Rev. Wilson Fontenot
IOTA- Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2006 at the 1st Full Gospel Church of Roanoke for Rev. Wilson Roy Fontenot Jr., 71, who died Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at the Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
The Rev. Snow Ramour and Rev. Joe Bertrand will conduct the service.
Rev. Fontenot was a native of Jennings and a resident of Iota and a former resident of Jennings. He was a Preacher for 40 years and presently was the minister with the 1st Full Gospel Church of Roanoke. He loved preaching, singing and ministering at the nursing homes and prisons.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Belle Pousson Fontenot of Iota; five sons, Joseph Roy Fontenot, Sr. and his wife, Odile of Lake Charles; Raymond Charles Fontenot and his wife, Linda of Denham Springs; Norman Dwayne Fontenot and his wife, Sandra of Lake Charles; Jude Wayne Fontenot and his wife, Helena of Houma; Patrick James Fontenot and his wife, Trish of Denham Springs; two daughters, Mary Ellen Shaw and her husband, Wayne of Florida; Cathy Nannette Page and her husband, Mack of Jennings; his mother, Addie L. Spell of Jennings; one brother, Ira Fontenot of Iowa; three sisters, Doris Ann Deshotel of Jennings; Edna Mae Faul of Iowa; Anita Sue Gotte of Evangeline; eighteen grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren.
The family has requested visitation begin Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

CHURCH POINT – Scott Tyler Ethridge ,21, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2006 at Guidry Funeral Home with burial in the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Church Point. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of all arrangements.

Patty Faulk
CROWLEY – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Patty Melancon Faulk, 59, who died Monday, June 12, 2006 in Lafayette.
Fr. Gary Schexnayder, Pastor of Saint Michael’s will celebrate the mass and the committal service at Saint Edmund’s Cemetery in Branch. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday led by Sister Justina Baker.
Mrs. Faulk was born in Church Point to Elton Melancon and the late Isabella Savoy Melancon. She married Louby Faulk Jr. on Feb. 24, 1968 and they lived in Crowley all their married life. She was a faithful member of Saint Michaels, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.
Her favorite pastime was sewing and she loved the beach.
She is survived by her husband, Louby Faulk, Jr.; her father, Elton Melancon of Church Point; two sons, Paul L. Faulk and his wife, Kay of Eunice and Blane Faulk and his wife, Brittany of Crowley; one daughter, Sherry Faulk of Crowley; ten grandchildren, Joshua, Hunter, Justin, Skye, Christopher, Mackenzie, Kadence, Devon, Seth and Blake; and one brother, Elmer Melancon and his wife, Connie of Church Point.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Isabella Savoy Melancon.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 10 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Pallbearers will be Randy Falcon, Robby Barousse, Nathan Melancon, Dustin Melancon, Seth Bullock and Brady Williams.
Geesey - Ferguson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

CHURCH POINT – Mrs. Lazare Daigle, the former Lelia Duhon, 93, died Monday, June 12, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

CROWLEY – Evelina Fowler, 94, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15 at Starlight Baptist Church in Rayne. Burial will be in the Rayne Protestant Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home of Crowley.

RAYNE – Gene Autry Credeur 66, died Monday, June 12, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday June13, 2006 at ST. Theresa Church in Duson, La. Burial was in the St. Theresa Cemetery.

CROWLEY – Nall James CHauvin, 71, died Saturday, June 10, 2006 at his residence in Rayne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Acadia Rest Haven Cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Crowley.

Richard Bonin
MORSE- Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2006 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Gueydan for Richard Donald “Donnie” Bonin, 73, who died Saturday, June 10, 2006 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
Interment will be in Gueydan Cemetery with full military rites.
The Rev. Donald Pousson will conduct the service.
Mr. Bonin was a native of Gueydan and a resident of Morse. He served in the Army in the Korean Conflict. He was a Barber for 42 years.
Survivors include his wife, Norma L. Bonin of Morse; three step sons, Ray Richard of Morse; Mark Joseph Richard of Morse; and Mark Anthony Richard of Gueydan; four step daughters, Penny Brown of Lake Charles; Missy Bellard and her husband, Jimmy of Lake Charles; Jenny Petry and her husband, Clayton of Gueydan; and Sharon Perry of Lake Arthur; one brother, Dallas “Bubby” Bonin of Gueydan; one sister, Ouida “Piggy” Bonin of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Ouida LeBlanc Bonin; four sisters, Wanda Moone, Lucille Hartwell, Emily Blackman and Nita Hughes; and two brothers, Gus Bonin and Jerry Bonin.
The family has requested visitation begin Sunday 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and continue Monday 9 a.m. until time of service.
A rosary will be prayed Sunday 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan.

