Crowley Post Signal

August 2004 Obituaries

Patricia Lynn Gray
A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 30, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Crowley for Patricia Lynn Gray, who died Friday, August 27, 2004 at her home. Father Louie Richard is the scheduled celebrant. Family visitation will take place in church from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
A native and life long resident of Crowley, Lynn was born on July 4, 1928. She taught History at Crowley High School for 20 years. She was an active member of many social and civic clubs and a loyal volunteer. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend. Her laughter and kindness touched and comforted all that knew her. She will be deeply missed by all.
Lynn is survived by her husband, Tommy; four children, Claudia Thornton and her husband Gardiner; Page and his wife Judy; Thomas and his wife Suzanne and Gretchen Ohlenforst and her husband Jude and nine grandchildren, Drew, Gray and Madelyn Thornton, Taylor Gray and his wife Aylie, Alex, John Thomas, Page E., William and Page B. Gray.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lance and Mildred Patterson McBride.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 236, Lafayette, LA 70503.

Hazel Reed Henderson
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 29 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota for Hazel Reed Henderson, 92, who died Thursday, August 26, 2004 at American Legion Hospital.
Father David Broussard will officiate for the services. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. The family request visiting hour be observed Sunday from 8 a.m. until service time. A rosary was recited Saturday at 7ß p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include one daughter, Janet Henderson of Iota; three grandchildren, Michael Day of Morgan City, Mary Williams and her husband Lance of Paw Paw, Michigan and Tracy Andrepont and her husband Chris of Iota; five great-grandchildren, Tara Rachael and Jerimiah Day along with their mother Paula Abshire and her husband Darren of Alexandria, Jessica Day of Atlanta and Nathanial Williams of Paw Paw, Michigan; two great great-grandchildren, Aulbry and Elizabeth Day of Alexandria; one sister, Jeanne Ardoin of Welsh and one brother, Willard "Bill" Reed of Crowley.
Mrs. Henderson was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society and American Legion Auxiliary and 40 & 8.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Henderson; her daughter, Sue Day; her parents, Alfred and Alicia Pousson Reed and numerous brothers and sisters.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota.

Lucille Pizzolatto Kober
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 28, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home for Lucille Pizzolatto Kober, 88, who died on Thursday, August 26, 2004 at American Legion Hospital.
Father Rusty Richard will officiate for the services. The visitation will be observed on Friday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will continue on Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, August 27.
Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors include her three daughters, Rita K. Legnion and her husband, Donald, of Lake Charles, Nita K. Faulk and her husband, Bill, of Crowley and Barbara K. Viator of Crowley; two sisters, Rita P. Nicholson of Crowley and Rosalie P. Chambers of Lafayette; one brother, Anthony “Tony” Pizzolatto of Houma; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvoid “Boo Boo” Kober; her parents, Salvatore and Josephine Grado Pizzolatto; four sisters, Sarah Baker, Mary Belanger, Virginia Alesi and Dorothy Partana and four brothers, Louis, Leo, Nicholas and Joe Pizzolatto.
Mrs. Kober was a sales clerk at Greenwald’s Dress Shop and Beall’s Dept. Store. She was a teacher’s aide at Ross Elementary School with special education, a catechism teacher with Immaculate Heart of Mary CCD program and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Ladies Altar Society.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is being entrusted with the arrangements.

Morrel Baker, Sr.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, August 28 at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church for Morrel Baker, Sr., 88, of Crowley. Mr. Baker died on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
Interment will be in the West Crowley Cemetery with Reverend Keith Matthews officiating.
Mr. Baker was born in Dubuisson, La. and lived in Crowley most of his life. He was one of six children born to Reverend Theodore Baker, Sr. and Dorisha Hagger. Morrel accepted Christ at the age of 12 at Macedonia Baptist Church. Morrell married Esther Mae Scott on January 2, 1937 and to this union 11 children were born. He served as a Deacon at Providence Baptist Church for 42 years. In 1982 the Lord placed him at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon until he was called home. In 1984 he joined the Masons, C. F. Ladd Lodge #48.
He is survived by six sons, Donald R. Baker of Crowley, Wilkins Baker of Crowley, Frankie Baker LaPorte, Texas, Reverend Morrel Baker, Jr. Cleveland Baker and Wilton Baker, all of Houston; four daughters, Betty Baker of Crowley, Audrey Collins of Beaumont,Texas, Dorothy Penry of Houston and Jackie Kessee of Aliso Viejo, Calif., his daughters-in-law Martha and Loretta Baker of Crowley, Windy, Mariko and Beola of Houston of Houston and Mary Baker of LaPorte, Texas; his sons-in-law, Archie Penry of Houston, and Milton Collins of Beaumont, Texas; 20 grandchildren 14 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 61 years, Esther Mae Baker; a son, Bennett G. Baker; three brothers, Albert Baker, Sr., Reverend Theodore Baker, Jr. and Alan Baker, Sr.; three sisters, Julia Lewis, Edmonia Johnson and Hazel Wells; one son-in-law, Pastor James Kessee, one granddaughter, Joy Ne Esther Kessee; one grandson, Rodney West, Jr. and one great-grandson, Jamall Joseph
Visitation will at the church from 8 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Fondel Memorial Chapel of Lake Charles has been entrusted with the arrangements.

CROWLEY – Mr. Alladain Dan Sims “Cotton Eye”, 71, died Friday, August 20, 2004 at his residence in Crowley. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 28 at the Israelite Baptist Church. Burial will be in the West Crowley Cemetery under the direction of Owen-Thomas Funeral Home.

Van Raymond Gaspard
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 10 a.m. in the Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Van Raymond Gaspard, 49, who died Monday, August 23, 2004 at his residence. Rev. Loyd Singley will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be observed Tuesday from 4:30 to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to service time.
Survivors include his companion, Mechelle Guidry of Morse, one sister; Marilyn S. Leger of Crowley; two brothers, Glenn Gaspard of Jennings and Carol J. Gaspard of Texas; four daughters, Lazena, Tomika, Brandy and Kelly and one son, Chad Raymond
Mr. Gaspard was preceded in death by his mother, Mary L. Gaspard and his brother-in-law, Curney Leger, Jr.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley.

