October 2005 Obituaries

Dorothy P. Nixon
GASTONIA, N.C. – Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 4, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church for Dorothy “Dot” Pratt Nixon, 89, who died Sept. 1, 2005 at Stanley Total Living Center.
Dr. Bill Medlin officiated the services. Burial was in the Gaston Memorial Park.
She was a native of Greenwood, S.C. and she was the daughter of the late Hal Moseley and Lilla Dean O’Dell Pratt. She was a homemaker, a member of the First United Methodist Church for almost 60 years and was active in her circle. She served on the Heart Ball Committee for many years and volunteered with several community organizations. She loved life and enjoyed her family.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, C. E. Nixon; sons and daughters-in-law, Phill and Terri Nixon of Gastonia and Frank and Ann Nixon of Tarpon Springs, Fla. and Gastonia; granddaughters, Laura Tucker, Amanda Nixon, Sara Nixon and Mary Nixon; great granddaughters, Lili Tucker and Avery Tucker; brother, John Pratt of Lake Wylie, S.C. and sister, Frances Kiser of High Point, N.C.
She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, Daniel Nixon; her sisters, Mary Powell, Bessie Bea Stowe, Ethel Rhyne, Lilla Setzer and Hal Causby.
Arrangements were entrusted to McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia.
(Editor’s note: Frank Nixon and his wife Ann Fackelman Nixon are former residents of Crowley.)

James T. Clendenin
CROWLEY – A memorial service will be held at the Wesley United Methodist in Crowley, Nov. 5 at p.m., for James Thomas Clendenin, also known as “Red” owner and operator of Clendenin Trucking. James passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 22, 2005, just before Hurricane Rita came in, at the age of 81. Rev. Truman Stagg will officiate the service.
He is survived by his most beloved granddaughter Megan "Teddy Bear" Dagenhart, who so willingly was there for him and took care of him in his time of need. It is because of her love and devotion to him, that she will always be his "Teddy Bear."
He is also survived by his wife of 49 years, Ruth Zander Clendenin; one daughter, Jamie C. Dagenhart of Crowley; two sons, Kelvin Clendenin and wife Catherine of Crowley and Lynn D. Solomon and wife Jill, of Billings, Mont. and one son-in-law, Vernice Villejoin of Crowley. Close to him were his five nieces, Hazel, Helen, Shirley, Elaine and Mary Ann all of Denver, Color.
Ten grandchildren, Candace "Punky" and Megan "Teddy Bear” D. Dagenhart, Victoria and Robert Clendenin, all of Crowley; J.D., Michele, Natalie, and Katrina Solomon, all of Billings, Mont.; Chad Villejoin and Melinda Seaux of Crowley; three great grandchildren, Patricia Miller, Shane and Josie LeBlanc, all of Crowley; four great-great grandchildren, Blake, Blaze, Kelsey and Kendal Miller, all of Crowley.
He is preceded in death by one daughter, Lucina Villejoin of Crowley; his parents Albert and Gerttie Tanner Clendenin and eight sisters and brothers.
James was a Veteran of World War II with the rank of Corporal and was a member of Battery "C" 389th FA and Battery "H" 3rd Relp. Regt. He proudly served his country at the Battle of the Bulge, where he drove an M4 tank and heavy truck pulling weapons and ammunition over rough terrain. During his stint in the army he traveled to France, Germany, Poland and Czechoslovakia. He was decorated with several medals: Good Conduct Ribbon; ETO Ribbon with two Bronze Stars; Victory Medal and American Theater Ribbon.
At age 14, James began trucking coal from the mines of Illinois. While in the Army his mother, Gerttie, drove his truck hauling coal. Upon his return after the war, he continued trucking throughout the U.S. He enjoyed owning his own trucking company which gave him the opportunity to travel. James has lived in Chicago, Illinois, Denver, Colorado and Texas. For the past 42 years, he had made his home in Crowley. Now, on his last trucking journey, he bids goodbye and so long to all of his family and friends.

Rose M. Pizzica
TAMPA, FLA. – Rose M. Pizzica 91, of Tampa died Oct. 25, 2005. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Michele Wilson, Janet Baumgarner and husband Bob; son, Robert D. Pizzica and wife Patricia; nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Those who wish, may make donations to LifePath Hospice, 3010 W. Azeele, Tampa, 33609, can do so in Rose's memory.

CHURCH POINT – Jesse Lennon Sr., 76, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2005 at Acadia-St. Landry Hospital in Church Point. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point was in charge of arrangements.

Clouya Smith
MERMENTAU COVE – Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 1 p.m. at the Living Word Assembly of God Church for Clouya Smith, 82, who died Monday, Oct. 24, 2005 at the Jennings Guest House.
Rev. Mitchell Gott will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Wednesday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Survivors include four sons, Leonard Smith and his wife Gale of Gueydan; Melvyn Smith of Mermentau Cove; Lee Roy Smith and his wife Linda of Mermentau Cove; Ravis Smith and his wife Susan of Lake Arthur; two daughters, Elaine Stackhouse and her husband James of Jennings; Roxanna Murray and her husband Donald of Mermentau Cove; one brother, Rodney Benoit of Jennings; two sisters, Lula LeJeune and Margie LeJeune, both of Jennings; eleven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Smith was a native and resident of Mermentau Cove. She loved to garden, cook and she loved the Lord.
Pallbearers will be Ravis Smith, Buddy Murray, Ryan Smith, Jeffrey Smith, Randy Smith and Dwayne Bebee.
The honorary pallbearer will be Robert Hemlick.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

CHURCH POINT – Thomas Matte, 98, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Eunice Community Center. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point

CHURCH POINT – Elvis “Monk” Fusilier, 88, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 in Branch. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 at Guidry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the St. Edmund Cemetery in Branch under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

RAYNE – Jeanne Myers Boudreaux, 86, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 under the direction of Gossen Funeral Home of Rayne.