Judy Guillory
MIDLAND- Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2006 at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel of Jennings for Judy Ann Guillory, 55, who died Friday, June 9, 2006 at the Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Interment will be in Estherwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Guillory was a native of Lake Charles and a resident of Midland. She worked for L & D Community Care. Our love will be in her heart forever.
Survivors include two sons, Russel Loussard Guillory of Midland; and Donnie Paul Guillory of Crowley; one step son, Broc Allen Crochet of Crowley; two brothers, Donald Ray Ripley of Sulphur; and Charles Kent Ripley of Westlake; two sisters, Marry Ellen Ripley of Midland; and Tonya Belle Doucet of Sulphur; four nieces, Kisha Devonne Sonnier, Sabrina Belle Wimberly, Amber Dawn Doucet and Victoria Jade Doucet two nephews, Christopher Shane Ripley, Hunter Gage Ripley; four grandchildren, Justus Marie Guillory, Jacqueline Ann Guillory, Russel Loussard Guillory III and Madyson Elaine Guillory.
The family has requested visitation begin Sunday 2:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. and continue Monday 8 a.m. until time of service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

Kathleen Hand
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 11, at 3 p.m. at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel for Kathleen “Kitty” Hand, 87, who died Friday, June 9, 2006 at Lady of the Oaks Hospital in Baton Rouge.
Brother Roger D. Rushing will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Rayne Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Sunday from 12 p.m. until service time.
Survivors include one son, Pat C. Hand and his wife, Gloria of Denham Springs; one sister, Irene Daniels of Sand Springs, Okla.; two grandchildren, Vicky Roger Rushings and Mike Hand; and three great grandchildren, Joshua Rushings, Cade Hand and Macie Hand.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruister C. Hand; and her parents, Frances Margaret Young and George Washington Burris.
Mrs. Hand was a resident of Crowley up until the last six years. She dearly loved Crowley and the people that lived here. She was a member of the Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church. She never moved her letter to any other church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home.

Vernon Breaux
CROWLEY – Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2006 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Vernon Amedia Breaux, 68, who died June 7, 2006 in Liberty, Texas.
Rev. Bruce Runner will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Friday from 10 a.m. to the time of service. Interment will be in Kie Hebert Cemetery in Roberts Cove.
He is survived by one daughter, Roxanna Marsh of Liberty, Texas; one son, Vernon Lynn Breaux of Baytown, Texas; three sisters, Anna Mae Brown, Dela Hoob and Laura Broussard; one brother, Eursin Breaux; nine grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Mr. Breaux is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Meche Breaux; his parents, Amedia and Anna Schexnayder Breaux; one sister, Lillae Mae Ordogne; one brother, Preston Breaux; and one half-brother, Lawrence Mouton.
He was a dedicated worker at the Acadia Parish Court House Concession Stand for twenty-five years. Vernon, loved his job, and the people that he served.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

CHURCH POINT– Mrs. Rex Langley 89, died Monday, June 5, 2006 at Acadia St. Landry Hospital. Funeral services was held at 2 p.m. Thursday June 1, 2006 at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial was in the Our Lady Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Church Point.

Duffy David
GUEYDAN – Funeral service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 1 p.m. in Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Duffy David, 89, who died June 7, 2006 at the Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.
He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Mitchell Guidry officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eumea David of Gueydan; one son, Wesley David and his wife, Lynn of Gueydan; three grandchildren, Kim David Lepretre of Gueydan, Christine David of Gueydan and Wes J. David of Abbeville; and four great grandchildren, Katie, Allison, Christopher and Zachary Lepretre, all of Gueydan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John David and the former Helian Leleaux.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home, 311 Fourth Street, Gueydan, Wednesday, June 7, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue Thursday from 9 a.m. until service time.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan.