Gladys “Joyce” Pousson
ALEXANDRIA - A Mass of Christian burial for Gladys “Joyce” Pousson will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2004 in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church with Reverend Jose Robles-Sanchez and Reverend Chad Partain officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville under the directions of John Kramer & Son.
Gladys “Joyce” Pousson, 80, of Alexandria, died Sunday, August 22, 2004 at her residence. She was born in London, England to William and Isabel Howes. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and devoted friend and teacher.
Her great loves in live were God first, her family, friends, music, singing, cooking English dishes, a cup of hot tea, reading, sewing, traveling, the fine arts, an English garden with roses and a little French poodle named Teddy.
She was a retired school teacher of 25 years at St. Frances Cabrini School and was an active member of the British Wives Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother William Charles Howes.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Collins Louis Pousson of Alexandria; three daughters, Jacqueline Pousson of Alexandria, Jocelyn Foster of Alexandria and Jennifer Kranzman and her husband Edward of Longview, Texas; one son, Michael Pousson and his wife Nancy of Houston; one sister, Dorothy Tilley of Cornwall, England; seven grandchildren, Bradley, Kevin, Ashley, Lindsey, Maegan, Sheena and Sheela.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at John Kramer & Son. A rosary was recited on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Joyce Pousson Memorial at St. Frances Cabrini School Library Fund, 2211 Texas Ave., Alexandria, LA 71301.
A special thank you to Senergy Hospice of Alexandria for their loving care.

Beverly Hebert Johnson
RAYNE - Beverly Hebert Johnson, 83, died Sunday morning at 10:45 on August 22, 2004 at her home in Rayne. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne at 10:00 A. M. on Tuesday, August 24, 2004.
The Reverend John “Buddy” Breaux will officiate and interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Rayne.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Leger, Sr. of Rayne and Mrs. B. I. Moody III of Crowley, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Flemon J. Johnson, her parents, Valery L. and Nettie Plattsmier Hebert, two brothers, Leonard V. Hebert and Winfred J. Hebert.
Visitation will be from 5:00 P. M. on Monday until 8:30 P. M. and from 8:00 A. M. on Tuesday until the time of services. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 P. M. on Monday evening.
Pallbearers will be her brother-in-law, Thomas Johnson, her nephews, Edward Johnson, Clyde Leger Jr., Leo LaCroix Sr., Leonard Hebert, Braxton Moody IV, Kevin Moody, Stephen Moody and Andrew Robertson.
For the funeral Mass, Carol Jean LaCroix and Rosalind Robertson, her nieces, will serve as scripture readers. Her nieces Valerie Hensgens, Margaret Gilbert and Elizabeth Gielen will lead the responsorial psalms.
Charlotte Leonards, Katherine Hundley, and Beverly Lagroue, also her nieces, will be gift bearers.
Musical selections will include “Ave Maria”, “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”, “How Great Thou Art”, and “Gentle Woman.”
Beverly Marie Hebert Johnson was born in Rayne, Louisiana, on March 25, 1921 to Valery Leonard Hebert and Nettie Laura Plattsmier Hebert. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School, graduating with the class of 1937. After high school, she attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette. She married Flemon Joseph Johnson in 1946. They were lifelong residents of Rayne where they owned and operated Johnson’s Drive Inn for a number of years. Johnson’s was known for its soda fountain chocolate freezes and hamburgers.
Before her retirement, Mrs. Johnson served as copy editor of the Crowley Post Herald. She was best known as Nannan Beverly as she and Uncle “Pim” were like a second mom and dad to their many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. The Sunday dinners, that she prepared with her mother and sisters, were greatly anticipated and enjoyed by her family for many years. She loved having the whole family gather together and carefully kept the family scrapbooks and history. She was an avid reader and frequent visitor to the Rayne Library.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the League of the Sacred Heart.
The family is grateful for the loving attention given to her by her caregivers, Anna Gaspard, Elizabeth Deville, Jo Anne Guidry, Velta Landry, Dean Comeaux, Freda Hanks and the assistance of Mr. Clem Suire to the caregivers.
The family also wishes to acknowledge the kindnesses of Dr. Thomas Curtis of Rayne and Dr. Paulette Blanchet of Lafayette and Hospice of Acadiana.
Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne is in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT - Joseph Valerie Bourque, 89, of Church Point died Sunday, August 22, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 24 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Guidry Funeral Home.

Maurine Muller Heinen Spears
MOWATA - Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2004, at the Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Iota for Maurine Muller Heinen Spears, 82, who died Saturday, August 21, 2004, at Lafayette General Hospital.
Father David Broussard officiated the services. Burial was held in the St. Lawrence Mausoleum in Mowata.
Visitation was observed from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, August 22 and continued Monday from 7 a.m. until time of services.
Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Prevost and her husband, Michael, of Branch; three sons, Joe Heinen and his wife, Susan, of Evangeline, Jerry Heinen of Branch and Frederick Heinen and his wife, Lynne, of Branch; one brother, M.W. “Buster” Muller of Crowley; four grandchildren, Jeremy and Erin Prevost, Frederick Heinen II and Matthew Heinen and five step grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Michel and Etta Muller; her first husband, Wilfred “Fatty” Heinen and her second husband, Warren Spears.
Mrs. Spears was a native of Iota, a graduate of S.L.I. and a teacher and librarian at Notre Dame High School. She also worked as a secretary for Humble Oil Company.
In lieu of flowers the family requested that donations be made to St. Francis Elementary School of Iota.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota was in charge of arrangements.

