond of Morgan City, Mrs. Calvin (Josie S.) Green and Mrs. Lonnie (Texie) Johnson both of Houma; godson, and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, parents, sister, paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma-Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette in charge of arrangements.

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ANNIE MAE SMITH

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:36am

Funeral Service for Annie Mae Smith will be Saturday, February 3, 2018, at 1 p.m., at MK DIXON Funeral Home, 211, Main Street Baldwin, La.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 11 a.m. until the commencement of the funeral service at MK DIXON Funeral Home.

She will be interred in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Ashton, La.

Annie Mae Smith was called to her eternal resting place on Monday, January 22, 2018 at 7 p.m. at her residence. She was born November 15, 1939 to the late Arthur Charles Sr. and Leila Charles of Ashton, La. She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Raymond Smith on January 14, 1961. They shared a good life together for several years.

She later met a great friend Roy Charles Sr. who was the loving father of her only daughter, Darlene Jackson. Annie Mae and Roy spent over 37 years together and shared a lifetime of great memories until his death on December 21, 2003.

Annie Mae accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized by the late Rev. Wilmer Castle at Mt. Olice Baptist Church on Ivanhoe Plantation. She also attended Macedonia Baptist Church in Ashton, La. for several years.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur Charles Sr. and Leila C Charles; five brothers, Leroy Charles, Arthur Charles III, Leonard Charles, Melvin Charles, Robert Charles and one sister Yvonne Charles.

She leaves behind her only daughter, Darlene Ann Jackson (Clarence Jackson Jr.) of Four Corners, La.; two granddaughters, Antoinette Letrice Charles of Four Corners, La., Kimberly Charles of Jeanerette La.; one grandson, Courtney Charles of Coteau, La.; seven grandkids, Aiden and Alivia Peters, Kali and Kason Kiel, Kourtlyn Barrow, and Kori and Kourtnee Charles; seven brothers, Arthur Charles Jr. of Four Corners, La., Thomas Charles, Elder Claude Charles Sr., Milton Charles Sr., and Wallace Charles Sr. all of Houston, TX, Henry Charles of Atlanta, GA and Clifton Charles of Baldwin, La.; three sisters Corstine C Roberston of Four Corners, La., Selina Charles of Franklin, La., and Lelia J Charles of Baldwin, La. and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

MK DIXON Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, La. 70514, 337-940-9253, www.mkdixonfh.com

Rack named to LHC committee chairmanship

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 9:35am

Two-time Purple Heart recipient Willie Rack of Franklin has been selected to chair the Louisiana Housing Corporation’s (LHC) Administrative & Finance Committee.
Rack represents the 3rd congressional district and was appointed to the LHC board of directors by Governor John Bel Edwards in April 2016.
After a distinguished 25-year career as a law enforcement officer, he retired from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department. Prior to his career in law enforcement, Rack served in the U.S. Marine Corp. During this time, he received numerous meritorious accolades, including two Purple Hearts for his bravery during the Vietnam War.
“Mr. Rack’s commitment to serving others is evident by his willingness to serve our country. He shares the same honor code as Governor Edwards who appointed him,” LHC Board Chairman Lloyd “Buddy” Spillers said. “His unwavering dedication to advancing programs that support veterans and those in need is vital to this agency.”
As chair of the Administrative & Finance Committee, Rack oversees policy recommendations including, but not limited to, the general administrative and financial management of the agency. He is also a member of the Multifamily & Assets Committee.
“Whether it’s on the battlefield or in the boardroom, it’s always a pleasure to serve,” Rack said. “My goal is to ensure that we develop housing policies that stabilize families and enrich communities. I will also continue to fight for more resources that benefit veterans across the state.”
In 2017, LHC invested more than $14 million in apartment and home developments, which is projected to benefit 1,624 working households, and financed nearly $68 million in mortgage loans - making homeownership a reality and more affordable for 451 homebuyers across the state.
LHC is governed by a board of 11 members consisting of the State Treasurer, six members appointed by the Governor, two by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House representing various housing sectors and the public.

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