CROWLEY – Carrol Trahan, 68, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at American Legion Hospital in Crowley. Funeral services are pending with Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Vivian Fruge
RAYNE – Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel for Vivian Fruge, 78, who died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at Southwind Nursing Home in Crowley.
Deacon Rodless LeLeux will officiate the services. Burial will be in Acadia Rest Haven Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Sunday from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. until service time. A rosary will be recited Sunday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Savant and husband Floyd of Maxie; three grandsons, Jason Pastor and wife Mary of Crowley; Chad Pastor and wife Julie of Egan and Cody Pastor and wife Stephanie of Egan.
Fruge was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Curley Fruge; her parents Alcee and Ourea Harrington Simoneaux; four sisters, Agnes Louvierre, Mabel Darby, Irene Hargraves and Elaine Chapman; two brothers, Milton and Melvin Simoneaux.
Fruge was a member of the St. Michael Catholic Church. Her hobbies were cooking for family and friends. She had a great love of music, especially french.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

Archie Louis Mayer
CROWLEY – Services were held at Triangle Baptist Church on Monday, Oct. 17. for Archie Louis Mayer, 81, of Triangle, Va. and formerly of Crowley, who died Oct. 10, 2005
Interment with military honors followed immediately at Quantico National Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marie Mayer; one daughter, Irene Tibbets of Newport News, Va.; one son, Lee Willis of Oceanside, Calif.; two sisters, Shirley Guidroz of Houma and Jean Mire of Covington; one brother, Gerald Mayer of Cincinnati; six grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Claire Dupuis of Crowley and Betty Skiver of Torrance, Calif.
A WWII veteran and Korean War combat veteran, Mr. Mayer retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after serving for 23 years. He subsequently worked for the Virginia Department of Corrections before opening his own sporting goods store in Triangle.
An accomplished marksman, he held two world records in silhouette shooting. He was a member of the Marine Corps League, the American Legion, a charter member of the Virginia Gun Collectors Club and a member of Triangle Baptist Church.

JENNINGS – Virginia Lee Fontenot, 79, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 at the Jennings American Legion Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

CHURCH POINT – Elina Doucet Lyons, 86, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005 at Byrd Regional Hospital in Leesville. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in the church mausoleum under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

CHURCH POINT – Agnes S. Miller, 90, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 at Acadia St. Landry Guest Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in the Bellevue Memorial Park under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point.

RAYNE – Linda P. Lavergne, 49, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

Betty B. Hebert
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Betty Jane Brown Hebert, 71, who died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 at 8:16 p.m. at American Legion Hospital in Crowley.
Rev. Lloyd Chaddick will officiate for the services. Burial will be in the Maxie Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Thursday from 8 a.m. until service time.
Survivors include two daughters, Katherine S. Dischler and her husband Douglas of Crowley, Carla Jo Hanks and her husband Rick of Crowley; three sons, Scotty Hebert of Crowley, Darryl Hebert and his wife Elizabeth of Eunice, Daniel Hebert and his wife Suzanne of Mandeville; three sisters, Dorothy B. Spell of Baton Rouge, Elaine B. Skinner of Georgia, Mamie B. Sistrunk of Eunice; one brother, Leroy Brown of Basile; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hebert was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Hebert; two grandsons, Billy Scott Hebert and Bobby Hebert; one sister, Anna Lee B. Domingue; two brothers, Charles Brown and Percy Brown.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

CHURCH POINT – Dorothy J. Hollier, 64, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2005 in Opelousas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Richard. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

Joseph “Boy” LeLeux
KAPLAN – Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Joseph “Boy” LeLeux, 74, who died Oct. 16, 2005 at his daughter's home in Kaplan.
He will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon Rodless LeLeux officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lucy B. LeLeux of LeLeux; two daughters, Patricia Adams and husband Larry and Sandy Simon and husband Steve, all of LeLeux; five granddaughters, Deidre Adams, Skye Hair, Joelle Adams, Valerie Marceaux and husband Kevin and Amanda Lege and three great grandchildren, Jessica Hair, Destiny Hair and Brenden Marceaux.
He was preceded in death by his son, Joel LeLeux; parents, Landry LeLeux and the former Ophelia Broussard; and twelve brothers and sisters.
Visiting hours will be observed Monday from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until time of service.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan.