Laures “Mom Mom” Hebert
KAPLAN - Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2004 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Laures “Mom Mom” Hebert, 89, who died August 22, 2004 at her residence.
She was laid to rest in Kaplan Cemetery. Rev. Emmanuel Okwaraocha officiated at the services.
She is survived by one son, Royal Hebert and his wife, Debbie, of Kaplan; one brother, Elton Meaux of Crowley; five grandchildren; three step grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; four step great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wildes Hebert, four brothers, Odelas, Willie, Obrey and Angles Meaux; two sisters, Mable Broussard and Gladys Meaux.
The family requested that visiting hours were observed at Vincent Funeral Home, 300 Eleazar Avenue in Kaplan on Sunday, August 22 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. with a Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. and Monday, August 23 from 8 a.m. until services.
All funeral arrangements were conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan.

Geraldine Guillory
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church for Geraldine Guillory, 58, who died August 16, 2004, at the American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley. Father Richard Sadlier will officiate.
Survivors include her husband, Warren Guillory, Jr. of Crowley; her mother, Edna Francis Chambers of Crowley; a daughter Georgia N. Smith of Crowley; her father-in-law, Warren Guillory, Sr.; four sisters, Wanda Chambers of Crowley, Patricia Senigal and her husband Buster of Crowley, Sharon Clement and her husband Jerry of Crowley and Shannon Wilkins of Crowley; six brothers, her twin Gerald Chambers, Dale Chambers, of Venice, Calif., Willie James Chambers of Crowley, Terry Chambers and his wife Angie of Crowley, Wayne J. Chambers of Crowley and Kermit J. Chambers of Crowley; her brother-in-law Harold Guillory and his wife Martina of Little Rock, Ark.; her sister-in-law, Panella Bennette of Crowley; on grandson, Havonda W. Smith of Crowley and her two godchildren, Rhoda G. Hollier and John Bennett, both of Crowley.
She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Chambers and her mother-in-law, Ester Guillory.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 8 a.m. until service time on Wednesday at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church.
A special thanks to Dr. Paul Stringfellow and the staff of the American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
Ownes-Thomas Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph Preston Faulk
KAPLAN - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2004 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Joseph Preston Faulk, 76, who died August 21, 2004 at Crowley American Legion Hospital.
He was laid to rest in Mire Cemetery. Reverend Mr. Paul Roy Eleazar officiated at the services.
He is survived by his mother, Theola Faulk of Kaplan; one son, Joseph Preston Faulk, Jr. of Tampa, Florida; an aunt, Mae Mire of Crowley; one brother, John Lloyd Faulk of Kaplan; two sisters, Marie Dorothy Libersat of Lake Jackson, Texas and Della Mae Stoute of Crowley; one grandchild, Josh Faulk of Tampa and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alcide J. Faulk and one niece, Denise Ann Libersat.
The family requested that visiting hours were observed at Vincent Funeral Home, 300 Eleazar Avenue in Kaplan on Monday, August 23 from 8 a.m. until service time.
All funeral arrangements were conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan.

Alton Simon
KAPLAN - Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2004, at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church in Crowley for Alton Simon, 87, who died Friday, August 20, 2004, at Southwind Nursing Home in Crowley.
Father Sonny Brown will officiate the services. Burial will be held at the Abshire Cemetery in rural Kaplan.
Rosary will be Sunday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Sunday, and will continue on Monday at 8 a.m. with viewing until time of services.
Survivors include his one daughter, Stella Marceaux of Eunice; one granddaughter, Mia Marceaux of Eunice; four great grandchildren and one brother, Danery J. Simon of Madisonville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ola Abshire; two sons, Jerry Lee and Alton, Jr Simon; his parents, Arsene Henry and Cyphien Simon; three sisters, Lucia S. Bertrand, Ella Mae Stelly and Agnes S. Broussard and two brothers, Dallas J. and Dewey J. Simon.
Mr. Simon was a retired oilfield worker and pipeline construction worker. His hobbies were gardening and running Mardi Gras. He loved the outdoors and his chow dogs.
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

Virgie Doucet Pryor
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2004, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Virgie Doucet Pryor, 75, who died Thursday, August 19, 2004, at Lafayette General Hospital.
Burial was held at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.
Visitation began at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 21 with viewing until time of services.
Survivors include her one son, Daniel Pryor and his wife, Judy of Maxie; one daughter, Gayla Pryor of Crowley; three grandchildren, Tonya and Chelsea Pryor and Joshua Meaux; one great grandson, Austin Doucet and one daughter-in-law, Brenda Leger Pryor of Rayne.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Pryor; two sons, Roger and Marty Pryor; her parents, Antoine and Agnes Thibodeaux Doucet and one brother, Merlin Doucet.
Ms. Pryor was a member of the Wesley Methodist Church and a very loving and caring person.
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley is in charge of arrangements.

David “Pete” Babineaux, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Monday August 23, 2004 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church for David “PETE” Babineaux Jr., 92 who died at his residence Saturday August 21, 2004.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys LeBlanc Babineaux of Rayne; one son, Pete and his wife Kay Babineaux of Rayne; one daughter, Yvette and her husband, Gary Richard of Rayne; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, David “T-Bob” Babineaux III; his parents David and Natalie Lopez Babineaux Sr. and three brothers.
Mr. Pete was owner of Louisiana Frog Company, a Rayne City Council Man for 28 years, a member of Ducks Unlimited and he was also a member of the Louisiana Parole Board.
Visitation will be Sunday August 22, from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. with a Rosary being recited at 7 p.m., Visitation will continue Monday from 8 a.m. until services.
Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne.

Annie Guidry Villejoin
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 21, 2004, at 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Crowley for Annie Guidry Villejoin, 71, who died on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
The visitation was observed on Friday, August 20, from 2 to 9:30 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 6:30 and continued on Saturday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Dewitt Villejoin of Crowley; two sons, Kenneth Villejoin and his wife, Joanne of Lake Charles and Farrel Villejoin and his wife Jan of Crowley; two granddaughters, Brooke V. LeJeune of Lake Charles and Diane Villejoin of Crowley; two grandsons, Jarod Villejoin of Lake Charles and André Villejoin of Crowley; one great granddaughter, Hope LeJeune of Lake Charles and one great grandson, Chance LeJeune of Lake Charles.
She was preceded in death by her parents Cesair and Zula Pellerin Guidry and one brother, Ernest Guidry.
Annie was owner/operator of Annie’s Beauty Shop for 30 years and a resident of Crowley for the past 54 years.

