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RUTH KIFFE ACCARDO
Feb. 18, 1927 ~ Feb. 4, 2011
A Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, February 7, 2011, at 1 p.m., for Mrs. Ruth K. Accardo, 85, a longtime resident of Patterson, who Passed away Friday, February 4, 2011, at 1 a.m., at Maison Jardin in Morgan City.
Burial followed in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Father Donald Pousson of Immaculate Conception Church in Morse officiated the services.
Mrs. Accardo is survived by two sons, Michael E. Accardo and his wife, Susan Accardo, of Patterson and Angelo C. Accardo and his wife, Cindy Accardo, of Sealy, Texas ; and six grandchildren, Jennifer Accardo, Michaelyn Accardo, Jeffrey Accardo, Christy McQueen and her husband, Sean, Jamie Chamberlain and her husband, Jared, and David Accardo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo R. Accardo; and her parents, Edward Joseph Kiffe and Winnie Cecilia Plessala Kiffe.
A gathering of family and friends was held Monday, Feb. 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, from 9 a.m. until Mass time, with the rosary being prayed at 11 a.m.
Pallbearers were David Accardo, Jeffrey Accardo, Cody Campbell, Glenn Thibodeaux, David Lowery and Steve Bierhorst. Honorary pallbearers were Aubrey Augman and Ned Stephens.
Memorial donations may be made to Holy Cross Elementary School, 2100 Cedar St., Morgan City, La. 70380.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc. of Patterson. 985-395-7873.
Harold Paul Thibodaux Sr.
Longtime City of Franklin employee, Harold Paul Thibodaux Sr., died Monday, at the age of 86.
He was born in Bayou Blue on July 6, 1924. The Lord called him home while under care at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, in Lafayette, with his family at his side.
He was a resident of Franklin for 48 years. He and his wife Goldie retired to Lafayette in 1995. While residing in Franklin he was a parishioner of the Catholic Church of Assumption. Upon retiring to Lafayette he became a parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Maurice.
He was hired by the city in the late 1970s under Mayor L.J. “Man” LeBlanc and was retained as street commissioner after Mayor Sam Jones took office in 1982. He eventually took on the duties of city clerk and held both responsibilities until he resigned as street commissioner to concentrate on clerk duties.
Among his many accomplishments, his proudest was coordinating the design, engineering and completion of the St. Mary Parish Peace Memorial in honor of all military veterans from the parish.
He devoted five years to this project that he held so very dear to his heart, and was elated upon its completion and dedication. After having served in the U.S. Navy, he felt his line of duty was a complete success seeing the Monument finished.
“We all owe Harold a debt of gratitude,” said former mayor Jones. “He was a great public servant who did his job with pride and love of community. He was there at any hour of the night be it hurricane or torrential rain. He was friendly and helpful to all. He was a man filled with integrity… He quietly did his work to add to the rich history of Franklin.”
He also had the pleasure of serving as an officer on many city and parish boards.
He was a member of the Krewe of Teche, where he reigned as King Querques XIX in 1991. He was an active member of VFW Post 4201, and American Legion Post 63.
Harold never met a stranger, and could always be seen with a smile on his face. He lived life to the fullest. He was a hard, dedicated worker and lived by his motto in life, “An honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay.”
Harold was a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and Paw-Paw. Being a Paw-Paw is what he enjoyed the most. His greatest joy was to be surrounded by his family and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Harold was blessed with children, Harry L. Thibodaux and his wife June H. Thibodaux of Lafayette, Ronnie Thibodaux and his wife Tana R. Thibodaux of Centerville, Harold P. Thibodaux Jr. of Lafayette, and one daughter Pattie T. Theriot and her husband Mike Theriot of Lafayette.
Paw Paw will be missed by his six grandchildren, Rebecca T. Hernandez and her husband Ryan Hernandez of Lafayette, David Thibodaux and his wife Emily R. Thibodaux of Lafayette, Neil Thibodaux and his wife Tobee D. Thibodaux of Centerville, Jeannie T. Segura and her husband Parrish Segura of Centerville, Stephen Theriot and his wife Dawn S. Theriot of Lafayette, and Stephanie Theriot and her fiancé Kyle Rose of Lafayette. He is also survived by six great grandchildren, Hunter, Lauren and Caroline Hernandez, Ali Theriot, Gracie Segura and Luke Thibodaux; one sister Ruth T. Chauvin, and numerous nieces and nephews who will also miss him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Naquin Thibodaux, infant daughter Mary Jewel Thibodaux, his parents, Emile Thibodaux and Elda Daigle Thibodaux, four brothers, Clarence, E.J., Roy, and Milton Thibodaux, and one sister Una T. Poinbeouf.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Church of Assumption, in Franklin on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Father Lloyd Beniot will officiate a Rosary of Christian Burial at noon and a Mass at 1 p.m. Following mass, it is Harold’s wish for Military Honors to be held at the St. Mary Parish Peace Memorial located in Eastwood Park. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at the Franklin Cemetery.
Bringing their Dad and Grandfather to his final resting place will be his sons Ronnie Thibodaux and Harold Thibodaux Jr., his grandsons David Thibodaux, Neil Thibodaux and Stephen Theriot, and his son-in-law Mike Theriot.
Honorary pallbearers are his son Harry Thibodaux, grandsons, Ryan Hernandez, Parrish Segura, Kyle Rose, and members of the Franklin VFW Post 4201 and American Legion Post 63.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, (337)-828-5426.