RAYNE – Zula Hoffpauir, 84, died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 at Southwind Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Duon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Ky Hebert Cemetery in Roberts Cove under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

Laura L. Davidson
IOTA – Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota for Laura Launey Davidson, 80, of Lafayette who died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 in a Lafayette care facility. Father George Heffner will officiate.
Born and raised in Iota , Mrs. Davidson was the valedictorian of her senior class of St. Francis School of Iota and attended Our Lady of Lake College in San Antonio, Texas. She worked as a sales assistant and buyer in retail women’s fashions in the Lake Charles area as a young woman. Mrs. Davidson and her husband later owned and operated Dave’s Grocery in Topsy for over 20 years. She was an exciting artist and decorator. She was an avid reader and enjoyed reading and cooking, but found her greatest joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Catholic faith.
Mrs. Davidson is survived by three sons, Daryl Khoury and wife Lee of Lake Charles, John Khoury and wife Susan of Atlanta and Joey Davidson and wife Dolores of Topsy; one daughter, Kathy Rousso of Lafayette; one brother, Shelton Launey of Baton Rouge; five sisters, Glaris Launey Istre of Westlake, Juanita Launey Schnider of Acworth, Ga., Willa Launey Rawls of Lafayette, Lillie Launey O’Fiel of Beaumont, Texas and Patricia Launey Wager of Sun City, Calif.; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph H. Davidson and one grandson, Stephen Zachary Cornay.
Johnson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Words of comfort to the family may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhome.net

CROWLEY – Nellie Cornett Hollis, 78, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005 at Southwind Nurshing and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.

Particia “Pat” Hebert
RAYNE – Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. at Duhon Funeral Home Chapel for Particia “Pat” Hebert, 55, who died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005 at her residence in Abbeville.
Burial will be in the Old Crowley Cemetery. Visiting hours will be observed Friday from 8 a.m. until service time. A rosary was recited Thursday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include John Hebert Sr. of Abbeville; two sons, Chester Hanks and wife Donna of Morse and Michael Hanks of Friscoe, Texas; two daughters, Pamela Nyugen and Tracy Hebert, both of Abbeville; one sister, Carolyn Hoffpauir and husband Michael of Kaplan; one half-sister, Elizabeth Schexnieder of Rayne; one brother, Joseph Schexnieder Jr. and wife Tammy of Crowley; two step-sons, Michael Hebert and wife Robbie Hebert of Broussard; Randy Hebert and wife Anna of Youngsville; 16 grandchildren and six step-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hebert was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Schexneider Sr. and Eva Primeaux; one son, John H. Hebert Jr. and one sister, Sheryle Davis.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

William E. Lawson
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for William Eric Lawson, 76, who died Oct. 13, 2005 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.
Rev. Roger Tarver will be officiating for the services. Visitation may be observed Friday from 8 a.m. to the time of service. Interment will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Menard Lawson of Crowley; one daughter, Deborah Lawson Richard and her husband Gregory of Crowley; one son, John W. Lawson of Crowley; five grandchildren, Melissa Ann Lawson of Baton Rouge, Eric Gregory Richard of Crowley, Jamie Lynn Lawson of Morgan City, Amy Elizabeth Richard of Crowley and Anne Marie Lawson of Georgia; four great grandchildren, Nicholas Lawson, Hunter Richard, Jake Richard and Alec Richard; and one brother, Fredrick Lee Lawson of New Orleans.
Mr. Lawson is preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Thelma Ketchum Lawson.
The pallbearers will be Eric Richard, Gregory Richard, Larry Lawson, Alan Lawson, Nicholas Lawson and Fredrick Lawson.
The honorary pallbearers will be Hunter, Jake and Alec Richard.
He was a member of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Lawson was a farmer for forty years. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Crowley.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley will be in charge of arrangements.

Dora L. Daigle
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Crowley for Dora LeJeune Daigle, 97, who died peacefully Oct. 11, 2005 at Southwind Nursing Home.
Fr. Keith Derouen will be officiating for the services. A rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will be observed Friday from 8 a.m. to the time of service at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Jennings.
She is survived by three daughters, JoAnn Kalsow and her husband Fred of San Diego, Cali., Ann Foreman and her husband J.E. of Crowley and Jenny Peet and her husband R.B. of Poway, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Mark Foreman and his wife Gail of Minneapolis, Minn., Keith Foreman and his wife Dayna of Carterville, Ill., Johnny Foreman and his wife Bonnie of Crowley, Susan Power and her husband Kevin of Mandeville, Greg Rasberry and his wife Adriana of San Diego, Calif., Kim Rohr and her husband Kevin of Poway, Calif., Lyn Peet-Davis of Poway, Calif. and Suzanne Schauer and her husband Jeff of Reno, Nev. and 17 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Daigle is preceded in death by her husband, Edward John Daigle; one daughter, Nelwin Daigle; her parents, William and Alice Reed LeJeune and nine brothers and sisters.
The pallbearers will be Mark Foreman, Keith Foreman, Johnny Foreman, Greg Rasberry, Blake Foreman and Kevin Power.
The honorary pallbearers are Tyler Foreman, Brandon Power, Madison Power, Sydney Foreman, J.P. Foreman and Avery Foreman.
She lived a long and giving life and will be greatly missed by all.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley will be in charge of arrangements.

RAYNE – Angela Comeaux Morvant, 93, died Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Assumption Church in Mire. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

CHURCH POINT – Joseph I. “Mr. B” Briscoe Sr., 66, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2005 at Acadia-St. Landry Hospital in Church Point. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Our Mother of Mercy Church in Church Point. Burial will be in the St. Charles Church Cemetery in Grand Coteau under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point.