Lovenia Eve Dockins
DERIDDER - Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeRidder for Lovenia Eve Dockins, 73, who died Friday, August 13, 2004, at Beauregard Memorial Hospital.
Interment will be in Wednesday August 18, 2004; 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley. Father Danny Torres will officiate.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hixson Chapel.
Lovenia Eve Trahan Dockins was a graduate of Crowley High School and lived in DeRidder for the past 38 years. She worked for and retired from the U.S. Government. She attended and belonged to St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeRidder, where she served as Lector. She was a very active member and belonged to the Altar Society, Catholic Daughters, and Our Lady of Lasalette Rosary Makers.
She leaves behind her son, Joseph Wayne and wife Beth Barber Dockins; one grandson, Austin Dockins and one granddaughter, Allie Dockins, all of Columbia, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Howard (Alvnia Rose Trahan) Thibodeaux of Moss Bluff, and one brother Kernis (Blackie) and wife (Altia Daigle) Trahan of Lake Charles, 2 nieces and nephews and 9 great nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claudias (Lucia Doucet) Trahan of Crowley; one nephew, one great nephew and one great niece.

Flora M. Chiasson
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 16, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel in Carencro for Flora Chiasson, age 77, the former Flora Miller, who died Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 4:05 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette.
Interment will be in Evangeline Memorial Gardens in Carencro. The Rev. Bill Melancon, pastor of St. Peters Catholic Church, will officiate at the services.
She was a native of Morse and a resident of Carencro for over 15 years. Mrs. Chiasson, a cafeteria cook with the Acadia Parish School System, retired with over 19 years of service. She was a parishioner of St. Peters Catholic Church.
Survivors include: one son, Mervin Chiasson and his wife, Paula of Lake Charles; two daughters, Darnell Trahan and her husband, Kenneth of Carencro, and Mona Chiasson of Moss Bluff; seven grandchildren, Cassie Broussard and her husband, Travis of Hathaway, Nicole Pickle and her husband, Doug of Jennings, Brittany Dalfrey of Crowley, Tyson Chiasson and Kara Chiasson, both of Moss Bluff, Taylor Chiasson and Abby Chiasson, both of Lake Charles; four great, grandchildren; and one sister, Zora M. Richard of Estherwood.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustave Miller and the former Ella Leblanc, both natives of Morse; and by three brothers, Ernest Miller, Walter Miller, and Harris Miller.
A rosary will be recited 7:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Sunday and from 8:00 a.m. until service time on Monday.
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 North University Avenue, Carencro is in charge of arrangements.

CHURCH POINT – Mrs. Alden Estilette, 82, the former Nedia Marie Colligan, died at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2004 at Doctor’s Hospital in Opelousas.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be held in the church cemetery.
Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

WEBSTER, TX. – Rose F. Foreman, 88, died Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at Cornerstone Hospital in Webster, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 14 at Indian Bayou Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.

BRANCH – Roland Manes, Jr., 35, died Sunday, August 8, 2004 in a boating accident in Simsport, La. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 12 at Duhon Funeral Home in Rayne. Burial was in the Body of Christ Cemetery in Branch under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

BRANCH – Edgar James Campbell, 39, died Sunday, August 8, 2004 in Simsport, La. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 12 at Duhon Funeral Home in Rayne. Burial was in the St. Theresa Cemetery in Duson under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