Anna Rosalie
Bollich Olinger
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Anna Rosalie Bollich Olinger at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Roberts Cove. Mrs. Olinger, 92, died on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Southwind Nursing Facility. Interment will be at Roberts Cove Cemetery immediately following the Mass. Father Gary Schexnayder will officiate at the service. Concelebrating will be Father Avelino Vale, Father Francis Bourgeois and Father Aaron Melancon. Assisting will be Deacon Rodless LeLeux.
Mrs. Olinger was a long time resident of the Mowata Community until her marriage to Joseph A. Olinger. After her marriage, she became a homemaker and lived the next 48 years in Roberts Cove where she was an active member of St. Leo’s Altar Society and the St. Leo’s Catholic Daughters of America. Among her many interests was the making of Rosaries, which she gave to her children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren.
At age 80, she became a resident of Crowley, living at Landmark Retirement Center and then Southwind Nursing Facility for the past three years.
She is survived by two sons, Wayne J. Olinger and his wife, Connie of Clinton, Miss. and Charles W. Olinger and his wife, Jackie of Lafayette; five daughters, Karen O. Boyd of Abbeville; Janet O. Landes and her husband, Joseph of Pearland, Texas; Beverly O. Maloz and her husband, Louis of Crowley; Charlotte O. LeBlanc and her husband, Ken of Orange, Texas and Mary O. Landry and her husband, Phil of Lafayette; nine granddaughters and 10 grandsons; 17 great-granddaughters and seven great-grandsons; one sister, Hilda Robichaux and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Olinger; her parents, William Bollich Sr. and Regina Hensgens Bollich; five sisters, Regina Bollich, Marie B. Zaunbrecher, Helen B. Robichaux, Leona B. Zaunbrecher and Rose B. Leonards; four brothers, William Bollich Jr., Pete Bollich, Joseph Bollich and Nicholas Bollich; 10 nephews, Father Ronald Bollich of the Diocese of Beaumont, Stanley Bollich, Robert Dischler, Edmond Leonards, Ferdinand Leonards, Joseph Leonards, Leo Leonards, Rheinoldt Leonards, Joseph Olinger and Glenn Zaunbrecher; six nieces: Flavia Gossen, Henrietta Leonards Gayle, Sr. Bernadine Leonards, Norma Zaunbrecher Prevost, Winnie Rose Bollich Price and Barbara Dischler Reed.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Ellis "Joey" Boyd, Ryan Broussard, Scott Hutslar, Joey Maloz, Jason Olinger and Nicholas Olinger. Honorary Pallbearers are Kent Collins, Brad Maloz, Bryan Olinger and Jerrold Olinger.
Altar Servers will include Allison Broussard and Victoria Vice.
Laurie B. Moreaux and Michelle H. Bruce will proclaim Scripture Readings. The Reader of the Prayers of the Faithful will be Jessica O. Bradshaw. Gift Bearers are Michael Hutslar, Faith Hutslar, Ashlie Hutslar, Mylaina Brooks, Kynnedie Maloz and Megan Maloz.
Hours of visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7 and again from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. A rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.

Yvonne Gremillion
CROWLEY – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Yvonne Simon Gremillion, 88, who died Sunday, June 4, 2006 at Consolata Nursing Home in New Iberia.
Msgr. Paul Metrejean will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family requests visiting hours be observed Tuesday from 8 a.m. to service time. A rosary was recited Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include three step-daughters, Mrs. L. L. Bowman, III of Lakeway, Texas; Mrs. Dona Harris of Naples, Fla. and Mrs. Jeannie Paris of Dallas; two brothers, Luma and Dalton Simon both of Winnie, Texas; three sisters, Helen Royer of Winnie, Texas, Shirley Tatford of New Iberia and Marylene Williams of Mont Belvieu, Texas; seven step-grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews including Mrs. Chester (Ida) Guidry of Crowley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley J. Gremillion, founder and owner of Gremillion’s Drug Store in Crowley.
Mrs. Gremillion was a lifelong resident of Crowley and enjoyed cooking special meals for her family and friends. She enjoyed working in her yard until her illness limited her activities.
Pallbearers will be Leander Tatford, Don Royer, Larry Simon, Jody Simon, Ulysse Simon and Scott Sibley. Honorary pallbearers will be Dalton Simon and Luma Simon.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.

Joseph Stemplewski
MERIDIAN, Miss. – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2007 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Meridian, Mississippi for Joseph Michael Stemplewski, 88, who died Friday, June 2, 2006 Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crowley.
The family requests visiting be observed Tuesday from 10 a.m. to service time at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Meridian.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years, Hazel Massey Stemplewski of Crowley; two sons, Joseph F. Stemplewski and his wife, Linda of Iota, Steve Albert of New York; and two grandchildren, Gretchen M. and Joshua M. Stemplewski, both of Iota.
Mr. Stemplewski was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Marie Catherine B. Stemplewski; one brother and three sisters.
He served his country during World War II having achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be sadly missed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to O. C. Barham Funeral Home, Meridian, Mississippi. Local arrangements handled by Geesey-Ferguson.