Iris M. Smith
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church in Crowley for Iris Mitchell Smith, 83, who died Oct. 11, 2005 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Rev. L.C. Lord will be officiating for the services. Visitation will be observed Thursday from 8 a.m. to the time of service at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Sheila “Pookie” Smith Ray of Shreveport; four sons, Donald L. Smith of Iota, Phillip P. Smith of LaPlace, Mark G. Smith of Crowley and Michael R. Smith of Mire; nine grandchildren, Lance Simmons of League City, Texas, Derrick Palmer of Shreveport, Donnie Smith of Iota, Josh Smith of Iota, Beth Palmer Reames of New Orleans, Keith Smith of Iota, Justin Smith of LaPlace, Lori Smith of New Orleans and Adam Smith of Iota; ten great grandchildren, three sisters, Elsie Barnhill and Eloise Barnhill, both of Shreveport and Dollie Barnhill of Many; two brothers, Ray Mitchell of Shreveport and Roy Mitchell of Marthaville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband Elzie Lee Smith; her parents, Joe and Mary Ferguson Mitchell; three sisters, Eunice Berry, Eula O’Quinn, Lois Laun and one brother, Ernest Mitchell.
Pallbearers are her nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Smith took pride in nurturing her family and a countless number of friends who visited in her home daily. May the memories of good times fill the void in the hearts of her family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Lafayette General Medical Center I.C.U. seventh floor south and Dr. M.N. Katira and his staff.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley will be in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth W. “Betty” Guidry
RAYNE – Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Rayne for Elizabeth Walther "Betty" Guidry, 79, who died Oct. 11, 2005 at her home in Rayne.
Rev. John Locasio and Fr. Martin Leonards will officiate the service. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum. Visiting hours will be observed Thursday from 10 a.m. until service time.
Survivors include her husband, Warren L. Guidry of Rayne; one daughter, Debra G. Bernard and husband David of Conyers,Ga; one son, David W. Guidry and wife Pattie of Rayne; seven grandchildren, Ryan and wife Lee Bernard, Brent and Amanda Bernard, all of Georgia, Danielle, Hunter, Chandler and David W. Guidry II of Rayne, one great grandchild, Lauren Bernard; one sister, Elaine Dickson and her family of Stuttgart, Ark.
She was a master judge in the Louisiana Garden Club Federation and was devoted to the beauty of flower arranging and gardening. The love she had for flowers flowed through in her love for her many friends. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. At one time she served as the state librarian of the Dames of the Court of Honor. She was an 8th generation descendant of Capt. John Ford from which she drew her lineage. The John Ford Historical Museum is the sight of the John Ford Home, better known as the Ford Stockdale, located in Sandy Hook, Miss. The home is reminiscent of the 18th century forts built in the Mississippi Territory in the late 1700s. The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The home remains very much as it was originally with many of the original furnishings. One of the most memorable guests was Gen. Andrew Jackson whose army camped at the stockade while marching to the defense of the city of New Orleans during the War of 1812.
She was the corporate secretary of the family businesses and in 1975 worked with her husband to found the Interco Companies, a company that grew from distribution in all 50 states and on into the international markets. The success of the business cannot be mentioned without credit to the wonderfully dedicated and loyal co-workers who contributed so much to the success of the business...our heartfelt thanks to you all.
Further thanks to her caregivers during the last two months; Mary, Sue, Paula, Sonya, Sherlene, Marie and the nurses of Hospice of Acadiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence J. Walther and Maude Ford Walther and one niece, Priscilla Dickson.
The family is dedicated to education with a spiritual component and any remembrances can be made in her name to the Rayne Catholic Elementary Memorial Fund, 407 S. Polk Street, Rayne, LA 70578 or Hospice of Acadiana.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home Inc. of Rayne.

RAYNE – Clinton Patrick LeBlanc, 37, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005 in Avery, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Evangelin Memorial Gardens in Carencro under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

Dudley Morgan
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Dudley Morgan, 76, who died at Resthaven Nursing Home in Lake Charles.
Rev. Jimmy Broussard will be officiating for the services. Visitation may be observed Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to the time of service. Interment will be in Indian Bayou Cemetery.
He is survived by one brother, Sterling Morgan of Orange, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Morgan is preceded in death by his parents, C.H. and Netta Spell Morgan; two sisters, Thelma LeBlanc and Auddie Imman and one brother, Cecil Morgan.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley will be in charge of the arrangements.

F.T. Smith Jr.
GUEYDAN – Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 at the First United Methodist Church of Gueydan for F. T. Smith Jr., 84, who died Monday, Oct. 10, 2005 at his residence.
Rev. Kemper Smith will conduct the service. Interment will be in Gueydan Cemetery with full military rites. Visiting hours will be observed Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Thursday 8 a.m. until time of service.
Mr. Smith was a native and resident of Gueydan. He served in the Air Force in WW II. He was a carpenter, a retired farmer and he also worked at the Klondike Pump and made the parts when it broke down. He designed a wood xylophone for U.S.L.
F. T. will always be remembered as a loving husband and a wonderful father. He and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in May 2005. Their children as well as their spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren will fondly remember their dad, grandfather and great grandfather, as the man who they thought could do anything.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Pond Smith of Gueydan; five sons, Fisk T. Smith III and his wife Kathy of Boise, Idaho, James E. Smith and his wife Denise of Lafayette, Ind., Leo P. Smith and his wife Diane of Gueydan, Dale I. Smith and his wife Theresa of Gueydan, Gordon E. Smith and his wife Deanne of Midland, Mich.; three daughters, Janet S. Rozas and her husband James of Youngsville; Lottie S. Humphries and her husband Dennis of Gulf Beach, Fla. and Mary S. Herpin and her husband Floyd of Gueydan and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Gueydan.