Conrad Simeon King
BATON ROUGE - Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Crowley for Conrad Simeon King, 26, who died Wednesday in Baton Rouge.
Rev. Glen Howie and Rev. Roger Tarver will officiate for the services. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Wetmore Cemetery in Ponchatoula, La. Visitation will be observed Friday from 1 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to service time at First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Linda J. Hamilton and her husband Stan Vance Hamilton of Crowley; his father, Harry King of Tennessee; fiance', Kelly Lynn Lawson of Baton Rouge, two sisters, Adele K. Dennison and her husband Dean of Sterlington, La., Gretchen King-Bernard and her husband Ben of Montreal, Canada; one brother, James King and his wife Mia of Lafayette; maternal grandmother, Beth J. Bauerle of Hammond; paternal grandmother, Barbara King of Folsom, La.; two aunts, Jimmie Vinet and her husband Ronnie of Folsom, Dolly King of Folsom; one uncle, William Keen Jackson, III and his wife Sherry of Hammond and his future in-laws, Ron and Barbara Lawson of Crowley.
Mr. King was a member of the Presidential Ceremonial Guard at the Washington Naval Yard. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served five years aboard the USS Kitty Hawk as a Aerographer. He was a Petty Officer, 2nd Class, a student at the Baton Rouge Community College and was serving in the Naval Reserve at the Naval Reserve Station in Belle Chasse, La. He was an avid cross country runner and graduated from Crowley High School in 1996 where he was a member of the chorus. He was also a member of First Baptist Church in Crowley.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Loretta Houghton Matthews
BEAUMONT- Loretta Houghton Matthews, 76, of Beaumont died, August 9, 2004 at Houston Northwest Medical Center.
A native of Los Angeles, California, Loretta had been a resident of Beaumont since 1966 and was a Bookkeeper for Gordon’s Jewelers.
She is survived by her sons, Paul Eric Matthews of Beaumont and David Matthews and his wife Rita of Austin; daughters, Deborah Guttilla and her husband, Sal and Carol Harrell and her husband, Jesse all of Houston; sisters, Harriet Felber of Crowley, Louisiana and Elizabeth Hebert Leger of Lafayette, Louisiana; brother, Charles Houghton of Crowley; seven grandchildren, Emily Matthews, Gabi Matthews, Kai Matthews, Megan Harrell, Rebecca Harrell, Hannah Harrell and Sara Guttilla; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Matthews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2004 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be Thursday evening, August 12, 2004 from 6 until 9 p.m. with a Christian Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Celia Mae Young Hearod
IOTA - Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Iota for Celia Mae Young Hearod, 73, who died Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 8:40 p.m. at her residence.
Father. Jules Speyrer will officiate for the services. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Mausoleum. A rosary will be recited Friday at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family request visiting hours are observed Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to service time.
Survivors include her husband, William Hearod of Iota; her mother, Cecelia Miller Young of Iota, three daughters, Patricia Hearod Lejeune, Brenda Hearod Prather and Debra Hearod Hebert and her husband Mike all of Iota; thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Hearod was preceded in death by her father Duclide Young; one son, Barry Hearod; one grandson, Jason Lejeune and two sons in law, Norman Prather and Curry Lejeune'.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Eric Prather, Mike Hebert, Darren Lejeune, Douglas Lejeune, Jake Medeiros, James Hearod and Benjamin Hearod.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral. Home, Inc., 509 Duson Ave., Iota, have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Gale Gilbert Nelson
“I shall not die, but live, and declare the words of the Lord.” Psalm 118:17
Gale Gilbert Nelson passed from this life to the next, on August 10, 2004. She was surrounded by family and friends who loved her. Gale had battled breast cancer for 16 years with God by her side and lost her life to this disease at the age of 50.
Gale was born in Crowley on November 11, 1953 to her parents, Bert and Ramona Marquart Gilbert, who have both preceded her in death. She was raised a country girl on the family farm south of Crowley on Hwy. 13. She was a graduate of Crowley High School, Class of 1971 and attended McNeese State University. She worked in the insurance industry, catering and was recently self-employed in antique sales in Crowley and Opelousas.
Gale prided herself most in her devoted role of mother and grandmother. She leaves behind her memory in a new endeavor called “Remember Me,” a talcum powder shaker she designed to help her granddaughter, Lundyn, remember her each night at bedtime.
Gale was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Crowley where she did volunteer church work. She and her daughter, Tiffany, founded the Krewe of L’Acadie in 2002 and Gale and her husband, Wes, served as the first King and Queen in 2003. She was previously an active member of the Krewe of Cosmos in Sulphur.
Gale’s adventurous and free spirit led her to live her life to the fullest. Her journey included many travels, camping, gardening, scrap booking and antiquing. She loved the water and enjoyed spending time by her pool, at the beach or near a lake.
Gale’s life was changed when she was diagnosed with cancer, but she was never bitter and felt her life was enriched by her many friendships and experiences.
Gale is survived by her husband of 30 years, Wes D. Nelson of Crowley; one daughter, Tiffany Nelson Shreve and her husband, Garrett of Crowley; one son, Jason “Rock” Nelson and his wife, Emily Trahan of Waxahachie, Texas; one granddaughter, Lundyn Gale Shreve; one grandson, Boston Blaine Shreve; two sisters, Carole Gilbert-Purcell of San Clemente, Calif. and Janet Boudreaux and her husband, Roland of Rayne; one brother, Bart Gilbert and his wife, Pauline of Crowley; her mother-in-law, Mary Nelson of Crowley; one sister-in-law, Kathy Nelson Murrell and her husband, David of Crowley; two brothers-in-law, Byron Ronkartz of Carencro, and Sandy Hoffpauir of Upper Marlboro, Md.; paternal aunts, Audry Dickey and her husband, Ansel of Friendswood, Texas, and Bea Crouch and her husband, Jodie of San Rayburn, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 2004 at First United Methodist Church in Crowley. Rev. Bob Hollis pastor of First United Methodist Church will be officiating for the services with Rev. Lloyd Singley pastor of Northside Assembly of God Church assisting. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.
Visitation will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 321 Third Street in Crowley on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. A “Remember Me” service will be held from 7:15 to 8 p.m. Wednesday for family and friends to share memories of Gale and to celebrate her life.
Pallbearers will be her nephews; Johann, Brian and Jeffery Ronkartz, Chad and Brandon Murrell and a friend of the family, Mike Rougeau.
The family requests that memorial gifts be made to Hospice of Acadiana, Inc., 2600 Johnston St., Suite 200, Lafayette, La. 70503-3204; First United Methodist Church Youth Ministry, 321 East Third Street, Crowley, La. 70526; or Northside Assembly of God Youth Ministry, 809 Northern Ave., Crowley, La. 70526.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley is entrusted with the arrangements.

JENNINGS – Louis James Crader, 55, died Monday, August 9, 2004 at the Jennings Guest House. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 11 at Matthew and Son Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Istre Cemetery with full military rites under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

Francis Abshire, Sr.
KAPLAN- Funeral services were held Monday, August 9, 2004 at a 3 p.m. Mass of christian burial in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church honoring the life of Francis Abshire Sr., 77, who died August 8, 2004 at his residence.
He was laid to rest in Abshire Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers were Daryl, Frankie and Brock Abshire, Eric and Robert Vincent, Ernie Fontenot and Glen Regan with honorary pallbearers, Rickey and Jerry Duhon, Olan Regan, Victor and Gerald LeBouef, Wayne Touchet, Adam Broussard and Paul Landry. Reverend Donald Pousson officiated at the services.
Mr. Abshire was a native of Kaplan and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of VFW Post 3793 and The American Legion Post 271. Also serving for the Mass were readers, Sydney Davis, Ada Vincent and Kristyn Abshire; altar server was Shayla Abshire and gifts were presented by Adeline and Valerie Abshire Desiree and Rheanna Fontenot and Logan Abshire.
He is survived by his wife, Merdie R. Abshire of Kaplan; two sons, Daryl Abshire and his wife Scarlett of Houma; Francis "Frankie" Abshire, Jr. and his wife Lou of Kaplan; three daughters, Anita Abshire of Kaplan; Junita Abshire and her husband Robert Vincent of Iowa; Mona Abshire and her husband Ernie Fontenot of Carencro; two sisters, Ella Mae and her husband Paul Duhon of Crowley; Joyce and her husband Tommy Stanley of Broussard; a special care giver, Glen Regan of Morse; a good friend, Olan Regan of Morse; ten grandchildren, Brock Abshire and his wife Estelle of Houma, Sydney Abshire and her husband Shannon Davis of Houma; Shayla Abshire of Kaplan; Ada and Eric Vincent of Iowa; Desiree and Rheanna Fontenot of Carencro, Kristyn, Adeline and Valerie Abshire of Kaplan; four great grandchildren, Logan Abshire, Aaron Davis, Rhett Abshire and Justin Billot all of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis Abshire and Ada Duhon Abshire and several aunts and uncles.
All funeral arrangements were conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan.

