Southern Smith

Mary G. "Shorty" Duplantis Buquet
November 12, 2008
Jacqueline "Jackie" Theresa Guidry Crochet
November 14, 2008
Mary G. "Shorty" Duplantis Buquet
November 12, 2008
Jacqueline "Jackie" Theresa Guidry Crochet
November 14, 2008

Posted Thursday, November 13, 2008


Southern Smith, 80, a native of Terrebonne Parish, La., and a resident of Houma, La., died Sunday, November 9.


He is survived by his wife, Ora Smith; son, James and wife Chessley Smith; daughter, Tiffany and husband Rev. Montrell Bradley; brother, Frank Smith; sister, Noel Campbell; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Algretta Smith; daughter, Marion Starks; brother, Calvin Smith; and sisters, Bessie Smith, Algretta Smith and Alma Stadium.


He was an ordained deacon at New St. Paul Baptist Church.

Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, November 14, at Community Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 15, at New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church with burial at the church cemetery.

Community Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Southern Smith