Anthony J. Hornsby
RAYNE – Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 at a Mass of Christian burial in St. Leo Catholic Church for Anthony John Hornsby, 51, who died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005 in Crowley after a courageous battle with cancer and kidney failure.
Interment will be in St. Leo Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Ardoin Hornsby of Oberlin; three daughters, Blasia Hornsby, Magen Hornsby and Blair Hornsby, all of Oberlin; his mother, Christina Berken Hornsby of Roberts Cove; two sisters, Diana Hornsby Ronkartz and husband Greg of Branch and Cynthia Hornsby Landry and husband Kelly of Lafayette; five brothers, Gregory Hornsby and wife Brenda of Lake Arthur, Larry Hornsby and wife Sandra of Duson, Barry Hornsby and wife Tammy of Lafayette, Jude Hornsby and wife Monica of Lafayette and Wayne Hornsby and wife Jody of Rayne; nine nieces, 14 nephews, and two great nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father, Everd Simon "Bud" Hornsby.
Anthony was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and will be missed by all who knew him. His keen since of humor, even during some of his darkest moments, was a true testament of his character and strength. Anthony enjoyed hunting and his horses.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Hornsby, Matt Hornsby, Scott Ronkartz, Chad Hornsby, Timmy Hornsby, Ryan Hornsby and Tyler Hornsby.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Trever From, Dwayne and Kelly Bergeaux and Dr. Wayne Walkins.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Visiting hours will be observed Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until service time.
The arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home Inc. of Rayne.

Larry J. Lejeune Sr.
RAYNE – Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Egan for Larry James Lejeune Sr., 59, who died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005 at the VA Medical Center in Alexandria.
Fr. David Broussard will officiate for the services. Burial will be in the Sensat Cemetery in Egan.
Visiting hours are observed Tuesday from 8 a.m. until service time. A rosary was recited Monday at the funeral home chapel.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Lejeune of Estherwood; two sons, Vance Lejeune of Jennings and Jamie Lejeune of Estherwood; two daughters, Rebecca Berry of Crowley and Lisa Coker of Kingwood, Texas; two brothers, Thomas Lejeune of Richard and Fredrick Lejeune of Crowley; five sisters, Joann Lejeune of Mermentau and Debra Lacombe of Iota, Geraldine Trahan, Sandra LeBlanc and Phyllis Burnett, all of Estherwood and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Lejeune and Francis Miller and one son, Bart Lafosse.
He served with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was known around the area as an avid fisherman and hummingbird watcher.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

Brenda T. Sonnier
RAYNE – Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel for Brenda Touchet Sonnier, 49, who died Friday, Oct. 7, 2005 in Crowley.
Rev. Chris Campo officiated for the services. Burial was in Estherwood Cemetery. t Visiting hours were observed Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. until service time.
Survivors include her husband, Bernard Sonnier of Midland; two sons, Chad Meyers of Crowley and Cody Sonnier of Midland; two daughters, Kayla Quibodeaux of Iota and Kimberly Sonnier of Midland; five grandchildren, Bradly, Chassidy and Madeline Meyers, Katelyn Matte and Jared Quibodeaux; three sisters, Mary Myers of Estherwood, Margaret Meaux of Midland and Mildred Vincent of Morse; two brothers, Victor Touchet of Estherwood and Savie Touchet Jr. of Crowley and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousin.
She was preceded in death by her father, Savie Touchet St. of Crowley and her mother T’Ann Touchet of Midland.
Arrangements were entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

Moses Cain Jr.
CROWLEY – Moses Cain Jr., 78, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005 in Austin, Texas. He was a native of Crowley, where he resided most of his life. Moses was a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, served in World War II and had a tour in Germany.
He was employed at Pelican Bag Company, now Langston Company, for 30 years. He then joined his brother and worked as a butcher at Cain's Meat Market in Crowley.
He was a member of First Church of God in Christ where he served as a Sunday School teacher, president of the usher board and district president. He was also a long time deacon and member of the board of trustees.
Moses moved to Lake Charles in 2000 and became a member of Freeman Memorial Church of God in Christ. He later joined Philadelphia Church of God in Christ where he served as a deacon, Sunday School superintendent, chairman of finance and Lake Charles district usher.
He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Judith Cain of Lake Charles; two sons, Anthony Cain of Crowley and Williams Samuel of Lake Charles; five daughters, Helen Cain Sinclair and husband Joseph, Myrtle R. Cain and Florena Cain DeJean, all of Crowley, Knijah Samuel of Lake Charles and Elizabeth Pradia and husband Matthew of Austin; one daughter "in heart", Merida Smart of Austin; three sisters, Viola Wright and husband Joseph, Rosa Mae Williams of Houston and Beatrice Savoy and husband Joseph of Crowley; one sister "in heart", Shirley Ann Charles husband Leroy of Cleveland; two godchildren, Virgie Delco and Trumane Thomas; 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Moses Cain Sr. and Rosella Wood Cain; one son, Wilfred Lee Cain; two brothers, Rogers Cain and Samuel Cain and two sisters, Liza Cain Lewis and Mary Louise Cain.
Funeral services will be held at First Church of God in Christ on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Elder Donald Rudison will be officiating.
Visitation will be observed at 9 a.m. until time of funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the West Crowley Cemetery.
Arrangement have been entrusted to James Funeral Home of Lake Charles.