CHURCH POINT – Archie Clavier, 63, died Monday, August 9, 2004 at his residence in Church Point. Funeral services will be held at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10 at the First Baptist Church in Church Point. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

MARRERO, LA - Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2004 in Mothe Funeral Home Chapel for Evans Paul “Tip” Thibodeaux, Sr., 78. Mr. Thibodeaux died at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero.
Mr. Thibodeaux was a native of Acadia Parish and at the time of his death he was a resident of Harvey, La. He was retired vice president of Master Provision and Supply Company. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Masonic Daylight Lodge 412.
Survivors include his wife, Bette Doucet Thibodeaux of Harvey; two daughters, Pam T. DuBose and her husband, Jim of Crowley and Darlene T. Williams and her husband, Kenny of Alabama; four sons, Evans P. Thibodeaux, Jr. and his wife, Glen of Algiers, Jason Thibodeaux and his wife, Danielle of Gretna, Jesse Matt of Algiers and Tony Matt of Marrero; three brothers, Arthur Thibodeaux of Church Point, Issac Thibodeaux of Baton Rouge and Ned Thibodeaux of Jennings; three sisters, Rose Ancelet of Ossun, Rena Bernard of Lafayette and Joyce Higginbotham of Church Point; 10 grandchildren, including Shawn DuBose of Crowley and Gina D. Davis of McHenry, Illinois; five great grandchildren, Sloane Matthews, Myles Gates, Jack Thomas DuBose, Logan and Caitlyn Monceaux, all of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ardus and Virginia Savoy Thibodeaux; a son, Randy Thibodeaux; two brothers, Lee and Ben Thibodeaux, two sisters, Alice Savoy and Evie Lavergne.
Mothe Funeral Home of Marrero was in charge of all arrangements.

Robert “Bob” F. Houston, Sr.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 9, 2004, at a 10 a.m. Mass of christian burial in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille for Robert “Bob” F. Houston, Sr., age 80, who died Friday, August 6, 2004 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery. The Reverend Timothy Richard, Pastor, St. Edmond Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Joni Hamilton, organist, will sing for the funeral services, “Blessed Be The Lord,” “How Great Thou Art,” “Here I Am, Lord” and “On Eagles’ Wings.”
Survivors include his wife, Valerie Guidry Houston; two daughters, Betty Mouton and her husband, Melvin, Jr. and Sharon Courville and her husband, Robert; two sons, Robert Houston, Jr. and his wife, Debbie and Anthony Houston and his wife, Elizabeth; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and two sisters, Norma Giagnoni and Wanda Corcoran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Leonard and Maudie Emeline Arnold Houston; and one brother, William Fred Houston.
A native of Bradley, Arkansas and a resident of Lafayette for 45 years, Mr. Houston served his country proudly as a veteran of military service in the United States Army during World War II in the European and Pacific Theatre of Operations.
The family would like to thank the staffs of Hospice of Louisiana and Palative Care.
A Rosary will be recited Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Martin & Castille Funeral Home.
Visiting hours will be observed Sunday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until time of the services.
Pallbearers are Robert Houston, Jr., Anthony Houston, Michael
Mouton, Jeremy Courville, Zachary Houston and John Beckworth. Honorary pallbearers are Cameron Mouton, Sarah Mouton, Matthew Mouton, Jordan Baquet, Ethan Mouton, Aimee Mouton, Valerie Bywater, Sarah Houston, Meghan Beckworth and Jade Badon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Martin & Castille Funeral Home, Inc. of Lafayette, 234-2311.

Johnny Michael Leger
Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, August 6, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Crowley for Johnny Michael Leger, 57, of Pasadena, Texas. Mr. Leger died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Hospital.
Interment was in Leger Cemetery in Rayne with Father Rusty Richard officiating.
Mr. Leger loved his country and served it proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a proud owner of a Harley Davidson which he used to travel the openness of his country. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Diana McClain of Pasadena, Texas; one daughter, Angie Leger and her husband Tim Kaley of Arlington, Texas; one brother, Albert Leger and his wife Pat of Crowley; four grandchildren, Amy Pryor, Megan Broker, Amber Broker and Blake Broker; one great-grandchild, Gensis Jacobs; one godchild, Shane Leger and his wife Marcell; a great niece and nephew, Keenon and Aliyah Leger and his dog, Gizmo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Thelma Benoit Leger.
Visitation was observed from 1 p.m. until service time on Friday.
Pallbearers was Keenon Leger, Donnie Toups, Ronnie Richard, Chad Mouton, Floyd Saltzman and Gilbert Kibodeaux. Honary pallbearers were Blake Broker and Larris Nolan
Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley was entrusted with the arrangements.

