All Obituaries

Charlene Barkey, 71, a resident of Franklin, LA, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 16, 2021 at 5:12 AM at Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation in Franklin, LA. 

Sam Carter Thomas, 71, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully at 11:59 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2020. Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma.

Alvin Butler, Sr., 78, a resident and native of Patterson, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at 8:23 AM at his residence in Patterson, LA.  Visitation will be observed on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the St. Luke Baptist Church, 1709 Harry St., Patterson, LA., from 9:00 AM until funeral services at 1:00 PM with Pastor Keith F. Verrett, Sr., Officiating. (All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social...

Deacon Henry Butler, Jr., 85, a resident and native of Verdunville, LA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at Ochsner Medical Center.  Deacon Butler will lie in state for a public walkthrough visitation on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Nazarene Baptist Church Highway 182 Verdunville, LA from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM. (All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing). A graveside service will be held...

Deadrant Marisa Diggs, 54, a resident of Patterson, LA and native of Morgan City, LA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 9:05 PM at Patterson Healthcare in Patterson, LA.  Private Services will be conducted at a later date.  Memories of Deadrant will forever remain in the hearts of her three children, Malik (Randie) Bass of Fort Wainwright, AK, Deondre Diggs and Skyler Diggs both of Patterson, LA; her father, Wallace Diggs, Sr. of Gibson, LA; her siblings,...

Reverend James Allen, Sr., 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2020. A visitation will be conducted from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Jones Funeral Home chapel, 230 S. Hollywood Road in Houma. A public viewing will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time at 12:00 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2021 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 4928 N. Bayou Black Drive in Gibson. Entombment will follow in...

Arthur James "Buddy" Thompson, III., 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully at 5:35 a.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021. A public viewing will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. until funeral time at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2020 at Jones Funeral Home chapel, 230 S. Hollywood Road in Houma. Burial will follow in the Combon Cemetery. He is survived by is sons, David Thompson (Courtney), Arthur Thompson, IV. (Andrea) and Troy Thompson...

Ruby Mae Every, 80, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away peacefully at 9:25 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021. A public viewing will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Jones Funeral Home chapel, 230 S Hollywood Road in Houma. Burial will follow in the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters, Yolanda Washington and Dana Jacobs; six grandchildren; one great grandchild;...

Lelia Mae Thomas, 64, a resident of New Iberia, LA and native of Franklin, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday January 8, 2021 at 7:07 PM at the Iberia Medical Center.  A public viewing will be observed on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM at Jones Funeral Home 1101 Main Street Franklin, LA. (All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing). Funeral Services will be private....

Carl Anthony Williams, 60, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully at 8:11 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021. A public viewing will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. until funeral time at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church, 1000 Wallis Street in Houma. Burial will follow in Crescent Farm Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Susie Pratt Williams; son, Larry D. Williams, Jr.; daughters, Tamekia and Shamora Williams;...