Wilson D. Landry
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Wilson D. Landry, 83, who died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005 at 3:30 a.m. at Southwind Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crowley.
Rev. Rodless Leleux will officiate for the services. Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum. Visiting hours will be observed Friday from 4:30 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to service time. A rosary will be recited Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Broussard Landry of Mermentau; two daughters, Lorraine L. Henry of Midland, Sharon L. Cormier and her husband Mike of Morse; one son, Lynn Landry and his wife Sherald of Mermentau; one sister, Irene L. Gauthier of Crowley; eight grandchildren, Todd Henry, Craig Henry, Lori Henry, Tia Miller, Britt Cormier, Clay Cormier, Gracia Landry and Kris Landry; 10 great grandchildren, Aimee Henry, Shanel Henry, Nathan Henry, Stephen Henry, Madeline Henry, Austin Henry, Bolin Miller, Anah Miller, Aubree Miller and Brody Miller,
Mr. Landry was preceded in death by his parents, August and Edmazie Simon Landry; three brothers, Albert Landry, Wilbert Landry and Joe Landry.
He was a veteran of the United States Marines having served his country during World War II. He was a retired farmer from the Mermentau area. A member of American Legion Post 15, past member of Knights of Columbus and a former city council member in Mermentau.
Pallbearers will be Glenn P. Landry, Kris Landry, Clay Cormier, Britt Cormier, Craig Henry and Todd Henry.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Beatrice H. LeBlanc
RAYNE - Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Duhon Funeral Home for Beatrice H. LeBlanc, 83, of Crowley, who died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005, at the Rayne Guest Home, where she was a resident for the past five years. Burial will be in Istre Cemetery in Mermentau Cove.
Visitation was set for 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of the service.
A rosary will be said by the Ladies Altar Society at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening.
She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Elaine and Charles Myers of Rayne and Lorraine and Robert Myers of Rayne; one son and his wife, Eddie and Betty LeBlanc of Sulphur; two brothers, Henry Lee Hanks of Jennings and Clifton “Doc” Hanks of Kaplan; four sisters, Amelia “Tee” Levy of Evangeline, Mabel Evans and Evelyn Bagwell of North Carolina, and Louise McLauren of Houston; nine grandchildren, Ronald and David Myers of Rayne, Lisa Soileaux and Jimmy “Bubba” Smith of Rayne, Janice Stutes of Crowley, Connie Gautreaux of Patterson, Kim LeBlanc of Baton Rouge, Russell and Eddie LeBlanc of Sulphur; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceding her in death are her parents, Ofed and Agnes Hanks of Morse; her husbands, Ernie “Due” LeBlanc and John Lane; two brothers, Wilfred “Gro” Hanks and Herbert “T.B.” Hanks; three sisters, Thelma Viefosse, Helen LeBeouf and Dorothy Hanks; and one grandson, Kenneth Paul Myers.
A long-time businesswoman of the Crowley area, “Mrs. Bea” will be sadly missed by numerous friends and business associates.

Virginia B. Ziegler
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Crowley for Virginia “Jeannie” Broussard Ziegler, 70, who died October 5, 2005 in Baton Rouge.
Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church will be officiating for the services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Visitation may be observed Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until the time of service at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley. Interment will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum in Crowley.
She is survived by three daughters, Trina Roteff and her husband James “Jimbo” of Crowley, Dayna Burleigh and her husband Albert “Abbey” of Frisco, Texas and Jamie Vincent and her husband Chad of Baton Rouge; two sons, Damian Ziegler of Lafayette and Manuel Ziegler and his wife Diana of Austin, Texas; one sister, Theresa “Lou Lou” Morgan of Crowley; 11 grandchildren, Lindsay Roteff Hawkins and her husband Kevin, Taylor Roteff, Peyton Roteff, Maggie Burleigh, Emma Burleigh, Lily Burleigh, Seth Ziegler, Cole Ziegler, Adam Vincent, Matthew Vincent and Anna Vincent; and one great grandchild, Cady Hawkins.
Mrs. Ziegler is preceded in death by her husband, Leo “Teenie” Ziegler; her parents, Theodore “Black” and Agnes Hebert Broussard; one sister, Ducy Faulk and one brother, Teddy Broussard.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley will be in charge of arrangements.

Edgar E. Powell
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Edgar Earle Powell, 51, who died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 in Conroe, Texas.
Rev. Robert Perry will officiate for the funeral service and the Graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors are his mother, Edna Phyllis Reinhardt of Crowley; one brother, Fred Powell and his wife Susan of Crowley; three sisters, Mary Duhon of Crowley, Kate Hebert and her husband Greg of Eunice and Bertha Konkle and her husband Andrew of Kaplan and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation may be observed Thursday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until time of services.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Gordon Powell; his step-father, Curtis Reinhardt; one niece Crystal Dorre and his stepmother, Katherine Powell.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with the arrangements.

