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Jessie Joseph Romero

Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:54pm

RAYNE

Funeral services were held for Jessie Joseph Romero, 90, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in the Duhon Funeral Home - Rayne Chapel with Chaplain Bryan Johnson officiating.
Visitation began in the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. until just prior to the chapel service.
Interment followed the chapel service and was in St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery in Duson.
Mr. Romero is survived by his daughter, Gail Lynch and husband John of Duson; grandchildren, Stacey Hollier and husband Shayne of Butte LaRose, Kate Robert and husband Raymond of Breaux Bridge, Noah Lynch and wife Jennie of Lafayette, Daniel Hyde and wife Selena of China; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brother, William Romero and wife Marie of Duson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Letha Benoit Romero ; second wife, Lona Broussard; and one daughter, Peggy Romero Armstrong Hyde and husband Nathan Hyde.
Pallbearers were John Lynch, Noah Lynch, Shayne Hollier, Dylon Hollier, Daniel Romero and Raymond Robert.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Romero’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home - Rayne, (337) 334-3600, 900 E. Texas Ave., Rayne, was in charge of all of the arrangements.

Angelle Guidry Summerlin

Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:53pm

CROWLEY

Memorial services will be held at a later date for Angelle Guidry Summerlin, 54, who passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in her home in Cecelia, after a long-fought battle with cancer.
She is survived by her mother, Joan H. Guidry of Crowley; one brother, C.J. Guidry III of Crowley; two sisters, Carol Guidry Longenbaugh and husband Lawrence of Sulphur, and Mechelle Marie Guidry of Cecelia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Angelle is preceded in death by her father, Clifton J. Guidry Jr.
The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers who provided excellent care throughout the last few weeks of Angelle’s life.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society: www.cancer.com.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Community MLK Day program planned Monday at Center

Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:52pm

Saja Hoffpauir, Lifestyles Editor

CROWLEY

The Crowley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the City of Crowley have once again planned an excellent program to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The annual event is set for Monday at 2 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Center located at 1725 W. Hutchinson Ave.
This year’s theme is “Together we can make the world a better place.”
Prior to the program, members of the community are asked to meet at St. Joseph Baptist Church, located several blocks up from the MLK Center at 1219 W. Hutchinson Ave., for a commemorative Community Unity Walk in Dr. King’s honor. The walk will begin at 1 p.m. and proceed from the church to the MLK Center.
Also beginning at 1 p.m. will be a Community Resource Fair at the MLK Center, with various organizations and vendors on hand to explain the services they offer. The resource fair will last until the beginning of the memorial program.
The keynote speaker for the program will be Dr. Warren Milson III, pastor of First Holy Ghost Church of God in Christ in Abbeville. Dr. Milson is a graduate of Word of Faith School of Theology in New Iberia and holds master’s and doctorate degrees in theology from Christian Life School of Theology in Columbus, Georgia. He is married to Lakisha Narcisse Milson and they are the parents of three daughters, Katilyn, Kourtney and Kirsten.
The program also includes musical selections by The Roy Family Singers and the First Holy Ghost Church of God in Christ, as well as a special presentation by members of the Delta Academy.
Another highlight will be a dance tribute to Dr. King performed by Bethani Pete, an instructor at the New Orleans Ballet Association.
There is no admission charge for the program, and the public is invited to come together as a one to celebrate the monumental civil rights actions and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

APSO Daily Bookings: Jan. 9 - 10

Fri, 01/17/2020 - 1:41pm

January 9 • Lance Edward Connor, North Avenue E. Crowley: Arrested by APSO for misdemeanor possession of marijuana (no bond);