RAYNE – Mr. Ruby “Pop Pop” Doga, 79, died Saturday, June 3, 2006 at his home in Rayne. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 5, at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the St. Joseph Cemetary under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

CROWLEY – Linda Marie Hoffpauir, 59, died Monday, June 5, 2006 at American Legion Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 7 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Dustin Richard
RAYNE – Funeral services were held Saturday, June 3, at 2 p.m. at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel for Dustin James Richard, 21, who died Thursday, June 1, 2006 at his residence.
Burial was in St. Joseph #2 Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Dayton and Kaiden Richard, both of Rayne; his mother, Nan Richard of Rayne; his father, Ricky Richard of Abbeville; one brother, Chad Richard of Rayne; one sister, Keesha Campbell and her husband, Coleman of Lafayette; one half-brother, Travis Richard of Carencro; two nieces, Alexis and Bailey Campbell of Lafayette; and his maternal grandparents, Ray and Nan Arceneaux of Rayne.
Mr. Richard was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Irvin and Estell Richard and his maternal grandfather, James Hodges.
He graduated from Rayne High School. When he was in eighth grade his was inducted into Who’s Who of America.
Pallbearers were Coleman Campbell, Jay Comeaux, Chris LaCroix, Chad Richard, Dale Hodges and Mike Prejean. Honorary Pallbearers were Ricky Richard and Travis Richard.
Arrangements were entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home.

Erline Morgan
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:30 a.m. at Northside Assembly of God for Erline Spell Morgan, 86, who died Friday, June 2, 2006 at Crowley Rehab Hospital.
Rev. Loyd Singley and Rev. Melvin Finley will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Indian Bayou Cemetery. The family requests visiting hours be observed Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to service time.
Survivors include her husband, Leo Morgan of Crowley; one daughter, Dian M. Richard and her husband, Herbert of Crowley; one grandson, Brent Richard and his wife, Angie of Crowley; three great grandchildren, Kaylee Richard, Brendan Richard and Gavin Richard all of Crowley; two brothers, Calvin L. Spell and Tom Spell both of Crowley; numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Morgan was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas K. and Hazel F. Spell; two sons, L. G. Morgan and John “Bubba” Morgan; five sisters, Melissa McNeel, Marine Spell, Barbara Bender, Margie Lejeune, Ivy Lee Spell; and one brother, Jarrow “Snook” Spell.
Mrs. Morgan was a member of Northside Assembly of God Church, was a Christian woman who loved to attend church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved to sew and crochet for her family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.

Agnes LeLeux
IOTA – Funeral services will be held Sunday June 4, 2006 at 1 p.m. in Geesey-Ferguson funeral Home Chapel for Agnes LeLeux, 90, who died Friday, June 2, 2006 in Crowley.
Deacon Rodless LeLeux, Cousin, will conduct the funeral service and the graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery.
She is survived by her godchild, Elizabeth Lejeune and her husband, James of Gueydan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jules and Octive LeLeux; and one brother, Jules LeLeux.
Visitation will be held Saturday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Geesey - Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc. of Iota, La. has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Anna Broussard
CROWLEY – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 5, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Anna Girouard Broussard, 72, who died Saturday, June 3, 2006 at Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Fr. Gary Schexnayder, Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Abshire Cemetery. The family requests visiting hours be observed Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to service time. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include one daughter, Debra B. Leleux and her husband, Shelton of Lyons Point; three grandchildren, Jeremy Leleux of Crowley, Tessa L. Richard and her husband, Kentry of Crowley and Ashley Leleux of Crowley; numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Broussard was preceded in death by her husband, Forest Broussard; her parents, Albert and Anna Bertrand Girouard; four sisters and two brothers.
Mrs. Broussard and her late husband owned and operated Acadia Office Equipment and Forest’s Café in Crowley.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.

CROWLEY – Aristille James Istre, 61, died Thursday, May 18, 2006 in Houston. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 9 at St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Ebenezer Cemetery.

RAYNE – Allen Roy Navarre, Sr. 74, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at American Legion Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday June 1, 2006 at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

CHURCH POINT– Hilda Thibodeaux PreJean, 70, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at Lafayette General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday June 1, 2006 at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Msgr. CA. Bienvenu Cemetery in Church Point under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home.