RAYNE – Carolyn Terro Menard, 62, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2005 at her residence in Georgia. Funeral services will be held at2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Mausoleum under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

CHURCH POINT – Hubert J. Brown, 73, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005 at his residence in Church Point. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point.

CHURCH POINT – Ella LeJeune Bergeron, 84, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005 at her daughter’s residence in Church Point. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Church Point. Burial will be at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church. Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point is in charge of arrangements.

RAYNE – Cecil John Meche Jr., 49, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2005 at his residence in Rayne. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial was in the Indian Bayou Methodist Cemetery under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

CHURCH POINT – Emery Breaux, 64, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005 at Acadia-St. Landry Guest Home in Church Point. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Richard. Burial was in the church mausoleum under the direction of Guidry Funeral Home of Church Point.

Inez Frey
MOWATA – Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata for Inez Frey, 88, who died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005 at Southwind Nursing Home in Crowley.
Fr. George Heffner officiated the services. Burial was in the church mausoleum. Visiting hours were observed Monday from 10 a.m. until service time. A rosary was recited Monday at 11 a.m. at the church.
Survivors include three sons, Rodney Frey and wife Ann of Iowa, Belynn Frey and wife Linda of Roanoke and Ralph Frey and wife Charlotte; one daughter, Colleen Melancon and husband Leon of Iota; one brother, Leslie Daigle of Roanoke; one sister, Corine Judice of Lake Charles; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Winston Frey, I.
Mrs. Frey was a past member of the Catholic Daughters and the Ladies Alter Society. She also was a lifelong supporter of St. Francis School in Iota.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Iota.

Wanda F. Harris
ALEXANDRIA – Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church for Wanda Fremaux Harris, 93, who went to the Lord Oct. 1, 2005 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Rev. Dan O'Connor will officiate the services. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park in Pineville.
She was born to Eugene and Jessie Fremaux August 5, 1912 in Morse. Wanda attended Covington High School in Covington and received a B.A. in English with minors in Spanish and French from Louisiana College. A long time resident of Baton Rouge, she was active in the Baton Rouge Opera Guild, Baton Rouge Symphony, Frolicker's Dance Club, Big Timers Dance Club, The Woman's Club, Red Cross, Our Lady of the Lake Auxiliary, Novel Club, Garden Clubs and Bridge Clubs.
Survivors include one daughter, Charlotte Harris Zamjahn of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one son, Homer Henry Harris III and his spouse Eileen of Houston; her granddaughters, Kimberly Hatchett Edgar and spouse Erin of San Antonio, Jacqueline Hatchett Goad and spouse Rick of Celebration, Fla., Laura Louise Zamjahn of Satellite Beach, Fla., Victoria Zamjahn Brandt and spouse Corey of Metairie; her grandsons, Harold W. "Rusty" Hatchett Jr. and spouse Angela of Texarkana, Texas, Harris Wilton Hatchett and spouse Lisa of Pineville, Kevin Todd Zamjahn and spouse Carol of Folsom, John Bradford Zamjahn and spouse Jennifer of Harahan, Homer H. "Beau" Harris IV of Austin Texas; Benchmark "Ben" Henry Harris and spouse Deborah of Denton, Texas and James Rice “J.R.” Harris of Houston and 15 great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Homer Henry Harris Jr.; her daughter, Wanda Annette Hatchett; daughter-in-law, Sandra Kleinpeter Harris and great granddaughter, Sophie Ellen Harris.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Visitation will be observed Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to John Kramer and Son Funeral Home of Alexandria. Condolences may be sent online to kramerfunerals@aol.com