RAYNE – Beulah Comeaux Hebert Spell, 86, died Thursday, August 5, 2004 at Rayne Guest Home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 6 at Duhon Funeral Home in Rayne. Burial was in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

CHURCH POINT – Mrs. Shelton “Beverley” Carriere, 61, died Thursday, August 5, 2004 at Lafayette General Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 7 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in the church mausoleum under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

Regina “Ms. Rosa” Bernard
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 7, 2004 at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church for Regina “Mr. Rosa” Batiste Bellard Bernard who died July 30, 2004 at American Legion Hospital. Interment will be in St. Bridget Cemetery in Lawtell.
Regina Batiste Bellard Bernard was born on June 24, 1927 to the late Lennis Batiste and Cecilia Boutte Batiste in Lawtell.
Mourning her passing and always cherishing the sweet memories are two daughters, Thelma B. Allen of Lafayette and Goldie Bernard of Lake Charles; four sons, Donald Bernard and his wife Jackie of Crowley, Lennis Bernard and his wife Orlean of Bellevue, Paul Bernard of Lafayette and Oliver Bernard and Lakrecia of Rochester, N.Y.; three sisters, Aline Vallier and her husband Euell of Church Point, Lucille Smith and her husband Smithy of Gardenia, Calif., Mary Lou Collins and her husband Calvin of Lake Charles, two brothers, Nelson Batiste and his wife Ella and Elkins Batiste of Winnie, Texas; nineteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; her goddaughter, Carolyne Boudreaux of Church Point; daughters in Christ, Louise Hilstock of Port Arthur, Texas and Cathleen Walker of Lake Charles; a close cousin and beloved friend, Tom and Genieve Boutte of Prairie Ronde; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Charles “Bert” Bernard; one daughter, Regina Bernard; first husband, Oscar Bellard; second husband, Charlie Bernard, Jr. and her parents, Lennis and Cecilia Batiste.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 6 at Syrie Funeral Home from 6 -10 p.m. and will resume Saturday, August 7 at St. Theresa Catholic Church at 8 a.m. until time of service.
Arrangements entrusted to Syrie Funeral Home, Inc.

CHURCH POINT - Marjorie Benoit Smith, 77, of Church Point died Tuesday, August 3, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 5 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Church Point. Arrangements have been entrusted to Guidry Funeral Home.

Barbara Ann Gantt
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 6, 2004 at Israelite Baptist Church for Barbara Ann Gantt, 66, who died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at West Houston Medical Center in Houston, Texas.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Gantt, Jr.; one son, Ceasar Ray Gantt; her father, George Haley Jr. and her mother, Mattie Haley Harden.
She is survived by three sons, Albert Gantt, III of Crowley; Kurt Gantt, Sr. of Houston and Craig and his wife Alicia Gantt, Sr. of Missouri City, Tx; one daughter Sebrina Winston and her husband Ronald, Sr. of Houston; three sisters, Lula Johnson of Roanoke; Cora Singleton of League City, Tx. and Carolyn Kennie and Nathan of Galveston, Tx.; two brothers, J.C. Haley of Roanoke and Alvin Haley of Crowley; eight grandchildren, Gregory Gantt, Kurt Gantt, Jr., Craig Gantt, Jr., Sade Gantt, Synquise Winston, Ronald Winston, Jr., Vanda Curney, Wanene Curney; a host of nieces and nephews; and two very special children, Diwaune Burnette and Deangelis Burnette.
Visitation will be at Israelite Baptist Church from 8 a.m. until the start of funeral services. Interment will be in West Crowley Cemetery. Ford and Joseph Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Lorraine Merritt Humble
Lorraine Merritt Humble died peacefully Saturday, July 31. She was born in Branch, Louisiana, to Beulah and Ira Merritt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon G. Humble and her daughter, Linda Lorraine Humble. She is survived by her devoted sons, James Hoyt Humble of Houston and Weldon G. Humble, Jr. of New York; her sister, Henrietta Bruner of Lafayette, Louisiana and several nieces and nephews.
A beauty queen during her college years, Lorraine was a graduate of University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette. Lorraine met her future husband while she was attending USL, where he was in training as a United States Marine before serving overseas during World War II. After the war, she came to Houston and taught at River Oaks Elementary School, while her new husband pursued his successful football career; first as an All-American at Rice University, and then as an All-Pro for the Cleveland Browns and Dallas Texans.
When Humble turned to banking, Lorraine busied herself with raising their three children and the happenings on Pamellia Drive and on Broken Bough. Later she was employed at Stationers, Intl. and was co-owner of the Village Boutique for several years. Known for her quick wit and effortless charm, Lorraine enjoyed a good book, playing the piano and being able to grow a perfect amaryllis. She was never happier than when she was holding a winning bridge hand and she will be missed by her coffee drinking bridge partners and friends.
A Celebration of Lorraine's life was Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Drive Baptist Church, 325 Piney Point, Houston, Texas 77024, with Rev. James W. Doremus officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Lorraine's memory to Memorial Drive Baptist Church. Lorraine loved her church, and was a devoted member there for 45 years.

BRANCH – Moise Ferrier Thibodeaux, 82, died Monday, August 2, 2004 at the Rayne Guest Home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3 at St. Edmund Church in Branch. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point.

Archie J. Davy
Friday, July 30, 2004, Archie J. Davy, 60, died at the Veterans Hospital in New Orleans.
Mr. Davy donated his body to science. He was a resident of Crowley and will be greatly missed by his friends and family.
He is survived by four brothers; James, Lonnie Phillip and Mark Davy; and two sisters, Linnie Dale Reed and Deborah Davy.

Steven L. Robbins
IOTA - Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in lota for Steven Louis Robbins, 31, who died at Sunday, August 1, 2004.
Fr. David Broussard will officiate the services. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery of Iota. Visiting hours are observed Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to service time. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Survivors include his parents, Louis and Mary B. Robbins of Crowley; two sisters, Kathy R. Lejeune of Iota and Denise R. Lanie of Youngsville; one brother, Roy Robbins of Crowley; paternal grandparents, Roy and Bernice Robbins of Baton Rouge; seven nieces and nephews, Robbins Lejeune, Krystian, Katie and Joseph Robbins, Drew, Emily and John Lanie.
Steven was preceded in death by one brother, Louis Leroy Robbins, Jr.; Maternal grandparents, George and Helen Bruck.
Pallbearers will be Roy Robbins, Ed Lejeune, Andy Lanie, Raymond Devillier, Jr., Marcus Captain and John Albano.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 509 Duson Ave., Iota, 337-779-2669. www.geesey-ferguson.com.