ELLEANOR ARCENEAUX
Elleanor Arceneaux, 53, a resident of Houston, Texas and native of Baldwin, died Friday, July 30, 2004, at Memorial Hermann Center in Houston.
She is survived by her mother, Hester Perston Arceneaux of Ashton; three sons, Jamie Laday of Ashton, Charles and Jeremy Laday of Houston; two daughters, Charlene Lawand Hill of Kingston, N.Y. and Tamara Arceneaux of Ashton; two brothers, Cleveland Arceneaux Jr. of Gettsburgh, Texas and Charles Arceneaux of New Iberia; four sisters, Dora Jackson and Mana Arceneaux, both of Ashton, Cathy Notto of Ashton and Dianne Arceneaux of Houston; and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Arceneaux was preceded in death by her father.
Visitations will be observed Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Macedonia Baptist Church.
Burial rites will be read Tuesday, at 1 p.m., at that church. interment will follow in the Sorrell Community Cemetery.
The Jones Funeral Home of Franklin is in charge of arrangements.
JULES ALEXANDER SR.
Jules Alexander Sr., 76, a resident of Charenton and native of Franklin, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at 11:25 a.m., at Franklin Foundation Hospital, following a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Selena Alexander of Charenton; four sons, Jules Alexander Jr. of Austin, Texas , Verdice Alexander and Daryl Alexander, both of Charenton, and Earl Alexander of Baldwin; six daughters, Mrs. John (Mary Ann) Robinson II and Ophelia Lowe, both of Port Arthur, Texas , Mrs. Lee (Martha) Armelin, Mrs. Michael (Carlix) Randle and Penney Alexander, all of Charenton, and Mrs. Christopher (Sandra) Bourgeois of Jackson ville, Florida; one sister, Viola Delasbour; 21 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitations will be observed Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Charenton.
Funeral rites will be Saturday, at 1 p.m., at that church. interment will follow in the Godman Cemetery
in Charenton.
The Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Franklin is in charge of arrangements.
MELVIN R. YOUNG
Melvin Ronnie Young, 63, born in Raleigh, North Carolina and a resident of Franklin for the past 17 years, died Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Dauterive Hospital in New Iberia.
Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Audra Hebert Young of Franklin; his two sons, Melvin Joseph Young of Richmond, Virginia and Michael Ryan Young of Franklin; his two daughters, Christine Young of Richmond, Virginia and Samantha Young of Franklin; one grandson, Zachary Young of Richmond, Virginia; his stepfather, Billy Thorne of North Carolina; and numerous aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Joseph Young; his mother, Mildred Pearce Young Thorne; and one sister, Jacquelyn Thorne.
Melvin retired honorably from the United States Navy after 25 years of serving his country. During his long military career he was awarded numerous awards and medals. Upon his retirement, he was serving at the AFDW Reading Lab in the Pentagon.
Melvin retired again several years later from Bruce Foods in Cade, La. His love of carpentry and painting kept him busy in his free time.
The family requests that a Graveside Memorial Service be held on Friday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m., at the Franklin Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Whatley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin.
ROSE ‘MABLE’ ROBICHEAUX YOUNG
Feb. 2, 1933 ~ Oct. 28, 2010
Mrs. Rose “Mable” Robicheaux Young, 77, a native of Bayou Sale and a resident of Centerville, Passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010, at 8:30 a.m., at her residence.
Mrs. Mable is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Karl Young Sr. of Centerville; three sons, Karl Young Jr. and his wife, Darlene, of Centerville; Greg Young Sr. and his wife, Toni, of Centerville; and Brian Young of Jonesville; two daughters, Kathy Landry and her husband, Camille “Ricky”, of Centerville and Patricia Young and friend, Janell Gaines, of Lafayette; 10 grandchildren, Lana Mire, Greg Young Jr., Keith Young, Karl David Young, Rachael Brown, Chad Young, Crystal Crow, Calen Mire, Coleen Mire and Derek Young; and 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Rosa Mae Robicheaux; her maternal grandparents, Dave Luke Sr. and Virginia Rodrigue Luke; three brothers, Earl “Mike” Robicheaux, Elby Champagne Sr., Theodore “Ted” Champagne; one sister, Anna Champagne; and one granddaughter, Tracy Young.
The family requests that visitation be observed Saturday, October 30, 2010, from 9 a.m. until time of services, with a rosary being prayed at 11 a.m., at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, October 30, at 12 noon, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Centerville, with Father Salvino “Ruben” Primor officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin.
MARGUERITE WIMBERLY
Mrs. Wimberly was born on Feb. 7, 1913 to Emile Anthony Gesser and Quida Boutte Gesser. She departed from this life at age 97, on Oct 12, 2010 at 4 a.m. at the Magnolia Estates Nursing Home in Lafayette.
Mrs. Wimberly had previously arranged to donate her body to the Tulane Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Carencro on Sat. Oct. 16, 2010 at 11 a.m.
Mrs. Wimberly, a native of Loureauville, married James Robert Wimberly in 1937 and lived in Franklin until Mr. Wimberly’s death in 1972. She resided in Carencro until her death.
Mrs. Wimberly is survived by two daughters, Barbara Sorrel of New Iberia, and Gwendolyn Latiolais and husband, Harry, of Opelousas; one son, Robert Wimberly and wife, Elise, of Arnaudville; four grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one sister May LeBlanc .
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Herman Gesser; one sister Mildred Kern; one son-in-law and two grandchildren.