Gertrude C. Smith
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 5 at 11 a.m. at the First Church of God in Christ for Gertrude Comeaux Smith, 104, who died Monday, September 26, 2005 at the American Legion Hospital.
Elder Alton Gatlin, pastor of the First Church of God in Christ, will officiate the service. Interment will be in West Crowley Cemetery.
Gertrude C. Smith accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. She was a servant of God, always putting others ahead of herself, sharing and giving. She was a homemaker, gospel singer and missionary. She loved people, always willing to help everyone. When you talk about one who really loved the Lord, she was one.
She is survived by two daughters, Willie Mae Cottrell of Gary, Ind. and Rebecca Richmond and husband David of Gary; two sons, Aubrey Smith and wife Victoria of Beaumont, Texas and Leroy Smith and wife Patricia of Crowley; four sisters, Louethel Gordon, Odelia Johnson, Joyce Achon and Bertha Franklin; three brothers, Mitchell Comeaux, Homer Comeaux Jr. and Leroy Comeaux; 51 grandchildren; 145 great grandchildren and 59 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Smith; four daughters, Mary Edwards, Elizabeth Redeaux, Bessie Segura and Gertrude Jeannett Smith; four sons, Morris Smith, Samuel Smith, Herbert Smith and Leon Smith.
Visitation will be held Wednesday at the First Church of God in Christ beginning at 8 a.m. until time of services.
Syrie Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Ethel T. Mire
CROWLEY – A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Lyons Point for Ethel Thibodeaux Mire, 82, who died Oct. 2, 2005 at Maison de Lafayette in Lafayette.
Fr. Donald Pousson will be officiating for the services. Visitation will be observed Tuesday from 8 a.m. until service time. Interment will be in Saint John the Baptist Cemetery. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Monday.
Mrs. Mire was born in Acadia Parish on April 2, 1923; she was a member of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Ladies Altar Society and the Holy Name Society. She also worked many years as a cafeteria lady at Crowley High School.
She is survived by one daughter, Esther M. Arabie and her husband Winston “Sonny” Arabie of Ridge; one son, Russell Mire and his wife Shirleen of Lafayette; one sister, Lucille Cormier of Morse; two brothers, Ellis Thibodeaux and Vernice Thibodeaux, both of Crowley; nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and a special caregiver, Ethel Burke Hargrave.
Pallbearers will be Danny, Patrick, Roger, Phillip, Arnold and Gerald Arabie and Ryan, Kevin and Andy Mire.
Mrs. Mire is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Mire; her parents, Alphie and Mamie Pepper Thibodeaux; two brothers, Joseph Lancon and Roy Thibodeaux; and one sister, Yvonne Trahan.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley will be in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn B. Shingleton
CROWLEY – Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. at Geesey - Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Marilyn Bufkin Shingleton, 75, who died at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005 in Lafayette.
Rev. Chris Campo, pastor of Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church, will conduct the funeral services. The committal services will be held at the Woodlawn Cemetery.
She was a member of Parkerson Avenue Baptist Church, the Crowley Art Association and was instrumental in opening The Gallery in Crowley.
She is survived by two sons, Wil Shingleton and his wife Paulette of Baton Rouge and Tommy Shingleton and his wife Janet of Crowley; a brother, Rayburn A. Bufkin of Pleasant Hill; a sister, Mary Jane Bufkin of Shreveport and four grandchildren, Karlie, Kallie, Robert and Blake Shingleton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper William Shingleton Jr. and her parents, Rayburn P. Bufkin and Mary Armstrong Bufkin.
Visitation may be observed Monday from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until time of services.
Geesey - Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc. of Crowley has been entrusted with the arrangements.

CHURCH POINT – Wilbur J. Carriere, 65, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005 at his residence in Lawtell. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the St. Edwards Church Cemetery in Richard under the direction of Duhon Funeral Home of Church Point.

JENNINGS – Beatrice Tally, 67, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005 at Lady of Lourdes Hospital of Lafayette. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Oct. 1 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Raymond Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home of Jennings.

CROWLEY – Justine Hebert, 91, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 at Oak Nursing Home in Monroe. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3 at St. Theresa Catholic Church. Burial will be in the South Crowley Cemetery under the direction of Owens-Thomas Funeral Home.

Nedia L. Sonnier
RAYNE – Funeral services was held Saturday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Nedia LeBlanc Sonnier, 75, who died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005 at the Franklin Medical Center in Winnsboro.
Fr. Avelino Vale officiated for the services. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visiting hours were observed Friday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. until service time. A rosary was recited Friday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Survivors include her husband, Bernard L. Sonnier of Morse; her mother, Ledia D. LeBlanc of Iowa; two sons, Bernard E. Sonnier of Midland and John P. Sonnier of Pineville; two daughters, Helena R. Hanks of Lyons Point and Theresa L. Sonnier of Morse; one sister, Gloria L. Richard of Iowa; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene LeBlanc and two brothers, Donald and Forest LeBlanc.
Arrangements were entrusted to Duhon Funeral Home of Rayne.

Lackey Stewart
ZACHARY – Lackey Stewart was born Sept. 16, 1915 and died Sept. 30, 2005 at his home at the age of 90. He was a native of Crowley, where he retired from the city with 26 years of service.
For the last 12 years, he has resided in Ethel, next door to his niece, who took care of him during his battle with liver cancer. He was the last surviving member of his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Mansel Stewart, his mother, Natalie Gautreaux Stewart and 11 brothers and sisters. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Eunice Breaux Stewart. He never had any children of his own but was known to all as "Paw."
He is survived by his niece, Sandra Johnson, who thought of him as a father. He is also survived by her daughters, Dawn Belue, Tina Miller and Sarah Johnson and they called him "Paw Paw." Hunter Belue and Morgan Miller knew him as "Great Paw Paw."
Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home in Zachary, Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and continuing Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. followed by a service conducted by Rev. B. G. Buchanan.
There will be a graveside service at 3 p.m. and burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley conducted by Jeff Strassell.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Belue, Hunter Belue, Jerry Miller, Ardes Johnson, Bradley Bergeron, Raymond Longee, Ray Hall and Jeff Strassell.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. of Zachary.

Melvin “Roy” Trahan Sr.
CROWLEY – Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Melvin "Roy" Trahan Sr., 63, who died Sept. 29, 2005 at Allen Parish Hospital in Kinder.
Fr. Gary Schexnayder officiated the services. Visitation was observed Friday from 3 p.m. to the time of service on Saturday. Interment was in Abshire Cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Melvin Roy Trahan Jr. of Estherwood; two daughters, Fayetta Lynn Trahan of Florida and Anita Jean Trahan of Duson; one sister, Cynthia Deshotel of Kinder; two step-children, Madeline LaGrange and Susana Thibodeaux; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. Trahan is preceded in death by his parents, Molear and Anita Abshire Trahan; brother, Vernice John Trahan and two sisters, Sedia Broussard and Lydia Perry.
Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley was in charge of arrangements.

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