Obituaries in Houma, LA

Lorraine Marie Brown age 57 was born on September 28 1968 in New Orleans LA departed this earthly home on Wednesday December 24 2025. She attended Booker T. Washington High School. Lorraine was the beloved daughter of Marion Brown. Loving mother of Darcell Brown Veralynn Brown Antonio Brown and Quin...

Alex Joseph Brown "WEEDY" age 56 native and resident of Houma LA passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 31 2025. He was a Roofer and a member of the Masonic Order. He leaves to cherish his memories siblings Constance M. Walker Beulah M. Brown Jada R. Brown Schenika S. Brown Corey D. Brown and ...

Early in the morning of January 5 2026 as he peacefully slept Thomas Christopher Johnson was called home to be with his Savior. He was born on October 21 1976 to the union of Edward and Geraldine Johnson. He was their youngest child and only son. He attended McDonogh 42 Elementary School and Beaureg...

Clyde McGuire Sr. our beloved Clyde entered this world on July 19 1956 in New Orleans Louisiana departed this earthly home on Monday December 22 2025. From a tender young age Clyde opened his heart to Christ and was joyfully baptized at Rock of Ages Baptist Church where he would later serve as a dev...

Mercedes "Mert" Washington age 83 was born on January 4 1942 in New Orleans LA God called Mercedes home to mount up on his wings of eternal peace and be at rest on Monday December 22 2025. Mercedes Washington grew up on the Westbank of Jefferson Parish where she attended school. She was a loyal memb...

Michael Anthony Plake, 61, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026. He is survived by his father, Charles Plake; siblings, Victoria Billiot (Harold), Wilma Plake, Naomi Plake, Christina Deon, Joey Deon, Scotty Henry, and Torie Henry; and many extended ...

Jane T Verdin, 78, a native of Grand Bois and resident of Pointe-Aux-Chene, LA. Passed away on January 9, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family.Visitation will be held on January 17th,2026 at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pointe-aux Chenes, LA with Mass of Christian Burial to follow ...

Numa J. Schouest, 81, born May 5, 1944 a native and resident of Bourg, Louisiana passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026.A visitation will be held in his honor on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Bourg, LA from 9:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. The burial w...

Bonnie Jo Smith, 64, a native and resident of Houma, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026.She is survived by her loving husband of almost 49 years, Jerry Smith, Sr.; children, Sparkle Smith, Jerry Smith, Jr. (Eve), Gerald Smith (Rayanna), and Bruce Ivey (Ashley); grandchildren, Blake, Sparkle E...

  Paul Samanie Jr., a resident of Houma, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the age of 78.   Rooted in his faith, he lived life with gratitude and purpose. Fishing was his soul and happy place, where he felt closest to God. He also enjoyed life’s simple pleasures-worki...

Joseph Elijah Baker, Sr., 82, a native and resident of Terrebonne Parish, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He is survived by his fiancé, Merlin Ann Berger; children, Elroy Baker, Shenna Johnson, Rhonda Phillips, Joseph Baker, Jr., David Baker, Dominique Baker, and Margie Baker; 20 gran...

Sonja Ann Billiot, 61, born April 18, 1964 a native of Theriot, LA and resident of Houma, LA passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.She is survived by her daughters, Ashlee Billiot, Britney Billiot, and Chelsie Billiot; eight grandchildren, Nikki McKinnie-Davis, Aden Lewis-Davis, Autumn Enlow, El...