Dr. Albert Lane Rayburn, II
PINEVILLE - Funeral services for Dr. Albert Lane Rayburn, II will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Hixson Brothers in Pineville with the Rev. Phillip Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation was held from 5 until 9 p.m., Monday, August 2 at Hixson Brothers in Pineville
Dr. Rayburn, 77, of Pineville, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2004 at his home in Pineville.
Dr. Rayburn was born November 28, 1926. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served in World War II. After completing his service to his country, he attended Louisiana Tech University in 1947. After graduating from Louisiana Tech in 1950, he attended medical school at Louisiana State University at New Orleans and graduated in 1954. He was a physician for 50 years and practiced in the Pineville area for 35 years. He was a 50 year Mason.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lane Rayburn, Sr. and Mrs. Emma Landrum Rayburn and his sister, Mrs. Anita Rayburn Blake.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mrs. Flossie Robison Rayburn; four sons, Albert Lane Rayburn, III, PhD and his wife Virginia of Monticello, Ill; Dr. Dave M. Rayburn and his wife Deborah of Pineville; Dr. Bruce E. Rayburn and his wife Lori of Pineville; James R. Rayburn, PhD and his wife Lisa of Jacksonville, Ala.; one brother, Bertis E. Rayburn and his wife Ruby of Baker; and thirteen grandchildren, Albert Lane Rayburn, IV, Charlotte Mae Rayburn, Katherine Louise Rayburn, Emma Leigh Rayburn, Nicholas McCullough Rayburn, Rebekah Claire Rayburn, Lorin Allison Rayburn, Katie Lane Rayburn, Jordan Anita Rayburn, Bonni Elaine Rayburn, Tabitha Mae Rayburn, Kaitlin Gayle Rayburn and Derek S. Patterson.

Ida Tanner Ousse
RAYNE - Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2004 in St. Joseph Catholic Church at a Mass of Christian Burial for Ida Tanner Ousse, 57, who died Sunday, August 1, 2004 in Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery #2.
Survivors includes her husband, Donnie Ousse, of Rayne; two sons, Robert Ousse, Jr., of Dequeen, Ark., Michael Tanner Ousse, of Rayne; two daughters; Cherry Broussard, of Iota, Kellie Trahan, of Rayne; eight grandchildren, Megan, Breet and Morgan Broussard, of Iota, Mackenzie, Madilyne and Landon Trahan, of Rayne, Corey John and Catherine Elizabeth Ousse, of Dequeen, Ark.; mother, Lee Ethel Tanner, of Crowley; one sister, Jackie Stutes, of Crowley.
Preceded in death by her father, Vernon Tanner; one nephew, J. J. Tanner.
A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Monday.
The family requested that the visiting hours be observed from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Tuesday.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home Inc. of Rayne,(337)334-3141.

Jo Fluitt Murff
GUEYDAN - Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2004, at Apostolic Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Conroe, Texas for Jo Fluitt Murff, 65, who died Tuesday, July 27, 2004.
Burial was held at the Gueydan Memorial Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Ralph Dallas Murff; sons, David Kevin Murff and Nell Carrell, Thomas Kirk Murff and his wife, Donna; daughter, Margaret Sue Knight and her husband, Marvin; grandchildren, Amanda Brooke, Ashton Brett, David Thomas Michael and Kevin Taylor Murff, Jennifer Lynn, Jalynn Kay and Ginger Kay Knight and Thomas Kirk Murff, Jr.; great grandchild, Cade Mason Murff; five brothers, Norwood King and wife, Corinda, Burl Fluitt, David Fluitt, Jr., Calvin Fluitt and wife, Brenda, Jerry Fluitt and wife, Becky; three sisters, Marylou Smith, Katy Conrad and husband, Bennie and Deanna Lemaire and husband, Ronnie and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; David N. and Anna Campbell Fluitt Sr. and two brothers, Robert D. and George Fluitt.

CROWLEY – Mrs. Mildred Batiste, 82, died Friday, July 30, 2004 in Iota. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3 at St. Theresa C. C. in Crowley. Burial will be in the Old Crowley Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home.

James Lee “Jimmy” Miller
Egan - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 2, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota for James Lee “Jimmy” Miller, 66, who died Friday, July 30, 2004, in Egan.
Fr. David Broussard and Fr. Byron Miller, CSSR will officiate for the services at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota. Burial will be held in the church cemetery.
Visitation was observed on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m., Sunday from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. A rosary will be recited at the funeral home on Sunday at 7 p.m.
Survivors include wife, Clara Broussard Miller of Egan; four daughters: Shirley Meyer and her husband, Lee of Crowley; Pat M. Derbes and her husband Tommy of Crowley; Gayla M. Dupont and her husband Daren of Egan and Laura M. Heinen and her husband Ricky of Egan; one son, Terry Miller and his wife, Mandy of Egan; one sister, Betty Cure of Buras, La.; one brother, John Calvin Miller of Crowley; eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Mr. Miller was a veteran of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Rita Simar Miller; one son, Ray Miller; one sister, Doris Raynes and one brother, Guary Miller.
The family request memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Iota is in charge of arrangements.

Beulah Mae Walters
RAYVILLE- Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31 in Brown-Holley Funeral Home Chapel in Rayville for Beulah Mae Walters, 67, of Archibald. Burial followed in Lynn Cemetery in Archibald.
Mrs. Walters was a member of the Archibald Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucy and Loyd Williams and a sister Louise Huff.
She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Walters (a columnist for Louisiana State Newspapers) of Archibald; a daughter, Stacy Walters of Archibald; one son, Robert P. Walters of Gulfport, Ms.; one sister, Eula Littleton of Point; and one brother, Roy Williams of Start.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Williams, Gary Williams, Perry Huff, David Singley, Curtis Littleton and Gordy Walters.

RAYNE - Emma Jane Gary, 68, of Rayne died Thursday, July 29, 2004, at the Rayne Guest House. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31 at the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2. Arrangements have been entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

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